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Happy Monday Peoples!

Okay, so its been a while since we've posted on the blog. But that's because the fun has started!! Last week I was able to get my first of 3 facials from Posh Aesthetics as well as my first round of laser teeth whitening from Dallas Laser Dentistry! OH MY GOODNESS! It is soo much fun being pampered! This week I have another round of teeth whitening at Dallas Laser Dentistry, nails & toes and L'Aqua Spa, hair appointment at Ogle, eyebrow threading at Winks, and a fitting at Reuse Denim! Its a very busy week all in preparation for our photo shoot next week. SOOO Exciting!! Workouts are going good with Cross Fit and Dean has been so amazing with positive feedback about my eating and work out schedule. I'm staying positive - women like to see numbers on the scale. I've been a little disappointed because I haven't seen much a difference on the scale. But, my clothes are looser, my muscles are definitely more defined, and I feel better than I have in a long time! So hi-ho hi-ho off to the gym I'll continue to go! LOL Have a great week and I'll post another recipe from Marks Daily Apple this week. The meatloaf was AWESOME!! Steph

Recipe of the Day - Primal Meatloaf

Okay, I got this recipe from Marks Daily Apple. You can find the website at www.marksdailyapple.com. Mark Sisson is the founder of this website which shows you how to take control of your health. You’ll learn exactly what to eat and how to exercise to get the leanest, strongest, healthiest body with the least amount of pain, suffering and sacrifice possible. Check it out today! Primal Meatloaf Ingredients: 2 pounds ground meat (a mix of beef and pork works well) 2 eggs, whisked 1 garlic clove, chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 carrot, grated or finely chopped 1 celery rib, finely chopped 2 tablespoons butter Small handful of fresh parsley springs, chopped 1/2 teaspoon dried dill 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Instructions: Preheat oven to 350F Saute garlic, onion, carrots, and celery in butter over medium heat until onions are soft (6-8 minutes) In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients together. The best way to mix meatloaf is with your hands. Put half the meat in a loaf pan and smooth and pat it down with your fingers. Put the rest of the meat in the pan and smooth and pat it down until it’s even. It’s good to put foil or a rimmed baking sheet under the loaf pan, in case oil or liquid spills over the top. Bake 1 – 1 1/2 hours or until a thermometer inserted into center of meatloaf registers 160°F. To freeze, first take the meatloaf out of the loaf pan and cool completely in the refrigerator. Wrap the loaf or individual slices tightly in freezer paper then put in a sealed freezer bag. Ideally, defrost the meatloaf in the refrigerator before reheating in a 350 F oven. Slices of meatloaf can also be reheated in a microwave.

Monday Monday

I realized at Crossfit on Thursday that I'm actually starting to enjoy my workouts. I'm still having to drag myself to the gym kicking and screaming, but then I enjoy it while I'm there. Hopefully eventually I will even look forward to going.

I'm a mathematician so I do everything in numbers and even though Dean said stay off the scale, I just have to. Well this week I broke a mark, I now have less than 50 lbs to lose. If you go back to the weight I was last May, then I'm now a quarter of the way to my goal. A whole 25%. And I've lost most of that weight in the last few weeks thanks to this wonderful makeover.

The other thing I've been doing is pushing myself to get the mile under 10 minutes. I some reason can't even jog the whole half mile (or sometimes quarter mile) outside on the pavement, but on the treadmill, I've been steadily going faster on the mile. Tonight I "ran" the mile in 11.26 minutes. I started at not even being able to make the mile, and the first time I did it was about 15 minutes. I think I've come a long way in just a few short weeks.

I'm actually amazed also at how much I like this diet. I'm going to turn in my food log tomorrow and see what the trainer at Crossfit has to say about it, but I find it easier and I feel like I'm eating healthy. A lot of diets involve their prepackaged food and you kind of look at the sodium and don't know. Others have these complicated lists of what you can and can't eat. This ones just simple, lean meat, veggies, nuts, and some fruits.

Speaking of diets, I've been reading Loren Cordain's books and I've learned a few things. You should keep nuts under 4oz a day if you're trying to lose weight, but should eat more than that if you're just maintaining weight. No more than 7 eggs a week, but you want lots of eggs because they're packed with viatamins. And free range, grass-fed is not just ethically better but also healthier.

This weekend my girlfriend had one of the best "date days" we have had in a long time. We went to the farmers market and spent several hours picking out veggies and fruits, planning our meals, comparing prices, and barganing. We also got some grass-fed steak and porkchops. The steak was really good and I don't even like beef! I can't wait to try the pork chops, you should have seen how nicely they cooked. Cantelope is definitly not a good breakfast food for work, too juicy. I eat mini cucumbers like they're candy. (Can you eat too many mini cucumbers? And why do the mini ones taste so much better than the regular ones?) Anyways, after the farmers market we came home and my girlfriend cooked on the grill while I cut up fruits and veggies and we had a wonderful relaxful dinner. Oh yeah and it was healthy too!

The fun is just beginning!!

Happy Monday! Its been a long day! But, I made it through a 45 minute workout on the elliptical at lunch and most importantly through one of our reps bringing in McDonald's fries for an afternoon snack! OH MY GOODNESS!!! Lol I attempted to start my morning off with yoga, but that 5am alarm came way too early. I'll try again for tomorrow. So, we got our results back from Dean, and while I still am not 100% sure what they all mean (he's going to have to explain a few things for me), I decided to take a positive spin instead of being like "wow, I'm a fatty!"! The good thing about the results is they can all be lowered! It's going to be nice to look great, but even more important I want to be healthy so I can be here for my kids and to continue to fulfill my destiny on this earth! Okay, so here's the really fun girly stuff! The "beauty" part of the makeover is starting to happen! Dallas Laser Dentistry is cleaning and whitening our teeth! I think Tonia and I go next Wednesday and Jennifer on the 20th. And we get a personal fitting with Reuse Denim (www.reusejeans.com), hair by Ogle, and mani/pedi's by L'Acqua Spa (http://www.lacquaspa.com/cms/). The photo shoot has been scheduled AND we are getting professional make up the day of the shoot. Seriously! I am soo stoked! And its all happening the week of my birthday! Its going to be the best birthday ever!! My motivation has definitely increased! I've enjoyed working out and feel a million percent better. But seriously, I checked out some of the jeans, skirts and shorts they have a Reuse.. I wanna rock a pair of those shorts and some heels! LOL I'm just saying.. Have a great day!

Tonia Clark - American Heart Association Contestant

I recently received the American Heart Association’s “Lifestyle Change Award.” The award recognizes people who have made positive changes in order to live longer, healthier lives – such as starting an exercise program, making healthier food choices and/or becoming tobacco free. I’ve always been one of those people who hates going to the doctor, because what’s the first thing they make you do? You guessed it, step on the scales. It’s easy to ignore the fact that you’re overweight and unhealthy until that dreaded doctor’s appointment. After months of my heart racing for no reason and just feeling generally lousy, I knew I had to suck it up and go. Deep down, I knew something was wrong. In July 2009, at the ripe old age of 40, I was told by my doctor that not only did I have diabetes, but that I also had an increased risk of heart disease. I was devastated by the news. Sure I was overweight and didn’t really exercise, but I never really considered myself as being unhealthy. As it turned out, the news was really a blessing in disguise because it gave me the motivation I needed to make a change. I was determined to get healthier, not just for me, but for my family. I started by making small changes. I walked a little every day and tried to make better food choices. Eventually I was able to increase my physical activity, started riding a bike and even joined a health club. I never considered my food choices as a diet, just a new way of eating. I lost a total of 90 pounds by exercising and eating real, non-processed foods. Best of all, my doctor gave me a clean bill of health and said she wishes all of her patients were like me. Of course she also told me that I could start eating anything I wanted as long as my numbers stayed the same. I laughed at her and said thanks, but if I eat anything I want my numbers won’t stay the same. She gave me that knowing smile. Did I mention I’m not a big fan of doctors? Just kidding, my doctor rocks and I actually see her on an annual basis now. There’s really no secret to losing weight and getting healthier. I think most people are capable of making small changes in their daily routines in order to live longer, healthier lives. My motto is “If I can do it, so can you!”

Tough Tuesday!!

Wow. Todays workout was killer for me. Tonia was the cheerleader tonight after Cross Fit. I was so disapppinted in myself! I felt like I could have pushed harder. I was so frustrated with the dang jump rope! I am NOT coordinated for the jump rope. She reminded me to not be afraid to ask for the modified versions of work outs. She was BEAST tonight. She killed those sets! Super super proud of her. A friend reminded me on the way home that its the past, forget about it and move on. So, I'm moving on. Determined topush harder on Thursday night! Im off to rest these achy bones & muscles! Have a great night!!