Brendita's Blog

Hey Chicas... and Chico(s?). I am so sorry. I have been in pain (my head) off and on, for a week. Yesterday, the pain was so intense, I fell out. I can't really say I fainted because I think it was just 2 or 3 seconds. I will be back b/c I'm too stubborn not to be! I am going to take the results of the Spring Booty Camp Challenge to the forums, so please follow me there.... it will be in the exercise & nutrition forum. I shall post tomorrow morning.

Thanks to everyone who participated. I think it was kind of fun. I wish I could have seen it through to the end, but, well, life happens, ya know?

Hey Bootyiers. I am really, really sorry that I dropped the ball, but my head and eyes have been hurting so much, I couldn't even think about sitting in front of a bright monitor to post.

Please: Tell me your story regarding the challenge. This weekend, I will start a "Post Booty Camp" thread on our forum, so we can use it for future refeerrnec. We'll hold future "challenges" on the forums, to make everyone's lives easier. In the meantime, write your story here, regarding the challenge. THIS will be used to pick our winners. Write whatever your feel is relevant.

I thank you for participating and I look forward to hearing from each and every one of you.

All right, Bootyiers: I've been slacking with the posts, but I know you're already armed with enough knowledge to complete these last days. Please, let me hear what you've been up to... we need to choose some winners!

Workout today and drink lots of (guess?) WATER! GREEN TEA! No artificial sweeteners!!

Ciao Bootyiers. I hope you all had a great day yesterday. As I mentioned, I would like for you to abstain from animal flesh today: no fish, no meat, no poultry. Get your (much needed) protien from legumes, beans, nuts or eggs (2 maximum). Lots and lots of water, fresh fruits, fresh veggies, green tea.

I would also like for you to do a mini workout. The choice is yours. You can do the one I sent you the link to yesterday or "The Daily Show" (TV) workout. Remember, if you're trying to stretch your muscles to be able to do a split, you should do those stretches every day (or night) after you're leg muscles are warmed up. I will continue to post stretches for the split after the Spring Booty Camp has commenced.

Now, please, share with me what your goals WERE when you began this challenge. I would also like you to post a sample menu of what you have eaten and drank, more or less, during the last 25 days of the challenge. It's NEVER too late to make a life style change, so even if you're just joining us, feel free to post. We will be choosing our winners after everyone has posted their goals and menus. The winners will be chosen by EVERYONE, based on your goals and your final submission, which you will post the day after the challenge has ended. If you've been "lurking" and following the challenge without posting, this is the time to overcome your shyness and let EVERYONE know what you've been up to.

Let's all help one another. PLEASE: Post your "Booty Adventures". You never know who you may be helping. I, too, will post my story, but I will wait until the end of the challenge, when I am in a better place, emotionally. I look forward to hearing from you ALL!!

Ciao Bootyiers. I'm here! I'm here! I assure you, I will be fine. I have not abandoned you.

Today, with five days left in the challenge, I want you to REALLY workout HARD. Work up a sweat, a sweat that makes you thirsty. Then, quench that thirst with a quart of cold water. Keep on drinking lots of water throughout the day. In addition to your regular workout, I'd like for you to do this workout from the Turn Over A New Leaf Challenge. Push ups, leg raises, lunges and sit-ups. Do it immediately after your workout OR two hours before going to bed. You're going to be doing it again tomorrow, without your regular workout. I will post more detailed instructions about what tomorrow will entail when I wak up tomorrow.

For today, I want you t be sure to drink lots and lots of water and get your workout in TODAY! Again, you'll be doing your regualr workout (warm up, 25 minutes minimum of cardio, stretches and strengthening exercises) AND the exercises I demonstrated in the link above. Tomorrow will be a animal protien free day, although eggs will be permitted. In otherwords, no animal flesh: fish, poultry, beef, meat. You'll get your portien from eggs, tofu, beans, legumes, textured vegetable protien (veggie "meat") or nut butter. So, plan your day accordingly: Pack lunch if needed. I would also LOVE it if you made it a dairy free day, too. If that's not possible, don't sweat it. Tomorrow, I would like ALL paricants to post their goals, a sample of your eating schedule/menu that you followed during the challenge. Tomorrow's entry will be used to choose a winner, although it won't be the sole deciding factor. I will ask for one more post, at the end of the challenge, where each of you will have an opportunity to state your case re: why YOU should be crowned "Ms. Spring Booty 2010".

Thank you all for your kind support and encouragement. I will be back to normal soon...

((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

Ciao, Bella Bootyiers.

Please forgive my lack of direction these past days: I am not feeling like myself. I know that by now everyone knows what to do, so please, just keep checking in. In a few days, I will ask you all to post your progress notes. I am truly sorry that this life crisis I am going through happened at the last leg of our 30 day challenge, but rest assured, I am with you. Let me hear from you: It will do my soul good!

Hello Everyone. PLEASE, keep up with your workouts and eating regimens! And, please, try to do the "split" stretches 6 days a week: After muscles are warm. On Thursday, I will ask all Bootyiers to post their progress, detailing eating habits (what's changed, what's new, what's "out"), weekly skin/hair spa/conditioning care routines and workouts. We're almost to the end of the challenge, but really, it's just the beginning!

Keep us updated, please!

Hey Everyone! Sorry, but I was unable to post yesterday. Please, repeat what you did last weekend and tomorrow, we'll catch up.

Buenos Dias, Everyone. Have I lost you all? Please tell me I haven't! We have 11 days left. Let's make the most of it! We WILL continue on after the 30 Day Booty Camp. I will continue to post fitness tips and "assignments". But, for now, let's just make this Booty Camp the best it can be. Are ya with me? Holler BACK! But, before you holler, try this stretch after your leg muscles are thoroughly warmed up and pliable"

Flexibility Exercise to do a 3 Way Split: Sit on the floor, legs spread as wide as you can, back straight, head high, chest up, shoulders back. Keep looking straight ahead and put both hands on the floor in front of you, in between your legs. "Walk" your hands out, keeping your head up. Bring your chest towards the floor without allowing your back to collapse (You are trying to get your chest to the floor). As you do this separate your legs. You should feel the muscles of the inner thighs engaging: These are the muscles that must be loosened for a split.

Take the stretch as far as you can. You do NOT want to tear your muscles, so when you feel the muscles engaging, stop and hold the position for at least 60 seconds. Breathe deeply as you hold the position. After 60 seconds, relax and then try to go a bit lower. Once you're as low as you can get, hold for 60 seconds. Repeat this stretch/hold/relax routine twice more.

For the 11 days remaining in the challenge, I'd like for you to do this 6 days a week: You're working out 6 days a week, so I want you to do this series of stretches after each workout, when your leg muscles are warm and pliable.

If the instructions are in any way unclear, PLEASE, don't guess or try to improvise: Ask me for clarification and I will do my best to explain. For now, please, keep on track: Water, green tea, good food, rest, recuperate, exercise: Think GOOD thoughts and support one another!

I hope you all have a GREAT FRIDAY!

Hello Bootyiers! Once again, I am sacked with a headache. I do not want you to give up on this 30 day challenge!!! PLEASE! I don't want to play the pity card, but I'm about to....... please: Keep up the good work! Even if you're JUST joining us: YIPPEE!!! The wram weather is coming up and this is the time when a lot of women start to think aboit their body's appearance. It is my hope that you are thinking of the big picture (your health & fitness) regarding your reasons for participating in this 30 Day Challenge. But, whatever it takes, man! If you want to look good in this seasons fashions, by all means, let that be what motivates you.

So, I'm not feeling well, so I can't get as detailed as I'd like. I wanted to focus on flexibility this week. This is what I'd like you to do:

• Continue your workout schedule: a full workout (minimum of 25 minutes cardio, strength training, stretching) 4 times a week and a "mini" workout 2 days a week)
• Continue with your eating plan: TONS of water, eating small well balanced meals every 2.5 or 3 hours, drinking green tea, no artificial sweeteners, don't drink with your meal, aim for AT LEAST one vegetarian day per week (i.e. no fish, chicken, beef, etc) and ideally at least one vegan day per week (no eggs, dairy, honey).
• Keep track of your eating! Post your food diary HERE for support
• BE HONEST! Even if you don't post what you eat, drink, it's a good idea to be aware of what you're eating. You'd be surprised to learn what you eat/drink. So, maybe for one day, keep a list of everything that you snack on or drink.
• Remember: You are NOT on a diet! Diets are BAD! They're temporary. The goal of this challenge is for each and every one of you to build a blueprint for a healthier lifestyle, that incorporates exercise and healthful eating into each and every day.

Tomorrow, I will post the ONE stretch I would like each and every one of you to incorporate into the remaining days of the booty challenge. Please: POST! Update! Talk! I need you all to keep each other motivated. My head is aching, so I can't spend as much time as I'd like to on the PC. Yes! I'm playing the sympathy card again !!!

Thank you all: YOU ROCK! YOU CAN DO IT!!!