wade family

Humility

2011-03-10T09:53:00.000-08:00

These are pictures I've taken with my phone. I just recently downloaded them. Some are from a year ago...

Asleep in her bed with ALL her blankies!

Just waking up with the crazy hair.....

Playing with her cousins.
Asleep after a FUN birthday party with Dora the Explorer!!!!

Loving on Preston or should I say "choking" the poor dog!

weight training! lol Long day at the lake....

Humility: we find our lives when we lose them to something much larger.

Pride: we will never feel better about ourselves by becoming more consumed with ourselves.

Insecurity: relentless pursuit of perfection.

Insecurity refers to a profound sense of self-doubt-a deep feeling of uncertainity about our basic worth and our place in the world. Insecurity is associated with chronic self-consciousness, along with a chronic lack of confidence in ourselves and anxiety about our relationships. The insecure person also harbors unrealistic expectations about love and relationships. The insecure person creates a situation in which being disappointed and hurt in relationships is almost inevitable. Ironically, although insecure people are easily and frequently hurt, they are usually unaware of how they are accomplices in creating their own misery.

(Beth Moore: So Long Insecurity)

"To find yourself, your true secure self, you must loose yourself in something larger. God shows us that giving, rather than getting, is the means to receiving."

My prayer:
Why are we so proud and foolish? We don't listen until we're faced with disaster, and then we come crying to you, wanting you to fix us. Help me to to accept these changes and not be so jealous and needy. Help me to know in my heart you are sufficient. Help me REST in you."

As I was reading this book by Beth Moore, I was realizing how she was writing about ME! It helps to see right in front of you, how you tend to be. My prayer is that God reveals to me and all the other women who struggle with such insecurities, that HE IS SUFFICIENT and HE MADE US PERFECTLY!

SNOW 2011...

2011-01-22T16:28:00.000-08:00

Hanging out with papa.

"Testing" papa's birthday cake!

Mom insisted on taking a picture of the heels! Needless to say, she bought me some SNOW BOOTS! lol

I have been doing a lot of reading and one of my favorite verses is...

Psalm 112:7-8

"She will have no fear of bad news; her heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord. Her heart is secure, she will have no fear; in the end she will look in triumph on her foes." ****God will work all things-no matter how difficult or devastating-out to her advantage. It may hurt in the beginning, but its going to be beautiful "in the end." The bible says "he", so I just added "she".

Christmas/Snow 2010

2010-12-25T17:48:00.000-08:00

Kaley had a wonderful Christmas this year! She was sooooo into santa that it made me get excited for her. After opening her presents Christmas morning, she came to me and said, "I want to hug Santa." She couldn't believe he came through the chimney with all her presents and ate all her cookies! I think I was on the verge of tears ALL day for seeing how excited and how grateful she was!

2010-11-02T09:52:00.000-07:00

Halloween brought many fun events this year and my face painting skills were surely tested! On halloween night, we went on a hayride through a local neighborhood and had a blast! Our sweet friends invited us along and we absolutely LOVED it! It's so fun to watch our children grow up and enjoy life together. I think us parents got more enjoyment watching them have fun than anything else. I was going to share the hayride pictures, but I am having difficulty uploading them!!! I need my friend Dez to help a sista out!!!!

"God created mankind to live in a love relationship with Him and to reflect His character. People weren't created to live independent from God. The law was written that man might recognize his sinfulness and turn away from wickedness to the Lord. How will you ever learn who and what you are without learning who God is."

How Long? How Long?

2010-09-28T10:20:00.000-07:00

"Through waiting, God wants to open your nearsighted eyes to the vivid depths of His immense character. He invites you to nestle in the assurance that He is loving, faithful, all-powerful and trustworthy. He wants us to consider Him punctual and not a latecomer. Even if you never see God show up in the way you hoped, are you going to refuse to buckle or bend to defeat and despair? How do we keep holding out hope in God when we feel certain He's detained in some celestial gridlock? In waiting, we may not see the final outcome of our prayers and persistence, but deep within the caverns of our soul, God is gently tapping. While we pace and sweat it out, nervous and impatient for God to intervene, He longs for you to rest in His love, His compassion and peace. BUT you can rest easy as you wait. God will always weave together good from your dangling shreds of disappointment and weariness-even if, you can't see the lustrous beauty of the tapestry." (Proverbs 31 magazine)

See what is Coming..

2010-09-03T11:16:00.000-07:00

"Don't look at what you see, See what is coming"

"And what is coming is truly glorious! We shall live as we were meant to live before sin rocked our world. We shall see clearly. We shall see Him for who He really is and we shall be known for who we really are. "

"So for now I will walk this path and run this race as best I can with this earthly vision but I'll be ever on the look out for a glimpse of what is to come."

**Kaley turned 3 a few weeks ago and here are some pictures from her birthday party.

Trying out the new skates...

Pinatta fun!!!

Kaley decided to "test" the cake to see if it was edible...

Fun with her cousins..

Opening presents....Of all her presents, LIPGLOSS was her fave!!! Oh my, she IS MY CHILD!

This picture was taken a few weeks ago, Kaley discovered a butterfly on papa's hand and thought that WAS THE GRANDEST THING EVER. So we spent 1/2 hour playing with the butterfly. How nice it must be to have such a child's mind and enjoy such a thing as a butterfly!

Things I am Learning...

2010-07-23T09:28:00.001-07:00

First I will share some recent beach pictures!

I've had many months to think about my life and the direction it is going. I am learning to trust God and WHO he really is. God is beautifully revealing to me that:

* God did not give you a heart of fear.

* God will prevail. He will use everything to his good purpose IF you love him and trust him.

* I am learning to take my sufferings to him because he knows/understands suffering so much more than I.

* I no longer wish for life to be easier. If it was, I wouldn't have given my heart fully to him.

* Each day is a day he made and I will rejoice in it.

*JOY=being content, not happy. To be content with the blessings he has given you and nothing more. To run and not grow weary. To walk and not faint.

* Being a mother means lots and lots of sacrifices.

* My identity does NOT come from money, material possessions, longing for a perfect child or husband or even myself, medications, appearances...My identity is found in Christ.

* When in sorrow, it is only a season. God loves you and will not waste your tears.

* Experiencing God's discipline, I am able to gain a life-changing understanding of redeemption and restoration.

* To fear dishonoring God and being disobedient MORE than fearing your own unhappiness.

* We control very little in this world. All we can change is the way we think and the way we live.

* To take things ONE DAY AT A TIME.

Mexican, Italian, Gravy biscuits....

2010-06-06T10:43:00.000-07:00

Since the show last night, I've ate my weight in FOOD! I had mexican last night at 11pm! This morning I had an omelet with a sauage gravy biscuit! I am headed out the door now to go eat Italian!!! Oh well, back to training Tuesday!!!!! The show was fun, just exhausting as usual. I never realized how much my back aches while wearing those shoes ALL day!!!
I truly enjoy training with my partners! They are so much fun and dedicated!!!!

The BEST part is all the make-up (although mine didn't look so hot this time...), big jewelry, heels, and girl time!!!!

4 MORE DAYS....

2010-06-01T10:15:00.000-07:00

4 more days until the competition Saturday!!! I am excited but a nervous wreck. These shows drive me crazy with all the preparation....

List:
-shoes
-suit
-cover up
-make-up
-extra eye lashes/glue
-extra bottle of tan
-costume jewelry
-towles
-clothes for after the show
-muscle sheen
-camera
-registration papers
-drug test
-manicure/pedicure
-LOTS of food for after the show...chocolate, cookies, pizza, etc.
-water
-Lots of chicken, chicken and more chicken for before the show and during the day

I know I'm probably leaving something off the list. The BEST part is getting all dressed up and getting to be girlie!!! I love it!

I will keep ya posted...

2010-05-16T10:03:00.000-07:00

Its been a while since I've blogged....I wanted to share some cute pics. This is the Mother's Day card Kaley made last week at church. Of course...I teared up...LOVED IT! She has such sweet teachers who are so thoughtful and loving with the kiddos!!!

Hanging out at memaws house...Kaley loves her some memaw!!!

This is my FAVORITE...Kaley washing her car. She looks so SERIOUS!!

Not sure what she's doing...just being sassy I'm sure!!!!

I am hopefully doing a competition in 3 weeks...if I can just get focused!!! lol!!! I have a new suit (well, I borrowed it from a friend. I LOVE it!) I will post some pics soon.

I love this quote form Beth Moore....

Deliverance:

Deliverance does not mean ease. It may be simple and painless, or it may be one of the most excruciating things you ever experience. Difficulty does not mean disaster. Heavy winds and raging seas may mean your right on target. Celebrate the fact that you can sometimes "run aground" on the island of God's will for your life. (Like Paul being shipwrecked) Perhaps He couldn't get you to your destination any other way.

God always has a destination in mind when He delivers. (Malta) A place where once you have been faithful to who He is, He will show you what He can do. The waters may be rough and we may have to toss a few things overboard to keep from sinking but if we believe, God provides deliverance even in the midst of plan B.

Random thoughts/pictures

2010-04-06T03:59:00.000-07:00

We had a really nice Easter. We took Kaley to see Curious George at the Fox Saturday. That was a lot of fun. Here are some random pictures.

Easter: Kaley enjoying her enormouse chocolate bunny!

Loving on daddy.

Making Easter eggs and eating cake. Where does she get this LOVE for sweets from???

Enjoying a ride in the mustang.

Chillin before church...she said she had a 'headache'...

Helping me mop the laundry room.

Cooking dinner.

The pearls on your strand..

2010-03-16T04:22:00.000-07:00

I was going through pictures and came across these. Kaley was almost a year old........Oh I miss this!!! We were playing dress up!!!!

I read this the other day and loved it...

If you desire a good life, focus on having one good day, one quality day-today. Afterall, as someone has observed, "everyday is a little life, and our whole life is but a single day repeated." Keep that focus on having a good day today and, at day's end, slip that single pearl onto your strand. The pearls on your strand will add up to a good life!

His miracle will come, when I obey God and choose to surrender, in an act of obedience. Trust Him. His blessings, provision, and miracles follow obedience. Stop telling God how big your mountain is and start telling your mountain how big your God is. (Woman after Gods Own Heart)

I get measured today and I don't think its going to be good. I ate horrible this past week. I will post my results this afternoon. I'm getting excited about my upcoming show. I think I have already picked out my themewear and music!!! I'll share that with you next time.

Let it Snow, Let it Snow...

2010-02-13T10:19:00.000-08:00

WOW is all I can say to the beautiful snow we got yesterday!

Kaley riding in the sleigh with nana.

Strain vs. Strength

2010-01-07T10:28:00.000-08:00

Helping mommy clean the stairs
Making Valentine cupcakes

Helping with the laundry

My last blog, I had mentioned letting go and allowing God to direct my paths. As I said before, that has never been easy for me, however, He has sort of forced it upon me and I'm forever grateful for that. I have had some really sad days the last few months and feeling life is impossible. But whether it be through a conversation with a friend or just something I read, I find hope. Hope is a good thing.

God will take you as far as you want to go, as fast as you want to go. How far...how fast...do you want to move toward becoming the woman of your dreams? (Elizabeth George) How true is that? God is just waiting on you.

My favorite is "God does not give us overcoming life: He gives us life as we overcome. The strain is the strength. If there is no strain, there is no strength." Oswald Chambers. This has become my new saying on a daily basis. I love it!

Now, on a less serious note, I am getting ready for my first 2010 show. I believe it is in May. I am excited. I have my first year under my belt and I am ready to take it to the next level!!!

Letting go....

2009-12-05T03:32:00.000-08:00

Ok, where do I start? The last time I blogged was the day of the competition and I was waiting on the results. Well, lets just say I didn't do so well! But thats ok, there was some tough competition there. The competing season is over for now and I feel like this year I was just getting my feet wet. I had a blast competing and met some awesome girls. I look back on the competition pictures from this year and it is hard to believe I actually did it. I loved every second of it and can't wait for next year.
As far as life in general, I have taken a step back and just letting God be in control. Isn't it funny how you wake up one day and find yourself calling the shots, controling everything and making every minute of the day about you and your wants and desires? I have learned many lessons this year, both good and bad, and I am ready to let go. I am ready to sit back and let God be in control. He has been faithful to me this year and I am so gracious for his love and patience for me. I know I have put Him on the back burner for way too long. It is very easy for me to want to take all matters in my own hands and not just let God be in every situation. Something I have discovered this year about myself, is that it is very tiring to try to do it all yourself!!!
This year has been bittersweet for me. I have had an awesome year in training anf being in the best shape of my life. I have felt more confident in myself than ever before. However, it has been a year to do much self-evaluation and learn some really tough lessons. Ultimately, the lesson of just letting go and let God be in the driver seat is the biggest and the toughest battle I have had this year. That is not a very easy task for me to do. Well, it used to not be easy, I am more than happy to let go today. Isn't it funny how God molds your heart and mind to what He wants for you.

WHOO HOO Round 1 is over...

2009-11-07T10:26:00.000-08:00

I am sitting here drinking coffee! Mmmmmmmmmm! I haven't had any in 3 days! Can I say "HEADACHE"??!! We finished round 1 this morning and now just sitting here waiting for round 2. The show is in Marietta so we will have to be back at 5:45. There was some TOUGH competition. These girls were Smokin!!! I am not sure how I did. I honestly don't think I placed in top 5. Oh well, we are having fun.

I will keep you posted.

THIS IS IT!

2009-10-29T04:56:00.000-07:00

Today is the day! In approximately 4 .5 hours I will be on stage with lots of extremely fit girls. Am I ready? I guess so. I don't feel ready. Am I nervous? More so this time than I was for my first show. Do I love competing? YES, I love this part...getting make-up done, big jewerly, etc. You work so hard that today is the day to show it off. Not that I feel I have a lot to show off, but you know what I mean. lol

I will keep you posted......

Here are some cutsie pictures in the mean time.

Checking out the driver's seat while I wash my car.

Helping mommy sweep.

Hanging out with her cousins.

A lot of people ask me what I eat...here is a sample. This diet is what I eat 2 weeks before the show:

Breakfast: 3 egg whites

Mid morning: 4 oz. fish

2 cups green veggies

Lunch: 4 oz. fish

2 cups green veggies

Mid afternoon: 4 oz. fish

2 cups green veggies

Supper: 4 oz. fish

2 cups green veggies

**Lots of water. I never realized how technical the diet, cardio and supplements get when competing. This year has been a learning experience for me and I hope to be better next year.

Someone asked me the other day if I will keep competing.....for now I would say yes. I love the structure and discipline! I love having a goal and seeing the results.

The diet before the show is unrealistic. However the weeks leading up to this point is reasonable and just healthy eating. It takes a lot of discipline and "tunnel vision". I read in an article the other day about a competitor who said the only way she can stay on track and not cheat is to have tunnel vision. That is SO TRUE!!

Rainy day...

2009-10-12T04:43:00.000-07:00

Kaley and I are staying in today enjoying the rain....NOT! Kaley would rather be outside playing with her car.
I am still preparing for my November show. I get measured tomorrow so I will see where I am at. I just don't feel I will be ready.
Anyways, I have posted some random pictures of Kaley. I am just totally loving this mommy thing!!! Kaley is so much fun and she makes me laugh ALL the time!!!

Kaley loving on memaw. This is Casey's grandmother. Her husband died 2 months ago, so we try to go visit every 2 weeks. She just lights up when Kaley comes around.

Getting ready for church.

A picture with mommy after the Dallas Fall Festival.

Oops! Duplicate. I still haven't figured out how to delete pictures...

Kaley hanging out with her cousins. They are on the back of the golf cart ready to go for a ride.

Eating supper with her cousins...yes they come over every night!

A big smile for the camera while playing in her mustang.

Hanging with her favorite man at the Dallas Mud Bog.

Sportswear routine???

2009-10-02T03:58:00.000-07:00

So I am getting ready for the November 7th show and I got measured this past Tuesday. Overall it was good news from my coach. I am stepping up my cardio a few days a week to twice a day. I am doing bleachers in the morning and sprints in the afternoon. This particular show involves a sports wear routine, meaning I have to do a routine in addition to posing. YUCK! Can I tell you that God did NOT bless me with any kind of coordination or dance abilities!!!! In fact, Casey advised me NOT to do this show for that very reason!!! But I decided to go with tennis. Now I just have to decide what the heck I will do.....
Below is what the coach had to say about my measurements....

Pretty good two weeks. Since April you have had only two better measurements. Getting ready for the Birmingham show you averaged .57 % loss every two weeks. The past two measurements you have averaged .91%. If you were to continue at that rate (.91%) you would be at 11.02% by the November show. If you do better you can be at 10%.The .80% loss put you are 13.28%Your tape measure dropped 1.68% - now at 25.84%your 6 Critical Pinches dropped 3 millimeters. 5 millimeter loss will put you where you were at Birmingham and a 7.5 mm loss will put you at the Charleston show.. You need to lose 3 mm every two weeks to be at the Charleston point you lost all fat - 1.06 pounds. Your lean mass stayed about the same (a .06 pound gain)Keep up the good work.Stay focused on the diet - no cheating.RAB

Afternoon walk

2009-09-23T13:30:00.000-07:00

After Kaley's nap today we decided to go for a walk. I thought I would take my camera and try to get some cute pictures. She loves to cheese it up for the camera...well except for my friend Dez!!! lol

The diet is going good. NO CHEATS since last Sunday!!! I ran bleachers this morning and plan to again tonight! I am having to increase my cardio since I decided last minute to do the show!!! Will I be ready is the BIG QUESTION!!! We will see....

6 Weeks

2009-09-22T04:29:00.000-07:00

I have been taking time off since my competition in July. My training partners just did a show last weekend and ALL weekend I was envious! I wanted to be there with them. It is hard to describe it, but the feeling of being with all the girls who have worked so hard and being on stage with my partners is so neat and rewarding. Although I should think more toward wanting to beat them or be better, but I totally don't. Is that weird? So I have decided to compete in the November show here in Marietta!
I have my work cut out for me. I have 6 weeks to drop my body fat down from 14% to 10 %!! That may or may not sound hard, BUT IT IS! That means STRICT diet and LOTS of cardio. But I am going to give it my best. So far my diet has been awesome. Cardio on the other hand has not! Ugghh.....

"Amen"

2009-09-12T09:15:00.000-07:00

The cutest thing happened today that I just have to blog about. As I sat Kaley down at the table to eat lunch, I noticed her bowing her head and mumbling. I was thinking to myself, "What is she doing?" Then all a sudden she yelled "Amen". It was absolutely the most precious thing she has ever done. We always say a quick prayer before she eats but she has never joined in. She just looks at me and sometimes closes her eyes and sometimes repeats what I say. But today she did it all solo! I was quickly reminded that she is paying attention to what I do which keeps me on my toes.
As for training, I am not doing a competition again until spring but I am trying to get my body fat back down to around 12%. Right now I am at 15%. For my shows it was 11.5%! Whew, it is hard. I am still having to eat pretty strict and do lots of cardio. However I love the discipline of the diet. I guess it is a love/hate thing because I am still having to give up things I LOVE like CHOCOLATE!!! My coach told me this week I have to give up the wine that I also love. One glass every night is so relaxing for people like me that are SO uptight!!! But oh well, I can do it.

Kaley turns 2

2009-08-30T18:46:00.000-07:00

Kaley turned 2 on August 27th. It is hard to believe that my sweet doodle-bug is 2!!!! Here are some pictures of her birthday. She is so blessed with awesome people in her life....

This is her next to her ELMO pinatta! She has seen this hanging in Publix for a year now and we have to go see it every time we are in Publix....which is several times a week!

Kaley playing with her new babies!!!

Kaley giving her grandparents lovin for her new babies!

Kaley PROUDLY carrying around her OTHER new baby.

Singing 'Happy Birthday' to Kaley with the cake I made for her!

A quick cheesy picture with mommy!!! These are RARE!

Having breakfast with daddy on my actual birthday.

Enjoying my new mustang.

Close-up of the ELMO cake.

These next few are from the lake 2 weeks ago!

NO FEAR!!!!!!!!

5 Random Things About Me

2009-08-07T11:46:00.000-07:00

5 Random Things About Me:

1) I LOVE LOVE LOVE nutrition/fitness. I have been a member of a gym since age 15.
2) I love romance and chessy mushy stuff.
3) I love animals, especially dogs. If you ever see a crazy woman on the side of the road rescuing a dog, dead or alive, its probably me.
4) I love being around children with Down Syndrome. They have a unique sweet spirit. When I was in college, I visited a home specifically designed for unwanted children with Downs.
5) I love waking up every morning and drinking coffee. There have been several nights when I tell my husband I cannot wait till morning to have my first cup of coffee.

"No clothes now..."

2009-07-29T17:51:00.000-07:00

Those are Kaley's famous words before she heads outside to play..."No clothes now." For whatever reason, she LOVES playing with the water hose NAKED! I was in the kitchen while she was playing outside the kitchen door and I heard her talking. I went to check on her and this is what I found... I did not know she could even climb on that bike by herself....a little scary!!!

Charleston Update...

2009-07-20T09:26:00.000-07:00

Well I am finally done with show #2 and I am pooped!!!! We had a great time this weekend. Let's just say that I didn't do so well in Charleston. There were 6 girls in my class and I placed 6th! WOOHOO! No, really, I knew when I got there and seen the other girls that I might not do so well. The show in Birmingham was a natural show, meaning no steriods. The Charleston show didn't drug test, meaning it was not a natural show and you could tell by looking at some of the girls! For the most part, these girls were pretty big muscularly and I just haven't got that much muscle yet. However, my gym partners and myself agreed that if we came in last at every show due to not enough muscle, that would be fine with us...we want to keep our femine features!!!LOL!!! Nonetheless, we had fun and really enjoyed ourselves!

First, here are some pictures we took this past Sunday at the lake. My mom has been watching Kaley while I have been doing the shows on the weekends. We got home early Sunday morning and decided to take Kaley and her cousins boating!

This is Kaley and her cousin, Carson at the Disney store in the mall! This is what they wore the entire shopping trip!

This is me, Coach Bailey, Jen Hendershott, Brittney and Carmen. I train and compete with Britt and Carmen. Jen Hendershott is the one who organized and put on this particular competition. She is a two time gold medalist and the recent winner of the Arnold Classic Figure Fitness and Bodybuilding. I was looking forward to getting a picture with her....however, she looked nothing like I thought she would. I guess I was expecting to see her the way she looks in magazines, etc. Of course, thats when shes in hardcore dieting and competition mode and at her best. She is obviously in her off season right now. She will tell ya that right now shes enjoying pizza, burgers and BEER!

A picture with Jen Hendershott.

Carmen and I in the dressing rooms. Carmen did bikini instead of figure this time and won 1st place!!!

I have TRULY enjoyed the last 15 weeks. I have met some GREAT people, put myself to the ultimate test of dieting and training. I plan to take some time off and start back again in January. I will start training again for the April show. I have to say that for the last 2 weeks, I have prayed that God would allow me to not worry about things that are out of my control, relax and enjoy this moment in my life and He did! I cannot explain how much fun I had and how confident I felt, even with getting last in Charleston.

Round 2 is over and...

2009-07-13T10:28:00.000-07:00

I placed SECOND! I was really shocked! But even if I would have placed last, I was truly enjoying EVERY minute of it! I even told one of my training partners after I finished my T-walk, I wanted to do it again! Now for those who know me, knows that I tend to be insecure and easily intimidated! I really surprised myself. I LOVED every minute of it! The crowd was awesome and you felt like ALL the HARD work the last 12 weeks was worth it!
Al last week I prayed that God would just allow me to relax and enjoy. I wanted to be able to take it all in and enjoy being in the moment! Well that is exactly what happened. I cannot tell you enough how comfortable I felt and how I could not stop smiling. I never did feel that "I've gotta win" attitude. I just felt relaxed and totally confident. Now, I do have areas I need to work on and improve. But being this was my first show, I am proud I did it!

The picture is blurry because flash wasn't allowed and my camera stinks! You can't see the other girls in this picture either.

This is me after the show eating MEXICAN!

After the show and after some trailmix....feeling bloated!!!

I had bought this for after the show! I LOVE trailmix with chocolate!

I am doing show #2 this coming weekend in Charleston, South Carolina.

Round 1 update...

2009-07-11T13:27:00.000-07:00

Well, round 1 is over and I'm just hanging out in the hotel room waiting to go back for round 2. I am a little surprised at myself. I wasn't as nervous as I thought I would be. However, this morning we all walked out together. Tonight we have to walk individually and pose one last time for the judges! I think I will be more nervous for that round!
All the girls backstage are really friendly and supportive of each other. I was picturing catfights going on backstage, but its nothing like that! I am meeting awesome girls and having so much fun!

Here are some pictures from this morning...
After round 1

Leaving hotel for contest being held at Hoover High School. Yes, I am suppose to be that DARK!

Getting ready in hotel room.

I will keep ya updated. Round 2 starts in 2 hours!!!

3 More Days!!!

2009-07-08T03:55:00.001-07:00

Just 3 more days until the BIG DAY! The day that I have been preparing for for the last 12 weeks! I wasn't getting nervous until yesterday. I was making a list of things I need to take care of before I go to Birmingham and I began to freak out a little! It has been tough and time consuming, but overall I feel the best I ever have. I have really enjoyed training with my friends at the gym and doing this journey with them.
After the show, I will post some pictures. Pray for me and wish me luck!!!

Pictures of my suit

2009-06-18T11:12:00.000-07:00

I wanted to share some pictures of my competition suit and shoes. I LOVE my suit. It is black velvet with clear and baby blue rhinestones.

As of Saturday, we will have 3 weeks left! WOW time has flew by!

My suit!!!

2009-06-10T14:00:00.000-07:00

I went to Stockbridge, GA Tuesday with Casey to try to find my competition suit. When I got there, I was a little overwhelmed with all the different types of suits, the styles and colors. The lady handed me a black suit with tons of rhinestones that were clear and baby blue. I tried that one on first and LOVED it! I tried on others, but ended up buying the first one I tried on! It is like a velvet material and gorgeous. I will post some pictures when I can.
Only 4 1/2 weeks left!

I still have to buy my heels and some other accessories...so its finally feeling like the real thing to me if that makes any sense. The diet is going good. I've had a few weak moments last few days...UUGGHH!

6 WEEKS LEFT

2009-05-28T10:49:00.000-07:00

7 weeks to go

2009-05-19T17:43:00.000-07:00

Well, we had our measurements today and they weren't as bad as I thought they would be. For the last 2 weeks I have cheated WAY more than I should have. For example, I had several teaspoons of peanut butter, chips and 4 chic nuggets. Right now EVERYTHING I put in my mouth counts! My numbers weren't bad, but they could have been better. I have 7 weeks to go, so I have to get back on the band wagon!!! The first 4 weeks I did pretty good. I'm not sure what happened the last 2 weeks!!!! That little hunger monster got a hold of me and wouldn't let go!!!
I have attached some pictures to show what my kitchen looks like. I have post-it notes everywhere with motivational words written on them to remind me when I feel weak!
In the back of my head, I know I shouldn't be so upset with myself because this is for sure the healthiest I have ever been and the best I have ever felt. I also shouldn't be complaining about the diet because I get to eat every 3 hours. And not only that, I have to eat a good amount of food too. So I'm not starving myself, I'm just eating foods that I may not be in the mood for...
Oh well, I am ready to start looking for my suit and shoes!!! I am still planning on posting some updated pictures...just haven't had the time! I have been too busy fighting that little hunger monster!!...you know that little guy on comercials!!!

2009-05-16T04:09:00.000-07:00

My niece celebrated her 4th birthday last night at Jump 4 Joeys in Hiram. Kaley loves places like that. She goes WILD!!

Enjoying pizza with nana.

Loving on her cousin at Publix. Kaley screams "Publix" every time we pass one on the road. Does that mean we probably go too much?

Taking a break while playing at McDonalds.

She is really getting into saying "CHEESE" when the camera is around!

Training is going good. My legs are really really sore! I believe after today, I will have 8 weeks to go! I will post some pictures of my progress soon.

9 weeks left!!!

2009-05-08T10:30:00.001-07:00

Only 9 weeks left and I have a long ways to go!!! My team and I were running bleachers this morning and I thought I was going to throw up! When I got to #8, and my partners were still going, I thought to myself, "What in the hell am I doing?" I mean seriously!!! Last night Casey & I were watching our Thursday night TV shows and he was eating a white bread turkey sandwich with MAYO! I don't even like mayo, but mmmmmmm I was eyeballing it the whole time!

Today's Measurements

2009-05-05T13:38:00.000-07:00

You lost .70% body fat - Now at 14.89% - At that rate you would be at 11.39% by July show. Our goal for a first show is below 12%, however, I think you can get closer to 10% by July. Tape measure body fat - You lost .83% - Now at 26.93% ^ Critical Pinches = 49.5 millimeters. This may be a better indicator than body fat %. You lost 1 pound of body fat and also lost .48 pounds of lean mass. The average is a 3 to 1 ratio of lean to fat. That is exactly what you did, however, our goal is to increase your lean weight if we can ( and this is very difficult when leaning out). We will track the lean weight for 2 more weeks and perhaps tweak the diet if necessary. Don't fret about this - Charlotte, Jackie and Kasey (the three who received their Pro Cards all lost lean when cutting - so it is very common to do so)Excellent job!RAB

Every other Tuesday is when we get measured. I am pleased with today's results. I can already tell a difference in my upper body, especially my arms. My partner, Brittney, the one who got me into this is probably tired of me calling her and crying the blues! It seems like everytime I talk to her, I am being negative!!! Sorry, I will do better Britt!!!

Have I said how much FUN I am having! It is HARD and even a little emotional at times, but I LOVE IT!!!!

10 weeks left

2009-05-02T10:17:00.000-07:00

Kaley's first ring pop! She knew exactly what to do with it!!! She sucked on that thing till there was nothing left! I bet that is great for the teeth!!!!

Easter morning.

Oops! I think I have already got this one on another blog! Dez didn't show me how to delete them!

Kaley's first life vest! She is enjoying some pool action with her cousins who she ADORES!

"Say Cheese"

I thought I would share some sweet pictures of Kaley before I rambled about me!!!

I have finished my first 2 weeks training with my team and so that means only 10 weeks left! I know those 10 weeks are going to creep up on me and I just hope I am ready. I took some before pictures again the other night and was very humbled. It is amazing how well clothes hide little fat pockets here and there!!! Anyways, I am giving this my ALL and I am actually enjoying it. The diet not so much because there is no variation and consistency has always been my downfall. But, we will see. I am still debating on putting my before pictures on this blog.

We were all talking in the gym this morning about how different we look now versus years ago. My 2 partners were saying they were much bigger a few years ago and this is the best shape they have ever been in. My story is right the opposite. All through high school I was really tiny and fit. I started putting on weight right after college. So it is extremely hard to see my before pictures that I took a few weeks ago. I know that I allowed myself to get like that. To some people I may have not looked bad, but I know how I used to look. So anyways, we live and we learn.

2009-04-23T04:26:00.000-07:00

Well my first training session went great...I think...I haven't been able to move my upper body for the last 2 days! But I love it! I love being sore...you begin to thrive off of it and it makes your day to know you got a good workout.
My measurements were good. I had lost in all my numbers and I think my body fat went to 15.59% from 17.99%. I believe today I get a new diet, so thats exciting.
I don't know if I have said this or not, but I am a personal trainer and I currently have 4 clients and I just loooove them! They are all so eager to get in shape and feel better. We did measurments for them this week and they have all lost weight and inches as well. One of my clients has lost 9 pounds in 4 weeks and the other client has lost 16 pounds in 3 months. WOW, thats amazing and it is all worth it to see how happy they are with themselves!!!

2009-04-21T04:56:00.000-07:00

I officially begin training with my team today and I am a little nervous! We will train three days a week for the next 12 weeks till my first show in July. Although I am nervous, I am excited about the challenge and the discipline of the diet.
So far the diet is rough and I know it will only get harder. My biggest challenge is sweets around 2:00 everyday. So I just had to replace that habit with lots of coffee..thanks Britt for the tip!
So, I will let you know how day 1 goes and how I measured....

Every day life at the Wades....

2009-04-19T17:33:00.000-07:00

Kaley enjoying her cookie on the mule.

I asked Kaley to help mommy with the groceries and this is where I found her.

This is much more fun than my toys..

I can't explain this one...

Whats up with the hair????

2009-04-16T12:45:00.000-07:00

This is Kaley taking a walk with daddy.

I'm still playing and just trying to figure out this blog thing! I am loving it! Yeah, I know, I am a late bloomer...

2009-04-16T10:36:00.000-07:00

Well this is my first blog. I had to bribe a sweet sweet friend to come over and help me! Thanks Dez! I am excited to be able to share my journey. A friend of mine began training for a fitness competition a few months ago and has inspired me to join in with her. I am hoping to share my thoughts along the way as I prepare to do something TOTALLY out of my element! As scared and intimidated as I feel 90% of the time, I know through hard work, dedication and prayer, I can do it!!! I have been on a modified diet for 3 weeks and I officially begin training with my team next Tuesday.