Well, as many of you know I attended a training camp, Cathy Savage Camp, this past weekend in Chicago. Let me just tell you that it was awesome. I really feel prepared now. However, I have no excuses. She gave me all the info I need to be successful.
My first competition will be in Chicago on October 11. I am currently 12 weeks away. I have a lot to do. But I will keep you posted! Thanks for all your support!
Erin
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Porfolio pictures
My friend, Angie Deitline, was nice enough to take some pictures of me for my portfolio. I think she did an amazing job. She is a kindergarten teacher who does photography as a hobby. But she recently did my dad's wedding and the pictures were awesome. Please visit her website at http://www.gracephotography.zenfolio.com/ She takes amazing kids pictures. Keep her in mind if you need wedding, engagement, family or fun pictures. Here are some of the pictures she took of me!
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Birthday cheating
Well, I have been looking forward to this weekend for a long time. Why? Well, my daughter turned 8 today and we had a birthday party yesterday. I have been waiting because I knew we were having a brownie cake with icecream. Have I mentioned how much I love brownies and icecream!!! And let me tell you it was worth every bite. Well, that is over now. Back to the training!
Let me ask you a question. Have you noticed yourself saying no to foods that you would normally eat. Just think about how many calories you are avoiding by just being conscious of what you put in your mouth!!! Good Luck to all of you in your fitness goal. I hope I am motivating you. Well, not to cheat. But I want you to know that if you know you have an event coming up. It is okay to indulge a little. Just make sure you plan for it. It really does make it taste that much better!!!! Do I feel guilt? Not one little bit!!!
Erin
Let me ask you a question. Have you noticed yourself saying no to foods that you would normally eat. Just think about how many calories you are avoiding by just being conscious of what you put in your mouth!!! Good Luck to all of you in your fitness goal. I hope I am motivating you. Well, not to cheat. But I want you to know that if you know you have an event coming up. It is okay to indulge a little. Just make sure you plan for it. It really does make it taste that much better!!!! Do I feel guilt? Not one little bit!!!
Erin
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Sponsorship and Donation
Hello,
Well, I am still looking for sponsorships and donations. I will be having pictures taken next week for my first portfolio. I will also be starting my own website. I will post all my sponsors and donators on my website. I will also be having a Tshirt made up with my sponsors logos for the competition. Also, I can work with you for the terms of the sponsorship that is agreeable with both of us. I am accepting sponsorships and donations in any amount. Every little bit helps. Thanks so much for your support. Please check back soon.
Erin
Well, I am still looking for sponsorships and donations. I will be having pictures taken next week for my first portfolio. I will also be starting my own website. I will post all my sponsors and donators on my website. I will also be having a Tshirt made up with my sponsors logos for the competition. Also, I can work with you for the terms of the sponsorship that is agreeable with both of us. I am accepting sponsorships and donations in any amount. Every little bit helps. Thanks so much for your support. Please check back soon.
Erin
Latest Update
Hello all,
Sorry for the delay in a new post. Things are still going well. I had my body fat tested today. I dropped 2%. Only 8% more to lose to reach my goal. I have lost 3.8 pounds of fat and gained 0.8 lbs of lean mass. I am eating very well. I am eating very clean. Basically, no processed foods. Lots of chicken, turkey burgers and fish, all fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables. It may sound boring, but it is actually not too bad. It is getting easier. My workouts have definitley intensified as well. I feel good about my progress. I am leaving next Friday for a training camp in Chicago. I am so very excited about this. Many of the girls that trains with this camp have been on the cover of several magazines, such as Oxygen and have done work with many big companies such as Nike and BOSU. The trainer, Cathy Savage, was also featured on MTV. I will definitely have pictures from my training. Well, I will keep you posted!! September is coming fast! Thank you for all your support!
Erin
Sorry for the delay in a new post. Things are still going well. I had my body fat tested today. I dropped 2%. Only 8% more to lose to reach my goal. I have lost 3.8 pounds of fat and gained 0.8 lbs of lean mass. I am eating very well. I am eating very clean. Basically, no processed foods. Lots of chicken, turkey burgers and fish, all fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables. It may sound boring, but it is actually not too bad. It is getting easier. My workouts have definitley intensified as well. I feel good about my progress. I am leaving next Friday for a training camp in Chicago. I am so very excited about this. Many of the girls that trains with this camp have been on the cover of several magazines, such as Oxygen and have done work with many big companies such as Nike and BOSU. The trainer, Cathy Savage, was also featured on MTV. I will definitely have pictures from my training. Well, I will keep you posted!! September is coming fast! Thank you for all your support!
Erin
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Frustration
Okay, part of this journey is about learning the frustrations that go along with making new habits. Today, I am frustrated. But I have two choices... #1 throw in the towel, or #2 refocus, look at what I can improve on and work harder. I am choosing #2. I know how much work I have to do. I really thought it would be easier. I am working out hard, I mean really hard. I think I am looking tighter and more defined, but my body fat results today didn't show what I want. Well, this is a wake up call for me. I have gotten away from writing down every calorie as I was going on how I felt and estimates. Well, if I am going to compete in the big leagues, then I better learn to be more self-disciplined like them. This is so much harder than I imagined. But I know that is how my clients feel. I am sure you have felt it would be easier, only to realize it takes a lot more than you thought. The eating and the workouts have to match. That is why Target Metabolism is so wonderful. It shows me the truth and now we have to play with numbers to figure out where I need to be. No more guessing games! I am going back in 1 week. So, I am re-motivated after sulking for a minute, and it is on! I am in competition with myself! I have to be better to reach my goals. I really want this. That is something you have to ask yourself, when the road gets bumpy or you reach a road block, will you pick #1 or #2! But let me just say, if you pick #1, you'll never know if next week would have put you on the fast track! And I have to know. How bad do you want it????
Erin
Erin
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