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Happy Valentines Day Lovers!

Here in Maryland, we received A LOT of snow. I’m talking A LOT! Well for those in Michigan, Alaska, Colorado, maybe it’s not a lot to you guys, but for Marylanders we normally do not get this much! We were hit with 13- 24 inches of snow depending on your location. I think we had a little over 15 here? I’m not sure and I really don’t have any cool pictures to show because Phoebe and I stayed on the couch all day long. So yes I didn’t go into work. Most of the heavy snow came in the middle of the night and every time it’s even snowed a little and I go to work at 5am the roads are a NIGHTMARE. I stayed safe in my warm, cozy apartment with my little ball of fur!

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This picture was from my balcony this morning. A lot has already melted thank goodness. Minnie needs to get out today! I need more veggies and hopefully some gym time (feeling a little under the weather), but I can’t let a little hurt stop me now.

So yesterday we didn’t really stay on the couch all day we were busy moving furniture all around!

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Oh wait… that wasn’t us… THAT WAS ROSS! šŸ˜‰

Such a classic episode. Yes the REAL Phoebe Buffay and I had a friends marathon of course. What else are you supposed to do in a foot of snow?

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Coffee, pup, pillows and blankets, jammies, baby blanket (don’t judge). CHECK!

I always give Phoebe a little something to chew on while we sit on the couch, otherwise she won’t leave me alone because she wants puppy massage time.

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I have my pillow fortress and she has hers. We are two peas in a pod!

In fact last night I saw a comment on my Instagram account that I missed somewhere along the way. A reader said we look alike and make the same face when we are excited about something. I thought it was hysterical. They say pets look like their owners… so after looking I said MAN SHE’S RIGHT!

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And my progress has been coming along great. The after the gym shot below was from Tuesday. It was a HARD day at work for me and it shows all over my face. Still made it to the gym though!

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I’ve also been practicing posing and figuring out how to make my waist look super teeny (that’s the look they go for).

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No, I will not be wearing Uggs on stage šŸ˜‰

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Fluffy tail always in the shot!

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And arms are definitely improving too!

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This coming week I will probably increase leg days to 2 times a week. My arms have always been my best asset, so as long as I keep training them, come show time I think I will be fine. It’s legs I need to focus on now.

This shot was from this morning and I am so happy that I’m starting to get abs without even sucking in! Every one sucks it in… we can’t help ourselves. Even on stage I have to, but I have to find the ways to make it look “natural” and not like I’m trying hard.

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Tomorrow I will get back to posting workout stuff. Since yesterday was a complete blah day, I can’t really remember what I did the other days!

And on a final note, I’ve been receiving a lot of comments and e-mails regarding my “transformation” already. People asking me what to eat, how much, etc. to get lean. The diet I am following is not a realistic one for every day life. It’s 6 small meals a day, HIGH protein, low sugar, etc. Like I said I’m never hungry, but it’s really hard to keep up with all this so if you are not competing I do not recommend doing this for your own sanity! Yes I am doing it the healthy way of course, but it’s harder on my psych than on my body. When I am not competing, I will go back to eating my normal healthy 3 meals a day with 2 snacks. I just don’t think this is realistic all year round because you are likely to go crazy! Believe me, I’ve had quite a few breakdowns already. But I see the goal in sight. I’m a person who HAS TO have multiple goals to keep moving in life. This is just one off the bucket list!

Have a great day and I HEART YOU ALL!

XOXO With a Cherry On Top on this special Valentines Day,

-Minnie AND Phoebe

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3 Comments

  1. tam

    ahhh pivot! I love that episode of friends, so funny. I wish I had abs like yours, keep up the hard work. I understand how hard it must be but you are an inspiration, keep that goal in mind and you will be great. Have a good weekend. Tam xx

  2. Rose

    Hi Minnie!! Love the updates on your transformation šŸ™‚ I just wanted to say you should update your before/after page…. your arms are so cute and skinny on all those pics!
    By the way thanks for the fluff recipie, enjoying a fluff with vanilla/banana/blackberries right now!!

    1. Katie

      I KNOW! I need to! I was trying to wait until I was half way through my prep. Even pictures take LOTS of time to upload. My figure has changed so much since starting things blog! I have 2 work days off next week so hopefully I can get that accomplished, it’s been on my to do list, trust me! šŸ˜€ thanks for reading!

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