Hmmm....what's on the menus today?

Good morning My Friends!!!
Isn't it funny how in our society today we like to inform everybody of everything. But r we really listening to each other? I started this blog about a year ago just to chronicle my journey to the stage but have come to find out it is so much more than that. I want this blog to be about my up's and down's and good times and bad!! I want people to see how real I am as a person and because of that realness u as the the reader can look at this and say I too can achieve my dreams/goals just like her!!! I want this blog to show all the in's and out's of a healthful, happy, and focused lifestyle. It is so achievable all u have to do is DO!!!

I think it is so interesting how we can put so much energy into making excuses about how we cannot stay on track or how tired we are or how we are in a hurry that we made bad decisions. All of these problems can be solved if we only have a plan!! That is the beginning of end...a plan!!! So, How do we come up with a plan when all we have are excuses and regret u say? Well, The first thing is we have to make up our mind that we are so fed up with being fed up! I have been their myself and know the lows of being their time and time again. It is not a fun place to be, it is actually tiring being in that place over and over again. But, dont fret!!!.... cause the answer is right in front of you. All it is a little bit of time and consistency at the right time to make your plan work!!

SO, Lets begin!!

Let's take one day out of the weekend preferably Saturday or Sunday. On this day your objective is plan, prep, and execute!! Plan~ Select a menus that u would want to eat for the week. Look in Magazines for meal ideas--Clean eating Magazine is a GREAT resource!! I use it myself. Once u have your ideas go to store and buy essentials that you will need to make well rounded meals. It is actually fun putting food together that u will eat...did u hear that one--food that u will like and eat!!! Don't make it a drudgery to eat healthful. Try mixing it up a bit with what you eat. Try things that you would never put together. You will be surprised at how good certain foods are when put together and how much energy it gives you!! I like to say my body sings when I eat healthful!! LOL Prep~Prep time is crucial!! This is the time when we get all our ingredients and put our mindset on what we are going to do for the next few hours!! Like I said make it fun!! For me right now I put on Harry Connick JR Christmas!! So much fun to listen to and makes cooking a blast!! Whatever music you like it makes everything fun!! Now, once prep is over it is time to execute your plan!!! Make your food in bulk like the proteins so you can build off of that for the week. If you have your Protein set everything else is easy!! Example of meal: I Like egg whites in the morning so I make egg whites with veggies if have if not then just egg whites with whole grain toast and some black grapes!! Simple easy and yummy to me that is!! Make a breakfast that fits your lifestyle. If egg whites just dont do it for you then try adding a yolk. Or if eggs don't do it for you period then opt for something else in its place like protein pancakes with egg whites in it so you don't have to taste the egg or french toast--these things can be made ahead of time!! All I am saying is it is so doable and this lifestyle is so at your finger tips!! All u have to do is DO!! I love to see others achieve what I have achieved when it comes to food!! I love to cook but I also love the way my body feels when I cook and plan my meals the right way for my body to SING!!! Tomorrow I am going to have some meal Ideas for you to see what I am talking about when it comes to PREP and EXECUTION. I know it can be scary at first but once u get past that part it is as my girls would say...easy breezy lemon squeezy!! So silly!! I love it!! Well until tomorrow!! Be Blessed my friends!!!

Nothing's gonna bring me down!!!

I heard this today from one of my besties!! She is truly an amazing person and such an inspiration to all. And as I read her text all I could think about was that is it!! This is what new beginnings are all about. Shake off the unmet goals of 2010 and blaze forward into 2011 with determination and focus!!! I feel like I can accomplish anything!! Today, let us set our goals and make them a reality!! A goal is a dream with a deadline!! We can do this together one day, one meal, one workout, one obstacle, one event, one hour at a time. We can do all things through Christ who gives us strength!!Phil 4:13 Even if God is not your center whatever it is take that energy and use it for good with in your self and others!!! We can make 2011 a positive start to the rest of our lives. Who is in this with me!! Be blessed my friends!!!!

Doing something different

So, I went to Big Sur with the fam today. It was unbelievably beautiful and what I needed!! We were at Julia pfieffer park. The trails and waterfall was magical. The longer trail was like out of Lord of the Rings! Truly breath taking. It so put everything in perspective from yesterday. Thank u Lord for such an amazing time in your house(nature). Still need to train though. Back to the grind!! Focus grasshopper. Must do legs!!!!! woohoo!! Love doing legs!! Later gator!!

Day in and Day out

Well, It has been a while since I have posted anything. Too Long. I am getting ready to end my building phase and enter my show prep phase. I am so ready to start this process. My eye is on the figure America stage prize!!! I want this so bad I can taste it!!! It has really been a long hard growing year. All I can say is day in and day out. It is a daily process and sometimes I just want to throw in the towel. It gets so hard when things get in the way of progress. It is so frustrating!! But I must dust myself off and give my problems and emotions to God. When I do that I know I don't have to worry about anything cause through the pain and obstacles of show prep when i give it over to God all I have to do is concentrate on what is in front of me. The hard part is not feeling sorry for myself and letting the storms of life get to me. As I am writing this I am getting so upset at the fact that I would let situations dictate my goal/dream. I will not let this happen!!! I am glad I got that off my chest. I feel better already. Have a great night.:O)

A day of listening to my body

Hi there!!! Had a great weekend of training and fun with my family!! We had such a great time yesterday at the US Open!! So cool seeing all the great golfers in person. Pebble Beach is so breathtaking!! Anyways, We had such a intense leg workout(ouch!!) That I am going to do just cardio today!! I must listen to my body. And whether I like it or not I must tone down today and just do cardio!! I hate it when my body says slow down. but I know that I will make bigger gains if I listen. If I could help people understand the importance of listening to there bodies it would make my job easy and my heart happier!! The most frustrating thing to anyone is to have momentum on your side only to be side swiped by injury. All because they did not listen to there bodies. The funny and frustrating thing is if they would have listened to body it would only have been a day or two. But because they felt they needed to suck it up and push thru they injured themselves which means a week or two off instead of 1 or 2 days off. That is so frustrating as a trainer and competitor to see this happen not only to ourselves but to others. Well, I am off to do cardio then to the Monterey bay aquarium!! Then to pool!! I love living here.

I am a CHAMPION!!!

http://www.speedyshare.com/files/22835055/I_am_a_champion_-_the_greatest_speech_ever_ENG_SUB_.mp3

Someone posted this on FB today. It spoke to me like no other!!! I will use this through my journey to the stage!! I dedicate this to all of my friends, family, and team members!!! WE ARE CHAMPIONS!!!!!

Long Day:O)

Well, today is going to be a long day. I am watching the World Cup right now and am getting inspired to hit the gym and gymnastics training hard today!!! All three of us myself, elaynna, and ella have gymnastics today!! Ella has it for 3 hrs, elaynna has it for 1 1/2 hrs and I have it for 2. Whew! Like I said long day. I have heavy upper body today too. I am going to be a hurting tonight!!!LOL Bring it on thought!! It is the making of a champion!! Yeah baby!!! Lets do this!!! later