It IS a Great Friday

Today truly is Good Friday, a Great, hmm, AWESOME Friday indeed. While I reflect on the reason this weekend is special for me and my life, I want to say that I am thankful for all the many blessings that have been bestowed upon me.

Among the countless blessings, having good health and fitness is definitely on the list. I have been on this journey for quite some time. At times it can be frustrating, but it is truly rewarding. I have met and made connections with so many because of this journey. I have learned so much. I am in better shape than I was as a teen. I have accomplished so much in the gym, on the road, and on the courts because of this journey. For this I am thankful.

Have a wonderful Easter weekend.
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Let me share what I have going on these days. It's been a few weeks (again) since I have posted:

I have a beach trip planned in about 10 weeks. I have swimsuits to wear. BUT, this time I will be wearing a bikini! I've been TALKING about FINALLY getting into a bikini for WAY TO LONG! Come on Shay Shay--JUST DO IT (ALREADY!).

I have been using this time of fasting to also plan how I'm going to tweak my diet and work out routine after Easter. I'm pretty excited about what I have developed. It is actually quite complex. Too much to really explain here, but in short I'm combining the following:

• Clean eating--the plan that got me started on this journey (see http://www.eatcleandiet.com/)


• Renegade Diet--this is truly Renegade. I've already seen results of incorporating these principles) (see http://jasonferruggia.com/ )


• Carb cycling--low, moderate, and high carb days


• Semi-vegetarian principles--primarily plant-based diet, with flexibility to incorporate fish and lean animal protein no more than a few days a week.

This is Shay Shay's Healthy Eating/Healthy Living plan. It will take lots of organization and planning and SUPER commitment/discipline. While my upcoming trip is part of my motivation, my real motivation is a LONG LIFE of HEALTHY LIVING!

I will also continue Insanity, but make sure I get in additional cardio and super important--consistent strength training!

I want to move from this blog one day and start a new site around the concept of Lost the Fat, now Really LIVING!

Anyhoo, in about 8 weeks I WILL BE SHOPPING for that bikini. Who knows, I may even do a pictorial of the quest.

Stay tuned, but I will be back in the interim. I really don't like when I'm away from this blog too long. Accountability is truly key!