tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424468786513675722024-03-13T11:31:22.748-07:00Suzie's StoriesTales of an empty nester...Suziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15328513937019733659noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-742446878651367572.post-73192667388257139572014-06-25T22:41:00.000-07:002014-06-25T22:41:18.920-07:00Hidden Gem......<div style="text-align: center;">
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We all have battles, whether they are with co-workers, family, friends, whatever, we all have them. My battle is exercising! I battle with it all the time. I start ~ then I stop. Then I get a glimpse of myself in a mirror or in the reflection of a window at the mall...I get frustrated with myself, and I hate the way I look, then I realize that I need to start again. That is what I battle all the time. But....I'm on the up side of my battle right now. I'm winning the battle, at least for now.</div>
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I found this amazing <i>Hidden Gem</i> in the neighborhood across from ours. I have been looking for a park to take My Princess Sophia to on the days that she is with me and I stumbled upon this. I could not believe that I never knew this was here. This lovely park is just a stones throw away from our house. As I was checking it out, I discovered this....a FITNESS AREA!! </div>
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I thought to myself...if I do this and I do my <span style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57 </span>workouts, I may just win this battle after all. So, on Sunday, Tiffy and I headed to Rimgate Park to check it out. Tiffy loved watching all the birds flying around and the kids running around - we took a little walk to check things out and snapped a few pics along the way...we even got a cute lil selfie.</div>
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I went back Sunday evening to walk, no more running for this girl my hips can't take it anymore, but I can manage a brisk walk with no problems...so, I put in my ear buds, turned up the volume, and took off walking around the path of this lovely park. I must admit, I did a little singing out loud along the way. I accomplished this...walking and stopping to do the machines....</div>
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Then I headed back last night, for just a brisk walk, no machines this time, and I accomplished this...</div>
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On the agenda for tonight was this....30 minutes with my BabyGirl. I love this DVD. I love how I feel when I am doing <span style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> workouts. <span style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> is such an amazing program! I love that my daughter is so much fun and so motivating ~ she makes working out fun. She is helping me win my battle. She encourages me and always tells me how proud she is of me even tho she probably really wants to say, come on Mom, kick it up a notch! But guess what...I felt the <span style="color: magenta;">WOW</span> in my arms tonight! I'm going to bed felling really good physically and feeling really good about myself. I'm getting a pep back in my step!</div>
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So, as I look at the top of this post and re-read <span style="color: #674ea7;">My Daily Quote</span>, I am confident that I am on the right track with winning this battle. Oh and I have a secret...I will share it soon, but for now.... keep good thoughts that my secret will play out like I want it to. And yes...it's a good secret ;-)</div>
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Suziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15328513937019733659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-742446878651367572.post-67570689730693621952014-06-16T22:48:00.000-07:002014-06-16T22:48:08.439-07:00Two for two...<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We had an exciting project done at our house today. Because we now have this little precious bundle of baby love in our family, we have invested in her safety...and the safety of all the future babies that follow her. We put our pool in when Holly and Jonathan were teenagers so the need for a pool fence wasn't as necessary as it is now. Now that we are in another stage of our lives, that of being Grandparents, we will do anything we can to keep our Princess Sophia, and all future Grandbabies, safe. I'm very pleased with the work and how great our backyard looks. Now, let the summer fun begin.</span><br />
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Suziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15328513937019733659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-742446878651367572.post-66985799783327291402014-06-15T22:59:00.000-07:002014-06-15T22:59:54.564-07:00I'm back.....<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Where does the time go? I don't get it. I love to blog but I haven't blogged in well over a year. I'm busy, but not that busy. Am I boring? Do I think people aren't interested in lil ol' me? Maybe, but that's ok. I started this Blog for me....if I got a few followers along the way that was great. So, why was I gone for so long??? That is the million $$ question. I'm going to start again, and I know I'll be a bit rusty at first, but I will get my rhythm back, I know it. Tonight, well I'm just babbling.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, a quick update to get me started on the blogging bandwagon once again. I'm a Grandma now...<i>Grammie</i> to be exact and I love love love it! More about that blessed event later. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have been lazy for what seems like forever. I know that I am the master of excuses and I even started believing those excuses. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But....guess what....look what I got....and guess what I did?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I did this tonight? I did my new <span style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> DVD. I was tired, I'm out of shape, 30 minutes seemed like forever, but I did it. I wasn't going to do it tonight because I was tired. But I didn't use one of my old excuses. I didn't give in. I did it tonight because I wanted to do it. I want to be healthy. I want to get in shape. I want to look good in what I am wearing. I want to be a fit Grammie...I want this for me. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, there you go. I've started to blog again. I've done my first night with my new <span style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57 </span>DVD. I got to spend 30 minutes with my HollyGirl. What more can lil ol' me ask for. I'll get there, I'm back and I'm happy and content tonight!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">PS: Happy Father's Day to all those amazing Dads out there especially my hubby (who gave me my two greatest gifts), my dad (who made me who I am today), and my babyboy (who celebrated his very 1st Father's Day with his new babygirl).</span><br />
<br />Suziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15328513937019733659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-742446878651367572.post-53041429535170974532013-02-21T19:22:00.001-08:002013-02-21T19:22:56.828-08:00PHYSIQUE 57 - PHYSIQUE F.I.T.So.....I logged on to the <span style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> website the other night, paid $5 and did 3 workouts in three days. Some pretty fancy time management if I do say so myself....I even had 7 minutes to spare.<br />
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I love this short, sweet and structured exercise program that I can do right when I get home from work before I crash and burn for the night.<br />
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I like how I feel when I get some exercise in. It's still too dark and cold when I get home from work to get back to my running, but at least doing <span style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> workouts will get me back in shape so I can get back to running again real soon. I'm excited to be back <span style="color: #3d85c6;">Physiqueing</span> again and I'm looking forward to putting my running shoes back on and getting my Nike~GPS going again so I can be a <span style="color: #3d85c6;">Physiqueing</span> - Running Momma.</div>
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Suziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15328513937019733659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-742446878651367572.post-34721850924897861792013-02-19T21:32:00.000-08:002013-02-19T21:32:15.332-08:002013....here I am again...finally!!........Where have I been? It's been way too long since I've blogged. I've missed it. I follow a few blogs on a regular basis but just don't seem to find the time to update mine. That is going to change.<br />
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I went to bed last night and told myself that I am going to turn over a new leaf today and get back on board with blogging, running and <span style="color: #3d85c6;">Physiqueing!</span><br />
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I'm going to start tonight with a quick <span style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> update then take the next several days to do a few year in review posts.<br />
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Guilt guilt guilt....I fell back into my old ways. After recovering from my injured hip flexor (my very first official athletic injury), I just didn't continue on a regular basis with my running and <span style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> workouts. Part excuses, part fear of getting hurt again.<br />
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I realized it's really easy for me to fall back into the "old Suzie" ways. I get so angry with myself when I do. I look in my closet and hate my clothes, hate my shoes. I don't want to be the "frumpy" old <span style="color: red;"><i>AARP</i></span> card-carrying lady. I take the time to get my hair done and I get regular manis and pedis, but I'm just not happy with the way I look...I want to look good. I will get a quick glimpse of myself walking by a glass door or mirror and hate it!! :-( I get so down on myself and I hate it! I want to be confident and feel like I look good. I get frustrated with myself because when I am exercising - running, doing my <span style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> workouts, I feel good. Why do I get lazy? All questions I need to answer, but for now, at least for today, I'm putting my pity party aside because today was a good day!<br />
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I came home from work...bundled Tiffy up and took her out for her evening walk, an oh so chilly walk by Cali standards - a brisk 48 degrees.<br />
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I am almost positive my Holly Girl gave me a secret shout-out wink wink during the triceps dips :-)<br />
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So, as I close for the night, I hope this blog entry finds my few (oh so special followers) well and I hope everyone has had a great start to 2013. I know this is going to be a great year for me and my family.<br />
I have a few secrets that I will share later....hehehe...maybe even a new part-time career for this girl......<br />
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...but until next time my Fellow <span style="color: #3d85c6;">Physiquesians</span>...<br />
Happy Tuesday!!<br />
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PS Tanya...after 2 babies - you look amazing!</div>
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<br />Suziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15328513937019733659noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-742446878651367572.post-579273375822117392012-08-11T21:45:00.000-07:002012-08-11T21:45:07.577-07:00Back on the blog bandwagon....<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It's been a couple of months since I have blogged....no excuses, I've just been super busy. I've been training for my first 1/2 marathon....it's hard being an athlete (hehehe). I use that term loosely, but it seems appropriate since it is Olympic season.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I registered for my very first 1/2 marathon. It is on my birthday...my 54th birthday, October 7, and I'm running it with my baby boy. Sure wish my baby girl could join us too ;)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So, until next time my faithful followers and fellow <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physiquesians</span>....</span></div>Suziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15328513937019733659noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-742446878651367572.post-51542609813389005062012-06-03T20:17:00.001-07:002012-06-03T20:17:09.078-07:00P57 and a 1/2 Marathon.....I've taken on a new sport. I've been running....well really wogging at this point (as my DIL says, running and walking)! I've thought about it many many times over the last several years, and finally just made like <i>Nike</i> and told myself...<i>just do it</i>! I want to be a runner.<br />
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I went to <i>A Snails Pace Running Store</i> and got fitted for the proper shoes so I could at least look like a runner! <br />
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I get cheers from my friends along the way and I can get instant updates when I'm done. Although I'm still working on bettering my pace, I'm definitely putting in the mileage. I'm excited to hit 100 miles!!<br />
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My one concern is my left calf! It hurts, oh boy does it hurt, but only when I'm running which tells me I have not injured it! Phewwww! It takes about a mile to get warmed up and then it is better but not great. I started with my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> workouts again tonight. My favorite instructor ;) told me that doing my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">P57</span> workouts in between my runs will certainly help with my pain and keep me stretched and strong. I trust my favorite instructor!!<br />
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I've set a pretty lofty (that's my favorite new word) goal for myself. I'm determined to make it happen. When I turn 54 years old on October 7, 2012, I will be doing this....well the 1/2 Marathon!!<br />
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Oh and I have another goal for that day....I will be wearing LuLu Lemon when I run!</div>
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Oh and PS: I'm am heading to see my Jersey Girl, SIL and GrandPuppy in 11 days!!</div>
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I cannot wait.</div>Suziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15328513937019733659noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-742446878651367572.post-91494664812263928102012-05-11T22:03:00.000-07:002012-05-11T22:06:46.171-07:00Running.....<div style="text-align: center;">
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I've been trying to "find" myself. I love doing my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> workouts but I have been feeling so "stuffy" lately. I'm stuck in an office all day long then I would come home and try to <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique </span>but our weather here in Cali is so beautiful that I want to be outside. I have always wanted to try my hand...er...feet at running so I thought I would do both. I'm gonna get myself on a nice running (brisk walking to start) routine then switch off between running and <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physiqueing</span> so I can continue to work on getting toned and in shape. (I'm still dreaming of having killer abs). I am heading to visit my Jersey Girl and SIL next month and I intend to take some <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> classes with my favorite instructor so I need to stay on top of my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physiqueing</span> too!!<br />
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I got a bit of a kick start doing a 5k on Saturday at the MS Walk, we (mom, dad, #3 and I) actually made it about 2.5 miles since we always cheat and cut the course. :) Then on Sunday, I did an actual 5k walk (with Tiffy) as part of Team Thomas at the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation Cinco de Mayo fun walk. <br />
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So I dug out my Nikes and found this super cool app for my iPhone and off I went. I can set it and play my music and it chats to me along the way, it posts to FB so if anyone comments on my post it gives me a shout-out, then I can post my success for the day. I love it. </div>
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So this sometimes lazy Suzie has put in some pretty hard workouts in the last few days. I'm setting goals for myself. I want to work up to <b>running</b> 5k's then10k's then shoot for a 1/2 marathon. I checked on line and there is one on my birthday. The Long Beach 1/2 marathon this year is on October 7, 2012...my 54th birthday. A hefty goal but I'm gonna do my best to achieve it.</div>
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Oh and HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL THE GREAT MOM'S OUT THERE!</div>
<br />Suziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15328513937019733659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-742446878651367572.post-11538556509911872982012-04-15T20:39:00.000-07:002012-04-15T20:39:15.741-07:00Happy Sunday!!I took Saturday off from my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physiqueing</span> because I was beat and I was sore and I had a ton of stuff to do yesterday. I had a good weekend tho and I didn't feel guilty because I knew I would do my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57 </span>workout today. I did, woot woot for me :). It's fun to admit to myself that I really do feel good when I am getting some exercise time in. I am still struggling with the abs work tho (bummer, because I really want to work on that area :/) but I have a hard time with positioning the mats on my lower back. I will find a way that works tho. I'm switching between my pillows, towels, kiddie mat and my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57 </span>ball. I wish my private instructor was here to help me...hint hint Holly Boo!<br />
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Saturday was a really busy day...I had to take Tiffy back to the vet because she has been miserable with skin allergies and gets really bad when the pollens are going nuts or it's windy out. Last week I had to take her in for a steroid shot and an antibiotic shot so yesterday was a re-check with Dr. Laura. The shots worked and her skin looks much better but now she has an eye infection. Oh my $10k Yorkie pup!! While Tiffy was back with Dr. Laura having her eyes checked...I just couldn't resist making this:<br />
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It's amazing how many pictures I have of Miss Tiffy on my iPhone...this is not even all of them.<br />
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Yesterday after Tiffy's appointment we did a impromptu trip to Disneyland. Nothing beats seeing the Happiest Place on Earth through the eyes of little ones. It pays to be a season pass holder. I never thought I would enjoy it as much as I do...but it's really fun. Especially because it's only about 20 minutes from home.<br />
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Jon and Steph came up and stayed the night which always makes me so happy. I love when my kids are around...I just wish my other two were not 3000 miles away and I look forward to the day when we all live in the same place again :)<br />
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So, on this lovely Sunday evening, I'm finishing up laundry, had some wedding pictures printed up, went to Ikea to buy some frames, did my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> workout (hello Tanya), and feel really good. No complaints from this girl. I feel like it's gonna be a good week.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">"When no one is joining in on your pity party, maybe its time you left too."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;">I found this quote tonight and I loved it! I was definitely having a pity party and it wasn't getting me anywhere. I am done, over it, ready to get past it. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">I was falling back into my old ways and making excuses...those dang old <i>Suzie</i> excuses. I have been a slacker--I've not been <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physiqueing</span>. Yes, I've done my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> workouts here and there so I could tell myself that I was <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physiqueing</span> but I really wasn't. I've had a ton on my mind lately - a lot of heart ache and hurt feelings and stress so I was ignoring all kinds of stuff and making all kinds of excuses not to do my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> workouts. I was telling myself that my pants aren't really too tight; my unmentionables still fit....blah blah blah...so I must be in good shape. Yeah, right!!. The only person who was miserable it seems was me...so I have turned over a new leaf...I'm not gonna worry about people or things that I cannot control and be thankful for who I am and what and I have and know that the people that mean the most to me are all that matter to me. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Well...now that I have that off my chest...I'm gonna brave it and do something I've been putting off doing for a long time because I just plain didn't want to do it...but...I'm posting the dreaded "before" picture to start my soon to be transformation! Arghhhhh, I guess if I see it I will want to change it !! I just noticed something so funny....notice the basket of magazines and Jessica Alba looking up at me as if she is saying...go Suzie go :)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I also set some realistic goals for myself. I figured if I was successful in giving up Starbucks for Lent.....46 whole days and I didn't cheat once...then I can <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique</span> until June when I go see my Jersey Girl and my SIL and my grand puppy. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When I head to Jersey City...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm gonna do this....</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">And reward myself with this :) </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">So, I'm super happy to say that I'm feeling pretty good tonight. I'm happy to be back <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physiqueing</span>....I'm feeling really really good. I got some gentle little nudges along the way from <i>H & N </i>to get me back on track. My Baby Girl told me just the other day that the hardest part is getting started again (she was right, as usual) and N said that pressing "play" is the first step. Well ladies...I'm back. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Fun blog updates will be coming...I have a ton of fun stuff to share. My baby boy got married...I've been wanting to share the details and pictures with everyone. BTW...I got into that amazing MOG dress I was working towards and I felt amazing and looked lovely (if I do say so myself)...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">So, until next time my fellow <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physiquesians</span>......remember to keep pulsing and squeezing :)</div>Suziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15328513937019733659noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-742446878651367572.post-34858645525668370962012-02-23T18:55:00.000-08:002012-02-23T18:55:14.336-08:0033Tonight is the eve of our 33rd wedding anniversary! 2-24-79...seems like so long ago. We have been through so much in the last 33 years. I must admit, it has not been without trials and challenges...but we keep coming out on top. <br />
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We have been blessed with two amazing children. We did something right that's for sure. They are both successful and happily married to amazing spouses ~ Holly and Matt are fast approaching three years and Jon and Stephanie ~ just hit their 1 month anniversary.<br />
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We face many challenges - Mauro and I are always separated by 3000 + miles - we spend many weeks apart but we persevere. We are reconnecting! Many people don't understand why our lives are like they are, but we do what we have to do. People don't always admit to themselves that not all is a bed of roses...I think being able to admit that allows us to change that.<br />
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So, this weekend we are again together in Cali, if even for a few days before he heads out to Latin America again, but we are making the time for a together trip. I'm excited!!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I just couldn't resist sharing a couple of then and now pics...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Then....</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Newlyweds 2-24-79</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Now...</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1-21-12</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">I think we look pretty dang good!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Happy Anniversary Honey..here's to another 33!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">I love you.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">xo</span></div>Suziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15328513937019733659noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-742446878651367572.post-39094735441618536542012-02-21T19:32:00.000-08:002012-02-21T19:32:13.199-08:00Physique 57 Nudge!<div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-size: large;">Nudge: </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-size: large;">To push against gently, especially to gain attention or give a signal.</span></i></div><i><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I received a gentle <i>Nudge</i> today! N sent it to H and H sent it to me. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Allow me to share :)</div><div style="text-align: center;">(Read it from top to bottom...it will be much more meaningful)</div><br />
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<div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">It's ok....I'm just kidding! Just giving you a hard time like you used to give me about my blog. ;-) love you! </div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Start physiqueing when you can....you'll feel much better! ;-) and then you can start blogging again and N will be so happy! ;-)</div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Xoxo<br />
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<div>Sent from my iPhone</div></div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
On Feb 21, 2012, at 2:33 PM, Suzie <<a href="mailto:mm8483@aol.com" style="color: blue; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;">mm8483@aol.com</a>> wrote:<br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></div><blockquote style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" type="cite"><div><div>I know I actually have a draft started.....:(..I'm trying to get my pics downloaded so I can finish it. I'm having such a hard time getting motivated. I was actually going to get up early to Physique this morning but tossed and turned all night because my legs were acting up...kinda that restless leg syndrome. I didnt fall asleep until 4:30...Give N my love. Love u baby girl xoxo<br />
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Sent from my iPhone</div><div><br />
On Feb 21, 2012, at 9:22 AM, Holly Hendricks <<a href="mailto:danzer3685@gmail.com" style="color: blue; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;">danzer3685@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<br />
</div><div></div><blockquote type="cite"><div><div>I got this from N today...</div><div><br />
</div><div>Tsk Tsk ;-)</div><div><br />
</div><div>Love you!</div><div><br />
<div>Sent from my iPhone</div></div><div><br />
Begin forwarded message:<br />
</div><blockquote type="cite"><div><b>From:</b> Natasha Attal <<a href="mailto:natasha@physique57.com" style="color: blue; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;">natasha@physique57.com</a>><br />
<b>Date:</b> February 21, 2012 12:13:55 PM EST<br />
<b>To:</b> Holly Hendricks <<a href="mailto:Danzer3685@gmail.com" style="color: blue; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;">Danzer3685@gmail.com</a>><br />
<b>Subject:</b> <b>mama suzie</b><br />
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Point well taken ladies....I came right home from work today, took Tiffy out for a walk, came back home, went immediately upstairs, put on my work out clothes (Old Navy)...sound familiar...<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Pulled these babies out...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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And I <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physiqued</span> tonight!!! Can I get a WOOT WOOT for <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physiqueing</span> tonight? I was very rusty (but still got my push-ups done..mini <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Woot Woot</span>), Tanya kicked my bootie (tell her I said hi), and it was hard keeping up. I'm tired, sore and a bit smelly (I kinda want to break out in song to Phoebe's <i>Smelly Cat </i>but I won't). BUT....I'M BACK!!!<br />
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I have been having a bit of a hard time getting re-motivated to blog and do my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> workouts lately. At first my lack of <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physiqueing</span> was legit...I hurt my back (that's a whole new post that is soon to come...it deserves it's own), then I was busy with all of Jon and Steph's amazing wedding plans (that too deserves a solo post-it will be fantastic)....but I must admit, I fell back into my old ways.....the Suzie excuses :(. I don't know why I do that. I was feeling so goooood when I was <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physiqueing</span> but I just did it. No excuses, no real reason, no pity party, no good answer. BUT....I'M Back!!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">So my lovelies...H & N....thanks for the gentle, much needed NUDGE. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">xoxoxo</span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Until next time my fellow <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physiquesians</span>....</div>Suziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15328513937019733659noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-742446878651367572.post-88250842296295342582011-12-13T20:31:00.000-08:002012-02-16T21:06:50.279-08:00Getting ready for Christmas....Things have been super crazy these last few weeks. I've been trying to get everything ready for <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Christmas</span> while still trying to keep up with my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Physique 57</span> workouts....and I cannot fail to mention that Jon and Steph are getting married in 38 days!!<br />
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It seems that each weekend we are doing wedding stuff - I am so loving it! There still seems to be a ton of stuff to do but our days are slowing running out. Stephanie is taking on so much herself and doing an amazing job. She is one lovely bride-to-be and she is not showing any trace of being a Bridezilla either.<br />
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Last weekend my awesome, amazing son put up my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Christmas</span> lights. He outdid himself and made me oh so happy. Our house looks wonderful and <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Christmassy</span> as Holly said.<br />
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I finally finished the inside of the house as well. It took me two weekends to finish our tree and the inside decorations but I am really happy with how the inside of our house looks. I love coming home and turning on the lights inside....even tho <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Christmas</span> is such a stressful time, I love it!!<br />
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Just a quick blog post for tonight. Oh yeah, I forgot, I've been getting up at 5:45am to do my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Physiqueing</span> - I seem to be so busy after work that it makes it easier to start my day with my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Physique 57</span> workouts. And....<i>N</i> has been keeping tabs on me too :)<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Until next time my fellow <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Physiquesians</span>....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's hoping that everyone stays as stress free as possible as we all prepare to celebrate <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Christmas</span>...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Suziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15328513937019733659noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-742446878651367572.post-9550448631871269412011-11-29T22:43:00.000-08:002011-11-29T22:43:11.460-08:00Thanksgiving 2011.....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>We had a blast!!! Holly and Matt are such great hosts. I feel so blessed that we were able to spend <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;">Thanksgiving </span>with them this year...their 1st in their new home. I arrived Sunday night (Momma has to get a few days solo...selfish, yes...I don't deny it). Matt's parents arrived Tuesday evening and Mauro came in on Wednesday night. Two newlyweds, 4 parents (that actually like each other) and 3 cute lil pups! Holly and Matt had a houseful.<br />
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I got my groove on with Holly at <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> (two times, I was thrilled). Got some much needed corrections and now feel rejuvenated to keep up with my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> DVD's at home. I've actually set my own challenge...I'm gonna try to <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique</span> every day until Jon & Steph's wedding so I get into that beautiful dress and look great so I make Jon proud when we do our Mother/Son dance. I'm on track, but I must be honest, I was so jet lagged, I skipped yesterday, but pulled out my arms and abs booster tonight and now I feel really good. This ol' body doesn't recover from my east coast travel quite as easily as I used to.<br />
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So anyways, back to <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;">Thanksgiving</span>. All of us got up bright and early, 3:30 am, on Thursday (<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;">Happy Thanksgiving</span>), loaded all six of us in the Cube (Matt's mom's car) and headed thru the Holland Tunnel into NYC to brave the masses for the Macy's <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;">Thanksgiving</span> Day Parade!! Check that off my bucket list...Woot Woot!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>We bundled up (luckily Penny and Dale had blankets and towels in the back of the Cube), walked a quizillion blocks and found our spot. We, with a ton of other people, sat, visited, tried to keep warm, and waited, and waited, headed down to the Starbucks for a quick bathroom break while the gettin' was good, then waited some more. Holly and I pulled off our best layered look to keep warm while we waited for the parade to start.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The six of us had a great spot right next to the Dakota, which is where John Lennon was shot and Yoko Ono still lives (just a little bit of trivia for everyone!).</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table>The parade was amazing. I'm so happy we braved the cold and the long wait to see it. Watching it all these years on TV is just not the same. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho5Dz2elolfOc6mWnp6rE7jYvqWUYGNpB94ghGaPDy1eUpTOxJFDuaqWKa4ilKWphC6n52PoDV2yFpQPt3klzNb58J-SSYrtY_SlqrpY4zLiYO94mQO9aei7mHPwQZqRJ_URxD5SZnfys/s1600/IMG_5697.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho5Dz2elolfOc6mWnp6rE7jYvqWUYGNpB94ghGaPDy1eUpTOxJFDuaqWKa4ilKWphC6n52PoDV2yFpQPt3klzNb58J-SSYrtY_SlqrpY4zLiYO94mQO9aei7mHPwQZqRJ_URxD5SZnfys/s320/IMG_5697.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div>The balloons are a site to see; it is so amazing to see how many handlers each balloon requires. I took a ton of pictures, got several of each balloon...here is a sampling of some of them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr2Pdx_NNJAGm4pn7TSqU5JwUMs4IK_toBXRp_hL9tNMbdxu6pEkfoLVA7yt9M-1UQlQllpShPFGzyOreatjGOouxlid-FzNA5IdExbTCYR2Mc_GwYyYVz77q0K1aYI0aWSkE-waPm9Ns/s1600/IMG_5783.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr2Pdx_NNJAGm4pn7TSqU5JwUMs4IK_toBXRp_hL9tNMbdxu6pEkfoLVA7yt9M-1UQlQllpShPFGzyOreatjGOouxlid-FzNA5IdExbTCYR2Mc_GwYyYVz77q0K1aYI0aWSkE-waPm9Ns/s200/IMG_5783.jpg" width="133" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div>Dinner was amazing. Holly made a homemade apple pie that was to die for. Holly's <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> friend Laura joined us for dinner and we had enough food to feed all of us for three days.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our Amazing hosts.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The moms and Holly<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Delicious!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The best desserts anywhere<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tiffy had a long day!</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Friday we all headed into the city after Holly was done teaching at <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57 </span>so we could check out the Macy's holiday windows. They are just beautiful and so creative. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFmQ4Daf1VPm6zI8rPLOEGrtBvYSezPIH3B-0Ei6A1X25RGUMlP8GO5yhY6CWBQHSTZ5aVjUGKy0nbD9uyPx412IWVh1CF9ipRDAOC5jjCF3v4uraANYATlKeRK3SKfDHgM4yCg59EYCM/s1600/IMG_5863.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFmQ4Daf1VPm6zI8rPLOEGrtBvYSezPIH3B-0Ei6A1X25RGUMlP8GO5yhY6CWBQHSTZ5aVjUGKy0nbD9uyPx412IWVh1CF9ipRDAOC5jjCF3v4uraANYATlKeRK3SKfDHgM4yCg59EYCM/s200/IMG_5863.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">This was such an amazing week and a wonderful way to start this holiday Season. I cannot wait for Christmas to get here!</div>Suziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15328513937019733659noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-742446878651367572.post-28013342969669436412011-11-23T15:55:00.000-08:002011-11-23T15:55:53.212-08:00Physiqueing in NYC......Woot Woot!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>I am one happy <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physiquer</span>! I have been able to take two <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> classes so far and I have loved it. Being at <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> in person has been amazing. I took a class at <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> on Monday and finally got to meet <i>N</i>....<br />
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</div>....and further confirmed that we are BFF's! (I'm not totally happy with the way I look in these pics (a bit too rolly polly), but they give me yet another before/after goal). <br />
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Monday, Holly and I headed into the city and I took class, then we got mani's then went out for a super yummy lunch and then headed to her Vissi rehearsal (the piece she is working on is amazing BTW). A lovely day with my baby girl to say the least. I was thrilled that I got to meet Tanya as well. She is so nice and seems like such a fun person. I really enjoy doing my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">57</span> DVD's with her (I'm taking the advanced 30 minute express DVD home with me) - being at the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> studios was great because I got some much needed corrections and realized that I have not been doing stuff correctly but will from now on. Tanya asked me if I was doing straight legged pushups yet...I told her NO but I took that as a challenge and ...<br />
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Yesterday, I again went to <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">57</span> UWS with Holly and took her class. Man or man, my daughter is one tuff cookie. But.....guess what Tanya?? I did 10 straight legged pushups for the very first time and my daughter witnessed it! I was so proud of myself. I cannot say enough about how great I feel <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physiqueing</span>! And I must add, I could not do even 1 pushup a couple of months ago!!<br />
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I was talking to <i>N</i> about a December Challenge...hmmmm, what will it be? I decided to do my own challenge in conjunction with the November, and soon to be, December Challenge (keep me posted <i>N</i>). There are 59 days until Jonathan and Stephanies' wedding so I am going to do my very own <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> (+/- a day) <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">57</span> day challenge...(this gives me a day to get back home to start it)...but I am energized and ready to hit my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> DVD's so I am svelt for the wedding.<br />
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I am hoping to get in one more <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> class before I head home on Saturday. <i>H&N</i>...please tell all of the other girls that I had the pleasure of meeting, and seeing again while in town, that I thank them all so much for making me feel so welcome and a part of the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> family. As a mother who has a daughter living 3000 miles away from home, it is nice to know that she has such a great circle of amazing ladies in her life :)<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;">Happy Thanksgiving</span> everyone...tomorrow we are up bright and early to head to the </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">Macy's</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;">Thanksgiving Day Parade</span>! </div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm so excited.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">So until next time my fellow<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;"> Physiquesians</span>.....</div>Suziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15328513937019733659noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-742446878651367572.post-88563091788505795822011-11-20T09:14:00.000-08:002011-11-20T09:14:43.264-08:00Leaving' on a jet plane....but gotta Physique 1st!Today is the day. Tiffy and I are heading back east to spend Thanksgiving with my Jersey Girl, Matt, and Maggie Lu. Matt's parents arrive on Tuesday and Mauro comes in on Wednesday. I'm really excited to celebrate Thanksgiving with my beautiful daughter; it has been way too many years since we have shared this holiday together. <br />
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I woke up this morning feeling aches and pains all over, probably because I dug out my boots and wore them all day yesterday to get my feet used to them. So back to the aches and pains....I figured what better way to prepare for my flight than to <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique</span>! I ran up stairs, dug out my old work out clothes because I've packed my Target and Old Navy gems because I'M TAKING HOLLY'S <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">PHYSIQUE 57</span> CLASSES IN NYC! (well N & I are taking Holly's classes ;))....I'm so excited. I found my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> socks, packed my stuff, and I'm ready to get my groove on in the Big Apple.<br />
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Oh and by the way, all of those morning aches and pains are now gone. My morning workout left me feeling great. I'm glad I made the time for two reasons: #1) I feel really good, not sore anymore; and #2) I think I will be much more comfortable during the flight. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physiqueing</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> </span>is the way to go!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Here is a way too cute picture of my precious, adorable traveling companion...</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Until next time my fellow <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physiquesians</span>....</div><div style="text-align: center;">See you in NJ/NYC!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Oh, any luck on that snow request ;)</div>Suziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15328513937019733659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-742446878651367572.post-3110767554853174642011-11-16T21:40:00.000-08:002011-11-16T21:40:05.310-08:00Phelling Sick and Physiqueing....Well, today I broke down and went to the Doctor.......<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">these didn't work..... </div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">So....I got these.....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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I don't want to miss my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> date with H&N next week, so I needed to get the heavy hitter stuff so I am not sick for my trip. I leave on Sunday so I wanted to make sure I could get the infamous "<i>Z Pak</i>" in me before I left so I will be in good shape once I get there. The OTC stuff just didn't cut it...I needed a dose of the big stuff.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Oh and while I was at the doctor's office....I got this too!</div><br />
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I braved it up and finally gave in and got my tetanus and whooping cough shot. Seeing as I am the Queen of Bronchitis, and we have a ton of little precious ones in our family, it was best that I get both, especially the whooping cough shot. BTW, it's good for 10 years, so I am also covered when I become a Grandma ;). Oh, and because my arms are getting so toned from <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physiqueing</span>, the needle almost broke off when she stuck me. Not really, but it sounds good right?!<br />
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So, that brings me to my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physiqueing</span> for tonight. Most people would say, oh there's Suzie, she has a perfect excuse to miss her <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> workout tonight. Ordinarily they would be right. Hmmmm, were they??<br />
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I got home from work, took Tiffy out, fed her, headed out because I wanted to try to get some boots and sweaters for my trip back east, went to the mall, didn't find anything, was gonna go to WalMart but was too tired (again, people are thinking, excuse #2 to skip <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physiqueing</span>), drove home, took Tiffy out again (short walk around the cul-de-sac this time), fed her again (she eats several small, home cooked meals a day), and wait for it wait for it......(this was fun...I really wanted to keep H&N guessing). Did she or Didn't she <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique</span>?! hehehe. <br />
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I went up stairs, put on my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> work out clothes (Target), I rolled out my pink mat, hit play and started my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physiqueing</span>! HAAAAA, I didn't skip my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> tonight. But I must be honest, I didn't make it thru the whole thing either. My arm is a bit sore (those shots are tiny but mighty) and I'm hacking up a lung (see above re Queen of Bronchitis), but at least I tried it. I may not have made it thru the whole workout, but I did not give in to my old ways and use being sick as an excuse. I gave myself only 1/2 credit because I want to be honest with the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> November Challenge, but 1/2 is better than nothing. That is quite an achievement for me! Alas, I did not skip, I did my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> tonight!<br />
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So, I am going to start my "Z Pak" tonight, I know I will feel much better by Sunday when I take off. I plan on hitting my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> DVD's for the rest of the week - maybe modified, but I'll still do it so I will be ready to <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique</span> it with H&N....hopefully I will see T too :)<br />
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Oh, and BTW, I have totally gotten over those dreaded work pictures. I am happy with my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> results and will continue to work towards a healthier Suzie :)<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">So, until new time my fellow <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physiquesians</span>....</div>Suziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15328513937019733659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-742446878651367572.post-11412315375520437902011-11-14T20:24:00.000-08:002011-11-15T10:16:10.609-08:00Pity Party then P57 to slap me back in shape!<div style="text-align: center;">No pics to post today. I'm was having a pity party pretty much the whole day :(</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">After a great weekend, feeling really good about how I looked in the pics that I posted last night....I get to work today and what is waiting for me in my inbox but the dang proofs of those dreaded work portraits we took last week. I was so upset and disappointed in myself and the way I looked. I felt like the fat girl sitting against the wall at a school dance knowing that no one was really going to ask me to dance. (I know, I know Holly, I'm just getting it off my chest. I know you hate for me to talk like this)....anyways, I instantly sent Holly the link so she could look at them and then I cried when she called me to say they were great. I love my daughter, she is definitely my biggest fan, but still, I was so unhappy with those pics. I felt like I cried all day long today. </div><br />
I've been doing my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> workouts for a while now, most consistently during the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> November Challenge. I was feeling pretty good about myself thinking I was one hot momma. I was all pumped about getting to take <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> classes next week while I am back east for Thanksgiving. I even thought the door man gave me a little extra look when I left our building the other day. My unmentionables don't seem quite as tight as they used to be, I don't have to lay down on the bed to zip my jeans anymore, I gave up <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Diet Coke</span></i>...blah, blah, blah.<br />
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I was thinking of all kinds of ways to look good...Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers, go to the doctor for diet guidance, look into that totally ridiculous HCG shot diet (my friend did it and she lost like 60 pounds-I would never do it plus I could never afford it), have an emotional breakdown so I will be so depressed that I would stop eating (not my style, I'm a happy person who tries to be up all the time).....but then...<br />
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I realized that it didn't take 3 weeks to get like this so it won't take 3 weeks to get back into the shape that I want to be. If I am to have this "womanly body" then I will at least have this "womanly body" that is healthy with no drugs or shots getting me there. If I am going to remain dedicated to working out so I can transform my body, if I am going to constantly work hard with my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> workouts, then I know I will get into the shape and look like I want to look but do it in a healthy way. I may not be a size 6 again, but I will be healthy. I will sleep well, have self confidence, keep myself fit and healthy and walk with my shoulders back and my head held high!!<br />
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Oh and by the way, I always see pictures of celebrities (Kim Kardashian, Kendra from DWTS, etc.)who have "work done" and fake boobs and are a skinny size 2...I think I am way more attractive than they are. Conceited maybe, but the minute I see those pictures, I think to myself, would I want to look like that? Nope! <br />
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So....<br />
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I got home, took Tiffy out, put on my workout clothes (Target); rolled out my pink <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> mat; said Hello Tanya, then hit play. I felt good after my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> workout tonight. I'm working out 6 days a week, I've never done that! I got over my Pity Party, said the heck with those pictures, it is what it is. I can't change those pictures (heck I can use them as another goal)....but I can continue to change how I look and feel thru my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physiqueing</span>.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">So...until next time my Fellow <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physiquesians</span>.....</div>Suziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15328513937019733659noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-742446878651367572.post-79670789357291700462011-11-13T21:44:00.000-08:002011-11-13T21:44:56.925-08:00Bridal shower #2 and a Physique 57 night-cap...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;"><br />
</span></div>Yesterday afternoon was my future daughter-in-law's 2nd Bridal Shower. I had a blast and I am having so much fun enjoying all of the festivities leading up to the big day....69 days and counting!!<br />
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I usually do my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physiqueing</span> in the evenings...it just seems to be a great night-cap for me, but yesterday I made the mistake of not <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physiqueing </span>before leaving for Stephanie's shower figuring I would do it when I got home. The shower started at 4pm so I figured I would be home by around 9pm ish and would do my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> work-out when I got home then I would have a great nights sleep. WRONG!! I got home at 1am...needless to say, that was some shower and I didn't get my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> workout in. My DIL had a great time and was "showered" with so much love and amazing gifts so it was worth sacrificing my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physiqueing</span> last night.<br />
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I was introduced to a yummy drink...a non-alcoholic one since I was driving myself, and for those of you who know me, know that I work for a DUI attorney and I just didn't want to end up being a client so.....this was my drink of choice last night. It was so good and even better, only 5 calories per glass!!<br />
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Before I continue with my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> post for this Sunday night....I want to share some pictures from the shower.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">THE FUTURE MR. AND MRS. MENDOZA</span></td></tr>
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</tbody></table>OK, back to my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> Sunday night post. After meeting Jon and Steph for lunch today (that always makes this momma very happy), I headed home, got my laundry done then pulled out my pink <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> mat and my weights and hit the floor so I could get my groove on tonight. I really enjoy my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> workouts and feel so good when I am done. I am on the count-down for my trip back east...one week from today. In one week, at this time, Tiffy and I will be landing in NYC!! Tiffy and I are getting our bags packed and we are gonna be leaving on a jet plane to go spend Thanksgiving with Holly, Matt, Maggie Lu, my hubby and Matt's parents. The only thing that would make that perfect holiday trip even better is if Jon, Steph and Jer were going too! I am so excited about being able to take <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> class(es) while I am there. I want to prove to myself that I can get thru a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> class and do better than the first time I took class with Holly. I do not plan on standing at the ballet barre feeling like I am gonna toss my cookies like I did the first time.....I'm prepared this time!! I've been <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physiqueing</span>...I am a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physiquer</span>! I can do push-ups and tricep dips!! <div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Oh, and again I say.....let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div><div style="text-align: center;">So....until next time my fellow <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physiquesians</span>.</div><br />
</div>Suziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15328513937019733659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-742446878651367572.post-20671211108353939272011-11-10T20:27:00.000-08:002011-11-10T20:29:50.974-08:00I was sick......:(I was sick yesterday and just could not muster up the strength to do my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> workout. I know that sounds very dramatic, but it is the truth. I have been fighting something for the last few days and I just plain hit the wall yesterday. This is what my yesterday consisted of: I made it thru the day at work, but after running to Kohl's for a new blouse (getting ready for staff portraits, yuk, that's another post), I came home, took Tiffy out, fed her, went upstairs, put on my PJ's then told Tiffy that I was going to lay down for just a bit then figured I would get up to do my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> workout because I was on a roll and didn't want to break my streak...it was 7:30....WRONG! I did not get up until 6:15 this morning! This is what I had for dinner last night...<br />
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I woke up this morning feeling better but feeling guilty because I didn't <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique </span>yesterday :(. I called my Holly Girl on the way to work this morning and told her that I was sick yesterday and just couldn't do my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> workout and I felt super guilty because I missed it....she called me back and told me I got a "bye" from Natasha because I was sick (phewwww, that was a relief), and she said it was ok to miss if I was not feeling well. <br />
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Technically tho, the way I figure it, I'm still "legal" and can say I'm in compliance with the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> November Challenge because I did my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> workout 8 days in a row and the challenge says to do it 6 days a week, I missed one day, but had a credit for the 7th day, started the new week on day 8....oh heck, I'm not good at math, but I think I can legally say that I am on track to be a success with the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> November Challenge! <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>So....back to today. I wore my new blouse and we did those dreaded work portraits, arghhhh....I came home, took Tiffy for a walk around the block...2 times...came back home, fed Tiff, went up stairs, put on my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> workout clothes (Old Navy), came down stairs (I moved my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> workout stuff down stairs for a change in scenery, and did this........BAM, I'M BACK!!<br />
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I actually feel pretty good and I am so happy to be back on my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> routine. Wow, this sounds dramatic too. It's not like I was gone for months and months, it was a mere 24 hours...can we say <i>Drama Queen</i>! <br />
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I'm counting the days until I head back east to celebrate Thanksgiving with Holly, Matt and Maggie Lu. Also, I am really excited because I will get to take <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> classes in NYC, woot woot! Oh, by the way, I would be super super happy if we had snow, I'm just sayin'.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Until next time my fellow <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physiquesians</span>.....</div>Suziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15328513937019733659noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-742446878651367572.post-69525661821354794492011-11-07T20:49:00.000-08:002011-11-07T20:49:42.322-08:00One Week Down....I did it! I made it thru the first week of the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> November Challenge. I worked out 7...count it...1,2,3,4,5,6,7 days in a row. I have never done that before! Never! <br />
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I must admit, I woke up a bit sore this morning...particularly my left shoulder blade but I don't think it is from my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> Workout...I think it is because I'm sharing my bed with two other bodies and they are hogging the bed. I have very little, lets say real estate, in my queen size bed because of this:<br />
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For the last week I have been sleeping with a total of 12 pounds of sweet Yorkie-ness and they are hogging the bed. I'm not kidding, I cannot believe that two little pups can take us so much room in a grown up bed! With Tiffy snoring all night and Mimi sleeping right by by side...my comfort level has been less than normal but how can you resist these cute little faces. So...<br />
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I get up in the morning, take the pups out, make them breakfast...because pups in my house don't just get kibbles, they get nice warm heated food that I have painstakingly prepared for them (I'm sure Maggie Lu is counting the days for Grandma to get there) then head out to work. After a long day, I come home to see these waiting for me:<br />
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My three reminders...my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> reminders. They keep me going everyday. I see them the minute I get home and I get moving with my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physiqueing</span>. Week 2 starts tomorrow....<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Until next time my Fellow <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physiquesians</span>....</div>Suziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15328513937019733659noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-742446878651367572.post-16798909668828297272011-11-05T20:24:00.000-07:002011-11-05T20:24:34.506-07:00Lunch splurge then Physiqueing....Day 5 of the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> <i>November Challenge</i> down!!! I had every intention of getting up early to try to <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique</span> this morning but my desire to sleep won out. <br />
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Once I crawled out of bed (at 9am), I headed to the Apple Store to get a quick iPad lesson then met up with #3 for lunch. We went to our favorite place and I instantly thought of :<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">#1 the Guilt Note, </div><div style="text-align: center;">#2 Holly's Note,</div><div style="text-align: center;"> #3 Holly (my #1 <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> Instructor),</div><div style="text-align: center;">#4 Natasha (my #1 <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> Blog Reader),</div><div style="text-align: center;"> and</div><div style="text-align: center;"> #5 Tanya (my #1 <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> DVD Coach)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Sooooo, I knew that since we were at our favorite place, I would need to use will-power when ordering since I hadn't done my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> Day #5 workout yet.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">We went here:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb0ZlV1JeeIwI8aTej_E-dulUjKjrRjvzymAaRSU7HNlqShnW1O3rgPSDSP6RborOlG2j1ceHsfqI7sAcYQiGN_Q54K2vVLHhat9hdZ2W2DLg1pBehvgDbQR7WpAsGhO_xywRYtSNSwuw/s1600/n79746038702_1728752_8226711.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb0ZlV1JeeIwI8aTej_E-dulUjKjrRjvzymAaRSU7HNlqShnW1O3rgPSDSP6RborOlG2j1ceHsfqI7sAcYQiGN_Q54K2vVLHhat9hdZ2W2DLg1pBehvgDbQR7WpAsGhO_xywRYtSNSwuw/s320/n79746038702_1728752_8226711.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">We shared this...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-eGf8jQTUOgN3zUCaSoIqZhx8qsmrML2dDxYtxkeuyayer311DxKIPPoYnY_KdDghRzA3xyOXqNqMKcHX9dKcaxSHIzDM0JGETYdCUL25_8cXGhSwKaCGXKEa_RlWD-tcISzIwciVXOk/s1600/picX3viIC.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-eGf8jQTUOgN3zUCaSoIqZhx8qsmrML2dDxYtxkeuyayer311DxKIPPoYnY_KdDghRzA3xyOXqNqMKcHX9dKcaxSHIzDM0JGETYdCUL25_8cXGhSwKaCGXKEa_RlWD-tcISzIwciVXOk/s320/picX3viIC.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Each of us had this (kid's portion):</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivv6QnNEkrguCbkecvyl5f5n7KbaTqgFYaMukoB62IVq0_FrbcQjQUlRr_VuoPPHS8tKRxLcecg-3Vv4gj_f2MfCKcJME_Tqp9tBi4ZfWQi9YzzFbwR4FpHSLzaRkwW8p0mJrRWgkfU_s/s1600/l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivv6QnNEkrguCbkecvyl5f5n7KbaTqgFYaMukoB62IVq0_FrbcQjQUlRr_VuoPPHS8tKRxLcecg-3Vv4gj_f2MfCKcJME_Tqp9tBi4ZfWQi9YzzFbwR4FpHSLzaRkwW8p0mJrRWgkfU_s/s320/l.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I limited myself to 1 piece of their yummy bread...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">And passed on this:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqCtKjh0oDVEDOd3zB3LAQLMFkd2JAT6iOcgeRb4e4CU1qbFX8Fh62jnfVqtIJhtXhWJXBnWwkqU4dJ0FtWVQaIDYwH4gmqCcpEw1c4hbH4ZdL-6j0SnpI89PbMENKqa4Z5QkQFKb_hm8/s1600/26438_381949493702_79746038702_3670844_1202607_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqCtKjh0oDVEDOd3zB3LAQLMFkd2JAT6iOcgeRb4e4CU1qbFX8Fh62jnfVqtIJhtXhWJXBnWwkqU4dJ0FtWVQaIDYwH4gmqCcpEw1c4hbH4ZdL-6j0SnpI89PbMENKqa4Z5QkQFKb_hm8/s320/26438_381949493702_79746038702_3670844_1202607_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">And came home and did my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> Workout. YES....Day #5 a success.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I feel great...hardly had to stop at all. Can't wait to get to my Holly's house for Thanksgiving so I can go take class(es) and do <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> in person. I think I will be able to keep up this time....heck I may even go to Target before I go to buy a new workout outfit!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Until next time my Fellow <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physiquesians</span>.....</div>Suziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15328513937019733659noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-742446878651367572.post-28881364800473193602011-11-04T08:46:00.000-07:002011-11-04T08:46:06.159-07:00Challenging Challenge....Well Happy Friday my friends. I'm still going stong with my <span style="color: #6fa8dc;">Physique 57</span> November Challenge. I must admit, it is hard to work all day then get home and do my <span style="color: #6fa8dc;">Physiqueing</span>...but I'm doing it. I am sleeping really well and waking up just sore enough to know that I'm workig the muscles that need to be worked but not too sore to think..Oh no..I've hurt myself!!<br />
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I am more deteremined than ever to stick with my <span style="color: #6fa8dc;">Physique 57</span> workouts and be a success with this November Challenge!!<br />
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I've changed my eating habits as well. I am trying not to snack in between meals and no soft drinks (Diet Coke withdrawals for sure). I have taken all the leftover Halloween Candy and treats that I had at the house to work and I am willingly sharing it all with my co-workers :) Maybe I'm trying to sabotage them, ya think...hehehe. J/K.<br />
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Holly was telling me last night that she is proud of me for sticking with it because she knows how hard it is for me to exercise. I ordinarily don't like to exercise but I do like my <span style="color: #6fa8dc;">Physique 57</span> DVD's and being a <span style="color: #6fa8dc;">Physiquesian</span>! It made me feel good when she said that because I am the only one holding me accountable (except for Holly and Natasha :)...I could easily just do nothing and then blog as if I did, but between H&N, my blog, and feeling great, oh and the notes (Holly's and the guilt note), I have to be true to myself. Plus, I have Jon's wedding as my ultimate goal. I want to look good and make him proud when my baby boy and I take to the dance floor for the mother/son dance (I'm tearing up already.)<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">So...Until next time my Fellow <span style="color: #6fa8dc;">Physiquesians</span>.....</div>Suziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15328513937019733659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-742446878651367572.post-60810828370831213352011-11-02T14:32:00.000-07:002011-11-02T14:32:26.090-07:00November Challenge---Physique style!<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The November Challenge---</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physique 57</span> style.....</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I'M IN!! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">NOTHING MORE TO SAY. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">WISH ME LUCK.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I'm hoping to be able to update that before picture :)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">(BTW...I started last night so I'm on track. Woot Woot for me!)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Until next time my fellow <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Physiquesians</span>.....</span></div>Suziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15328513937019733659noreply@blogger.com0