February Measurements

January 5th, 2011
Over my breasts: 38"
Under my breasts: 32"
Waist: 27"
Hips: 35"
Thighs: 20"
Bicep unflexed: 10 3/4"
Bicep flexed: 12 1/8"
Calves: 13"

February 17th, 2011
Over my breasts: 38"
Under my breasts: 32"
Waist: 26"
Hips: 35"
Thighs: 19"
Bicep unflexed: 10"
Bicep flexed: 11 3/4"
Calves: 13"





Very Happy!!

Happy V-day, as in abdominal V-Twists

Okay, happy Valentine's Day too. But, today, I want to celebrate the V-Twist, which I think have a lot to do with the way my abs are taking shape these days. For a V-twist tutorial, please check out this LINK.

Over the next 30 days, in addition to working all of my other body parts, I intend to give my abs a drop-dead, work until exhaustion every single time, workout.

A few people have sent me emails inquiring about my tummy tuck procedure. I have NOT had a tummy tuck and at this point in time, I am not sure I am going to have one based on the level of progress I am seeing.

I will reitterate again, abs are mostly diet. I had a long conversation with my mom this weekend who is beginning her own weight-loss journey. Weight Watchers really works well for her and has helped her shed a lot of weight. I think she looks great and is on her way to finding a place where she can be happy and secure in her weight again. When I am asked "What do I do/eat?", it is important to recognize that what I do, is on the more extreme end. This is not for everyone. I have very specific goals in mind for myself and seeing my abdominals and other muscles grow is one of them. Dare I even say that next year, after I have run all of my races, I may attempt to take to the stage in an ameuteur figure competition? Still a long way to go for that...but I feel like I am capable of getting myself there.

Thank you V-Twists on this V-Day, for giving me abs I can see.

Is this breakfast or dessert? Chocolate PB Baked Oatmeal

Seriously, I thought I was being bad when I had this for breakfast today:


Preheat oven to 350

Throw the following into an oven safe baking dish, makes 1 serving:

1/2 cup of Old Fashioned Oats
1/4 tsp of baking powder
1 tbs of unsweetened cocoa
1 cup of water
1 tbs of PB2 (Or peanut butter if you prefer)
2 packets of Splenda
2 egg whites

Stir and throw into the oven for 20 minutes.

Eat and pretend to cheat.

Great Food Find: Garden Lites Veggie Soufles

I was at Costco last week and picked up a box of all natural Garden Lites Zucchini Souffles.


When I find something THIS good and good for you, you know I have to share. They are DELICIOUS and convenient. They are microwavable and extremely portable.

Nutritional Breakdown:

140 Calories
1 g of fat
26 g of carbs
3g of fiber
9 g of protein

Jan-Feb Back Building

I am in a fun competition with myself to build my back muscles.

I am looking for a lean back with muscular definition. The back contains some of the larger muscles of the body but can also be the most difficult to define.

One month really isn't a lot of time to expect major changes on my back but I think I see a little difference. I hope that, just in time for summer, my back will be ripped!