Training and Food Journal: Saturday, February 28 :: Final Day and After Photos

Today marked the end of the Tight Curves Transformation Challenge and I celebrated with pizza and beer for dinner. Woo Hoo! Allan took my after photos for me (warning: photos are posted below and may scare small children so please use caution while viewing ;)) and I was very impressed with the way my body is transforming. I still have a long way to go but for a 43 year old woman I think I look pretty good.

Carlene used her magical machine on me Thursday afternoon and I learned that my hard work is paying off! I have lost 15 pounds, 5% of my body fat, one inch off my hips and three inches off my waist. Good riddance! Sadly, I lost about 3 inches off my chest, however; on the plus side my metabolic age went from 30 to 20! Yay me!

I asked Tom at Bodywell Nutrition to consider sponsoring me with their product for another 12 weeks. They said they would possibly do this for anyone who finishes the Challenge and is motivated. That's me! Unless, of course, I am the winner and then I think I still get some more Tight Curves product to try. I will definitely post whether or not I win or get to continue using the product at no charge. Wish me luck! I will be continuing to work toward my goal of a totally lean, fit and healthy body and will post my progress but probably not a daily journal of my training and nutrition as it has been a rather time-consuming task.

Let me know if you have come across my blog and been inspired to pursue a fitness challenge of your own!

Training:

AM: 35 minutes treadmill

PM: 30 minutes elliptical

Weight training: N/A

Food:

Pre-cardio: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules

Breakfast: 1/2 cup oatmeal with cinnamon and Splenda w/ 1/4 apple

Snack: N/A

Pre-lunch: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules

Lunch: One slice bread and 6 slices turkey (150 cals) and soup (140 cals)

Afternoon snack: N/A

Pre-dinner: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules

Dinner: Two slices Mellow Mushroom meat pizza and two Stella's

Dessert: Cheese blintz with strawberry sauce and two snack size Milky Way bars

Lots of water

BEFORE AND AFTER PHOTOS

Before - Front

After - Front

Before - Back

After - Back

Special thanks to Carlene Steenekamp at Mommy's Body for getting me involved in the Tight Curves Transformation Challenge and providing the nutrition and workout information I needed to get from "before" to "after" and beyond. Please contact Carlene if you would like to experience your own transformation challenge.

Training and Food Journal: Friday, February 27

Tomorrow is the last day of the Challenge and I am so excited for my "after" photos!

Training:
AM: 30 minutes elliptical
PM: 30 minutes elliptical
Weight training: Workout #1/Upper Body

Food:
Pre-cardio: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Breakfast: 1/2 cup oatmeal with cinnamon and Splenda
Snack: N/A
Pre-lunch: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Lunch: Spaghetti and Ragu sauce with ground beef
Afternoon snack: 2 tbsp. peanut butter
Pre-dinner: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Dinner: Some sort of diet soup my Mom fixed that was actually OK for me to eat, lots of protein and veggies in it. I also ate a half a peanut butter sandwich.
Dessert: N/A
Lots of water

Training and Food Journal: Thursday, February 26

Carlene from Mommy's Body (I know, even though I don't have a Mommy's Body I still need guidance and Carlene is the perfect coach) came by to update my stats and it was awesome. More on this in Saturday's post since it is the last day of the Tight Curves Transformation Challenge. Check out Carlene's website for more information about what she can do for pre- and post-natal women or any woman who would like to change the shape she is in.

Training:
AM: 30 minutes elliptical
PM: 15 minutes elliptical
Weight training: Workout #4/Lower Body

Food:
Pre-cardio: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Breakfast: 1/2 cup oatmeal with cinnamon and Splenda
Snack: N/A
Pre-lunch: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Lunch: One slice bread and 6 slices turkey (150 cals) and soup (140 cals)
Afternoon snack: 2 tbsp. peanut butter
Pre-dinner: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Dinner: Chicken taco salad
Dessert: N/A
Lots of water

Training and Food Journal: Wednesday, February 25

After tonight I only have three more workouts until I take the "after" photos. I am waiting to hear back from Carlene on when she will be coming to do my "after" analysis, but I hope it is tomorrow so I can be even more excited for the last couple of days. WOO HOO!

Training:
AM: 30 minutes elliptical
PM: 20 minutes elliptical
Weight training: Workout #3/Upper Body

Food:
Pre-cardio: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Breakfast: 1/2 cup oatmeal with cinnamon and Splenda w/ 1/4 apple
Snack: N/A
Pre-lunch: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Lunch: One slice bread and 6 slices turkey (150 cals) and soup (140 cals)
Afternoon snack: 2 tbsp. peanut butter
Pre-dinner: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Dinner: Chicken breast with rice and diced tomatoes
Dessert: N/A
Lots of water

Training and Food Journal: Tuesday, February 24

One really great thing about changing my eating habits...no extra food in the house and nothing going to waste in the fridge. Oh and there is a number two...Allan has lost 10 pounds! YAY Allan!

Training:
AM: 30 minutes treadmill
PM: 15 minutes elliptical
Weight training: Workout #2/Lower Body

Food:
Pre-cardio: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Breakfast: 1/2 cup oatmeal with cinnamon and Splenda
Snack: N/A
Pre-lunch: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Lunch: One slice bread and 6 slices turkey (150 cals) and soup (140 cals)
Afternoon snack: N/A
Pre-dinner: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Dinner: Rice, diced tomatoes, chicken (Yup...same thing, but a little different every night)
Dessert: Sugar-free Jello
Lots of water

Training and Food Journal: Monday, February 23

Not many days left in the Tight Curves Transformation Challenge and I am really really really excited about my progress. I am totally having bizarre (for me!) food cravings: a hamburger with cheese (so, yeah, a cheeseburger) and sweet potato fries and oatmeal, chocolate chip, raisin, nut cookies. And you know what? I am totally going to have all that, in moderation, of course, because the last thing this woman is going to do is jeopardize all the hard work I have been doing since December 10th! Maybe I will post photos of my indulgence!!

Training:
AM: 30 minutes elliptical
PM: 20 minutes elliptical
Weight training: Workout #1/Upper Body

Food:
Pre-cardio: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Breakfast: 1/2 cup oatmeal with cinnamon and Splenda
Snack: N/A
Pre-lunch: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Lunch: One slice bread and 6 slices turkey (150 cals) and soup (140 cals)
Afternoon snack: 2 tbsp. peanut butter
Pre-dinner: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Dinner: Pasta, diced tomatoes, chicken (amazingly this is NOT getting old with me or Allan...)
Dessert: N/A
Lots of water

Training and Food Journal: Sunday, February 22

Sunday, NASCAR, what more can I say, except that I got my workouts in!

Training:
AM: 30 minutes elliptical
PM: 15 minutes elliptical
Weight training: Workout #4/Lower Body

Food:
Pre-cardio: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Breakfast: 1/2 cup oatmeal with cinnamon and Splenda
Snack: N/A
Pre-lunch: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Lunch: One slice bread and 6 slices turkey (150 cals) and soup (110 cals)
Afternoon snack: 2 tbsp. peanut butter
Pre-dinner: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Dinner: Pasta, diced tomatoes, chicken
Dessert: Jello and cottage cheese
Lots of water

Training and Food Journal: Saturday, February 21

I felt really tired today and actually when I went to bed on Friday night I was really cold and really tired so maybe my body was trying to tell me to take it easy. I gave it the benefit of the doubt, after all, I am only supposed to be doing 4 days of weight training, not seven!

Training:
AM: N/A (Oh my gosh...I never miss AM cardio...but I was feeling really weird, exhausted almost, so I decided it could wait until I gained some energy)
PM: 30 minutes elliptical
Weight training: N/A (again, not feeling quite right most of the day, better to give the body a rest than push too hard)

Food:
Pre-cardio: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Breakfast: 1/2 cup oatmeal with cinnamon and Splenda
Snack: N/A
Pre-lunch: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Lunch: One slice bread and 6 slices turkey (150 cals) and soup (110 cals)
Afternoon snack: 1/4 cup cottage cheese
Pre-dinner: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Dinner: Snacked on cheese and veggies (and a piece of chocolate) at an event also had two small glasses of wine. Ate one slice of bread and two tbsp. peanut butter in the evening
Dessert: N/A
Lots of water

Training and Food Journal: Friday, February 20

The end of the Tight Curves Challenge is nearing and I am so excited about taking my "after" photo. Be sure to check out my "before" photo in the first post if you need a little chuckle.

Training:
AM: 34 minutes treadmill
PM: 25 minutes elliptical
Weight training: Workout #3/Upper Body

Food:
Pre-cardio: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Breakfast: 1/2 cup oatmeal with cinnamon and Splenda
Snack: N/A
Pre-lunch: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Lunch: One slice bread and 6 slices turkey (150 cals) and soup (110 cals)
Afternoon snack: N/A
Pre-dinner: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Dinner: Rice, diced tomatoes, chicken
Dessert: Sugar-free jello
Lots of water

Training and Food Journal: Thursday, February 19

I went to lunch with my mom and she tried to make sure she picked someplace good for me. The dish I chose was very tasty and although it involved rice I don't think it was too bad for me. Allan and I shared the leftovers from both our meals for dinner.

Training:
AM: 30 minutes elliptical
PM: 15 minutes elliptical
Weight training: Workout #2/Lower Body

Food:
Pre-cardio: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Breakfast: 1/2 cup oatmeal with cinnamon and Splenda
Snack: N/A
Pre-lunch: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Lunch: Firecracker Beef at Wok Hay, egg drop soup, crunchy noodles, 2 crab rangoon
Afternoon snack: 2 tbps. peanut butter
Pre-dinner: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Dinner: Leftover Firecracker Beef and Chicken and Broccoli from lunch
Dessert: Sugar-free jello
Lots of water

Training and Food Journal: Wednesday, February 18

I think that the only challenging for me right now about the Tight Curves Transformation Challenge is keeping up with this blog...I was doing really well when I was boycotting the messy office and working in the living room because my laptop was right there out in the open. Now that the swirling vortex Allan and I refer to as our office has been reorganized and is fit to co-work in again, I have a tendency to overlook the laptop and neglect my posting to this particular blog. No problems keeping up with our ALM Photo blog or my Sassy Glass Studio blog, but for some reason I have been neglecting myself in the way of my personal blog!

Well, now that I have that rant out of the way...on with the real reason I have this blog :: MY PROGRESS!

I am really excited about the end of the Challenge. Not because it will be over, but because I want to find out if I am the big winner. I have really amde some big (for me) visual changes :: little to no back fat, absolutely no muffin top, my size 6 pants (with and without stretch) are too big, I have an ass-load of energy, I feel stronger, I feel sexier and I feel like I am going to take advantage of BodyWell's offer of getting another 12 weeks of supplements.

Training:
AM: 30 minutes elliptical
PM: 20 minutes elliptical
Weight training: Workout #1/Upper Body

Food:
Pre-cardio: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Breakfast: 1/2 cup oatmeal with cinnamon and Splenda
Snack: N/A
Pre-lunch: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Lunch: GridIron Burger Personal Fowl salad with blue cheese dressing Afternoon snack: N/A
Pre-dinner: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Dinner: Rice, diced tomatoes, chicken Dessert: N/A
Lots of water

Training and Food Journal: Tuesday, February 17

Feeling good about my progress...but I just wish I hadn't lost so much weight. I need to replace it with muscle and my body is not giving me the results I want...and I know it is me because I could probably push harder. I am afraid of hurting my knees any more than they already are. I am such a wuss!

Training:
AM: 30 minutes elliptical
PM: 15 minutes elliptical
Weight training: Workout #1/Upper Body

Food:
Pre-cardio: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Breakfast: 1/2 cup oatmeal with cinnamon and Splenda
Snack: N/A
Pre-lunch: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Lunch: One slice bread and 6 slices turkey (150 cals) and 1 oz. mozzarella cheese
Afternoon snack: N/A
Pre-dinner: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Dinner: An assortment of protein at PF Changs and two Ichiban beers (belated birthday dinner...and I don't pass up a free meal!)
Dessert: N/A
Lots of water - but maybe not enough as I had terrible pains in my abdominal area in the afternoon and into the evening (and all through the night and into the next morning...) Strange!

Training and Food Journal: Monday, February 16

Less than two weeks to go in the Tight Curves Transformation Challenge and I am so excited! I have been pushing myself and I feel great.

Training:
AM: 46 minutes elliptical
PM: 15 minutes elliptical
Weight training: Workout #3/Upper Body


Food:
Pre-cardio: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Breakfast: 1/2 cup oatmeal with cinnamon and Splenda
Snack: N/A
Pre-lunch: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Lunch: Leftover soup - veggies with chicken and rice
Afternoon snack: 1/2 cup cottage cheese with Splenda
Pre-dinner: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Dinner: Roasted chicken and egg noodles (I ate some skin...it was fantastic)
Dessert: N/A
Lots of water

Training and Food Journal: Sunday, February 15

My will-power wavered a bit today...I are a brownie! Yummo!

Training:
AM: 30 minutes elliptical
PM: 15 minutes elliptical
Weight training: Workout #2/Lower Body


Food:
Pre-cardio: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Breakfast: No breakfast, late for church
Snack: N/A
Pre-lunch: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Lunch: Snacked on fruit and veggies at a get together (and ate a brownie...it was really good!)
Afternoon snack: N/A
Pre-dinner: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Dinner: Vegetable soup with chicken and rice (leftovers from Friday!)
Dessert: N/A
Lots of water

Training and Food Journal: Saturday, February 14

Happy Valentine's Day! Ahhh, this was the day that I felt really tired and it was a chore to do my AM cardio so I didn't push myself and felt so much better for the rest of the day. I got a lot of things done around the house so I was really pleased with a mini-day off!

Training:
AM: 20 minutes elliptical
PM: N/A
Weight training: N/A

Food:
Pre-cardio: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Breakfast: 1/2 cup oatmeal with cinnamon and Splenda
Snack: N/A
Pre-lunch: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Lunch: One slice bread and 6 slices turkey (150 cals)
Afternoon snack: N/A
Pre-dinner: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Dinner: Two slices Pizza Hut pizza and a Miller Lite (hey, it was Valentine's Day...I had to live a little!)
Dessert: N/A
Lots of water

Training and Food Journal: Friday, February 13

Training:
AM: 45 minutes treadmill
PM: 15 minutes elliptical
Weight training: Workout #1/Upper Body

Food:
Pre-cardio: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Breakfast: 1/2 cup oatmeal with cinnamon and Splenda
Snack: N/A
Pre-lunch: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Lunch: One slice bread and 6 slices turkey (150 cals)
Afternoon snack: N/A
Pre-dinner: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Dinner: Baked chicken breast and brown rice
Dessert: N/A
Lots of water

Training and Food Journal: Thursday, February 12

Still hanging n there. I have been a forgetful about posting my daily "reports", but I am getting caught up!

Training:
AM: 31 minutes treadmill
PM: 25 minutes elliptical
Weight training: N/A


Food:
Pre-cardio: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Breakfast: 1/2 cup oatmeal with cinnamon and Splenda
Snack: N/A
Pre-lunch: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Lunch: One slice bread and 6 slices turkey (150 cals)
Afternoon snack: 1/2 cottage cheese
Pre-dinner: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Dinner: Salad at Chinese Buffet and a small plate of protein laden Chinese items- chicken etc. (We attended at meeting and I didn't know what the protocol was for eating/not eating during it. Next time I will know that I can eat before i get there or when I get home)
Dessert: N/A
Lots of water

Training and Food Journal: Wednesday, February 11

Back on my regular schedule of eating and exercise! I already feel better (not that I felt that bad eating some great pizza in FL) but my body needed to get back on track. My legs are still sore from running and I plan to do some more tomorrow either inside or out depending on how my day goes. Only 16 more days left in the Transformation Challenge.

Training:
AM: 45 minutes treadmill
PM: 15 minutes elliptical
Weight training: Leg workout #4

Food:
Pre-cardio: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Breakfast: 1/2 cup oatmeal with cinnamon and Splenda
Snack: 5 crackers with peanut butter (2 tbs)
Pre-lunch: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Lunch: One slice bread and 6 slices turkey (150 cals) and soup (140 cals)
Afternoon snack: 1/2 cottage cheese
Pre-dinner: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Dinner: lettuce salad with vinaigrette dressing, angel hair with a hamburg, onion, garlic and tomato sauce
Dessert: N/A
Lots of water

Training and Food Journal: Tuesday, February 10

No training today, just a lot of driving. I got home around 8pm and it was too late to workout (plus I hadn't eaten since lunch and was hungry)...

Training:
No training...drove all day

Food:
Breakfast: 1/2 cup cottage cheese and 1/4 apple
Snack: 1 oz. mozzarella cheese
Lunch: Lettuce with balsamic vinegar dressing and one slice bead and 6 slices turkey
Afternoon snack: 1 oz. mozzarella cheese
Dinner: One slice bread and 6 slices turkey and soup (110 cals)
Lots of water

Training and Food Journal: Monday, February 9

Still in Florida and trying to get back on track with my nutrition and training...eating better and went for a walk/run this AM. Loved it even though I will be sore tomorrow and my knee will be swollen. I drive all day tomorrow but then I will be getting back to my regular schedule. I only have 18 days left for the Transformation Challenge so I better work really hard.

Training:
AM: 40 minutes walk/run (more running than walking)
PM: 40 minute walk on beach with bare feet
Weight training: N/A

Food:
Pre-cardio: N/A
Breakfast: 1/2 cup cottage cheese and 1/4 apple
Snack: N/A
Pre-lunch: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Lunch: White Chicken Chili and one-half turkey sandwich on marbled rye (no condiments) with lettuce and tomato
Afternoon snack: N/A
Pre-dinner: N/A
Dinner: Salmon, kidney beans and mixed veggies
Dessert: N/A
Lots of water

Training and Food Journal: February 5 through 8

Well, I really thought that I would be able to keep up with my training and nutrition while I headed down to Jacksonville, FL for a few days of relaxation and to check out an art show in Mt. Dora., but I wasn't very successful. I did cardio on Thursday AM and ate on my program all day, but once I arrived at my destination I have not adhered like I thought I would. I have not done any legitimate cardio or weight training either. I am going to have to bust my butt when I get back to town...

I am still loving the Challenge and look forward to seeing just how hard I can push myself until the end of the Challenge on February 28.

Training and Food Journal: Wednesday, February 4

Today was my birthday and my fifth anniversary so I did take this opportunity to have a normal person's dinner...at the sushi buffet complete with some steak, scallop and shrimp hibachi. It was yummy! I am going to on the road tomorrow headed to Jacksonville, Florida for a visit with my friend Carol and to go check out an art show in Mt. Dora over the weekend. I am hoping that the little gym at Carol's condo complex will have some decent equipment so I can get my workouts in while I am there. I have already warned her that I will be staying on my nutrition program as best I can. YAY!

Training:
AM: 30 minutes elliptical
PM: 16 minutes elliptical
Weight training: Shoulders, chest, back (new workout from Carlene)

Food:
Pre-cardio: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Breakfast: 1/2 cup oatmeal with cinnamon, Splenda and 1/4 apple
Snack: N/A
Pre-lunch: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Lunch: Chicken salad with blue cheese dressing at GridIron Burger
Afternoon snack: N/A
Pre-dinner: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Dinner: Overindulgence of sushi and hibachi @ Makino (free dinner for my birthday!) & one Miller Lite
Dessert: One bite of ice cream
Lots of water

I received some new workouts from Carlene today and got right on it. My legs will definitely be sore tomorrow but that is great. Tomorrow is my birthday and I will be 43 years old. I can still remember when I was 18 (and even younger) and I am in better shape now than I have been in years. I love my birthday, it's the best day of the year!

Training:
AM: 40 minutes treadmill
PM: 22 minutes treadmill
Weight training: Legs (new workout from Carlene)

Food:
Pre-cardio: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Breakfast: 1/2 cup oatmeal with cinnamon, Splenda and 1/4 apple
Snack: 1 oz. mozzarella cheese (reduced fat)
Pre-lunch: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Lunch: One slice bread (80 cals), 6 slices of turkey (70 cals)
Afternoon snack: 1/2 cup cottage cheese with Splenda
Pre-dinner: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Dinner: Chicken with rice, diced tomatoes, onions and garlic with a salad of lettuce, onions and baby carrots
Dessert: Sugar-free jello
Lots of water

Training and Food Journal: Monday, February 2

I am back on track today with my training and nutrition. Whew! It's all good! We had some snow today and I wish I had known they had sleds at the grocery store...Allan and I could have gotten some extra exercise in on the hill in back of the house.

Training:
AM: 30 minutes elliptical
PM: 21 minutes elliptical
Weight training: Back

Food:Pre-cardio: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Breakfast: Missed breakfast...got too busy and had to go to the chiropractor
Snack: N/A
Pre-lunch: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Lunch: One slice bread (80 cals), 6 slices of turkey (70 cals) and Healthy Choice Soup (140 cals)Afternoon snack: 1 oz. mozzarella cheese
Pre-dinner: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Dinner: Chicken with rice, diced tomatoes, onions and garlic with a small salad of lettuce and baby carrots
Dessert: Sugar-free jello
Lots of water

Training and Food Journal: Sunday, February 1

Super Bowl Sunday and my nutrition program went all to heck for the day...but it was so worth it. I had a great dinner and I couldn't resist the Dove ice cream bar for dessert. I don't eat a lot of ice cream, but this was a divine treat. Back on course tomorrow!!

Training:
AM: 30 minutes elliptical
PM: N/A
Weight training: Biceps

Food:
Pre-cardio: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Breakfast: 1/2 cup oatmeal with cinnamon and Splenda
Snack: Two tablespoons of peanut butter
Pre-lunch: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Lunch: One slice bread (80 cals), 6 slices of turkey (70 cals) and Healthy Choice Soup (110 cals)Afternoon snack: N/A
Pre-dinner: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Dinner: Steak, twice baked potato and asparagus and mushrooms
Dessert: Three brewskis and a Dove ice cream bar (Super Bowl party...)
Not enough water