Happy Thanksgiving!

So, today is the golden turkey day. Which I will have none of. I will eat a simple green salad with 4 oz of sirloin steak. Joey's parents and brother, Dennis drove up from LA earlier today. They are all staying until Sunday so we will have a full house. I took about a 2 hr nap earlier since we are driving to the outlets for Black Friday starting at midnight. I'm hoping to be back in town to be one of the 100 ppl in line to get in to H&M which opens at 5am. Perhaps I'll just get a non fat vanilla latte this one time so I can stay awake all night hahah

I found some more bikinis that I really like. These are now my top two contenders, what do you think?

 

I think they are about $80/each so now I just need to save up! HA! :) We'll see how much cash I have left after tonight. Alright, time for me to go make and eat my steak because I'm starving!!!

Don't eat and drive

Xoxo

Bikini Competition

Hi y'all!

I haven't been on here for a while! I've been busy with my bikini training. Today is the start of my third week. The first week was pure hell with the sugar withdrawals etc. Here's what every day of eating looks like for me:

Breakfast:
One cup non fat plain greek yogurt
1/8 cup of oats
as much cinnamon as I want

Mid am snack
4 oz protein
15 almonds

Lunch
4 oz protein
green lettuce
little bit of green bell pepper and cucumber
1/2 tablespoon olive oil (little bit of balsamic vinegar)

Pre workout
4oz protein
1 cup rice

Post workout
4 oz protein
1 cup rice

I have to eat this for 124 days.... I've finished eating for today so now I have 109 days left!!!

I work out every day. Weights 3 times/week and cardio 4 times/week. So far I've only missed one day of working out and that was b/c on an injury to my hamstring. I've already lost about 4 (1.8 kg) pounds and by New Year's Eve my trainer B said I should be about 116 pounds (52.6 kg). Some days are easier than others but it's definitely getting easier with cravings.

My arms have gotten super toned already and my stomach is flat which is very exciting. I can't believe that I'm finally going down this road. It has been a very long thought process... I would say about 4 years in the making.

It should be very interesting to see how I look at the end. I am going to try to keep it up somewhat for the bachelorette party in Las Vegas and then the wedding in May. After that it's a free for all! Sorry Joey! hahahah

I initially had a plan to go to this meat restaurant in Korea Town in LA but... after thinking about it I don't think I could eat that much and plus - it would probably just hurt my stomach since I wouldn't be used to eating that stuff and those amounts... BUT I'm definitely getting chocolate :)

Now that I've gotten past the first two weeks of being a total bitch (I promise I'll make it up to you Joey!) I can actually focus on the competition itself and the excitement of it! I really want to get that super fit body with lots of muscles. The only thing I will miss with me dropping weight and losing body fat are my boobies... Sigh... Oh well... nothing a little chocolate can't cure after hehehe hopefully the sugar will NOT go to my stomach! LOL

Ok, time for me to prep my food for tomorrow and then go to sleep. I'm dead tired (yes, it's 8:43PM and I'm ready for bed haha)

Xoxo,
Jess

Amazing news!

Aaahhh!!! I found out some AMAZING news yesterday but I can't share with the world yet. Hahaha I just wanted to put good vibes out there :)

Xoxo

Save the date cards

Alright, looks like we will be able to pick up a sample of the save the date post card either tomorrow or Monday. :) 

I started going to The Bar Method this week. I bought a one month unlimited membership and let me tell you - I regret it!!! It is sooo difficult and I feel like I have no muscle at all! hahaha It's a combination of yoga, pilates and ballet. You do everything like 30 times so no wonder my muscles are screaming in protest. Ugh... just typing right now is difficult. I can't wait to see after a couple of weeks how I'm doing :)

When I'm done with The Bar Method it's time for some serious training for the bikini competition. Slightly intimidating but I am doing it for Twila, my coworker who passed away. I do miss her so much :(

Time to go to sleep and dream about happier times.

Xoxo

Bikini Competition

So, I have decided to finally compete in a bikini competition. I want to see if I can do it. I better :) No way am I getting on stage with out a 4-pack hahah I doubt I could ever get a six pack so if I can get the 4 I'm happy.

I won't start the actual training until late November and then the competition is down in LA in February. I have started to prep myself a little with eating and working out more. I got in 5 days of cardio and one sessh of personal training this week. Once I start to really train I will work out 7 days/week for three months.

I bought this deal that give me unlimited access to Barre Classes for one month and I will also be doing that up until I start to train. Christmas will be tough this year *sob* hahaha It's my fave holiday!!! AND the day Joey and I got engaged BUT I will do this.

Turns out our wedding photog, Joni is also doing it!!! Although she's training with someone else and her show is in Dec but she said she would keep going and do my show with me as well so I don't have to do it by myself. All the girls at work have already told me they would go down to LA to see me compete - with signs and all!!! LOLOLOL

Here are some pics of girls I know that have already done it

This should be interesting. If they can do it - so can I!!! And I talked to my photog and she said she has no willpower and has THE biggest sweet tooth! hahaha She's on her third week I believe and if she can do it - I can! :)

I will post before pics as well as weekly pictures so you can all follow in my quest for a nice tummy!

Wish me luck!

Xoxo

Lots of news...

So, I've lost a bridesmaid b/c of pregnancy. Heart breaking for me but I'm beyond words happy for her. I will keep her name private for now until I know I can share. Actually, now I have 2 bridesmaids who are pregnant! hahahah Crazy. Although one is due in early Feb so she can still be at the wedding.

Friday I found out that a co-worker had collapsed and she passed away about an hr later. Very upsetting and I'm still very confused by the whole situation. It just feels so crazy. She was here and laughing one moment and the next she's just gone. In an instant. She was one of the few people that I have met thru my lifetime that I can honestly say has a huge pure heart. She didn't even get the chance to have kids yet and that was something we talked about and I know she wanted them...

Life is short and you never never never know what might happen. Please take care of each other and do something kind for someone else every day.

Back to babyboom! It's crazy! :) 2 bridesmaids preggo and I just found out via this blog that another girl is pregnant too!!! Hahahah

Joey and I have been talking about having kids as well but that won't happen until after we're married. So... after May of 2012 all bets are on ;)

I had another makeup trial yesterday. I really liked the blush and the foundation but wasn't happy with the eyes. *sigh* why is it so damn difficult to find a good makeup artist that won't charge out of my wahoo for a trial? Day of pricing doesn't bother me as long as it's under $200 but I don't want to pay a ton for the trial - makes no sense. So annoying...

I was hoping to skype with my little sister in Sweden today but I can't get a hold of her. :(

Xoxo

We have the rehearsal site!

Today Joey went to reserve Leadbetter Beach Picnic Area for our rehearsal BBQ! It's all starting to feel so real right now...

We will haven't finalized details on how to decorate the space but just something simple will do. This allows us to have all of Joey's family, mine plus our whole wedding party along with kids etc there since we don't want kids at the reception. 

This weekend I'm taking Joey to the big bridal expo at Earl Warren Showgrounds. My coworker Morgan is also bringing her fiancee. I want to check out food, flowers, makeup, hair etc etc. They also have free dance lessons. I'll try to remember to take pictures so I can post here for you to see. :)

Ok, need to get back to making dinner - boring as usual... Brown rice and chicken *sigh*

Xoxo