Kimberly Garrison

Thanks Y'all.

Thank you Crystal and all of you for your encouraging e-mails. I hit the
30 pound loss mark and am feeling great, Praise God! I have 15 more
pounds to go.

Be encouraged Dee. You can do it!

I hope to see you in church on Sunday, as well, Harry!

Oh, by the way, it's never over! We have to continue to maintain our
lifestyle changes, in order to maintain!

Damali

Hey Everyone,

Great news. I'm down to 168 lbs. How great is that? How are you doing with your programs?

Holla!

Damali

Hi All,

Sorry I haven't been in contact, lately. I have been busy getting fit and fabulous!

I have lost 17 lbs. so far.

I exercise most days of the week. I have been eating mostly "green" the past 2 days. (eating and juicing vegetables) trying to "DETOX".

That's all I have for now. How are you doing with your fitness programs?

Fat Trainer

Hey All!

I turned the BIG FIVE O Sunday, and boy am I glad I made it! I feel stronger and full of vitality.

I am maintaining the 5 days a week workouts and still eating "clean". As you prpbably read today, in Kimberly Garrison's column, I lost 11.5 lbs.

I am laying down some lean muscle mass from my strength training, therefore although I am losing fat, I have not seen a change on the scale, since I reported my 11.5 lb. weight loss to Kimberly.

But boy are my quads popping when I do my leg extensions!

Holla Back!

Damali

Hello Everyone,

Last week was a success. I worked out 5 days and ate healthy meals.

With just these healthy lifestyle changes, I have lost 10.5 lbs. and counting.

Feeling great!

Holla!

Good Morning All,

I hope that you are all moving forward with meeting your fitness goals. I sure am. I haven't blogged in a while because I have been balancing my heavy workload, and my workout & "feeding" schedules - not much time left to blog. But, now it's Friday and here's the 411:

I did 35 min. on the eliptical, Tuesday; 30 min. of sprints on the treadmill, Wednesday; and 30 min. of sprints on the treadmill Thursday + 4 sets of 12 squats & presses w/ a 40 lb. bar (don't try this, at home, unless you really know what you're doing or unless you have a personal trainer to check your form). That was more than a notion! Today my plan is to do 30 min on the stairmaster and arms, all around.

Still eating "clean" and frequently, with protein at @ meal.

I feel much stronger and less like I am carrying around 2 toddlers on my lower back. That's an accomplishment, in itself, for me. I'm absolutely motivated.

Holla!!!!

Damali

Good Afternoon,

WHEW! What a weekend! Although I was able to work out 5 days last week, I have yet to workout since. I plan to workout this evening, after work.

The good news is that I have been adhering to my eating plans. Eating good, "clean" foodstuffs. Sans temptations.

Holla!

Damali

Good Day Mates,

The back fat is steadily melting away and I'm liking it! (the melting away part, of course).

Today will be my 5th consecutive day working out. Yesterday I did 30 minutes on the eliptical and I did 84 walking lunges. Of course, my glutes, hams & quads are pretty sore today, but not as sore as they are going to be tomorrow! I used to do 160 walking lunges twice a week, in the not so distant past.

This morning I did 35 min on the stairmaster; 30 minutes on the recumbant bike and 20 minutes of arms (strength training).

I'm feeling stronger and more determined, each day. Again, I am especially encouraged by your comments. I find that telling you what I am planning to do, keeps me compliant, therefore:

Tomorrow I plan to walk for 45 min on the treadmill at 11% & 3.5 mph & do chest & back.

I'm hanging in there with the 5-6 small meals/day. I've been spending too much money on my meals though. I will find time this weekend to develop a menu for the week, go grocery shopping and therefore, prepare meals several days in advance.

Be encouraged Lynn. You can do it!

Holla!

Hey All,

Walked 32 min. yesterday on rolling topography about 3.5 mph; Rowed on rowing machine for 30 min. in the gym. Core strengthing (lower back & abs) for 20 min.

I ate 5 small meals throughout the day & drank lots of H2O.

I AM eating cleaner Ann. Thank's for the encouragement from all of you. I feel blessed and motivated by your comments/input!

Holla!

Hey,

Did 30 min on treadmill yesterday, 11% grade at 3-5 mph and upper body.

5 small meals & lots of H2O.

I plan to do 60 min cardio today and core strength.

Holla!

Damali

Good Afternoon All,

I started my strength training yesterday (lower body). I also did 35 min. on the stairmaster (139 floors). I trained myself.

I ate 5 well balanced (protein, carbs & fat) small meals, (2.5 - 3.0 hours apart) as well.

It was a great day!

I plan to do upper body today and more cardio (3.5 mph on the treadmill belt at 11% elevation for 30-60 min?)

Holla'!

Hi All,

I have been in Atlanta all weekend to my middle grandson's 5th birthday party. I ate about 1/5 as much as I would have, had I not started this tranformation. I'll return to Philly tonight.

Tomorrow, the plan is to start my strength training. I will work on my lower body (lunges) and 35 min cardio.

I plan to eat 5-6 small meals. Some protein at each meal.

I hope all is well with y'all and your fitness ventures! I'll holla' tomorrow!

Damali

Hi,

Today was a pretty good day, aside from that UGLY picture of me in the Daily News paper. I guess I was sad because I am a fat trainer. I am sooo looking forward to the "After" pictures!

I had black coffee and a fruit & nut bar for breakfast; A fruit & nut bar and a boiled egg for lunch and no dinner yet. I am still at work, waiting for my next appointment. I plan to have a chicken breast & romaine lettuce, for dinner. I drank 32 oz of water and more to come, before the night is over.

I walked for 60 minutes today and will begin my strength training next week.

Thank you ladies, for your encouraging comments. I was especially thrilled to hear from my grade-school class mate Elvina! I look forward to making this journey with y'all

Damali

Walked for approx. 60 minutes yesterday, from one appointment to the next, from University City to Center City to 8th & Spruce. I couldn't squeeze in any formal exercise yesterday because of the aggressive schedule I had, which culminated with a class that lasted until 9:45 last night.

I had Go-Lean cereal w/almond milk for breakfast, whole wheat pasta w/chicken breast for lunch, Larabar & another chicken breast, more whole wheat pasta w/chicken breast for dinner. Lots of green tea and 20 oz of H2O. I hope to do add some veggies and fruit soon and drink more H2O. Have to go the market first and then develop a meal PLAN & stick to it.

I only took my vitamins one time yesterday. I'm supposed to take them 2x/day. Oh well, I hope to do better today!