Down to the count now, finally I am here.
Just under 4 weeks out and I am right under 8%bodyfat. I’m still eating well though. So far, I’m not really cutting my carbs quite yet. I have a feeling that will change by the end of this week.
My diet changed 2 weeks ago and life so happens to make it that I have barely posted on my blog. I apologize to all my dear friends and fellow yoginis that feel they know me. I know there are many hot yoga mamas out there, moms who feel the pressure I feel on a daily basis.
Here are my stats:
current weight: 97.2 pounds
bodyfat: 7.75%
goal: 6.5
Honestly, I thought Pete told me we should stay at 7% but he said for sure we won’t go below 6.5 now. My fear is that I will look too skinny and frankly I like the way I look now. I feel good enough to walk on stage and I love the fact I can take Sundays off completely – and eat whatever I want. This is a carbo load day for me and yesterday I ate 3 peanut butter granola bars. They were so good I can see why my kids love them so much!
I got to eat a full plate of good ol’ Filipino food after church yesterday to celebrate Father’s Day. I topped it off with some chocolate cake and Leche Flan. I was one happy gym rat.
Saturday I taught the 10:00 Power Yoga class in the studio. Most of the students were asking for core work so I gave it to them. They were having a hard time keeping up with the flow. I have to remember to slow down. I can’t expect my students to keep up with me in the first class! It was so good even I was sore the next day.
My suit is now being custom sewn with Swarovski crystals by my friend Thomas who is a designer. He’s done some beading work for the family business before on wedding gowns. I completely trust his work. I am looking forward to seeing what he comes up with for me.
I have a posing class on Thursday and I am proud to say my posing is so much better than it has been in the past. I pray all my hard work pays off.
Today and tomorrow I eat mainly chicken breast, Tilapia and veggies. Wednesday night I get to have a cheat meal and a burger is calling out my name!
I can’t wait to finish with the contest so that I can do an herbal cleanse and restart my system altogether. Herbal cleanses are great for those who feel they have a sluggish digestive system.
Trust me that I will track my cleanse online hear so any of you women looking to start fresh and have some renewed energy – you can ask me questions and I’ll tell you what you need to do.
I am 40 years old now and I still look young. But if you don’t already know, our metabolism slows down after 35 and after having children. So taking care of ourselves by eating well, drinking mostly water, and honoring our bodies with exercise – will keep us looking and feeling young.
I hope that you feel you can ask me anything about what I do, how I do it, how I balance my life, and find time to be a mom and a wife and just about anything else in my life.
I always answer questions and reply to emails – and do not post comments for those who have requested they remain anonymous.
I KNOW there is a whole community of Hot Yoga Mamas out there. Tell me who you are!
Let’s let everyone know where the power comes from. I hope to continue to hear from you – my friends…
HOTYOGAMAMAWear is almost public now. Once published, it’s time to spread the word that you are a Hot Yoga Mama. I hope to sell through my tees and tanks quickly so I can make some real yoga clothing!
Namaste.
