Monday is all about carbs

I am starting my carb rotation program today.  I will be limiting them to 100 grams.  I will increase my water intake and focus on good fats and lean protein and veggies.

It is also a cardio day.  I am feeling strong and inspired and those are good feelings to have.  I always say its not about how you look it is about how you feel under your skin.  Today is a great day.

This was the way I looked in 2003

This is how I looked in 2003 when I first began my weight loss and fitness journey. I may be smiling but there was a lot of pain under my skin.

I look at this picture now and wonder who that woman is.  My wish for everyone is to have the positive transformation I had and to feel really good about themselves.  It starts with the first step.  Start walking, drink water, read labels on foods…cut back a little on fast foods, eat breakfast and of course follow up with small nutrition meals through out the day to keep your blood sugar steady.  I weighed  190 pounds in this picture. I was in my fifties. My very first step was to visit my doctor and have a discussion on my heart disease risks. It was very motivating.  I also set goals for myself. This was something I had never done before. The power of goals and visualization are amazing.

Elk River, Nanbf show 2009

NANBF SHOW Elk River, Minnesota

Here I am preparing to go on stage at the Elk River, NANBF show in the fall of 2009. It was a wonderful show, well managed and the contestants were fun.  Now I am deciding whether to do another show in May 2010 in the Twin Cities.

Red Bikini Society

www.redbikinisociety.com

Here is a link to my Red Bikini Society website. It was created to have fun and hopefully inspire other women to get excited about fitness and health!