Diet

I finally realized my mission in life…..Inspire and Change Lives!

Only a person who has been there and has faced the same challenges and struggles can truly understand the difficulty, physically and emotionally, of trying to lose weight. I have been there, FACED the challenges and OVERCAME the struggles, and I truly understand how difficult it is. It's never too late to get yourself in the best shape of your life!!

If I had the option to choose my dream job, it would have to be Chris Powell's on Extreme Makeover Weightloss Edition.

Helping others transform their lives and showing them that IT CAN BE DONE is my Ambition in life. This is something I am very passionate about.

"Making the Impossible, POSSIBLE!"


This must be the most asked question.
What did you do?

I would not call it a diet but rather a life-style change.
After being challenged by a friend of mine, WBFF fitness model Andrey Davidenko, and speaking with a few people on what I should eat, I chose a High Protein Diet with a Moderated Carb intake. I did not completely eliminate Carbs because they are a major source of our energy. I used the "little rule" If it was originally white in color, I removed these items from my diet. These foods consisted of rice, pastas, breads, crackers, and tortillas. When it came to eating Carbs, I would eat whole vegetables, whole fruits, and whole grain cereals. When eating out and ordering a salad, I completely ate it dry. Absolutely No Dressing! Dressing takes the HEALTHY out of the salad. I also stayed away from Ketchup and Mayonnaise. I completely removed sodas, juices and any other item that are not Water. I strictly drink Water!!

I allowed myself one cheat meal a week which usually fell on Friday Nights. When going out to dinner with friends, I would eat whatever I wanted, but sticking to water as my beverage.

When it came to Exercise, I stuck to straight Cardio. I began walking for 45 minutes a day and did so for at least 1 week. The following week I began jogging, working my way to where I completely jogged for the entire 45 minutes. I am currently running anywhere from 5 to 10 miles a day.

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Here is a little write-up the Gym I attend did about me as I was chosen May 2012 Member Of The Month.


Aug 13, 2012

Exercising and Music

My sister asked me the other day, "Who did you go running with?"
I simply replied, "with Rihanna, Usher, Beyonce, Fun., LMFAO, Pit Bull"

If it wasn't for music and artist like these, I honestly think I wouldn't be where I am now with my accomplished weight loss.

Fitness music will enhance your workout in many ways. Music helps to relax you, energize you, motivate you and regulate the pace of your movement. 
Here are five exercise benefits of fitness music:

1. Mental Stimulation
One of the challenges of exercise for some people is that it can get boring. If exercise has become a chore for you, consider listening to music while you work out. It will keep your mind busy. Listening to music may seem like it demands nothing from your mind but, in reality, it does.
When you listen to music, your brain is sorting through rhythms, timing, tones and the sequence of pitches and sounds in order to understand and appreciate the music. Listening to music actually stimulates the frontal lobe of your brain, which is generally involved in advanced thought processes. When you listen to music while exercising, you are giving your brain something to do.

2. Increases Enjoyment
When you’re lost in the enjoyment of your favorite music while exercising, time goes by faster. If you’re just starting your day, the combination of music and exercise can energize you and lift your mood for the rest of the day. If you tend to exercise at the end of the day, listening to music while working out can help you to relax and unwind from a stressful or tiring day.

3. Increases Exercise Intensity
If your goal is to get a really good workout, choose faster tempo music. The body has a tendency to move in time with the rhythm of the music. You have probably noticed other people naturally tapping their feet to music without even realizing it themselves. When your goal is to push yourself to the next level, whether you are lifting weights, doing aerobics or running up a hill, listening to high energy, fast-paced music will increase your energy and help your muscles to move faster and to demonstrate more strength.

4. Increases Motivation
One of the benefits of music is that it can be rejuvenating and energizing. If you don’t feel like exercising on some days, just turn on some music first. You may find yourself feeling more excited about moving around. Music is a great motivator. It creates excitement and may push you to get going with your workout.

5. Assists with Warm Up and Cool Down
Every workout should start with a proper warm up. This is essential to get the blood flowing, to stretch your muscles and to prevent injury. For warm up music you may want choose pieces that start off with a slower tempo and build slowly.
For your cool down, select fitness music that is slower paced and with less complicated rhythms. You want to give your body the signal that the workout is coming to an end. Your heart rate needs to decrease gradually. You can follow your cool down with classical music or an instrumental piece of music that you find exhilarating and relaxing.
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  1. AnonymousDecember 17, 2012 at 10:00 PM

    Thanks for this post. Music can do a lot of good for people. It can help them get in the mood, heal them when they are in pain and keep them entertained when they are bored. With all these benefits of music, it is impossible to live life without it. You can also read more information about music, just Click Here.

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