Age	:	36
Goals acheived	:	Weight loss Increased stamina More energy

Gina is a former fitness instructor. After her divorce, she had to quit teaching classes to take on a full time job. Her new job involved frequent social gatherings (with food and wine) and eating out. In just 2 years, she had put on 80 pounds. Gina is ready and motivated to start her weight loss journey and get her body, self-esteem and energy back!

Incredible Abs	30 Day Shred
Ball Abs Workout	Lower Body

Make Me Over

I’ve Changed My Outlook on Life! (8/31/2009 8:42:23 AM)
I felt so great after filming the workout. It brought me back to my fitness roots
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I’m a Bootcamp Instructor! (8/28/2009 6:44:15 PM)
The girls and I have made a commitment to each other to lose weight for another 12 weeks so look for more updates from us and feel free to ask questions or join us on our journey!
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We did it!!! (4/29/2009 10:05:37 AM)
12 Weeks- Here already!  I cannot believe it.  Looking back on my goals I feel I overexcited them.   I lost two dress sizes I can do 20 pushups in a row! I can cross my legs I can paint my toes   Thank you all for your support! Check out the following Workout videos!  Jakie One-on-One Abs Biggest Looser Cardio Max 30 day Shred And share...
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MMO connection helps Santa Maria Children (4/29/2009 9:03:55 AM)
  I want to give a big thank you to ExerciseTV and eDiets for donating raffle items to the First Annual Business Enriched Poker Shuffle.  We had a great turn out and were able to donate over $3000 to Shoes for Students, CASA, and the Discovery Museum.  Hundreds of kids will benefit from our efforts.    It...
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Changing it up (4/22/2009 9:45:33 AM)
I had a great opportunity to change things up a bit. A good friend of mine invited me to workout with her at The Pit in Arroyo Grande. It was a blast and everyone was great! Here are some videos of the workout.
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People are changing with me! (4/2/2009 10:01:42 AM)
It is very exciting to be making a positive change in your life that it almost becomes contagious.  People are asking what I am having for lunch, checking in to see how much weight I had lost the week before, or being the cheering (or police) group when I go for the chocolate stash. I want...
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Are you just starting out? (3/31/2009 5:36:38 PM)
I had a great day yesterday. It seemed every where I went someone had a complement for me. It felt great. I also had two of my good friends to workout with at the gym. One of whom is so impressed, her husband and she are purchasing the eDiets food delivery program to prepare for...
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My Slacks Are Loose (3/25/2009 9:24:54 AM)
I’ve dropped a dress size and my size 14 pants are already loose. Here’s a view from head to toe.
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How I’m Making small changes feel BIG (3/18/2009 8:32:55 PM)
So while I am working out I always think of great things to blog about. I get myself all pumped and have a fantastic workout then once I am done…I am done. Shower and all I can think about is – bed-sleep-workout in the morning. So I thought I would right a blog on all...
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My workout plan for today (3/16/2009 5:56:56 PM)
So we have a new workout structure for this week.  We get to pick 90 min of any kind of workout we want.  Here is what I have planned for today.   AM:  sleep in- well okay it wasn’t planned    PM:  30 day shred 3  and a class at the new MMM Paragomi.  Kickboxing studio.    I will...
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Gina’s Confession: Week 4 (3/11/2009 3:49:07 PM)

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Sunday Hike (3/9/2009 10:20:24 AM)
Sundays we have been told to do something that we enjoy like bike, swim or walk for 60 min. I wanted to share with you the beautiful hike my friend and I went on Sunday.  2 hours of beautiful California beach scenes at Point Sal.   My foot has been a big factor for me and last...
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Surprising weigh in! (3/8/2009 8:29:57 AM)
Saturday I was utterly surprised!  I weigh myself straight out of the bed and in the nude before I head to the studio to weigh in with the girls.  I have a three hour drive and I try to eat and drink plenty of water so that I am prepared for the workouts.  My scale...
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Gina’s Working Hard (3/6/2009 10:16:24 AM)
Steve and I are working hard on my abs!
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Distractions (3/3/2009 9:53:27 AM)
I have many distractions this week. The economy has taken its tool on my industry and we lost two very special employees yesterday. Thursday I have a very exciting appointment. (I don’t want to spoil the surprise so I will blog about that Thursday.) My foot is still giving me trouble so I have made...
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Challenge complete (2/26/2009 9:23:21 AM)
So I read the post and thought boy we are really stepping this up.  Confirmation came in that is truly was 100 pushups and I told my self…No problem 48 hours until Saturday.  I can do this.   I got up to work out this morning and did 10 to start.  Not so bad-  20 in my...
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I found it! (2/25/2009 8:44:57 PM)
“Second wind”, “the rush”, “runners high”- I found it.  I have taught Spin for 6 years and remember the addiction that I had with the “high” that I would get about half way through the class.  Well today I found it again.  You feel like screaming or yelling!  You are ready to push harder through...
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I cheated! (2/24/2009 9:56:50 AM)
Yesterday I had to go to the store to buy food for my eight year old.  As I went through the store HUNGRY (mistake number one) I went to all the areas where I found my favorites in (mistake number two).  I first filled up the cart with fruit and veggies, (we are okay so...
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5 lbs GONE (2/22/2009 5:09:35 PM)
It is great to know that 5 lbs are gone off my body.  As Cathy has shared there is so much more.  Saturday the girls and I had a chance to share the “little things” that we were noticing.  I can see great changes in Rochelle and Melissa’s strength has hit the roof.  Tuccoa is...
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Gina’s Weightloss Confession: Week 2 (2/20/2009 5:31:44 PM)
Very busy day today and I am hungry.  I walk to the break room and here is what I see on the table with no one around to claim them.   Well I do have to say I had a Tinny taste of the frosting.  “Yuck!”  This is what I had to tell myself and I grabbed...
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Overcoming objectives (2/18/2009 9:46:48 AM)
“Oh, I must need the sleep! No need to work out this morning.” “I over slept so I will just skip the work out today.” “My foot is hurting I don’t need to push that hared.” “I will have just one bite and work real hard later to burn it off.” Coming from a sales person I...
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Push, Push (2/16/2009 9:02:43 AM)
I want to apologize; I did not mean to hold you all in suspense. I did survive the weekend. Today is holiday and I have been enjoying time with my little one. I was not so worried about the scale on Saturday, but more about my energy level. Thursday and Friday I felt very...
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My new Challenge (2/13/2009 9:33:41 AM)
ABS,ABS, ABS…Steve killed me with the work out schedule yesterday!   v     30 Day Shred (abs) v     Biggest Looser Power Sculpt (abs) v     Straight to the Core (nothing but abs)   I was not saying very pretty words as I completed the last workout.  This was very challenging for me.  I would love to just skip that one but I know...
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(2/12/2009 4:30:36 PM)
  Okay, so I have created my dream board and was asked to share.    Hoping all your dreams come true!   Be good to yourself this weekend. 
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Keeping Focused (2/12/2009 10:00:17 AM)
Thank you for all your support!   How can I get through this?  With all the support from friends, family, co-workers, Steve, my MMO gals (Melissa, Rochelle, Tuccoa), Cathy Cox from EDiets, Wendy my nutritionist, and all you viewers.  Every day I am excited to see who is watching.  You are defiantly my accountability partners.  I know...
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Loving the Chocolate (2/11/2009 11:19:25 AM)
Day Seven is here already.  Wow, I can’t believe that a week has gone by.  I was looking in the fridge at my food and had a bit of a panic because I thought I was running out before my next shipment.   I am truly satisfied with the food.  Yesterday I almost felt guilty.  I opened...
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Bring it on! (2/10/2009 10:16:15 PM)
So I am sure you have all see the Valentine challenge from Steve.  No worries!  I will share with you all how many Steve will have to do!  J   Today has been a crazy day and I am exhausted!  Yes I did get all my workouts in.  Explosive upper body Gold Metal Glutes And 45 min Spin   I...
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Out of my comfort zone (2/9/2009 8:13:54 AM)
WOW I feel great.  I got my spin bike fixed, placed it in my little studio apartment and finished 45 min this morning.  I love Spin.  The Music, endorphins, ability to push yourself out of the comfort zone, and sweat!  Yes I sweat-Tons during spin.   I woke this morning with the moans and groans that have...
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Challenges (2/8/2009 11:01:39 PM)
One thing about this life changing experience is we are still challenged with everyday happenings.  I have found several detours these past few days.  If I am going to see results I will have to take the “High Road!”   Saturday was our first day at Steve’s studio arrival time scheduled at 10:00 AM.  My drive...
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Self Talk (2/6/2009 7:25:10 PM)
Today was the first day of the food.  It is great.  No worries what your going to eat.  How many calories or the dreaded question “where do you want to go eat…I don’t know, where do you want to go eat.”    The workout- well let me just say OUCH!.  I loved the “No More Trouble...
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Update on my Bad Day (2/4/2009 8:52:53 AM)
So I took my workout buddies advice and we went for a walk.  The fresh air must have blown all of the bad thoughts out of my mind because we talked all about the excitement I have in regards to getting into shape.  After the first 5 minutes of the walk I felt all PUMPED. ...
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Update on my Bad day…. (2/3/2009 6:33:49 PM)
So I took my workout buddies advice and we went for a walk.  The fresh air must have blown all of the bad thoughts out of my mind because we talked all about the excitement I have in regards to getting into shape.  After the first 5 minutes of the walk I felt all PUMPED. ...
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My Motivation… (2/2/2009 5:28:35 PM)
I have a lot to keep me motivated through this life changing opportunity. I don’t want my legs to rub together anymore. I want to be comfortable in my clothes. I want to have the energy to play with my eight year old. I want to feel confident at social events. I want to...
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