So.... here I am. Back on day 1 of my water fast. I've successfully completed a 4- and 3- day water fast in the last few months. Now I'm attempting an extended fast in hopes of reducing inflammation and getting control of my sugar cravings once and for all. Truly, sugar is my addiction. That sweet junky monkey just won't get off my back. But this time, I'm ready to fight it. It won't be easy, so I plan to capture my thoughts here throughout the process.
It's 1030am CST, and I'm at the Dallas Love Field airport. I've had only one 24oz bottle of Life water so far, and I'm feeling great. The hard part will come once I'm with coworkers that want to eat and drink everything in the evenings. My short term goal is to get through Friday night. My long term goal will be 30 days. Yes, 30 days. I want to experience the clarity and energy that I've heard about with extended fasts. Plus I want to get this waist snatched ;o) Let's see what happens.
...it's now 1030pm CST in Corpus Christi. I had only water today. Roughly 64 oz thus far, but I will try and get more down overnight. A mild headache set in this evening, much sooner than I anticipated. A sign that my body is looking for sugar. Ironically, I'm not hungry right now. More sleepy than anything else. I'm distracted, since I know I need to write, but am anxious about the day to come. Wedding plans. Car service. Other things racing through my mind. Oh well. Peace will come soon enough.
A documentation of my transformation of sorts...I'm cool peoples. Stick around, kick off your shoes and get comfy.... (PHOTO COPYRIGHTS: PLEASE do not copy pics without permission! I will get the peoples on you if I have to!)
Monday, March 11, 2019
Saturday, March 9, 2019
90 days and counting... before our destination wedding!
Eeekkkkk! Only 90 days until the big day! There are only a 1000 things left to do before then... 👀
Friday, December 16, 2016
The best birthday ever! #aboutlastnight

So... my birthday was simply amazing! The outpouring of love through calls, birthday songs (in various keys of life, lol), videos, personal msgs, and of course FB (cuz it ain't official til its posted on FB! LOL!) filled my spirit yesterday and had me on the highest high! Or so I thought.... but before i get into that, I wanted to sincerely want to say thank you to everyone who took a moment to recognize me on my special day #aboutlastnight
So... my birthday was simply amazing! The outpouring of love through calls, birthday songs (in various keys of life, lol), videos, personal msgs, and of course FB (cuz it ain't official til its posted on FB! LOL!) filled my spirit yesterday and had me on the highest high! Or so I thought.... but before i get into that, I wanted to sincerely want to say thank you to everyone who took a moment to recognize me on my special day #aboutlastnight
Special thanks goes out to the brave soldiers who faced the Hawk dead on to come out and celebrate my birthday with me! A girl has to feel special when ppl come out in negative wind chills just to see you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
And special shout out to birthday girl, my cousin Tara Mingo! You make 50 look fabulous!
#aboutlastnight
...still waiting to find out what happened??? I know, the suspense is killing me too! Lol!
Well... back to last night...
As the evening came to a close, Stacy stopped everything and had the house lights come on. He had the birthday girls come to the stage, and told everyone that it was a moment for everyone to offer tributes to us... then he said that he would start first...
He gave me a very sweet card titled "to my wife"...
...and the best tasting cherry ring pop in a ring box!
#aboutlastnight
...but as the night wrapped up, something else magical happened...
....
Just when I thought life couldn't be any grander, Stacy managed to push my world over the edge! I've gotten used to his surprises, so I went with the flow...
....
But this was no ordinary surprise...
....
#aboutlastnight
....you guessed it! The next box he pulled out had the real deal! #hewenttoEdFord #shesaidyes #weddingbellstoring #aboutlastnight
Saturday, July 26, 2014
I lost it!!!
I EARNED my "I LOST it" t-shirt!!! Still have a ways to go, but my hourglass is making a comeback! Wanna join me? Check out Qwoodson.bodybyvi.com for more info *big cheese*
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
day 7/90 #mindsetmotivation
Great morning fam. Slow motion is better than no motion....
#vilife #mindbodytransformation #project10wins
Qwoodson.bodybyvi.com
Monday, July 21, 2014
day 6/90 #mindsetmotivation
TGIM! Thank God It's Monday!!!
Life is way too short to sit around pondering over what "coulda, woulda, shoulda" happened. And I surely don't have the patience to wait in doubt, worrying about "what if." Rather, I'm going to take this moment to be my best self NOW! in spite of my fears of failure, my uncertainty of who will continue along the journey with me, or my ignorance of where the road less traveled will lead. Life is for the making, and it starts with taking some risks. Who's with me?
#vilife #allin
#project10challenge
#mindbodytransformation
#personalgrowthiscontagious
#iCHALLENGEyou
#joinme
Qwoodson.bodybyvi.com
Sunday, July 20, 2014
Day 5/90 #mindsetmotivation
Who woulda thought this time last year I'd be ANTICIPATING my daily WORKOUTS? That I would get EXCITED about RUNNING a 5k over obstacles and through the MUD? That I would lock arms with so many positive, servant-driven, like-minded individuals to FIGHT AGAINST OBESITY, among adults and children alike? My life has done a complete 180! But beyond that, millions of people have been changed, simply by living their challenge!
Are you ready to change your life? Join me! There's plenty of room outside your comfort zone to make it happen. Let's get it!
#vilife
#project10wins
#accountabilitypartner
#mindbodytransformation
#pushingmyselffurther
#iCHALLENGEyoutoo
Qwoodson.bodybyvi.com
Saturday, July 19, 2014
Day 4/90 #mindsetmotivation
You want a healthier, toned body? Don't wait til Monday to start a new "diet!" Start changing your lifestyle TODAY! Eating and activity go hand in hand... ready to get outta your comfort zone? Inbox me.
#vilife
#project10challenge
#acccountabilitypartner
#mindbodytransformation
#iCHALLENGEyou
Qwoodson.bodybyvi.com
Friday, July 18, 2014
day 3/90: post workout "mist"
That's real sweat, Chereese Bryant! It wasn't pretty (in NO way, shape, or form!), but I got thru total body. How did your morning workout go?? Let's get it, cuz!
#vilife
#ifIsweatYOUsweat
#accountabilitypartner
#prettymuddycomingsoon
#dontgetleftinthemud
Qwoodson.bodybyvi.com
#vilife
#ifIsweatYOUsweat
#accountabilitypartner
#prettymuddycomingsoon
#dontgetleftinthemud
Qwoodson.bodybyvi.com
Thursday, July 17, 2014
Day 2/90 #mindsetmotivation
People willingly go above and beyond for others that will never do the same for them... Others CHOOSE to give up previous quality time with family for jobs that would fire them on a whim if the right situation came up. And yet, those same people will quickly sacrifice their own aspirations of becoming healthier, happier people in the name of staying loyal to unloyal processes...
It's never too late to dream another dream or accomplish another goal. But first you have to decide NOT to give up on you! And never quit striving towards your better self!
I'm all in; who's with me?
#vilife
#mindbodytransformation
#challengingmyself
#iCHALLENGEyoutoo
Qwoodson.bodybyvi.com
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
It's official! Day 1!!!
Day 1/90: what a great way to kick off my next project 10 challenge! Yep, it's official! I am registered for my first mud run! Pretty Muddy Mud Run
#vilife
#notadietitsalifestlye
#mindbodytransformation
#thechallengecontinues
Qwoodson.bodybyvi.com
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Sunday, June 8, 2014
Project 10 Challenge Relaunch!
Hey everyone! Been a long time since I've posted, but I've been doing great! Working on a total body transformation this year - mind, body, and lifestyle! I'm too excited! I'm currently at a weight I haven't seen since 2011 - and I look and feel better now than I did back then! My girl Leslie challenged me to lose 10 lbs on the Project 10 Challenge. I lost 28! AND I'm not done yet! Now I'm challenging YOU to gain 10 lbs of lean muscle OR lose 10 lbs of fat with me this summer. Let's go!
Then check out the overview of the challenge at Qwoodson.bodybyvi.com/thankyou.html
Sunday, December 29, 2013
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
life changing...
....i'm a week from my 35th birthday... i took care of a patient back in the summer who was only 40yrs old. she was on life support because she had a massive brain bleed due to high blood pressure. at the time, I kept thinking that she was only 10 lbs heavier than me, and maybe an inch taller, and she already had a complicated history of heart problems and a list of medications to go with it - but there she lie, a vegetable oblivious to the world around her, destined to live off life support measures until the family made their final decisions....all I could think was, that coulda been me in a few years....then as family members came in to visit (seemed like a never ending army of folks!), i realized that most of her family had the same issues - sister shared the same meds as my patient, the mother taking LOTS of insulin for diabetes, a cousin on dialysis... my interaction with them changed my world....Shortly after
that, I started the Body By Vi 90 day challenge. I've since lost 20 lbs and several inches and am still pushing. amazing what a shift in perspective can do...
Sunday, November 17, 2013
Qiana's Body by Vi 90 day Challenge!!
For those who would like to follow me on my journey, check out my link at:
Qiana's Body by Vi 90 day Challenge
For more information about the 90 day Challenge, go to qwoodson.bodybyvi.com - watch the video and check out these results! #vilife
Qiana's Body by Vi 90 day Challenge
For more information about the 90 day Challenge, go to qwoodson.bodybyvi.com - watch the video and check out these results! #vilife
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Saturday, December 22, 2012
CJ 30day PUSH challenge: Day 2
http://www.30daypush.com/
(Life) Priorities – 30 Day Challenge worksheet
1. Priority Brainstorm: Use the area below to list any and all areas of importance to you in your life today. The bigger the list the better! Think about what makes you happy, what gives you pride, what you wish to be remembered by at the end of your life, what you want people to know was most important to you. Consider what makes you feel good about yourself, gives you confidence and what gives you pride.
*health | *family | *relationship | financial security | education | *motivating others to change their lives | *home ownership | having children
2. Now star the top five areas of importance to you.
3. Next, write down your top three priorities in no particular order– Use just a few words like, “faith”, “family”, “Helping the underprivileged” , “Creating financial security for my family” “Helping others” “My health and fitness”, etc.
4. Rewrite the above list in order of importance to you.
My number one priority: my health
My number two priority: my relationship
My number three priority: motivating others
5. Take the priority you’ve listed as number one and complete the following statements:
The reason why I have placed the greatest importance on this area of my life is because: without my health, I do not have the strength and will to achieve all my other goals. With better health, I will have more energy and motivation to accomplish whatever I set my mind to.
I will honor my number one priority by vowing to do my best to always: take care of myself first. Get enough sleep. Exercise daily. Reduce intake of sweets, junk food/fast food.
The following action(s) would be inconsistent with my commitment to my number one priority: staying up late to complete assignments. stopping at fast food restaurants instead of going to the grocery store for fresh produce. skipping workouts.
To honor my number on priority I will limit: fast food/junk food. procrastination. taking on the problems and issues of other people.
To live my life according to my number one priority I need to make the following changes: GET ORGANIZED. plan better and stick to my timelines as best as possible. still get adequate rest and increase water intake.
6. Be as detailed as possible. Create a Top Priority clarity statement in the space below:
My number one priority is to become active and engaged in my own health by spending time to take care of me, getting regular massages, getting proper sleep and rest, drinking a gallon of water per day, exercising 30 min a day (even if just walking), favoring a plant-based diet.
Friday, December 21, 2012
starting over...CJ 30day PUSH challenge: Day 1
http://www.30daypush.com/
day 1 - what are your values? what do you want people to know you for? whats most important to you? what are the guiding principles in your life? what do you want to be remembered by? what is your calling?
i believe that health and health care are basic rights, not privileges for the affluent. i want to be remembered for inspiring others to reach for their goals and achieve beyond their wildest imagination. i want to be remembered as caring, down to earth; a role model who is okay with going against the status quo if it means true happiness and doing what's right. resourceful, ambitious; go-getter. a transformer of sorts. someone who leaves a trail of purpose and accomplishment as a guide for others to find their own voices and life contributions. i want to be remembered as the girl who EVERY day questioned her purpose in the phd program and STILL SUCCEEDED in spite of doubt, hardships, and at times, lack of support. i value being a visionary and a leader of sorts...
Juice Feast/Fast?
...I know...it's been a long time since I last checked in. Lots has transpired this year. And when I really look back and think about all that has happened, this hasn't been the easiest year by far. But, I've been blessed and grateful to have made it through. Though I know situations are far from over, I still look forward to what will come.
To help set the new year in motion, I've decided to change things up a bit. I've already gotten the house organized, making plans for a successful spring semester. And I want to get my health back. I don't know what I've been doing the last several months, but I haven't been appreciating myself like I should, treating my body right. So....I'm contemplating a long-term juice fast. I know, I know, why would I do this days before Christmas, or New Year's for that matter? The short answer is, I need to get my health in check like yesterday. The long answer, I need to know that no matter what else is going on in life, I can keep my health as a #1 priority. I haven't done that in sooo long. I worry more about Stacy's health than my own. Neither one of us is particularly healthy at the current moment. All year I've told myself, "tomorrow. next week. sometime soon." i can't keep putting myself on hold. with school being out, now is a good time to get started. slow, but surely i need to be better to myself...
To help set the new year in motion, I've decided to change things up a bit. I've already gotten the house organized, making plans for a successful spring semester. And I want to get my health back. I don't know what I've been doing the last several months, but I haven't been appreciating myself like I should, treating my body right. So....I'm contemplating a long-term juice fast. I know, I know, why would I do this days before Christmas, or New Year's for that matter? The short answer is, I need to get my health in check like yesterday. The long answer, I need to know that no matter what else is going on in life, I can keep my health as a #1 priority. I haven't done that in sooo long. I worry more about Stacy's health than my own. Neither one of us is particularly healthy at the current moment. All year I've told myself, "tomorrow. next week. sometime soon." i can't keep putting myself on hold. with school being out, now is a good time to get started. slow, but surely i need to be better to myself...
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