As some of you may heave read on twitter or my facebook, I am starting a 30 day challenge. During the next 30 days I will not have any sugar, junk food or alcohol. Well, I will do my best not to. This is going to take a LOT of self control and sharing my progress with you will help me stick with it. I will make sure to update much more often than I have been, as I want you to see the progress. It will also help me keep track of measurements and such.
I am going to start off telling you what prompted this. Being the official spokesperson for the Phoenix Comicon this year, and knowing that at the end of May I was going to be hanging out, promoting and interviewing some of the biggest guests of the convention, I needed to be in great shape. I was doing news interviews, being filmed and photographed daily and walking around the convention center in front of around 15,000 guests. I started working out and cutting back on breads, snacking and alcohol and exercising a lot and was happy with my progress. By the end of May, I was confident with myself. However, after an INTENSE 4 day convention, I was exhaused and spent the next 3 days resting and laying around relaxing. I wanted a little break. I didn't have any upcoming projects so didn't need to push myself as hard. Fast forward to the beginning of August......
I took a month and spent some time helping out my family. During this time I still worked, but it was mostly web stuff and no actual filming. The only working out I did was indoors on projects, such as cleaning, painting and various odds and ends. I didn't have anything important so I would enjoy a few drinks. Unfortunately, I found da beer that I like (St. Paulie's girl) and for the first time in 3 years started drinking beer instead of my normal champagne. In just 8 weeks I went up 6 lbs. That's the most I've gained in over 3 and a half years. It's true. Beer makes you fat. SO-- knowing that at the beginning of November I will start stunt training for the Western X (http://www.westernxtheshow.com/) spin off, I know that I need to kick myself back into gear. It's so EASY to be lazy and enjoy desserts, junk food and a few drinks. No challenge in that at all.
Today was day one and here are my starting measurements: (remember, I am short and naturally tiny, but that doe NOT mean that I am toned or even in good shape. You have to work hard for that. The challenge is what makes it that much more rewarding)
Chest (under bust, exhale)-- 27"
Waist- (smallest part of torso)-- 23.5"
Hips- (at hip bones)-- 31.5"
lower waist- (around largest part of butt)-- 35 1/4"
My goals? To be able to kick ass on the series, during training and to tighten up!! To get back to the weight that I was at for the Phoenix Comicon and to keep it down.
I like to work on my muscles and use body weight for a lot of the circuits that I do rather than just focusing on cardio.
If you have, are or are planning on starting any kind of program don't be afraid to share your stories. I will offer support as well! I hope you enjoy following my on this challenge. It's going to be difficult but fun!
I am going to start off telling you what prompted this. Being the official spokesperson for the Phoenix Comicon this year, and knowing that at the end of May I was going to be hanging out, promoting and interviewing some of the biggest guests of the convention, I needed to be in great shape. I was doing news interviews, being filmed and photographed daily and walking around the convention center in front of around 15,000 guests. I started working out and cutting back on breads, snacking and alcohol and exercising a lot and was happy with my progress. By the end of May, I was confident with myself. However, after an INTENSE 4 day convention, I was exhaused and spent the next 3 days resting and laying around relaxing. I wanted a little break. I didn't have any upcoming projects so didn't need to push myself as hard. Fast forward to the beginning of August......
I took a month and spent some time helping out my family. During this time I still worked, but it was mostly web stuff and no actual filming. The only working out I did was indoors on projects, such as cleaning, painting and various odds and ends. I didn't have anything important so I would enjoy a few drinks. Unfortunately, I found da beer that I like (St. Paulie's girl) and for the first time in 3 years started drinking beer instead of my normal champagne. In just 8 weeks I went up 6 lbs. That's the most I've gained in over 3 and a half years. It's true. Beer makes you fat. SO-- knowing that at the beginning of November I will start stunt training for the Western X (http://www.westernxtheshow.com/) spin off, I know that I need to kick myself back into gear. It's so EASY to be lazy and enjoy desserts, junk food and a few drinks. No challenge in that at all.
Today was day one and here are my starting measurements: (remember, I am short and naturally tiny, but that doe NOT mean that I am toned or even in good shape. You have to work hard for that. The challenge is what makes it that much more rewarding)
Chest (under bust, exhale)-- 27"
Waist- (smallest part of torso)-- 23.5"
Hips- (at hip bones)-- 31.5"
lower waist- (around largest part of butt)-- 35 1/4"
I like to work on my muscles and use body weight for a lot of the circuits that I do rather than just focusing on cardio.
If you have, are or are planning on starting any kind of program don't be afraid to share your stories. I will offer support as well! I hope you enjoy following my on this challenge. It's going to be difficult but fun!
