Diva Downsize Update

Ok, I finally have a second to update you on my progress. this post will be very informal so please ignore all run-on sentences, poor grammar, spelling, lack of capitilization, etc.

newayz, let the update begin ---so i been taking a women's fitness class and some muay thai classes at a martial arts studio. i love it there. i feel tres motivated when i'm there BUT this past weekend i slipped off my diet wagon and ate soooo much food. i felt like i gained the 5 lbs back and the scale told me i did but as of today's weigh in i am steady at 140 lbs which means one slip up caused me 2 lbs. DAMN good tasting, sweet, savoury, heavenly divine food, I HATE YOU.

since my slip up i feel heavier and lazier but i think its probably more a result of my drama queen tendencies then anything else. since my slip up i feel like i cant stop eating and it feels as if i'm starting all over again. IT SUCKS!!!!!! But i have ten days left. TODAY was my LAST cheat day for the next ten days so let the HARD WORK and DISCIPLINE begin.

last week, i also did a MINI-DETOX- colon hydrotherapy treatments. it began as a lovely experience but by the end i felt as if i had just taken $200 and flushed it down the toilet. for those of you who dont know what a colon cleanse is - it's when you basically flush or wash out your colon and intestines to get rid of toxins and built up waste. check out www.torontocolonics.com for more info.

the process was not as uncomfortable as i thought it would be. they simply put this metal device which resembled a vibrator in your anus and then connected it to a hose which pushed warm water into your colon and then you release the water and whatever waste is inside back out. after the first cleanse, i felt lighter and less bloated. the second cleanse felt pointless because there was no real waste that came out and the third cleanse was still not as good as the first but not as bad as the second. would i do it again, probably not? i think it would have been just as effective if i had done a real west indian WASH OUT- which is basically a super strong laxative.

i did try a wash out on sunday after i binged but it didnt work - i boiled senna leaves and epsom salts but it didnt work at alll!!!!!! my colon and intestines are invincible - i need something STRONGER!!!!

SO BACK TO THE NEXT TEN DAYS ...

Workout Schedule:
Sunday to Saturday - 10 am workout with my trainer friend
Monday to Saturday - 6 pm - women's fitness class

Diet Plan:
Breakfast - egg whites
Snack - cucumber/carrots
Lunch - chicken breast or tuna and broccoli or asparagus
Snack - almonds
Dinner - chicken breast or tuna and broccoli or asparagus

I'll update you on how this goes - pics are on their way!

COMMENT and let me know what you think!

Goals!

Ok, so my fitness journey is progressing smoothly. I'll fill you in on the details.

Purpose:

Diva Downsize began as a short-term, quick fix diet to get me into a size 6 BCBG Maxazria bridesmaid dress by August 8, 2010.

My intial goal: Lose 10 lbs and/or get into the dress (whichever came first)

Last week (week 2), I accomplished my initial goal. I fit into the dress (with some serious back cleavage btw). It was at that moment that I realized that I was actually enjoying this new lifestyle.

Eating "clean" and working out is benefitting me in me so many areas of my life ... my skin is much better - no breakouts since I started eating healthy, my energy level is WAY up, my confidence and self-esteem is up, I can fit into my clothes again and I just feel so much more productive and less LAZY.

So .... I've created some NEW goals.

Goal 1: Lose @ least another 5 lbs by August 8, 2010
Goal 2: Reach my target weight of 125 lbs by September 2010.
Goal 3: Be in fitness model competition by September 2011.

Here's some details about MY PLAN and MY PROGRESS:

Starting Weight (July 5, 2010): 145 lbs.
Current Weight (July 19, 2010): 140 lbs.
Goal Weight (August 8, 2010): 135 lbs.

Week 1: I tried to eat healthier but I wasnt too strict with my food choices. I still had ice capps fruit and carbs but I completely cut out fast food. I didn't exercise at all.

Week 1 Results: None

Week 2: I only allowed myself lean protein (chicken breast, egg whites) and veggies (salad). No fruits or carbs. I cheated a couple times but no major binges. I did circuit training on Tuesday and Friday (details to follow).

Week 2 Results: 5 lb weight loss.

Week 3: I'm currently trying to stick to egg whites for breakfast, tuna and salad for lunch and chicken and veggies for dinner. I have a handful of almonds or protein shakes as my snacks. I've added more physical activity -- I am now doing circuit training three times a week and a women's fitness class (bootcamp style) and muay thai four times a week.

Week 3 Results: TBA

To be Continued....

Operation Diva Downsize

So its been almost a month since my last post and a lot has happened since then. I've been doing some reflecting on my goals, dreams and heart's desires and I'm feeling good about the changes I'm making.

One of the biggest changes I've made is in the area of health and well-being. I'm really working towards becoming healthy both inside and out. I've quit smoking (almost 3 months), cut down on eating out, I'm about to do a mini-detox with colon hydrotherapy and I'm starting to work out. I'm pumped and I'm hoping that the act of sharing my goals, journey and accomplishments with my readers will help keep me motivated.

Please follow my blog as I move towards accomplishing my goals and feel free to start your own "health and well-being journey". I will be posting my short-term and long-term goals, workout schedule, diet plan, tips, before and after shots, product/service reviews, etc.

Remember this blog is all about critical consciousness and a healthy mind begins with a healthy body.

Stay tuned!