HAIR? check. MAKE-UP: check. Camera crew? CheckCheckCheck.

We all I remember this photo because it captures the first real make-up application I’d ever had:

The final flat-ironed product turned out like this:

Amazingly it all came together to produce this (please to note the hand. can you tell I LONG to launch into the Elaine Benis Thumb Dance?):

You may or may not have ever seen this:

The Tornado, while she possesses a streak of tomboy, LOVES her some make-up application and dress up time:

Today those two worlds shall collide for her.

FOR US.

And while I’ve told her—-I dont think she has any concept of what’s coming.

Fila & a film crew flew here last night and will descend (along with hair, make-up, & myriad outfit changes) on our house** around 8am.

We’ll be filming Fila Fitness minutes.

Im playing Spokesmom with appearances by the Tornado as spokeskid.

I *think* this consists of doing various & sundry PLAYouts, talking about staying healthy WITH your children, & am hoping any dancing will be of the PARTY variety in our kitchen.

Oh, and  the Tornado has repeatedly informed Ren Man & me she plans to teach us to break-dance.  Apparently on the kinder playground they kick it like it’s 1984.

So there is that.

 I’ll be back.

With stories Im certain…

**Yes. The surprise of the coming-to-my-unkempt-house thing could have been frazzling had I allowed it to be. I chose to simply shove my head in the dirty, stained couch pillows sand & not think about it.   

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Before you workouteatcleanROCKyourSunday check your spam!

Ive emailed 7 of you (six winners plus one because I’m feeling so GRATEFUL this morning. And happy. And excited.) for your address to mail the above pictured treat.

Sans, Star of David carrying case of course : – ) .**

I stole borrowed that from the child for the photo.

**I read in Fast Company mag. that people who do this : – ) are typically a decade older than those who do this : )
I shall forever think of that each time I do this : – )

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Use the Reverse Food Journal to Keep Your Holiday Greedy Eating in Check

It’s barely 9am and the bacon slabs are cooking in the kitchen for the family. But does this mean I gotta eat them with my own breakfast?

Hell naw! The bacon slabs are going on my Reverse Food Journal. But what the heck is THAT?

I hereby authorize you to get a little greedy today. It’s Thanksgiving, after all. But using my Reserve Food Journal system will help you give yourself some credit (a little pat on the back, if you will) for NOT stuffing your stomachs to overfilled capacity. Log the foods you say “no” to and DON’T eat.

Try it today. Those bacon slabs are the first thing on my Reserve Food Journal list. I’d rather save my holiday calorie-fest for sweet potato pie slices.

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Friday Sanity Check!

Ok, I’ve told you this before. These Friday posts are way more for my sanity then anything else. I literally need to open up the top of my head and dump everything that’s been swimming in there so I can move on. It’s strange, I know.

Posted Monday – I’m trying to work here. I mean SERIOUSLY…

Posted Tuesday – It’s official! I’ve replaced my evening sorbet addiction w/ green smoothies! This 1 is banana,mango,strawberries w/ spinach!

As if I wasn’t crazy enough, I committed to speaking at the next WordPress Meet-up in Baltimore. I would normally be nervous but I’m doubly so considering I’ll be giving the talk 8 months pregnant and feeling quite insecure in my body. Gotta pick the giveaway winnerContinue planning FitBloggin’Work on the nurseryoh! and hitting up Boot camp tomorrow. I feel the need to MOVE! :)

WOW huge weight just lifted off my shoulders. Gotta run. House is a mess. 25 minute before little man gets off the bus!

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Check Out My New “Before” Pic and Re-Vamped Fitness Goals

I wanted a happy “before” pic. That’s why I made a dumb azz face when I posed for the camera. I was supposed to take this pic on Day 1 of Shakeology, but life got lazy busy, so this is how I look as of Day 18.

I’ve lost 4.2 pounds since Day 1 of my 90-Day Shakeology Experiment. I’m also heading into my 3rd workout of Jillian’s 30 Day Shred. I love the DVD and I’m excited for the results after my 30th workout is complete.

So this is me right now and here’s what you’re probably curious to wanna know. I’m sharing this with you for your own motivation and to keep myself accountable:

Age: 38-years-old (in Feb. 2011)Height: 5-foot-5Current weight: 168.6 poundsNumber of child-spawns: FOUR kids, dammit!

More About My Weight

I haven’t stepped on the scale in about a year and I was a little shocked at the number. My weight is up, but there’s a serious silver lining that makes me not care what the bastard scale thinks…..

I LOVE my body anyway!

I went from 185 pounds down to 148 pounds, then settled into a comfortable 155 pounds long term before the weight creepage started that we’re talking about here.

My weight gain has been two-fold:  A) I gained some fat slabs from that bitch azz pizza-eating bondage that gripped me in the summer of 2010. Thank God I’m no longer in that bondage.  B) I’ve never stopped working out, so added muscle comes into play in my weight gain. How do I know this? Because my clothing size hasn’t changed. I’m still a size 6. If my weight gain were all fatty, I’d be busting out of my clothes into higher sizes.

My body transformation is obviously not complete, but I’m pleased with my progress and I’m happy with the way I look. I’m also lighter on my feet (from more energy) and I’m definitely stronger.

My Transformation Goals & Notes

Continue to shed pounds to erase the fat slab remnants on my stomach and inner thighs. After having 4 children, these trouble zones have refused to go without a serious fight.Continue to build muscle for sexy shape and strength.I do NOT have a goal weight (fitness is my lifestyle – that’s all that matters to me), and I’ll stop using the scale once my Shakeology Experiment is over.

Fitness Weapons of Choice

ShakeologyPilatesYogaVarious fitness DVD’s that intrigue me.

So here I am in my “before” pic. But what about YOU? Is it time to re-evaluate your own progress and fitness goals?

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