Back to Square One

Not sure where I fell off the wagon exactly. Could it be the job I loathe, the one-hour-each-way commute, the holidays, or some combination of all of the above? I was doing so well and staying focused. Then suddenly, I threw caution to the wind and began stress- and binge-eating. Some baklava here, some dark chocolate truffles there. It's no wonder how I gained 7 pounds! UGH!

I need help stat! I'm supposed to be starting my competition diet very soon. My trainer, Jodi, is going out on her own so the cost of her services have gone up. I really want to stick with her since she's grown to know me and how my body reacts to food and workouts. The uncertainty with my job makes me a little wishy-washy.

*Sigh* So I broke out my Fighter Diet ebooks and I'm in detox mode. In a nutshell, the Fighter Diet is all about veggies. If you're hungry, eat veggies. But you do have to track everything. I'm hoping to drop a few pounds before I meet up with Jodi. Since the show I want to do is May 10, my goal is to start my diet no later than Jan. 5. That means I have 10 days to get into some resemblance of shape. LOL!

That said, I'm still working out like a fiend, lifting heavy and limiting my cardio. I definitely feel like I added muscle. The question is: how much? Did I gain 7 pounds of fat, muscle or some combination. I'm hoping at least half is muscle!

Stay tuned as I once again embark on this crazy journey...

How did you do with your eating and working out program during the holidays?

Holiday Gift Ideas for Fit Moms

Wondering what to ask for this holiday season? Many times our husbands and other loved ones need some (or a lot) of guidance when it comes to shopping. Don't forget to include some items to add to your workout, whether it's attire, equipment, inspiration or a cutting-edge gadget.

In the spirit of the 12 Days of Christmas, here are the 12 items to wow a Fit Mom:

1. Polar FT4 Women's Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Bronze)
2. Personal trainer sessions
3. Gym membership
4. P90X Extreme Home Fitness Workout Program - 13 DVDs, Nutrition Guide, Exercise Planner
5. New workout outfit
6. Gift certificate for a massage (okay, not exactly a workout...but who couldn't use a massage?)
7. Nike+ iPod accessories -- Apple MA365LL/D Nike+ iPod Sport Kit
8. Set of kettlebells -- Kathy Smith's Kettlebell Solution
9. PowerBlock SportBlock 24 Adjustable 3 to 24-Pounds per Dumbbell Set
10. Tosca Reno's Your Best Body Now: Look and Feel Fabulous at Any Age the Eat-Clean Way book (currently reading it and plan to do a review shortly)
11. Supplements, like your favorite protein powder
12. A quiet afternoon :)

What are you wishing for this holiday season?





 
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