HALFWAY MARK | 3DP IX | AND JR USA UPDATE!

Well, I’m off to the airport…but wanted to tell you guys that I love you first.

Thank you for always motivating, always encouraging, and always loving me just by being you. By being here. By doing the 3DPs and sharing your lives with me. It is a mutually vulnerable relationship and I think that’s why I feel so close to you.

Your emails, messages, comments, and reposts on your own pages have been not only a blessing to me, but also one of the things that have been keeping me strong during the hardest times of this prep. God is so good to me, to us, to place people in our lives and using them at just the right time.

Some of you have asked how you can help and what you can do. First. Thank you so much for even being thoughtful enough to ask. It’s incredible.
Secondly, I’ll list some things that will really help in complete humility and honesty.

1) Prayer. If you happen to think of me. Pray for me. Pray for Dev too as he travels with me to my show. Pray also for the other competitors, the promoter, and all the staff and audience of the show this weekend.

2) Post your phototracks and also post a pic of you doing something awesome. I don’t know what I’m expecting out of that…but seeing you in a ‘real life pic’ while I’m in the hotel and backstage will really make me happy. Also. Have a fun meal Saturday night and it will feel like we are celebrating together.

3) Help pay my rent. Those of you who have been following awhile know that the blog, coaching, and bookings are my source of income. While I like to live modestly, getting ready for these shows and going to them cost a pretty penny. It is a sacrifice not only of lifestyle, but of budget. I always have a donate button on the left side of the blog but never like to push it on my readers. If you would like to help me monetarily as things are…a bit dry…around show time, I would not only be grateful, but I would be, well, you know. I don’t wannna cry.

Any way. It’s finally time. I’ll be flying out to South Carolina today, checking in tomorrow, and then the show will be Saturday. I will be going on stage around 10am for pre-judging and around 7pm for finals. Please please please email, talk on Instagram, and talk with me on my facebook fan page wall. I get kinda ancy in the pantcy backstage and LOVE reading/talking with you during the down time.

Okay.

I really gotta go now.

Love you so so much.

xoxo

C

FITFAM PHOTOTRACKS

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GO CIARAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!! :D Will be praying and thinking of you often! I know you’ll shine SO incredibly bright<3<3<3 -Katelin

GOOD LUCK!!! You’ll rock it!!<333 ~Madison

We love you C!!!!! Everything you could ever Want and Be you already Have and Are :) Have a fantastic time!!! xoxo Nicole & Estil

 

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weekTWO PHOTOTRACKS | 3DP IX

Happy weekTWO fitfam!
I hope you all are in good spirits and positive mindsets. I know how much of a struggle it can be when you are going all in on something! I need a little R&R myself so D and I are going to get back to our episode of Breaking Bad which is on pause to open up this post! lol

I love you guys so much.

Really don’t know what I’d do without you guys….

-C

FITFAM PHOTOTRACKS
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Meet Your FITFAM and see a TON of photos. :-O

It’s always nice to know who will be looking at your body for the entire month!
;)

I am so proud to see so many first time PUSHers and many of you are following plans I have created for you. This means so much to me because not only am I your fitfam sis, I get the privilege of being your coach!

How blessed am I?
Such beautiful people who care enough to share their life, become dear friends with strangers, and break through insecurity and fear to see what joy can be had in just being you.

I love you so much.

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I always assume most of you follow me on either Instagram or FB-but I’ve gotten some emails about how I haven’t been posting daily pictures on the blog any more! My bad! In efforts of making up, I’m just gunna share some of what’s been on IG and such.

xo

Bralettes are better with a little muscle.

I post a lot of selfies, fitness posts, and things that make me laugh- but these are the things that truly hold weight in my life. It hasn’t been an easy path, but God’s been faithful in healing my heart. Now I can stand without being consumed by shame or insecurities-by no power of my own. It’s a daily battle, but it is worth it.

Okay. So here’s the thing. Yes-you must SQUAT to build booty. But you must also plan on getting some good resistance training in to shape the mass! Be smart and be balanced!
“It’s in tha mornin I wanna love you!” #whenisay”nomakeup”imeanit #dontlieaboutitwhenyousaythatcausepeoplecanseeyourfacerightthere! #masceraismakeup #soisfoundation #MACisexpensive #imdelirious
three weeks out phototrack
I don’t go do posing practice in front of mirrors for hours a day. But I do snap a pic or two (or a million) to see what looks best with my look for the stage. Nighty night. Have fun posing! ✌
Happy weekONE of 3DP IX and our 1st phototrack post! Always more smiles on my super high carb day. Loading up on oats, brown rice, sweet potato fries, and fruits today. Hallelujah.


So many of my friends are getting married in 2013! Congratulations to my beautiful girl, Sammi, on her big day! I’m off to witness two of the hottest people ever get hitched! #weddings #whenwillitbemyturn? ;)

TODAY:

morning. #sleepyeyes #sleepyhair

If you wanna see these as they are posted lol here’s where to find me:

INSTAGRAM: @CIARALE
TWITTER: @CIARALELOVE

FACEBOOK.COM/CIARALELOVE

3DP IX | WEEK ONE PHOTOTRACK

Since I already videotracked this week for day30 of the 3DP VIII-I will include that here. New video track will be next Thursday!
Click the photo below to see the video on youtube.

OKAY.

So it feels like that move with Bill Murray where he’s in that time loop and has the same day over and over again accept not in a bad way and with a bunch of good looking people…So I guess what I mean is, we’ve had THREE “dayONE’s” in the past 3 months and I’m not mad at it because you all are spectacular.

Some more good news. MORE new PUSHers. 1st timers. More more good news? Veteran PUSHers are sticking through for the last 30days of our 90 days. How incredible is that?

So just to be clear.
FITFAM will be posting to the blog once a week(every THURSDAY), however, we will post daily phototracks (as you wish) to IG, Tumblr, FB, and Twitter (and Pinterest!). If you’re like me, if you know you won’t be posting photos every day, you’ll go lax for like 4 days and then try to make up for it the day before the photo! EICK. Let’s not do that.
Daily phototrack.
Okay.

dayONE is always a little iffy for the new fitfam as you are learning how to upload-don’t be afraid! You’ll be a pro by dayTHREE.
Main things to remember:
1.FOLLOW THE FITFAM KIT TO THE LETTER
2.UPLOADING PHOTOTRACKS CAN BE DONE FROM A COMPUTER ONLY, NOT SMART PHONES!

PHOTOTRACKSCHEDULE

 

 

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CIARA LE videotrack & END OF 3DP VIII CHECK IN [BEFORE AND AFTERS]

CLICK BELOW TO SEE MY 2.5 WEEK OUT VIDEOTRACK!

 

 

We have made it!
For you 3DP veterans PUSHing these full 90 days..
WE’VE MADE IT AGAIN!

Please feel free to write goals you have reached, what you have learned, where you have grown, or anything else about these past 30days that you would like to share with your phototrack! Be sure to write your name before or after so we know who wrote it!

As for me.
I’m ready to kill May..and I’m ready to be on stage.

WOOOORD.

;)

Love you guys.

xx

FITFAM BEFORE AND AFTERS
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Can’t believe another PUSH is over! This has been a great PUSH. I am catching on to the term “Patience” in regards to my physical body. This month my goal was to cut very slowly, since I will be cutting again in the next PUSH. My weight stayed the same but I lost 0.5% bodyfat and 0.5 in in my waist so I am SLOWLY cuttin! So come on MAY PUSH!!! I plan to KILL IT next month :) Thanks to the fitfam …. watching your phototracks gives me the encouragement I need :) xoxo – Nicole W.

I have been doing a lot of recollecting this month, and have been thinking about all the ways I have changed mentally, spiritually, and physically over these past several pushes I have done. WOW is all I can say! I am so happy about the changes I have seen in my mind and spirit, not to mention body as well! I did a slight lean down this month and have been so happy to see small changes in areas of my body I had almost given up hope on. I am so ready to go into May with even more vigor! Commitment, determination, and most importantly respect/love for yourself is the key to change! Love all of you- seriously, its such a blessing to share this experience and change with all of you!<3  Katelin

struggled these last few months BUT determined starting these next 30days!! xoxo BRI

My fellow 3DPers, this has been quite a journey these past 60 days. I have had ups and downs. I am trying to figure out how to build muscle as a vegan and lose belly fat.  I am very proud of a lot of my accomplishments. I have lost about 8 pounds in the past 60 days while gaining muscle.  My legs are looking more toned as well as my arms and back.  I love to feel my new muscles.  I still have a lot of work to do with my abs, my inner thighs, and my booty.  I’ve lost about 25 pounds in the past 6 months, and my booty went with them.  My focus for the May 3DP is to build muscle.  I am going to start lifting some weights and make better use of my gym time.  Everyone says that abs are all about diet, so I am working to figure that out as well.  My goal is to be in the best health of my life (so far) by the time I am 30, which is next year.  I want to be fit and strong.  I hope to continue to build myself.  I already feel a lot stronger and more confident than I did when I started. Now, off to figure out how to get a small waist and a big ol’ firm booty. See you all again in May.

~~Much love, Melinda G.

 

 

3DP IX SIGN UP IS NOW OPEN!

weekFOUR PHOTOTRACK & VIDEOTRACK | 3DP VIII

We are in the last week of this 3DP and I am so so so so proud of the fitfam for STAYING STRONG and every bit as committed as you were in weekONE. If you haven’t been, I won’t call you out in public, but you best get your shit together for these last SEVEN days! Don’t get your feelings hurt. It’s not a mean thing….it’s an encouraging/PUSHing thing! :)

D and I took a trip to Sedona this weekend. I have pics I want to share, but don’t want to clutter the FITFAM PHOTOTRACK POST with my vaca pics, so I will post those soon!

In other news, SIGN UP FOR 3DP IX [MAY] IS OFFICIALLY OPEN! Please respect the amount of work and time that goes into launching these and get your sign up in BEFORE April 28th! I cannot wait to finish off these 90 days with you guys! You are so incredible!
Gotta run.
TOODLES! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxooxoxoxoxox…..XO…..x…..OOO…XX

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PS. PUSH | FITNESS JOURNAL (2nd edition) is only $6.99 until May 18th! If you haven’t already bought and downloaded your journal, make sure you do for your next 3DP!

 

FITFAM PHOTOTACKS
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weekTHREE | HALFWAY MARK

CLICK HERE TO SEE MY WEEKTHREE VIDEOTRACK!

We’ve reached the HALFWAY MARK of our second consecutive 3DP! Those of you who are doing the full 90 days with me have made it through a month and a half of incredible diligence and commitment! How strong are you??? I am so impressed!

Let’s see. I am feeling great about the changes in my body. Making sure I soften up where I need to for bikini, but keep growing my shoulders and, of course, the booty. While abs are nice, having over trained and over defined abs does not bode well for the stage. Are you seeing your goals and focus points coming to fruition in your phototracks and your life overall? You guys, while the physical is coming along well for me, I am struggling daily with my emotion and lack of restraint! I offer no excuse for giving into my anger, sadness, jealousy, whatever it is during those times, but I am clinging to Him to learn how to harness these things! It won’t happen and be easy and never have to think about it again…I know it will require me DAILY dying to my pride, my feelings, my wants, and putting HIS desire ahead. I have been hurtful so many times the past week and it breaks my heart. :’( Okay. So now that I’ve been vulnerable with that to you, and have asked for forgiveness from those I hurt, I WILL MOVE ON! Guilt is pride. No self loathing! Let’s make this week better than the last and hold each other accountable in the MOST joyous form.
You can do this. And if you cant.
He will do it through you.

Love you so much.

Thanks for being here.

FITFAM PHOTOTRACKS

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HALFWAY MARK- WEEK 3

 

Love is Splendid.

Thank you SO much for all of the birthday love on Wednesday! It was a nice relaxing day and did exactly what I needed to do: sit on my parent’s couch at my family’s home and watch Netflix and eat eat eat. :) It felt nice to take a rest day during the week! I saw all of your reposts and shout outs and everything on IG and I think I cried about 60 times. In a smiley happy way.

My girl and roomie Laura laid  the love down fuh REAL today! She got me a new pair of wheels! IT’S ON!!! I’m so excited to Rollerblade every where! I’ve been wanting some ever since I moved out when I was 18, I just never got to putting the money towards my rollerblading obsession! Lol! Laura remembered our convo one morning when I was raving and ranting about how much I love rollerblading! What a sweetie!
Oh! Before I forget, you can follow our roomie IG at @ciciandlala! Find us!

 

WEEK TWO | 3DP VIII APRIL

HERE IS MY WEEKTWO VIDEOTRACK ON YOUTUBE:

It is already weekTWO? Seriously?

I want this month to last FOREVER! lol! This fitfam has really impressed me with their weekONE phototracks, but also every day since with all your updates and photos on IG/Twitter/FB. SOOOO incredible to see and you are making a huge impact on the people in your lives with your example of dedication, commitment, courage, and love for the brothers/sisters you’ve never met. It just touches my heart.

Whelp.
I’m twenty-four tomorrow.
I feel like so much has happened this year.
I want to go on in detail, but I’m pretty sure I’d need to sign a book deal first.

Instead of blabbing on and on about what I’ve accomplished, where I’ve failed, and who I love/hate (just playin) over this past year…I’ll just leave it this simple.
God is so good to us. So faithful. He carries me through the doubt, the worry, and the fear that I allow inside my life all too often and then shows me how beautiful He is in the light of all of it. He has forgiven much of me, so I forgive much of others. He has shown grace in my failures, so I will keep no records of wrongs against me. He is the reason I have not just been alive another year, He is the reason I was able to finally LIVE!

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FITFAM TIP:

If you wake up with an achy back like I do or sit for extended periods of time at work, forget the Tylenol and try this instant cure. You don’t have to put your legs behind your head to practice yoga! This is called CAT COW.

▪Begin with your hands and knees on the floor. Make sure your knees are under your hips, and your wrists are under your shoulders. Begin in a neutral spine position, with your back flat and your abs engaged.
▪As you inhale, let your belly soften, arch your back, and lift your head and tailbone. This part of the stretch is called cow.
▪With an exhale, round your spine up to the ceiling pulling your abs toward your spine, and simultaneously tuck your tailbone in (don’t clench your tush) and tuck your chin toward your chest. This part is known as cat (think Halloween cat).
▪Continue flowing back and forth from cat to cow, breathing deeply so as not to rush each movement.

Happy stretching! xoFITFAM PHOTOTRACKS

 

 


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It’s My Birthday Week! Raw Salmon and Zoo-shi.

It was just a fun weekend and honestly, just what I needed. I’ve been feeling so focused on the 3DPs, the blog, contest prep, and all those “lists” we make for ourselves that I haven’t taken the time to breathe and just have some relaxed fun! Devon is so amazing when it comes to knowing how to make me just STOP. He really treated me this weekend, and he is so sweet for starting my Birthday Week the weekend before! I feel so special!
Most of you long time readers know I’m not very big on my birthday and making a huge production about me and my sliding down mom’s vag into this world, but I must admit, it does feel nice to know people care and love that you are alive. I think I need some of that this year. My birthday is this Wednesday, April 10th and I will be turning 24!

Friday night, Ian came over for our weekly bro/sis hang out time and we had a blast watching old episodes of “Alfred Hitchcock Presents” on Netflix, listening to his new Black Keys album super loud in the condo (perks of being a big sis and not a mom!), and reading in the book shop and playing cards over tea as usual. Here he is with his new album and here I am with my Cookie Monster Tea!
(Did I mention it was 85 degrees that day?)

After Ian went home Saturday afternoon, Dev and I watched some Walking Dead and then went to Sushi/Sashimi! I ordered the seared salmon, D ordered some tuna and cali rolls, and we both shared some beef skewers for our appetizer! So delish! I put some cream cheese on each of my bites and felt soooo naughty! Oops!

Instagram –>@CIARALE
“Semi casual for GI Joe and Sashimi tonight! Took hair out of the bun it’s been in all day and voila- date hair. #realbadbitchesarelowmaintenance ✌”

Happiest of smiles.

THEN. As if a night full of smiles and relaxation wasn’t enough…D took me to the ZOO after worship this past Sunday! I absolutely ADORE animals! All animals. Except for maybe cockroaches and leeches. But besides that, yes, all animals! I was SOOOOO excited you guys!
Uh. Here I am in my zoo outfit.

Here’s a few pics from the day:

“Whatchu lookin’ at fool?”

He was a lazy lil’ guy!

My Monkey.

“Look at dat beeeiiiiiittcccchh”“Forget it, let’s make out.”
“The funniest thing happened today…”Loved this sweet lil guy. He was just chillin and stretchin and I could have sworn that he knew I was taking photos of him. I just wish I could have hung out in his habitat with him without coming out headless.

Hey look, I’m 6.

Well. Those are my most favorite parts from this weekend! I wish so badly I could hear from each of you what you were up to. Is it still cold where you are? Is it windy? Are you planning any vacations for this Summer?

Gah! Will there ever be a day where I can talk with every one of you?

I surely do hope so.

 

 

weekONE | 3DP VIII APRIL

Happy happy dayTWO fitfam!
If you missed the phototrack schedule attached to the email I sent, here ya go!

So just to be clear.
FITFAM will be posting to the blog once a week, however, we will post daily phototracks (as you wish) to IG, Tumblr, FB, and Twitter (and Pinterest!). If you’re like me, if you know you won’t be posting photos every day, you’ll go lax for like 4 days and then try to make up for it the day before the photo! EICK. Let’s not do that.
Daily phototrack.
Okay.

Also. In addition to phototracking for this 30dayPUSH, I will be videotracking again leading up to each show this year! While it’s easier to “hide” reality in photos sometimes (and a lot of fitness peeps do), videos hide nothing! It gives a real view at what you are working with! I would encourage my brave fitfamers to post up your videotracks as well and if you feel so led, post the link with your phototrack! Break past comfort zones to see the growth!

Before I go pan fry some chicken boobs, here is one of the photos from this past weekend! D and I have a blast doing acro yoga (and partner yoga), so we decided to take some pics and share! We were so surprised to see how viral this photo went and we can’t wait to do it again this weekend!

Have a great day loves and be sure to make each decision today COUNT.

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FITFAM PHOTOTRACKS

 

Week 1:30dayPUSH

 

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Hey guys! In addition to posting weekly phototracks here, I’ve been journalling my daily progress on my blog. See it here if you wanna read!

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BEFORE AND AFTERS | dayTHIRTY | 3DP VII

We did it.
dayTHIRTY.
It feels so good doesn’t it? I’ll be having a nice meal tonight and will be enjoying it very very slowly!
While I will be continuing my set goals until the end of this 3 month consecutive 3DP, I am happy to report that those goals have been brought out this month and ready to continue dialing it in during April! I have the size that I needed and now I am ready to keep bringing it! If you can do it, I can do it.
So let’s keep it 100%!

When you upload your 3DP VII before and after, I would love to read something from you. Most of you have sent me emails about your month, your highs and your lows, maybe include some of those (or all if you’re feeling brave) under your photo today. If it’s a paragraph or a just a sentence, I know your fitfam would love to read about your past few weeks. You REALLY should be proud of yourself.
I am proud of you…

I was SO grateful for the advice that Nicole my dearest girlfriend/relative gave me to focus on building muscle this push, in order to reveal it in the next! I had never done anything like it before, and it was such a healthy experience to focus on feeding my body in order to help it grow- the right way ;) I feel so much stronger now than I was- and I am so looking forward to bringing that strength into this next push! YAY IT’S NOT OVER<3 Mentally and spiritually this push has been huge for me as well, I am really making the changes and the steps I need to take to ensure health on ALL levels… and I love that I am becoming strong enough to do that. Thank you all for your support and motivation throughout this push. Much love to you all- and to my GURLLL Ciara!! ;) xoxoxxx

This month was a lot more fun than I had anticipated… loading is challenging for me… but I think I’m getting the hang of it! Most of this challenge was mental …. because  its really hard to wrap my head around the idea of “getting bigger” and watching my body respond to the heavy lifting and heavy “healthy” eating was really cool. So glad we go right into another PUSH! Special Thanks to the fitfam…. there have been some amazing transformations and I am so inspired by you guys!

This PUSH was the most challenging for me, especially mentally. I was stressed out, frustrated, tired and I could feel the change, but I couldn’t see it. March was a stressful month so my weight fluctuated, and I had to remind myself that it’s not ALL about a number! I really had to focus on maintaining mental strength, so I could continue building physical strength. My results are definitely not as prominent as I wanted them to be but I think I’ve set myself up for some success in April; I’ve put my foot in the door and I don’t plan on stopping. Trial and error, and I know what I need to do to feel successful in April and May! THANK GOD for the fitfam and for C, I wouldn’t have been able to persevere this month without your guys’ inspiration!! Ready to kill April & May with you guys!
Special thanks to Shelby H. for keeping me sane, and keeping me motivated!
Ciara, fitfam: I love you guys!! On to the next! HAPPY EASTER! God bless :-*
xxoo


I definitely could have pushed harder this month. So much to do and do many people to take care of.. I might have neglected to take care of myself if not for this PUSH. I’m so ready to take April by storm, now that I’m getting the hang of all these processes. I really wanna delve into the world of competing soon..but before that, i want this to be the first year i wear a bikini out in public for the summer.. I always hid under t shirts and was afraid to show my body off. I want to be able to shop for a bikini this year and love what i see, and live who i am. By the way fitfam, you’re all looking REALLY good!!!!! :) <3

This PUSH has been a good one for me, I feel like I’ve gained muscle in my legs and I’ve been able to raise my weight when lifting with my legs. I have been getting lots of compliments from my  hair clients which makes me feel good because a lot of the time I have my apron on and they can still notice I’ve been working out hard so it makes me feel good. I’m super excited that there’s a PUSH right after this one and a lot of new people I know are going to join. It makes me even more motivated! I’m ready to kill it and get me ready for my birthday!! =) Thank you Ciara for all your motivation, anytime you show some love on instagram I get more motivated! <3

Great job everyone.  I can totally see your results and you all look awesome.  I dealt with some injuries during this 3DP unfortunately, and definitely could have eaten better.  But I’m looking forward to continuing on next month.  You’re the greatest, C.

dayTWENTYNINE | 3DP VII

Only ONE MORE DAY of posting your phototracks to the blog (every day). I’m gunna be honest. I’m going to go through slight withdraws only seeing you guys once a week. It’s like when you go from having ice cream every night before bed while you watch Vampire Diaries, to only having it once a week in bed watching Vampire Diaries. It just kinda stings.

Okay. I wanna see all of you today and tomorrow. End on a good note. K?

Love you!

(Just a reminder, the first phototrack post for 3DP VIII (APRIL) will be on APRIL 2ND!!! Be sure to read the fitfam kit and look at the PHOTOTRACK POST SCHEDULE I sent to you when you emailed your sign up! There are a few of you who sent your sign ups yesterday, don’t worry, you are in…you should receive your confirmations today/tonight!

PS. Be pretty and healthy on the inside too. I post because I love you!

Meanwhile on Instagram…
High carb day and buddah on the bath tub.

yayyyy for butts! haha- Happy to see progress :)

dayTWENTYEIGHT | 3DP VII

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