Posted Pic's 01/03/2010
 
Ive done it. Ive posted pics of myself as I am today in Body stats. Very unhappy in my body, stuck in the biggest rutt and have the foggiest brain ever! This body is 10.5 months after giving birth to my son. Im in despair but know I can get out of this, I need to concentrate, focus and work my butt off to get me on the track, the track of life, living and thinking healthy.

I will show all woman out there in the same rutt I am in that YOU CAN make change, YOU CAN be happy again and YOU CAN have the best body after baby. How am I feeling right this very second... TIRED, UNHAPPY, GROSS, FAT, LETHARGIC AND BLAH! but I have goals, I have a future and Im moving towards it instead of giving up and accepting this life I WILL do something about it. Yes it will be hard, and Im sure there will be a few tears...but I know the out come will be a different story and I cant wait to share it all with you.

As for my next goal - Tomorrow morning gym, full body train and 20min cardio. Im starting from the beginning remember. Im a fully qualified PT, I know tis stuff...time to put my knowledge to the test and practice what I preach.
 
Merry Xmas! 12/26/2009
 
Well we had the most beautiful xmas with our boy, he has such a little personality on him that I love our little googaa talks everyday. Its amazing that I think sometimes I actually know what he's goo'ing about...lol...its funny. He was so spoilt! OMG the toys, I need another playroom!

Ive been feeling quite dizzy and tired, it would be from all the xmas hype and caios around the place. Im looking forward to getting my eating back on track and adding in some morning cardio. Ive been on lightwalks with hubby and bubs which has been nice. Today I spent the whole morning at the xmas sales and stocked up for next years xmas since we put our hands up to have it here, which will be nice for a change.

Ive been really wanting to add in pilates on a saturday morning at a studio around the corner. I think I need it with what my body has been through this year, ie. giving birth and core strength...or should I say lack there of. I find pilates classes qite boring though, like I struggle to get through it. So Im thinking 'studio' pilates will be more of a personal experience as well as much more specific to me. I really need to add it into my week.

As for training Im putting together a schedule for next year..... Im guna do this on my own even if it kills me! I need to prove to myself I can do this and do what I love and studied for so many years, the best way I know how. If I dont start and keep throwing money out then il never become a pro of my own body...I know my body, no one else, I know this stuff ,ive done it before. I remember the last time I competed and paid out ridiculous amounts of cash  thinking "why?" what the fuk are you doing JL? I love this sport, the body, the look, the lifestyle...do it on your own! and showcase yourself as YOU did the hard work YOU trained your own ass off and keep your money for the things you need!

Time to stand tall, get off my ass and focus on the task at hand.
 
struggles 12/22/2009
 
Yes Im struggling big time. I have a 1 foot tall dribbling time consumming bundle of joy who lately wants my 100% attention.  Hes crawling and following me everywhere... I need to routine myself and do meal prepping/studying my "do it myself" return to the figure stage/emailing and housework some how when he sleeps 1hour, 2X a day. This is hard work.... I have a new found respect for competitive sports women with children! I mean it, its nearly impossible to do! BUT i said nearly imposible! I need to be more organised, I need him to be more routined!

On top of this im dealing with Xmas Fesivities and not consming alcohol when Im stressed. On that note-

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/swordchucks3.htm
 
 
Its really quite simple. Why do we make it so hard. Work out your nutrition based on carbs/protiens/fats...if you dont know what your doing seek help with a professional that has had proven success, depending on what your goals are. Get up every morning and do your CARDIO, go to work, do your WEIGHTS (specifically aimed at my schedule) PREPARE you food every week and STAY MOTIVATED. Do what ever you need to do...read mags, surf the net, talk to a positive person, seek professional advise.

Every morning there is an excuse not to get up and do your 20min of HITT.... why? it just sets you another day behind. Yes you have had a shitter of a week, get over it. Theres a  competitor out there that YOU will face on stage and at this moment they too are preparing, they are working harder than you and they also have to do the hard work to succeed. If you do not put in the hard work, then you will not get there, you will fail.

No place is worth going without hard work and determination.
 
Where am I? 12/15/2009
 
I am needing to sit down and work out my pathway through 2010. I need to set out my training/nutrition goals and follow them. Its way too hard without a map, its like trying to find myself around a town ive never been to, once I know my direction its green light go!

Il post my goals where I can revisit them and right the steps ive taken to get there.
 
 
and the weekend comes along and JL goes haywire! Why? I eat everything in sight and feel so weak when it comes to food control. Im a food "Fighter" from mon to fri and a "Lover" sat and sundays. I mean i dont eat crap crap just loads of carbs ie. toast and vegimite for brekie, wholemeal spelt pasty loaded with vegies for lunch with an apple juice, 500gm red meat for dinner with baked potato, cheese, coleslaw  and desert mmm vanilla icecream with a short black drizzled over...awww my favourite!

Can someone comment on this..is this blowing out? or should I have so much more control..... have I beaten myself up to much?

Any intersting links ppl may have for me to read my eyes are wide open.....

oh another issue I have is alcohol....JL you dont HAVE to drink everytime you socialise! RIGHT?!

Bare with me here guys im relearning my control, body and mind desires and what makes me tick and how to become an athlete once again.
 
Focused 12/08/2009
 
Its amazing when you need people in your life to help you set focus, you ask and waalaa they appear.  Its like luck..... you create your own luck right? luck just doesnt appear unless you ask.

Ive had some strong focus these last few days, so strong that Im right on top of things. All of a sudden training and eating nutritionally have become somewhat easy... have I done my 21days of creating the habit then BAM its happening for me?..... has my hard work paid off? All I know is im taking these little steps and its working!

I have found a dedicated partner and we have the same goals. I just cant believe I was talking to my friend today and she's telling me all about her goal which happened to be the same as mine! like hulllooooo why not help eachother to get there together??
 
 
It is Monday 6:00am and the alarm is going off. You lay in bed moaning and groining complaining about having to get up and do cardio. All these excuses start coming to mind on why you could start the cardio exercise program tomorrow instead of today. A word of advice, doing cardio first thing in the morning, will burn the fat that has accumulated in your body instead of burning the calories from the food you just ate. Always keep in mind that the longer you stay in bed, the more reasons come to mind justifying you sleeping longer and starting the cardio work out the next day. Tomorrow will never come until you are absolutely determined to make the first step to a new healthy life. The initial step in starting any fitness/nutrition program is making sure you are certain you will stay with the diet and exercise program. Consistency is the determining factor in you achieving your full potential. Furthermore, seeing your body transform from what it is now to a gorgeous and toned figure will also motivate you in wanting to stay with the program thus help you achieve your goal.

Maribel Sanders
BB.com
 
Lazy days 12/06/2009
 
Well I had a very social and full on weekend. My house ended up a pig sty cause I had everyone here all weekend coming and going. Fitness and good eats went out the window which has totally frustrated me and I feel like shite! Why am I wasting these weekends just being so god damn lazy. Its like I get to Friday and think yahhh holidays and I dont do FA! agggghhh Just get on track Jaime, deal with it and just do it! Im filling my days up with useless endless tasks that steer me more towards a few glasses of wine than a gorgeous run along the beach or a PHAT training session with killer music and no interuptions!

I filled my bookmarks up with inspiring blogs today and reading the lastest oxygen tonight.... ready for the week ahead.

Start the day determined and end it satisfied!
 
Walk and Talk 12/02/2009
 
Went for a huge walk tonight and geez it was releasing...in so many ways. My hips were so tight after Body Attack last night, so active rest was for me today. My head felt clearer and things started to make sense to me.

I love exercising, I love the after feeling. I was born for this, hence why Im a PT. I miss how hard I use to train, how fit my body was. The control I had over my body was awesome. Im now starting to re-live this dream., gaining the control back, I owe this to my family, to me. Having a baby does this to you, you forget who you once were because it becomes all about them. My boys a good boy, Im proud to say that he eats well and sleeps well because I made sure he did. He's routined and he's happy. But because I concentrated on him so much I forgot about me. It's been all about him, and it still is but now I need to be re-routined and then il be 100% happy too.

Wow this woman inspired me today! Sue Torres.. You go girl!
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/female-transformation-susie-torres.htm