Hey Blog Peeps! This one won't be AS lengthy a blog as normal but I do have some updates I want to share. I got a great response on my Facebook page from Jennifer Rumple- Biggest Loser Season 12 At-Home Winner. I blog about her a lot because she is so inspiring. Check this out. I posted a link to the blog here on her wall and she keeps up with me here too.
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The Zumba party resumes at my workplace YAY!!!
I am still awaiting the opening of my pool at my apartment complex. It is going to really help me when I am crunched for time. I can get a quick workout in and then go to work without having to leave my home. Its really the only home workout I am interested in. You know how some people are turned off by going to the gym or going to a class and would rather stick in a DVD in the privacy of their own home- that is great if that gets you moving but I would rather do pretty much anything than that. So come on already with the pool!
I am also awaiting the summer schedule of roller skating at River Roll to start. It gives more options when they are open so I can sneak in a roller skating outing. I LOVE TO ROLLER SKATE! I can dance and skate and its too awesome. Roller skating is a total body workout and burns approximately 400 calories an hour for someone at my current weight and height. If you are curious how many calories a certain activity burns for your specific weight and height check out Calorie Burn Calculator at Fitday.com.
This Saturday I am participating in the Hospital Hill 5k. It is my first time at this race so I am excited. This race consists of a 5k, 10k, Half Marathon. It is a LARGE race. People come from all over to take part in this one. So next week I will be posting some pics. My goal for the race is 45 minutes but if it is hot outside and since I have worked an entire 10 hour shift prior we will see how that goes. Wish me Luck!!! Hospital Hill Run
I got the Bob Harper Book "The Skinny Rules" for my birthday and I have been reading it and following what I have read so far. One of the rules is to drink a LARGE water before every meal. It does make you feel fuller and water intake has always been a difficult thing for me because I associate water with swelling in my body BUT since I have done this I am losing so it works! Also following the protein at every meal and for someone who weighs 200 lbs or more should be taking in 100 grams of protein a day. This is hard to do but since I have been I am losing so again, Bob the MAN knows! He also says you should eat an apple and berries every day. The fiber in an apple is high and helps the body with natural cleansing process. I have also been doing this. Another rule of the book is eating Lean and Green after lunch. I have also been following this. Get your good healthy carbs in at breakfast and lunch. I cant wait to weigh in next week because this week is a water retention week (aka PMS). GET THIS BOOK! An example of a breakfast for me that is high protein, high fiber: 1 smart alternative bagel (110 calories and YUMMY!) two slices of canadian bacon (60 calories and 12 grams of protein per serving) I like Brie cheese but it is fatty. But for breakfast I feel like I can afford the calories. 1 oz of brie is 95 calories and 5.9 grams of protein. Then I use spicy mustard and a slice of tomato and two eggs (eggs have 6 grams of protein per egg) and it is awesome! I also use Hood brand Calorie Countdown Reduced Fat Milk that has 1g carbohydrates, 5g protein, 70 calories per serving. I will use this with Special K protein plus cereal that has 10g protein per serving. Greek yogurt also a fave of mine has 14g of protein per serving and it comes in many flavors etc. Just be careful some have a lot of sugar and also look for 0% fat. I have also been on an avocado kick too. But again be careful they are full of healthy fats but have a lot of calories.
Panera Bread restaurants have a new Turkey Avocado BLT that is 260 calories for 1/2 sandwich and 16g of protein. I pair that with the You Pick 2 deal and get a 1/2 Greek Salad 190 calories 5 g of protein and the apple. I love Panera because the calorie values are posted right there on the menu for you to see and pick the best choices. The only downfall is being there with the muffins, scones, etc. and if you cant say no to those dont go in there! They also have a wonderful Acai Berry Unsweetened Tea that is awesome!
Over the weekend I got to spend some time with my Rodriguez family to celebrate my cousin Bryanna's 8th Grade Graduation. I was glad they had grilled chicken and deviled eggs. PROTEIN! I had a small spoon of the mac and cheese and a small spoon of the potato salad and a slice of the black icing cake. I freaked out because I had to work that night and I had black lips from the icing. That will teach me to eat the cake!!! It wore off in time THANK GOODNESS!
 
Memorial Day weekend I made my way to the cemeteries to have conversations and visits with my great-great grandparents, great-grandparents and grandparents, great-aunts and uncles. I have been going to the cemetery since I was a little girl. My grandfather would lovingly cut fresh roses from our front yard to take to my grandmother. It was never any of the plastic or silk stuff we have today. If you are Italian you understand. You go early just before the weekend to make sure your stuff is out for any other visitors to see. Its tradition. I look forward to this time every year. Thankfully we have had some beautiful weather here and it wasnt too hot. I go to approximately 50 graves per year of my ancestors. But this year I only made it to 10. Next year I will be more prepared. I even got in some walking. Always park a bit from where you are going and walk as much as you can. Get those extra steps in
 
My beloved "Paw and Grandma" and
My wonderful Great-grandparents "Nani and Nanu" and Uncle Theodore
 
My Great-Great Grandparents My Grandparents- I never got to know
I had some time to talk with my cousins while at Bryanna's party. My cousins and two of my aunts listened and encouraged and had questions all about my weight loss journey. I am always excited to talk about this. Its my passion in life right now. We talked about everything from my run, to my goal weight, to walking around looking at yourself naked in the mirror and sexual activity (yes my aunt was appalled but hey), to female issues and complications to weight loss to emotional issues concerning my daughter and yes my grandson. My cousin admitted that when I first started that she didnt believe I would actually do this. I know that all of my family probably had the very same thought. But it all comes down to that I did this for my health and that being sexy, 40 and happy are all perks of that. I knew when I started that there would be doubters, I also knew that as I progressed and was successful that there would be "haters". Its all about your frame of mind. I was tired of simply existing and I WANTED TO LIVE! I mean not just breathe, eat and sleep. I mean, experience, enjoy, savor, reflect. I wanted a life that I can say was rich and fun and meaningful. I had to let go of the painful emotional barriers that concern my complicated family relationships with my father, my brothers and my daughter go so that the weight would also, well, GO. Emotional and mental barriers to weight loss are also important to confront or else the weight will not come off. You have to love yourself. You have to get that emotional support from other sources if you cannot get it from the ones you love. This talk made me feel really good and Veronica, Melissa, Aunt Sandra and Aunt Theresa- I LOVE YOU!
Well so much for not being lengthy. I got my fan photo from my birthday outing to the Royals game that I posted on FB but I will also post here. I had a great time and I think the smile says it all. I am happy, I am healthy and I feel sexy and as my body progresses toward my goal. 40 is FABULOUS and I am in the best place I have ever been in my life.
There are those shades I am referring to!
It is a simply gorgeous summer day here in Kansas City and I cannot wait to get out in it. I am at the genealogy library as I post this blog so I am going to do some research then hit jazzercise @ 430pm out here in Independence then go to PiYo at 630 and end the day with some swimming. Tomorrow is a full day of fitness as well. ENJOY YOUR LIFE- ENJOY LIVING THAT HEALTHY FUN LIFESTYLE and as Ali Vincent would say LIVE BIG! Till Next Week Blog Peeps- *hugsandsmiles*
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