"Time is a ticking and my fat needs a burnin'!"

LMAO....that is a funny quote! Oprah! You can quote me on that one!

So I did it! Not without a few hitches. But, I managed to get to the gym at 9 am! Guess what? I didn't melt either! lol I managed to have a great conversation with my trainer, and get 40 minutes of cardio in. I even stopped at Shoppers on the way home.

It felt amazing! Yep! I got my work-out in. I've already drank 3 glasses of water. I'm well on my way to a great day! So 100 club; get ready because I'm joining!

I've been re-reading Bob Greene's "The Best Life Diet". So on that weight training topic (remember that nutritionist saying it was a waste of time), Bob feels that weight training is imperative to being successful at weight loss. It's important to build muscle as during weight loss, you will lose muscle. So it makes a perfect balance. Most importantly, muscle burns more fat...and builds up your metabolism. So you want to build muscle and weight training to tone and tighten. It's crucial! Equally as crucial is cardio. Cardio burns fat! No way around it, if you want to lose weight; ya gotta do cardio at least 5 times a week! Bob also recommends aiming for 8 glasses of water a day. That's reasonable and still in a healthy range. Anything more, and you automatically feel overwhelmed, which in turn makes you drink less water. I love Bob!

I also did the Tracy Anderson Method. Her dance cardio...was really difficult for me as I'm a very uncoordinated gal. My son attempted to video me for his new YouTube debut!!! Maybe funny to some, but to me...NOT. LOL "Tracy Anderson this is what uncoordinated rejects look trying to do your dance cardio work-out!"
But, I did work-up a sweat and my heart rate was definitely high. What I love about Tracy's method (besides the fact that she's got a beautiful body and glow!) is that her method makes so much sense. If you always do the treadmill, the bike or the elliptical for cardio for example, your body gets used to that. So, you are always using the same muscles over and over again. That builds bulk. Throwing in a change, really is good for overall balance and definition. Plus, it's a change and a great compliment to any fitness regimen.

I also did Tracy's matt work DVD. This one: I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! If you don't believe me, have you looked at Gwyneth Paltrow or Madonna lately? So the insight on this one is this: weight training is awesome for big muscle groups. But, there's also fine muscle ligaments that don't get worked-out during regular weight training. Tracy takes you through a series of moves that target those smaller muscles to give you a long, lean and defined look. To pull everything in. This can be done alone, or complimentary to your weight training regime. Although, I don't recommend doing both in the same day! OUCH!!!
I can attest that I did it last night (only maybe half), because it was TOUGH. This morning I woke-up feeling really tight in parts of my body...where I didn't even know I had muscles! LMAO
I plan on doing Tracy's cardio work-out once a week, for a nice change and her matt work at least twice a week.

So this is my new schedule:

• Monday: Weight Train (with my Personal Trainer) and Cardio
• Tuesday: Cardio (am) and Tracy A. Matt work
• Wednesday: Weight Train (with my PT) and Cardio
• Thursday: Cardio (am)
• Friday: Cardio (am) Tracy A. Matt work/ or yoga
• Saturday: Tracy A. Cardio
• Sunday: OFF

Looks busy! It's the only way to be successful.

How bad do you want it?

Have a great day!

Hugs!!!

Kimmy

Confessions of a Mother!

Busted!!!

Yep, moi! My usual morning routine consists of waking up at 7:15 am with Diodato, getting him off to school by 7:45am. Then Carmelo...and driving him by 8:50am. THEN: I go back to bed for an hour as Antonio usually sleeps until 10 am or I go creep Facebook! I am soooooo bad! On my defence, I usually need it after a morning with Carmelo...that or a glass of wine! LOL

Then after having a conversation with my trainer Lene, I realized many things. An hour! I whole hour of me time is spent sleeping or wasting time on Facebook. What a waste! I could be working-out...besides I DRIVE RIGHT BY THE GYM~ Shame on me!

So I made a decision (along with the kick in the a@@) from my trainer. Good job Lene, I sure need it! I love ya!
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday I am to report at the gym after dropping off Carmelo at school as my hubby is still home in the morning until 11am. Strictly cardio...and maybe a tan...and then a starbucks ;)...Kidding!
Suze Orman on Oprah totally got to me and I've reduced myself to one a week! Morevoer, my hubby will be waiting at home for me with a caffee latte just for me; made with lot's of love! lol

Decision made! Gym bag at the door ready! However, sometimes, things just don't go as planned. So Lene!!! I appologize for not being at the gym this morning! I went back to bed! BUT>>>> I think I have good reason. Last night, while bathing my boys, Antonio my 2 1/2 year old banged his head climbing out of the bath. He was unusually drowsy, and incoherent. His pupils were dilated and then he vomited. He suffered a mild concussion. We whisked him off to CHEO. We were there until 1 am, and got home at 1:30am. We woke him up every three hours. I also wanted to be here when he woke up this morning to ensure he was okay. Thankfully, he seems to have bounced back!

Don't fret though! I will do cardio today on my own!

Thursday am I will report to the gym!

Never a dull moment...but everything works out perfectly! In fact, it made me want to make more of an effort to go to the gym. Really! I'm a strange girl. But, I love it! I realize that it's time to get really serious about this weight loss/fitness situation. I mean...I think I can work-out at 9 am! How stupid! When athletes, and stars even Oprah work-out at 5 am! Come on! I'm a role model...my blog got 100 hits on Saturday! LOL!!!
So you've inspired me to be the best I can be; and that means NO SLEEPING! Well, the universe is listening; what I mean is no going back to bed on week-days after my two sons have gone to school.

Time is a ticking...and my fat needs a burning!

xox
Kimmy

Hello and Happy Weekend!!!

I had gained two pounds...but lost them again! That was due to my holiday binge. Remember it takes about a week for your eating to show-up on your scale. So whatever you ate last week etc...will affect you in the days afterwards. Not immediately after. The only exception I've seen to this is : excessive drinking or chinese food.

So I'm back to where I was. EXCEPT! I'm done a few more inches! Ever strange!?

I've lost 3 inches this month! For a total of 17 3/4 gone!

Even though I'm a scale bitch, and want those numbers to come down...I have to look at the big picture. Inches are the way to go too!

I have been reading "Mother Warrior" by Jenny McCarthy. It's truly a must read. I had a huge epiphany for son Carmelo and will blog about that next week.

Also, if you are trying to lose weight or you feel 'blah', epson salts! Epson salts not only help you with stress relief or pain relief. They detoxify your body of metals and toxins. We live in an environment surrounded by toxins. It's in the air, it's in our food, it's in the water. Detoxification is crucial to our better health. Especially, when you are on a weight loss path. When fat cells are burnt they emit toxins. If you do not flush them out, they build up in your system.
I recommend one weekly epson salt bath. I also plan on detoxing via epson salts my kids!

In addition, you can help your kidney's and liver with detox simply by drinking water with a few squeezes of lemon.

Well, that's all for now. I'm off to go try that Tracy Anderson Method....I'll keep ya posted!

Hugs,
Kimmy

After a Good Night's Rest!

Phew!

What a good night's rest will do!

Last night I left the nutrition session feeling like somewhat of a failure. Not that the nutritionist was trying to point that out to me. Just here I am preaching and writing what is working for me...and apparently it's all wrong! So please don't follow what I'm doing at home...lol....

First of all, everyone has a right to their opinion. I really believe that. This woman is obviously very knowledgeable in the field. I can tell she's wise and has truly studied what she is 'preaching'. I also believe that we are all different because people come into our lives to teach us something valuable about ourselves. So if your sister-in-law is getting on your nerves because she saves every penny, it's time to look in the mirror! That's Oprah's analogy of it, and I love it! Sometimes, I need a gentle nudge 'reminder' though. Anyhow, so obviously I can learn a thing or two or three from this nutritionist. In fact, in just one hour I learned quite a bit!

Secondly, the universe will give you a message. It will be a whisper, a gentle knock, a louder bang and then a bang on the head IF you don't pay attention. So light bulb moment! This woman has much valuable information...and I can't go buy her book as she hasn't written it yet.
So I'm sending in my husband first! hahahahahahahahahhahahahahaha

All jokes aside, my hubby needs her, and hopefully she'll take him on as a client. Out of ten clients she only chooses two to work with. Oh, and you never know....it a week from now I may be blogging: "GUESS WHO IS A CLIENT OF THE NUTRITIONIST; ME!"

So I came up with a solution! I pulled out my "The Best Life Diet" by Bob Green and I'm looking into buying "You on a Diet" by Dr. Oz. I also picked up "Real Life" by Dr. Phil and "Mother Warrior" by Jenny McCarthy. Suffice to say, I have quite a bit of reading ahead of me.
Nonetheless, sometimes we gather so much information that we forget. So I'm doing a sweep of things, and make an executive decision from there. I am very well read. I inform and educate myself first and foremost.

I think what I'm doing is working for me at the moment. As I have lost some weight (even though apparently only 10 lbs of fat :() When we consult with her again, I will take it from there. No sense worrying about things.

I forgot to mention that she's also really works on the emotional side of eating. So she just doesn't tell you: here is a menu eat this. The crucial part of a weight loss program is getting to the trigger; why are you over weight...why do you make poor eating decisions for yourself? Why do you not eat? etc...
THAT IS CRUCIAL!!!!! You can't make a lifestyle change IF you are unwilling to work on the inside out.

I woke-up this morning and went downstairs and trained on the elliptical for 25 minutes. The story behind that....
According to the nutritionist (I'm not naming her as she's very private about this...for various reasons; if you'd like a free consult with her, email me; I'd be more than happy to give you her contact info), I train at 4 ish...so say I burn 500 calories. I need 3500 calories in a day to function. I am now 500 calories deficient of that. I come home and eat. My body is immediately registering a deficiency in calorie intake. It will take what I need (minimal) and store the rest. So if I continue to do this pattern in a week; a 1 pound gain.
HOWEVER, if you train in the morning before eating, you are burning fat. As your body is in fat burning mode already from the night. If I have to train at 4 ish...I must come home and eat 1000 calories or more to make up for that...over time my body will register the extra calories and burn the fat. She explains it as a very fragile gentle circle of events that register of time. Your body is a fine tuned machine.

She also believes that 15-20 minutes of cardio first thing in the am...is equal to that of a 2 hour work-out in the pm.

She's had over 10 000 clients...and she covers her data efficiently. She's also not a 'weight loss' gimmick. She's about lifestyle change inside and out.

All that to say, after concluding I AM NOT A MORNING PERSON, I woke-up and thought; "I have nothing to lose but fat. Cardio here I come!"
So now...my cardio for the day is done. I felt great. I also sweated immensely while doing cardio this am!
I'll keep you posted!!!

Until then, I'm going to read and read!

Oh...and Rambo (if you read yesterday's blog) is not even close to Jack Bauer in my eyes. LOL But, it was nice to cuddle and watch a movie anyhow. Tonight we are watching Rambo II....great...lol
Hold the popcorn! ;)

Hugs!
Kimmy

State of Confusion...

I am so confused. I am writing now because come tomorrow am...I will have it all sorted out some how or some way.

I just returned from seeing a nutritionist. CAN YOU HERE ARGH!?????

Her view on things is quite different. This lady researched food etc... for years. I can feel she's on the right track with things. Nonetheless, I feel quite lost and confused right now.

So she told me that I should NOT be weight training. Not until I've lost some more weight. She also said that for every inch of my body I have one pound of fat! How depressing!!! She was pretty on the ball though and told me I need to get my a@@ out of bed in the morning to do cardio (that she believes in).

My hubby is going to sign-up and visit her on a weekly basis. Which I think is wonderful. Oh, and another thing she was telling us that famous clinic that injects patients to lose weight...well she did research and believes that whatever it is that it's the needle makes people crazy. It takes a few years for the effect to wear off. I can attest that my hubby did that 'diet'...and even he admitted it made him 'crazy'. As he said: "he lost his mind...and did things that he would never think of doing under normal conditions!". Wow! So forgiven! hahahaha

Anyhow, this lady really seems to know what she's talking about. She had amazing pointers that I'm happy to share with you, and some not so.

For instance, popcorn. Did you ever hear that popcorn is bad for you? I'm devastated (it's one of my favourite foods) to report that popcorn swells in your stomach. Moreover, it stays stuck in your colon for over a week and plugs you up literally. She says that eat more than one cup of popcorn and the week after weigh yourself! She guarantees a weight gain every time. That's the thing she stands by, the foods we eat take about a week to affect us. That is why we would never associate a weight gain with popcorn. People like me can gain up to 7lbs from popcorn. I would continue to eat it for a pound or two, but not for 7lbs!

Also, an apple isn't just an apple. There are bad fruit and good fruit. She believes that if you eat an apple, the body treats the sugar in the apple equal to the sugar of a chocolate bar. So if you are trying to lose weight...apples are not the way to go apparently! She has a list of fruit that are 'better' for you.

I will give more information as it comes back to me. Right now I'm so sad. She told me to quit going to the gym, I'm just wasting my time. She's right...I'm really taking off pounds slowly.

I'm going to bed, or maybe not...my hubby is waiting to watch 'Rambo' with me as apparently he says it's as good as "Jack Bauer" on 24. There's no comparison in my mind. Nobody like Jack...but to him there is, and if it makes him happy (besides his waiting on the couch right now with some blankets and pillows to cuddle...hahaha)

Have a good night...and I forgot to mention...before you have your coffee tomorrow morning, make sure to drink at least 2 litres of water! I think I'll start with 2 glasses!!!

Bonne nuit!
Kimmy

Where things stand...

Hello!

I attended a beautiful wedding on the weekend. Weddings are so much fun. Getting all ready is half the fun. I love having a goal to set myself up. It truly motivates me. So, if you remember I planned on losing ten pounds for this wedding. I didn't quite make-it there. But, I can report that:

I have lost a total of 3% body fat!

In march, my body was 47% body fat.
Yesterday, it came in at 44%.
Even though that is still quite high...I'm making progress in the right direction!!!!

The dress. That either didn't quite work to my advantage, or so I thought. The dress no longer came in my size, as I shrunk! So that was a happy moment. I have posted a photo of my dress the night of the wedding. My hubby told me I looked really sexy and beautiful. He doesn't give out compliments freely, so I take it when I can. He made me feel extra beautiful! :) We had a wonderful time...(thanks to P. and L! xoxo)

Speaking of goals! We are set to take a family vacation this spring. I'm not sure if it will be the Caribbean or Mexico, but it is somewhere hot for sure. I am so motivated to lose more weight until then. This is my ultimate goal! I discussed this with my personal trainer and she loved it. We decided that I can surely lose 25 lbs. So I set that as my goal.

I haven't been feeling well the last few days. Too much turkey, stuffing, gravy and cheesecake will do that to ya! LOL....not only that; I haven't worked-out and I have not drank any water. I feel 'blah'. I couldn't even stay to do cardio after training yesterday, I felt like I was going to be sick. Hard to believe I felt like this always in the past.

I'm still waiting for those Tracy Anderson Method DVD's to arrive in the mail. I'm thinking I could of walked to the U.S. faster to buy them!
Hopefully, they will arrive before my March vacation!!!!

Have a great day!
Hugs,
Kimmy

Thanksgiving Gratitude!

Happy Thanksgiving!





"Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others." - Cicero


So it was a 'busy' week-end...but I took in a lot. "It's really important to look at things in a spiritual light, everything has spiritual meaning as we are spiritual beings after all." - Oprah


This Thanksgiving/Wedding week-end, made me really appreciate alot. Not JUST because it was Thanksgiving weekend. Thanksgiving makes me realize, that it's not only about the day. But, daily thankfulness is crucial to staying in the moment. Gratitude is all about having a GReat Attitude. But, there's so much more to it than just an 'attitude'. Our lives are all busy. But, taking the time to say; "thank you", "I appreciate that", " amazing" etc...brings us all back to the now, the importance of today. It's so easy to get lost in the hustle and bustle of everyday. Slowing down even for a few minutes to show thankfulness is a great way to open up channels. We all need to feel appreciated, valued and loved. Most importantly, we are all blessed, and showing gratitude is acknowledging the good fortune and putting the 'bad' fortune behind you.


I love Thanksgiving day. It is one of my favourite holidays. The turkey, stuffing mashed potatoes, gravy and pumpkin pie are a bonus. :) hahaha!
I always take the time to say a special prayer of gratitude on that day. I try to count my blessings daily. But, Thanksgiving is a special day for me. How the circle of life is at the same time fragile and grand. Upon reflection, how we are all blessed each in our own special way unique to us.
I am blessed, to have beautiful, healthy children, a spouse who loves me, family, sisters who care and give me the time of day, friends who are loyal and kind etc...That is my list.
Thanksgiving, is a perfect time for reflection.

A Reason For Weight Training!

Unbelievable! Here is an amazing fact about building muscle.

1 bl of muscle built burns 50-100 calories a day.

Thus, if you only build 1 lb of muscle this year, you could burn 10 lbs of fat!

Music and a Song That Will Inspire Me Always!

Music has always been known to invigorate and move us. Since the beginning of times, humans have used music as a vehicle of emotion. Music embodies expression like nothing else. It is a magical inspirit.
Music can also inspire us.

Spirit often speaks to us and touches us through the music. It has been said often that we can receive divine guidance through music. Have you ever thought of a song, only to turn on the radio and the exact song was playing? Or have you been in a mood, and hear a song playing that mimic your mood? Or have you been stuck pondering a decision only to hear your answer through a song? Do you always hear a song playing over and over again? Maybe there's a message waiting for you to comprehend it?
We are all affected by music differently. Sometimes, I will be put in a direct mood simply by a song I have heard.
I love music. I am moved by many songs. Some of which will define me forever.

Many years ago, my life was in a downward spiral. My hubby and I were down and out. I had lost a baby through an ectopic rupture that almost took my own life. In addition, I was struggling with major issues with my own mother. I was overwhelmed, frustrated and so lost. I was surrounded by hopelessness. I was deeply saddened . I was depressed, and probably suicidal. I went through my days, in a ritual motion of non-existence. Even though, I had many family and friends standing by me...I still felt completely alone. For sure, I had hit rock bottom. I look back at this time as a very dark period of my life. My entire spirit was surrounded by a black cloud of despair!

One song would change all of that and lift me out....
I sat down to watch Oprah Winfrey (I know ...her again!...I am always so inspired by Oprah. I cannot help myself!). It was Oprah's Birthday. I will never forget that moment when the wall was lifted and out popped Tina Turner belting out "Simply The Best". It was a moment in my history when all time stood still. As I stood up and danced along with John Travolta, Gayle and Oprah...something deep within lit up. The changes were going to have to come from me. I am the best...I have to be my best. I have to live my best. Nothing or no one else mattered. If my husband were to love me, he would love me for me and not for someone I wanted to portray. I couldn't go on living the way I was. It was time to pull myself out of this mess. I had to be me...simply the best! Those words, that song, so profound so significant. Every beat, every word resonated so deeply within. So poignant to the turn around change of events. I cannot describe it fully into words. But, for me it was like that huge dark black cloud was blown away. Really, I felt like I saw the light! From that moment on I changed my way of thinking, I altered my path significantly. I changed my attitude. I began to appreciate who I was and what I had. I realized many things. I began to be happy...just happy. I opened the door for nothing but the best....Me! I would from that day on let my spirit shine through, no matter what! It would be a pivotal moment in the events to come forth that year and years to come. That moment shifted everything for me and everyone around me!
I don't look back upon these times in sadness, rather I look back in gratitude, for great magnificent lessons were learned during these times. I am a stronger person, and have stronger relationships because of this.
Still to this day, when I hear that song...I am reminded of that time. I get goose bumps! Warm shivers go down my spine. I feel such a love and connection to that song. I listen to that song on my ipod and it makes me focus, strive for better, be a better person, appreciate everything in life (and work-out harder!). The whole of the song inspires me deeply. Be a vehicle of LOVE. BE THE BEST I WAS MEANT TO BE! I am blessed to have heard the message. I am guided. The song remains for me a powerful reminder of the importance of divine force, spirit, and fate. How crucial faith, optimism and hope are in our lives. Most significantly, it reminds me that attitude can shift everything!

So next time you hear a song, really listen to the message it's sending you. You just never know it might be life changing ! :)


Simply the Best

Tina Turner

I call you when I need you, my heart's on fire

You come to me, come to me wild and wired

Mmm, you come to me Give me everything I need

Give me a lifetime of promises and a world of dreams

Speak a language of love like you know what it means

Mmm, it can't be wrong

Take my heart and make it strong, baby

You're simply the best, better than all the rest

Better than anyone, anyone I've ever met

I'm stuck on your heart, I hang on every word you say

Tear us apart no, no, baby, I would rather be dead In your heart

I see the star of every night and every day

In your eyes I get lost, I get washed away

Just as long as I'm here in your arms

I could be in no better place

You're simply the best, better than all the rest

Better than anyone, anyone I've ever met

I'm stuck on your heart, I hang on every word you say

Tear us apart no, no, baby, I would rather be dead

Each time you leave me I start losing control

You're walking away with my heart and my soul

I can feel you even when I'm alone

Oh baby, don't let go

Ooh you're the best (woo)

Better than all the rest

Better than anyone, anyone I've ever met

Ooh, I'm stuck on your heart,

I hang on every word you say

Don't tear us apart no, no, no,

Baby, I would rather be dead

Oooh, you're the best!

Sometimes Everything Happens For a Reason!

News and Update!

1. I lost another pound...so 34 lbs down!
2. 1 more pound to go and I win the bet with my "incognito training partner"!
3. 5 lbs to go and I win the Lulu lemon bet!

"Everything happens for a reason.

Every action has a reaction.

Always remember that whats meant to be

will always find a way to come about.”

-Author Unknown

It's been five weeks since I began training with my new female trainer. Of those weeks, we've only successfully trained three times one week. Thursday nights is the unlucky night. In the past, I trained Friday's at 8pm. It was perfect, as I came home afterwards and didn't feel so rushed to put the kids to bed. With the new trainer unavailable Friday nights, Thursday's was the only option. We are normally scheduled to train at 8 pm Thursday night. However, it's a school night and having to leave when there's homework, and bedtime routine is stressful. Add in violin and guitar lessons and it adds for a turbulent night.

So when my trainer called and cancelled on Thursday I pondered reflectively. Why does this keep happening? Evidently, Thursday nights are not the optimum training time. Obviously, it's time for a change. That much I comprehended. But, upon further deliberation many things came to light. For one, my "incognito training partner" has expressed that come time for renewing our training sessions in four weeks time, she won't be renewing. So, I will be training on my own with the trainer. That means, the cost of my training sessions will go up (group training is much cheaper than private training). I figured out that I can reduce my training sessions to twice a week, and ask my trainer to fully concentrate on weight and core training during this time. I can work on my cardio on my own. I certainly don't need to pay someone to watch me sweat while I run or bike. Moreover, if I work-out once at home (with Tracy Anderson Method, or do Yoga/Pilates) plus dust off my elliptical and my treadmill and go to the gym on my own another time; that will be four or five days of working-out. It's a perfect solution and I'm saving money!

In sum, I came to the decision to quit training on Thursday's with my trainer. Not that I did anyhow. But, now I'm only scheduled to train twice a week, I will make more effort to either work-out at home, or go to the gym and do cardio! This will make my life, and my family life much easier!

So sometimes everything does happen for a reason...and it always works out in the end!

All in a day...

I know this has nothing to do with weight loss, but it is part of the whole of my journey.
This is what I have to deal with, and why sometimes I either cannot work-out or I run to the fridge to dull my senses ;)

First of all, let me introduce you to my son Carmelo. He is 7 years old. He is very sensitive and takes EVERYTHING personally! I mean everything! He is loud; you'll ALWAYS know when Carmelo is around. He is extremely social and LOVES to talk! He is bright and gregarious. I have included a few photos of him. I will have lot's of stories of all my children, but I'm sure he'll have a book of stories! Don't get me wrong, I fully affirm that ALL children are special. However, this guy was born to teach me :) Bless his soul!

So, I have included some older stories that I have noted; and the one from yesterday...


September 30, 2007.

"Mom, I come with the LOUD package; it was an upgrade you know!"


Oct. 1, 2007. (Antonio is my two year old...who was 18 months at the time)

"Mom, Antonio belongs in a Chinese family; he speaks Chinese and I can't understand ONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEE word he says!!!! We should drop him off or something..."

This is a summer one (but a classic no doubt):

So Carmelo is sitting at the reception desk at the salon, helping his dad.
This little old lady walks in ( a regular client) and says to Carmelo: "well, hello young man..."
Carmelo: "Can I help you?"
Lady: "when did you start working here? I've never seen you here before?"
Carmelo: "oh, I've worked here since I was born! I'm the MANAGER here; that's why you've never seen me!...I get paid $7000.00 thousand a week; I don't need to come in everyday!!!!!"

Oct. 3, 2008.

So Carmelo has been waiting forever to start violin lessons. We were recommended this phenomenal teacher from a friend who is into the music business here in Ottawa. When I called her (the teacher), she immediately told me that she is VERY selective with her choice of students. She doesn't teach just anybody. She interviews them first extensively...

So our interview was yesterday...and when we opened the door...she said "soooo you are CaRRRRRRmelo?" My immediate thought was great...she's rolling her R's ...here we go with Carmelo;

CaRRRRRRRRmelo proceeds to tell her that he is left handed.

Teacher: OH! well...that will make it very easy for you to play violin as that's the hardest part is where the left hand is placed.
Did you know CaRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR melo that scientists' believe that left handed people are gifted and special.

Carmelo: WELLLLLLLLLL....I wouldn't believe scientists! They've been arguing since the beginning of time whether zero is a number or not. I mean come on! Who cares?!!!

Teacher; Okay. Ummm... soooooo CaRRRRmelooooo...the violin is a very difficult instrument to master. Some of the most renown composers were actually a little crazy. They were so outstandingly talented, and passionate that it made them a little coo-coo!

Carmelo: (intently listening with a raised eyebrow)

Me: (thinking...oh shit...)

Teacher: ya, so their compositions are still very famous today, even though people of their time thought they had a loose screw or two...composers like Vivaldi, Benedetti, Mozart...Beethoven...

Carmelo: ...(long pause) Well that should settle it! I fit right in!!!

Teacher: (confused) ummm...how so?

Carmelo: BECAUSE EVERYONE THINKS I'M CRAZY TOO!!!

HE STARTS VIOLIN NEXT WEEK!!!

This WEEK!

First of all,

My deepest apologies for not updating this blog. My hubby was home sick for three days. My hubby needs to be entertained 24/7...so when he didn't want to chat with me, he was hogging the computer. But, I'll air on the bright side again; at least he's interested in me ;) and wants to spend time with me.

My dinner out on Sunday was pleasurable. We went out to eat at the 'Baccara' here at the casino. It was a nice outing with my hubby. You know what's really difficult? On Oprah, (ya I know...I watch WAY to much Oprah...but she's my hero...and I learn so much from that show!) tips on spending time with your spouse; when out on a date; do not talk about the kids. That is next to impossible!!!! Nonetheless, we had a great night. I had my chocolate fix ( my treat night). My hubby even heartily express how he enjoyed spending some quiet time together! I'm really grateful for him...

Today, I have a packed day. With my hubby being ill all my housework is backed-up. I love everything to be in order, everything is much smoother, and I'm happier.

I'm going to also work on the article I've been promising.

On my lifestyle change. Things are good. I'm eating well. Drinking my water. I'm working out. Still waiting for those Tracy method DVDs. My kids and I organized the basement on Saturday. I set myself up a gym. Would you believe I have a top of the line elliptical and treadmill down there; that was collecting dust? My basement is unfinished...but we fixed it up nicely. I also put up the TV so my kids can play wii and I can do my work-out DVDs hopefully in peace!
I know I had talked about not being able to work-out at home. But, some days...it's next to impossible to drag everyone out to go to the gym. It's just easier to stay home. On those days, I fully plan to work-out at home!

This week:

Monday:
1 hr training
45 minutes cardio
Tanning :)

Tuesday:
Nothing; does nursing a sick hubby count? no..:(

Wednesday:
1 hr training
35 minutes cardio

Thursday:
Ziltch :(
(My trainer cancelled...)

Friday:
30 minutes cardio (AT HOME!!!)

Saturday:
30 minutes cardio
Yoga/Pilates

New Weight!
Another pound gone...

34lbs down!!!!!!!


Have a blessed day!
Kimmy