I hope that everyone's weekend is off to a fantastic start.  I had a great workout this morning.  I feel so grateful every time I walk into the gym and can push my body and make it change.  Not everyone has the will power or the desire to make changes in their bodies.  That is where we are different.  We are taking the steps that we have to make our bodies change for the better.   Be proud of yourself for getting up each morning and making it to class.  I know that it would be much easier to sleep through class in your warm bed, but making the effort to come to class each day is what will challenge your body and make it change! 

Friday we had record numbers in the 5:15 class.  Only one missing member.  That is amazing for such an early class.  I can see how badly you all want it.  Thank you for getting up.  Thank you for making the effort and for working so hard.  Consistency really is the key!  Before you hit the snooze button on Monday, think about how amazing you feel after the workout is over.  Think about how energized you are all day.  Exercise does that for you!  Putting yourself first and making your body healthier is a part of your day. 

Keep up the consistency 5:15 class.  If you are thinking about hitting the snooze on Monday, don't do it.  Put your shoes by your alarm clock and make the commitment to yourself to get to class and workout.  I will be there waiting for you to cheer you on!  :)  No excuses, no regrets.

Monday is weigh day again.  What have you done over the last two weeks to reach your goals?  Have you chosen healthier options to eat?  Have you gotten out and enjoyed the beautiful fall weather and taken a walk with your loved ones?  Chris and I have made our nightly walks an important part of our day.  Don't wait, the weather will soon be a bit more unforgiving than it is now, so get outside and get moving.

This will be the last weigh day before the end of the competition, it is hard to believe how fast the weeks go by.  In just three short weeks, I will be up on stage (winning another trophy, if I have anything to say about it:).  My body has dramatically changed in the last couple weeks, and I am right on track.  I tried on my suit this morning to be sure, and I am getting there!  The two a day workouts are paying off.  The strict diet is worth it.  I am going to make you proud again!

For more info about this show:  http://www.kevinnoble.com/.  Apparently, the tickets to this show will sell out before the event.  We will be placing our order for tickets this week.  I am not sure if any of you are planning to come to my show.  I would love to have the biggest cheering section again :) but I do not expect you to make the drive.  If you are planning on coming, and want to be included in the ticket order, please let me know.  Seats are assigned, so you will be next to my family. 

Thank you so much to those of you who have signed up for the Jingle Bell Run.  We have formed a MyLeanBody Boot Camp team.  I am so excited to have 15 members so far!  The race is November 14, 2010 at 1 PM.  Please visit our team page to join.  .  Please invite your friends and families to join us.  Chris will be running with the girls, too.  I would love to have spouses, fiances, boyfriends, nieces, cousins, moms, etc. all join our team!  If things go the way I have them planned in my head, we will be celebrating my win at this race!  Go Team Blaudow!! 

Have a great rest of your weekend.  Thank you so much for your hard work!  Make a commitment to yourself and to me during this competition.  Give me your all and I will continue to give you mine!  Make the commitment that for the next three weeks you will do everything that you can to reach your goals.  I am going to do it.  You can do it as well.  Eat healthy foods.  Make good choices.  Stay active throughout the day.  Reach out to the others in class if you need support.  Ask me for help.  I can do it.  You can do it.  Let's work together.

Love, Emily