I did lots of cardio today..........to offset the amount of calories that I plan on consuming in the next 2 days:) I made a pecan pie yesterday, today I made fudge, pumpkin pie, and chocolate chip cookies. Yes, I did lick the bowl(s)...hee hee hee. Hey, I'm in the off season! I have been doing really well with my eating, so days like this don't cause me much anxiety right now. I plan on hitting my training SO hard after the new year.

I just want to say Merry Christmas to all my friends in the fitness world!!! I miss you guys! I only get to see you all at contests, so I really miss you! My warmest wishes go out to my girls Karen Patten from Alaska, and Michelle Mayberry from Washington. They truly are the greatest women I have ever met! I am so excited to see them become pros next year!

My personal training business is growing.....I have a few new clients due to the newspaper exposure I received after nationals. (And I must say, they are the loveliest ladies too!) I am so impressed with them already.

My strength is finally back! I am having so much fun lifting heavy again, I forgot how good it feels. I walked out of the gym last night like an ape, I couldn't even lift my arms. I love that feeling! (sick, isn't it?) I am working daily on strength moves for future routines, and I seem to be making good progress.

Ok everbody, on Sunday night I will try to write in my journal, and I will tell all of you everything I ate that day. That way, you will all feel good about yourselves:) Enjoy your holidays everyone!!!!! God bless each and every one of you! May Santa bring you all that you hoped for. Take care, and be safe. Love always,

Tami