WORKING THAT BODY

I love it! the gym that is...yesterday I planned on doing the gym in the evening but my body was so tired that when I got thier I decided that if I had worked out I would not have done my body any justice so I went to the video shop and hit the road jack or more like the sack jack!
This morning I felt so strong wow! now I feel like Diana the legs are working man and boy does it feel great. Now I feel like a LIONESS!
I love it...

until xxx

GETTING STRONGER

Well another Sunday on the road and I'm getting stronger my legs feel good and cycling along the roads are getting easier. (Next week I will not forget my camera) Don't get me wrong it's still tough and this weeks route was very long, along to the airport via Coverly, along St Phillip past the Crane pass Sam Lords turned at Six Roads back down through Oldbury pass the airport and back along Coverley to Home. What a ting! if someone said to me I would be Cylcling that route last month I would say "not Diana Bryan" but let me tell ya! I did it and still proceeded on despite poor Dahlia having her pedal come off. No I did not leave her she got picked up by her Mother. I'm very proud of us though, we really are kicking it. As I was cyling I kept thinking about 160lbs by April and then of course I kept thinking about 145lbs by July I'm really going to kill it as I keep saying... I am so determind I can't wait to get there I'm working really hard.

Week four begins tommorrow and it's gone everso quickly seems like the other day I started this challenge but it's week Four from tommorrow and it feels great...not only am I going to prove that this can be done but I'm going to do it and sustain the loss.
It really is not easy to transition your mind set into one that is totally committed to improving health, it takes really want and willpower but it is possible and I am going to prove it.

The worse thing for me is not being able to wear any of my clothes that I have so many of and I hate having to wear clothes that I don't like or that are too tight I hate my face being fat and I hate squeezing into stuff it makes me depressed!
I love when I'm working out when my belly is flat when my face is slim when I'm looking all sexy and slim. Theres a difference about this time though unlike the rest and that is I am going to keep it off and not only that, I am going to get down to 145lb despite the challenges. I have not had Choclate bread chips any such like for almost four weeks and I have been having one meal a day and training hard at the gym nuff cardio nuff cycling and I can feel a difference compared to how I was a few weeks back.
This week is going to be different as of Wednesday because it's the begining of Lent and as I've said I am cutting out meat for the next few weeks until good Friday and I will have Flying Fish at Granny's. So it's no meat whatsoever for 7 weeks! and nuff working out! Can't wait to see and feel the results.

Anyhow I've got the Chicken in the oven gonna have it then a little Cat nap as usual for my Sunday afternoons and then gonna pop to Oldbury.

Catch u later!

My new $25.00 shoes! I absolutely love a bargain, I mean come on what Woman doesn't? Well hit town this morning early a clock got my veggies, salad blah blah blah got my eyebrows done and then went into my bargain hunter shoe shop SuperStyle and got these great loud yellow pair of shoes...There's a shoe theory that say's a women chooses her shoes like she does her men so me choosing a bright yellow, trendy, comfy pair of flat shoes (this time) tells us what exactly? That I like yellow young trendy comfortable boys? I wonder!

Got some Chicken in the oven and going to do a great salad with Cottage Cheese, yum yum and that's it for the day. Although I must admit I picked up two packs of sweets in the supermarket for a treat. I mean it is the weekend.

As I See It...: Ugh

As I See It...: Ugh

THANK GOD IT'S FRIDAY!

I just want to share this pic because it's what I see everyday.

Well this week has been a great one in terms of clean eating I did the dog! Meaning I did a great one did not have anything over and above and I'm feeling good I really am. (might have something to do with being Friday) Anyhow as a result of my back ache I went for a massage at La caress and it was great, I told the girl please I need a heavy pressure massage (something like the ones Andrew gives me) no I didn't say that but that's exactly what I meant. Anyhow it was just what I needed and I"m ensuring that I continue to treat myself every 3-4wks so the next one is scheduled for March 13th. I think it's important to have something to look forward to and of course undulate in self every so often and after all the hard work I've been putting in at the gym I deserve it don't I!

Okay so I have my dates off work for UK I plan to leave 12th April and return back in 21st or 22nd...YEAHHHHHH! I need to get down to 160lb by that date so I can wear my jeans and a nice top. Damn! Anyhow I got on the scales this morning and guess what? l'm 182lbs so yes I have lost weight okay so being in the 180's does not make me happy but "le me tell ya" its an accomplishment considering that on the 6th February I was almost at 200lbs the needle was almost touching the 200 mark! so being 182 on week three is great! if I continue going I will reach my goal for April 11th of 160. I know that cutting meat out will help and yes it's only for lent. By July I will be 145lb..

Tonya from the gym and I have decided to do the Special K challenge, I figure it will be a good mini challenge for me despite my big one so I'm going for it. We are supposed to weigh in tomorrow and have to use their products...I"m not a breakfast cereal girl so that is out I'll use the bars as a snack but that's it. I"m back at the gym this evening he almost killed us this morning with the high impact cardio but it's all good I'm getting results so he can kill us all he likes.

Anyhow once again great week despite the emotional toppsi at the begining of the week at work!!

chat later.

This mornings session was a good one well the spin cardio was, not to sure about the ab's session felt tired and didn't want to do one thing but I pushed it...actually felt like walking out half way but no I didn't!
Got a nice committed team of girls that are spinning in the mornings with Ms Carrington and I and it feels great I love it..I really do!
I love Ms Carrington (I hate to call her Ms Carrington sounds so old gonna call her Hazel) in the carribean it's seen as very rude to address people by their first names if you are an adult or seen as over a certain age...oh please! Hazel it is..and she an't even old!

Anyway today I actually feel like I've lost a little weight my trousers feel not so tight and hitch up on my arse! oooopppsss.

Yes so I feel a little weight loss going on in my body! 1st March I'm giving up meat for lent! so I'm cutting it out for 40days and nights. Fasting my body from it.
My back aches.

This morning was great...Legs with Errol, Kerry (Ms Carrington) and I killed a good session on spin as we were riding to my new CD which was fast and therefore the emphasis was keeping up and burning. I really feel like I"m getting stronger. Had a great time although I don't think Cheryl enjoyed the music but hey u can't please all the people all the time now can ya!
I've decided that I will give up meat for lent and really push to get down to 160lb by the time I hit England.
Today for lunch I had Lamb (yes it was greasy) and vegetables. Morning I had specially made prune juice with pineapple. Yummy yummy don't you just love it!
How do I feel despite Trevor telling me that I've got fatter...oh please they will all see within the next few weeks come April 1st watch and see...Anyhow later!

xx

END OF ANOTHER WEEK!

Today I give God praise and thank him for giving me another morning another day another hour and the ability to come through another weeek. It's just after 6am and the rain has not stopped the whole night at least I don't think it has. Church for 7..30 and I'm wondering if it will hold up because it really looks awful out there. Reminds me of my days in England rain rain rain.
Speaking of England I'm really anxious to get back into the UK life as I am now...I'm really exausted by Island life right about now and need to get back into the world where more opportunities will arise and of course the STERLING.

Yesterday I went with Ping Wong to look at the house and get his opinion on the extent of work needed and of course the estimated cost and I'm quite pleased with his opinion and am really praying for God to give me a smooth way with it. I have waited a few years for the sale to close and seems very close to doing so within the next few months I really want it to happen before I leave Barbados so that I can rent it out and not have to return to continue works on it. I have set myself a target and pray to God that it happens before September so I can work on it. God is good and with him all things are possible so I have faith knowing that no only was this property meant for me it will close in his time. "WHAT MIGHTY GOD WE SERVE! ANGELS BOW BEFORE HIM HEAVEN AND EARTH ADORE HIM"
I know God wants me to testify on how I got Oldbury and what I went through in order to get it so I await with paitience his hand to move.

I have decided to name my property at Oldbury Olinda's Cottage after my Mum. She didn't leave me anything of material value on this earth but she left me somthing of more and that is my Barbados passport! I have dual nationality English and Barbados! the best of both worlds.

Olbdury will be the first on my portfolio of properties here in the Caribbean I intend to have at least Four! and at least one in St Lucia or St Vincent. I also plan on buying a flat in the UK and I already have in mind which one.
I wouldn't mind if it rained all day actually...tee hee! I've got my videos I'm comfy...
Eating has been really clean I'm actually very happy with what I already see as progress and if I continue like this wow! I'm going to definately meet my target Goal of 160 in the 12week challenge..so what u reckon? keep eating clean, keep exercising (hard) keep rocking sister...? yeah, I think so to.
Anyhow will catch up abit later with ya!



Okay Dr Gibson and I cycled again this week and had a wonderful ride and burn some sweat and more too...although it was overcast I have a tan (which I really did not want) anyhow next week it's sunblock time. We did a lovely route through cane fields old plantation houses it was lovely!

I've coooked Jerk Chicken, with Vegies ..having cottage cheese and salad and then I'm gonna watch the remainder of the movies I got out from the video shop and then sleep ....OH HOW GOOD LIFE IS SINGLE! I mean with no children to shout my name..I mean don't get me wrong I think I want one but right now I quite enjoy my Sunday free time.

Anyhow chat soon.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MUMMY

Today is Mummy's birthday, she would have been 56....My mum died 17th March 1997... She was born on the 17th February, married on 17th February and died on 17th March. Don't know why the number 17 is such a significant part of her being but it is and also became significant in her death.
I really loved my Mother she was a beautiful Woman, she was strong she dealt with a great deal in her life and even though some may say that she contributed to her own death I do not believe that for a moment! I often wonder what she would think of me today would she be proud of me would she be the Woman I knew her to be. Sometimes when I think about her life and how much she had encountered in that time (47) I become even more amazed at her strength. My Mother is whom I attribute my style, lessons in giving and my ability to give willingly.

So Mother in your world of where I know one day I will reach...I give you the honor, I give you praise and most of all I give you thanks!

Thanks for loving me
Thanks for having me
Thanks for not neglecting me
Thanks for teaching me
Thanks for feeding me
Thanks for creating in me the U in me
Thanks for being my friend
Thanks for being my world
Thanks for being and succeeding to be a Mother to ME!


Dianax

MEAL A DAY

Thursday already boy this week really has gone quickly, wow! That's a good thing coz I would feel crappy if it were taking long...Anyhow yesterdays day was so clean I felt great with my eating ...Had for breakfast my shake lunch time had two pieces of fish with greens ie lettuce,cucumbers, and broccoli. And then in the evening I had an apple... And throughout the day 1.5ls of water or more...NO I'M NOT STARVING MYSELF! I am just following a "Meal A Day Plan" it's not exactly BFL but if I remember rightly we can continue to eat healthy and still use BFL exercise plan, site etc...
So I did a great session at the gym felt strong motivated and good. I added an extra 15mins to my cardio this morning so total 1hr 15mins and 1hr of strength training. Esther shouted that I should be working out with her..But I'm not ready for her yet give me until week 6 on my programs then I'm gonna join her on Thursdays kicking some butt!
I actually feel like I've lost some weight I'm not hitting the scales until week 4 (end of) which will be Monday 6th March...( I CAN'T WAIT) if I've not lost any weight then I'm going to err err err nah that's impossible I will have lost at least 15lbs...! What do ya reckon? 15lbs yeahhhhhh anything less I'll be pleasantly surprised!


England plans are having to be put in place soon I think I'll create another blogg for that.

WEEK 2

Morning Morning Morning and to God I give the glory!

Firstly I think I should make Tuesdays my free day because if I remember rightly (and I do) I had cheese and crackers last Tuesday evening...last night I had three Granola Bars not one but Three! Was having a great day in terms of clean eating but then decided to eat three bars...What a weak-lin..And the thing is I didn't even enjoy them ..They were far too sweet! I guess I just wanted to get them out the way and out my kitchen...Well I certainly did that didn't I.
Anyhow this mornings session at the gym was a nice one ...Completed an hour of abs, then my hour of cardio and whilst Errols granddaughter stood on the stairmaster adding more pressure to my workout I continued to push it! I'm anxious to see results and yes I know it's only week two and before I really start seeing results I have to hit week 6 at least but, but, but , but.....

Dahlia came over last night and we had a good chat about what we where doing ...Dahlia is my spiritual sister, my cycling partner and my friend and I really can't wait for us both to see the results of our hard work. I'm very happy with her because she's back working out and has been doing so constantly despite her hectic schedule...We did a really tough cycle on Sunday and cheese on I really was happy with how far we pushed ourselves...So this Sunday we're out again doing the best we can I think it's my turn to plan a route. Sure it has to compliment Sunday's route...My only concern is the hot sun but I'll do it!
Boss is back today after a having a few days off ...so today is going to be a hard rock day pending the mood he's in.

MY BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS

I knew it! I got the most beautiful bunch of flowers you could possibly imagine from my boo! he loves me he loves me. ...so frig them guys (about I sent them to myself) huhhh!
You should see my face now I'm grinning like a chesher Cat! wish I could post my smile too...................xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

VALENTINES DAY!

Well it's Valentines day and I'm wearing my red and white feeling all LOVELY and these miserable guys that I work with (not that I'm looking for validation or anything) have had nothing good to say. If I was the sensitive type I would really feel upset but hey I'm not so it's all good!
Anyhow this morning's session at the gym was good, worked legs and then did my hour of cardio felt good and really concentrated on my abs, and thought about my hips coming down also thought about how determine I am to get down to my 160lbs.
oops hold on Andrew on the phone! Okay so it's a year today that we met back up again he was in Barbados of two days on route from Trinidad and tracked me down...(tee hee) we went out on a date and he left the next day promising to keep in contact and pursue a relationship (me of course was like "yeah right") anyhow true to his word we cultivated what we have today and that is a healthy friendship & relationship that will move forward to another level a higher level. He got saved in this last year and his relationship with God has been one of the best things that have happened in his life! I think he has somthing up his sleeve (the man can't hold onto a secret) coz he asked if anyone came into the office and bought anything then he say's I know you'll be calling me later...mmmmmm? sounds to me like he has sent flowers....my baby I wonder if he has. As long as it aint chocs.!


Anyhow enough about Andrew no chocs for me not sweetbread and no icecream! I'm on a role role role!

Dix

All Things Are Possible!

This first pic was taken last year August 2005 I was being a good girl eating right and training because I was going to England the following month...the one of the right was taken on our trip to St Vincent and the Grenadines a few weeks ago (19th January 06)...I ate and drank till my heart was very much content.
Anyhow I knew that was only for a time and the seriousness started soon after Andrew left.

6.37pm and I've just got in from my secound time at the gym for the day...I've decided to incorporate two heavy impact cardio workouts on Monday's and Friday's so that I can give myself that extra burn. It really wasn't as bad as I thought it would be and really and truly I feel quite energetic. (abit too energetic infact) I still will ensure that I am in bed by 9pm and asleep by 9.30 10pm so that I'm early for tommorrow mornings two hour at the gym. We're working legs tommorrow which is always a tough one and then 1hr cardio on the spin bike and then stairmaster... I must compile that CD so that on Thursday Kerry and I can do our thing and really push ourself's. I'm not eating anything heavy tonight coz I dont feel like it so i'm having a cup of Jasmine tea instead.
I really want to get down to 160lbs by the time I see Andrew again (13th April) Andrew is my boyfriend by the way and we are in a long distance relationship and don't see each other very often however we see each other roughly every 12wks...I mean come on, he lives in England and I'm in Barbados...so for now until I go back to live that's the way it is. Anyhow we have a 40th birthday party to attend on the 13th April Good Friday and of course I have to look great because I will be meeting some of his friends for the first time and I really do not want to be seen as this FAT girl that Andrew is crazy about! I want to look sexy and hot and of course slim. So as well as my going back in September and seeing him in April I have to look GGGGGGGGGGGOOOOOOOOODD! I hope I'm not being too unrealistic by setting myself a goal of 160lbs by April 13th ...nahhh I don't think so either. You see I am a strong believer that with God ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE so I know I'm going to do it.
Errol (the owner of the gym) cheesed me off at the gym this morning and for the hassle he is giving me about how much weight I have put on...I want him to suck salt. (bajan expression) The next time I hit his scales I am going to weigh in at 160lbs watch and see Errol Dumpling!

Okay so my shake is in the fridge and all prepared for tommorrow morning, my gym stuff is ready, my clothes I just need to put out and my bag with a towel I need to get sorted and thats it ..ready for tommorrow..preparation is the key!

Dxx

Preparation is the key!

Well not only have I got to this place I'm going to get to where I'm going and that is with determination and of course preparation.
In order to achieve any of life's successes or goals one of the key pointers is preparation...Preparation is the key! That's what I keep hearing. How are you going to get to that point of succeeding? How are you going to get there? It's important to have everything in order laid out, a plan, a starters, a route.
So as I go forth in mastering my 6mth challenge to get down to 145lbs I set up all the steps I need to take.
This is week two of my 12week challenge and I'm glad I have this space where I can log my thoughts feelings, expectancies photo's you name it I'm logging it!