Wendy – 5 more sleeps!

How fast things change….I’m feeling more like my old self today.  Tomorrow may be a different story.  Becky was kind enough to help me learn all the posing positions for my new category.  I practiced so much tonight my abs are still aching an hour later.  Can’t say that I’m excited about the competition yet….however, I am really, really looking forward to eating rice cakes with honey on Saturday.

Wendy – 7 days out

What a week….I broke my promise from my first blog – “to not complain and to keep a sense of humour”.  I have been a complaining, humourless, very unhuman being these past few days and I am definitely not liking this thing that has taken possession.  Although, I don’t want to admit to being so negative, it is a part of my journey so far and it would be unfair to not acknowledge this…sometimes my head and body feel disconnected…I lack an internal filter and the desire to cry is overwhelming ….

Wednesday, I decided to register for the Fame competition and discovered that my category had been eliminated!  I spiralled into a brief moment of self-pity, felt stuck and unable to comprehend what to do next.  Normally I would take a deep breath, think it over and make a decision on my own but not being of sound mind and body, I took my dilemma to the Bodilogix team. 

And then….my husband and I were pitched a hard curve ball: although it was somewhat expected, it was more than either of us had really prepared ourselves for.  Yesterday, as I sat at my kitchen counter with my coffee, tears streaming down my face, Ralph said “we’ve dealt with difficult situations before and we’ll just do it again but let’s wait a week or so for you to get your bearings and then we’ll figure out our game plan”.  My wise daughter puts her hands on her hips (very mom-like) and says “I’m quoting you mom, get over it; figure it out and be positive”.  And then, I head off to the gym for my 10:00 with Devin.

How can anyone be in a bad mood when you work with Devin?  It simply isn’t possible; and as I manage to get through my work out, the Bodilogix team is waiting for me…Kimberly smiling and offering encouragement and a hug if I need it.  Mike…grinning, nodding his head and just being there – a huge thank you!!  Also - Becky for her lovely emails and her gentle, natural ability to know when to take over without being intrusive:  Denise for her willingness to “take things on and sort it out” for me:  Andrea for “I may have a solution texts” while she sits in the sunshine, huddled in her blanket:  Cindy for her radiant smile and “let’s figure this out” stance.  As I’ve said many times, this is a team effort and I could not do it without all of these wonderful people who have picked me up by my Lululemon and dusted me off …when I really needed a hard, swift kick to my gluteus maximus!

I think I’m slightly more stable today…but you never know…. if you see me at the gym this week; back away swiftly and quietly and leave a Kleenex box close by.

Andrea- 8 days out!! Down to the wire!

Well kids… This is it!
I usually write my Blogs while bouncing through a rousing hour or so of Cardio… Not today…

8 days out from the show I find myself sitting huddled in a blanket in the sun starving more for warmth than food!

I believe I will spend the day here!
My energy is very low. Despite how depressing that statement is I am in fact finally feeling I am “on track”.

It is a good day!

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Andrea-13 days til FAME!

Wow.. It is almost here! Can not believe the day has almost arrived.

Will we be ready? I believe we will crew..

Final Stretch!

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Andrea- 14 Days to go…

Where has the time gone!!!

Only 14 days left to go… And kind a really 13 til the day of … Minus 1 because it is almost tomorrow already equaLs 12 days…

And then let’s see… If you factor in the last 2-3 days as carb up days we are really looking at 10 more hardcore days ahead…

No problem…
Balk, balk balk ba balk…(Just brushing up on my “chicken speak”)

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Andrea- day 19 … ohhhhh,,,,

Rumour has it there were a few highs and lows over here at the house of FAME aka Bodilogix!! But it was from what I understand a great day!
The routines sound like they are coming along !
Awesome!
Down to the “teens” on the count down…

Almost there!

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Andrea-The lone blogger … blogs on!

Well, got a new definition of Torture for Andrea…

I have been having a great time preparing my mother’s 65th birthday and still much to do… Streamers, kids crafts…
Tidy the house! Wrap the gift all that good stuff!
Selecting the cake… WoW!!!
I love sweets and I gotta say … Preparing the meal will be a little tough for me… Nothing too crazy, but my family loves to eat! And I love to indulge them!

I will stay strong, 20 day remaining and sticking to my eating plan laid out could be the challenge but as I can now see the end of the journey in site… My resolve is stronger than ever!

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