tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53065091195961318172012-02-17T05:50:57.066-08:00I have a passion for fitness and a fear of Bikini's... my journey to the stage!The Brown Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03086255244554065191noreply@blogger.comBlogger1671100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306509119596131817.post-4794230361875731772012-02-16T19:19:00.000-08:002012-02-16T19:19:32.891-08:00

Its been a week... or more since I last blogged!  Sheesh, where does the time go?  I will tell you where, RIGHT DOWN THE DRAIN!  I swear I feel like I am flying around and nothing is getting done and now February is almost over with, and I am SO not ready for it to end. My husband has been out of town for what seems like forever but Valentines day was still good.  He surprised me with a dozen

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I haven't done a fitness update in a while.  A couple of weeks ago my husband was watching TV when he called me into the room to show me how awesome this infomercial was, it was Insanity!  He said "we should get this and do it together".  So.. next day at work I mentioned it and my co-worker said "Don't go buy it, just ask Janetha if you can borrow this copy" and she pulls out the whole program

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I did this a few years ago on my family blog.  I thought it might be fun to do again! I am:  A little stressed I think:  Way too much I know:  I miss caffeine.  One day strong.  Yikes. I want: To be happy I have: A lot to be thankful for. I dislike: Messes, chaos, feeling out of control. I miss: Rock Climbing.  I really need to find some climbing buddies I fear: Death, the unknown I feel:

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Life is so weird. We go through so many things, good, bad and ugly.  We grow, we learn, we fall, we sink, we swim, we jump, we fly.  So many things mold and shape the people we become.  In my life I have had my fair (and not so fair) share of ups and downs.  I have fallen hard and to be honest sometimes I still have a really hard time WANTING to get back up.  However I am really trying to focus

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I was tagged by Tenecia over at Boobs, Barbells, and Broccoli!  It came at the perfect time too because I feel like I haven't been able to come up with much to write about!  Thanks T!!!! Here are the Rules: 1.  You must post the rules2.  Post 12 fun facts about yourself 3.  Answer the 12 questions the tagger set for you, and post 12 new questions for the people you tag to answer4.  Tag 12 people

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The other night while trying to fall asleep my mind started going.  This used to be pretty normal for me but as of late the second my head hits the pillow I am out so it was pretty strange that I was having a hard time falling asleep.  I was writing this post in my head. Saturday when I was at lunch with some of my competitor friends one of them was telling us the greatest story.  She was

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I can't believe I haven't blogged about this yet.  My BFF had her "mystery baby" on Jan 3rd.  This was her 3rd, she already has one boy and one girl so she decided to keep this one a surprise, hence the "mystery"!  It was so fun to not know all this time and to get that sweet text from her saying "Its a girl".  I am so excited for her and her husband, and I finally got to meet Presley a week

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Seriously... don't know how you working mom's do it all.  I just can't seem to find time to keep up with everything and I only work part time.  I am sure I will get myself on a good routine but as it is now the only time I have time to blog is when my kids are in bed... and by then... I am in bed... or passed out on the couch!!!!!  It has become hard for me to stay up past 9 lately. Today it is

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Just a quick little update... I am feeling much better.  The pain I was having in my chest eased up over the course of a few days.  It bothered me a little when I was at the gym and really huffing and puffing but I can say that now the pain is gone.  Completely.  Phew!  I am guessing it was probably just a pocket of liquid or air that got trapped.  Who knows.  If it happens again I will be seeing

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Hey guys!!! I can't believe it is ALREADY Sunday evening.  I am not ready for my weekend to be over.  I don't know what it is about having a job that suddenly makes your days (weekends) FLY on by without really accomplishing much.  I had big plans to get my house cleaned from top to bottom this weekend.  I didn't even clean the top.  Or the bottom.  Ugh. Friday afternoon while I was at work I

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If you are getting sick and tired of these posts I apologize.  I needed to change things up a bit.  I was boring myself!  This one will have pictures, as per your requests.  Lots of them.  All of our really ancient pictures are somewhere in a bin in the garage that is why I didn't include any in my previous posts! This is a continuation of In the beginning (part 1), and (part 2) And then there

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I officially  have TWELVE weeks to get this body back (only I want it even better!).  Time to get serious.  I want to WIN!

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We all have things we love, things we use everyday, things that we would be miserable without right?  Here are a few of my favorite things. Arbonne skin care I swear this is the ONLY stuff that has every done any good for my skin.  I have tried everything you can think of and I always come back to my Arbonne.  Even though its pricey, its worth every penny.  Keeps me clear, and my skin looking and

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A continuation of In the beginning... So there we were, in El Paso, Texas... far away from everything we had ever known.  Alone.  Well we had each other.  On the weekends anyway.  My husband was still in training so he could only come home for the weekend but had to live in base quarters during the week. It was mid August.  I was about 7 months along when I arrived in Texas (go ahead do the

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Merry Christmas!!!Love, The Browns

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I am so glad that you guys liked my last post.  It was fun to write.  I can't wait to continue on with the story.  I will try to have it up early next week! This one will be short and sweet.  I just wanted to hop on here and quickly say MERRY CHRISTMAS to all of my friends.  I hope you all enjoy this time with your families and loved ones.  I feel so blessed and thankful for my blog friends!  

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I don't think I have ever written a post about "us"... how we came to be, where we have been, what we have been through... this will probably be split up into a few posts just so I can cover it all, plus now that I am working I find blogging time is very difficult to find.  As it is this one took me a week to write!  But it just might be fun!  You can get to know me a little more! A little about

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This week has been crazy.  My husband has taken all of his vacation time.  Enough said :) Workouts have been AMAZING.  I was doing Jamie Eason's 12 week trainer and starting at phase one, but as I started thinking about it I thought since I will be starting competition prep in a few weeks anyway I wanted to bump it up a notch and go straight to phase 2.  I know that people may not agree with

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First things first.  Thank you all SO very much for your sweet words concerning my last post.  I really appreciate the kind words and the way some of you really got me laughing.  Blog friends are the best.  Truth is, as much as I shouldn't let things like that get to me I do.  I take it as a direct attack on my parenting skills and gosh dang it I think I have two pretty amazing kids so to think

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I haven't really been in a blogging "mood" lately.  I actually have been quite a grump.  Blame it on TOM or the fact that I am constantly freezing to death which in itself makes me not a fun one to be around.  What can I say?  I need to be warm.  At all times. This week has been pretty busy.  I started the 12 week Trainer this week (supposed to start last week but due to the unpredictable

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What a crazy couple of days it has been! On the radio Wednesday they kept saying that there was a storm coming, 70 mph winds to be expected that evening and into Thursday morning.  I had NO idea what that would bring to this area, or our home for that matter.  My husband and I both were up listening to the craziness that was going on outside that night.  Finally at 6 am we just decided to get up

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What is worse than a sick husband? Tell me... I bet you can't think of anything can you?  CAN YOU?  I sure can't. I love my husband more than anything but man alive when he gets sick it wipes me out! I did my whining on the blog about how sick my daughter and I got a couple of weeks ago with the nasty stomach flu.  I am not sure if I followed it up with the horrible sore throats, congestion,

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Twenty Twelve. Two thousand twelve. However you want to word it, I have a feeling it will be a great year for me. I can feel it in my bones ;) Friday my husband and I spent the entire morning doing yard work together.  We raked up at least 10 bags of leaves, and drove them all to the landfill.  We spent our entire morning and into the afternoon in the car together which is sometimes where I feel

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Happy Thanksgiving!!!!! I am thankful for SO many things, not just today but everyday.  I am blessed with an amazing husband, two incredible children, a beautiful home to call our own, friends... oh my friends are just the most amazing friends in the entire world, the most wonderful family, I am just the luckiest lady alive! I hope you all enjoy your day with loved ones. This is one of the FEW

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Here are some of the pictures that were taken backstage at the NGA competition.  I have never done anything like this before, it was so fun! My favorite photo was missing from the CD :(  I ended up ordering all of them anyway so when I get the rest of them I might post more!  This came at a great time, its my reminder of what I need to start working towards AGAIN ;)  MY little jump start (

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Have you made you Christmas lists? Here are a few things that I would not be disappointed if they made their way under my tree.... Kitchenaid stand mixer.  I want one.  So bad. I would also be thrilled with a bread machine.  I am not picky on the brand ;) Gift cards are always great! We could really use some new pans too! Funny how most of my list is cooking/kitchen related.  I feel like now

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I haven't talked a lot (or at all) about fitness... or what I have been up to for a while.  Mostly just because its pretty boring.  Same old thing.  Since I am not prepping for a show I feel like what I do at the gym is just not worthy.  That is silly, of course it is.  I am still working hard, and TRYING to watch what I eat.  I still have goals, and a passion for what I do so here is a little

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Story of my life. First TOM has to show up, throwing me all out of whack and then this..... I went to bed Thursday night with a plan for Friday.  Gym, cleaning, a little baking, babysitting and woke up Friday morning to another story.  Around 5 am my stomach was in knots.  I felt a little "off" but I managed to sleep a little longer.  At 7 my daughter was complaining that her stomach was hurting

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I am not really sure what I want to write about (which explains the lack of posts the last few days).  I have a lot on my mind, but not a lot that I really feel like writing about.  Make sense? This week has been good, bad and ugly. The Good: I had a date with my husband.  FINALLY.  Funny thing living here in Utah we really expected to be able to date each other for the first time really in

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We have had such a fabulous weekend.  My daughter was Baptized on Saturday.  All week she has been saying "I can't wait until my Bath-tism!"  Ha ha ha.. she is crazy!  Those in my family who did come all went to my in laws house for dinner afterwards.  We had Chili, Broccoli & Cheese soup, cookies, I made these, bread sticks, rolls, jello salad... it was YUMMY!  My Chili (well my good friend

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Sooooo... Halloween is FINALLY over.  Boy am I glad although now we have TWO huge bowls full of candy that the kids got from trick or treating.  It hasn't been easy to stay out of it.  In fact it has been down right hard.  I finally put the bowls up in a cupboard out of sight.   Last week (besides all the Halloween stuff) we had a really great week.  Remember them?  Aren't they the CUTEST?  As my

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I don't remember Halloween lasting so long when I was a kid.  It was ONE day.  Parade at school, trick or treating.  Done.  My how things have changed. His actual costume is Ghost Face from Scream however at a couple of our events this week masks weren't allowed so we improvised and painted his face.  I think it turned out pretty cool! My creepy little man! Here is my little Vampire.....

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Today was a really fun, MUCH needed day.  I got up early and hit the gym.  Mostly just to get it out of the way so that I wouldn't feel bad for not making it.  It wasn't because I wanted to.  It was one of those mornings.  I did a short cardio circuit and then I did a back/bicep circuit.  Took me about an hour total.  Done.  I came home, had some breakfast (an egg sandwich) and got my stinky self

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Does anyone (but me) get really discouraged by a recipe that has like a billion ingredients.  It overwhelms me.  I like the recipes that are simple, few ingredients, and it helps if I have HEARD of the ingredients.   I can't even tell you how many times I find something that I will just die if I don't make... until I see the ingredients list and then all motivation is gone.  Poof!  Anyone else

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Since we spent the day at my sisters house yesterday we brought her son back home with us, he is just 6 weeks younger than Pajha.  They were dying to have a sleepover so I figured why not?  They had a blast and were up wayyyyy too late for their own good.  I was woken up this morning to my sweet nephew flicking my ear.  Ha.  Little stinker.  My sister planned to come out and pick him up so we

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Super excited for today.  The kids don't have school so we are going to hang out with my sister!  I don't get to see my sisters enough.  We always have a great time together, we laugh... a lot, and just hang out.  Love it.  I decided to use today as my rest day.  That might change.  I might do a workout at home later but at this moment... I am resting ;) I wanted to talk about post competition

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I started my day off good.  For breakfast I had an egg sandwich (1 egg cooked over medium on top of a sandwich thin, toasted) with a slice of low fat swiss cheese.  Mmmm... good! Then I hit the gym.  I wasn't in the mood to be on a treadmill (surprise) and I wasn't in the mood for Bodypump either so I pulled out that cardio circuit I did the other day and changed it up just a little bit.  Here

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It has been a busy weekend for us.  With two birthdays last week you can imagine all the sweets and cakes that have been floating around my house.  Not so good on the booty but what can ya do?  You have to live a little right?  Sigh. So far I have made a couple of the recipes I posted about a while ago that I was dying to try.  We had a family dinner last night so it was the perfect opportunity

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 Utah.  Oh... Utah... how I have missed the beauty of these mountains.  As much as I complain about the winter and being cold... this makes it all worth it.  Moving back has been hard on me, but I swear I have never seen anything quite so beautiful!  For Peytons Birthday we went on a hike, the weather was unreal, 77 degrees.  How could we pass up that opportunity?  We told the kids we were going

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I can't believe I have an 11 year old.  It can't be real.  They grow up too fast.  Way too fast.  Peyton is such a great kid.  He is smart, funny, and loving.  He is very artistic, and good at it!  He is always the one to stick up for his friends, or his sister (unless we are at home, ha ha ha).  My kids are polar opposites.  Peyton is my serious kid.  He actually reminds me a little of myself.  

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I had such a great workout today!  The hubby was home from work so we went to the gym together.  I wasn't sure what I wanted to do, a shoulder workout or some sort of circuit.  I am glad I did what I did, even though he laughed at me the whole time. 5 minute warmup 60 jumping jacks 20 spiderman push ups 30 walking lunges 20 body weight squats (fast) 40 mountain climbers 10 burpees 50 high knees

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The roof of my mouth is KILLING me.  Its funny because for the last oh... two months?  I have basically been eating only Fish, Chicken, Oatmeal, egg whites and veggies... mostly cooked veggies.  All pretty "soft" food.  Salads are about as crunchy as its gotten.  Well... this week having added in a few "treats" like wheat thins, pretzels, cereal and a couple of other things my jaw has been SO

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Now comes the part that I think every competitor struggles with... the "off season"... there aren't any more competitions (locally) until Spring.  Which means... I have to figure out a plan for now until then.  That plan can't be living in limbo.  I need some structure, a goal.  I think for me my main goal is to maintain (and if I lose a few I won't complain) a good weight.  I want to focus on

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Night before the Show: This time around was a lot less stressful for me, I spent the majority of my day resting, and packing.  I had already had most of my stuff still packed from two weeks before so really it wasn't a long process.  I had my food prepped Thursday night and ready to go.  I just wanted it to be easier on me this time around.  Friday night I became the worlds largest hemorrhoid,

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This may not be the post some of you were hoping for but I couldn't NOT share my beauties special day (plus I am still waiting on a few pictures from the show).  Today my baby girl turned 8 today.  Yes EIGHT... where has the time gone?  Honestly!  Here are just a few of my favorite pictures of her...   Scaring her brother... this is totally HER ;)  Getting ready for one of many dance recitals.

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This will be short and sweet.  I have a serious migraine brewing... been going on all day and it looks like it plans to stick around :(  The competition was a BLAST... I won't post all about it just yet... maybe tomorrow but I just wanted to pop on here and say that it was the biggest show Utah has had so far.  There were 13 girls in my class.  The competition was tough but I pulled through and

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As you read this, I am competing in the NPC competition... just thought I would get a post ready for you anyway. I mentioned last week that we were doing a "room swap" in my house.  My son had this "bigger" than ours bedroom and the bathroom outside his room was remodeled before we bought the house.  It is way nicer than the not remodeled "master" bathroom from the 50's.  We decided that dang

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Tomorrow is show time!  I am so anxious to get on stage.  I really am shocked at how calm I still feel.  Usually by this point (actually a week ago) I am a ball of nerves.  I feel.... ready... as ready as I can be in the amount of time I gave myself to be ready :)  I feel like I leaned out a little more in all the right places and you know what if they don't like what I bring than so be it but I

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So here I am... 3 days away from the show and I am shocked at how CALM I feel.  I guess maybe that is because I just did a show two weeks ago but I don't feel nearly as nervous.  I am actually sleeping.  Although last night I dreamed about carbs ALL NIGHT LONG.  Ha ha!  It also could have something to do with the fact that its NPC, and that is my comfort zone.  Not sure, but I'll take it!  This

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So Melissa asked me what was on my list of recipes to try post competition... that list is REALLY long... I literally have a spiral notebook and pen at all times sitting next to my laptop so that I can write down every recipe I see ;) Here are a few of the front runners though Greek Pockets, found on Dashing DishGreen Enchilada Pie, found on Meals and MovesPumpkin Cake, found on The Bikini

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Something has really been weighing on my mind since the last competition. I don't really know how to even get this out because I personally didn't experience this but when I heard about it I got really upset. Those of us who have competed, whether it be once or multiple times KNOW how hard it is, how much courage and strength it takes. How vulnerable you are... its a VERY extremely emotional

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Its October... that means that there is a whole lotta stuff going down around here. I have the competition on the 8th, my baby girls birthday on the 10th, my big boys birthday on the 15th, and HALLOWEEN too. You know what all of this means? FOOOOOOD... baking... lots and lots of baking :) I already have my list of "healthier" treats that I have been DYING to make. Let the festivities begin..

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So...One week out. I am frustrated with my not at all budging weight but it is what it is. I guess that is life and maybe I should have stopped with the little licks tastes and bites. Ugh. Oh well. Doing two shows back to back is REALLY hard mentally and emotionally. I am SO dang tired that I literally feel like I could sleep at any moment in the day. In fact I DO sleep at a lot of moments

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This is probably one of the hardest posts I have thought of writing in a long time. Its been something that I think about ALL the time but getting it out properly is really HARD! I will do my best. Fitness. Its obvious that it is something that I am passionate about, something that I love and believe in BUT IT DOES NOT DEFINE ME. I have other hobbies, other interests, other things that I

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I AM EXHAUSTED. THAT IS ALL I HAVE TO SAY RIGHT NOW. I promise to have way more exciting things to talk about this weekend. Like the bedroom swap. Until then... just know that I am probably gagging down egg whites or chicken, and hating every second of it, forcing myself to go to the gym and do stupid cardio and hating every second of it, and all around flipping TIRED. :)

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Deja vu...So here I am... TEN days out from my next comp. I am struggling. Not even going to try and lie. I took Sunday off to enjoy a few things that I wanted (a big fat sandwich... so good) and a couple of sweets. Then came Monday... I tried to get right back on my meal plan. Wasn't as easy as I had planned. I did however get my two cardio sessions in. Tuesday snuck right on by and

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Pictures... finally... there will be more... eventually but for now, enjoy!!!!

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Comps over... so now what?Well... I'll just do another one ;) Actually my plan was to do the NGA show (Saturday) and follow it with the NPC show in two weeks (Oct 8th). I have gone back and forth with whether or not to do this show for a few reasons. One is because its a little expensive, and secondly my husband could be out of town that weekend, and a couple of times in between which makes

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Hey guys!!!!!!!I love the comments on my last couple of posts. Your support means the world to me. So... let us recap about the show shall we? I didn't get nearly enough pictures. I was so nervous that I think I forgot I even had a camera! I do however have pics of me floating around from other peoples camera's so when they get here I will post more I promise!Friday was so crazy busy, I was

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Well............. I am home for a bit before heading back for the night show. Prejudging went really well. I was nervous, OF COURSE and shaking like a leaf but I feel like I did well. I am pretty sure I placed top 3. I will fill you all in tomorrow sometimes and post some pics. I left my camera at the venue! Doh!Thanks for all the support! Its been a fun journey!xoxoxo

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I am writing this in advance, and scheduling it to post Saturday morning. Today is the big day. My first time on stage in over a year. My first REAL bikini debut (I did a bikini comp a couple of years ago... 11 days out was when I decided to do it.. for fun. yes I am loony) that one doesn't count. This is a picture from that day. I was no where near lean enough, compared to the other girls

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Peak Week roundup:Monday: Started carb depletion, distilled water 1.5 gallons, cardio, cardio and weights. Tanning. Sugar shower, exfoliate with sugar to prep my skin for Fridays paint :)Tuesday: Carb depletion continues, distilled water 1 gallon, cardio, cardio, weights. Tanning. Sugar shower!Wednesday: Carb depletion continues (I am about to die at this point), distilled water 1 gallon,

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Progress....That is how I feel. I feel like in four weeks I have had not only a physical but a MENTAL makeover. I feel like for the first time in a VERY long time my mind is in a very healthy place. I have talked before about having dealt with an eating disorder here. That was a very scary time in my life. I remember feeling so overwhelmed by my own inner demons at that time. I have been

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Conversation in the car on the way to school this morning!Pajha: "Oh yeah mom.... I forgot to tell you that I signed up for the school talent show!"... Me: "Oh okay, what is your talent going to be?" (enter my thoughts... dance, singing, ACTING, hula hooping, all things she is really good at). Pajha: "I am going to play the piano" (insert crickets) "I am really good at making up my own songs

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Good Morning (or afternoon, depending on where you are). I feel like this week is taking its sweet old time. Its funny because the last 3 weeks have FLOWN by me and this week, the week that matters can't end quick enough. Such is life. I wonder if any of you can relate. Since having to up my water intake I am REALLY and I do mean really struggling to get meals in. I am SO full from water

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Is it crazy that I am suddenly feeling so ready to just bust out this competition? Thinking back... a couple of weeks ago all I felt was fear, doubt, self conscious. Today... I feel like I want to get this show on the road. I feel like I am in a healthier mindset than I have ever been when competing. Let me explain. In the past I remember ALL I could think about was what I wanted to eat, how

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What a great day today is becoming. I was at the gym earlier doing some leg workouts when this 84 year old man came up to me and he says "You look great, don't ever stop taking care of yourself. I am 84 years old and I work out everyday, I still go bowling once a week, and I feel blessed!" He went on to tell me how his father was overweight, had heart and back problems and spent the remaining

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This whole not sleeping thing is really getting on my nerves.I am exhausted. You would think that I would crash the second my head hits the pillow after fifteen gym sessions in one day.Instead, I toss.... and I turn... and I pose.... and I walk.... and I pose (all in my head of course, not in my bed.... yet).It. Is. Ridiculous.Yet, put me on a couch around 2 pm and I am out like a light.Insomnia

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Seven.... SeVeN.... SEVEN days until showtime!!! I am down another 2 lbs this week. I am okay with that. Hoping that peak week drops me enough to make me feel more than okay with that! I can't believe its almost here. You know that feeling where you just can't really "picture" the day? Like for most people its probably their wedding day... not mine... it was in the courthouse... there was

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Two a days, three a days, maybe even four... who's counting? I'm not because if I did I would probably cry. I am exhausted and I honestly can't wait to get the next week over with so I can get on that stage! I look forward to next Friday. That is when it all becomes real again... the tan will be applied (my fav part) I will wake up Saturday morning to see all of the hard work I have been

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SourceI have to say THANK YOU SO MUCH for all the sweet, amazing, thoughtful comments on my last post! I honestly needed to hear everything that was said to me! It was like getting a few big hugs, and everyone needs a big hug sometimes!!!!... the week is almost over. Do you know what that means? That means I am getting closer and closer to dusting off my heels and stepping (hopefully not

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Humph!I think... considering... I have been pretty dang nice. For example when my husband went grocery shopping with me I didn't rip his head off when he grabbed TWO bags of chips and threw them in the cart (I NEVER, EVER buy them because they call my name). I also didn't RIP his head off like I wanted to when he went down the street and came home with a cookies and cream shake. I was nice.

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Competing isn't all glamorous. What? It's NOT!There is SO much that goes into it, stuff that most people probably don't even realize. When I am getting ready to compete I always hit this wall at about 2 1/2 weeks out, its when all I can think about is the poses, the stage presence, the walk, the shoes, FALLING, the suit, the tan, THE COMPETITION. I get myself so psyched out that I get close

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I have struggled with whether or not to post anything today. I have written/unwritten a post countless times. I could tell you where I was, and what I was doing and how this day affected me personally but I think that all I need to say is that I don't believe that there was one person that was not affected by this tragedy. It hangs heavy on my heart and I believe it always will. I am thankful

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HOWDY!I know your all DYING to know... the tooth is out. BIG SIGH OF RELIEF. After gagging at her every time she talked to me for an entire day she was playing outside when suddenly the tooth was sitting on her lip. I can only imagine how hilarious it was when she looked at her cousin and said "I sink my toof fell out" through gritted teeth. Oh the joy that little sweet pea brings to my life!

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I think this has been the busiest week I have had in a very very long time. I feel so guilty that I have been gone so much. My husband gets home and I leave... and don't return until 9 pm. Its killing me. Tonight is the last night I will be doing that to him, I swear!!! ;)I have been busy with fun things though. Tuesday night I went to Boot camp with my sister, Wednesday night I went to a

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WARNING: This will be a picture heavy post. I have to share my weekend, in photo's!Lamb's CanyonLamb's CanyonA beautiful Moon!Shelli with Franz, the Bear!Shontell with Mr. Franz!I had to have a snuggle too!A tree that was FULL of shoes. Dying to know the story behind thisI couldn't resist the beautiful colors in this shot!Perfect photo op!A "friendship" treeJust some pretty flowers...Being

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This morning I started my day off with some egg whites and broccoli, then I headed to the gym to work shoulders and catch the Body Combat class (I seriously LOVE this class). I came home thinking I would be starving and ready for lunch but I wasn't. I had a little snack and caught up on Big Brother. Can I just say how happy I am that Rachael and Jordan won Veto? I don't love Rachael but I do

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I had the BEST breakfast. It was better than I could have imagined. I usually try these great new things and end up thinking they taste like a sponge, I usually HATE the texture, and wish I didn't waste my favorite ingredients on it. Not this time. I found the recipe on Peanut Butter & Jenny and changed it just a little for me, cut it from 1/2 C oat flour to 1/3 C Oat flour but left

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When the hubby is out of town my kids always beg to sleep with me. I don't know why they want to because truth be told none of us get any sleep. This time around I haven't let them until last night. My son is one of those "talkers/walkers/scary sleepers". He speaks clear as day... and often times does VERY weird things in his sleep. One night I woke up to him sitting up staring at me, one

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August is a very busy month for Birthdays in my family. We have 4, 3 days in a row. Yesterday we celebrated my Mom's and my big brother's (they share their birthday's). I am one of NINE kids, so any time we are all under one roof it is absolute chaos. Organized chaos. HA! Not everyone could make it but between us kids, our own kids, and our dogs.... we had a full house and lots of laughs.

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Yesterday I woke up to "Peyton you look like a dork!" coming out of my daughters mouth. I said "excuse me, why would you say that?" and she said very simply "because look at him, he doesn't even match!". Oh. Em. Gee. He was still in his pajamas. So now we not only have to match when we pull weeds but we also have to match when we sleep. Gotcha! What am I going to do with this child of mine?

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Have you ever just had one of those days? You know you have. We all have right? RIGHT!?! I seem to have them a lot. Like for example today I was super excited about this recipe I found and couldn't wait to make them because everything in them I can actually have without feeling guilty and they smell sooooo good baking and look good enough to eat but when you put it in your mouth you realize

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Feeling better today, but also sad because I had to kiss my husband goodbye for another week or two. I hate that he has to travel so much for work but what can ya do? The funniest part about him leaving is that he is seriously STRESSED out that I might not remember to DVR the Denver Bronco's game (GASP!) for him on Saturday. Me? Forget? Football? NEVER. LOL! He is a smart man. I am sure

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A little under the weather around here... :( It started on Sunday, Peyton complained of a stomach ache (which IMMEDIATELY put me on alert). Last week we spent a lot of time with cousins who ended up with some flu bug, so I was SURE we were getting it. My husband started feeling "off" and I was just feeling exhausted. So, we skipped church and had what we called a "lazy day". I did not get

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You know... a couple of weeks ago my appetite was non existent. NOW? I can't seem to get enough food in me. ARGH... it is so frustrating. I feel so hungry all the time! Does that mean maybe my metabolism has finally gotten the boost it needs or what???? Anyway, today marked my first day back at the gym on my NORMAL routine. Kids started school (FINALLY, ha ha ha) so I woke up at 5:15 to

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Winner.. winner... I was a winner :) Can you tell I am excited about that? The one thing I miss the most about California (well besides of course my AMAZING friends) is Trader Joe's. I could spend hours in that place. Well... when one of my favorite blogs was hosting a giveaway with a bunch of Trader Joe's items I was STOKED. So... I entered thinking, I will never win but I DID! The package

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I have struggled with what to blog about the last week. I have TONS of ideas floating around in my head but getting them out of there seems to be a problem. It has been a busy week for us around here. My husbands brother and his family are here visiting from Vegas before they move overseas to Cyprus (where we actually lived for four years). I am sad to see them go so far away, JEALOUS that

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Anyone out there follow the Paleo diet? I am growing more and more interested in this the more I hear of it. I am curious if anyone has had success or has any idea how practical it really is. My food has been pretty boring. Well... not boring... just the same thing everyday. I made myself a big pot of my crock pot salsa chicken on Monday so that is what I have been eating for lunch and

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This is going to be a quickie. It has been a busy week and weekend. I don't know where the days have gone but clearly they have vanished. I am really excited about what's ahead. I am meeting with a lady on Friday who will be doing my body fat and giving me a nutrition plan to follow for the next few weeks (more on that later this week). I am anxious to see where I am at. My eating has been

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Has anyone seen my appetite? It seems to be MISSING. I don't know what is going on with me but I have literally had to force myself to eat the last few days. I just am NOT hungry. This is a first. Maybe its the heat, I just don't know. Anyway, when I have forced myself to eat my meals have been pretty boring. For example today's meals were: Breakfast: 3 egg whites plus one yolk in a low

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“Please consider purchasing a bag of delicious Warrior Crunch to support my friend, Susan, who has Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Nuts About Granola & Cancer Warrior have teamed up and created this tasty granola for a good cause. All proceeds from sales of this granola will go to Susan! Read more about it here:http://wp.me/p1B7vY-9Bg”

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Come on admit it... you love reality shows just as much as I do! :) Like for example...... The Bachelorette!!! (If you have yet to watch, do not read!) I have to say, I wasn't a HUGE fan of Ashley in the beginning but towards the end of it I think she seemed more "real". I cried when Ben left. I felt like he was SO confident and I knew the second he started walking towards her, the look on her

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Thanks so much for all the support and encouraging words from my last post. I am really excited about the next 10 weeks. It makes it even more exciting knowing how much support I have, so please know how much I appreicate it and NEED it :)I have some ideas of how I want to go about this competition but I also feel sort of unsure. I know that the diet will be slightly different from Figure, so

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There is about to be... and it will require some serious juggling! Hope I can learn real quick, any tips?Here it is.I am doing it.ITS SHOWTIME....That's right people... I am so ready to get back on that stage. I am nervous (a good nervous) and can already smell the protan (ohhhh yeahhhhh) and I am EXCITED with a capitol C for Crazy. It will be a littler harder this time around, for one I will

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Sister in law Becky, me, and sister Shelli (her little man standing in!) after our half marathon!Never been so happy to see a finish line IN MY LIFE!

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I am ba-ack... well I am going to at least give it a shot. I want to be back. I have missed blogging, but want you to know that I have still been faithfully reading YOUR blogs! You know what they say "When life throws you lemons, make lemonade". Well... I had a few very large lemons thrown at me and they may have left marks... BUT... I am finally squeezing the hell out of those suckers and

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I will be MIA for an undetermined amount of time! There are some personal things going on in my life that I need to focus on!

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I had to jump on the bandwagon... seems its going around and since I have nothing better to talk about why the heck not???A: is for Apple, what’s your favorite variety?Apples and I have a very unique relationship. I LOVE them now but as a kid I could not eat them (well refused to eat them) because they would squeak on my teeth and it still gives me chills to think of it. I like the soft juicy

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I LOVE giveaways :) Someday I will have to host one but until then... check this one out!The Fitness Dish is giving away some pretty cool stuff, click here!

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