my mother, the rock star!

My momma is spending the week at the Biggest Loser Resort in Mailbu, CA this week - working out 6x a day and eating fresh, healthy foods as part of her kick start to the new year. 


She has long been an inspiration to me though.  Before I was out of college, she pursued multiple BA and MA degrees (I believe she has over 5 now) and hiked the entire Appalachian Trail.  Since her 50th birthday, she has trained for and completed multiple triathlons (including an Ironman) and marathons.  Here are some pics from her endeavors - 


                                   Disney Half Ironman Finish

                                                 The bike leg at Disney

                           My 30 second support run during the Ironman

                       
                                       The Ironman Finish

  
                                      Marine Corp Marathon

Just looking through these pictures inspires me.  It's time to get out there and make something happen! 


Since I've now reached my highest weight in years, I've decided I'm going to start the p90x fat burner diet (Kris has agreed to do the same - it never works unless he does it too).  We're going to start the workout soon, but wanted to get a jump start on the diet since the first phase left us both with little energy last time we did it.  We're also TTC so I'm not sure if doing a workout/diet as strenuous as p90x is a good idea right now.  Any thoughts? 


According to the book, I can have 1800 calories/day.  It's also broken down by food group servings - 


5 proteins
2 dairy
1 fruit
2 veggies
1 fat
1 carb
1 single snack
1/2 protein bar
1 recovery drink
1 condiment


I've used Weight Watchers off and on for over 10 years now but I can't seem to make any difference recently.  I think I need a real jumpstart just like my mom is doing now so I hope this p90x will serve as a budget version (since I already own it and can't possibly afford to go to CA)...Here goes nothing!