Nothing Worth Having Comes Easy....

Yesterday I left work with a fever, coughing my lungs up, and a migraine. I seriously thought there was no way I was going to make it to the gym. But, deep down I knew that I could not skip another day and write to my team that once again, I did nothing. Don't get me wrong, they are a great group of people who would've completely understood, but I needed to do it for me. As I walked in the door of my gym, I said to myself, I don't know how much I will accomplish, but I'm going to give it my best! That is what I did! I ran 1.5 miles. I wanted to go more, my body felt great, but my chest was very tight and the coughing would not stop! I also made up two days of the my challenges that I missed over the weekend. I wanted to do more, but I just couldn't! However, I am really proud of myself for accomplishing what little I did get done! I was able to prove that even with a fever and being sick, I am dedicated to this journey, and I will not let anything stop me! A bad workout is better than not workout! So what's your excuse for skipping your workout?!?! If you start now, you will start seeing results one day earlier, than if you wait until tomorrow....Start NOW! We got this!!!

Last night in the gym! I was pouring sweat from my fever, 

and getting some strange looks from other people, 

but I still got it done! 

"No matter how slow you go, you're still lapping everybody on the couch"

XOXO

If you don't Stand Behind our Troops, Why don't You Stand in Front of Them!

Good Morning my little sunshines! I just want to take a moment and share with you all how my mom and I spend our night! It's that time of year where we are all planning for the up coming holidays! As you sit and write out your cards this year, please take a moment and write just one to our troops! These men and women don't always get to spend the holidays with loved ones! I'm sure they would love more than anything to wake up next to the ones they love, or see the look on their children's faces and celebrate just as we are all planning to do. But the reality of it is, that they can't. Let's just take a moment out of our day to remind all of our service men and women that we love them and appreciate what they are doing! I have to be honest, this task was harder than I thought. I felt as though whatever I wrote wouldn't be enough, but I wrote a message that came from my heart and reminded them that I am thankful for all that they do, pray for their safe return.

Cards can be sent to:

Holiday Mail for Heroes

PO Box 5456

Capitol Heights, MD 20791-5456

(Deadline Dec. 6th)

"We making a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give"

XOXO

There is No Force Equal than that of a Determined Woman.....

Good Morning Bloggies! I'm sorry I have not posted in a few days! I spent the weekend celebrating my best friend's birthday with her! I drove six hours each way to see her! Needless to say my weekend was busy! I did not hit the gym, and felt extremely guilty about it! I did however spend two nights dancing my little heart out for hours! Did you know that dancing for an hour or two could burn any where from 700-1000+ calories! Well, it's true! I mean I'm not sure what good that did me when I ate crappy all weekend, but at least it was better than nothing right?! Well, I could not wait to get back into the gym on Monday, and guess what! Monday morning I wake up with a fever, and started hacking up my lungs. I still had every intention on going to the gym, but then my family asked me if I was crazy! I could barley walk around my house without coughing, how was I going to run at the gym?! So, I once again took a rest day! I feel like I have put all my weight back on, I feel fat, and bloated! I am not a happy girl today! : ( But what can you do when you get off track?! It's ok, it's not the end of the world! Pick yourself back up and start again! The truth of the matter is, we all have lives that get crazy and busy at times, we get sick then have to heal! But, we can't let that get in the way of our goals! As I sit here and type this, I am reading over my goal list and reminding myself why I started in the first place! You know what? Fever and all I will be in the gym tonight, giving it my all! I will not lose sight of my goals, and I will achieve them! It may take me longer than I had hoped, but I will get there!!!
What are some of your goals?! What is your motivation?!

The cake my mom made for my best friend!

"It's never too late to be what you might have been"

XOXO

Are You One of Those?!?!

Are you a stress eater?!?! I most definitely am!! This has been one stressful week, and I have noticed that I find myself turning to food! I'm not talking about salads and veggies, I mean why can't out bodies crave these foods when we are stressed or upset?! Nope mine wants, good stick to your bones kinda food! You know what I mean, homemade mac and cheese, or pizza, ice cream, you know those foods that are going to make me put weight back on! I have to be honest, I have been saying no most of the time, but this week I did give in a few times and feed my cravings. I'm disappointed in myself to say the least! I know there are better ways of dealing with stress. What do you do to deal with stress in your life?!? I mean I know we all have something going on in our lives that stresses us! What can we do to work on dealing with our stress in a healthy way? I know that as soon as my body gets what it want, it wants more! What an evil cycle! I swear there is a little monster living in me somewhere who just loves the fating foods and just can't get enough! At times when I get a craving, I drink a big glass of water. But as I sit here and write this, I'm thinking the next time I get a craving I might do some crunches, or squats to remind myself that I'm working on me and don't have room for these fating foods in my life any more. I know....I know....it's easier said than done! But who's with me?!?! We can do this! What are some things that help you avoid stress eating?!

My many nights I've spent in the gym! 

It's time to kick this stress eating in the ass.....

"It's not stress that kills us, it's our reaction to it"

XOXO

“If There is No Struggle, There is No Progress.”

Hello all of my fabulous followers! I'm sorry I have not posted in a few days! But, I'm back!  Since I have lasted posted I assure there has been lots of sweat and even some tears shed. I knew this journey wouldn't be easy, if it was everyone would look like super models right?! Well lately, my whole body hurts and feels weak. I  left the gym last night feeling angry and tears running down my face! I am pushing myself to the limit everyday and feel like I'm not getting anywhere. When I stepped on the scale this morning, it showed that I had gained weight! I was so upset, I just about broke out into tears! I am feeling a bit discouraged lately. I have turned to some of the people that I have met on this journey. They gave me great advice and lifted my spirits! I know that today is a new day, a day to keep pushing forward and NOT give up! Over the weekend I did do a little shopping and tried on some clothes! I was very happy that I was able to buy a smaller size, and the size I did wear seemed baggy on me now! Even though I may not be losing a lot of weight according to the scale, I am losing inches, because my clothes are fitting much better! Yesterday got the best of me, but today is a whole new day! The most important thing I've learned, some days will be harder than others, but a a bad workout is better than no workout!

Keep On, Keepin' On!

XOXO

Obsessed is a Word the Lazy use to Describe the Dedicated!

I have had many of you ask what my workout schedule looks like! I will gladly share with you some of my workouts! When I first started I would run 1 mile on the elliptical and bike as long as I could, and call it a day. Well now I push myself harder and harder! Last night I spent two hours at the gym and even then I didn't want to leave! Crazy I know! It feels so good to push my body to the limits everyday!

Along with the workouts on this calendar, I run 2-3 miles a day, and bike anywhere from 8-12 miles a day! I've said it before and I will say it again....If you have not tried planking, do it!!!! You feel an immediate pull at your core! It's fantastic!!! Last night along with what's on this calendar I ran 2 miles, biked 8.8 miles, did 50 bicep curls, 45 push ups, 100 crunches, and 100 squats! I felt amazing afterward! To be honest, I have burpees on my calendar but I have yet to do any. I am working my way up to that! My goal is to do 5 today!! I haven't seen a ton of results yet, but I have definitely noticed some and it's been less than a month!

I see a little progress! What are your thoughts?!?!

There is no secret to losing weight or a magic trick! It takes hard work and dedication. Some days it takes everything you have to just make it to the gym let alone finish! But that's where you have to dig deep and ask yourself why you are there in the first place! Last night I was dragging in the gym, my body hurt, I was tired, and I didn't want to be there. But I knew that if I didn't go I would regret it and feel pretty crappy about myself! You have to ignore that voice in your head telling you that you can't and prove that you can! You are stronger than you know! Two months ago, this workout would've killed me, today I can't wait to get there tonight and see how much more I can accomplish! Feel free to reach out to me, we can motivate each other!

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"We got right now. So get up right now. Cause all we got is Right Now."

XOXO 

Struggling is all Part of the Jounrney....

I knew nothing about this journey was going to be easy! I have to say that I really look forward to working out everyday. It's my time that I can just work on myself! Last night I spend two hours in the gym and thought about staying more. I felt great! The part of this journey that I am struggling with the most is my diet! I love to eat, I mean who doesn't right?!?! This past week has been especially difficult. It was my birthday week, and I have been blessed with such amazing people in my life that I had three different birthday cakes! I had a dinner party with my family and friends, which was packed with chips, dip, pizza, cake, cookies, and the list goes on and on.

 This is the cake my mom made me!

 I have to say over all I didn't do too bad. I had no chips, dip or cookies. I did have one slice of pizza and a piece of cake! I have been doing a lot of reading lately and losing weight is more about your diet than working out. Don't get me wrong, working out is important and plays a big role. But a healthy diet is key. I have been really struggling with this! My goal is to work on meal prep that way when my family is eating something not so healthy I can join them with a healthy alternative. I am also a very picky eater. I do not like eggs, fish, pork, fruit. So, I would have to say that eating a healthy diet is proving to be the toughest part of this challenge. It's hard to stay focused when you are not seeing the results you want right away. Believe me, as much as I would like to say this challenge is great and I'm killing it, It is a struggle some days! However, I have noticed that my pants are much looser than they were, so I am very excited about this!!! I am looking forward to see how much difference a month can make. I am really going to focus on both my diet and working out and see if my results improve! So who's with me?! We are in this together!

I may not be there yet, but I'm closer than I was yesterday!

XOXO