Senior Citizen Step Class Kicked My _____....

Yes, you heard it right, I was dominated and schooled by a bunch of 75 year old grandma's in step class this morning. In all fairness it was Step 2. Thank god Carla was with me, because 20 minutes in, I got very frustrated and mouthed to Carla "I'm out" as I stumbled around my step trying NOT to twist my ankle. She stopped mid around the world and gave me a come to Jesus, "This is what you do Mimi, if there is something you can't do then you quit! You are not going to quit this class because if you do, then I will." What? Is that what I do? Hmm... I guess I do.

Last night we went to Zumba class, a class I have attended several times with Carla and every time I have always quit half way in and stood there with my arms crossed, pouting that I wanted to go home. But last night was different, I didn't quit, not only that ,but I had fun. Scratch that, I had LOTS OF FUN! So lesson learned, if you don't quit, then one day your steps moves will be as sweet as grandmas. Challenge accepted!

peace.love.mimi.

PS... don't forget to email me any questions for my "Ask the Trainer/ Nutritionist" segment!

Shake My Booty

It's such a strange thing to wake up at 6:45 am with a huge smile on my face, get dressed in my awesome work out clothes, give the man a kiss goodbye for the day and get my booty to the gym. When did it become fun to work out? I am not sure if it my competitive side or if I just want to fit into my amazing vintage clothing I have been storing up all these years. But, let me tell you this, I love to shake my booty.

I hung out with my favorite cuzzie, Carla this morning and we talked a bit about cooking healthy. She asked me, how do you know how to cook something healthy? Uh... I guess I really don't know how, but I am learning little tricks. I don't use oils, I don't fry, I don't eat anything white, the more colors on your plate the healthier, and if it tastes like cardboard, it probably good for you. All easy peasy things that are pretty healthy. This little statement inspired something awesome... new weekly segments that you all can join in on:

Ask the Trainer!
and
Ask the Nutritionist!

Two very awesome women are showing me the ways to healthy and they are here to help you too! I am going to be writing little intro blogs on them later this week and every Wednesday we will be asking them the questions you have always wondered and didn't know who to ask. So please please please, send me your questions and they will answer. Send all questions to kissmekoko@yahoo.com .

I am really looking forward to learning even more about what is going on with my body, aren't you? Have a fabulous day.

peace.love.health.mimi.

Some days I feel like this...

Oh, so your 2011, I've heard a lot about you... glad to meet you

I really feel the need to list the things I plan to do this year. Let's just say last year wasn't exactly my most favorite year, but some amazing things happen during it. So since this is an open forum of making my goals, here they are for 2011:

1. Win The Big Fat Bet.
2. Make healthy living a lifestyle.
3. No soda's for 1 year.
4. No Starbucks for 1 year.
5. Save as much money as possible.
6. Cut back on shopping as much as humanly possible.
7. Keep the house streamlined.
8. Keep in touch more with my family and friends.
9. Have more adventures.
10. Start trying for a little Max or Avi.

This is going to be one of those years that change my life.

peace.love.health.mimi.

Feeling the Burn

Day 4 of working out and I feel like everything in my body burns. The strange thing is, I am really looking forward to tonight's work out. I have always been a person that dreads the idea of anything active, but something clicked recently. You know what really works, when your husband makes you really mad, like Matt did last night, I just stormed right out of the house and went straight to the gym. Who knew that aggression made for a great motivator!

This week I met with my nutritionist, who is going to try to help me sort out my eating issues. She had a little bit of a come to Jesus moment with me about throwing up and the effects that it can have on me in the long run. Let's just say, that I am scared straight and I have not upchucked in the last two days! For me that is a huge deal, because since my surgery 5 years ago, I haven't missed a day with out throwing up at least twice. She also gave me a second assignment, become accustomed to eating a breakfast. Did you know "People who miss breakfast are four times more likely than others to become obese, a new Harvard University study indicates". I have never eaten breakfast, I just didn't like it and wanted no part of it. So how do I change that, how does it become something that I enjoy instead of a chore?

Well, I am off to try to make breakfast interesting and enjoyable. Maybe I will set the table pretty like a french cafe and do a little light reading. Hmm... actually sounds like the perfect way to start my day! Have a wonderful day my lovelies!

Pic of my breakfast this morning. Avocado, 1 Egg and Wisecrackers. Kinda yummzztothezeee

peace.love.health.mimi.

It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday

Hello sweet world. Is anyone else kind of glad the holidays are over? I sure am. I had such a wonderful time with my in-laws and my sweet little niece. We laughed, we joked and we ATE! Sometimes it seems that is all we do when we are together. I really tired my hardest to be good, but how can I say no to tiramisu and soda on Jesus's birthday?

So now it is Monday and really time to buckle down and get myself in a schedule. Last night after my workout, I did a little inspirational shopping which included a pair of size 10 jeans, 2 work out pants, some cute work out shirts and my new Flat Belly Diet!

My new best friend/ bible.

Later today, I have a training session and a date with reality, also know as BMI. Not looking forward to finding out if I am obese or morbidly obese. But I will take the information and work with it!

Ok, I leave you with a picture of me throwing out the left over sodas from this weekend. It made me very sad....

Did this holiday season make you feel guilty? What is your favorite healthy holiday treat?

peace.love.health.mimi.

I might need to visit a Betty Ford Clinic

with·draw·al (w-drôl, wth-)

n.

1. Detachment, as from social or emotional involvement.

2. Discontinuation of the use of an addictive substance.

3. The physiological and mental readjustment that accompanies such discontinuation.

4. A pattern of behavior, observed in schizophrenia and depression, that is characterized by a pathological retreat from interpersonal contact and social involvement and that leads to self-preoccupation.

5. Coitus interruptus.

I truly believe I might be going through Starbucks and chocolate withdraw. Tired, headache, kind of a bad mood, even more tired, fatigued. These are some of my symptoms and I know the one remedy.

Number 2, yes, I believe you are causing grief in my life. Haha, number 5, I don't think I like the way you sound. It has been at least 4 days since I last tasted the sweetness that is a Venti Iced White Mocha. Thinking about it makes me want to visit Brian, my local barista and get a hit of my caffeine crack. How can a yummy delicious drink have such a hold over me? Why can't I be stronger? Oh dear Lord, why is there a Starbucks on my way home!

peace.love.health.mimi

P.S. I had a quick fix... only a grande. I know, I am weak . Check out this site for more information on caffeine withdrawal.

Step One- Check

3/4 slice of Milton Wheat Bread

1 tsp of Raspberry Jam

1 clementine

1 can of Diet Coke

50.7 Oz of Water

1/2 Fish Taco

10 Lime Flavored Tortilla Chips with Fiesta Dip

I was so excited to wake up this morning and sign up for the gym. I was given a tour of the Las Vegas Athletic Club by a dude named Dan, he was buff and had super heavy Chicago accent. He attempted to show me the awesomeness that is LVAC, but I was mostly interested in the sauna and pool. During the tour Dan asked me why I wanted to join the gym and I simply answered, "because I want to wear couture on the cruise my husband is taking me on when he looses a bet." He looked at me as if I was joking and tried to add more to my statement "and be healthy.. blah, blah, blah (he probably said something important but lost my interest)." No Dan, unfortunately, I might be that superficial, I want couture and a cruise, that is all.

peace.love.health.mimi.