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November 21, 2008 | comments (17) | Uncategorized

Connection

After reading a post about being part of the same web and few connection blogs, my little thinker began to wander.   How connected are we?  We are all part of the human realm, whether you are a believer or not, but just how connected are we?Our behavior duplicates events from person to person..........physically, mentally, and spiritually.   I sat and thought of one of the most soul enriching moments that I carry with me ...

November 10, 2008 | comments (28) | Uncategorized

So I Ran a 1/2 Marathon

My perfect imperfections lead me to October 19, 2008; A day of likeminded spirits. Some of those runners incredibly skilled, some of them incredibly determined, and some of them incredibly shocked they put themselves there.   I will take all three, however let’s really focus on the skilled part, it makes me look good along with my spandex leggings and POLAR HRT watch.  What the hell are runner socks anyways?  It’s ...

October 26, 2008 | comments (31) | Uncategorized

TRANSFORMERS UNITED

JUST A LITTLE PAT ON THE BACK   (If by chance I missed you, it was just because after 100's of profiles, I got crosseyed)I LOVE YOU ALL!...

September 15, 2008 | comments (54) | Uncategorized

DENVER DIARY - 6WKS LEFT!

4     S-MILES in the bucket!Tonight I ran with my best friend Roger.  I suckered him and ironically, we both had one of the best runs each.  We took a deep trail in the woods and were averaging 9min45sec miles.  He has been nursing a knee from a spill off of his dirtbike awhile back.  Roger and I have been best buds for 10yrs.  He has been with me through thick and thin.......(literally) We just c...

September 8, 2008 | comments (16) | Uncategorized

MY PROUD MOMMA MOMENT

#11- Sophie Yesterday, she scored her first ever goal at the first game of the season!!She kicks it in, gets a team hug, walks away proud, and gives a VERY quiet thumbs up!I got all 15 seconds of it!...

September 7, 2008 | comments (15) | Uncategorized

I QUIT RUNNING!

COME TO THINK OF IT, I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A RUNNERI love running, I really really LOVE running.   Right before a big run, I lace up my Mizunos, get my iPod ready, baseball cap positioned, sunglasses in check, and I take one big cleansing breath  and I head off into the sunset.  During my runs, I find a million things to think about.  If I were to document it all, you would probably think I was goofy or ADHD (I will take eit...

September 6, 2008 | comments (23) | Uncategorized

THE BOXER CRUNCH VIDEO

The Boxer CrunchWARNING  ---> Don’t look, my garage is a mess, I am moving!  LOLMy lovely assistant is my cool neighbor Josh HOW TO DO A BOXER CRUNCH:Find a neighbor named Josh  :)Have them stand against a wall for support and stand on the tops of your feetSit up like you are doing a crunchTake your body all the way up The goal is 4 sets of 25(I just loaded it so the video still maybe processing)***Advanced ...

September 2, 2008 | comments (16) | Uncategorized

Pillbug's can cause injuries / Denver Diary

Tonight was a beautiful 3 smiles run in the Texas heat, however I think we had a cold front.  It was only 93 degrees when I ran.  ----> Joining me this evening was the lovely Sophie on her mean purple bike.I tell ya, these runs are getting easier folks!  When you can say, “Oh tonight is my small 3 smiles run…”I will report that it was a smooth flight until about the 2.5 smiles mark.  Little Sophie sl...

September 1, 2008 | comments (12) | Uncategorized

Collecting Footsteps - Denver Diary

"OH Hercules, Hercules, Hercules""OH I AM a runner, I AM a runner, I AM a runner!!!"Personal best tonight........on the treadmill.I started running, and I was smiling as I ran, I felt GOOD!  I felt really GOOD!  I knew that I was testing my will tonight.  I got into the third mile and said, "Let's Go!"  I cranked up the fast music,  and got my run on tonight!!!  Faster, Faster, and Faste...

August 27, 2008 | comments (15) | Uncategorized

-54 Days / Denver Diary

Originally I wanted to run this morning, however my little angel puff started school today.    Today’s goal =  2 smiles I will no longer call them miles! To love them, I've renamed them....... What a really, really good run!   I took off around 6PM today and headed for 2, but ended up with a nice 3 smiles run.  It is amazing how tiny 3 feels after doing 6.  I did look at new shoes today beca...

August 25, 2008 | comments (12) | Uncategorized

Week 2 of Training/Denver Diary

I have decided to log my journey to this run; emotions, thoughts, realities, and physical feelings to this path.   I had so many thoughts run through my head when I ran yesterday.  It is amazing what you can pull from within if you allow those spirits to flourish.  I went through doubts and "what am I doing\'s" to you can do this, and don\'t quit.  As arrived to my house, I felt good, sad, happy, and all the oth...

August 24, 2008 | comments (9) | Uncategorized

6 Miles Down - Road to Denver

I head out the door at 8:30AM.  My goal is 6 miles.  I carried a little bottle of water and walked about a half mile to get nice and warm.  As soon as I hit the intersection of my neighborhood, the gun went off and there I go…………….My first mile was up a very teeny tiny mile long hill that gradually felt my Mt. Kilimanjaro.  My breathing was hard and I couldn’t seem to find my pace....

August 23, 2008 | comments (13) | Uncategorized

Transforming your lowest level habit

Transforming a negative habit into a powerful force! ----- CHECK!One of the results of child abuse is the insanely powerful bearing it has on your personal value/awareness.   Many of the former decisions I made in life were based on the need for notice; needing to feel worthy.  My internal mirrors were all parentally affixed, so my reflections were vastly skewed . It was a full time job convincing others of what was truly in my hea...

August 19, 2008 | comments (16) | Uncategorized

My Transformation

Assignment 1 (take a before photo, attached it to a blank sheet of paper, and around it she wrote down a dozen words/phrases that described what the woman in the photo was feeling inside)Assignment 2 (workout)Yes, I did the Body For Life workout, but I did add 10-15 mins to the cardio. Then, I added one hour of activity 3-4x a week in the evening or afternoon (Running, walking, biking, basketball, swimming, etc) Assignment 3(nutrition)I don't do ...

August 12, 2008 | comments (14) | Uncategorized

My Diet, Tigers, & Bears - O-MY!

I think I woke up before the birds!?  They usually start chirping around this time, maybe they stayed out late last night.  ...........................I have never been one to do extreme diets, it make work for a short period, but because of deprivation, I tend to go off the deep end; trying to recover my body's need for balance.My Transformation "Diet" Plan(It is the Groundhog Day Plan with Bill Murray)Eye...

July 7, 2008 | comments (20) | Uncategorized

Hopscotch anyone?

30 mins into a beautiful morning run, I come to a halt and arrive at the channel where the Ginormous Barges and Forrest Gump shrimpin' boats file off into their neverending ocean ride.I look to my right and find a jetty marathon.The first thing that comes to mind, "Go Get 'Em Sparky!"I prepare for an Olympic style dismount and charge off into the gulf.Rock hopscotch is quite challenging and entertaining.  I start hearing the c...

July 4, 2008 | comments (14) | Uncategorized

Yay! We made it!!!!

Are we there yet?The Mothership has landed, we are on Mustang Island.  Two hours, fifteen minutes, and around forty seven seconds, I have been graced with the inquisitive mind of a newly seven year old.  “Are we there yet,” has been asked thirty one times.  Wait, make that thirty two.    The facilities are yelling my name, so a stop is made in some little town called Mathis, an hour north of Corpus Christi. &n...

July 1, 2008 | comments (16) | Uncategorized

...in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years.

Amazing weekend, Incredible inspiration, Amazing friends. I promise I am not picking bugs from Kathy's hair!  He royally annihilated my chest, tri's, and bi's.     and then, there are some that need that extra push or bacon strip!  Have a wonderful Sunday Folks! ...

June 29, 2008 | comments (5) | Uncategorized

Bill Inspired Me

If Bill can take his drumsticks across the line of a Marathon, then Myo can take her tree trunks and Just Do It!My First Triathlon.........It's On!    ...

June 25, 2008 | comments (17) | Uncategorized

POWERFUL PREMONITON

At 7:00AM, the note on the table read:"Hey Mary Ellen, Greg didn't wake me at all last night to go the bathroom.  He must have slept really hard.  I will see you later.  Justin"  Mom walked into Greg's room, and whisked open the curtains to let the sun shine in.  She said, " Mijo, you want pancakes?  you want eggs?  What do you want? "As she whisked the other curtain, she laughingly said, &qu...

June 24, 2008 | comments (10) | Uncategorized

Dear Accountability Partners

Meet Carlos Pena the Chinchilla! Don't let his furry adorable appearance fool you.  When you put him down, he sprints like Carl Lewis.   Clarissa & Carlos Poem For the Day: When you have finished your last set, and think you are out of might.Take a deep look inside,and find that triumphant fight. This challenge is merely a beginning,to a life you are about to lead.An intensive 12 wks of work,will plant ...

June 24, 2008 | comments (10) | Uncategorized

The 5 You Meet in Heaven; with a side of retainers

Monday, June 23, 2008I woke up without my retainer in, ERGGG!  It drives me nuts when I do that.  When you spend a small fortune on your "grill" and neglect the maintenance, you get a little bummed.  So today, I smile with a mouth full of devices.  I have made my goal to reach a size 2.  I am not far, but I am still with a plan.  >  Clean eating (5 meals a day, predetermined...

June 23, 2008 | comments (7) | Uncategorized

Congratulations

To all of you that have entered this challenge, and another congratulations to theVERY brave souls that posted pictures. I know this powerful step well, and the courage you mustered.It is very freeing and very liberating.   Sincerest congratulations to you all.You are well on your way to the world of TRANSFORMATION. Goodnight to you all!...

June 22, 2008 | comments (5) | Uncategorized

Don't Close Your Eyes - Reader Warning

I was in my room when I heard the yelling.  Mind you, this was not an unfamiliar cry in the place I called home.  It was a daily struggle to find peace in house of abomination.  My 16yr old mentally handicapped brother was whimpering in the living room.  I am listening to a conversation in which my brother is being belittled by my father.  "Daddy, leave me alone!"  in a wailing whimper.A sound ech...

June 21, 2008 | comments (6) | Uncategorized

Can you forgive? Reader Warning

It was a cool fall day in Texas.  I was 11yrs old.  The thirty minute bus ride home from school was loud, as I crouched low in my seat.  I didn't make eye contact, I didn't talk much.  My brother sat across from me, and stared at the cars driving by..........The smells, the sounds, so vivid.It was our stop, and we (my sister, my brother, and I) filed off of the bus and found the trusty beat down family car.  I was fearful...

June 20, 2008 | comments (18) | Uncategorized

My Transformation Triangle

The implicit agreement with Spiritual,  jumproping to the cross and laying it downthe adjusted observance of a wholesome Mental,  swimming to my freedom from painand the diligent pursuit of a reflective and refined Physical.  training with vision to protect my templeThe release of the past and gifts of the future..............finally, alive at 35.   ...

June 20, 2008 | comments (5) | Uncategorized

La Tomatina and my OB/GYN

I have always wanted to go to partake in the Worlds Largest Tomato Fight..............9Mos in a small paragraph:When I was pregnant with Sophie and heading to my first OB/GYN appointment.  I was a miserable morning sickness 12wks pregnant.  I walked in to meet my Dr..............my friends, meet, Dr. Casanova.  Yes, that is his name.He was drinking a myoplex while asking me the pertinent questions. I say, "Hey, I did that cont...

June 19, 2008 | comments (7) | Uncategorized

Really Boring Blog

Its Wednesday! I had breakfast with the President of the Chamber of Commerce this morning.   He has asked me to be a board member.  We have been working side by side for about a month now; launching a health initiative.  I am volunteering my time (that I have a lot of) devising a strategy to launch throughout the Hispanic community via media.  We are targeting healthcare and all the wonders underneath that umbrella. ...

June 18, 2008 | comments (10) | Uncategorized

Tues, June 17th Fitness Ramblings

Woke-up (<-- that is always a good thing)1) 2 HB eggs, malt o meal with blueberriesToday I am doing cardio along with back and bicep-als.  Quite possibly two of the sexiest groups on a woman, IMHO...2) Post workout shake, protein, and fruitYAY, a recipe video posting!3) Chicken, rice, some frozen vegetable surprise, and an appleAfter that, I am probably hitting the pool again.....It is a drug and I also think it is making me His...

June 17, 2008 | comments (4) | Uncategorized

Frustrated. Thank you my friend, you know who you are.....

  Last night, I was beyond frustrated.In a few particular scenarios, I have stuck my hand out for help.  I have gotten no response.  Does this define my worth....again?  Am I not worthy of an ear?As a person who grew up constantly battling self-worth through the unfortunate circumstances of abuse, I found myself requestioning the value of my being.  If I stick my hand out and no one grabs, am I worthless?&n...

June 17, 2008 | comments (3) | Uncategorized

Mon. June 16th, day one of like of like 15,000

It is Monday. 1)  I inhaled cream of wheat, 2 HB eggs, and a handful of kisses from SophieDid 1hr of Low Intensity fat burnin' cardio at 120bpm2)  Inhaling a protein shake right this moment1hr of swimming laps3)  4 hb egg whites, squash, and crackersAbout to head out and swim 48 laps, ONE mile folks!!!Then, Sophie and I will add another recipe video to the file.  This one is MY FAVORITE, hands down! Easy schmeezy and tast...

June 16, 2008 | comments (8) | Uncategorized

Take It From Me

.............one of my favorite books!  I have read so many autobiographies that I could throw out wet marshmallows and whoever it landed on, I could tell you what they were doing at 18 years of age.I always joke that I am the Hispanic version of Erin Brockovich.  In my life, trials and tribulations seem to be as common as opening a door.  I have realized after 35yrs, each "trial" handed to me is this wonderful ...

June 16, 2008 | comments (4) | Uncategorized

6wks -- July 27th

This is my goal, to kick it up a notch.  Right before my back injury, I was at 13.6% bodyfat.  I am about 18% right now.   I am shooting for 14-15% on July 27th!  Lifting my protein shake to you! 1) Yogurt1hr of low intensity fat burning cardio, HR @ 120bpm2)  1 sc protein/mixed fruit3) boring tuna, crackers, and my favorite, butternut squash4)  I literally have NO creativity today with food, tuna, crackers...

June 15, 2008 | comments (8) | Uncategorized

Stripping the layers of pain within the flesh

Thank goodness for baseball caps, I would cry on the treadmill from the loss of my brother.  I would get angry at my childhood, "Why can't I stop this ugly stick from beating me down?"  I would get sad at my reflection on the elliptical screen, 30 minutes down and I am still the "ugly fat gir."  My arms would get weak from revisiting the death of my Uncle.  My squats would crumble when I saw the belt coming...

June 15, 2008 | comments (6) | Uncategorized

Boy, do I have a funny for you.

But, I will tell you later...... I am off to swim 20laps, Dora goggles and all.  This picture makes me look like those dogs that stick their noses up to the camera and it is 5x bigger than it is! LOLOLOL  1)  3 egg whites and 2 corn torts with salsa2) chicken and rice, apple3) protein shake (scoop vanilla protein, 1c froz mixed fruit)   I just finished legs.....................OMY, they are trashed.&nb...

June 12, 2008 | comments (8) | Uncategorized

Is it just me?

Go Shanesky and Jerbear!!(Lets shoot for a Hummer instead of an 80's camaro,I don't think all of that muscle can fit in a little car!)We are going to see alot from them, I just know it.  ...

June 12, 2008 | comments (6) | Uncategorized

Emotional and my baby is 7!!

This board has been very emotional for me today.  I think I let out alot of my emotions and not that it is bad, it has just pulled alot of tears out.Bless ALL OF YOU.  Thank you for your acceptance.  Thank you, thank you!My pumpkin Sophie has officially turned 7 today.  It is HER DAY, so with that being said, it means hours at the pool, followed by a treat from the ice cream man, and dinner wherever she wants.  My li...

June 10, 2008 | comments (5) | Uncategorized

To Jonnae and The Taylor Family

God looked around  His gardenAnd He found an empty placeHe then looked down upon the earthAnd saw your precious hurt face He put His arms around youAnd lifted you to rest;God' s Garden must be beautifulHe always takes the best. He knew that you were sufferingHe knew you were in painHe knew you' d never everGet well on earth again. So He closed your weary eyelidsAnd whispered " Peace be thine "Then He took you up to H...

June 9, 2008 | comments (7) | Uncategorized

A Special Blog to my Brother

In Loving MemoryGregorio Joaquin LedesmaNovember 16, 1973        –       September 30, 2002  For all the souls he touched, And all the lives he changed,To all the paths he crossed,He is now in Heaven,Still playing his beautiful music.     CelebrationSitting in the pew between my Mother and Father,  I vividly remember looking up and seein...

June 8, 2008 | comments (7) | Uncategorized

SUN, June 8

I am chugging my coffee.I have a read a few blogs on people letting go of caffiene and it freaks me out.  I have such an intimate relationship with my coffee.  We love each other.  He keeps my hands warm, he perks me up, and every now and then I give him top of the cup kisses.  Some people have their vices, mine is coffee.  :)Today will be cardio, and I call it my long day.  This is only because it is MY FREE DAY.&nb...

June 8, 2008 | comments (8) | Uncategorized

Sat, June 7th

My meals are so boring right now; I need to modify!  I think I focus so much on Sophie in the morning,  I grab what is quick and easy.COFFEE, my saviour1)  2 pieces of ww toast w/ HB eggs, (2 no yolks)drank a little bit of a SF MonsterDid arms today.  I was supposed to do cardio, but I swapped today and tomorrow.  My back is tender from multiple things.  I did bis and tris, baby-ing my left shoulder.  Good arm w...

June 7, 2008 | comments (1) | Uncategorized

The Bishop, Diane Ladd, and AROD

After putting Sophie to sleep last night, I thought to myself, can I really do this?I have been in and out of the restaurant industry since 92.  I believe the majority of us wait tables a time or two in our lives.  As I got older, trying to find my path and constantly saying, “Oh, I am just waiting tables for now…..”  I found myself trying something else, and then migrating back to the restaurants.Let me share ju...

June 7, 2008 | comments (3) | Uncategorized

I dated Bill Clinton, Fri - June 6th!

Well, I tossed and turned last night.  Maybe because I was dating Bill Clinton. I ended the nightmare at 5AM.  Had my cup o' joe and inspiration fix!1)  6AM- Malt o meal with blueberries, and 4oz cottage cheeseJumproped for an hour and did abs2) 9:30 - I had a slice of key lime pie; it was a nice change to a shake!3)  A big ole salad with 3 HB Eggs (2-no yolks), rice.Legs6 strip sets of Leg extensions6 strips sets of...

June 6, 2008 | comments (12) | Uncategorized

Thursday, June 5

Woke up at 5:45, enjoyed  1 1/2 cups of coffee6:30ish- Ate 1/2 c of malt o meal with blueberries, 3 hard boiled eggs (2 without the yolk)I am off to the gym, I will post my workout and follow my diet online.WHEW, just did 40mins of back and an hour on the elliptical HIIT style, I was FEELING IT.  I COULDN'T stop!!!  I know you know that feeling, when the music is pumping!!!For any of you that take the time to read this, I have a ba...

June 5, 2008 | comments (1) | Uncategorized

I am NEVER doing a 12wk again! My program is at least 3120wks long!!!!

I have to come to realize what my transformation will be all about. Last night, I met a friend for drinks.  He has been a good friend for so many years.  He knows that I am struggling right now with finding work.  So, I met him and we laughed, ate Tuna Tartare (love that stuff!) and I had one , ok 1 ½ glasses of wine.   We sat there for any hour almost crying from laughing so hard.   At the end of the nig...

June 5, 2008 | comments (12) | Uncategorized

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