D-Day

Today I have a quiz that I have yet to begin to study for...  It is at 5:00 this evening; it is 1:35 now...  I always wait to the last minute to do school work and then I stress miserably!  I am going to study here at work and then leave at around 3:30 to really study!  I am such a slacker!  Can't help it, been that way forever!

Okay, I'm not sure who let the dogs out, but whoever the culprit was, must have let the devil out with it!  It is hot as Hades here in Detroit!  My goodness!  I haven't felt heat like this since I left New Orleans!  At least my hair is trained now, though ;).  Even with the heat and a fresh new hair cut/do, I have worked out!  I did Fat Blaster and 3T last night.  I was sweating something awful!  It felt good though.  Tonight is CPR and Fat Blaster.  I won't get home til after 8, so I am going to pray for strength and energy to deal.

NSV - Non-Scale Victory

As you can see, I am down another 1.5#!  So very excited about that, but what I am even more excited about is the fact that I went out last night and a friend of mine didn't even recognize me at first glance!!!  That had to be the best feeling in the world!  People were telling me how great I looked, which was a first, and how I was doing it.  I feel things changing for the better and I believe Turbo Jam has been the missing piece.  I have followed WW in the past, to the letter, but I have never seen results like these.  I have not lost a lot of weight, but I have reshaped me body in some strange way!  Most of my clothes are too big and just hang on me.

I think I have finally found a balace between eating and exercising.  I eat and am not deprived and I workout hard and things have been beautiful.  I will post new pictures later.

I only had 4 workouts this week, but I can live with that.  It's been a hectic week.  Today is Fat Blaster and 3T.

The G.O.A.T.

Today was a busy one.  I had work, school, a surprise get-together and got my hair done!  I am beat.  I was supposed to fit in Punch, Kick, Jam and standing Abs, but it just won't happen tonight.  My friend's funeral is tomorrow, so I don't think I will be able to work out tomorrow either.  We found out that she died of a pulmonary embolism.  She was only 27.  Such a sad situation.

While listening to Pink's The One That Got Away on her I'm Not Dead cd, it made me think about soulmates and being a G.O.A.T. or Greatest of All Time.  Is it possible to be the soulmate of someone other than your significant other?  What if you were in a great relationship, but someone else thought that you were created to share a life with them?  How can one live a full life knowing that someone else's life is miserable because you are not with them?  This conundrum is compounded further when it is realized that the person you let go, was your G.O.A.T. 

I pray that WI goes well.  I would not have exercised for 2 day.  If I stay the same, I will be able to live with that.  I will eat light tomorrow, knowing that I will not be able to work off any heavy food.

I Hate My Alarm

Last night was a waste.  No working out, didn't get to bed early.  I ate dinner early enough, but I still felt bloated and full when i woke up this morning.  Not to mention I was soooo extremely tired!  I couldn't believe how sluggish I was.  I just wanted to lay there and stay forever, but work called and so did my bills... You can guess the end to this story.

Tonight I make up for last night.  I have class until 7:15 and then an hour's drive home; I pray that I have the strength and energy to complete my workout.  CPR and Booty Sculpt, here I come!!!

P.S.  I really want those Shox!!

Lazy Dayz

I know, I know, I slacked off yesterday.  It was a really busy day and I couldn't think of anything of substance to write.  Okay, I lie, I did write something, but when I tried to post it, there was an error and all was lost; I was too lazy to retype it... my bad.

This past weekend was a great one.  I lost 1#!  Yay for me!!!  I was hoping to lose more, but I will take what I can get!  I completed my first week of rotation and earned 24 APs (activity points).  So my goal for the rest of the rotation is to earn 24 pts. a week.  I hope I can live up to that... ;)

Tonight is CPR and Booty Sculpt Abs!  ;)

Trading Angels

Well, Anthony Marcus McMichael, Jr. (AJ) was born at 10:13 am on July 6th, weighing 7 lbs. and was 21 inches.  He is the most precious little boy I have ever seen.  Healthy, happy, and whole is all you can ask for.  Mom, Dad, and AJ are doing fine and they all hope to go home tomorrow.  I will keep you all posted on his growth... :)

While at the hospital yesterday, snuggling with my AJ, I received a call from my hubby that a friend of our's, ex-girlfriend passed away.  The circumstances surrounding her death are still unknown to those outside the immediate family.  Although she and our friend weren't together anymore, they were still good friends and talked often.  My question is -why is it that when one angel is sent down from heaven, another must return?  I am a firm believer in fate and that every action and circumstance serves a purpose, but why do death and birth occur so close together?  I am not questioning His reasoning, but I am curious to know - does God recycle?

Last night was Fat Blaster.  Still have to get used to that one.  I weigh in tomorrow, so hopefully my stats will change and we can see the bar move on the graph!!  Yay!

Her, He, and Baby Makes 3

I am so excited!!!  My cousin went into labor this morning!  I was so very proud of her because she handled the first 3 hours of it without medication!  When her contractions started hitting 12, she called in the big guns, and now she is sleeping peacefully to get ready for the main event.

All the baby talk makes me think about children.  I know I am not ready, but how does one really know?  This may be a selfish remark, but I am not in any hurry to have a baby when I have tried this hard to get my body into some kind of shape.  Round is a shape, but not one that I am fond of... ;)  Besides that, I just got married in October and my hubby and I are enjoying the life of newlyweds.  No big responsibilities, we can pick up and go when and where we choose, and we have time for each other.  Neither one of us is pushing for kids right away, but my dilemma is, what if I enjoy my life without them?  I love children, don't get me wrong!  Love them to death, but I am afraid of losing my self.  Being a mommy, a good mommy, is the most selfless thing any woman can do.  How does one make the transition from selfish to selfless?

Last Night's W.O. - Punch, Kick, Jam and Ab Jam :)

Picking Up Where I Left Off

So, I guess I should start off by explaining the title of my blog and why it's MY TRANSFORMATION. 

Mz.B.Haven is my mzfit alter ego and is the fabulously gorgeous and vibrant vixen that lives within me.  She is not afraid of anyone or anything and speaks her mind at all times.  As my weight increased over the years, she was pushed deeper and deeper inside and out of sight.  Being overweight depressed me and I became an introvert.  Not happy with the road my life was traveling - depression, high blood pressure, low self-esteem - I decided to do something about it. 

Joining WW 4 years ago was the best present I could have ever given myself.  Over the course of the four years, I have lost quite a bit of weight and gained a new sense of freedom!  I have also channeled a sense of clarity in mind, body, and spirit.  I am happier, healthier, and downright sexier!  In the end, isn't that what everyone really wants out of life?

To recommit my dedication I have made July my official "break out of the plateau" month.  I have finally made it down to a size 12, and now that isn't good enough anymore.  When I was a 20/22, 12 sounded amazing, and I am extremely proud of my efforts, but now that I see that the weight can be lost, I am shooting for a 10.

This month is my month of accountability.  I plan to journal, blog, and post to the web boards to keep myself on track.  I started Turbo Jam a month ago and I love it!  For the next 4 weeks, I am doing the Advanced Rip-U-Up Rotation.  I can and will do it!!

First Mini-Goal = 155 lbs = 10%  Reward: A new pair of Shox!