Endurance Training with Michael Swetnam

Here is a portion of my workout tonight

 with my personal trainer Michael. 

No Big Heads 2012

 The University of Alaska Anchorage Student Union Gallery

 held the 27th Annual, No Big Heads.

 A national juried self-portrait competition
of limited size and I entered a 8x10 oil on canvas painting.

To watch the video click link below
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IOuO1KXAC8

David Kassan, a realist portrait artist from Brooklyn,

 New York was the Juror for the show. 

David is known for his incredibly detailed life-size portraits,

 and it was an honor to hear him speak.

Being a Parent is a Blessing.

I cried today at Sams school.

 I heard a lil girl say to her,

 "I don't have a Mom" 

it broke my heart.

 That lil girl held my hand the whole time I was there.

 Ive held onto this disposable thing for 9 years,

 so much longer

 than some hold onto a life they created...

It doesnt make sense.

Turn To You - Michael Johns

I'm The Best You'll Ever Have

Change is gonna come

Ed Sheeran - This

My equilibrium is off when I miss you Jeremy Michael. 

Your energy inspires me. 

I have no doubt your spirit will soar

 when you find what it is you seek.

Anything But Typical

I was looking at my body tonight

 in disbelief at how small my frame is getting.

 Its amazing where I have been

 and exciting to see where I am going.

 Dont envy what I have done,

 instead shoot for who I have become.
More strong, fast, healthy, wise and happy!

 Get rid of what is holding you down in life.

 If you want something, go get it!

Push Press with Amanda Delight

Progression.

I am a single parent that works full time.

 I maintain a household all by my self

 and despite my demanding schedule,

 I still make it to the gym every day.

 I do my hair, wear makeup and enjoy

 putting on a little dress with heels now and then.

 I have no excuses

 and I think you should stop listening to yours.

 Just because you are busy,

 doesn't mean that you can't take time for yourself,

 your health and embrace your femininity.

 Set the bar high and reach for it!

 The only thing stopping you from reaching your goals, is you! 

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Arm Day.

Pure Entertainment

Remember

Skin

Yes, I have stretch marks.

 And after 18 hours of labor,

 I earned them...

and have continued to earn them every day since.

 I forgot how much this hurts. F*ck! 

Fit and Fabulous!

 Michael pushed me tonight and it was fantastic!

 Wait, he would say he pushes me every night...

and he does,

 Im just extremely happy with tonight's workout.

 Im feeling it and I know my ass is going to hurt tomorrow

 and that my friends is fabulous!

That Way Again

The Correlation Analysis

My daughter and I at the statue of liberty.

 Maybe some day these kind of quotes will be powerless to me.

 But until then,

 they will continue to talk to me

 and give me the drive to keep walking.....

running...crunching...lifting...

and there it is,

 the direct correlation.

Time Is On My Side

Left taken 3-20-11 with my iphone 4,

 size 12 jeans (clearly too big), a medium shirt with a 36 DD bra.

Right taken 9-2-12 with my iphone 4S,

size 12 jeans (that I paint in cause I love them), an XS shirt, and a 32D bra.

 Was I happy with my image then, absolutely.

 Is this subtle change worth the money,

 time, effort and pain?

 Without a doubt.

 I told a friend last night

 this its a long slow process,

 and it is.

 Change does not happen over night
and it is not easy.

 But, the only thing stopping you from having the body

 and over all health you have always wanted, 

is you!

A Delight Volkswagen Short Bus