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08/21/2009 17:31

This is INSANE!!

Brian and I are still in our Transformation Challenge.  37 days remain to finish.
 
Brian and I are also scheduled to run a 1/2 marathon in Denver this October. We have 58 days until that event. 
 
oh yea...almost forgot...we just registered for the 10k at the Air Force Marathon this morning.  That race is scheduled for Sept. 19th.
 
Knowing all this, I need to face reality...
 
My weight has seriously plateaud (sp?) over the last several weeks.  I am still struggling with not losing in my legs and belly.  Not wanting to just kill my poor feet and knees running in these events, I needed something to help me kick things up a notch.  (or 10) 
 
My dear friend Angela shared a link with me. After some serious consideration, we decided to give this new workout a try.  (thank you Angela) 
 
The workout is called INSANITY by Shawn T. 
 
It arrived this week, and let me just say it truly lives up to it's name!! 
 
INSANITY  is unlike anything I've ever done.  Which is good.  Once in awhile, it's really good to mix things up a bit. To be honest, I don't think I've ever worked out like this before.  EVER! 
 
Brian and I are doing it together, and the other day he had to pull me off the floor a couple times. 
 
It's crazy, it's fun, and it's truly INSANE!!!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
If this doesn't help me get over this plateau and lose this hiney,  there is seriously no hope for me. 
 
 

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08/03/2009 22:18

we're moving to California

This summer is flying by, and life is going along fine.
 
Spent a couple days in Dallas last week for a seminar, and that was fun. 
 
 
 
 
My sister was there, and we had a great time. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Two big things going on with our family in the coming months. 
 
#1  My husband and I both signed up for the Denver half-marathon.  *gulp*   We will be joining many folks from Transformation in October, and that will be fun. 
 
The transformation team has a goal of raising $100,000.00 for the Make-a-wish foundation.  It's going to be fun to be a part of that.  Granted, since running is my least favorite exercise, I will be working on a serious mindshift in the coming months.     I have 71 days till the event.   Wish me well.   (please)
 
 
#2  My husband got his next orders from the Air Force, and we are moving to CALIFORNIA!!!  We will be moving to Vandenber AFB, in Lompoc CA. 
 
 
Not sure of the exact date for the move yet.  We should know that information by the end of the week.  Our 4 years at this station ends on New Years eve.  Hopefully we won't move before then, but you can never know.  
 
We're really happy about this assignment.  (I think.  Shelley, any tips? Have you ever been to Vandenberg AFB in Santa Barbara county?  Is it a good place?  I hope so)  From what we've heard, folks say it's a nice base.  I can think of quite a few other places that would be worse.  I'm soooo thankful we are not headed to an area of the country any colder than Ohio.  YAY!!!
 
Hope all is going well with each of you! 
 
 
 
alicia
 
 

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07/12/2009 06:04

Still alive

Hope everyone is having a great summer.  Can't believe it's the middle of July already. 
 
Things here are going well. 

My challenge is plugging along.  Am on week #8. 
 
If you would like, you can read all about it here.
 
 
 
 
A quick re-cap of the summer so far...
 
My husband went to Alaska for 16 days with work.  He had fun.  I'm glad he's home. 
 
My brother has gone to Afghanistan.  Love to get his e-mails.  Let's me know he's ok. 
 
My nephew came to stay with us for three weeks.  We had fun.
 
My husband and I have ran another 5k.  I'm starting to "get" what RBR, Shelley, Andrea, and Angela have been talking about doing these events.   Running still hurts me, but I find myself wanting to do it for other reasons. 
 
More folks that I love and care about have started a Transformation challenge, and that makes me happy.
 
I am still doing Mary Kay and like it.  Am going to Dallas in 2 weeks with my sister for Seminar. 
 
Still working "pool" in the ER.  (meaning I have no set schedule and fill in where they need me.)  They call, and I can say "yes," or "no" depending on my schedule at home and with Mary Kay.  It's really flexible, and perfect for what we need.
 
I have found out I have skin cancer on my face and back.  Will have surgery for that in the coming weeks.
 
Am working through getting along with my son better.  The start of the summer was pretty rocky.  Things are getting better though.
 
My husband, son, and I are waiting for our orders to know where we are going to be living for the next four years.  We should know by the end of the month.  We will move at the end of the year.
 
The three of us are planning on going to Denver for the big Transformation "convention" I guess you would call it?  We are planning on running (well, I won't be running) but we are planning on doing the 1/2 marathon for the Make-a-wish foundation.  That is in October. 
 
Am looking forward to meeting Bill Phillips, the other transformation folks that will be there, and Dick and Rick Hoyt.  They will be featured guests at the event. Am praying my face surgery doesn't mess that up too bad. 
 
 
 
That's pretty much it, in no particular order. 
 
Am plugging along, and "get to" do so much.  Feel very blessed at the moment. 
 
Hope you are all doing well, and having a great summer.
 
 Alicia
 
 
 
Wanna be super inspired?  Check this out.
 
There is another video that plays right after the first one that's just as incredible.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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06/12/2009 21:28

Assignment #2

My challenge is moving along.  Can't believe it's already almost the end of week three!!  Time really does fly.

Have been doing assignment #2, just haven't posted assignment #2 until now. 

Assignment #2 is is about exercise.   He asks us to just move at first, then get yourself into a plan.  Some use Body-for-Life.  (Actually, most use BFL)  Some add to it, some take away from it, some do other things all together. 

The point is to stay consitant, keep moving forward, and track progress. 

here is my assignment #2 post...

 

 

exercise 

 

My basic plan for this challenge is to do 3 days of strength training,

and 3 days of HIIT cardio a week. 

My "extra" challenge plan is to add a minimum of 2 extra cardio sessions a week. (I have some serious body fat to remove on those thighs) 

 

Strength training: 

I am using the selectech weights my brother let me borrow. weights

(thank you Scotty) 

I am using a DVD series called CHALEAN Extreme for the first 90 days, and I will finish my challenge in the gym doing BFL. 

Have to say at this point, I am blown away by how hard the ChaLEAN workouts are.  I enjoy them very much.

CARDIO:

There are cardio sessions with this workout plan. They are tough too.  I have been doing them, and adding HIIT cardio in as well.  Oh yea...and spinning class too. 

My HIIT cardio sessions are mixed.  Stairmill, treadmill, elliptical, spinning, & outside biking. 

Outside biking is my absolute favorite, and will be the cardio of choice on days the weather permits.

I will use a volume of CARDIO COACH for each cardio session. 

cc

 

My favorites are volumes 5, 6, 7, & 8.  I bounce between the 4 of those volumes depending on my mood. 

Would have to say that 5 and 8 are my favorite now.  8 kicks my hiney!!! 

 

My basic plan is strength training Mon, Weds., and Friday

cardio: Tues., Thurs., Sat. 

I will keep track of my exercise on my VICTORY CALENDAR

I will strive to workout before 0700 - 0730 each day!!! 

 

That's the plan.  Am loving it so far. 


 

 

 

For more information on assignment #2 click HERE

To start you own challenge go to www.transformation.com

 




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My thoughts on exercise...

 

I have always loved to exercise, and I am grateful for that. 

  • Started exercising in grade school by playing volleyball and basketball.  Volleyball was fun.  Basketball was fun, but a serious TRAINWRECK.    I would foul everybody being a ball hog. 
  • Was a cheerleader in Hs, and ran track for the conditioning and training.  (I am sure not a stellar runner, nor did I set any records.  Was there to honestly be with friends, and challenge myself with the conditioning) 
  • At the age of 15 started walking 4-6 miles a night "just for fun" on the hills back home, and did that for years. 
  • In high school I liked doing Denise Austin videos in my living room, and calanetics with my sisters.
  • Liked doing step aerobics when it was the craze. 
  • Liked Kick boxing when it was in. 
  • Liked the exercise part of boot camp when I went to the Aif Force. 
  • Like to lift, like to bike, like spinning, like dance aerobics, like yoga, like Zumba, etc....
  • I love working out at home, outside, at the gym, wherever.  

I really do like to exercise. I am usually the first that says "hey, lets try this new thing...it looks fun"  Say that not to pin-a-rose on my nose, but say it and recognize it for the blessing it is. Can't imagine my life if I didn't like to exercise. 

Oooh....wait...the only thing I really don't enjoy for exercise is running. 

*OUCH*  it hurts my crippled left foot.    

For most of my life exercise kept me very small.  Only until recently did I exercise and find myself either gaining, or staying in the same place for serious extended periods of time.  (that's another blog for a different day) 

  Am thankful for exericse though, and I am thankful I love it. I agree with Bill that it's my responsibility to move my body, and take care of my body. Exercise helps my joints, heart, lungs, mind, etc....

When younger, I wanted to exercise to fit into little "daisy duke" shorts.  I wore them for awhile. When I grew out of them, there was one point where I put the daisy dukes on the top shelf of the fridge to keep me grounded in the kitchen.  (talk about a conversation starter when friends were over and reached to get a drink of water our of the fridge)  

They thought I was C-R-A-Z-Y!!!!  Crazy

As I've gotten older, the love for exercise is still there, but the motives are very, very different.  (although I do hope to wear some "daisy dukes" around the house after a challenge or two)  Smile

Love to exercise!


 

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06/05/2009 01:19

Assignment #1 of new challenge

On May 25th, I started a new TRANSFORMATION challenge. 
 
 
It makes me very happy that I am doing this transformation at the same time as 5 other people who are very dear to me. It is much fun to be sharing this journey with folks you know. 
 
This challenge is going well so far.  I am 11 days in, and finding myself becoming very productive. 
 
Have done assignment #1 and #1b
 
Assignment #1 is posting a BEFORE picture. 
 
This before takes it a step further as you are asked to write your feelings around that picture when you look at it.
 
Taking a before picture is critical. 
 
The first time I did this back in January, I had a very different outlook than when I did this at the end of May.  
 
This first picture was back in January.
 
I was ticked that I had worked so hard, and still looked like this. 
 
I was hanging onto past disappointments, anger, resentment, etc...  You all might not have known that.  That's because I had become a master at "fake it till ya make it!"
 
 
Now...well...things are different. 
 
I'm ever so grateful to be moving forward, letting go, and loving life. 
 
Thank heavens this isn't my reality anymore.  This girl was kinda lost.
 
 
 
Even though my outward physical results weren't jaw dropping, the inward stuff is imeasurable.  I see myself differenty, and therefore found it very difficult to find negative things to think about this time around. 
 
Don't get me wrong...there is PLENTY of work to be done.  It's just through the course of my last transformation, I dealt with some things through the assignments, and my spirit is lighter.  Much lighter. 
 
Anyway...here is assignment #1 
 
"Know Thyself, where thy stand, and where thy is going."   
 
 
 
Here is assingment #1b, which is thinking about where you are going.   
 
The actual assignment is to take a piece of paper, draw a box, and write all the things you will feel when you finish your 18 week challenge. 
 
Everybody does it differently.  Mine looks like this.
 
 
I visualize my all-time-favorite Body-for-Life champion on a daily basis
 

 

Here is the "official" link to assignment #1. 

 
Am loving Transformation, and loving having some friends on board.  It makes the journey just plain fun!!! 
 
Will keep you posted.
 
 

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05/20/2009 20:56

A challenge...

...for us all. 
 
I've been doing it for several weeks.
 
Don't worry, it will be simple. 
 
POWERFUL, but simple. 
 
 
Do you sometimes find yourself in a mind slump?  Do you sometimes catch yourself thinking...
 
"oh my, here we go again... do I HAVE to do another workout"  or
 
"do I really HAVE to eat that again? or
 
"uuuuughh, I just want to stay in bed today, do I really HAVE to get up and go to work?
 
We are all human and we often think like that.  Before you know it though, that mindset can get the best of us.  
 
So, what do you do?  How to you change your mind around when you get to thinking like this?
 
I have to share a few words that I have been using lately that DRAMATICALLY  help change my mindset. Like in a blink of an eye they help change my mindset.
 
They are the words I GET TO!!   
 
First...when you think about it, we are blessed in so many areas of our lives.  We have soooo much going RIGHT for us on any given day. 
 
If our feet hit the ground, it's a blessing.  If we are able to open our eyes to see, it's a blessing. If we have a bed to get out of in the morning, it's a blesssing.  If we can move our arm to brush our teeth, it's a blessing.  If we have teeth to brush and teeth to eat with, it's a blessing.  If we have a job to go to, it's a blessing. 
 
If we....
 
You get the idea right?  There is soooo much to be thankful for.  When you think about it, no matter where you are at, or what has happened in the past there is sooo much in every single day to be thankful for.   
 
REALLY give that some thought. 
 
THEN, take that thankful heart, and change the words I HAVE TO to I GET TO.
 
Instead of I HAVE TO work out, say I GET TO work out
 
Instead of I HAVE TO go for a run, say I GET TO go for a run.
 
Instead of I HAVE TO eat this food, say I GET TO eat this food,
 
Instead of I HAVE TO get out of bed, say I GET TO get out of bed.
 
Instead of I HAVE TO go to work, say I GET TO go to work today.
 
Instead of I HAVE TO reach out to others, say I GET TO reach out to others.   
 
I don't HAVE to do anything, but I GET TO do so much!!!
 
 
I'll tell ya, it's AMAZING the mind shift that happens when you start to talk to yourself like this. 
 
So I ask ya...do you need a mind shift? 
 
Are you willing to give it a try? 
 
Are you willing to change that one word? 
 
My challenge is for you is this....REALLY try it
 
REALLY try it and see what happens.
 
You will be so glad you did.   
 
Have a great day.  Alicia
 
 
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This is something I learned from my dear friend Denise.  She even gave me a bracelet that I wear faithfully that's says  I GET TO as a reminder. 
 
She wrote this to describe it..
 
"the point of I GET TO is to see the blessing in everything. 
when you find yourself thinking I HAVE TO, replace it with I GET TO
The strength with positive thinking and the substitution of one word is amazing! 
 
I've shared her story before.  She said that when her daughter was going to chemotherapy (as a young teen) she would say...I GET TO go to the hospital.  I GET TO have treatment, there are so many kids that don't have that blessing. 
 
WOW!  To have that kind of heart...   I seek that. 
 
 
To learn more log on to www.igetto.net
 
 
 
 

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05/13/2009 14:01

Please contact me

I absolutely, positivily (sp?) LOVE receiving private notes in my EP inbox.  You all say some of the kindest things to me, and it truly warms my heart. 
 
HOWEVER, I have a problem replying to them. 
 
When I hit reply and start typing,  I can get a few sentences in, and this little circle shows up. It completely locks my computer up.  I can't continue typing.  I can't move forward in any way.  If there are other windows open I can't get to them, and I have to completely restart my computer. 
 
This ONLY happens on EP, and it only happens when I reply to a private message or try to reply to a comment.  The speed of my typing affects it too.  If I type normal, it locks up in a couple seconds. If I type one letter at a time, wait 2-3 seconds and type another letter, then it might take a couple minutes to lock up on me.  It doesn't happen 100% of the time either, more like 90- 95% of the time.
 
It's something that can't be explained.  I have asked, and it's been said that my computer might not have enough memory???  I don't know much about all that, but I do know that our computer is not only new, but it ONLY happens on EP. 
 
Which, that is not the point of this note.  I truly have accepted it, learned to work around it, and am moving on. 
 
The point of this note is to let the kind person know who contacted me this morning that I can NOT respond to your message.  I have started typing you a reply 5 times, and each time I get 5-6 sentences in it locks up on me.  Since you are new and don't have a page set up, I can't go there to contact you.  (which, I am glad you are here....  Welcome!)   
 
I would love to talk with you, but I can't through this avenue.  Until you get a profile page started, will you please contact my e-mail? 
 
 
That would be great!  Thanks so much!  Looking forward to hearing from you.
 
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edited in:  It did allow me to send you that quick message, but it was threatening to lock up again so I hit submit as fast as I could.  Sorry if it seemed incomplete! 
 
 

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05/12/2009 17:43

It's here!!!!

 
 
My Chalean Extreme has just been dropped off.
 
I'm excited because we were thinking there might be a problem.  We ordered this off Ebay, and we got a message from PayPal that their was questionable activity from the seller.  We thought that was going to take time to resolve. 
 
Let's just say I was pleasantly suprised to hear a *rap tap* on the door and it was the mailman with my package!!! 
 
 
 
 
 
From what I have seen, it's looks super cool! 
 
I am excited to learn some new strength moves, and to test my strength. 
 
I haven't read much, so the answer to this next question might by in the infomation.  Until then...for those of you who do it, or who have done it... will it be bad for me if I still go to spinning classes, and workout with Cardio Coach as well?  Would that be overkill?  Do you feel the cardio is enough on the Dvds? 
 
Anyway...gotta go....have much to learn, and I am excited!!!!
 
Alicia
 
 
 

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05/11/2009 04:03

Who's that?

Well, it's May 10th
 
ZERO days remain in my challenge
 
 
 
 
 
There is still work to be done, but I'm getting there. 
 
Funny thing about the blue suit.  Last night at 11:00 Brian and I were discussing this photo that was going to be taken at 0730.  At that point I was going to wear just an old suit I had in the drawer.  That seemed like a good idea until about 11:30.  At that time I thought that maybe I shoud have gone and bought a suit.  So...Brian went to Meijer (a local discount store) was gone about 20 minutes, and came back with this suit.  Simple as that.  It fit, and it works.  Would love it if all my shopping was that easy.  Big thanks to dh.   
 
This next picture was a little shocking.  This is the one that made me think...who IS that girl on the left? 
 
 
 
 
I knew my face (and body) was getting pudgy through the winter, but until I put these pictures side by side, I really didn't realize how pudgy.  Glad that has gone away. 
 
I have shared how TRANSFORMATION is different.  this time around my physical transformation was slight, but my inner transformation was HUGE. 
 
It wasn't always easy, and I cried quite a bit.  It was necessary though, and I am so thankful for the process.  Through the work of the assignments I have laid rest to my past, forgiven my dad, touched base with old friends, made new friends, worked my business with confidence, have made completely tasks a habit, taken a friend by the hand and started her on this process.  She started last week, and is rocking it out!!  We workout together pretty much every day. 
 
I've also truly accepted myself flaws and all.  A year ago there is no WAY I would have shown ya'll my hips and belly.  Know what though?  I am who I am, and I am where I'm at.  Do you know how many women on this planet have stretch marks?  Seriously getting over it. 
 
A big ole huge accomplishment is completing something I started.  That gives me a tremendous feeling of strength.  I didn't quit.  I didn't back down.  I am stronger for it and I am grateful. 
 
What will I do now???  Start again and keep going. 
 
I will take a week to finish posting my assignments, and complete my packet.  I will then start again on May 18th with a finish date of September 20. 
 
I am going to continue to do HIIT cardio training, attending spinning classes, and learn to run.  (as much as my bum left foot will let me)  My strength training will come from Chalean Extreme as soon as it gets here.  My eating will continue to follow the BFL plan and EFL cookbook. 
 
I am enjoying this process in a tremendous way. 
 
Hope you are enjoying what you do too.   
 
Lots of love, Alicia
 

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04/27/2009 19:15

RED ????

Had a great weekend. 
 
Got up on Sat. before a workshop and went running at 0355!!!!!!  Knew if it didn't get done then, it wasn't going to get done.  Was pretty cool to be out that early.  Very peaceful.  (well, except for Cardio Coach going in my head) 
 
The workshop was with a international professional make-up artist, and author.  (Robert Jones) Was able to earn lunch with him, and he told me what to do with my hair!!!!! 
 
*doing a happy dance here*   
 
First he said to let my eyebrows grow thicker.  He said that thin eyebrows make women look older, and thick ones make women look younger. 
 
I then asked what short haircut he would suggest and he said NONE!!  He said if I needed to do anything, I needed to let it grow longer.  (which is right in line with what I want to do.  My 20 year class reuninion is next year and I want it longer for that)  He then said to get rid of the blonde highlights and go RED!!!!!!!!!!!!!   How FUN!  And almost funny.... 
 
My real hair color (which I haven't seen in quite some time) is darker with TONS of natural red in it.  So many of my family members have beautiful red hair.  My aunt has firery red hair, and the girls on my moms side of the family down in Arkansas are all beautiful red heads.  It's in my blood. Funny that I've worked hard to get rid of is what God gave me in the first place, and what's suggested now.  Can't wait to get it done in the next couple weeks. 
 
Was a fun day.  He is HILARIOUS!!!!   
 
He has a great book out right now that I can't put down. 
 
 
Good stuff! 
 
 
 
 
Today was the first day in about 3 weeks I was able to go to the 0545 spinning class.  Was happy to be back. 
 
I've made a friend at spinning and she was there ready to go.  My friend is Glenda and she is probably say...60ish.  She looks amazing!  What I love about Glenda is she knows EVERYONE!!  Everyone talks to Glenda, and she always introduces me to somone who is new to either the class or the club.  She is such a social butterfly and I love it.  i was happy to spin this morning, and I was even more happy to spin beside Glenda. 
 
Then...I spent my morning at the doctor. FINALLY called to have this left foot checked out.  The new shoes helped temporarily, but lately the pain has been worse than ever.  If I am going to press on with walking / running in events, this can't continue on. 
 
Was nice because this Dr. covered all the bases.  Got an x-ray, pain meds, and a pair of inserts are being custom designed for my feet.  *sweet*  I will be able to pick them up on Monday. 
 
She even listened to some other concerns I have, and referred me off base to a specialist and ordered a full panel of blood work.  *nice* 
 
We are military so you don't always see the same doctor each time.  Sometimes I feel drs don't listen the best, but found her very friendly and helpful. 
 
Can't wait for my insoles.  Those should be pretty cool. 
 
13 days left in my challenge, and I am already excited to start the next one.  That is, of course, after I finish this one STRONG!!! 
 
Take care everyone.  Alicia

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