It's SHOWTIME!!! Tara's Cutting??? :eek:

[twinnett]

Ok folks...are you coming along for the ride??? I've got 15 weeks until my first contest on September 13th. I am doing the West Virginia MidAtlantic Grand Prix in Wheeling. I decided to use a new journal for this time and I'll go back to my old one after my contests.

I'm working with Jaim right now and I'm starting the Cut Diet as of today..my training will begin on Monday.

I'm excited and ready to go!!!!

STARTING WEIGHT/MEASUREMENTS

WEIGHT May 31: 140#..I started 2 yrs go at 110#..highest weight ever was about 190#

BODYFAT: scale: 24%
Omron: 21%

MEASUREMENTS:

NECK: 11.75
SHOULDERS: 39.5
BICEPS: 10.75
CHEST (under boobs): 30.25
WAIST(narrowet): 29.25
ABS (bellybutton): 31.75
HIPS (around butt): 38
THIGH(high): left: 23 right: 22.5
THIGH(mid): left: 22 right: 21.5
KNEE: 14/ 13.75
CALF: 13.75/ 14

I took pictures, but my camera keeps saying that the device has malfunctioned and the computer can't recognize it. I'm not sure what's wrong, but it's annoying. I'll try to figure it out and post them.

[IronMaiden1522]

Hey Tara!!

Whoo hooo! A contest journal!! You have come so far! Look at that booty too! Your back is sportin a nice V-taper too!

I will be following

[doindbt]

I'm in!!!!

Lookin good girl!!!

[girl22]

hi girl! Glad to see you started a journal!!!! Good luck to you!!!! Also, I think that you have an awsome starting point as others have mentioned!

[amj0883]

You are going to do awesome....count me in

[SNSTerp79]

WooHoo... I have to be on page 1!

You just couldn't wait till Monday, huh? :^)

I'm almost certain I can go to that comp in WVA so you better stick with it woman. I'll be waddlin' up there!

[stinybee]

Hey Tara...I don't usually post in here, but saw you started a new journal and had to stop by and wish you luck!!!! YAY! You decided on the Grand Prix....I think you will really like doing that show! We can keep each other motivated during our contest journeys We should try to train together before you leave too. How's the cut diet going so far today?

[vanessa40]

Found you Tara
You are looking great

[vanessa40]

Hey Tara...I don't usually post in here, but saw you started a new journal and had to stop by and wish you luck!!!! YAY! You decided on the Grand Prix....I think you will really like doing that show! We can keep each other motivated during our contest journeys We should try to train together before you leave too. How's the cut diet going so far today?

Hey girl..
Long time no see
Remember me from O2...lol

[mizone]

Lurked...

Goodluck Tara - enjoy the ride...

[buttercup963]

Oh how exciting! Good luck Tara!

[lmt245]

Yay! Can't wait to follow your progress!

[AgeRage]

you could have at least picked the wedgie! LMBO!!!!!

WHAT a great start, you have put on some great muscle T..........SO in for this amazing journey...you know I am with you 100000000000000000000000000000000%!

Now Jaim forcing me to give her the final GO as well! (YES JAIM I KNOW YOU WILL SEE THIS) BAH! I duno

[sherdi]

New journal for a new journey....I just wanted to say good luck....the most important thing you should do though, is listen to your "inner voice" to make sure you get through this "right", it's going to be tough as hell in parts and it can control you...remember you are in control of this and that this contest prep is just a *part* of yourself...you have many different other aspects to your life that is just as important such as family, friends, work, etc...oh.........also HAVE FUN!!!

[twinnett]

CUT DIET DAY 1

I had a good day today. I went w/ my friend to see Sex and the City. I thought it was really good..I won't give away what happens though!

Drew and I went downtown this evening. They were having something called Zingfest..lol...the symphony was there playing, so we listened for awhile and people watched..some interesting characters!!! There were fair fries and icecream everywhere, but I had eaten my chicken and green beans before we left..

I think I might retake pics and take those down...the wedgie and the face and the hair is REALLY bad!!!!!

Everyone keeps saying how they're stuffed on the Cut Diet...well not me! I was starving every 2 hrs today!! I don't know if I'll be able to workout at 5:30AM next week...if my first meal is at 4, I'm gonna be starving!!!

Tomorrow is church and relaxing...we might go see that new Strangers movie..

SLEEP: 6.5 hrs

WATER: 4.5 L

ACTIVITY: light walking...about 20 or 30 min.

NUTRITION:

1: whey, almond butter, spinach

2: tuna, almond butter, onions, romaine

3: chicken, almond butter, asparagus

4: egg whites, whey, almond butter, broccoli

5: chicken, evoo, romaine,green beans

6: whey, almond butter

ummmm...I like almond butter..lol

[twinnett]

Hey Tara!!

Whoo hooo! A contest journal!! You have come so far! Look at that booty too! Your back is sportin a nice V-taper too!

I will be following

Thanks Jenny!!

I'm in!!!!
Lookin good girl!!!

Not as good as you Roni, but soon!!!!

hi girl! Glad to see you started a journal!!!! Good luck to you!!!! Also, I think that you have an awsome starting point as others have mentioned!

Thanks!

You are going to do awesome....count me in

glad to have you Mandy!

WooHoo... I have to be on page 1!

You just couldn't wait till Monday, huh?
I'm almost certain I can go to that comp in WVA so you better stick with it woman. I'll be waddlin' up there!

Oh yay!!! So happy you're going to come!

Hey Tara...I don't usually post in here, but saw you started a new journal and had to stop by and wish you luck!!!! YAY! You decided on the Grand Prix....I think you will really like doing that show! We can keep each other motivated during our contest journeys We should try to train together before you leave too. How's the cut diet going so far today?

Hey Emily! I'd love to train together! It would be nice to have a spotter!

Found you Tara
You are looking great

Hi Vanessa!

Lurked...

Goodluck Tara - enjoy the ride...

Hi!! Thanks!

Oh how exciting! Good luck Tara!

Thank you!!! I'm gonna need it! Jaim scares me! lol

Yay! Can't wait to follow your progress!

Good!!!

you could have at least picked the wedgie! LMBO!!!!!
WHAT a great start, you have put on some great muscle T..........SO in for this amazing journey...you know I am with you 100000000000000000000000000000000%!

Now Jaim forcing me to give her the final GO as well! (YES JAIM I KNOW YOU WILL SEE THIS) BAH! I duno

Oh I DID have one didn't I????? how embarassing!!!! More so than the fat roll...LMAO

I think you should do it!!!!!! Do the WV show w/ me!!!!!!!!

New journal for a new journey....I just wanted to say good luck....the most important thing you should do though, is listen to your "inner voice" to make sure you get through this "right", it's going to be tough as hell in parts and it can control you...remember you are in control of this and that this contest prep is just a *part* of yourself...you have many different other aspects to your life that is just as important such as family, friends, work, etc...oh.........also HAVE FUN!!!

Thanks Sherri...always the voice of reason and moderation! I WILL keep this in mind and stay sane and healthy through this!! If I don't, come give me a swift kick!

[genevieved]

Wow, who would have thought that Tara would ever cut hehe

[dukefanregard]

Yay!!! Countdown time! I'm so excited to follow this process in case I ever one day decide to compete one day myself.

[LionChick]

haha I laughed at the wedgie as well...

hooray for the cut diet and for cutting--- i can't wait to see how well you progress! sign me in!

[imperfectly_lou]

Leave poor Tara's hungry bum alone!

You know I am along for the ride too hon!

[vanillabn]

Yay Tara!! That's so cool you started a new journal, and I'm so excited to be following along on your journey It's fun to see others doing the cut diet as well!

For in between meals when I'm kinda hungry, I just sip on some Xtend and it helps tide me over until my next meal. You shouldn't be TOO hungry though - have you talked to Jaim? Maybe you should start out at higher cals? How do you like it otherwise?

[moisy]

Hey Tara ... I was so excited to see your new journal!! I almost fell off my chair this morning b/c I am so used to seeing the old one! lol

This is going to be an amazing journey of self discovery, patience and strength. I think Sherri said some wonderful words of advice ... remember it is just a competition ... have TONS OF FUN ... but don't let it control you You will come out a stronger person at the end despite the results

[jaim91]

Thank you!!! I'm gonna need it! Jaim scares me! lol

Umm...thanks?

Everyone keeps saying how they're stuffed on the Cut Diet...well not me! I was starving every 2 hrs today!! I don't know if I'll be able to workout at 5:30AM next week...if my first meal is at 4, I'm gonna be starving!!!

Remember, you've been on the same amount of calories since early in the year. Your body needs to get used to less volume of food in the stomach, not as many veggies. If you want, toss in 2 tbsp of psyllium husk with your egg whites and make a little pancake. It'll create bulk in the stomach, and giev you a hella awesome snack!

. You shouldn't be TOO hungry though - have you talked to Jaim? Maybe you should start out at higher cals? How do you like it otherwise?

We talked. We discussed. And if the problem persists, we'll revise I got her back, lol!

Now Jaim forcing me to give her the final GO as well! (YES JAIM I KNOW YOU WILL SEE THIS) BAH! I duno

Umm...Jaim isn't forcing you to do anything...(but she's gonna keep texting you til you get a restraining order )

[vanessa40]

Good Morning Tara
The Zingfest sounded like fun..
I love almond butter too...yummy

[jordan1007]

Yay!
Best of luck, I will be rooting for ya-by the way, your pics look great, agree with the V-taper!

[pga617]

I'll be following along!

[BarEdul]

Take it and run girl you got a good base to do this with and you can do more!

[AbramsAM]

Yay for a new journal!!

I didn't really get into Sex in the City when it was popular, I watch reruns every once and a while now, but I do think the movie would be fun to watch!

Sorry about being hungry It is hard to adjust to less food in the stomach...drink lots of water!!

[twinnett]

CUT DIET DAY 2

Confession: I'm addicted to Murder She Wrote....lol..I've rediscovered it. I used to watch it with my aunt every week. It was our little tradition..ice cream and Murder She Wrote..no wonder I was fat...every childhood memory and tradition involved food! lol

Pretty relaxing day today. I went to church by myself this morning b/c Drew slept in..

I did some weeding..always fun...leaned the kitchen, did laundry, laid outside, took a nap...full day!lol

I went and rented an XBox 360. I told my kids that the last day of music we would play Guitar Hero. It should be fun! I'm terrible at it though!

I got my workout program from Jaim and it looks absolutely insane!!!! lol...I can't wait for tomorrow's leg workout!

I have to admit, I didn't follow my diet exactly today. I kind of think of tomorrow as the "official" day..lol

SLEEP: 7.5 hrs

WATER: 3 L

ACTIVITY: light walking...about 20 or 30 min.

NUTRITION:

1: whey, almond butter, spinach, blueberries

2: tuna, avocado, PB, onions, romaine, salsa

3: whey, flaxseeds, asparagus, blueberries

4: chicken, lettuce, peppers, evoo

5: whey, PB

I had a few cookie dough tastes.. making them for the staff picnic at school..no more starting tomorrow though! Everyone always wants me to bake something!!! It has GOT to stop...I have got to get my diet under control!!!

[twinnett]

Wow, who would have thought that Tara would ever cut hehe

No kidding...finally!!!! lol

Yay!!! Countdown time! I'm so excited to follow this process in case I ever one day decide to compete one day myself.

Glad to have you along!

haha I laughed at the wedgie as well...

hooray for the cut diet and for cutting--- i can't wait to see how well you progress! sign me in!

Thanks!

Leave poor Tara's hungry bum alone!
You know I am along for the ride too hon!

That's right!!! You've got my back...errr....bum! lol

Yay Tara!! That's so cool you started a new journal, and I'm so excited to be following along on your journey It's fun to see others doing the cut diet as well!

For in between meals when I'm kinda hungry, I just sip on some Xtend and it helps tide me over until my next meal. You shouldn't be TOO hungry though - have you talked to Jaim? Maybe you should start out at higher cals? How do you like it otherwise?

I like it so far...not less food than I'm used to though!

Hey Tara ... I was so excited to see your new journal!! I almost fell off my chair this morning b/c I am so used to seeing the old one! lol
This is going to be an amazing journey of self discovery, patience and strength. I think Sherri said some wonderful words of advice ... remember it is just a competition ... have TONS OF FUN ... but don't let it control you You will come out a stronger person at the end despite the results

Thanks Moisy! You are exactly right!

Umm...thanks?
Remember, you've been on the same amount of calories since early in the year. Your body needs to get used to less volume of food in the stomach, not as many veggies. If you want, toss in 2 tbsp of psyllium husk with your egg whites and make a little pancake. It'll create bulk in the stomach, and giev you a hella awesome snack!

Ok....you are officially crazy!!! That workout for tomorrow is insane and wonderful!!!
I PM'd you a few questions though!
I cheated a bit today Hardcore, badass, balls to the wall starting tomorrow though!

Good Morning Tara
The Zingfest sounded like fun..
I love almond butter too...yummy

Hi Vanessa!

Yay!
Best of luck, I will be rooting for ya-by the way, your pics look great, agree with the V-taper!

Thanks...agree w/ the wedgie too??????

I'll be following along!

Yay! Another follower!!!!

Take it and run girl you got a good base to do this with and you can do more!

Thanks Barb!!

Yay for a new journal!!

I didn't really get into Sex in the City when it was popular, I watch reruns every once and a while now, but I do think the movie would be fun to watch!

Sorry about being hungry It is hard to adjust to less food in the stomach...drink lots of water!!

Yeah...weird thing is, it's not less calories, just different macros..I usually fill up on tons of veggies and eat less protein and fat...we'll see..I'll just have to adjust!