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

[stinybee]

Looks like you are doing okay. I wouldn't sweat a few bites of cookie dough. Especially this far out....closer to the show and I will come kick your butt personally! I guess I didn't calculate it right...is it really 17 weeks away??? Why the heck am I dieting already..LOL!!!! Looking forward to the carb up tonight?

[stinybee]

Duh..nevermind realized you had the carb up last night!

[SNSTerp79]

Have fun with your Crackberry... I mean Blackberry. You can be on BB.com non-stop now!

[AgeRage]

You'll overcome this and I think that this trip to see Age is just what you need!!!!!

YOU ARE SO RIGHT!!! we need girl time!!!!!!!!!!!! She needs some AGE TLC!

I have been looking inward and analyzing things, and I think that I secretly bake not only for other people but really to taste the dough and not feel like it's my fault or something for cheating you know? Or that it doesn't count b/c it's just dough and not "real" food...I also think I'm really trying to test myself and prove that I'm weak or something..I keep setting myself up to fail and I need to set myself up to suceed!!That means to stop the baking, as much as I love it, until I can safely know that it's not going to tempt me!

yes, good realization. I was going to say something about you stop baking so much....but I know this is how you serve others Maybe we can help you come up with something else....you are blessed with many talents you know

*tiptoes in*

Pssst... I never thought the day would come that one of us would actually be cutting..

Good Luck.. I'll be 'checking in'..

AHHH MARY!!! We miss you



READY FOR SOME FUN?!??!?! ONE MORE DAY!

[AgeRage]

oh and by the way, Tara won't have anything to tempt her in my apt....I have nothing that resembles any kind of cookie dough................cookies? what are those? I have no idea! these cabinets and refrigerator are CLEAN AND LEAN!!!!!!

[twinnett]

yeah...you're not married to the Pillsbury Dough Boy..lol "I need something sweet..."

Did you all hear about the death of Amanda Savell??? So sad..murder/suicide by her ex boyfriend, who was a steroid dealer


http://www.liahalsall.com/2007/03/figure-of-day_25.html

[jaim91]

I'm so glad you were close to passing out/falling down after the circuit...

I aim to please

[kledbetter]

hola!

[amj0883]

Lovely workout!!! I know you will be feeling that one tomm (if your not already)

Good luck getting everything taken care of tomm. so you can travel with nothing hanging over your head!!

[doindbt]

LOL, great job on the circuit of insanity Tara!!

Bummer on the cookie dough, but I wouldn't be able to resist it either. I like dough more than cookies. LOL

Send me some of that heat will ya...! Oh and I've been meaning to ask how Phil and your Dad are doing, did they get back on plan?

[Net1]

yeah...you're not married to the Pillsbury Dough Boy..lol "I need something sweet..."

Did you all hear about the death of Amanda Savell??? So sad..murder/suicide by her ex boyfriend, who was a steroid dealer


http://www.liahalsall.com/2007/03/figure-of-day_25.html

LOL - my husband is the "but chocolate makes me happy" one...

[jordan1007]

Have fun with Adrienne!

[twinnett]

Just wanted to share this all with you before I head off to tackle the mountain of crap in my room at school...it's all dusty and the air is dry and it's 85 degrees already...ick..anyway..

I woke up today feeling different about all of this somehow..like a fire was lit under me..lame I know

I just feel like I CAN do this and I'm NOT going to sabatoge myself anymore. I'm going to give it 110% so I don't get to October and think "what if??" you know?

I gave it my all during my workout today..I never stopped and people kept asking me why I was working so hard..lol..ummm..b/c I have a goal???? 1:20 min and 567 calories burnt..woohoo! That's huge for me!

I think I've been a little afraid of fully giving in and doing everything no holds barred, 100%..kind of like the people that think the worst is going to happen just so they're not disappointed you know?

That kind of thinking is GONE though....17 weeks as of tomorrow and there is no room for redi wip and cookie dough...my competition sure as hell isn't eating that!!! I will be lean and buff and hot and I will walk on that stage w/ confidence! My dad said this morning, "but you're looking great for a normal person"...well that's not enough! I don't want to be "ok"...I want to be the best me that I can be!

Ok....lame rant over...I am off to school now!!! Have to pack tonight! Can't wait Adrienne!!!!!

[amj0883]

Loved that post!!! You have found that strength inside you that you were scared to tap into!! Now nothing will stop you!!

To hell with cookies and other people - NOTHING will stand in your way to reach your goals

[kimm4]

You have 17 weeks to get the job done. It's a hell of journey and if it were easy...everyone would be doing it! It's not always about the competition on stage, but more a competition with yourself. You need to stay focused and have the drive and determination to get the job done. Prep is hard no doubt and life gets in the way constantly. If you stay strong, you'll be able to plow though and they'll be no stopping you

[LionChick]

Long live chicken and almonds and green beans! You can do it!

Just think... 17 weeks... that's not a long time... after that you can relax for a little bit, but for now kick it into high gear and work to be SHREDDED!!!

[push_it]

I LOVE YOUR THINKING! It is so amazing to hear those words.
I feel the same way when my bf tells me that I "look good", as how you felt when you talked to your dad.
You are so amazing with everything... workouts, nutrition, emotions. It's GREAT!

[lululemon]

With that kind of attitude, I can see you doing great things! You show that cookie dough whose boss

GREAT job on the cardio too!

[twinnett]

SCHOOL'S OUT FOR THE SUMMER!!!
FRIDAY!!!! CUT DIET DAY 5: SHOULDERS...Yes, it's Valerie ^^^^^again...I have a girl crush...lol

RANDOM AB STUFF: lots of reps!

STANDING CALF RAISE: 75#...tons of reps..burn!!!

DB LAT RAISES: 12#

REAR DELT MACHINE: 52.5#

CANDLESTICK RAISES: 10#

DIAGONAL LAT FRONT RAISE: 10#

UR ROWS: st. bar + 20#

1/4 LAT RAISES: 20#

TIME: 1:20
HR: 135 average
CALS: 567

SLEEP: 6 hrs

WATER: 4L

ACTIVITY: above +intense cleaning..maybe a short dog walk, but I'm beat!!!

NUTRITION:

4:30: shake: whey, blueberies, almond butter, spinach

8: muffin: egg whites, whey, ground almonds, broccoli

12: tuna, spinach, evoo, salsa

5: shake: whey, blueberries, almond butter, spinach

9: another shake: whey/almond butter/greek yogurt/broccoli...I'm getting lazy!! Too many shakes!

Maybe something else...that's only around 1650 calories and I've been HUNGRY today!!! Ended up with:

1850 cals...76 fat...91 carbs...223 protein...macros including the almond butter creation!

*edit* did add a piece of this awesome almond butter protein sort of brownie thing that I created:

8oz almond butter
1 egg
2 tsp liquid cinnamon stevia
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
3 scoops whey

I mixed up the almond butter and egg w/ a hand mixer then added the dry and blended

Baked in an 8x8 pan at 325 for 35 min

cut into 10 squares..each is 175 cals, 12 g. fat, 12 g. protein and 5 g. carbs

OTHER STUFF: Exhausting day!! It was hot and sticky and I had TONS of cleaning and organization to do! I am done though!!! Woo hoo!!!! We had our last luncheon of the year today...so many goodies! They cooked hotdogs and burgers, had taco dip and chips, deviled eggs, baked beans, veggie pizza, pasta salad, cookies, brownies, cake....I had my tuna and salad and did not even want any of the other stuff!

I decided to rent a car to drive out to Adrienne's tomorrow. I don't trust mine and it's only 50 dollars for the whole weekend w/ unlimited miles. Not bad!!!! I need to pack! I'm so excited to see her! We're going into NYC...I've never been there!

Anyway, off to pack! I need to take my dad his protein bars and I need to pick up some chicken and tuna and nuts to take for the weekend. I don't want to eat all of Age's food!!! I should probably leave something for Drew too...right now, our fridge consists of almond butter, flax seed and an avocado..lol

[twinnett]

Great work... that's hilarious about people asking you what you were on lol
Your new blackberry sounds so pretty! My sister has the blackberry peal but it is quite plain. She loves it though.
Awsome job making the protein bars. You brushed your teeth eh? That sounds like a good trick! Sometimes I chew gum to stop from tasting things.
Super work. 17 weeks and counting Good Luck you're doing great!

Hi!!! Yeah, I like the blackberry....it's tres cool! lol

*tiptoes in*

Pssst... I never thought the day would come that one of us would actually be cutting..
Good Luck.. I'll be 'checking in'..

You better girl! I miss you!

Looks like you are doing okay. I wouldn't sweat a few bites of cookie dough. Especially this far out....closer to the show and I will come kick your butt personally! I guess I didn't calculate it right...is it really 17 weeks away??? Why the heck am I dieting already..LOL!!!! Looking forward to the carb up tonight?

Well, it's 17 weeks to the Lakewood show..don't think I'm gonna do the WV one..it's the same day as a band show..

Have fun with your Crackberry... I mean Blackberry. You can be on BB.com non-stop now!

even more than I am now??? Is that possible!?

I'm so glad you were close to passing out/falling down after the circuit...

I aim to please

I was hobbling around today too...I actually did EXTRA mountain climbers!!!!

hola!

Hi Katie!!!!!!!!!!

Lovely workout!!! I know you will be feeling that one tomm (if your not already)

Good luck getting everything taken care of tomm. so you can travel with nothing hanging over your head!!

Thanks Mandy! I'm done!!!

LOL, great job on the circuit of insanity Tara!!
Bummer on the cookie dough, but I wouldn't be able to resist it either. I like dough more than cookies. LOL

Send me some of that heat will ya...! Oh and I've been meaning to ask how Phil and your Dad are doing, did they get back on plan?

Ummm...not good! I made Dad some healthy stuff though!

LOL - my husband is the "but chocolate makes me happy" one...

yeah...lol

Have fun with Adrienne!

Oh we always too!

Loved that post!!! You have found that strength inside you that you were scared to tap into!! Now nothing will stop you!!

To hell with cookies and other people - NOTHING will stand in your way to reach your goals

I am determination personified!!!!!!!!!!!! lol

You have 17 weeks to get the job done. It's a hell of journey and if it were easy...everyone would be doing it! It's not always about the competition on stage, but more a competition with yourself. You need to stay focused and have the drive and determination to get the job done. Prep is hard no doubt and life gets in the way constantly. If you stay strong, you'll be able to plow though and they'll be no stopping you

You are right...the competition is ME!!!

Long live chicken and almonds and green beans! You can do it!

Just think... 17 weeks... that's not a long time... after that you can relax for a little bit, but for now kick it into high gear and work to be SHREDDED!!!

Yep..shredded I will be!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I LOVE YOUR THINKING! It is so amazing to hear those words.
I feel the same way when my bf tells me that I "look good", as how you felt when you talked to your dad.
You are so amazing with everything... workouts, nutrition, emotions. It's GREAT!

Thanks!!! I'm going to just keep driving and pushing!

With that kind of attitude, I can see you doing great things! You show that cookie dough whose boss
GREAT job on the cardio too!

No cardio actually...except I run between sets!

[push_it]

Amazing job passing up all of those treats at the luncheon. You did so good
Great workout as well. You are kick'n butt girl
Have a safe and fun trip!

[AgeRage]

your attitude is good, it's hardcore....just make sure you stay on the straight and narrow.... I will be helping you with that

Have fun with your Crackberry... I mean Blackberry. You can be on BB.com non-stop now!

oh my gosh that is the last thing Tara needs! Shes on here all the time already! LOL
I want a Blackberry. you know I see them all day long where I work, the upper mgmt people are OBSESSED

Anyway, off to pack! I need to take my dad his protein bars and I need to pick up some chicken and tuna and nuts to take for the weekend. I don't want to eat all of Age's food!!!

stop that!! Mi casa es su casa!!

hurry up and get here! But wait until I mop the kitchen floor LOL You're renting a car? what happened to the PT cruiser?

It is gonna be 95 degrees tomorrow

[Buffycat3]

Posted on 05-29-08

There was a FROST warning last night???? What??? Come on! It's almost June!!! I am freezing right now!

Just thought I'd remind you of how you were feeling just ONE WEEK ago!!
LOL


Aww, you have a Blackberry.
Geesh, for a gal who has no money sure has nice things...and goes on trips to NY!!
little jealously goin on here lol

Enjoy!

[LionChick]

well, at least drew will get his fair share of omega 3's while you are gone!

i've got this image in my mind of what he would look like opening a refridgerator to find flax, avocado, and almond butter.

have fun visiting NYC. shopping = great cardio with light resistance (carrying heavy bags). be sure to stop in at the Met! great art!

[DeannaOnlyne]

Hey Tara~

Your post was awesome! I am so so so happy that you found that fire! Good for you girl! I hope you have an awesome visit with your friend.

I couldn't believe it... I have been mia for so long I went searching for your other journal and was in disbelief that it was on page 5! I knew there had to be an explaination! I didn't expect to see a 4 page "new" journal! LOL!!!

But good for you I am so excited to be watching your progress. It's going to be awesome!

{{HUGGS}}

[moisy]

WOOHOO!!! SCHOOL IS OUT FOR SUMMER!!!
I am so feeling your "joy" thru the computer for that!!! lol

I can only imagine how hot you were cleaning and packing up the final things yesterday to move out of your room at school. It was 40C with the humidex here [or 33C without which is 96F!!!! ] My students and I were big wet puddles by the end of the day even with two fans blowing in the room.

Have a wonderful weekend with Adrienne ... and don't text message on your new blackberry while driving!! lol Enjoy, relax, have good girl chats and have tons of fun!!!

[jaim91]

I was hobbling around today too...I actually did EXTRA mountain climbers!!!! !

EXTRA mountain climbers! Girl you're a beast!

Yep..shredded I will be!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

'Cept for the lower body...no shredded lower body for figure girls. Cut, yes. Shredded no

[twinnett]

WEEK 1 PROGRESS: 17 weeks to go!!

WEIGHT:138.8# (-1.2#)

BODYFAT: 22.5% (scale) down.5%
19.5% (omron) down 1.5%

MEASUREMENTS:

Not much changed: shoulder are up .25, waist is down .75 ( I was REALLY bloated last week!!!)


Well, I'm off soon to pick up the car and head out to NJ!!

[twinnett]

EXTRA mountain climbers! Girl you're a beast!

'Cept for the lower body...no shredded lower body for figure girls. Cut, yes. Shredded no

That's right....a little softer down there!

WOOHOO!!! SCHOOL IS OUT FOR SUMMER!!! I am so feeling your "joy" thru the computer for that!!! lol

I can only imagine how hot you were cleaning and packing up the final things yesterday to move out of your room at school. It was 40C with the humidex here [or 33C without which is 96F!!!!] My students and I were big wet puddles by the end of the day even with two fans blowing in the room.

Have a wonderful weekend with Adrienne ... and don't text message on your new blackberry while driving!! lol Enjoy, relax, have good girl chats and have tons of fun!!!

Thanks Moisy! How much longer do you have?

Hey Tara~

Your post was awesome! I am so so so happy that you found that fire! Good for you girl! I hope you have an awesome visit with your friend.

I couldn't believe it... I have been mia for so long I went searching for your other journal and was in disbelief that it was on page 5! I knew there had to be an explaination! I didn't expect to see a 4 page "new" journal! LOL!!!

But good for you I am so excited to be watching your progress. It's going to be awesome!

{{HUGGS}}

Thanks!

well, at least drew will get his fair share of omega 3's while you are gone!

i've got this image in my mind of what he would look like opening a refridgerator to find flax, avocado, and almond butter.

have fun visiting NYC. shopping = great cardio with light resistance (carrying heavy bags). be sure to stop in at the Met! great art!

No shopping for me! I'm broke!

Posted on 05-29-08

Just thought I'd remind you of how you were feeling just ONE WEEK ago!!
LOL


Aww, you have a Blackberry.
Geesh, for a gal who has no money sure has nice things...and goes on trips to NY!!
little jealously goin on here lol

I got a deal on the blackberry b/c my contract was up..same price as the cheap phone!!!
And the trip will cost me almost no money..no shopping for me and I've got my food!!

your attitude is good, it's hardcore....just make sure you stay on the straight and narrow.... I will be helping you with that

oh my gosh that is the last thing Tara needs! Shes on here all the time already!
I want a Blackberry. you know I see them all day long where I work, the upper mgmt people are OBSESSED
stop that!! Mi casa es su casa!!
hurry up and get here! But wait until I mop the kitchen floor LOL You're renting a car? what happened to the PT cruiser?

It is gonna be 95 degrees tomorrow

Yeah..my aunt wanted the car back from Phil...I'm leaving soon!

Amazing job passing up all of those treats at the luncheon. You did so good Great workout as well. You are kick'n butt girl Have a safe and fun trip!

Thanks!

[doindbt]

Morning Tara, great workout chick! But even better attitude, love the fire you have under your ass now!

Have fun!