Blog Slacker

Blog slacker Yes that would be me! I had so many intentions of getting on the computer and updating but it didn't happen. Like so many other things in my life.
I have been working on a plan to get cardio back into my life. I have been walking with my friends at lunch time at school. So my plan is as follows:
Cardio 6 days a week at least 1/2 hour.
Upper body workout 3 days a week
Legs 2 days a week + walking
My vision is to lose the extra fat and flab that has accumulated. I want to get my arms ripped and become stronger not only to look better in short sleeves but also to have the strength for massages. I think I will be able to perform an even better massage with the flab gone.
My legs still need work mostly toning so that is my goal on them.
The cardio will most likely be done in the evenings when I get home from school.
So that is the plan. I was hoping to have things (life) more under control by now but it has been crazy. Between studying, finals and family life the time is literally taken away.
Hope everyone is doing great. I will try to get around and catch up on all you wonderful people. Hugs, Bobbi Jo

Catching Up

I will be posting my new goals this weekend. Things have gotten so crazy busy that I have been a lamespice blogger. I am trying though my friends. Check back in this weekend. Hugs, Bobbi Jo

Very Bad Blogger

Hello everyone! I have been a very bad blogger. I know it sounds weird but I have been absorbed in my school work and just loving it. Trying to find a balance, giving up somethings and trying to get enough rest has been a major chore in my life. Massage school is WAY more than I had thought it would be. Many more books so much more to learn. But I am so loving all of it. Anatomy is amazing every inch of our body is amazing. The law in Arizona for a massage therapy license is 500 hours. The school that I am attending Arizona School of Massage Therapy requires 815.5. They hold us to a hire standard and expect that professional level. It has been a growing experience for me.
I have always loved learning and this is just fun, hard studying!
The family seems to be adapting to me not being home as much. E'lyse has stepped up and has been a major helper in taking care of some of the things that I use to be here for. Great job E'lyse thank you so much!
I have long days leaving at 7 and getting home between 6:30 and 7 most nights. I know it will be worth it in the end. I have made new friends at school We have a wonderful class with talented people of all walks of life. I can't get over how much we laugh and enjoy the learning process, even the instructors laugh with us and make it a great experience.
We had our first final this past week for CPR I will get my results on Monday. This week I have a final in acupressure and massage basic. Lot's of studying and practice.
So this is my life in a nutshell. I am turning into a nerd and I can't help it.
Good news I have lost 6 pounds since starting school without trying. Keeping busy and not having food readily available helps. he he Still trying to fit in cardio on a regular basis but I will get there it is all a matter of finding balance here and being organized.
I will try to get around and visit your blogs. I miss visiting them on a regular basis. I do pray that everyone is well. Hugs, Bobbi Jo

The First Week of January

The first week of January has been a very busy one. I started back to school after some 26 years. I am loving it. The learning, talking with people and stretching my brain. BONUS lost 4 pounds! Woo Hoo! I haven't even been trying that is the great thing. I have been doing a little workout in the mornings. This week my goal is to do the weight workout and a cardio workout. It is hard to get adjusted to the hour drive one way and home at night. My day is from 9 to 5:30 so I have to leave my house about 7:15 to make sure I get there on time. I end up reading my scriptures in the parking lot and then go into the school at 8:30. It works out great.
This week I should be burning a few more calories we are starting hands on with the massages. Very excited about this. Hope everyone has a great week. I know I will. Remember keep following that dream and make it reality! Hugs, Bobbi Jo

New Years Eve

Today is New Years Eve and I am so ready for the New Year to come ringing in. Feeling much better after a few weeks of fighting something and a couple miserable days in bed I am glad to be almost back to normal.

Tonight Dallas is going to a party with his girlfriend, Elyse is going to a steak party then a group of friends are having a party she will be going to then spending the night. So Alan, Faith, Gabby and I will be ringing it in at home. Not sure if Alan and I can make it to midnight I think a nap will be in store to do it. I am so set into my routine of going to bed by 10:30 and up by no later than 5 it is hard to break. Plus I don't want to feel like garbage on the first day of the year.

I plan on working out in the morning and having a busy day of organizing, cooking and getting things accomplished that I wasn't able to earlier this week.

Several weeks ago my friend Janel over at Jenellybellys World brought to my attention of what changes I have made this year. Janel is the one who helped me in starting up my journey to a healthier me. She said she was thinking back on Nov. 2008 when she and I started talking about what I needed to do.

I don't want to sound like I am bragging but until I looked at the pictures did it really hit me that I have come a long way baby. So I thought I would share with you a few of before and after. WARNING!!!: SOME OF THESE PICTURES ARE VERY SCARY! I can't even believe I am posting them but here goes nothing: The one in the pink with the major muffin top was taken 1-1-09. The second one in the pink is the same shirt taken right around Thanksgiving of this year and the one in the burgundy blouse and great shoes is most recent.

The head shot in the gray was at the beginning of the year 2009. The one in the green was over summer and then in October.

I am so glad I had taken the steps to start this journey to better health. But guess what it isn't over! I have so much more to accomplish and now that I have made this start I am ready to go all the way. My goals or resolutions are set for this coming year and I am so excited about the changes to come. I will be busting my butt and maybe making a few people not so happy with me. But I gotta do what needs done.

Thank you Janel for your support and help in this. The boot camp gang especially my new friend Amy love working out & laughing with you. Xavier you just ROCK man. Hugs!! If you live in Arizona check into FunFit Boot Camp.

If you want to feel and see results it is so worth it.

2010 is the year for me to accomplish a life long dream that I might share a little later. I will be busy with school and my rules as a wife, mother and homemaker but I have to continue to take care of me and reach my DREAM!! That is my word for this year DREAM!

What is your word or dream for the year? Would love to hear them.

Love all of you wonderful blog friends and appreciate your blogs more than you will ever know. I know it has been tough for so many of us this past year but let's stay positive.

My best wishes to you and your families for a FANTASTIC 2010!! Let's GET R DONE!

Remember "You make the change of what you want the world to be" Gandhi.

Hugs, Bobbi Jo (p.s. also posted on my regular blog.)

Monday Checkin In

I have been a slacker in my blogging lately. I have though got back my grove. I am focused and ready for the new year. I have written out my goals in great detail and now know what I am doing again. I have been maintaining my weight and now focusing on major body fat loss and tightening up. With help from Xavier my boot camp instructor and a few connections who are helping me in achieving the goals I have set. Eating clean and feeling pretty good most of the time. We have had a lovely sick bug that I can't seem to shake completely but I will. I wanted to share this blog I found and love. I have found a new blog Shedding It & Getting It. It is awesome you need to check it out for inspiration and information.
I will share more a little later but for now I must go. Hope everyone is doing great. Hugs, Bobbi Jo

I Have To Be Honest

I have to be honest I am not focused! I am doing boot camp but I haven't set goals. I am exercising but not setting goals and my eating has been clean then all of the sudden I just dive or should I say drive into a drive through of what I think will be the cure for what is going on . No I am stressing about things and not planning, not setting goals and not focusing on what is most important now.
Do any of you suffer from this? If so how did you overcome this quickly. I have got to get back to the focus and not just the day by day going with the flow.
Hugs, Bobbi Jo