Battle of the Bulge...

The Battle of the Bulge is still the "HOT" 
Topic around here...

'Cause it's WORK'N!!!

If you have been reading the blog since I started this healthy way of living...you have seen some of the food recipes I have been eating! 
Peach Ice Cream, Brisket Tacos., Etc! I swear I haven't had many thoughts of CHEATING and ruining my diet! Sure I have the occasional craving...but I haven't cheated! I actually could if I wanted too!
If you remember... the FREE Biofit App I posted about (here: April 23rd), gives you options and a food calculator to guide you daily on your food choices. And the freedom to CHEAT, (a red meal) once a week!
It's so easy, it's not long before you learn what you can and shouldn't eat.
"EASY...PEASY!"

 Peach & Strawberry Semi-Homemade Ice Cream

Brisket Taco's
So as I said in my opening sentence...
 It's a "HOT" subject around here lately! 
Not only the weight loss, but the WEATHER! YES...WE are having a HEAT WAVE out here on the West Coast! 

Do YOU see the Temp on my CAR?
No, the car wasn't sitting in the Sun! I was driving in a very shady little town....when I pulled over to get a photo of my DASH!
"YIKES"
This was on Friday, after taking Hubby's Mama to her Doctor's appointment!...Earlier in the week (MONDAY), when the heat was cranking up...there was a BIG fire in town!
It was a HOT afternoon, we went to pickup Hubby's pick-up truck, that had been serviced. We had commented about the black smoke coming from somewhere in town! (We live several miles out of town and it was quite noticeable!) I dropped off my husband and left to run some errands, he was going to do the same, them meet me for dinner in town!
Yes, YOU can eat out on this diet! No problem!!!
I had just gotten to my FIRST stop when Hubby called!
MMmm...They just closed the bridge behind ME, because of the fire! 
I could NOW see the FLAMES from across town!
"WOW"

The Sale Lane Fire @ Photographer unknown, June 2013
Needless to say, our dinner plans were changed. Hubby had to take a very long route home.
 The closed Bridge is a major artery through town with no other access for miles! 

@google images
ANYWAY...I have finally started my Water 
Aerobics! 
 Because of the Heat...
the pool is VERY warm. Kind of like bath water!
 Before this heat wave, the weather hadn't really been warm enough to swim!!!
Especially since our pool is NOT heated!
ANY HOO...
I'm Off to do my water work out!
Have YOU joined me in the Weight Loss Club
Yet?

@google images Don't FORGET to eat YOUR veggies...
AND your FRUIT too!
Working on the Battle of the Bulge with Style...

@google images\

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I'm Living off the Fat of the Land...

Yup.... I'm Living off the Fat of the Land! Yup! Prime Real Estate shrinking before my eyes! 
Haha...I'm talking about my body & weight loss!!!

SO FAR...So Good!

This is my newest workout routine....Last week Hubby and I were having breakfast while watching the morning news! 

YET AGAIN, another exercise plan was all the rage....

AND IT ONLY TAKES 7 MINUTES OF YOUR TIME!!!
???

Well...It is one heck of a workout! There's NO equipment except Yourself!

Each exercise is 30 seconds long...there is no resting...it's constant!

It's called "The Scientific -7 Minute Workout". It was published in the  May 12th issue of the New York Times magazine and can be found at  NYTIMES.COM

I can tell you....I was hurting after the first workout...

"HURTING I TELL YOU!"

My thighs were screaming!!! I had to take the next two days 

OFF! 
BUT, I'm loving the results (in just a few days!)!!!
What I really like is I can do this program anywhere and not worry about needing any equipment!

I still mix it up with other forms of exercise! I get bored if I do the same routine over and over!

But I am adding the 7 Minute work out to my daily routine!

HECK..it's only 7 minutes!

SO...
My newest report on weight loss is...
Ta-Dah...
13 pounds since the 1st of April
and
24.5 pounds since January!!!

 I Agree! 
Hee-Hee...Only if it would work! Mmmm...

 Keep record of your weight loss! It helps to keep you on track!

 I LOVED this T-Shirt! 
BACON-BACON-BACON...
Gotta keep your sense of Humor! :)

Well, I'm off to do the laundry...
I love the fact that I am starting to show my weight loss AND that people are starting to NOTICE!
This healthy way of EATING has really boosted my metabolism!
And the exercise is a GREAT way to tone my lazy muscles!
Well... Off to Fold & Fluff!

Losing the Weight with Style...

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I'm Losing My Weighty Issues...

I am definitely LOSING my WEIGHTY issues...YEAH!

I am convinced different diets, programs, exercise etc....

work for different people. All according to their lifestyle, chemistry make-up,  health and more...

BECAUSE....This Diet is WORKING for ME!

Ha-Ha....Haven't we all wondered that?

Since my last workout post (here) on April 12th, I have lost an additional 6 pounds. Bringing the total to 10.5 pounds lost since April 4th! 

YEAH!!

Yes...It can feel like that sometimes! heehee :))

What is different? Why is it working?

I am just eating better....A combination of:

Lower glycemic, Lower Calorie, Portion Control and 3 main meals with 2-3 snacks...everyday
It sounds like a lot but it is really very SIMPLE...
**(There is a free app for phones & ipads called BioFit. It helps you calculate your meals and manage your diet plan. I LOVE this tool...very helpful for ME)

ALSO:

Adding exercise (when my flares co-operate :s) as often as I can!

Trying to maintain a 3-5 day workout routine.

FINALLY:

I AM WEIGHING EVERY DAY!

Yes, everyday! I recently read an article that WHILE you are dieting or working on weight loss...weighing daily helps keep you on track!

Seems to be working for me! With a journal and the scales, I am recording my weight loss...it helps me keep things in check!

LOVE IT!

So no matter how you choose to diet or exercise....

Do It for YOU! Especially for You and Your Health...

Wow...How many times have I said that???

Try this mantra instead...

Sounds like Good Advice...

Make SURE You Do It with Style & a Smile...   

*All photos in this post were found on pinterest or google free images

A final (Soul) food for thought...

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Be Unique with Style & Grace...

To be Unique with Style & Grace...
in other words:
U B U, I B ME...
(You be You, I Be Me)

NeeCee

I am not an expert...on exercise or style...but I know what works for ME....
That's all we need to do:  Find what works for YOU!

In this world, what works for YOU... should be YOUR STYLE!

We should practice OUR independence & STRIVE to be individuals!

That's what makes Us UNIQUE!
Just be happy with WHO and WHAT we are.  And WHERE we are at in this life. There are so many stages life brings...so we need to just accept WHO we are at this moment! And Work on WHAT we should change to improve OUR health!
Being Healthy & Happy lets you enjoy being YOU!
"Uniquely YOU"

So, That's what I have been doing...
Slowly getting back into my normal routine since Dad passed. After taking care of Dad the last couple of years, I must relearn to make time (and take care) of myself. 
I think its natural to Start & Stop any, diet, exercise, new routine or changing an old habit...BUT the KEY...is to BEGIN AGAIN!
SO That being said....
I am Beginning Again....after the Head Bang on the Car Door, the Fall Down the Stairs (see my previous workout post here)...I started in on my exercise program again...THEN....I Slashed my HAND open with a Knife!

*(I waited several days before I took a photo & did a little photo touch up! TOO NASTY...didn't want to gross you out! Haha)
It was gashed open PRETTY DARN good! I probably should have had stitches, several stitches....BUT....1. I had butterfly bandages, 2. I had company for the weekend, 3. it was Saturday & didn't want to go to the ER, besides.... 4. I didn't have time...we had things to do and places to go! 
So Hubby and I did our own medical treatment....IT WORKED!
 Plus I had pain pills on hand! Yeah!

Needless to say....My workouts were put on hold! BUT I did stay on my Healthier diet... so my LENT Vow was NOT (completely) broken! 
URG!!! :S

Yummy...Fresh Cajun Salmon & veggies for Lunch!

I did loose more weight (another 4 lbs) and I am now back into my exercise routine.
Hence, NO more beating myself with worry about best laid plans for work outs, etc.
Being Clutzy and Out of comission WAS OUT of MY CONTROL!
So I am Going with & sticking to my MOTTO:
UBU IB ME!

Me & Dad

"We are not defined by Age, Beauty or Fitness...

We are admired for being Unique with Style & Grace!" @NeeCee

Will you... 

JOIN my Challenge to be 
"UNIQUE with STYLE & GRACE"...

Love Life, Be Unique with Style & Grace...

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OOPS, I'm Seeing Stars...

A BIG "Oops" this week....

I Was Seeing Stars!
And NOT the Celebrity kind!
(Even with Oscar Night!)

So NO Workout this week, BUT I did stay on my DIET! 

Just a small set back...

I hit my head on my jam of my car door! The lights went out and I stumbled! I didn't fall and I still had my packages in hand!
BUT, it did produce a bad headache!!!

Urgggg....Throbbing Headache!

So...

I waited a few days to exercise and continued with my diet.

THEN...

THE headache was pretty much gone by Tuesday...so I planned to exercise that afternoon. Just a fast walk, nothing over the top!

So I put on my walking shoes and went downstairs...

I should say; I promptly FELL DOWN the Stairs!!!

Ya...NOT my week! 

At least it was on the upper section of the stairs...it could have been real UGLY!
So, NEEDLESS to say, I didn't exercise this week. I will start again tomorrow...BUT, I did stay on my DIET!
I finally went to the Dr., after the fall down the stairs...
I've got bruises but NOTHING broken or sprained!
YEAH for that....She said I could start my workouts MONDAY!!! :)
I luckily had only a slight concussion!
*(I had a slight loss of weight, not worth a mention....I will add it to my numbers next week!)
Hope your week goes well...
I'm OFF for my Fast Walk early in the MORNING!

My Clumsiness Had Neither Grace or Style...
NeeCee :)

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So Far, So Good...

Yes, So Far, So Good...

I have lost 1 1/2 more pounds....Down 5 lbs total...

SOooo, Why am I showing a photo of Pancakes???

Well...

If you saw my last work out post...I said ONE day a week Hubby & I would eat what we wanted (or craved), with NO guilt!

So come Saturday morning, My HUBBY made pancakes for breakfast!

AND, They were GOOD!

This week I FAST walked, loved it....The air was crisp and clean!
Awe....the Winter season!

This WAS NOT my view, but it was in my minds eye!

I also worked out my Arms and Abs with weights! 
3 days this week! Whoo-hoo!

And I ZUMBA'd (Is that a WORD?)....YEAH!

It's a great program to work up a good sweat!

If you remember....My ZUMBA had BROKE!!!

Well,... Bed, Bath & Beyond was AWESOME about exchanging my Zumba set....NO questions asked, just YES YOU CAN!
SO I WAS BACK IN BUSINESS!!!
DOUBLE YEAH!!!

So with all of that....I AM HUNGRY!

I'm not starving myself, so I MUST be working out enough to be doing some good!

I only lost 1 1/2 pounds this week but...I am losing inches and building muscle....

I must repeat the last sentence to myself at least 3 times....

I don't want to get discouraged!

Working On My Workout Style...

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My Zumba Broke....

YES, My Zumba Broke...

I used my Zumba "Learn the Steps" CD twice as they suggested....

So on the Third day...I slipped the Activate CD into the DVD player and started working out. Following their guide seemed to work... I did (and GOT) most of the steps correct. Proud of myself...I danced along for 35 minutes....

THEN.....It all came to a STOP!

What the $%&^&*???

It (the CD) froze in mid-dance....The instructor was frozen in mid-action! 

I could NOT get it working. Took the CD out, put it back in....NOPE!

New message:

Unauthorized Alert!

Unauthorized? What???

So, I quickly tried the other CD's. Same warning, wouldn't play!

I was doing so good for an old lady! 

Instead of Sweating to the Oldies...This Oldie was Sweating to the ZUMBA! And NOW...I was cooling down body-wise and heat'n up MAD!

GRUMBLE, GRUMBLE...Scream, Scream !

OKAY...focus NeeCee....I grabbed another CD that was Latin Dancercise....And POPPED it in the DVD!

Success! :0

Another 30 minutes and I had completed the new CD!

YEAH!!! DOUBLE YEAH!!!

Whew...That wasn't EASY. But I got it done and 

GOT My SWEAT On AGAIN!

Then next day, same thing the LATIN Dancercise CD! 

That was a GOOD workout! Then I added some dumb bell workouts and core exercises. Feeling GOOD!

Day after that I headed south to the other ranch to meet HUBBY! We were headed to  a Business Weekend Retreat in Tahoe.

I packed my Zumba CD'S back in the box....

I am returning & replacing my CD set! Hitting the Store where we bought it as soon as I get back! 

I really like the Zumba....Hope I can get a replacement soon!

SO, since I was traveling....

I brought my deck of Cards....AND I will work out in the room.

They have a great exercise room at hotel...maybe I will use that too!

(See my post HERE for directions)

ANYWAY...

NOT HOME to WEIGH MYSELF....SO, I will report that next week!

BUT, I can Feel the Pounds & Inches Dropping Off with Style...

Fat Tuesday & Ash Wednesday is this WEEK!

 For LENT... I am concentrating & vowing to lose weight, eating healthy and exercising hard no less than 3 days a week!

I'm choosing a better/healthier lifestyle. 

I will splurge (food-wise) ONE day a week!

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