Ev's Journal

[EvelynM]

Ok, this is it. The place where I document my journey ... getting to goal and maintaining PERMANENTLY. There. I. Said. It.

Here's how I'm doing it:
1. Following BFFM, roughly 50-30-20 ratios, carb tapering and zig-zagging. Following a 3-day low cycle with a high/free day then beginning again.

I was successful with BFFM in '04 and it WILL work for me again. In fact, it's already started!

Some numbers so far:

6/12
Weight - 210
Bodyfat - 37.5
Pounds fat - 79.8
Lean body mass - 130

6/19
Weight - 205
Bodyfat - 36.6
Pounds fat 75.8
Lean body mass - 129.2

6/30
Weight - 202
Bodyfat - 35.6
Pounds fat - 72.7
Lean body mass - 129.3

Will weigh and measure every 3rd "cycle" or so.

[EvelynM]

My short and long-term goals are in my signature.

Reasons for these goals:

1. To look better.
2. To be the healthiest I can be.
3. To delay aging.
4. To feel as good as I can.
5. To avoid any medical problems.
6. To avoid family hx of diabetes, high blood pressure.
7. To increase energy.
8. To continue to increase self-confidence

Affirmations:

1. I am so happy to be fit, trim, and toned.
2. I am thankful to be at 18% bodyfat.
3. I am grateful to have this flat tummy.
4. I am thrilled that I have no cellulite on my butt and thighs.
5. I love that my thighs are solid and tight.
6. I am excited that I can wear sleeveless tops and look great.
7. I fit into my slinky tops and they glide over my hips.
8. I love that my size 10 pants fit so perfectly.
9. I look great in low-rise jeans.
10. I love that food is no longer an issue to me. I eat healthfully, joyfully, and selectively.
11. My clean eating and consistent exercise habits are so ingrained into my lifestyle that they will be with me for the rest of my life.
12. I'm a great role model for others.

[EvelynM]

Monday, July 10
5 things I will do to move me towards my goals:
1. Workout
2. Drink 100 oz of water.
3. Take vitamins.
4. Plan meals and stick to plan.
5. Re-read affirmations/goals.

2 things I will do to help others reach their goals:
1. Support friends via e-mail and phone calls.
2. Encourage Pat to work out.

Menu:

M1 - Proatmeal
M2 - Cottage cheese; fresh pineapple
M3 - Calamari steaks; spinach; 1/2 yam
M4 - 1 T almond butter on Ezekiel bread
M5 - Roasted chicken; asparagus

Workout:

45-minute cardio session on Gazelle and Lateral Thigh Trainer

[LadyBeloved]

Your goals are attainable, reasonable and you've given yourself realistic time frames so you'll avoid the obsessing.

So glad to see you 'round these parts again. *tackles Ev*

I'm with you. I have no doubt you'll do it.

[EvelynM]

Hi honey. You're my first guest. LOL Pat just walked in and wants to know if that's you in your avatar....

[LadyBeloved]

Tell her yes so you can tell me what her expression is! lol

It's from Burr's site. It ain't me.

[Chrystine]

Love the journal - great idea.

[EvelynM]

Miss Chrys - Change those stats, gurl. You're rocking 14-16's now. Sheesh!!!

[EvelynM]

Bev - I knew it wasn't you. I told her it was some old white woman ... lol Burr looks fabulous. I want to be her when I grow up.

[EvelynM]

Three things I did well today to move me toward my goals:

1. Stayed on plan.
2. Started this journal.
3. Had a great cardio session.

Tomorrow I will drink mas agua!

[EvelynM]

Tuesday, July 11
5 things I will do to move me towards my goals:
1. Work out in the afternoon.
2. Drink 100 oz of water.
3. Take vitamins.
4. Stay on plan.
5. Re-read affirmations/goals.

2 things I will do to help others reach their goals:
1. Accompany Nano to court.
2. Encourage Pat to work out.

[EvelynM]

"It takes courage to grow up and turn out to be who you really are."

– E. E. Cummings

[EvelynM]

Today is going to be a bit challenging. We're going to court with Emiliano and I have no idea how long we'll be. He's extremely anxious and he finds out today about financial restitution, community service, and alcohol diversion programs, etc.

So, I'll start out with cottage cheese and fruit this a.m. I'll pack up a chilled EAS shake and a banana because that's always great to have as a mini-meal.

This is a great opportunity to integrate what I KNOW into the "real world." My life isn't always going to be about pre-planned meals and schedules that don't change. It ain't rocket science. High protein, moderate carb, low fat. I can do that chit in my sleep.

MY issue has always been getting hit upside the head with emotions that I haven't allowed to emerge naturally.

So, maybe I need a bin for "Today's Stressors" LOL

Today's Stressors/Potential Stressors/Imagined Stressors:

1. My mother's birthday was yesterday. We're not in contact. I noted it but didn't take time to process it. Not a good idea for this gurl.
2. Court is scary. The possible financial ramifications for Pat and I are scary given that Nano was on our policy.

I'll talk about/write about/feel about these things and not eat 'em!

[Chrystine]

Girl, if anyone can handle it, it's you! Besides, you just took the power out of it by writing down your fears/concerns.
You're right, I do need to change my stats. It's been so long since I've been on here, they are better now.

[EvelynM]

Court went well. Couldn't eat beforehand (too anxious). We went to breakfast afterwards and I ordered oatmeal and eggwhites w/salsa (one of my favorite BFFM meals).

Going to do a workout and then grab some lunch before heading out to the DMV hearing...

[EvelynM]

Three things I did well today:

1. Worked out intensely with Super Callanetics!
2. Stayed on plan.
3. Drank water and took vitamins.

Tomorrow I will go to the gym for a HIIT cardio session.

[EvelynM]

Wednesday, July 12
5 things I will do to move towards my goals:
1. HIIT cardio in the a.m.
2. Drink 100 oz of water.
3. Enjoy my high day!
4. Take measurements.
5. Re-read affirmations/goals.

2 things I will do to help others reach their goals:
1. Post/e-mail.
2. Make some outreach calls.

[EvelynM]

Measurement file:

February '04 34-32-44
August '04 34-30-42

February '06 35-32-45

(Didn't measure for 3 months but was definitely going in the wrong direction)

June '06 35-33-46 thighs 26
July '06 34.5-32.5-44.5 thighs 24

Now we're moving in the RIGHT direction!

[EvelynM]

Enjoying my high day ...

HIIT cardio in the a.m. with Gazelle and Lateral Thigh Trainer. Super Callanetics in the afternoon. Feeling that burn!

[LadyBeloved]

Just swingin' by to say hullo ... I'm inspired to do HIIT this weekend. Thanks for the encouragement, Ev.

[EvelynM]

LB - The HIIT is awesome. It makes it hard for me to do steady state but I know we're not supposed to do it more than 2 or 3x a week ...

[EvelynM]

Three things I did well on Wednesday:

1. Two exercise sessions, a.m. and afternoon.
2. Enjoyed my high day!
3. Took measurements; weighed in.

Tomorrow I will have an exercise-free day!

[EvelynM]

Five things to move me towards my goals:
1. Plan/prepare meals and snacks.
2. Take exercise-free day!
3. Deal with feelings AS they emerge.
4. Read affirmations.
5. Drink water all day!

Two things to support and encourage others:
1. Post/e-mail friends.
2. Outreach calls.

[EvelynM]

Three things I did well today:
1. Got back on track and stayed there despite an INCREDIBLY difficult, emotional afternoon.
2. Did not skip dinner.
3. Felt and posted about feelings instead of stuffing them.

Tomorrow I will hit the gym!

[Matrigna]

Hi Ev! So happy to see old diva buds! {{{hugs}}}

Looks like you're doing great!!

Tell Mags I said hi

[LadyBeloved]

Miss Ev, you're done wonderfully. Nice job on separating food from feelings.

Hello Matrigna. So nice to see you again!

[EvelynM]

Hey hey Alisa! How's tricks? Thanks for saying hello. Great pic!

xo
Evelyn

[EvelynM]

Weekend wasn't very "cleanly" BFFM. But I did work out every day so it's all good.

Tomorrow I'll be back to my clean eats!

Lady B! Gurl, I watched a movie (Freedomland) with Pat today while rocking a 40-minute cardio session on the gazelle and lateral thigh trainer. Then, I did some of my "own" LB, TBM and Callanetics moves. I did those 100-series pretzel moves but incorporated Burr's stretches in-between. It helped but my butt is STILL sore!!!

[LadyBeloved]

You are so committed. Completed half of Super C but wow! You've done LotteBurrCallanEvelyn PLUS 40 minutes on the gazelle???