Day 3

Alright! Day 3 is coming to an end and I have been doing ok.  Not incredible, but way better than nothing.  On Day 1 I did some arm exercises.  I had trouble sleeping that night and only dozed from 5 am until about 7 am.  ***Note to self- turn phone on silent- especially if you are having trouble sleeping. Emails WILL wake  you up after you FINALLY fall asleep. *****
As for my "diet", I have been keeping to home made meals, fruits and veggies.  Yesterday I made homemade chicken noodle soup.  I got 3 lbs of boneless, skinless chicken from a farmers market, used fresh carrots, broccoli, lots of fresh garlic, fresh mushrooms, low sodium chicken broth and an onion.  I love seasonings and after hours of simmering and a night of setting in oregano, bay leaves, parsley flakes etc, it is PERFECT for lunch or dinner. 
If you have a farmers market, I suggest going and grabbing fresh fruits and vegetables.  Farmers markets, rather than a chain grocery store, or even Whole Foods, will have a great variety of fresh and healthy foods at an extremely affordable price.  Example? I got all of this:

This only cost me about 10.00.  You won't always find awesome deals, but check your weekly ads, or even go online and you can find where to get the best prices weekly.  Also, you don't need to buy organic. Organic isn't necessarily better.  Also, don't be afraid of FATS.  I know it's scary, especially when you

are working on keeping your weight down, but there are different types of fats.  Cheese, dairy, nuts: these are all fine.  All of these are natural and your body knows how to process them.  Remember, you need fat to live.  That doesn't mean to only eat meat and cheese, or that can't eat too much.  It's foods like sugary cereal, desserts, your favorite coffee with all of that chocolate of caramel.... that will pack on the pounds.  Keep everything in moderation. 
This 30 day challenge is not a way I am planning on living my life.  It is just that, a challenge.  I want to see if I can get a little more lean and also, want to see if I can do it mentally. 
As for motivation, I have a picture hanging by a mirror that I like to look at for inspiration. 

As for working out, on day one I did some arm work.  Day 2, since I had only managed 2 hours of sleep, I took it easy and didn't do a workout.  However, today I did a circuit.  I also got warm up out of the way by putting on some house music (I like stuff like Daft Punk and John B) and moving while doing house work. 
I would rather workout at home than at a gym and make use of the little space. 

I use my living room which is plenty. 

Here are my day 3 (night 3) pictures.  I have dropped a little water weight.  I can't wait to see how much of a difference I  can see after it's all done!

My Challenge

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'm Brian Fellows

It's already September! Happy Labor Day!! I hope that all of you had a great holiday weekend.  I got a surprise visit from one of my best friends and got to spend every night hanging out with her! We played apples to apples, went to a going away "party" (after I'd spend the whole day sick in bed-- yuck!) and hung out with friends. 

I got a little artsy and framed a few pictures.  One was for my 3 year anniversary, I got a Bachalo double splash page MONTHS ago as a surprise.  I wasn't about to get it framed because I knew I could save TONS of money and do it myself.  I got a frame, sanded it, painted it and then got matting.  The hardest part was making sure that all measurements for the matting were exact and that all of the lines were straight.  It took FOREVER but I LOVE how it turned out...

I started with maroon on top of the freshly sanded frame.... the black top coat that I added was supposed to add a deep crackle effect.  It didn't work.  Oh well.

Here are the paints. Just turn your head!

Bachalo piece. BEAUTY.

This is the first mat.  I had to then measure the mat, piece of art, frame and large maroon mat.  What is exactly in the middle? How far over do I have to start the opening? How much black do I want to show through? It's more difficult than it looks.

Tadaa!!  All done!

I'll be doing promo shoots for A Six Gun for Lobo this week as well and then on September 24th I am heading to LA and then the SAC Horror convention for the premiere of Western X! http://www.sachorror.com/

The following weekend, October 1-3rd, I will be appearing as a guest of the Saboten Anime Convention in Scottsdale Arizona and will be hosting some panels as well.  I'll have lots of goodies at my table so make sure to stop by! http://www.sabotencon.com/

Dad-a-chum,dud-a-chee,not to worry, you've got the key

Welcome back my little nerdonians.  I am home and things have been moving rather quickly but I am taking a small break, making sure not to neglect you.  That wouldn't be very nice of me to do, now would it?
If you follow me on twitter or are a fan of my facebook page:  http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Victoria-Paege/135150863172491?ref=sgm , you know that I kep you pretty up to date...however, for those of you slacking behind (yes, I'm loooking at you...) here is what you've missed.  First, I was beyond flattered when I was featured on Ablog4guys.com website as their "Hottie of the Day".  I had a lot of help with it being passed around, retweeted and even posted by the wonderful http://www.comicbooked.com/ facebook.  I was even more floored when I received an email from the site creator saying that I was one of the most viewed in the history of the site.  Thank you to everyone who checked it out-- here it is again: http://www.ablog4guys.com/todays-hottie-victoria-paege/ 
Also, the site for A Six Gun for Lobo, the Western X spin off which I play the lead character (along side Dan Narciso http://www.facebook.com/#!/vondice ) now has a website.  It is just in the beginning phases but make sure to check it out as it will have tons of info and behind the scenes sneak peeks.  http://www.asixgunforlobo.com/
I know that's a lot of links for one post so even though I have TONS and TONS more to shove into your eyesockets, I'll stop there and continue tomorrow.
By the way-- go here http://www.lightningoctopus.com/2010/08/western-x-wicked-local-webseries/ NOW to read the latest interview on Western X. It'll melt your face off!  Todays post has been brought to you by the letter "J"

Make your own caption....aaannnnd................GO!

Announcement

I am happy to announce that I have been cast in the comic Ginger Stein: Rise of the Undead !!  I will be drawn by the talented Dennis Willman and will be an Undead Barker Beauty.  This is going to be such an incredible character to portray.  I can't wait until you see what Dennis does with the art and Jeff Huges does with the story.
Just a little background on how the characters are done... first, you should check out the Comic Book Divas website where many characters can be seen-- http://www.comicbookdivas.com/ or FB http://www.facebook.com/pages/Comic-Book-Divas/161533767436?ref=ts&v=wall .  The way that Dennis will be doing my character is by having me actually model and act in the character poses, positions and live action shots... so it's not just my face you're seeing.  This is a FUN project.  He then incorporates many different artistic techniques to transform the pieces into his own.  I will be doing a more in depth write up on Comic Book Divas, Jeff Huges and Dennis Willman next month on http://www.comicbooked.com/
Here is the link for the Ginger Stein: Rise of the Undead casting release....  I am so proud to be included in this project. http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=150225114987905&id=100000279582543&ref=mf

and another...

Hey guys! Looks like I am back, much sooner than it took me between posts last time.  I have more updates this time around too!
I have just been informed that the web series I have a part in, Western X http://www.westernxtheshow.com will be debuting at the SAC Horror and Sci Fi festival in September!! Visit http://www.sachorror.com to get guest updates and ticket information.  I will be joining another cast member, beauty Deneen Melody at the convention.  To see what Miss Melody has been up to, you can visit her IMDB page at http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3069800/ .
On to COMICS!! I have teamed up with Comic Book Divas (http://www.comicbookdivas/alifebehindthemask )for the comic A Life Behind the Mask, which I will have promo stuff for at all of the conventions I will be attending, but now it looks like I may make a special, surprise appearance in ANOTHER series.  No official announcement yet.... but I'll keep you posted!
If you haven't yet, you can visit my IMDB page and "like" it through Facebook if you have an account: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3072221/
Also-- Ladies and men alike... I have an online store open now with tons of random items, collectibles and clothes.. visit my store http://www.vendio.com/stores/vpaege
Other than that- I have been traveling, working on house stuff and enjoying the summer.... here are some pics--
What are you all doing this summer and what conventions would you like to visit me at?!

Slowly but.....

It HAS been a while, so this post will makeup for about 6 weeks of lost time. Since I last postedI have had a lot of random things come up.  Of course, and fortunately, they are positve and happy things, but they have still been MANY.
I told you about the spin off that I have been cast in, the Western/action series.  This series will help to introduce a few characters from Western X.  Western X http://www.westernxtheshow.com/
They also launched a new twitter so that you can follow the characters outside of the @westernxtheshow account.  That account, for those of you with a twitter is: @Known_as_x .
I am working on the finishing details of the panels that I will be hosting at the 3 day Saboten-con as well and will be doing promo stuff so that I can bring to you brand new lithos at the convention.  Also, I will be writing and posting stuff at http://www.comiconbooked.com/ so make sure to add that site to your favorites or bookmark it so that you can even more comic and nerd related updates. 
Now-- Dun dun DUN!!! The very not safe for work Piranha 3d trailer is online!
Go see it here: http://www.metacafe.com/watch/4985427/piranha_3d_nsfw_sizzle_reel_insane_splatterfest/
Other than that, Comic Book Divas has launched A Life Behind The Mask, which is the comic that I will be featured it. 

I have many new and exciting projects that I will be able to update you on soon, but until then, here are some awesome pics from my road trip across country!