WOW I am very sore today. The new workout routine has really kicked my butt. I hurt all over! :) my abs have never hurt like this either, it hurts just to cough. LOL

I've also had a really bad headache the last couple days but I think that has to do with my dieting and removing the carbs. I'm hoping that will go away in another day or two. I do feel much less bloated than I have felt in a long time, so that's a good thing.

I'm back in the gym tomorrow, hopefully I'll be able to move :)

Have a great day!!
Shelly

Awesome Workout Today!

Well I am on day 2 of my new workout routine provided to me by Steve of http://www.fitnesspoynters.com/

And man I am exhausted! His routine has really kicked my butt! It's a pretty intense workout but I have a feeling it's going to bring me some awesome results!

Diet is going good! It''s been hard of course since I've been eating bad (especially over this past weekend) but I can already tell a difference in the way my body feels. When I cut out carbs and sodium, my body response very well and that bloated feeling starts to go away quickly. I like that :)

Tomorrow is our day off from working out so I'll check back in on Thursday!

Have a Great day everyone!!

Here's to a healthier you (and ME),
Shelly

My Before Pictures

Ok, well as promised here are my before pictures for the transformation contests I am doing!

Man I hate these pictures, I look so bad but it motivates me to stick with this and do even better.

I ate "REALLY" bad over the weekend as I knew I wouldn't be able to eat like that again for a long time and I actually gained about 6-7 lbs. in just a few days! Yikes!
So I am starting off at 162lbs. Pretty sad I know, considering I was down to 145lbs. in March. See how easy it is to put it back on.

So I'll stop talking and post my pics.

Before Front View:


Before Back View:

Before Side View:


Ughh, told you they were bad! :( But not for long! I am determined to get that "sexy" body I've been wanting for a long time!!

Wish me luck!!

Here's to a healthier you (and ME),
Shelly

Exciting News! I'm Entering A Transformation Contest!

Since I started this new lifestyle 10 months ago, I have worked hard on changing my body and improving my health. I have learned to LOVE working out, when I absolutely hated it before. I have also learned to eat much better than I use to. Even tho at times it's been a struggle, I have lost weight and have gained muscle in places I never knew I could.

BUT there is still room for even more improvement....

So with that said, I have decided to take my training and diet to the next level and do a major transformation of my body!! I want a "Sexy" body I can be proud of!

And what better way to do this than to enter 2 different transformation contest where I am held accountable, and in the running for some pretty cool prizes :)

The two contest I am entering are:

Double T Sports Transformation Challenge:
>http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/creadyl-no-beta-transformation-challenge-qa.htm

Makeover Challenge by Oxygen Magazine:
http://www.oxygenmag.com/
(I can't find the contest info on the site but it's in their new issue of "Get Off The Couch" magazine on new stands now, it's an awesome magazine by the way).

I am VERY excited to be sponsored by Steve of http://www.fitnesspoynters.com/
He has provided me with an awesome eating plan and workout routine to kick my butt in gear! Check out his website and look at what he has done for his clients. It's pretty amazing!

I think this will probably be one of the most challenging things I have ever done in my life but I am determined to make this happen! With the help of Steve and his workout and eating plan and my boyfriend Matthew, who will be my trainer in the gym and my rock during this, I know I CAN DO THIS!!

My boyfriend and I have also challenged ourselves to lose a certain % of bodyfat by the end of December and if we both reach our goals, we are going to reward ourselves with a trip to the Arnold in March. We both "REALLY" want to go so we have to make this happen!!!

I will be posting my "before" pictures very soon! I have to wear a 2pc. bathing suit! YIKES! and I can't suck it all in either so it's going to be all hanging out there for the world to see (or at least those that visit my blog, my facebook or bodyspace :) but the girl in those pictures WILL look MUCH different at the end of this contest! :)

Wish me luck!!

Here's to a healthier you (and ME),
Shelly

Good morning everyone! I am heading to the gym, today is biceps day! My favorite, aside from leg day! I have some really exciting news to share later today. Well at least it's exciting for me! :) I'll post all the details later! Have a great day everyone!!

Shelly