NEW BLOG!!!

Hey all! I've started yet another blog! Come along if you'd like! www.emilyarger.com THANKS, hope to see you there!

COME ALONG, NOW!

HEY GUYS! WOW!!! TWO-TEN Eh??? I cannot WAIT for all this year has in store. I'm ready to embrace everything with much enthusiasm!!! :) I hope you all have many goals & plans for the new year! I'm getting ready to start my Vision board, and figured it's time to Transition to my NEXT blog (3rd times a charm!) So, please join me if you will! I can't tell ya how often I plan to update, but it will be more frequent than it's been the past few months...........

EMMALEENA GET LEAN

Lots of love,
Signing off GBT2,
EM :)

Ohhhh snap

HEY GUYS!!! Thanks for the well wishes, we are VERY VERY excited about the studio!
Also, I'm CRAVINNNNGGG contest prep. I think not competing this past fall gave me the rest I needed! Now I'm ready to hit it hard and reveal a sleek & sassy physique!!! :)
Here is an interesting post I had in the drafts that I forgot about: Check it out!!
DIETING MUST READ!

Lots of love~
EM

Inspiration.... NEVER GETS OLD!!!

BEAUTIFUL 2min.30sec. MOVIE!
CHECK IT OUT!!!

HOPE YOU'RE ALL WELL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Life is sooo great, I'm so excited I'm busting at the seams! :)
I am the new owner of my Personal training studio, I'm getting ZUMBA certified in February AND I have 2 girls competing with me in April!!!


(Normal blogging WILL resume. I'll start a new blog, so be sure to check back to get the new link Jan. 2nd!)

LOTS OF LOVE!
EM :)


Husband being silly

Lists....love 'em!!

(taken from www.fitnessspotlite.com)

1.Discussing nutrition in social gatherings is akin to discussing politics or religion. People identify closely with their food.

2.Don’t neglect your health and fitness to pursue monetary success.

3.If you’re in a bad situation (be that job, relationship, or otherwise), first take steps to fix it. If it’s beyond repair, do whatever it takes to get out of it. Life is too short to be miserable.

4.Maintain a few close friendships. I’d rather have 2 or 3 close friends than 50 mere acquaintances.

5.On that note, relationships (with friends and significant others) come and go. People change and grow. Enjoy the time you have with people and let it go when the costs to maintain it outweigh the benefits. Practice non-attachment. Read “The Way To Love” by Anthony De Mello.

6.Apologize quickly. Forgive quickly.

7.Let it go. It’s probably not worth dwelling on.

8.Call your mom.

9.Don’t let anyone crap on your dreams…most people are offended if you want to follow a different path (even if you aren’t an asshole about it). And don’t be an asshole about other people’s dreams either.

10.You make your bed, you lie in it. I’m not talking about sleeping.
11.Live in the present. The past is done and you can’t control the future. Plan for the future. Aim for goals. But don’t miss the present while planning for whatever is next.

12.There are very few facts. Most “facts” are just individual interpretations.

13.You can’t get rich quick, short of robbing a bank or hitting the lottery. I don’t recommend robbing a bank and your odds of hitting the lottery are slim (0.00000000512%)…any number that close to zero might as well be zero. I suggest you just get to working hard.

14.Find a hobby you enjoy. Don’t worry about making money at it. Just have fun with it.

15.Music trumps a movie any day of the week. Rock, classical, jazz, rap, or techno. Doesn’t matter…music, hands down.

16.Don’t spend your life doing things you don’t enjoy. Sure, we all have to attend the occasional wedding or funeral, but if you find yourself being sucked into other people’s idea of fun constantly and it’s not yours, say no. Say it often.

17.Take 90 minutes to watch these two videos: Steve Jobs Commencement Address at Stanford and Randy Pausch’s last lecture. If you’ve seen them, watch them again.

18.Eat high-quality food. If you drink coffee or alcohol, drink high-quality alcohol, high-quality beer, and high-quality spirits.

19.If you’re depressed, there’s probably a reason other than chemical imbalances. Fix it.

20.Meat won’t kill you. Neither will butter. Donuts won’t help though.

21.Just because you get older doesn’t mean you have to age. Here I am, 30 years old, as fast as I was at 18 and stronger, fitter, and healthier than I’ve ever been. I don’t buy the nonsense about how it’s all going to catch up to me at 30 (or 35 or any other age). Things change as you get older: recovery takes longer, injuries are more detrimental, and you can’t abuse yourself like you could at 21. That doesn’t mean you have to turn into mush.

22.Never stop learning. Step outside your comfort zone as often as possible.

23.Set goals, re-evaluate on a regular basis. Spend most of your time doing things that progress you towards those goals.

24.You work for you, regardless of who your employer is. If the demands are unrealistic, remember that you work for you. On that note, use all of your vacation days. They are there for a reason. Don’t let yourself be guilted out of benefits.

25.Don’t concern yourself with other people’s vision of your success.

26.Your health is the most important thing you have. Stay healthy and you’ll be better in every area of your life. Don’t sacrifice health for materiality.

27.Before you give advice, listen. Listen some more. Keep listening.

28.Selfishness is a virtue. Be selfish - take care of yourself first.

29.A relationship or career can’t make you happy, but it can make you miserable.

30.I hate to be cliche and quote a movie, but Andy Dufresne might’ve said it best: “Get busy livin’, or get busy dyin’.” Stop feeling sorry for yourself…no one else does

Pictures....and LOTS of them!

HELLOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope everyone had an amazing Thanksgiving filled with quality family time! I know I've been on a hiatus, and will actually continue that thru December most likely........I'm finding so much more time when I actually "unplug." More time for meal prep, house work, puppy time, hubby time, all the above. So, Until I resume CONTEST PREP! (YAY! APRIL 25th 2010) I will be posting sporatically; and mostly just pix for Mimi & Papa & G'ma & G'dad.......they like to see what I'm up to. :) :)
Here are some pix from our Thanksgiving Trip to Kansas!!!!!!!!!!!

Furbambinos

1st attempt with 5 month old puppers

Cutiepies

My loves, minus sophia & nash the cats

Bella

Blitz

Friiiiiiiiday HEYYY

HEY ALL!!!!!!!
Hope the week has treated you well thus far!
I'm thinking the blogging will be very infrequent for the next month or so. I'm so busy I can hardly find time to hop on, and routine wise, it's all the same! Good as ever!!!
I'll leave ya with some pix of the babies....1 comp. pic, and a current pic. I fully intend and WILL compete in 2010. Of course I'll keep my blog updated then, but for now..............adios........... :) LOVE YOU ALL!!!!!!!!!!!! =)
Bella-Licious

Blitzer

1st Comp. routine

Current Pix

LOVE~~~~~~~~~~
*EM*

Raaaandom

OH boy, here are my random thoughts for a monday: enjoy a coffee induced post:

*If you're not a big TV watcher, I completely understand, HOWEVER---yesterday I watched Fantasy Factory on MTV with Rob Dedryck (spelling is off sorry)and this episode had John Mayor in it. Holy cow. I laughed my butt off the entire show. Really really funny. It was the one where they had to "redeem" themselves with Robs' Mom because she heard some bad gossip. Anyway, of course Rob is funny, he has his own show, but really, I had no idea how funny John is. : )

*Also, right now I'm watchin Ellen. The three audience members with hidden talents were absolutly amazing. AND: Vince Vaughn is soooooooooo so so so so funny. Love that guy. My kind of humor! :)

*I am loving about 1/4 taes. of Ciayanne pepper in my oats right now. It makes me soooooo warm, and I eat them slower because of it. Also, if you use Chia seeds, make sure you 'activate them' by lettting them soak in water first. Then you get soooo much volume out of them!!! I swear I am eating my breakfast for 20 minutes there is so much volume!!

*I am tracking my weight more so for the Trend of it than anything. I actually feel great right now. it's nice to go through a fall without contest prep and the crazy ass rebounds (by choice) I always went thru. Anyway, about the weight: It's so fun to see it fluctute in regards to water, and fiber and tons of veggies and what not. Also, after weights I weigh more, too. Soo, I don't care what the number is, I just like the trend. :)

*Yesterday I ran 10 miles in an hour and 45 mins. I iced and epsom salt bathed and I feel awesome today.

*It's soooooooooo freakin cold here. Did I mention it was barely 40degrees during said 10 mile run? Yeah, burrrrr. Also, I'm heading to PetCo to get Bella & Blitz sweaters. I'm not kidding. I walk/run them once or twice a day and I don't want them to freeeeezzzeee!!!!!!!!

*I watched 4 movies this weekend. I was a single mom with four animals and all I did was lounge with the pups/cats. Ohhh yeah I am so cool :) :) (hubby was at a football weekend!)

Love to you all, again, KEEP YOUR GOALS WITH YOU!!!!!!!!!!!
GET SHIT DONE!!!!!!!!!! DO IT TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!! CHERISH YOUR LIFE-YOUR LOVED ONES-YOUR HEALTH!!!!!!!!

XOXO~
EM

HOLA HOLA EHHH

Does it get any better than La Bouche for cardio tunes??? :) :) You know you love it!!!

WHAT UP GUYS!?!?!
I am on runner adrenaline right now! Holy cow, I just finished my longest run since March 2004 when I ran the Valley of The Sun 1/2 Mary in Phoenix. Today I did 8 miles!! YAYAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I averaged right at a 10:30 pace and was pretty stoked. I "THOUGHT" about trying for ten, but decided to stay safe and healthy. Perhaps Sunday I'll try for those double digits!

It's been an ohhh so fabulous Rocktober thus far!
I have 19 clients doing my Nutrimirror.com challenge where they attempt to log their food for 28 out of the 31 days. I myself am logging, too! "To get something you've never had, you must do something you've never done" Well, there ya go, I've never been diligent about logging, and I have a goal physique for myself, so what the heck!!!!!!!!

I hope you're all attacking the Month with your goals in hand! You really CAN do anything you set your mind to. Why do we have to remind ourselves this on an hourly, daily, weekly basis?? <---That was a rhetorical question :) :)

Alright ladies and gents, Make it a good evening, I'm out of here.
Love ya much, pass it on

XOXO
~EM~

1st of tha Monthhhhh

I know Krissa and I are HUGEEEEE on the first of the month------(especially when they fall on mondays, huh!!)
Anyway, just like the other 11--1st days of the month--today is no different.
I have my goal list. all with a little box next to them so I can check it off when achieved! I freakin love making list--but even MORE so, I love checking them off or throwing them away. Especially Post its---I have them on my mirrors at home, on my dashboard, all over my planner, I text myself things when I think of things!!

Soooooooooo, what are your goals for the next 31 days????
I have challenged all of my personal training clients & bootcampers to track their food intake on www.nutrimirror.com
If they do it for the FULL month, they get some free loot!!! :) I'm hoping it's going to be a REALLY great way for people to hold themselves accountable. So, we shall see!!!!!!!!!! I challenge you all to track food for a full month if you're at a plateau or not seeeing the results you had hoped for.

Anyway, All is well, I have plenty of other things on my GOAL list for this month. It's gonna be a good one, I know it!

Oh my gosh, Bella & Blitz (b2) update::::::
WE RAN DOWN THE BLOCK TWO TIMES TODAY!!!!!!! My lil puppers are runners! yay!!!!
They're getting sooo big and are little sweetie pies!

That's it for now!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HAVE YOURSELF A FAAAAABBB rest of the week---feel free to post your goals!
I'll hold you accountable :) :) ):

LOVE LOVE~
EM

Randomness

Here are some random thoughts since I likely won't be blogging for a couple days (the start of the week usually slams me!).

* I think Planks are a testament to true ab/core strength. Challenge a friend or significant other to a Plank-Off. Perfect form-toes and forearms and see who can go the longest! Forget floor crunches, plank it baby plank it!!!!!!

*I'm obsessed with homemade hummus. I'll post a recipe next week-but I tell ya, tahini paste and LIME juice (not lemon) make all the difference. I could eat it every day (oh wait, I do!!!)

*Why didn't anyone tell me how FREAKIN AMAZING spaghetti Squash is. Myyy ohhh myyyy, it's fabulous

*Between my clients, Family & Dear Husband, I must log over 100+ texts a day. I am sorry if anyone things it's insincere---I think it's special :)

*When I run on the treadmill I watch Exercise TV on demand. I'm such a "DOWNBEAT SNOB" from my experience as a group fitness instructor--that when Jillian Michaels gets off beat in her "shred it" workouts, I seriously turn it off. I'm not doing the workout, I'm just watching it as I tread along, but still---would it kill you to start your concentric motion on the downbeat?? commmeeee onnnn, it's my pet peeve!!!

Okay, that's all for now! I'm so stoked for Nicole winning Figure O. I think she is outstanding------and she qualified in both Figure AND Fitness.....are you kidding me?!? LOVE HER!!!!!!

REMEMBER!!!!!! Start the week off with a BANG! Get some momentum rolling and kick BUTT!!!!!!!

LOVE~
EM

***KALISPERA***

GOOOOOODDD EVENING (in greek)
Sooooooo, it's FINALLY Friday evening and I've caught my breath! Thank God-It's been a BUSY week and I loved every minute of it!!!!!! I packed a TON in and felt totally energized the whole time! Onnn FIYAAAA!!!!!!

Tonight we went down to the Greek Orthodox Church we got married at and helped at the Greek Bazaar. Holy goodness, this is a HUGEEEEE Event!!!!! My in-laws are in charge of the Green Beans and it's quite a production to doctor them up. They're greek beans with plenty of Olive Oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic to the max and a little S&P. (We were there for a few hours, but then puppy duty required us to be home. B2 had to get out and play for goodness sake!) It was quite a ball down there--I kept hollering at our "Yaiya" to ask if I was doing the concoction correctly, and about Three or Four different ladies would turn around & answer (all referred to as Yaiya as well) Lots of laughs, plenty of Greek Beans, loukamathes for Em, Mythos for hubby and garlic & oregano smelling hands for the whole evening! :) :) :) love it!

This weekend will be full of relaxation! We're planning a Fitness Saturday filled with bikes and maybe hikes??

Oh, my Garmin has been so fabulous this week. I've clocked over 17 miles. Low and slow (as my Papa says) as to not rush into running and get hurt, but DANG I'm hooked.

There ya go, have yourself a fabulous weekend
Oh, one more thing----If you're keeping tabs on the Olympia-I will voice my opinion real quick-------simply put---I will NEVER strive for a PRO FITNESS body. Nope.

LOVE~
EM

HOLLA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think you've just gotta change your mind set and say BRING IT ON MONDAY!!!! :) Make your monday as fabulous as a friday! Why must we wait for a "GREAT" day to happen the latter part of the week? DO IT TODAY!!!!!!!!

Alright, enough of that! I hope some of you maybe tried my recent "INSPIRE 2 PERSPIRE" cardio session. I did it Sat. and it kicked my booty!!!!! Loved it!

Yesterday I did a quick 3 miles in 28 mins. For me that was FLYIN! Pretty sweet! Felt awesome! Possibly today (maybe tomorrow) I'm going to set my virtual training partner and do a slow (11 min. mile) 6 miler! yahhh!

So, yesterday after church, I had a little shameless photoshoot so I could get a good pic of the dress I wore to the seattle wedding (didnt get any fullbody pix there). My momma picked it out while they were up here, and I lUVVVEEED IT!!!!!!!! It was so comfortable! DressBarn of all places!!!!

SHREDMILL WORKOUT!!!!! *edited format*

Here's a new cardio for ya!!!!!! This is adapted from a couple different ones I've seen: *NOTE* When it gets challenging, pump your arms. apparently the quicker your arms move the faster your legs move! Also, keep the traps relaxed (and your face, don't furrow or frown) and BREATHE!!

Warm up 5 mins. Whatever pace suits you!

MINS. SPEED INCLINE
5-7.......5.7.....2%
7-9.......5.7.....3%
9-11......5.7.....4%
11-16.....5.2.....6%
16-21.....6.3.....3%
21-22.....5.7.....2%
22-23.....7.1.....2%
23-24.....5.7.....2%
24-25.....7.1.....2%
25-26.....5.7.....2%
26-27.....7.1.....2%
27-29.....5.0.....9%
29-31.....5.2.....7%
31-33.....5.4.....5%
33-35.....5.6.....3%
35-38.....6.8.....2%
38-40.....5.4.....2%

CONGRATS, YOU DID IT! NOW TAKE A GOOD 5-10 mins. to cool down & Foam Roll if necc.!

Have an amazing SUNDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love love~
EM

5 Miler

Allllright! IT'S FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!!!! To make that even BETTER, It's THE END OF THE DAY, FRIDAY!!!!!! :)
I hope you've all had a fabulously productive week.
Using my handy dandy Garmin again today, I clocked 5 miles in 48.38 mins. (9.43 pace) It felt amazing and I got a TON of quality Vit. D. It's so nice here today! I'm loving the cloudless day! :)
Not much else to update; Work is GREAT! The puppie are sooo sweet, and all is well!!!
Here are the rest of the pix from our fun seattle weekend. We went walking around Downtown and shopped Westlake. Then there are a few from the wedding (hubs was Best Man) and then some from the Seahawks Game!
Have a relaxing weekend!!!!!!!!
Lots of love~
EM

Me & Miss Gar$ get DOWN!!!!!!!

Miss Gar-Money is my new best friend! :)
Labor Day weekend when my fam was here, my dad gave me his GARMIN!!!!!!! YAYYYY YAHHHH YAAA~! I'm so stinkin excited!
Today it was goregous, 80 degrees, and I went out for my first solo session (we did 1 run & 1 bike ride when they were all here)
So, my goal was to ease into it. I run (sprint/trek/incline walk) on my Tready quite a bit. However, outside is a diff. story. I intend on adding walking runs consitently until I feel I can eliminate them! Warm Up, Cool down & three walking breaks included, I logged:
4.5 Miles in 48.50 mins. @ a 10.51 pace.
Question for all you runners: :)
DO YOU INCLUDE YOUR WALKING??? I know my actual running pace was faster, but when the walking is factored it.....it's slower. So, what do you do???
I gotta clean up and head back to work. Man I feel awesome!!!!!!! :)

I will recap our Seattle weekend tmrw, with pix, too! Heres one from the Seahawks game. Holy cow Quest Field is unbelievably loud!!!! I think my ears are still ringing!!!

Love to ya'll! HAPPY TUESDAY!!!!
EM

I ought to start tweeting. all i have to say can be said in a sentence! At quest field! Go hawks!

Wow! 85 and sunny in seattle! what a treat!

Downtown Seattle for the weekend! go hawks! love, Em