tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69117810305456999162024-03-21T21:39:41.902-07:00The Broken Road....Ramblings about my fitness journey, raising 3 teenage daughters, losing my dad, and loving my life.Tabithahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07804025624930944257noreply@blogger.comBlogger91125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6911781030545699916.post-56060787892652905502012-03-05T18:20:00.000-08:002012-03-05T18:20:24.286-08:00Making **it happen!"There are two kinds of people in this world, ones that watch and wait for things to happen and those that make shit happen." I am pretty sure you know which category I fall into if you read this blog.<br />
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So, as I have shared, I found myself struggling after my competition to find my footing again. Now I am really feeling my mojo and I love it. I have started working with Niki two days a week training. And I am following my meal plan like the dedicated focused person I am. My weight is down to 141. Just 5 pounds to go to hit "off season" goal.<br />
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Saw this today and have to post. Sometimes straight talk is exactly what some people need to hear!<br />
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My weight was down to 145 after being sick. Two days of eating very clean and I am at 142.8 this morning. What can I say? This stuff works. It is a pretty tight meal plan and I will follow it until March 27th. Then I will change it up. I am actually eating under 900 calories with a goal of fat and weight loss. Still seeing what I can do for that Biggest Loser competition at work.<br />
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Ultimate goal is to drop 10 pounds and lower my body fat to right around 20% and maintain this up until I compete again. Maintenance is the tricky part for me but I am learning!! I really struggle to stay on task without a goal and the sense of urgency that brings with it. And my goals need to be tangible. Looking good for summer vacation doesn't work for me. It has to be competitive in some way, shape, and form.<br />
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Next week I start training with a Niki! Very excited about this because I have never really worked consistently with a trainer one on one and I think it will drive me to get back to hitting it hard in the gym too. Of course I have Mike always by my side but his business is taking off like mad (WOO-HOO!!) and I trust Niki from working with her for the competition. I think this will be a GREAT move for me. Of course I will still be working out on my own the rest of the week. Only training six times a month. :)<br />
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Yesterday I took my oldest, Taylor on her second visit to a college that has expressed interest in her. We met with the academic adviser, had a meeting with the person in charge of Health Professions, and then she went off with a girl from the volleyball team and Madison and I went to the mall for a couple of hours. Met back at the College, and met up with the coach again. I have been pretty adamant about letting Taylor own this process and make the decisions as we visit schools.Yesterday, she accepted an offer to attend Parkland College with a full athletic scholarship. I had to use all my control not to tear up in that coaches office and embarrass her. Proud mommy moment. And not because of the scholarship, but because of the way she handled herself through the entire process. Smart kid. :)<br />
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Grocery store for me today. Two papers to write for school. Two lessons plans to prepare for my field work. But for now.....I am still savoring a wonderful yesterday and a quiet morning.<br />
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Just this morning, snowed in and bitter cold, I was thinking Boot Camp or Hibernate. Hibernate was winning. My facebook status reveals this. Stay home, write my two papers due today, stay warm. Then I saw this post:<br />
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Back to work, classes started tonight, life resumes insanity. Flying to Florida tomorrow for my grandfathers funeral and then flying home Thursday and today I have a hella head cold. Should be interesting. This is what we love about life, right??? It keeps us guessing.....<br />
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A couple of interesting motivational pieces I have stumbled upon.....<br />
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This year's agenda is to master my finances. I am such a slacker in this area of my life it is criminal. I have decided this is no longer acceptable for me and I need to take steps to change this. Now is the time. I am sure I will be blogging about it as I go. <br />
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I will also take my fitness to a new level. I have been up and down due to a shoulder injury. Done with that. My methods of training will have to change, not whether I do it or not but how I do it. I will move to more reps, more bands, more cables and less heavy upper body lifting. I am absolutely loving my Boot Camps and hope to continue to do those also.<br />
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I have 10 pounds to drop in the near future and 10% bodyfat to shed. I am going to join the Biggest Loser competition at work to help motivate me to do this. I LOVE a good competition!!!<br />
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6 more classes until I complete my Bachelors, which means 2012 I will graduate from Kendall College. The same year Taylor graduates from high school. That goal has been in progress for 6 long years now!! Two years for my AA, 3 years at Kendall, and 1 year off in between. Wow.....<br />
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How appropriate is this.....<br />
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I have lived this process. It all starts upstairs. Trust me. If you don't change your thoughts your actions will never evolve. Once you fix your head...you will KILL your goal!! <br />
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And stop saying you CAN'T. You absolutely CAN. Perhaps you just chose not too. <3Tabithahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07804025624930944257noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6911781030545699916.post-59173803820064613442011-12-31T10:53:00.000-08:002011-12-31T10:53:53.673-08:00New Years Eve....So, another year ends as another year begins. I am a constant work in progress thus the new year does not compel me to make a list of crap I need to fix or change about myself. For me, that is an ongoing process. But it is an opportunity for reflection and introspection. It has been a great year! But then again, I can't remember the last time it wasn't. There have been some rough moments, but never a time I can recall saying "That year sucked." Is it because I am just drowning in greatness over here? Highly unlikely. It's all about perspective. I try not to dwell on the negative moments, the rough spots, and I am not big on self pity or playing the victim. Let's be real...sh*t happens to everybody. I cry, I complain, I lock myself in the bathroom....but I always move on!! That's my motivational speech for the new year. :) <br />
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I will train with the utmost intensity, dedication and desire.<br />
I will turn obstacles into opportunities to demonstrate my power and strength.<br />
No feat is b<span class="text_exposed_show">eyond my reach, I will write my own destiny. </span><br />
<span class="text_exposed_show">The hell with genetics, I will determine my physical prowess and strength.</span><br />
<span class="text_exposed_show"> I am an action taker not an action faker.</span><br />
<span class="text_exposed_show"> I am a leader not a follower. </span><br />
<span class="text_exposed_show"> There are no magic pills. </span><br />
<span class="text_exposed_show">My strength and power originate from my intensity and devotion. </span><br />
<span class="text_exposed_show"> There are no shortcuts to the top. </span><br />
<span class="text_exposed_show">The warrior’s journey is never ending.</span><br />
<span class="text_exposed_show"> I will surge forward, improving myself each day.</span><br />
<span class="text_exposed_show"> I will rise to the top, overcome all obstacles, and destroy my enemies.</span><br />
<span class="text_exposed_show"> Excuses are weak, warriors are strong. I am a warrior.</span><br />
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<span class="text_exposed_show">I AM A WARRIOR. </span>Tabithahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07804025624930944257noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6911781030545699916.post-6905126925103159702011-12-29T08:58:00.000-08:002011-12-29T08:58:31.324-08:00How true is this?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UTjRxaSO1Ic/TvycBA7b9FI/AAAAAAAAAGo/R1QMaWlls-c/s1600/385022_268287913232220_138006939593652_739511_1619237935_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="219" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UTjRxaSO1Ic/TvycBA7b9FI/AAAAAAAAAGo/R1QMaWlls-c/s320/385022_268287913232220_138006939593652_739511_1619237935_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Tabithahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07804025624930944257noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6911781030545699916.post-75702603510506654352011-12-29T08:56:00.000-08:002011-12-29T08:56:39.646-08:00Do Not Give Up.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Dj53cTZ00Ow/Tvya41Mf9eI/AAAAAAAAAGc/s6VTAoiy28Q/s1600/378139_10150557524915802_133136530801_10934661_533981829_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Dj53cTZ00Ow/Tvya41Mf9eI/AAAAAAAAAGc/s6VTAoiy28Q/s320/378139_10150557524915802_133136530801_10934661_533981829_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Each day you will be asked to make a multitude of choices. Handle each choice as it arises. Choose carefully. Choose wisely. Keep your ultimate goal in mind. Each little choice leads to great success. It is a journey. It can not be conquered in a day nor can it be destroyed by one choice. If you make a less than healthy choice, leave it behind you and move forward. Do not allow yourself to quit or give up. It is NOT an option.Tabithahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07804025624930944257noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6911781030545699916.post-88741777340460578152011-12-28T08:55:00.001-08:002011-12-28T08:55:24.145-08:00Thought for today....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N9ZH1OGlO1M/TvtJ7I5oUQI/AAAAAAAAAGQ/4jOejnVxJN8/s1600/378718_316002188422973_191311910892002_1028216_1031699463_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N9ZH1OGlO1M/TvtJ7I5oUQI/AAAAAAAAAGQ/4jOejnVxJN8/s1600/378718_316002188422973_191311910892002_1028216_1031699463_n.jpg" /></a></div>Tabithahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07804025624930944257noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6911781030545699916.post-15913359787567974022011-12-27T06:28:00.000-08:002011-12-27T06:28:19.114-08:00Dear Tabitha, Bodybuilding.com would like to feature you....WHAT?!?!?Yes that was an email I received from bodybuilding.com this year along with some paperwork I had to fill out and submit to be considered for their Over 40 (gulp!) Transformation of the Week. So I filled it out and submitted it and that was that. For those of you not in the know, bodybuilding.com is quite the online community for the fitness elite and the fitness elite wanna-be's (that's me). I was simply thrilled just to receive the email.<br />
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Fast forward to November.....and TA-DA! <a href="http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/body-transformation-tabitha-trained-for-the-stage.html#.TsW-Y_XWaOw.facebook%20">http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/body-transformation-tabitha-trained-for-the-stage.html#.TsW-Y_XWaOw.facebook </a><br />
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Not going to lie, THIS was awesome! **insert happy dancing here**<br />
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I posted it on facebook and shared with others. Apparently not everyone shares my excitement. I submit the following comment in regards to my feature:<br />
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<span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text">"It is NOT what is on our outside that pleases God, but what is on the inside. a WEIGHTLIFTERS for God program may better suit you."</span><br />
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<span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text">Hmmm...where does one begin? This was not a random stranger, this was indeed someone I know very well. I chose to ignore the post because I knew the poster was trying to elicit a response and I wasn't going to play. But it is there, in my mind. If I was a better person anytime this is brought to my mind I would perhaps pray for this person. I generally just refile it, in the junk drawer of my mind. </span><br />
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<span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text">But I saw something today that made me think of it again:</span><br />
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Some of us have it. Some of us don't.Tabithahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07804025624930944257noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6911781030545699916.post-57230666951995806612011-12-27T06:10:00.000-08:002011-12-27T06:12:48.906-08:00Auld Lang Syne.....Like an old friend this blog is still here. Holding memories and secrets, reminding me of things accomplished and things to come. One of my New Years goals will be to return to blogging. As I moved from my goals of 2011 into just doing life there seemed to be less to blog about, everything so mundane. Who wants to read that? Thus, I have come to realize this blog isn't for 'them'. It is for me. So I will make it a priority; no deadlines, no must do's, just an old friend, here when needed. I enjoy this.<br />
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2011 was an incredible year for me and I am looking forward to 2012 with New Ambitions and Great Expectations. Maybe I should change the name to that....<br />
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With the New year comes talk of resolutions. I don't make resolutions anymore. Why should I ? I never kept them when I did make them. I make goals now. And along with my goals I make plans. You know the saying: A goal without a plan is simply a wish. In the past 5 years I have learned to distinguish between the two and I like goals much better!<br />
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So you are welcome to come along with me on this journey...it won't always be exciting, but then again the calm, still moments are some of my most favorite. Please remember, although something in this blog may touch you or motivate you, inspire you or even annoy you , I do this for me.<br />
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So let's see what 2012 brings us. What we can learn. How we can grow. What we can move and what we can be moved by....life is continuous and so should our pursuit of it be.<br />
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