Diamond LA Pics

Here's a sneak peek of Diamond LA pics!

Before Hike
Me & Val during hike
At Santa Monica Pier
Me & Mary Bess at dinner
Jennifer Garner & Val

Fitness / Action Hero Babe Photoshoot

So here are my favorites... After narrowing down my photoshoot pictures *again*! lol... P.S. The photoshoot was a blast!

♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ BIG THANKS! ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

First, I'd like to thank my photographer, Charles Calia, from Avalon Studios in Edison, NJ (http://www.avalonphotovideo.com/). His studio has a lot of experience in wedding & event photography/film. P.S. his work speaks for itself (but I'd love to know what you think!)... Contact his studio if you need your own pictures taken (don't forget to mention my name)! :)

So we had 2 photoshoot themes (Click images to view them larger):

1. Fitness Babe
2. Action Hero Babe (Elektra, from the movie Daredevil, and Jill Valentine, from the movie/video game Resident Evil)

... FYI, now that the Diamond journey is over, my journey to health & fitness continues! I'm hoping to get leaner & stronger! Watch out!

My Action Hero Babe Theme Inspirations:

My Action Hero Babe pics:

6-week Progress Report: My RESULTS on my Diamond Coaching journey

Thank you ladies for all your wonderful support on my Diamond journey!! ... The journey does not end here! (I have new goals in mind).

Stats from 1/08/09 (when I first submitted my stats to Val for my Diamond Body Assessment) to 3/08/09 (the end of my Diamond Coaching Journey):

• Weight (lbs): -10
• Body Fat (at resting point - Using Omron Fat Loss Monitor, Athlete Mode): -3.7%
• BMI (Body Mass Index): -1.8
• Neck: -0.25"
• Chest/Back: -0.5"
• Waist (smallest part): -1.5"
• Waist (2” below belly button): -1.75"
• Hips/Butt: -0.75"
• Thigh (L/R): -0.63", -0.75"
• Calf (L/R): +0.75", +0.75"
• Bicep (not flexing) (L/R): 0", +.25"
• Bicep (flexing) (L/R): -0.25", 0"
• Shoulders: -0.25"
• Hip-to-Waist Ratio: -0.03

Comments: I notice the most dramatic changes in my backside, side shots and on the angle shots. In the angle shots, I definitely look less "fluffy"... Now that I achieved my initial goals, I've got new fitness goals in mind (leaning down slightly, but MAINLY adding a bit more muscle - I like the *feminine* athletic look).

Photoshoot pics & video coming later this week... I promise!

5-in-6 Progress Report, plus Quick Post-Photoshoot Report

K, so Saturday was the last day of the 5-in-6 for me... I lost 2lbs while doing it, not bad considering I've been eating clean for a little while now, plus I made some modifications to fit my lifestyle. Anyhow, on Sunday I plan to do my full body measurements, including bodyfat measurements, etc. For consistency, I will use the Omron digital bf monitor at the gym and I will compare it with the digital Accumeasure fat caliper I recently bought... Can't believe that Sunday is the last official-full day of the Diamond Coaching Club!!

Seems like the photoshoot was a *success*! My gosh I've literally been smiling ever since I left the photoshoot!! Anyhow, over 600 pictures were taken, and it'll take me a *while* to review ALL of them. I already took a sneak peak at a bunch of photos... it's hard to pick my favorites (so many good pics)! For now, I have to thank Charlie from Avalon Studios in Edison, NJ for all his hard work (http://www.avalonphotovideo.com/). P.S. If you live in NJ, he does a lot of wedding photography & film. He also has a lot of experience in other type shoots/events, but I'm sure he'd give you a special price if you mention my name!

Prepping for the 5-in-6

Gosh, next week I'm gonna be super busy. I gotta get ready for my upcoming photoshoot AND I plan on doing the 5-in-6! Geesh! The madness does not stop, lol... Fortunately, I thought of a way to make the 5-in-6 less stressful. Above all, I've got to stay positive in order to succeed. I love this quote, "Fail to Plan, and Plan to Fail!" That is true on so many levels. So planning will be key for next week!

Special Video Request - Balance Ball Exercises

Hi everybody!
This video is dedicated to those that requested it during last night's general RCR chat. I hope you enjoy!! Sorry if the audio is kinda low in the beginning.

Here is the link for several other balance videos I made (about 4 months ago): http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=smilebaby12345+balance&aq=f (P.S. in one of the videos I teach you how to progress to standing on the stability ball)!!


On another note, are you feeling down?? Think your life is bad? Need a quick pick me up?? ...Then check out: http://www.fmylife.com/ (It's bound to give you a good laugh - I promise, lol)!

Upcoming Fitness Photo Shoot!

Hi all!
Here I am getting ready for my upcoming fitness photo shoot! This is a *first* for me, so I'm really excited!! (P.S. I think this will be an awesome personal reward/achievement for me at the end of my Diamond journey).

If you've got questions, suggestions or feedback after watching this video, please let me know! I'm hoping to make this photo shoot a success! :)