Happy Mother's day!!

A big Happy Mother's day to all you moms!! Today, I will remain on track. I certainly considered having treats to eat, but that goes against my current goals. SO, my gift to me is a day of perfect eating! I will be on plan for today! Now....I just need NO ONE to gift me goodies. LOL

The Happy Post!

I sent pictures to Tony this past weekend and got good feedback on my progress. I'm so happy about that! I really dug in my heels and stuck it out to get those results! I should be making my way into the 150s for my next progress pictures that I send. I ROCK! lol I went out w/ the family on Easter and ate off plan. I let T know and I've been given extra cardio along w/ a diet tweak that we will discuss when we speak again. My upper body is coming together nicely. The lower half will all in place in due time. I just have to keep working at it.

I also won the Dreambodies raffle this week! That is so exciting for me! :D
Every week, Dreambodies gives away a 2lb tub of protein powder. I chose the peanut butter flavored one. I have been wanting to try it for a while but haven't been brave enough to spend my own money on it. LOLOLOL!! It's T's favorite though, so it should be a TREAT!

God Bless, Blondell

My Body is the Temple of the Holy Spirit

Here we are, another Good Friday. This is the day that Christians around the world celebrate the price that Jesus Christ paid on the cross of calvary. While I don't make it a ptradition to attend a church service on Good Friday, I did take a moment to thank God for the sacrifice that allows me to be in right standing with Him. In appreciation for the price that ws paid (the life of Jesus) I cannot help but to think of the value that God has placed on me. He velues you and i SO MUCH that he was willing to give is Son to go through all that He did. If He places such a high value on us, shouldn't we do the same?

Should we ignore our temples? Should we not take time to exercise, eat right, sleep and, at times, let go, stop stressing. Today, I vow to care for my temple. To love it's shape, ability, flaws and all. GOD MADE ME. He formed me in my mother's womb with an unspeakable love. I will not put myself down. I will not hate my hips, thighs, voice, hair etc etc. I will love me foe me. ME. The one that God thought the world could not do with out. Why else would He have made you and I? There is something in each of of that He thought the world needed. How can we be and achieve all that He desires if we are busy thinking about the things on us that He made and we don't like?

A TEMPLE. You don't think of some cheap, worn down, undeserving building when you hear the word 'temple'. In my mind, I think of something majestic. Something that begs to be seen, admired and appreciated. THAT is what each and everyone of us has. Embrace that today. Know that Christ loves YOU to the point that He was willing to die. He could not imagine spending eternity without you. His love is so great that He allows you to choose if you want Him or not...for it is not true love if He has to force you. If you have not accepted Him,you are able to. It's not a hard thing and I am not going to get on a soapbox and preach about you needing Jesus in your life. You may hear that often from people who want to 'beat you over the head with their bible'. That's not my style. However, I will invite you to be a part of an eternal family. One that is built on Love. The choice is up to you! :)

Well, that post went WAY off point, but I am a vessel. What good is a vessel if it doesn't carry what you want it to. In this case, a message has come to you from the heart of God.

God Bless,
Blondell

THE OVERCOMER

Ok. So most of us have head the term 'mind over matter' and this post is about just that! For the past 2 days I have been having to make my mind tell my body NO. No, you don't need sweets. No, it's not okay to have junky food today and get back on track tomorrow. No, you don't need to skip this workout. So, what's been happening to cause this? Well, I believe that it is a combination of things including not getting enough sleep. I've been staying up late in an attempt to have 'quiet time' and still have to wake early to get the kids off to school, train, work, cardio, help friends/family etc etc etc.....it goes on and on. I now HAVE to make my rest a priority! What a silly thing to allow to get me off track. I will not allow it. I will get proper sleep and I will push forward. Notice I said 'push', not glide, stroll or go. There is so much more that goes along with it for me to use those terms. It's a battle. A daily battle that I must fight to get this thing done.

For the weapons of our warfare are not physical [weapons of flesh and blood], but they are mighty before God for the overthrow and destruction of strongholds, [Inasmuch as we] refute arguments and theories and reasonings and every proud and lofty thing that sets itself up against the [true] knowledge of God; and we lead every thought and purpose away captive into the obedience of Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One).
—2 Corinthians 10:4,5 AMP

It's about so much more than competing. It's about victory, self-esteem, belief in self and, most of all...destiny. Yep, I said it! DESTINY! I've been set up to WIN. I'd have to be a fool not to walk in it. While I don't know every detail of what God has in store for me, I do know that I am to do what I can, where I am, with what I have...and that is my intention. I will face things head on. Take on the lies that have been a part of me for so long with the Word of God. And, I will overcome! That's what I am....AN OVERCOMER!

God Bless,
Blondell

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Suit Color

So, It's time to make decisions on things like suit color and what type of tanning product I'll be using. The plan is to use Jan Tana as of right now and suit color is undecided. I've been checking out how various colors look on dark African American skin tones and the more vibrant colors seem to look good.

Here's Tanji in a pink suit:

Natalie Benson in turquoise:

I'm having a difficult time finding someone to display the red, but it's a main option (considering I already have it! lol). I'm more interested in having everything come together and look as good as it can than I am using the suit that I have. It can always be sold and replaced. ;) Well, those are today's thoughts!

EDIT:

Here's Brenda Smith in red (Thanks, Lyn):

God Bless,

Blondell

Week of 3/27/10

So, this week has seemed to zoom by! The great news is that I'm rocking my program and am down 2lbs this week. The bad news is....well, I don't have any for ya! I'm feeling good. All is well. And, as always and forever, God is good! T is looking to get me down another 15lbs or so in the coming weeks. That will be easy enough. I told him that the point that I usually plateau at is ~154lbs so that's where we are headed and we will deal with whatever needs to be dealt with at that point. I have my eyes set one that at the moment. I would love to be able to come in at the same weight as my last show, but better conditioned. That would mean that I would have to have put on a decent amount of muscle since competing last. I think I have. Well, as the physique that I desire is continuing to unveil itself, I'll continue to put my hands in the hands of the Man that stills the waters. ;)

God Bless,
Blondell

Central States/Melissa Frabbiele Fitness, & Figure Champoinships!

So, I'll start this blog out with the date of my comp. AUG 14, 2010!! I have work to do and am working with Tony Dicostanzo of DreamBodies.net. I've worked with various online trainers over the past years and Tony is by far the best of the bunch! No doubt, I've worked with other great trainers, but T adds MUCH compassion and understanding to the mix and that makes a world of difference! So, this is the beginning of my prep for the show! I'm bringing the best me I possibly can and am trusting T every step of the way.

I'll be back mid-week with another post on how my week began. Check back for a longer, more in-depth post at that point!

God Bless,
Blondell