Mickey’s Girl

Hi Buddies…….

I went to the dentist for my 6mo. cleaning and the DA looked at me in shock.

Well when I walked in I still had on my prescription shades. So when I got to the desk…she said….you look familiar can you take your shades off? I was like….oh I still have these on….let me put on my glasses. Then she screamed……….

“Oh my gosh……….Tasha you look great. You lost weight.” 

Let me tell you……..I had a smile from here to China. That was the most exciting feeling. She wanted to know what I was doing and so on and so forth. So I told her everything.

It’ nice to have people tell you you lost weight…than having to ask people does it look like I lost weight. When someone tells you without you asking…….you know you’re doing something right.

What an “Awesome” feeling.

On another note……….I dropped that 1200 calorie diet. That is absolutely too low for me. My maintenace calories is much higher. I just subtract 500 cals from that and zig zag the calories and the fat melts away. So I guess I’ll stick to what works. I like food and 1200 a day is not getting it.

For those interested in how I calculate my calories go HERE. They have useful information and tons of other calculators there as well. They even have a zigzag calculator for those who like to zigzag their calories as well.

Thanks for listening………I know I rambled.  

I Love Power90?. I know this workout regimen will work……as long as I keep doing it.

Here’s my P90 Fat  Burning Express Plan for the week of 05/20.

1200 calories daily consisting of

Turkey/Chicken, Vegetables, Fruit, Whey Protein Shakes, Egg Whites, Almonds, & Water. 

Exercise: Power90? Fat Burning System.

I hope to lose at least 6-10inches by 05/27. Wish me luck. By June 14th (my official weigh in and measurement day) I will post before and after pics.

Have a great week everyone.

I haven’t been op since last week. My hubby and I celebrated our anniversary on Monday but we’ve been actually celebrating since Thursday.  

Anyway……..now I’m back op. Starting tomorrow it’s back to the grind. Here’s what I’m doing for the week ending 05/10/07.

My daily WWatcher points are 24.

Thursday: 1200-1500 calories ; The Firm Cardio Sculpt, Upper Body Sculpt, & Ab Sculpt.

Friday:  1200-1500 calories ; The Firm Cardio Sculpt, Lower Body Sculpt, & Ab Sculpt. 

Saturday: 1200-1500 calories ; The Firm Cardio Sculpt, Upper Body Sculpt, & Ab Sculpt.

Sunday: Rest

Monday: 1200-1500 calories ; The Firm Tuff Tape 2 (upper & lower body cardio w/ weights) & 5 Day Abs.

Tuesday: 1200-1500 calories ; The Firm Tuff Tape 2 (upper & lower body cardio w/ weights) & 5 Day Abs.

Wednesday: 1200-1500 calories ; The Firm Tuff Tape 2 (upper & lower body cardio w/ weights) & 5 Day Abs.

Gotta get the weights in……..don’t want flabby skin. Taking it off slow and steady. My motto: Slow And Steady Wins The Race.   Take it off too fast might result in loose skin…..and that’s a no-no in my book.

Anyway……I hate exercise….but it’s a must in my life now. That….plus changing the bad eating habits.

Your past does not equal, nor does it dictate your future. So take this bull by the horns and tackle it. Stand up, be strong, and stay positive. Cause your future is so bright….you’re gonna need shades.

Have a wonderful week Slimmers.

Much love and a HUGE Hug,

Reading another Slimmer’s blog got me to thinking about the food choices I eat. So I wanted to share with you all some of my favorites.

Ground Turkey. I “don’t” eat ground beef unless I grind it myself in my meat grinder. Here’s the one I buy. It’s 99% Fat Free ground turkey by Honeysuckle Turkey.

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One thing for sure……you have to be consistent with the weight loss journey. It’s definitely not fun and easy……but end the long run….it is soooooo worth it. The health benefits out weigh the aesthetics. So I’m happy to say……I’m on my way to a healthier me. I lost a total of 6lbs this week. I honestly think that was a fluke. The most I’ve ever lost was 1-2lbs a week. I think it was because I upped my exercise and lowered my calorie intake to 1200.

Well that’s all well and good…..but that’s “not” going to be a normal fit for me so I’m goint to test out doing 1200 calories this week with working out only 4 days. Here’s my regimen for this week.

(HIIT) = High Intensity Interval Training

Monday: 1,200 

Tuesday: 1,200 calories (HIIT) 

Wednesday: 1200 calories

Thursday: 1,200 calories (HIIT) 

Friday: 1,200 calories

Saturday: 1,600 calories (HIIT)  My treat day

Sunday: 1,200 calories

Have a wonderful week everyone…..

Be strong, choose wisely, & keep your eyes on the prize.

If you can believe it……you can achieve it.

I’m in this fight with you all.

Well I’m gonna get this 2lbs. off by next Monday…….so here’s my exercise and calories for the week. I enjoyed pigging out…..but now it’s back to business.

(HIIT) = High Intensity Interval Training

Monday: 1,200 calories (HIIT)

Tuesday: 1,200 calories (HIIT) (Firm Cardio Sculpt)

Wednesday: 1200 calories (HIIT)

Thursday: 1,200 calories (HIIT) (Firm Cardio Sculpt)

Friday: 1,200 calories (HIIT)

Saturday: 1,200 calories (HIIT) (Firm Cardio Sculpt)

Sunday: 1,200 calories (Rest)

This is my schedule for this week. Time to really get down to business. I want to be at my goal by October and half way there by July. Hopefully I’ll meet my mini goal by May.

(HIIT) = High Intensity Interval Training

Monday: 1,500 calories (Chest and Triceps)

Tuesday: 1,800 calories (HIIT)

Wednesday: 1200 calories (Back, Biceps)

Thursday: 1,800 calories (HIIT)

Friday: 1,200 calories (LEGS)

Saturday: 2,200 calories (HIIT)

Sunday: 1,200 calories (Rest)

This is somewhat like the Wendie Plan. For those counting calories this is a great read on how you “Should Not” eat the same calories daily.

Zig Zag Diet

My calories vary day to day and I save my highest calorie day for Saturdays. I have not weighed myself since 03/13 (last day of my detox)….but let me tell you my size 14’s are loose. I swear by this. It works great for those of you who have hit a plateau as well.

Check it out……..what do you have to lose but weight.