Seduce Yourself

Happy Hump Day Sassy readers!!! Hot Damn, we are one day closer to the weekend!! I hope you have enjoyed your week & Naughty November, thus far!! I am still a bit on the fence on how risque I dare to be this month...so I am gonna give it my all and you tell me what you think!

After pondering for a bit about what to share with you today, I thought why not share a saucy secret....one that is near and dear to me. Drum roll please, "SEDUCE YOURSELF"! Yes, you read right...seduce yourself!!!

Make Wednesdays your night(schedule some much deserved ME time). Indulge in a glass of wine(or tea), take a bubble bath, give yourself a well deserved manicure/pedicure, relax with a good book...what ever it is, dedicate time to yourself. We all live such busy lives and before we know it, another week is gone, months pass and we never took time out to "Seduce Ourselves". Make yourself a priority and schedule some "Me" time today to love yourself, pamper yourself, indulge in yourself...(On a sidenote...where the heck is the right side column on my blog(maybe u can see it and I can not); I have no clue what happened that it disappeared. If you are NEW Sassy reader, WELCOME!!! I would love for you to join my Fabulous Followers, to do so please click on the "About this blog" at the top of this page and column will show up. If you are tech savvy and can assist...all comments are welcome.)

It would not be Wednesday with our our weekly weigh in. Awe ya, even after last weekends crazy Halloween festivities, this Chica managed to lose half a pound. Which is great even though I now have

I took my measurements this morning, which is always nerve wrecking and to my sweeet surprise I have lost 3+ inches in my chest, waist, leg and arm...bow-chika-bow-wow!!
I see a shopping spree in my future and this picture below confirmed it...check it!!

Enjoy your HUMP DAY...what will you do to seduce yourself today?

Smooches,
Sassy Chica

P.S-be sure to check in tomorrow...I have some hot stuff coming through from a guest blogger which I adore!!

Weigh In Wednesday

Hello Beautiful...

I hope you are enjoying this gorgeous Wednesday; whether there is rain or shine, this day is gorgeous because we are alive!! You hear that...WE ARE ALIVE, so shake your tail feather!!!!

I have some great news, I finally made my initial goal of 25by35(to lose 25lbs by the time I was 35). This suddenly happen while I was away in Vegas and needless to say I feel fabulous! I have tried for years to lose weight and the initial 5 pounds would come off, but slowly I would gain them back. This time I am going at my own pace and am committed to eating right, getting enough sleep and exercising. My drink consumption, well that is still a work in progress!

let me tell you how I found my new mind set.....I was minding my own business one day, running my course in life, when I remembered the fabulous quote(posted above) and thought to myself, yea....being happy is about looking beyond the imperfections, being grateful for what we do have and not dwelling on what we don't!!!

So here is today's inspiration, to all my Sassy readers:

And remember "Nothing is more Sexy than Self Confidence, believe it, own it, work it, love it"!!

The weight loss is not over, next week we will set our next goal, this week we will enjoy!! How are you doing on your journey and what motivates you to look past the imperfections???

Smooches,

Sassy Chica

WED Weigh in

Awe ya...it's Hump day again!!! I heart Wednesday's...not sure why, but I just do. Or could it be that I have an appreciation for life today, I am so blessed for this day and I will not take it for granted!

I found this fabulous pic to the left just the other day, I was eager to share it with you, since it has been my mantra since I started blogging about my weight.

"NOTHING IS MORE SEXY THAN CONFIDENCE", believe it, work it, own it, love it!!!

Okay so here are this weeks results....again after a crazy weekend, Friday was the hubsters birthday which we had a few friends and cocktails and the rest of the weekend was spent with my loved ones, so needless to say food galore; however I practiced self restraint and reaped the benefits.

Goal: To loose 10lbs in 29days for trip to VEGAS
weight loss this week: 1.5
Ponds left to loose: 3.5
Days till VEGAS: 2days

So I may not make it to my goal, but I sure as hell tried and will make it sooner than later!!!! It's not only about the weight loss, but also the mental and emotional balance of why it is important to take care of one self! So here is a little inspiration for you:
Smooches,
Sassy Chica

Wed Weigh In

HAPPY HUMP DAY!!! Before I jump in and tell you about this weeks weigh in, let me give you a little follow up to my weekend.

Friday nights wedding was FABULOUS!!! A great time was had by all! I wore an oh so Sassy dress for the first time in years. I have never been much of a dress wearer, but this time I wore the dress, the dress did not wear me and It felt FABULOUS!!!

Saturday, my siblings and I were given some sad news about an immediate family member who is battling pancreatic cancer. Friday this loved one went in for surgery and it seems that the cancer has spread and there nothing further medically that can be done. So our goal is to keep him as comfortable as possible and pray for him. Shortly after receiving this news my siblings and I were at the hospital with our dear loved one!

Sunday was our Family Funday Sunday and we all had a fabulous time, I love spending time with my family!!! Shortly after the game was over my sister and I made our way back to the hospital where I have been spending and will be spending all of my time, since the circumstances are not yet known and we are taking it "ONE DAY AT A TIME"!!

Here is this weeks weigh in.....

Goal: To loose 10lbs in 29days for trip to VEGAS

weight loss this week: -0.5

Ponds left to loose: 5

Days till VEGAS: 9days

Half a pound loss...wow, I totally thought I was going to gain since these past few days I have not had the time to work out, I'll take it!!!

How was your weekend??

WED WEIGH IN

Hello Gorgeous, it's that time again...Wednesday Weigh In!! What a fabulous image to the left, I found it here. "Fashion is the healthiest motivation for losing weight". Health issues, which is why I started to lose weight, totally trumps fashion; however FASHION is what has kept me going!!!

For years I wished myself away, you may be thinking how can you wish yourself away? I would think to myself, if only I was thinner I would be better at this or I wish I was thinner so I could wear or do that. IF ONLY's consumed my thoughts and distorted the way I saw myself!

After thinking back on all the time and tears wasted over what if's and if only's, I realize now I was wishing myself away. I never said to myself HOT DAMN, I am fabulous just the way I am (okay, well maybe I did, but I didn't believe it), until now!!

I did not believe in myself completely, even though I walked with my head high and faked it most of the time. Luckily, I surrounded myself with good family and friends who would often remind me of how smart, beautiful and sexy I was, even if I was not at my ideal weight! For the longest time, I was also not able to take a compliment, with out turning it around and complimenting back...subconsciously getting the attention off of me and back on to them.

Back in November of 2008, I had to have my Gallbladder removed (minor surgery, painful recovery), at that time my Doctor advised me that if I did not start taking better care of myself I may have future health risks. My family is prone to Diabetes, Heart Disease, Multiple Cancers, High Blood Pressure, sounds like a concoction for destruction. I then set my short and long term goals and started working towards them. I have tripped oh so many times and backslide more times than I care to admit; however I did not quit!

One of the lessons I have learned in my crazy life (and it is crazy) is that weight loss is not a destination, it is a journey and until we understand and really commit to putting effort every day in the choices we make(food, drink, exercise, sleep, etc) the weight may initially come off, but it will not stay off.

Today, I took a walk on the wild side and weighed myself on the Sexy O' Meter...see for yourself I weighed in on the border of HOT and LOVELY...I'll take it. After all, like I said last week: Sexy is a sense of confidence...so work it, own it, love it!

After another crazy weekend, full of social events, here are this weeks weight loss results:
Drum Roll PLEASE....

Goal: To loose 10lbs in 29days for trip to VEGAS
weight loss this week: 4.5

Ponds left to loose: 5.5

Days till VEGAS: 16days

You may be wondering how I lost so much in one week, since it is more than the average woman looses in a week??? The only explanation I can offer is my body was late to the party, but I am glad she finally arrived! I have been continually exercising, eating well, getting enough sleep and had hit one of the longest plateaus...I stayed positive and with a heart full of hope, waited for the day that my body would catch up to the effort I was making and she did!!!

How was your weekend and how are you doing on your journey?

Smooches,
Sassy Chica

Wed Weigh In

Happy Hump Day, Holla!! When I saw the image above, one word came to mind, FABULOUS!!!Curves are good, flaunting is good, sexy is good and regardless of your weight, in my opinion Sexy is a sense of confidence! So Work it!

As promised, I will be sharing my weekly weigh in's as I prepare for Vegas. Drum roll please...here is the down and dirty:
Goal: 10lbs in 29days
weight loss: 0.0
weight gain: +1.0
days left: 23days

Whoopsie..I gained a pound...looking back at my weekend I can totally see where the gain came from. Friday was LadiesNight with the neighborhood Chica's, which is always a fabulous time. It is a feast with cocktails...dangerous if your watching your weight.

Saturday was my brother in laws birthday bash and a bash it was!!!! Family, friends, food and lots of drinks...My drink of choice that night was Bacardi and Coke. There was no diet soda, so I drank regular....hmm could that have been where I picked up this extra pound?

Sunday I was back on the wagon, no drinking and lots of detoxing of the body. I also committed to exercising everyday but Sunday, my last workout was on Friday and I returned to the gym on Tuesday. Tonight is bust my arse night in the intense Ab Class and cardio...I hope I can contain my laughter and that the instructor is not still pissed at me.
Enough about me, how about you, how was your weekend...please do tell???

Fitness Faux Pas

For your reading pleasure I have compiled another short list of Fitness Faux Pas. This is a follow up to ExcersingFauxPas and WhatsAGirlGottaDo.

For months now I have been on a quest to get healthy by losing weight, eating right and getting enough sleep. My initial goal was 25by35, to lose 25pounds by my 35th birthday.

My birthday was in July and I am still 7pounds from goal. How you ask...well, every weekend (and sometimes during the week) the hubster and I are social butterflies and along with social gatherings and events comes fabulous food and drinks. I can lose 3pounds during the week to gain 5back on the weekend. Can this be considered a plateau...probably not?

Yesterday, I made a decision, after an intense workout to recommit to my health and blog about it. What better way to hold yourself accountable, then sharing it with the world. My motivation SITScation 2009 in 29days, Sin City, here I come!

So here is my challenge, I am going to...oooh do I dare even say quit drinking....of course not, I will however cut down significantly!! I am also going to target a weight loss of 10 pounds and commit to preplan my meals and exercise everyday, but Sunday!!!

And now for a giggle at my expense, here are my most recent Fitness Faux Pas:

• Belting Out of Tune: yesterday while kicking ass on the treadmill, I was rocking out to Pantera (I am a wide variety music kinda chica) and before I knew it I was belting out "RE-SPECT"...(needless to say I was caught up in the moment)!
• Tripping on the Treadmill: like the belting out of tune was not enough to make me aware of those around me; I followed up by slightly tripping. I did not skid out face first...only because I was holding the bar, thank God!
• Laughing Out Loud: while in the ab class, I noticed a few of my neighbors in the same class. I was working it, owning it, loving it...I was crunching so hard it hurt, so much that I let out....a huge....obnoxious...laugh. I admit it was extremely disruptive and caused the instructor to stop and ask if I was okay. (sidenote: I have a nervous twitch that causes me to laugh). So for the record I did apologize to the instructor, however I don't think she accepted and may work me and the class extra hard next time...should I take her flowers???

Okay well I shared my Fitness Faux Pas, now you share yours.....please tell me I am not the only dork that has faux pas while exercising???

What's a girl gotta do??

I vowed earlier this year to lose 25 pounds, by the time I turned Cougar age(35). My birthday was two weeks ago and I did not meet my 25pound weight loss goal, total bummer!!. I am still eight pounds shy of my goal, so I pushed the goal date back and vowed to lose the weight by the end of my birthday month...which was Friday and again, it did not happen!

This has got to be the worst plateau, I have ever met. My fellow Chica's say "Maybe your building muscle, which weighs more that fat"...I say "Fat chance". I am eating right, getting enough rest, exercising at least an hour a day, and I even went as far as decreasing my alcohol intake(this is huge), and still nada, nothing, zilch!

Seriously, WHAT'S A GIRL GOTTA DO, to lose some weight???

I am currently reading "Master your Metabolism", by Jillian Michaels (I like it so far) and think I may try to go organic....I will keep you posted and let you know how that goes!

Excercising Faux Pas

I've gone back and forth about sharing my endless efforts to lose weight. I've started many posts, only to delete them. The Goal 25 by 35...I aspired to lose 25pounds by my 35th birthday. Not gonna happen since my birthday was two days ago and I still have eight pounds to go. I extend goal date to end of month.

We have a fabulous workout facility a few blocks from our home(walking distance). The only complaint I have about this Fab Fitness place is, WHY the hell are the treadmills and bikes in the front of the room? They would have been much better placed in the back of the room!

Imagine this...you are sweating to the oldies or watching one of the numerous flat screen T.V's and everyone behind you has a picture perfect view of your assets. If that is not embarrassing enough, imagine tripping while getting the hang of a "new" treadmill. Yes I said tripping, I (almost) tripped...6times!! I have since then learned to pick up my feet and now have nightmares of skidding out face first!

This gym is the posh place to be. I see all types of people while there, the typical muscle head, (great eye candy and motivation). You may also run into the woman, trying to lose the baby weight, or making up for years of self neglect(that's me). The best is the flake, who stand in front of the free weight mirror with a Five pound weight,fixing her hair, answering her cell and applying lipgloss... yes, lipgloss, I can not even imagine where she is storing it?!?

Running into parents I know from my kids school, sports, PTO has go to be the worst. There is nothing like panting on the treadmill, sweating like a pig and the PTO organizer coming up to you and asking if you will be volunteering this year or if your kid will be playing sports this season? Seriously lady, please talk to me when I can catch my breath!

If that is not enough to piss you off, I have also had run-ins with the Hercules dad, who tries to compete with me on the treadmill. I start off slow, he starts off slow, I speed up, he speeds up, I build up the confidence and try to run...then this Jack A$$ has to run twice as fast, just because he can...nothing but good times at the Gym, can't wait to go back tomorrow!