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21 day fat blast UPDATE

Posted on September 29, 2011

I know that everyone has been on pins and needles waiting on  my update for the 21 day fat blast. You might think I have quit because I haven’t posted, but I haven’t. We are still going strong (and sore!). I have only missed a couple of days (Super Fit hasn’t missed ANY! Go girl!!). It has been interesting scheduling my days around the gym. There has been a couple of days that I had to go before the sunrise just to make the work out. Has it been worth it? More than I can say. I went shopping this week for my family’s portraits and since the first of June, I have dropped 6 sizes. (Disclaimer: I think I was wearing WAY too baggy clothes and am now in search for clothes that fit. I think that may have something to do with the 6 sizes but I can’t go back to see if I was really in my top size or not!) I am in the size I was in when Cory and I were married 11 years ago. I still have a long way to go and I think the 21 days at the gym has made me realize that is my new way of life. We still have 4 more days to go!!

So enough serious stuff… now onto the fun…

Can I share with you that Super Fit is an ANIMAL. She has more motivation than I have ever seen. She is the perfect workout partner. She should consider renting out her workout time. Nothing stops her. Check out her legs…. seriously. She makes it look easy.

Even though she makes it looks easy she is one of the most encouraging people I know. Super Fit has been recruiting others to join us. We are going to become a cult. ha!

And here is Poster Child. Funny picture because I am trying to smile so I don’t look bad in the picture. That is what a crazy photographer will do. It was hard to believe I was even doing these. I have a lot of weight I am lifting here (MY OWN!). But I did it. Don’t let your weight stop you guys!

Here is the Zumba teacher that started Super Fit. Donna (AKA Soul Girl!) is so much fun! She keeps us laughing and sweating. You can imagine the look of horror when I told her I was going to take her picture after Zumba. She was a good sport though. I should have added 50 lbs to her since she makes us work so hard but that would be mean.

And here is Jason (AKA The Terminator). He has this same smile the entire time we are working out in our class. He is not the yelling whip you into shape kinda guy…. he is much nicer than that…lol. BUT he loves to tell us our exercise and then he SMILES. He knows what he is doing. It is hard to be mad at someone who is so nice, but once I get home at night and I can barely walk… I don’t remember his smile. I can be mad then, right???? OWWWWW.

And meet Bryant (AKA Mr Miyagi, The Karate Kid, Ruthless…. etc etc). He works at the gym and he is mean. He ENJOYS putting extra weight on our reps. He has a very evil laugh. Watch out for him…. but seriously… EVERYONE at the gym is awesome.

I haven’t weighed myself since a couple days after I started. It is killing me not knowing my results but I FEEL different (other than crazy sore). I caught a look in a mirror and I don’t want to run away screaming. Super Fit said I would get addicted to the pain. I guess I am getting there. I am for sure addicted to the results!

Remember how Super Fit is my neighbor…. last week I kept hearing a loud noise from next store. THIS is what Super Fit does between gym work outs. Notice her “I survived the 301 workout” shirt. She spent the entire day pressuring washing THEN went to the gym. I have a love/hate relationship with her. She finished the fence in two days. She didn’t know I was taking this… ha! I love my 70-200 lens.

And here is what the Poster Child does between workouts when I am not laid out on the couch in pain or working….I go to the State Fair. I have a long way to go.

So we finish up on Monday. I think we will have our results the week after that. Stay tuned!!

Winter Wonderland Mini Sessions – Birmingham Alabama Family and Child Photographer

Posted on September 25, 2011

I am so excited to share all the details of this years mini sessions! I started thinking a few months ago that I wanted to do something different. I wanted something dreamy, something beautiful… and here are my results! My beautiful babies were my models. I am so proud!

Take a look and then check out all the details below, there are very limited sessions available!

Mini Sessions Details:

When: October 22nd

What time: Morning and Afternoon Sessions available. First come, first serve basis.

Where: Mountain Brook/ Homewood Area

Package A:

20 min mini session for up to 4 people. Each additional person is $10 each.

10 – 15 images on a 8×12 high resolution disk with print release (with recommendations on the best places to print for gifts!!)

$250

Package B:

20 min mini session for up to 4 people. Each additional person is $10 each.

10 – 15 images on a 8×12 high resolution disk with print release (with recommendations on the best places to print for gifts!!)

AND 25 pearl card stock Christmas or Holiday cards, custom designed by ME!!

$300

Extra Details: This is a great time to bring your favorite Christmas book for your kids to read. Bring along cookies and milk, candy canes, or other YOUR families best cookie recipe. Do you have a family manger scene that the kids always play with??? Let’s make the session all about your family! On the day of the sessions, I plan to have a couple different props for everyone to play! Please don’t just sign up your children, this set is great for the entire family! There is also an awesome area for us to take a few images not on the winter wonderland set. This is all included in your mini session!!

What to Wear: This set is designed to match any color collection of your family. Blues, Greens, Reds, and even white! (If you know me, I never suggest white but now is the time to wear white!) Another cute idea, Christmas pajamas! Talk to me if you need more help on what to wear!

More details!

Sessions are booked on a first come first session basis. $100 nonrefundable retainer is due to hold your spot and must be paid within 5 days of booking. The remaining session fee amount is due the day of the session.

Email me to book your session! sam@hishandsphotographs.com or give me a call! 205-862-3374

Aren’t my babies the cutest??? I can’t wait to see all the families for mini sessions this year!

21 day fat blast – UPDATE – We are still alive!

Posted on September 17, 2011

Super fit and poster child are at the end of the week of week one! We made it.  I have to share that it hasn’t been THAT bad. It has been hard, probably the hardest ever program I have ever signed up for…. but it is doable. I have to share that Jason and all the guys at the gym are awesome! They are encouraging and funny with a lovely bit of sarcasm. The people joining us for the fat blast this month are great too! It is wonderful to have so many people being tortured all together and actually having fun. I have spent more time in the gym this week than I have in 6 months combined. I have done at squats every single day this week….sometimes with weights. Super fit and I were there every day. Only two more weeks to go….

One of the funniest moments of the week… we were lifting weights when we learned one of the exercises we had to lift our entire weight. I said that wasn’t very fair to the fat girl. That is when Super Fit and Poster united and decided we both weighed 80lbs.

The benefit of having a partner through the 21 day fat blast is having someone to complain with… I mean, encourage. Our text message conversations have been hilarious! Here are some of our favorites.

Poster Child: The benefit of being this sore is that I am too sore to go to the fridge.

Super Fit: Are you addicted to the pain yet?

Poster Child: OMgoodness OMgoodness. I actually paid him for this!

Poster Child: OWWWWWWW OWWWWWWWWWWWW advil yes please.

Super Fit: I am complete Jello. I couldn’t even wipe ketchup off my son’s face.

Poster Child: Let’s do it again tomorrow!

Poster Child: Icyhot Works….fyi.

Super Fit: Ironing Hurts…fyi.

Super Fit: Dieting tip #1: watch baby story while you are eating lunch. YUCK!

Poster Child: Celery is the same as potato chips. Really.

Super Fit: I was about to tell you the same thing about baby carrots.

Super Fit: I am staring at my beer thinking about empty calories. I am surprised by how quickly my mentality changed.

Poster Child: How many calories are in a shot of vodka?

No pictures yet! I promise to get some next week!! Will we survive? We are even meeting on Sunday for an hour of weight lifting and an hour of cardio to make up for both missing tomorrow. Should be fun, right?

You HAVE to check out Jason’s Blog at al.com. There is so much valuable info there!! Here he explains what the 301 work out is all about!

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