2012 ; here we go!

HERE's to a happy healthy year! I welcome 2012!  Start making changes today; don’t put it off any longer. Imagine never having to worry about losing weight again. It is possible, when you change the way you look at living. A healthy lifestyle that includes a nutritious diet and an active exercise program makes it easy to maintain your weight and fitness. Once you start living it, benefits like a healthy, strong and beautiful body make it a lifestyle you will cherish. This week I've taken a new approach to creating change; One day at a time is my new theme!  I sat down an came up with a quick list and hope this helps .... I didn't have the time to put pictures on my blog , so for now until further notice, you will see photo-less entries. please forgive me, it's a long story for another entry.  So here goes. HAPPY NEW YEAR & best health regards!!! list of fat burning foods: Brown rice Beans Broccoli Egg whites Turkey breast Whole wheat pasta Bell peppers Mushrooms Onions (shallots, chives, scallions & leeks) Greens (collard, turnip & mustard) Tilapia Trout Wild Alaskan salmon Oatmeal Cucumbers Berries Spinach Bananas Bison Avocado Whole Grain cereal Hot Peppers (jalapeno, habanero, serrano) Green Tea Chicken breast Tuna Olive oil Pork loin Sardines Parsnips Carrots Radishes Butternut squash Romaine lettuce Brussels Sprouts Asparagus Watermelon Sweet potatoes Apples Lemons & Limes Garlic Protein Rich Choices When it comes to Weightloss , you have to balance everything! Not only will these foods actually boost the metabolism when you eat them but they’re also going to preserve your lean muscle mass. 1.Try to incorporate these items in your diet. 2.You will need to try your best to prepare them yourself as much as possible. 3. Stay away from the fried options. 4. Bake, grill, sauté, boil, broil  5. Stay away from rich creamy sauces  6. H20 , H20 , & more water!!!!  7. it's okay to portion control 8. Don't let yourself get hungry , eat small , frequent meals 4-6/day to ensure that you are burning fat & not storing. 9. It takes time  10. Stay FOCUSED & have an EXCELLENT attitude !  "When You cease to focus on the things You LOVE its when NOTHING else matters...PERIOD."--LawinoJ

Nature's gift from GOD!!

Nature's gift from GOD!!

 Philippians 2:14-15"Mode"

As I woke up today, I didn’t feel the need to stay motivated. Instead , I wanted to do just the opposite and sulk in NONSENSE failures. After about 12:30ish , I realized that not only was I wasting my minutes and time, but I was also being a BRAT. A year ago , I complained for not having enough time off from work. I had wished for greener grass. And now faced with it , I couldn’t remember that I had just gotten what I had wanted.  Therefore why am I still finding fault from my deck of cards??

As a result, for not being motivated I ran to the Post Office, Filled up my tank with gas, Ran to the gym for what I call fusion ( I will explain at a later time) …ran to quick local grocery and whipped up dinner for my mom. From this moment and going forward I have decided to remind myself to find something that motivates me. Strength, Accomplishment, & deep Gratitude are my main reasons to keep going. I find strength in my natural-born abilities. I appreciate the legs on my body that allow me to run. Next , I give joy to My heart beating steady to keep me alive. I thank God for my family and friends. 

Tonight's Dinner: Baked Curry Wings accmpanied with Fresh Onion Sauteed Asparagus

The List goes on…

In Conclusion, I have chosen to see the SUN and feel it caress my face. 

Come, let us SMILE together AGAIN..…Nature's gift from GOD surrounds us!! 

I am Simply enjoying my Time off from work with a few hobbies I enjoy....Cooking, Gym, & blogging, My dinner is shown in the above Pix

 Today's Fitness Regimen

 

Ø 45 Min Brisk Jog ,

Ø Free Weights

     – Cable Leg Kickbacks for Glutes 15Lbs ( 2 Sets X 20 reps)

                                                             20Lbs (1Set X 15 reps)

Ø Cable  Triceps pull downs 35LBS (2X15), Last Set 40Lbs (12)

Ø Cable  Biceps Curl 35LBS (2X15), Last Set 40LBS (12)

Ø Swiss Ball Crunch with 6lbs/Ball 2x20

Ø Ball Roll-ups 3x15

Ø Back Extensions with 5Lbs disc , 3x15

And at the End I treated myself to a 30 Min Dry Sauna ;-)

Nutrient intake

ü Bfast 2 Boiled Eggs, dry wht toast, 1 small orange, black coffee

ü Snack 1 small apple, 7 oz Lowfat Cottage chz

ü Snack 2 1 cup of Celery Sticks

ü Lunch Protein Shake ( ½ apple, vanilla whey protein, ½ cup skim milk )

ü Snack 3  Marathon Bar

ü Dinner  2 cups of (fresh) Asparagus, black coffee w/½ cup of eggnog, 3 baked curry wings, ( 1 Gal of H2O throughout the day)

New Beginnings that never Start

Here's to New beginnings,

Today is the first day of Spring Forward, and for one all I can say is that I found pleasure in mixed blessings. I began my day at 7:58 am of course , much too late to begin my day with a workout. As you know the whole workout thing was definitely doable but not in my best interest especially if I intended to make it to work on time. Go Figure….


Actually to be quite honest , the first paragraph was written on Monday. Well today is Thursday and in fact it's almost Friday. At that moment (on monday) , I was rushed for time and couldn't complete. So here I am again, attempting to complete an entry with no Pressure this time. Time is not my enemy. It's barely 10:50PM .Sleep might be the only thing swaying me in another direction.


There's so much randomness in my head that I don't even know where to begin. At least I am managing to actually put my thoughts into written words.I am reminding myself why I even began blogging. This has always been a good outlet for me. Towards my goals and thoughts I poured my current ideas and thoughts. So I am back! While I may have been gone, I didn't really forget about you. Blog-wise, I seriously contemplated separating my themes and ideas. I even went as far as creating a new blog ; totally separate from this one. I just could never give myself a focal point. So as you see, I'm back.

So the ZZzzssss are steady chasing. I better call it a night. Sweet Dreams all...until next time.

Just Being me ....June 2009

So I'm Sitting here and thinking about all of the things that have happened thus far in 2009. Today June 26, 2009 ,Who Would've figured this on a Beautiful Friday Night? As a result, I feel obliged to share my sentiments with you.

Indeed in the past few months, I managed to meander among thorns and bushes . Moreover, I have encountered many experiences from the highest of mountains to the lowest of valleys . And most of all, the biggest things that have caused these mature changes are sadly true like: the death of a loved one, the pure loss of friendship connections, life's painful lessons, and so forth. But now I will stop denying my self the moments in which this time is owed. My mindset at this present moment is to fulfill the dreams that have been already set for me. At the same time the mood at present is concurrent with the thoughts and actions of "LETTING NOTHING STOP ME" attitude.

Life, as we know it is quiet short ,my friends. Life is too short to sweat even the smallest of things. Friends I say to you, if you have any unresolved things amongst yourself, don't wait until the next day.. I beg you , don't be proud like I once was, waiting so long to tell my long-lost friend whom I deeply loved with ALL of my VERY SOUL..if ever a day went by with me not saying those simple words: "I love You"..and What would I do without you"?..and that you mean "yada yada ..blah , blah.." as it fits the situation....this moment too , it shall no longer pass. It will not pass without my thoughts exerted. I once thought that I could turn off my abilities to sympathize. VERY NOT true. To be HUMAN is to have the ability to feel or have emotions of which may also coincide with the notion of SADNESS from pain afflicted by situations. Taken for what this means, one can Speculate the moments of emotional instability, where the same individual can be Ecstatic about something and then of course, also Gravely depressed about another.

NOW as I transition to this Mature state...to whom shall I owe these burdens? I tell you from the deepest being of my heart, GO CONQUER each moment as if it is your last and LIVE it with no EXCUSES... OWN the time/hour and passing as it belongs to you. Blame only yourself for your shortcomings, but do not let it anchor you to the PAST. MOVE only FORWARD.

This new phase that I am transitioning as I say it is a WORK in PROGRESS and in no WAY will it happen overnight. GO,LIVE, LOVE,LOVE, CRY , EMBRACE and CHERISH all of the moments that are due, for you deserve that passing moment..

always and forever truest.

~Lawino-J Otto~