NBA Playoffs

Go Jazz!!!!

My Husband (Who is a Nuggets fan) bought me a Boozer jersey, and it just arrived in the mail today. I am so excited to wear it tomorrow when we spank the Denver Nuggets in game three! I know, I know, I live in Denver and I am not rooting for our team, but I grew up a Jazz fan, and I can never deny that.

Since I can remember, my Grandma has been the biggest Utah Jazz fan. Her bedroom is covered in posters of "The Mailman" Karl Malone. She has figurines of John Stockton and Jeff Hornacek in display cases. A Jazz Blanket decorates her bed. Her love for the game is pure passion. I guess this passion rubbed off on her kids and grandkids as well, because we all anxiously watch as the new Jazz players dribble the ball down the court and "deliver" the ball to the basket.

With the Jazz playing the Nuggets in the first round of the 2010 playoffs, it would be easy to jump on board and root for the Nuggets, but it would just feel wrong. So tomorrow I will wear my Jazz jersey with pride, and throw evil glares at my husband from across the room. May the best team (JAZZ) win!!!!

Product Review: Jillian Michaels 14 Day Cleanse & Burn

I received this product from the Easter Bunny this year. I wasn't trying to achieve weight loss when I used this product, I was simply trying to manage my bloating.

After the first two or three days, I felt significantly lighter. My clothes fit a little loser around my midsection which is always a plus. I didn't experience any of the effects that normal detox programs cause. I wasn't running to the bathroom, or starving myself. I just had to take two capsules with 8 oz of water twice per day. Simple.

The section half of the system is taking a pro biotic and fat burner. Most fat burners give you the jitters, but this didn't do a thing to me. SIDE NOTE: I drink a lot of caffeine, so for someone who never ingests it, you might feel something.

After the two weeks, I had dropped 4 lbs. Whether or not this is water weight, I don't know. I would recommend this to someone who is looking to manage the bloat and possibly improve their digestive system. I assume those who stay away from sugar, caffeine, processed foods, a lot of meat products and dairy would have significant changes. But I decided to just eat and exercise normally while taking the supplement.

Grade: A

Eighty One Days

I have eighty one days until my birthday, the big bikini debut. I have always been a champion under pressure, well the pressure is on! My goal is twenty pounds. I will not be a skinny mini at that point, but at least I will not cause children to run away screaming when they see me at Waterworld. Let the joyous diet begin!

I Love Loving Myself!

I have managed to maintain my weight the last couple weeks without worrying about what I am eating and how many times I make it to the gym. It is so refreshing. I would much rather be content and maintain, than be stressed and try to lose while maintaining!

You know, there is a lot of pressure out there to be thin, and not as much pressure to just be healthy, no matter the size. Not everyone is going to be healthy at a size 2 or 4. My size 12 can still run a couple miles on the treadmill, and kick but with 12 lb weights. The absence of any weight related health problems leads me to believe that my stress came from a place of vanity, which stems from the ego.

So this is my new journey. To be happy, and content, and healthy.

Live in the Moment

The stress became too much, so I decided to chill out for a bit. I am still going to the gym 2-3 times per week and I am still eating relatively well. I just decided to stop worrying about it all the time. I was so stressed out that I could barely enjoy life. Now I live one day at a time. Every morning I wake up and it is a new day, new adventure. I didn't lose weight last week, but I was thankful I maintained. I'm enjoying my state of Zen.

Why So Hard?

I am so frustrated right now. I am almost to the point of giving up, which is ridiculous to say at this point. Why is it so hard for me to lose weight? I see people chowing down on the fattiest foods with not one healthy food in sight, and here I am with my Grilled Chicken and Vegetables and I cant seem to get the scale to budge. I even ran 4 miles today. You'd think I could see a difference. Arg!

I am just so sick of busting my ass at the gym and choosing the healthy option and still being considered overweight, borderline obese. What gives!!!!!!

Tomorrow is a new day, hopefully bringing a better attitude.

Self Control

I have been kidding myself.

I've been telling myself that I have self control over my eating,

and I am starting to think I am a liar.

Like most married women, I received chocolate for Valentines Day this year.

I have this mentality that if I eat it all in the first few days,

that I won't have to eat it everyday until it is gone.

Crazy.

I was down 3 pounds last week, and I am hoping when I jump on the scale on Friday, that I have at least maintained that weight loss. This would keep me on track for 1.5 pounds per week.

Yoga yesterday and Running today hopefully took care of those extra empty calories. Arg!