Aim High.

GUESS WHAT??

2009-04-18T10:59:00.003-05:00

KITTENS!! We are moving to the new website. So this page, www.kellyolexa.blogspot.com will stay up for a while. I don't think I will attempt to move an entire year's worth of posts and videos to the new site. The new site for KellyOlexa.com is live. I'm clearly not finished with it as two sections are still in the works but I was tired of putting it off, so head on over there~ www.KellyOlexa.com and mark your pages!! WOOT!! More fun to follow!! Indeed! I promise!

TGIF!!

2009-04-17T15:18:00.001-05:00

Thursday Blah Blah Blah and PUMPKIN BUTTER

2009-04-16T17:10:00.000-05:00

Happy Hump Day!

2009-04-15T16:33:00.003-05:00

Hey Kids!! What's new? Happy Hump Day!! Wow it's 4:30pm and I'm just posting, what's going on there? Crazy day. Busy. I'm doing my workout in about an hour....so~~~ AND, here's a little note, I'm so excited!! My new website will probably go live by the end of the weekend. Stay tuned. I'll leave this blog up, but www.KellyOlexa.com will be moved to another site that's WAY COOLER. Imagine that, eh? ;-)

Is everyone having a fabulous week? Are you drinking your water? Taking your vitamins? Being sassy? Oh wait, that's MY JOB!! haha!! Love you all-will blog more later. I hope. Dear God. I need a 48 hour day.

VLOG love below.

Tuesday VLOG Time

2009-04-14T17:17:00.001-05:00

A Little MO Manjoyment Fo Ya.

2009-04-13T19:12:00.001-05:00

Monday Manjoyment!

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PEOPLE I'M ALL ABOUT GIVING YOU SOME SWEET STUFF TODAY. So many of you ladies have given me some sweet grief about also not featuring Adam Rodriguez. He is totally a Manolicious Cupcake but ~ do a Google search, there is lacking good photos of this specimen. Help a girl out?? But please enjoy this lovely Montage below. Dear God. A moment please.

WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT!! I'm such a giver. I said I would pick one winner to get a copy of the book, "Naturally Thin" by Bettheny Frankel. GUESS WHAT?? I have 2 WINNERS:

Michelle Anderson
Jen Adams

WOOT!! Ladies, you need to confirm your acceptance by leaving a comment on this post!! YEA YEA!! Next week, we have a new promo, so if you are NOT on my lovely Cupcake list- to the right, step it up! You can win it if you don't play! ;-) Have a fabulous day y'all! XOXOXOXOXO

Easter Sunday.

2009-04-12T12:46:00.003-05:00

Happy Easter! I saw this on Serenity Quotes ~ check it out. The quote above says, "It is not easy to find happiness in ourselves, and it is not possible to find it elsewhere." (the photo was blurred at the bottom, so I cannot distinguish the author, oops!) Anyway, I won't be blogging today- off to church, and later today, Mr. Rene is coming over and then we are going to a movie after massage. I'm so blessed.

Quick Reminder- I'm giving away a copy of the book "Naturally Thin" by Bettheny Frankel- sign on to my email list to the right, I will choose one winner tomorrow and send the book! Yay! I hope to do giveaways weekly going forward.

I'm sharing two videos today of songs that I've posted here before. The words are just words to live by, and particularly appropriate in my life as well. I want to work just as much on improving my MIND and my SOUL as I am on my body. That phrase "peace of mind" is one we don't hear that often. Do you have it? I can't say I've had that 100% lately and I want to focus on that. In a big way. I hope you all have a wonderful wonderful rest of the day! Love you!! :-)

Victoria's Secret Deal

2009-04-11T22:23:00.003-05:00

This might sound really silly, but if anyone is interested- I have about 5-6 Victoria's Secret IPEX Full Coverage Bras in 36B. I also have TONS of Victoria's Secret Very Sexy Bras in 36C. For those of you following my blog for a while, you may know that my bra size went up and down with going on and off the Pill last year. For some ungodly reason, right now my bra size is BIGGER. No idea WHY but what the heck am I gonna do, wear an ill-fitting bra until my body adjusts? Heck, who knows the boobs might just stay this way, I'm fine with that. Gotta love hormones. For crying out loud. Anyway, I'd say 80% of these were never worn, if only once or twice. I'm looking to unload them and will offer them at 50% off the price on Victoria's Secret.

Email me at kellyolexa at gmail dot com if you are interested! Could be a sweet score for someone! ;-)

Saturday Random VLOG-ness

2009-04-11T11:53:00.001-05:00

Just a Little FORD For Ya

2009-04-09T14:18:00.003-05:00

Peeps! Some of you may or may not know but I was chosen as one of the 100 Ford Fiesta Movement Agents!! WOOT!! Read more about the cool gig here: FordFiestaMovement and you can see MY page here: Kelly Olexa's Ford Fiesta Agent Page.

How fun!! And who knows how many of you I'll get to come visit in our Ford Road Trips!! Watch out!! Spread the word. Ford ROCKS. (I've always driven a Ford. Always.)

Thursday STUFF!

2009-04-09T14:12:00.002-05:00

SORRY, ABOVE I WAS TOURING MY REFRIGERATOR, SO BELOW IS LIKE A NORMAL VLOG!!

Ok- running out quickly. I'll blog more this evening! I promise!! Feeling great!! And I encourage you peeps wanting to lose the Splenda- YOU CAN DO IT!! YOU CAN DO IT!! I DID IT!!!

Happy Hump Day!!

2009-04-08T12:01:00.001-05:00

WOOT! WOOT! WOOT!!

2009-04-07T16:47:00.004-05:00

Hey Guys!! Wow, I feel like I am bursting with STUFF to tell you!! AND AND AND!!

Finally, I'm getting organized enough to do the fun things I've wanted to!! So, if you have not yet signed up ----> to the right for my email list~ please do so. WHY? Well, I'm having a GIVEAWAY this week. So many of you have asked about the Betthany Frankel book, "Naturally Thin", that I am giving away a copy to the lucky random winner from my email list this week!! WOOT!! And hopefully, we'll be doing some fun giveaways every week. You will be seeing a whole new look to my website and I'll be including a lot more "stuff"- yes, still focusing on me and my fitness goals but also on nutrition and clean eating and staying motivated, positive and excited along the way. You in?? ;-)~ I am. I will announce the winner of the book on Sunday!!

I also wanted to tell you all how PSYCHED I am to be making so many good postitive changes in my life. I will share this all with you bit by bit so as not to overwhelm you- but the bottom line is, I really found myself becoming beyond normally obsessed with my fitness program. It was beyond an unhealthy way of thinking for both body and mind. I absolutely believe that we can lead a fit, healthy, positive life without being psychotic about it and rigid in eating. And at the same time, I believe that we are all 100% unique and each one of us will have a "way of life" in this regard that is "just right" for us. Not one program or "diet" will work for all of us, and it doesn't mean we are "wrong" if we choose one or the other. I was finding myself constantly berating myself for doing something "wrong" or "not enough" and everything about my life was taking a back seat. I don't want to LIVE like that. That's the key- and I had such an epiphany moment when I read that book, it opened my eyes to how ridiculously obsessed I have been trying to achieve perfection in diet and body.....

I love working out. I love all kinds of working out. I haven't been doing a lot of things that I like because 'it's not on the program'- that's crazy. I love Yoga. I love Pilates. I want to do some. I want to do some kickboxing. I want to continue training in the gym and blasting my upper body and my lower body when appropriate. But you know what? I also like circuits and Jay-style all over the place crazy-core killers. I want my body to have no idea what's coming next.

I also love healthy food. I don't fantasize about eating King Dons all day. But, I want to not freak out when I friend asks me to dinner. I want to not freak out when a guy asks me on a date because I'm worried I might eat RICE with sushi!! I don't want to obsess over whether that apple I ate the other day is making me store fat.That's not normal.

I truly, truly, finally feel like this is all coming together for me. My body has been through some serious medical CRAP the second half of last year, and then I've been punishing it/me to extremes with killer training and rigid dieting rules (and please, do not misunderstand me, this is about ME and my own mindset, NOT in any way saying that a typical comp prep training program and diet are 'bad' or wrong. I hate it when people say that. It's just not for me; I'm not going to compete. I like variety in my workouts and in my diet. And frankly, I firmly believe that this program, it was not working FOR ME. It's not what MY body needs. This is MY opinion. I could be wrong, but it's what I feel) that, combined with some serious serious STRESS and family drama- all that can take a toll.

It's time for me to LOVE my life again. And I do- I always have, but I've allowed my fitness goals to overtake reality. I'm not going to live in fear that I can't achieve perfection. I'm going to ENJOY every day I've been given. I'm going to stop the extremes in my diet, my diet 'behavior' and my poor self-image. I'm going to RELAX and be nicer to ME.

Overall, what does this mean? It means that - as you know, my diet has become more varied but also more CLEAN. I've cut out artificial sweeteners and fake chemical crap. But guess what? I'm having some healthy whole grains GASP! Carbs like Ezekiel Bread or Brown Rice Pasta- and in normal portion sizes. I'm going to have a dang glass of wine if I want to. I'm going to continue with what I've learned in the gym from Jay and from Jenny, and I'm also gonna do the things I love and want to try; spinning, kickboxing, yoga, pilates, riding my bike etc.

Life should be fun. Fitness should be fun. I want to bring the right BALANCE back in my life. And that's my biggest focus right now IS BALANCE. Balance in all things. Hopefully some of what I'm going through will help those of you that have written me recently make some changes for you!!

I also promise to not write long posts like THIS one again! Dang!!! Time for a bubble bath. Then I'm have a small filet mignon with spinach tonight, cappuccino for dessert!

ALSO who is using STS?I know I asked this before but would love to hear your feedback....and does anyone else have those exceedingly expensive Bowflex adjustable dumbells? I hate the idea of continuing to buy more dumbells..but $900?? Geez.

Tuesday VLOG

2009-04-07T11:29:00.001-05:00

More Monday Manjoyment and VLOG!

2009-04-06T17:19:00.003-05:00

FREE TO A GOOD HOME. Indeed. Hey guys, dang, today has just flown by....had to go grocery shopping and I CANNOT STAND IT. It takes up so much time and I really REALLY need my Manny ASAP. You laugh. I'm not joking. Perhaps Channing wants to be my Manny? ;-0 Sweet Mother of God! Anyway, I got a ton of great organic healthy foods...and I'm feeling so RIGHT about what I'm doing and so GOOD. I don't want to get overly detailed here~ I'll share more maybe in my vlogs this week when I'm not so rushed. But, y'all- I will say this. Pay attention to what you are putting in your body. It all adds up. Big time. I'm really feeling great about my decision to eliminate the chemical/toxic crap in my life that was POLLUTING my being- and that means I'm also cutting out toxic PEOPLE and/or relationships that are POLLUTING my life.....hard to do. And yes, I sound very Dr. Phil right now but honestly, I just won't allow haters and bitter angry people to destroy my mindset any longer. I will not. And it's a sad thing to watch these people POLLUTE THEIR OWN LIVES but "What you can't affect, you must accept" and with acceptance, you have to, HAVE TO LET GO, CUT IT OUT AND MOVE ON. Can't stress that enough.

Monday Manjoyment Time!!

2009-04-06T10:55:00.002-05:00

Let's all pause for a moment and consider Channing Tatum. He really has a lot on his mind as you can tell. And now, I need to go outside and jump in the snow. (yes we got MORE SNOW last night!! Lovely!!) In case you were wondering who Channing Tatum is, check out the preview for Fighting- coming out this month!! Sweet. KO VLOG to follow later today, have much to share!

Sunday!!

2009-04-05T11:52:00.002-05:00

Hey Y'All! How is your weekend? I'm telling you, I barely remember last week! Sheesh! It was a whirlwind of crazy activity, that's for sure. Yesterday, I slept in a bit, then Mr. Rene came over for a well needed 'de-stress' massage..and then we went to go see Fast & Furious which was KICK BUTT. Yummy!!!

Today, I'm doing a self-imposed, "Stay in an Chill" day, no pun intended because it's supposed to be really cold and then we get bad snow/rain tonight 2-4 inches and then the next few days also. Yowzers. Welcome to Spring in Chicago. LOL

I'm planning to catch up on everyone's blogs today too, I'm so behind. But just to update you all that have been asking- I'm totally down and feeling fine with the "no artificial sweeteners" thing! It's been 2 weeks. Yes, I had some headaches but they were NOT bad headaches and frankly I almost think that's more due to having NO soda, and less coffee overall- so less CAFFEINE overall, I don't (personally) think it's about the sweetener. I'm also tapering how much Raw Sugar I'm putting in my Tassimo cappuccinos and I'm realizing I enjoy the taste with less.....I'll never go without sugar, I don't see the need for that. I'm learning moderation. I'm learning - perpetually learning, to calm down and eat like a normal healthy person instead of freaking out about an extra granule of oats or an apple. I'm not gonna live that way, and put ME through that psycho mindset and the people around me that want to smack me.

So- at this time, I'm consuming NOTHING "artificial" and that means no protein powders, no SuperPump, no nothing. I don't think that protein powders and such are BAD- please understand, I'm just saying this is the direction I'm going in for MY body and MY peace of mind. I may very well incorporate some in the future, but I'd have to research some without artificial flavors or coloring etc. I may try our Arbonne protein powder in that case, and MizFitOnline had recommended one made from PEAS of all things! Imagine!

Ok peeps, I'm out. Have a great Sunday, and let's make this first week of April ~ the first week of the 2nd Quarter of 2009- ROCK. Are you ready to make an impact in your year?? I am!!! I am~!

Saturday!

2009-04-04T14:19:00.002-05:00

Hey Kids- here's a little sampling from last night's Birthday Bash. It was a great time, I got to hang out with friends and Tweep-friends, we had a great time. I am SO BLESSED by awesomeness surrounding me. Above is Anna, one of my cherished friends and she's just amazing. A Great Mom and amazing woman. And hawt too! Bow chicka wow wow. You go girl. We had fun and I was home at 2am!! DANG! That's late for this girl. It was funny being a nightclub.....it reminds me of my twenties you know and watching it from an older perspective it's just bizarre. Kinda funny. Anyway, Mr. Rene is coming over for a massage and then we are going to see Fast And Furious 4. Enough Said. Utter Heaven. Life is good. Also, I wanted to share this piece of great "advice" I found on "Live Passionately" Blog by Christine. I've shared her before and she is wonderful. After dealing with even more family drama last night, this is incredibly timely wisdom for me. Sometimes, you have to cut ties and move on, building your life with the positive people and removing that which is toxic and bitter. Easier said than done but I have SOOOOOOOOOO MUCH GOODNESS surrounding me and I'm learning so much and building so much in this life, I cannot allow emotional pollution anymore. It destroys our bodies- the stress. Rene says every time he massages me that my back is in KNOTS and he can tell how full of anxiety and stress I am. That's not good; all these things can add up and cause adrenal fatigue, and well we all know how that goes. Focus on the good in life, in people. Cherish those who are around you -- AND TELL THEM. Make sure you tell people how much they rock and how much you love them. None of us are promised tomorrow. Don't want to sound preachy here, just sharing. Life is good. Life is short. Live out loud.

Surround yourself with:

People who motivate you

People who inspire you

People who acknowledge you

People who support your desires

And ...

People who love you!

Stay away from:

People who are jealous of you

People who are negative

People who blame others

And ...

People who make light of your dreams

Surround yourself with

enlightened people who will

help you soar above your

perceived limitations and

inspire you to the success

you so rightly deserve!

Cheers!

Well said, would you agree?

Dairy Stuff. What Do You Guys Think?

2009-04-02T16:16:00.003-05:00

A friend of mine passed this on to me today after hearing me talk about using Casein protein. I am NOT posting this to say, "This is the end all statement, this is what I believe"- I'm posting it to share and see what you all think, feel and have heard. Just curious.

ENJOY A LITTLE JAY FOR MY BIRTHDAY!

2009-04-02T09:42:00.002-05:00

Talked to Mr. Jay this morning. He is kicking a** and taking names as usual. This is a sample of his boot camp- the one I did and seriously ran out wanting to throw up! Seriously. No joke. I so miss him. He Rocks. Peeps- if you are in Boca, there is a waiting list to train with him. Sign up.

Thought I Wouldn't??

2009-04-01T20:17:00.001-05:00

I'm so flipping slammed busy you all ~ seriously. But I took time to give you a little sumthin sumthin. Enjoy it all you can. ;-) Cheers!!! XOXOXO

Tuesday!

2009-03-31T16:10:00.003-05:00

Hey Kids!! I hope you all don't nominate me for the Wall of Lame this week- I'm just warning you- with it being "Birthday Week" - the Big 40! WOOT! my schedule is insane! Today I had to run out and get pedicure/nails done (yea I know it's not work but it still is an appointment, driving blah blah blah), run all the way over to this other mall to exchange a pair of pants and a top that I bought for the party Friday night (MAJUH DRAG), then haul a** home, I have to do WORK, then Mr. Rene is coming over for a Massage at 7pm. (I'm getting double doses of massages this week for my birthday, how blessed am I? Whoa!). Then tomorrow, I have my usual morning, then have to get to the gym EARLIER than normal because I have to get back here to shower, head over for a 3pm appointment, then come home and then head out for another dinner. Then Thursday is my ACTUAL birthday- so usual morning, I have "birthday lunch" with mom and dad, then gym, then home, then work, then Mr. Rene is coming over again! (WOOOOOTTTT!!) then Friday- well hello, I'll train in the morning and then get ready to PARRRRTTTTYYY!! ;-) I can't wait! Tons of pictures up on Flickr and TwitPic I promise! ;-) THEN Saturday and Sunday we (my business partners and I) have photoshoots for our website, our book (that will be coming out in the next couple of months! Whoa!) and several business meetings. THEN I may pass out for 1/2 day. If I can. HAHA

So please, bear with me if over the next week my posting is sporadic, I'm trying to squeeze SO MUCH in it's crazy. I also have a BIG FUN ANNOUNCEMENT to share as soon as I can, probably tomorrow. Stay tuned!!! Love you guys. And also, I'm still REALLY GLAD I chose to lose the Splenda and the fake stuff. I feel good. I feel that my body is responding positively and I feel that this will be a positive long term decision. I'm all about getting healthy and staying fit LONG TERM, not just doing "whatever it takes" to get buff fast and then not be able to sustain it, make sense? ;-) The future is getting brighter with each and every day!! oh YEEAAAA!!

Phooey, I'm So LATE AGAIN.

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Sunday

2009-03-29T10:49:00.004-05:00

Good Morning Kittens!! Happy Sunday. As you'll see below, we indeed got all that snow they were predicting. And of course my driveway is not plowed yet~ I'm thinking of returning the favor to my neighbors and shoveling all the snow from my driveway onto THEIR driveway. Maybe they'd enjoy that. WHAT?

I'm also enjoying my morning Cappuccino from the lovely Tassimo maker. All my Tweeps shared with me that it is the BOMB so I did some research, and ended up getting a SICK deal at Bed Bath & Beyond. They ROCK. So, KO is happy once again. Doesn't take much! ;-) Life is good.

Guys, I also wanted to tell you- for those of you lurking in blog-land and working hard on your fitness/figure/bodybuilding goals- START A BLOG. I cannot tell you how much this has added to my life -ESPECIALLY when I begin to get down and doubt myself. I met Sherry like 8-10 years ago via - gosh, I think it was Body For Life Yahoo Groups or something....anyway, she is truly my best friend. We've talked/emailed/texted more than most people I know and she and I have encouraged each other, picked each other up, kicked each other's butts when needed and - well, she rocks. She could tell I was feeling SO down and discouraged the past 10 days or so....it's the same thing I've told you all- I have this packet of FAT that is not budging. And I could feel myself beginning to have those thoughts of "what's this all for anyway?"....all it took was a great email from Sherry to jolt me back out of it. You may think that's silly or lame but seriously, sometimes that's all you need.

And she was pointing me to Tina's Blog to make a point and then I'm reading Tina's stuff and realizing - WE ALL HAVE THESE TIMES - I'm not alone, I'm not a freak, (well many of you may disagree with that haha), this is the ebb and flow of this journey. But guess what, I've said this before; I WILL NOT STOP. I WILL NOT GIVE UP. Angela was just saying that on her blog too. And wow, last night I was starting to read everyone and I saw- what an AMAZING group of people here. Everyone is so dedicated and YEA WE ALL GET DOWN AND DISCOURAGED when we plateau or get sick of chicken and broccoli but how admirable that we help each other and we KEEP GOING.

I think you all ROCK. You all motivate and inspire me. And this is a great year and it's gonna get BETTER EVERY DAY!! So, I'm telling YOU- DON'T YOU DARE GIVE UP!

2009-03-28T23:15:00.002-05:00

Hey Peeps!! It's 11pm, yowzers!! We went to see 12 Rounds (movie) tonight- and now there is a massive snowstorm - did I not say in my past vlogs it would snow right around my birthday? Yup. I'm the weather girl now. Anyway, I'm off to bed but wanted to share yet another cool BadA** Butt Kicking Movie that I can't wait to see. Lovely. And Sherry- you rock. Thanks for the push. ;-) More to follow tomorrow y'all. Hope you are having a fantastic weekend!! WOOT!

Cappuccino Emergency!!

2009-03-27T12:03:00.001-05:00

ALSO Y'ALL, HERE IS THE LINK TO THAT SPLENDA/ASPARTAME ARTICLE: READ THIS.

Better Late Than Never!

2009-03-26T23:04:00.001-05:00

This Pretty Much Sums It Up People

2009-03-25T19:05:00.001-05:00

Slap Me Silly And Call me Sugar! I'm PSYCHED@

2009-03-25T11:36:00.003-05:00

Hello Kittens!! So Sorry about yesterday. See my vlog below... Ai yi yi. Today- WHOA!! I've received some amazing news! God loves me!! I can't share it all now- but suffice it to say, it ROCKS! More to follow. Keep on trucking on peeps. Check out Ms. Jenny Lynn above. I can't WAIT to be chilling with her soon. Although there will be no chillin haha she's ready to KICK MY BOOTAY!! Woot!! Guys and Girls, Please write in and tell me and Jenny what you would most like to see in DVDs- for training, diet, supplementation - in book- what will help you most in your fitness/figure/training program?? There's lots to come but we'd love to hear your feedback and interest so we create products that will really HELP and educate you! ;-) Gotta run- it's Back and Biceps day today!! WOOT!! Thank heavens I ordered Jenny's Versa Gripps!! They HELP SO MUCH with my grip. Don't have a pair? Hello~ go to JennyLynnFitness to get yours now!! And pick up some fabulous workout wear while you are there. And if you don't have her first DVD, you are nuts. It's wonderful. I watch and re-watch many times. So inspiring. She kicks BOOTY!

Monday MANJOYMENT.

2009-03-23T18:38:00.005-05:00

Hello Kittens!! Yes, I shot a vlog today and sadly, at this moment it is still processing on YOUTUBE so bear with me. I'll get it up here as soon as possible. In the mean time, please enjoy today's Monday Manolicious Moment. Paul Walker. Ahhhh, some of you are realizing that I nominated Paul Walker since he is in the upcoming Fast & Furious 4 coming out THE WEEKEND OF MY BIRTHDAY!! Delicioso! Muy Caliente! Indeed. Perhaps, yes, I think I may just have to share some movie preview along the theme of Monday Manjoyment today. What's better than that? Um. Well, I won't say that here. WHAT? I am SOOOO in the weeds today people. Life is crazy good, I'm so excited. I crushed Chest & Triceps at the gym today- went up 20lbs on my bench press! Also went up 10lbs on skull crushers. And I kicked some guy's a** that got in my way. JUST KIDDING. Seeing if you were paying attention. Gotta run. Keep it going kids!! Keep it GOING!! ;-)

Let's check here:

Vin Diesel
Paul Walker
Explosions
Angry Fight Scenes
#1 and #2 doing #4
#1 and #2 with Guns
#1 and #2 with fast cars and #3
Yes Indeed. Hawt.

Check Them Out!

2009-03-22T12:29:00.003-05:00

Hey Kids!! Are you having a fabulous weekend?? It is a beautiful Sunday here today...it is so nice to have the windows open and to let in some fresh air!! Does wonders!! Isn't this a great picture of Ms. Awesomeness Jenny Lynn? I want to tell you, what inspires me most about JL is - when you watch her DVD (and if you haven't gotten this DVD you are missing out, check out www.jennylynnfitness.com) you see that when she's at the gym, she gives it her all. Not shocking, I know, but a lot of what I talked about this past week was how I've observed people at my gym just "going through the motions". Girls using the calf machine with barely enough weight to matter and just TIPPY TOE pushing it up. People on the treadmill or bike or stairmill- either walking so slow or biking so slow they can easily read a magazine - or leaning so heavily on the stairmill that there is hardly any weight on your lower body....REALLY, what's the point? If you are going to take the time to A) Get dressed for the gym, B) Drive to the gym, C) put in 30-60 minutes or MORE at the gym, don't you WANT TO GET YOUR MONEY'S WORTH? YOUR TIME'S WORTH? Seriously. If you put in "half A**ed effort", you will get "half A**ed results" guaranteed.

I don't know about YOU all, but my TIME is a VALUABLE commodity. Every day I am trying to squeeze more in to my time awake than the day before. Therefore, I want the hours of my day to COUNT. If I choose to include something or someone in my life, I want that something or someone to ADD TO MY LIFE. To increase my knowledge, or my physical strength, or my emotional, spiritual state of mind. If something or someone doesn't fit that bill, or worse yet, that someone or something is DETRACTING from my life- adding stress, anxiety, emotional pain, etc. - then it's time to break free. Seriously! If you hate your job and you complain about it every day, every week, every month every year - STOP. Just stop. You either stay put and SHUT UP or you GET THE GUTS TO MOVE ON. Moving on is the best thing you can do. Get out of your comfort zone. Be the BEST you can be. Take a chance, step out in faith. LIVE OUT LOUD.

I was watching some of my old Sex & The City DVDS (they are awesome every time, I so miss that show) and Season 6 where Carrie was dating Berger.....oh it was PAINFUL to watch them together....they fought ALL THE TIME. She was trying to either help him or encourage him or understand him and he's all pouty and bratty and angry and bitter.....I see that a lot- couples that are together that fight all the time. What's the point? If a relationship is THAT MUCH WORK, um, something ain't right. NEXT. People, stop being afraid to be alone!!! Dang! I gotta tell you, right now, I am LOVING being alone more than ever. Granted, I've always tended to be that way, needing my space, but seriously, never again will I allow myself to be in a relationship that is ALL WORK AND NO REWARD. It's NOT about being selfish, it's about seeing what is THERE and if it is ALL WORK, move along.

Wow. I didn't plan to write this much but hey, that's my flow. And speaking of FLOW, yea, TTOM. Good times, 10 days early- WTH? I told you all, my hormonal imbalance hoo-ha is still trying to get back to normal. IT BITES. ;-0

Anyway, here are two new fabulous and fun bloggers I wanted to share with you - check them out and give them some blogger LUV!! and one last thing; I LOVE YOU GUYS!! I LOVE YA!!!!

BRING IT!!!

2009-03-20T17:11:00.001-05:00

Just In Time For My Birthday!

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OMG PEOPLE. MR. JAY- CHECK IT.

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LMAO

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YESSSSSSS!!!!

2009-03-19T15:36:00.003-05:00

WORK IT BABY. OWN IT. I heart Cathe. Hey, who has STS? Thoughts? Likes, dislikes? Do you need a ton more home gym equipment? Just curious. ;-) Kids, had a killer Back/Biceps workout today and some cardio. (Doing them both at lunchtime now, Jenny said OK!) I definitely went UP in weights again. Lat pulldowns I was up to 75, where last week I was doing 60-65. I love getting stronger. And biceps, always love doing those. I hate that my right bicep is just THAT much more developed than my left.....oh well.

Here is a funny observation too about men at the gym. It parallels real life. The major dweebs are the most obnoxious STARING/STALKING ones. Ohhhh man I was on the stairmill and this dorky dweebfest guy was standing TALKING to his friend on the treadmill in front of me. Kept turning back to me and WINKING. Yes. Winking. I wink, but I'm MAKING FUN OF PEOPLE THAT REALLY THINK WINKING IS COOL. Oh dear.

Feeling fabulous. Ready to rock. Lots to do. How is YOUR week going?? Being good?? ;-)

What a Fabulous Morning. NOT. hahaha

2009-03-17T11:27:00.001-05:00

MEOW. MANOLICIOUSNESS. PART DEUX.

2009-03-16T17:09:00.002-05:00

*Ahem.* Moment of Silence. Dear God In Heaven, Thank You For Creating Marcus. Love Kelly.

I CRUSHED it at the gym people. Feels AWESOME!! WOOT!! I went up in all my weights and did those nearly impossible push ups on the bosu. Well, nearly impossible for SOME OF US.

I'm working on the pull-ups too. My guy Dave at the gym showed me some training I can do, you jump up on to the hangy things (WHATEVER) and then slowly lower yourself down. It's helping.

Gots to run. Tons to do. Love you All, Yes I do. (that's a rhyme!)

Enjoy some more Monday Manjoyment, with an outdoor sports theme. Keep it active people.

SLIDER. YOU ARE A THING OF BEAUTY.

Monday Manjoyment. All Better Now. ;-)

2009-03-16T11:21:00.003-05:00

Wow. That's nice back definition. Indeed. hehehehe. Hey Kids!! what's UP??? I'm off to go KILL IT in the gym. That's right. I'm on FIRE!!! Doesn't take much, or is it my SuperPump250? LOL

I will vlog this afternoon, since hello KELLY is running way BEHIND this morning WHAT? Did I say BEHIND?? oh Dear. Kelly. Dirrttty. Now, enjoy some Monday Manjoyment themed music, which is also key for our training at the gym.....ENJOY.

Also, please note MR. JAGOFF NICKELBACK BAND MANAGER THAT MADE ME STOP RECORDING VIDEO AT THE CONCERT- THERE ARE ALREADY 20 OTHER VIDEOS UP ON YOUTUBE OF THE CONCERT. DORK. CLUELESS.

Sunday Vlog Rambling..!!

2009-03-15T14:53:00.001-05:00

Sometimes, You Need a TIME OUT.

2009-03-14T19:50:00.003-05:00

Hey Kids. Just stepping in to say hi, do a quick post and let you know....I didn't fall and not get up!! I've had a really ROUGH couple of days. I can't really share, but suffice it to say it's times like this when a lot just tumbles down on you all at once that you need to just TUNE OUT. I need to get some rest. I need to de-stress. I'll be back tomorrow. I promise!! ;-)

OMG MR. JAY KICKING BUTTS.

2009-03-13T10:28:00.004-05:00

Kids, Mr. Jay sent me this video they did of his Boot Camp in Boca. I MISS YOU MR. JAY. You can see peeks of him prancing around in here with the Jay Walk. Ya know. Sniff Sniff. ;-)

TGIF People!!

2009-03-13T10:13:00.001-05:00

Pre-Nickelback VLOG. And, I'm OUT!

2009-03-12T12:30:00.000-05:00

Thursday Dual VLOG-A-THON

2009-03-12T08:51:00.001-05:00

Oh Dear God. 24 Hours Until THIS.

2009-03-11T11:54:00.001-05:00

Tomorrow night, me and Miss Anna. Nickeback. Oh dear GOD. First song is off the new album so no video...but I'm sure you can imagine it's GREAT for the gym. Second video, well just think of me and Miss Anna THERE tomorrow night. OH DEAR.

Happy Hump Day Dual VLOG-A-THON!

2009-03-11T08:47:00.001-05:00

How Often Do You Mix Up Your Routine to Avoid Plateau?

Keep PRESSING ON.

2009-03-10T14:53:00.003-05:00

Hello Ms. Jenny Lynn. Thank you very much. ROCKSTAR. Do you see why I listen to this wise one? hehehehe. I wanted to share - as I just got back from my intense butt kicking (no pun intended) lower body training.....that we have to KEEP THE FAITH. MizFit and I were talking about motivation and such, right? Well, seriously, people, every day, there is SOMETHING. Today, KO felt fat again. Yup. I didn't like my shirt blah blah blah and wanted to go home like a baby and cry. Well guess what? I smacked my own a** and stayed in the gym and crushed it. I was doing one legged deadlifts which I LOATHE and no joke= each set I was like, "Maybe I won't do the last set" haha!!! Then I imagine what my trainer (see exhibit A above) would say. She'd smack that talk DOWN!!! Push through it. Think about WHERE YOU WANT TO BE, not WHERE YOU ARE. Stay focused on your TARGET. Stop whining. Start winning. Win every day. Get over your wimpy self-talk and KICK BUTT. Because each time you do, you will get more and more PSYCHED to just CRUSH IT the next day, and the next day and the NEXT DAY!! WOOT!! COME ON!! ARE YOU MAKING EXCUSES OR MAKING PROGRESS?? ;-)

THRILLING.

2009-03-10T11:56:00.001-05:00

I KNOW! I KNOW! I need verbiage on this page. WRITTEN word. I know. Some of y'all can't watch my BLAH BLAH BLAH at work. I will write this afternoon if I can. DAYUM people! Swamped!!! Totally and completely.....SWAMPED. BURIED, IN THE WEEDS, YA KNOW.

KO/MizFit Dual VLOG-a-THON Day #2

2009-03-10T10:53:00.001-05:00

Today's Question: How do you keep motivated to workout? I tend to lose my motivation quickly.

Monday Manjoyment Time.

2009-03-09T14:30:00.002-05:00

DEAR. GOD. THANK YOU FOR CREATING HUGE JACKMAN. (hee hee @lizwebpage, you got me girl). Let's all pause for a moment and think deep thoughts. YUMMY!! He is F-I-N-E. I am pretty sure if you look up Manolicious in the dictionary, you'll find our dear Mr. Jackman. Indeed.

I just KILLED IT in the gym-Chest and Triceps WOOT!! Kids, I got to the pushups part of my superset and was reaching failure, what does that tell you? Also there was a guy there today that was as big as the Hulk. Training next to me. He scared me, but at the same time I wanted to say, "Will you hold me?" WHAT? Is this wrong?

Gots to run peeps. Enjoy today's Monday Manjoyment Video - WOLVERINE out very soon!! SWEET!! Plus some more KO Vlog action.

Me & MizFitOnline- DUAL VLOG WEEK!!

2009-03-09T08:21:00.002-05:00

Hey Kittens!! My dear adorable friend and Tweep- MizFitOnline

are doing DUAL VLOGS all week long. We've take the top questions that our peeps have asked us to address and we will answer them all week on our Blogs. Click through and check her fantastic blog out and HEY! If you have questions, pass it on and let us know!! ;-) WOOT!!!

Sunday Night VLOG.

2009-03-08T21:58:00.001-05:00

You Must Watch.

2009-03-08T11:38:00.001-05:00

This Is a FANTASTIC Read.

2009-03-08T11:09:00.003-05:00

Tweeps and Peeps- Just stumbled on this article at "Zen Habits" Blog- obviously I'm adding this to my 200Million Blogroll list....LOL. Check this out and then check out the Zen Habits Blog.

Read the Article, "How to Get Bruce Lee Like Strength Without Ever Going to a Gym". Enjoy.

Lovely.

2009-03-07T18:56:00.002-06:00

Peeps. I honestly don't even know what to put in this blog post. I think my earlier post showed I had to leave a day LATE for the Arnold based on a couple things, business-wise. But then I got there Friday afternoon and let's just say that within 12 hours, I had to deal with some unexpected and incredibly draining melodrama. There is no point in me sharing the horrid details but suffice it to say, it was horrible and I was apalled by the behavior of some people I was around. Completely apalled. But, lessons learned. As a result, I am now back in Chicago much earlier than anticipated and very upset at a wasted opportunity. I did get a chance to meet some great peeps from the Arnold, but I missed the shows and the chance to be involved more based on getting there late and then dealing with all the drama. BUT I simply am looking forward to next year's show when we plan to be there for the ENTIRE WEEK - and really enjoy EVERYTHING and everyone. Yes, I'm bummed but, like I said~ no point in crying over spilled milk. But I did have to share with you what happened because I know so many of you were looking for great pictures and such from the show. ;-( I'll have to make it up to you!! I promise I will. I promise!! Now, for me, I'm off to try and wind down, take a bubble bath, have some Starbucks and chill out. Love You All, and I missed you!!! XOXO

OH DEAR FORGIVE ME PEEPS & TWEEPS

2009-03-05T14:12:00.002-06:00

THIS POST IS DEDICATED TO MY SHOULDERS BECAUSE I JUST CRUSHED THEM!!!!!!!!!

WOOT! WOOT! WOOT!! Hells Yea I did. Holy Smokes, I swear that there was FIRE coming out at the gym! That's right, Who's Your Daddy? ME!

Kids, I'm so sorry about not posting yesterday, suffice it to say that my #1 goal is to MOVE as soon as humanly possible. I just don't get ANY SLEEP anymore. Ever. Period. Tomorrow morning I leave for the ARNOLD!! WOOT! and I'm bringing my camera and camcorder so you'll see all kinds of fun.....laptop so I should be able to upload over the weekend and such. Pray I don't forget like ONE ITTY BITTY CORD like I did in NYC! Phooey! ;-0

Gots to run my peeps- I have to get my nails done and such before I pack.....!!! Get to see all the cool blogger chicks- Angela, Steph, Tina, Stacey, Ruby....and my tweeps Mandy, Diana, and of course my WhipMaster Jenny Lynn WOOT! (Do you think she'll let me sneak a martini? WHAT?)

OUT!!

Supplement Links For You All:

2009-03-03T17:13:00.002-06:00

Guys, here are the products I have been referring to:

Remember, if you order more than $50.00, put the KELLY code in and you'll receive an extra 5% off! If you have questions, call the # on the site Best Price Nutrition and ask for John. He will help you. ;-)

TUESDAY Deep Thoughts. Yea Right.

2009-03-03T15:55:00.002-06:00

Today was Legs/Glutes/Abs. Holy Hell. I rocked it. Big time. And today, I saw something at the gym that frightened me. Seriously. And Dave my buddy witnessed it- there were two guys that should be #1 on Douchebag.com - they were DANCING in between their sets.....yes DANCING like N'Sync. Seriously. Think about that. I wanted to walk over and go, 'WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS??" I thought I was hallucinating. ;-0 Anyway, Jenny gave me new training now for the next four weeks. LOVE IT. I'm gonna be hurting tomorrow fo sho. How are you guys doing? I am sleepless in seattle still. For the LOVE OF GOD. I'm out. Talk to you tomorrow- gotta pack and get ready for the ARNOLD!! WHO'S GOING?? ;-)

MEOW MANJOYMENT VIDEO.

2009-03-02T10:56:00.001-06:00

Clearly, Gerard is MEANT to be my boyfriend. Call me.

Monday Manjoyment...

2009-03-02T10:41:00.002-06:00

Here Kitty Kitty!! Come to Kelly!! Oh Dear GOD. I think I just broke up with Ricky Martin for THE ROCK. Indeed. Ok peeps- are you starting your week off right? How can you go wrong with a cup of Manjoyment to start the week?? hehehehe. Boys, well, just look at the other days of the week and go from there! ;-) I'm off! I have Zucchini Protein Bread in the oven (recipe posted in the comments section peeps) and then I'm hitting the gym. WOOT! I was a bit down yesterday, feeling FAT and got mad....but I'm 200% back in the GAME. I don't give in to LAME!! Thank you Sherry for getting me back in the mindset. WOOT yea yea yea yea yea!!!!! Let's make this week ROCK!! I'm off to Columbus on Thursday!! For the ARNOLD!! If you are going- email me and we'll make sure everyone has each others' cell #s to text and meet up!! I'm so excited!! ;-)

The Only Way To FAIL is to QUIT.

2009-02-28T10:58:00.003-06:00

Hey Kittens!! How is your Saturday? Mine is good....although hello Ms. Pounding Headache, what's UP with that? Well, I was over at my parents' house last night, with the intentions of mayyyyybbbeee getting a full night's sleep. Wrong! haha. It's actually not a big deal but my niece was over there and so we slept in the "big girl bed" together and she was up at 2:30am needing some bathroom time LOL and then couldn't get back to sleep and then was up at 6:30am. People, this is one more reason out of 9 BILLION that I don't have kids. I LOVE my nieces, I would die for them and yet, I love giving them back to their owners when I'm done!! hahaha! ;-) I'm AUNT Kelly, don't call me MAMA!! LOL

So I just had Comcast here for the like 7th time to fix my equipment. I have a ton of work to get caught up on today- next week is THE ARNOLD!! WOOT!! Any of you going, send me an email so we can all meet up. Kelly Olexa at gmail dot com.

Stay tuned next week too- I'll be featuring my sweet friend and fellow kick butt blogger/vlogger Miz Fit, we'll be addressing the common questions that we get from our fabulous readers - so if there is anything you'd like to see us address, you know what to do...!!!! ;-) How fun!

Ok, well, the title of today's post doesn't need much elaboration kids. Do you want RESULTS? If so, you have to realize that the ONLY way to not get there is to quit. YOU WILL REACH YOUR GOAL. YOU WILL GET THERE, BUT THERE IS NO SCIENCE TO EXACTLY WHEN, SO STAY THE COURSE, KEEP PRESSING ON. When you doubt or get frustrated, that's why WE ARE HERE!! Call or text or email your buds, they will keep you on track. I'M HERE FOR YOU- if you have any idea how many people I tweet with or correspond with on Facebook or email or text STRICTLY for keeping them FOCUSED and on track~hey it HELPS and if that's what I can do, I am happy more than happy to do so.

Have a FABULOUS DAY kids. I personally am planning to go take a nap with some Excedrin for the time being. ;-) More to follow. LOVE YOU GUYS!!

TGIF Peeps!!

2009-02-27T10:52:00.000-06:00

Thrilling Thursday

2009-02-26T15:32:00.003-06:00

Isn't this picture fabulous? DAYUM - unreal conditioning on that bod. Work it girl. Today, I got NOT SO MUCH. As you'll see in my vlog, I am BEYOND EXHAUSTED. People, I'm convinced I'm in a government test project or something....they are waiting to see how much I can endure until I EXPLODE and try to kill someone. I'm supposed to be at an event downtown tonight, and I came home to rest and go to bed, even take a nap this afternoon. I just went into my room to lay down and BECAUSE IT'S RAINING, there is this dripping right outside my window- it sounds like someone is tapping the window with a hammer. So, there's that. There goes my nap. The world is out to GET ME with this no-sleep thing....what THE HECK IS GOING ON????

Someone save me. Someone help me. I am living in HELL right now. I digress. Enjoy the vlog sassiness today people. I'm going to go overdose on Excedrin PM and SLEEP ON MY FREAKING COUCH. You heard right. On my couch. Call me a medic. A cute one too. Please.

Remember, it's Best Price Nutrition for ordering your supplements peeps. And Jenny Lynn Fitness is where I ordered my Versa Grips mentioned in the VLOG below. And her cool clothes are at www.jljapparel.com. For Now. New Website is coming!! Stay Tuned!

WOOOPS Here it is. ;-)

2009-02-25T11:19:00.000-06:00

Monday Manjoyment Part Deaux

2009-02-23T16:51:00.004-06:00

MEOW. Darling, @lizwebpage this one is for you, Huge Jackman on request. And a little dessert, some Jason Statham butt kicking preview for Crank 2. Ahhhh the movies coming out in Spring.

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Monday VLOG and Um Rant. Oops.

2009-02-23T16:23:00.001-06:00

Monday Manjoyment.

2009-02-23T11:45:00.002-06:00

What's UP kids? Thank you to another Tweep last Monday that nominated Taye Diggs for today's Monday Manjoyment Moment. I'm off to train Chest/Triceps, and this is what I'm listening to in the car on the way. Some old school priceless MMMMM YEEAAAAAAA!!!!!!

SPICY VLOG TIME.

2009-02-22T19:24:00.001-06:00

GET YOUR GROOVE ON PEOPLE

2009-02-22T09:11:00.003-06:00

What's your story? Is your game on? Or is your LAME on? Whatchu WAITING for? The biggest time wasted is the time spent getting started. START NOW. Plan out your week. Plan out your eats. Make yourself proud. Cook, clean, plan, commit. And NEVER EVER EVEN THINK ABOUT GIVING UP. You can do ANYTHING you set your mind to. Dream Big. Find your focus point and don't take your eyes off the prize. No Excuses. No Obstacles. Embrace the challenge. DO IT.

Keeps Getting Better.

2009-02-21T17:06:00.002-06:00

Hey Guys!! Happy Saturday!! It's snowing and blowing here in Chicago- we got about 6 inches last night and it's WINDY as all heck right now. Mr. Rene is coming over for massage BLISS and can I say AMEN and how much I love my best friend? He is so awesome. Anyway, I've been too crazed today to shoot my vlog, so I did want to share with you all my thoughts. It's 3 weeks in to my training with Jenny Lynn and I am PSYCHED. I feel incredible. I also- just as I mentioned in yesterday's VLOG~ lovely TTOM arrived last night!! Crazy. So even with that and knowing that I feel swollen and gross and nasty (also that's why I felt I could eat a horse the past 2 days....dang!)- I am so FULL IN THE ZONE you cannot stop me. I SO KNOW with all that's in me that I am creating the physique that I want. Every day I am stronger and better and it's just not a "challenge" for me to eat what I'm supposed to or to do the work. I'm in it to win it. I'm IN. I'm UNSTOPPABLE. I will keep pressin on NO MATTER WHAT. Nothing will make me stray from the course, NOTHING.

And like I said, CONQUER YOURSELF. I truly believe we are our own worst obstacles. Self-doubt, or disbelief when you don't see IMMEDIATE results, or when your results aren't DRAMATIC enough- that's when it's easy to say, 'FORGET THIS!' - well don't. That's precisely when you PUSH HARDER. You drill it, you work. You show up. And you will be so proud of yourself and just BELIEVE that every right meal, every workout, every day you CRUSH IT= you are chiseling your physique and improving your conditioning THAT MUCH MORE.

BELIEVE IT EVEN WHEN YOU CAN'T SEE IT. BELIEVE IT EVEN WHEN YOU DON'T FEEL LIKE IT. BELIEVE IT EVEN WHEN YOU DOUBT, WHEN YOU ARE SCARED, WHEN YOU ARE ANGRY- WHATEVER IT IS, PRESS ON. KEEP IT UP. DON'T GIVE IN. DON'T GIVE UP.

TGIF Peeps.

2009-02-20T14:14:00.000-06:00

Turn Up the Heat People.

2009-02-20T08:56:00.001-06:00

Thursday Thrilling Vlog Time. Enjoy HA!

2009-02-19T14:34:00.003-06:00

Hey Guys and Gals!! Here's what is so funny. God decided to send me a gift today. Watch my vlog and you'll see I was feeling TITANIC-ISH today (read: FAT) and I forced myself to get to the gym anyway. Good Kelly. Well I was there and just wrapping up when this guy walked over to me and introduced himself to me and said something along the lines of, "I've seen you in here training the past few weeks, and I Just wanted to tell you that all your hard work is paying off...!! I can tell that you really come in here and FOCUS and WORK not just fluff around and try to pick up guys or anything." WHOA. Talk about just what the doctor ordered. What a nice guy. So, Lee, even though you don't read my blog yet, THANK YOU FOR MAKING MY DAY.

Gots to run people. I BLASTED my shoulders today, BLASTED BLASTED BLASTED. I love Delts. And there really are some whacko chicks at my gym. Seriously. And THEN I went in the sauna after my workout and guess who was in there? You guessed it, the guy I was talking about the other day, the one that is on Girlfriend Arrest.....yea, well he was in there without said girlfriend and when I walk in he walks OUT to the pool area. Then as I leave, he comes BACK IN THE SAUNA. I said a big HELLO to him when I came out. I should have grabbed him in a really passionate hug just to FREAK HIM OUT. And his woman. hahahahnaha I'm evil I know. ;-)

Also, the link to Jenny Lynn's Clothing Line is Here: Jenny Lynn Apparel.

It's Now Or Never.

2009-02-19T11:31:00.001-06:00

LOVE THIS SONG. And it doesn't hurt that Mr. Bon Jovi is looking quite delicious in this video, which- what's UP with the storyline? Do we really need one? And why do so many Bon Jovi songs have to have the names of people in them? Tommy and Tina?? huh? I digress as usual. Anyway, love the words- "it's now or never.....I just wanna live while I'm alive." LIVE IT.

CRUSH IT.

2009-02-18T17:50:00.002-06:00

Here's what you do. Decide WHAT YOU WANT. Got it? Now BELIEVE you can make it happen. Figure out what it will take for you to do this. Commit to it. Commit that you won't stop. Commit that you will not doubt, not falter NO MATTER WHAT. If it takes LONGER than you thought, if you get sidetracked or timed out, no matter WHAT you don't give up. Because the ONLY WAY TO FAIL is to give up.

Kids, I am more ON FIRE than ever. And that feels unbelievably magnificent. I want this for YOU. I want YOU to get up every day PSYCHED TO MAKE YOURSELF PROUD. Blow yourself away. DREAM BIG. Make it happen. Make it happen every day. And slowly but surely you will feel like you are walking on AIR. Like you are UNSTOPPABLE. Because, if you decide to do it, YOU ARE UNSTOPPABLE. I AM UNSTOPPABLE.

I have NO DOUBT WHATSOEVER, that this year I will see my best body conditioning EVER. Do you think I doubt that I will proudly post MY progress pictures here? NO DOUBT> stay tuned.

My abs are on fire. DOMS in my back and biceps are starting to whisper to me, "Kelly OHHH I am coming your way.....tee hee tee hee". BRING IT.

Happy Hump Day!

2009-02-18T11:40:00.000-06:00

Build On It.

2009-02-17T17:23:00.003-06:00

Hey Kids!! How are you tonight? I'm ON TOP OF THE WORLD!! Success is SWEET! And today's blog is called "Build On It" because that's what we do, that's what I do- I BUILD on each day's success. Today I SO didn't want to wake up, or let's say I was so tempted to sleep in. Good Kelly talked me into getting up and that was AWESOME. This routine, this getting up at 5:30am is now a part of me....as is my new training with Jenny Lynn and my RESULTS. People, the results are BUILDING daily. I see a little something EVERY SINGLE DAY. And in my mind, I am so much stronger because I am overcoming the biggest obstacle; ME. I am my own worst enemy- when I don't want to do Smith Machine Squats because I hate how my tummy feels AT THIS MOMENT when I'm in deep squat. GET OVER IT KO because every day your abs get tighter and stronger and leaner and every day, you are BURNING THROUGH THE FAT THAT YOU WANT TO. Every day. I have no doubt. My eating is so spot on it frightens me. In a good way. I have NEVER been this focused...I think I THOUGHT I was, but no way. Getting here is GREAT. Staying here is sweet. Getting better daily and building on every day's success.....THERE IS NOTHING BETTER.

You know what else ROCKS? Being damn proud of what I'm doing. I'm proud of my training. I'm proud of my a**kicking. I'm proud of how my body is responding. I'm proud of how dedicated I am to this- to what I am creating and what is a focus for the rest of my life.

That's why I say, EACH DAY, KEEPS GETTIN BETTER!!! Are you making today COUNT??

COME ON!!! NO EXCUSES! MAKE PROGRESS, NOT EXCUSES. AIM HIGH. NEVER SETTLE.

Allspice. Got Some Mo Fo Ya.

2009-02-17T10:49:00.001-06:00

Oh! Ooops! I Did It AGAIN!! Manolicious! ;-0

2009-02-16T10:58:00.002-06:00

Sorry, kids. I'm feeling like giving you a DOUBLE DOSE of Monday Manjoyment. Please proceed with caution. HEE HEE HEE HEE.

Monday Manjoyment. Indeed.

2009-02-16T10:49:00.002-06:00

Whoomp! There it is!! Ladies, my dear friend Mandy has been bold enough to pass on her votes for who MM will be- I take nominations!! Come ON blow my mind with your ideas!! Let's keep the variety coming! That's the gift that keeps on giving. And now, please enjoy today's Monday Manjoyment Video as well. Grab a cup of Starbucks and sit back and chill baby. SWEET.

Dork Recovery Time.

2009-02-16T10:11:00.001-06:00

Seriously? Slap Me.

2009-02-15T16:14:00.003-06:00

Truly, I deserve the KO Airhead Award for the day. I shot a VLOG this morning and was so shocked at how quickly it uploaded and processed on YouTube. FAIL. KO didn't ACTUALLY RECORD THE 2ND VLOG I SHOT duhhhhhh so the first 54 second one I shot was the one I uploaded. This is what happens when I only have one cup of Starbucks in the morning y'all. Dang.

Anyway, it's been a GREAT DAY. I had a comment both last night and today from two different people that said I am looking much slimmer- WOOT!! So nice to have that validation given to you when you don't ask for it! (and you know me, I'm pretty much always fishing for compliments...ahem**) We went out to dinner and a movie last night- I had a plain filet (probably a bit more than the 4oz I'm allowed) and maybe 1/4cup-1/2 cup of a plain backed potato and some asparagus. I'm not gonna lie. I had some Twizzlers at the movie. Was it worth it? Not really. It wasn't a binge thing, but I just 'allowed myself' and it's just like....meh, not gonna go there again. I'm feeling way too good about my training and my "diet".

Today I went grocery shopping and stocked up on the usual suspects: Tilapia, Spinach, Ground Turkey, Broccoli, Green Beans, etc. I have sweet potatoes in the oven now, will probably cook the tilapia tomorrow afternoon. It is so nice to have all the food cooked and ready to go. I will tell you peeps something else- I was getting my meal ready for 4pm, and I took out a serving of Turkey Meatloaf, my broccoli etc. I remember Jenny Lynn telling me I could have my turkey meatloaf as long as it was the correct portion amount (in oz). I thought I was doing that. But something told me to weigh my portion. GUESS WHAT- it was over by 3oz!! PEEPS that crap ADDS UP especially when you are working on losing fat!! HELLO> I cut off 2 pieces and put it back. Gotta watch the details. I'm ON IT.

Ok, so sorry about the lack of KO Vlog today y'all. I know you will forgive me. PUHLEEZZ.

Are you ready for a killer week? Did you cook your food? Are you drinking your water? Are you MAKING PROGRESS INSTEAD OF EXCUSES? Are you AIMING HIGH? I know you are. Keep it up. Never Settle. Never Stray. Never Give Up.

WOOT!!

Happy Valentines Day Kelly O.

2009-02-14T22:59:00.000-06:00

OH. DEAR. GOD. Several Moments of Silence While I Absorb This.

Who's YOUR DADDY??

2009-02-13T16:43:00.001-06:00

TGIF Kids!! Quadruple Snaps to KO, I CRUSHED IT at the gym today. All I can say is WOOT, and then WOOT! again!!! Dang! KO, I'm sayin, you ROCK. And here's the thing that made my day~ this woman came up to me in the locker room and said she's seen me training here the past couple of weeks and was so impressed by my work. She said something to the effect of "How in the world can I get a body like yours?" So, after I turned around to see if she was talking to someone behind me, and then I caught my breath, I was like WHOA YOU JUST MADE MY DAY!! Obviously, I told her, I'm flattered but just beginning and I have a WAYS TO GO but that meant a lot to me, especially because this woman was clearly pretty darn fit!! THEN, right when I was wrapping up my training, this guy at the gym was on the inverted ab bench next to me- and he had helped me earlier on another machine adjusting the height~ Anyway, he said, "Do you have someone training you or do you make up your own stuff?" And I of course told him about Jenny Lynn and that I'm doing her program and that I had trained with Mr. Jay last year and such. It was so funny because he goes, "Well yea, you are doing all this stuff that like NO GIRLS DO, heck even most guys don't do!" hahahaha So I of course said, "Who's YOUR Daddy??" And then, he slapped me. Just kidding. But it was cool.

So SMOKIN DAY, I have a great evening ahead of me, a crazy busy (but good busy) day tomorrow and WOOT HOLY HECK lots and lots of goodness next week!! OOOOOOHHHHH Yeaaaa!!!!

Have a great weekend!!!

TGIF WOOT People!! Oh YEAAAAA!!

2009-02-13T11:14:00.003-06:00

HAPPY FRIDAY PEEPS!! Per the video, any of you that want to find out more about the supplements I am taking or other protein powders and weight training supplements, go to www.bestpricenutrition.com - there's also a phone number there, you can call and ask for JOHN (my bud) if you have any questions. These guys are so knowledgeable and friendly, they are there to help you and you'll LOVE them. Remember, any time you order more than $50, use the code KELLY to get an extra 5% off. ;-) I'm off to the gym to CRUSH IT. WOO-HOO. Heck YES!! You can't stop this!!!

Please. All I Ask Is For ONE NIGHT OF SLEEP.

2009-02-11T10:46:00.000-06:00

Bring It.

2009-02-10T10:49:00.003-06:00

I WILL do unassisted pull-ups this year. I will. NO doubt. What are your fitness goals for this year? Are you striving to make each training session better? Are you stronger, faster, better than last week? If so, why not? AIM HIGH. Think BIG. Never Settle. COME ON. Life is what you make of it, and it is UNLIMITED in possibilities.

Your past is irrevlevant and so are your excuses. Believe that if you do the work, the results will come. They will come at different times and in different phases for all of us. You all know - from reading my blog last year- all the medical drama I encountered and the setback and time lost from my training. Guess what? I'm only on Tuesday of week #2 with Jenny Lynn and I am CRUSHING IT. I can tell each day that my body is responding. And guess what? I'm eating, and eating plenty. I'm NOT counting calories. I'm not craving 'bad' food. (well aside from occassional fantasies of Krispy Kremes ....WHAT?) I'm a methodical machine of FOCUS. You can't stop me. You can't slow me down. Do you want to join me or what? COME ON!!!

Go out there and make today count. Today Matters. Stop putting off your goals and big dreams until next week. Who knows if you or I or anyone will even be HERE next week? Make today count. Do it, and do it WELL. Indeed.

I'm off to smash it at the gym- lower body style. I'm not gonna lie to you people. This chick, this KELLY O actually walked by my mirror this morning and looked at my BUTT and my hamstrings and was like, Head Tilt, WHOA, looking GOOD!!!! (and anyone that's been here a while knows that takes a lot...I haven't been feeling the love for my bootay for a while. But there's a warm fuzzy going on now. For sure. WOOT!)

Make it happen people. Make Progress, Not Excuses.

Are You Making EXCUSES? or PROGRESS?

2009-02-09T22:04:00.002-06:00

I'm off to bed kids. It's Monday- hope you all made today COUNT. I know I did. And tomorrow, that will be EVEN BETTER. Why? Because I can make it that way. KICK BUTT PEOPLE. ;-)

Oh I'm SORRY Is This a Duplicate MM??

2009-02-09T17:53:00.002-06:00

Heavens to Betsey. Mondays are SUCH a good thing. Someone send me this for my birthday.

And a Monday VLOG too?? YESSSS.

2009-02-09T14:43:00.000-06:00

Monday Manjoyment Part Deaux

2009-02-09T11:16:00.001-06:00

Whoomp There It Is! Both of these dudes were in the movie last night. Ladies, a must see. I think I know what I want for my birthday now. Indeed. ;-) WOOT>

Magnificent Monday Manjoyment, OHHH YESSS.

2009-02-09T09:44:00.002-06:00

UM. ER, UHHH OH UM YEA. SWEET MOTHER OF GOD! Can you tell that the movie Push INSPIRED ME last night? More than you know. I was thinking of today's Monday Manjoyment the entire hour on the stairmill. I mean, just because it made me want to work out. Totally innocent. Yea. Sure. NOT. Great movie, full of action and fighting and well- a lot MORE of the above. And guess what, the other gem of a man in this movie is going to be featured in MM Part Deaux. Watch out. ENJOY.

I Think THIS Will Do Nicely.

2009-02-08T12:42:00.001-06:00

Dear Heavens....everything KO likes in a movie. Bliss.

OHHHHHH YEAAAA!!!!

2009-02-08T12:11:00.002-06:00

Hey Kittens! So sorry about lack of posting yesterday- as you saw, I had my hands full with Aunt Kelly duties! Whoa. We went to bed last night around 9:30pm and sure enough, she's up at 5:30-6am ready to GO! So I'm a bit tired, just a bit- but LIFE IS GOOD- Mr. Rene is coming over for Massage, Movie and Dinner! WHOOPPEEE!!! Thank you GOD for bringing me such a quadruple whammy in a friend! ;-)

Anyway, I wanted to post THIS picture, because seriously, y'all after MY FIRST WEEK WITH MS. JENNY LYNN, I am so confident of achieving my goals this year, I'm BLOWN AWAY. I feel GREAT. I have implemented the new habit of waking up early and hitting the gym for my cardio first thing in the morning. I'm eating right, eating ENOUGH, preparing my food, taking my supplements (and new ones that I LOVE and that don't upset my tummy thank YOU!), drinking my water......and the mirror is telling me THAT WE ARE MOVING, WE ARE MAKING PROGRESS. I can only imagine what I'll see by the end of this month! And imagine, by the time my birthday comes around! And then the Wine Cruise!! WHOOOOOOOOOOPPPP!!!!

There is just NOTHING better than this feeling of being in control, of moving toward your target, of getting stronger and more fit every single day. I'm not even like THINKING of 'bad' food either. Yea I'm sure a few weeks from now, I'll want something but MY GOAL IS MORE IMPORTANT TO ME. That's the bottom line. I'm not willing to let temporary desires impede progress toward permanent goals.

So- that being said, I'm off to catch up on some long overdue blog reading! And to get ready for Mr. Rene. Let's plan to make THIS week better than LAST WEEK!! We can do it, HECK YEA WE CAN!! We are UNSTOPPABLE!!! WOOT!!!

TGIF!!! QUADRUPLE WOOT!!!

2009-02-06T14:03:00.000-06:00

I LOVE THIS, Cardio Music!!!

2009-02-05T17:42:00.001-06:00

Thrilling Thursday.

2009-02-05T15:14:00.003-06:00

Hey Guys and Gals!! It's Thursday. I had a SWEET Shoulders workout today with some abs...whoa, I smashed it!! WOO-HOO!! And you'll see in my vlog below, I was being a bit of a baby WAAAH today getting pissed off that I haven't dropped a whole size by now- I mean COME ON I've been 100% for 4 whole days!! Ha ha. I'm psycho. I'm impatient. I'm so READY for this, and it is SO HARD, we all know this, SO HARD to KNOW that we are getting there when we can't see a HUGE change right away. We gotta help each other KEEP THE FAITH. Keep Pressin on. Promise yourself that you will NOT EVER GIVE UP. EVER, EVER EVER. I will not. Keep thinking of bikini season. Keep thinking YOU CAN DO IT!! YOU CAN!!!! I gotta go guys!!

Happy Hump Day!

2009-02-04T15:17:00.002-06:00

HELLOOOOOOOOOO!!!! Another day, another morning of EARLY RISE CARDIO!!! Yes!! KO has established the routine! AMEN!! I'm up and at em every day at 6am now peeps!! How do you like them apples?? (who made up that saying, and what the heck does it really mean? HUH?) I am DOMS. That's it. I Have DOMS covering every inch of my body and it feels great. GREAT!!! WOOOT! ;-) Thank you Ms. Jenny Lynn. Dear God!

I did Back/Biceps today and WHOA. I'm in love. I've only been on this new gig with Jenny since Sunday and I feel amazing already and call me crazy, I can see slow changes...just enough!!! And dang I CAN SURE FEEL IT!!

So, it's Hump Day people. Have you had a great week so far? If not, MAKE TODAY THE TURNAROUND POINT! Get YOUR bootay to the gym tonight! And finish up this week strong!! Don't wait until Monday!~ You all should be thinking about shorts and tank tops and bikinis NOW!! That's right!! And lookin F-I-N-E in it!!

Ok, I'm out. I need some down time. You all ROCK. And also, I may have mentioned this before, but I'm mostly reading/commenting on all of your blogs over the weekend. I simply have to prioritize everything now, including reading the 2000 fitness/figure blogs I do LOL .Seriously. But I LOVE YA!!! ;-)