I hope you had a Great Mother's Day

I hope all of you had a great Mother's Day. It is a great feeling to be a Mother. Izabella made me the cutest card at school along w/ a book about ME. I had a great day w/ family and a GREAT BIG BREAKFAST-WOW.

Our weekend was full of festivals, birthday party-playing laser tag, eating pizza and watching movies w/ the girls. I thought Izabella would be scared at the laser tag-but she loved it. We had her end-of year breakfast at her school yesterday. She graduates on Wednesday. I want her to stop growing cause I don't want her to graduate high school!! I want her to stay little. Does anyone have a pill for that-keep em 5 yrs old:)

I purchased a new jogging stroller-cause I have wore out the bearings in mine:) As I was waiting to pick it up, I met a man that has stuck in my mind since. He was a grandpa of 13 and 2 great-grandkids. He actually went to school w/ my father-in-law. He was purchasing a movie to show to some of his inmates. His wife and him go to juvenile detention centers and speak to kids in trouble. They especially spend time w/ kids that don't have parents or their parents don't have anything to do w/ them. Why can't there be more people like this out there???

Wednesday was our first t-ball game. The Little Bears did great. I'm so proud of them. I love coaching those little guys.

Leg tip of week:) This was on Thursday and I'm still sore on Tuesday. My legs are still giving out if I try to go to fast!!! I finally did a light 45 minute jog this morning. All I did was 4 sets of squats, 4 sets of hack squats, had to walk outside cause I didn't want to puke in gym, 4 sets of butt lifts and that was all. BUT I had to do each and every rep perfect or I had to start over. I got to 20 on the hack squat-didn't go deep enough and had to start over. It's all about having your mind in tune w/ your workout. Don't go through the motions that waste your time and I know most of you don't have time to waste.

Have a great week and I hope you are staying dry. We have 7 days of rain ahead of us.

Rain Rain GO AWAY

We sold our boat so we may need to start using this one to get around:)

Opening Day was cancelled and the kids were so bummed-me too.

Kenny and I got to ride the school bus to Izabella's kindergarten orientation. It was so much fun. I hadn't been on a bus in a long time. She's going to the same school he went too. We met the teachers, got a tour of the school, had recess and then got to go through the cafeteria line for cookies and milk. She got paired up w/ a kindergarten student and they read a book together and made puppets. She got to see some of her friends there too from t-ball last year.

This weekend Kenny had 2 friends pass away. One took his own life while the other died in a motorcycle accident. Please keep those families in your thoughts and prayers.

I got a new idea for oatmeal :) Have you had those Splenda Mocha packets that go into your coffee? Well when I had 2 clients from Canada here, we went to Wal-Mart and they spotted them. So instead of putting them in my coffee like I was doing-I put one in my oats and they are GOOOODDDDD.

I also bought some MILK PROTEIN powder from Parrillo and use it instead of milk on things like pudding, cereal, coffee etc. It taste really good. I have never used it as a shake but as a milk additive when cooking etc.

Did anyone see the FitnessRx w/ Trish Warren's 20 minute workout. Ya that will kill ya at 5am. I tried-key word tried, to do it along w/ 5 minutes of jogging in between. I thought I was going to die. I did it 1/2 way and ended up doing part of those moves w/ jogging in between. I never said I was a kickboxer-that's forsure. I could of made a damn good home movie that morning. I wanted something new and that's what was on my treadmill that morning. It was NEW alright-new for this body.

Well, I hope you are all safe and sound w/ this Spring wet weather. Have a Happy Mother's Day and get all your moms something gooood. I went to a purse/jewelry party today. I bought my own presents!!!!!

One of my clients-she got a 96% YAHOOO

Miranda Gregory
English #025





How To Achieve Physical Fitness

When people think of personal fitness they often do not imagine anything more

than physical exercise. In my quest to achieve a healthier lifestyle, I came to realize

quickly that it requires a balance of both body and mind not only to get started but to

maintain the results you will eventually achieve. Foremost, my professional trainer is a

“godsend” who helps me stay focused. There are many steps to achieve physical fitness.

While realizing the ripe age of forty is right around the corner, it occurred to me

after a brisk walk how out of breath I was. Furthermore, while getting out of bed in the

mornings and hearing every bone in my body pop, I am convinced the popping gets

louder with every passing year. My mind set had to be changed, being healthy should be

a way of everyday life.

Welcoming a long, fulfilling journey is a top priority for a single mother with

twin boys. With dreams dancing in my head of having the opportunity to watch my

children grow, they one day might bear their own children. It is imperative they know

their grandmother. With my mind in gear, I must find a personal professional trainer

to help me.

Luck was on my side. Right down the road from my home lives Heather Bear, a

professional personal trainer, who performs “phat camps” all over the United States.

Heather has trained for five years under Two-Time Ms. Olympia. My first meeting with

Heather included discussion about my diet with a quick work-out in her personal gym.

Upon my second work-out there were a series of leg lunges, stomach crunches, and

weight lifting. With my whole body burning it made me wonder if I would make the

walk to the car. The third and fourth visits grew more intense, every muscle in my body

was trembling and Heather was still pushing me for more. I was thoroughly convinced

Heather’s gentle smile was more of a snarl at this point, and she truly hated me. Pain is

now my new best friend, and getting out of bed in the morning is an obstacle. Weeks

have gone by now and the work-outs are getting a little easier, or either Heather has

decided that she does not want to kill me yet. This experience with her is changing

my life for the better, so I am going to invite my sister to start coming with me.

After a quick phone conversation with my sister Sonya, she was also ready

to take the challenge for a healthier life. The thought of her having to drive over an hour

to get to Heather’s gym was already showing me her level of dedication. Our first

session with Heather was still painful, but Sonya survived it. Having my sister as a

partner is amazing; as a result, we encourage one another plus we make fun of each

other. Even though she is now convinced Heather hates her, we look forward to our

weekly work-out. Heather has taught Sonya and me a healthier way of eating; for

example, we have both purchased George Foreman grills to help us when preparing

meals. Tilapia, flounder, cod and steamed vegetables are part of my new diet. We also

have our own treadmills and set of dumb bells in our homes. It is amazing how much

better we feel. Our journey is long, yet our accomplishments go a lot of Heather for her

knowledge in fitness, and always believing in us. She never gives up on us and we

believe in her.

To get ready for physical fitness it takes both your body and mind. Working out with a

friend or family member can help keep a person motivated. Finally, seek out the best

professional personal trainer you can find. Lastly, enjoy this amazing transformation

since you will be astonished on how much better you feel.

I would like to thank my sister Sonya, for being part of this life changing

experience with me. Heather, thank you for helping us change our lives for the better

with out this journey would have never been possible.

T-Ball Coach

Yep, I'm coaching again. I love it, Rozalee is my mascot. We had practice tonite and she runs and gets all the bats and balls. It's a blast.

We also got Bear a friend. I was having rottweiler withdraws. I've had rotties since I was in college and Kenny has had them since the early 80's. Rozalee loves the BIG BEAR and Izabella loves the Rocky-the Rottweiler.

I finally got to use my bike this weekend. I put a seat on the back for Rozalee and we went for a 6 mile ride. No one told me that I needed to buy a GOOD seat-OUCH my butt hurt. I went and bought me a foam memory seat:) AHHH much better.

Ok-I have a leg workout for ya-YES IT WILL HURT worse than my Wal-Mart bike seat:0)

4x20 DEEP squats w/ just bar for warm-up

if you don't go deep enough-you start over

4x20 Hack squats

4x20 hamstrings

10 sprints w/ 10 jogs inbetween-NO STOPPING

back to another set of hammys

1x50 calf machine w/ some weight on there

Finish w/ a set of (jogging to the next machine-no stopping-or you start over)

20 squats SEEP

20 hacks

20 leg curls

20 leg extensions

Hell ya that'll do it!!!!!

Be Happy the Sun is out

It's so nice here in Indiana-it's just great to be alive, be surrounded by family and friends.

My grandma graduated from her PT and now gets to workout at home. Her PT ask me if I knew what the exercises were-HA HA I told him I'd love to put my grandma through a good workout at age 83. It was funny because they are basic curls, kickbacks, presses and lateral raises w/ 1 pound dbs. I told him - I think I can get it figured out:)

One of my clients wrote a paper on me. Her English project was to write about - How to Achieve Physical Fitness. She wrote about me training her and her sister. It was so great to read what she wrote about me. She got an A which was even sweeter. I have made pain Miranda's best friend and getting out of bed after legs is an obstacle. I love her descriptive writing:)
Physical Fitness takes both mind and body.

Well I trained back w/ John Parrillo for the 1st time and 3 days later I still can't get my shirt off-because my lats are still burning. They are pumped and look awesome though!!! I have never nor did I know you could train a back like that. My forearms hurt from doing rows-shows how I was training light. Nothing like doing pull-ups then doing pull-up pumps for 4 sets of 20 each and that was a warm-up. I got to do the hack squat yesterday-too much fun to explain. I am now learning that I wasn't pushing myself NEAR enough on my own. I will make changes now.

I have choose NOT to do Jr Nationals and just wait till I have totally changed my butt/legs and build a bigger back. The next time you see me on stage is when I know for a fact I'm going to kick some ass, I'm going to be able to kick young 20's girls butt.

Have a great weekend. Be happy to be alive and have what you do have-I am.

What a busy 2 weeks

Well we had Izabella's birthday party/sleep over, campfire, made smores, had her cousins birthday, pre-school Easter party, Easter egg hunt at church, Easter egg hunt at both grandparents house and I competed.

I made homeade ice-cream and it actually turned out.

Congratulations to a client/friend Missy Rosemeyer. She competed in her first show and place 5th in the tall class. I'm very proud of her. I got 4th in my short class. Now it's time to take it up a notch for Jr. Nationals.

I hope you all had a great Easter w/ family and friends.

In Memory of Jim

WHY ????

Why do all of the GOOD GUYS have to leave us so early. I met Jim back in 99 and since that day I knew he was the type of guy that would give you the shirt off his back. We spent 2 weeks out in Sturgis back in 2000 and he was the life of the party. He always brought dessert to Thursday night supper when us "bikers" would meet up at our friends house. He played Santa for the hospitals and the children's home. He wanted every kid to see Santa at Christmas. He played Santa for our bike club. Since we have had the girls we sold our bike last year and don't get out much to see our good ole' biker friends. Even though I didn't see him and his wonderful wife Linda as much as we used to-they would ALWAYS welcome us w/ a big hug and kiss. Jim passed away of cancer and today is his visitation. I wish we had our Harley to ride like everyone else but I'm sure Jim will understand:) It's killing me to type this. I had actually planned on blogging about my show I did this weekend-but that's not even important right now. Please put the Mooreheads in your thoughts and prayers today.

Cancer is such an ugly disease-I hate it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rest in Peace Big Daddy Moorehead. No one will ever forget your huge ASS smile. I hope you are drinking a COLD ONE!!!! LOVE YA