Consistency

The definition of consistency is conformity in the application of something, typically that which is necessary for the sake of logic, accuracy, or fairness. I chose this word for the day because I feel that a routine is important in order to produce results. For instance, ever since I have have been eating better and working out twice a day, I have been seeing results. Also, I would like to gain more of a routine like, taking all my vitamins throughout the day, or working out more than twice a day, or drinking a gallon of water throughout the day. These goals are great to have, but if I am not consistent then I will not see any results and my goals will not be met.

Today, I noticed that when I got ready for work I had a little (I mean HUGE) muffin top. I was so excited because I wanted to wear these pants that I couldn't even wear right before I got pregnant. I got into them and  everything, but when I put on my shirt, I could see all the extra baby skin hanging over and it was not cute. I had gotten a waist trainer right after I had the baby, but because I had the gallbladder problem I couldn't use it anymore until months after my surgery. I'm not going to lie, it is super uncomfortable especially when you are not used to it. I am going to try and wear it for a few hours a day to kind of help my skin shrink back and shape up to where it should be. I love how it just makes everything fit nice and makes me look slimmer and my muffin top disappears. I know some people are against them but I asked my trainer about it and she brought up a good point. She said that if I held a baby in my stomach and the baby squished all my organs, then why would a waist trainer be bad if people claim it squishes the organs.

Today was legs day at personal training. I did squats and used the Smith machine. I also did some of abs in between some of the legs I did. By the end of tonight my legs felt like jello. I am already gathering ideas for working out at home and I feel good about trying to workout more than two days. I love my results I have gotten so far, but there are always ways to improve. Can't wait to see what tomorrow brings. 

Struggle

The definition of struggle is to make forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction. I chose struggle because I really struggle with getting getting and keeping weight off. Even though I have been eating well and working out two days a week for the past month, I still seemed to get a week of fast food that is bad for me and no exercise except walking. The efforts to get free of restraint from bad habits is very difficult. 

My vitamin regiment needs to be more consistent. As for my water intake, I am getting better but there can be more improvement. From the beginning, I wanted to keep bread out of my diet and that has obviously failed. I am going to try to minimize my bread intake and also make more wise choices. 

I had personal training today and we did arms. I am still benching 95lbs which I am very proud of. We also did kick backs with weights of 8lbs-25lbs which was very difficult to do the 30 reps of each set of dumbbells. I am researching some workouts to try at home for the days I am not going to personal training. 

My struggle is real and I am constantly in battle with it. I know some of you are struggling too. Let's struggle together. Follow me and see how my struggles can help you with yours. After all, this is My Weight and Your Gain!!!!!

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Day 16

                           

Yesterday was Day 16. I Weighed myself and I have lost weight and inches so I am very excited. Compared to Day 1, I was 192.4 lbs and my measurements were: waist 45", hips 45", bust 44", arms 13", and thighs 24.5". Now today (as you can see above) I am down 3.5" in my waist, 2" in my hips, and .5" in my bust. However, I gained inches in my legs and arms, but I assume its because I am lifting during my personal training so I am gaining muscle. I am very happy with my 2 week results and I can't wait to see what the next 2 weeks will bring. 

Breakfast at work was an Herbalife shake. Then we were really busy at work and I had a late lunch but I went to the Kabob Grill and had a chicken kabob with rice and a salad. For Dinner I had gotten a pre-made chicken for $5 and put shredded pieces on a salad with avocado with a little of Italian dressing. I feel that my eating is doing well and I am seeing results I wanted. Maybe this is going to be easier than I thought. 

As for my exercise, I found time in the morning to go walking to the park with my family for 30 minutes before work. I also got to wear my new workout shirts I found at Ross. I didn't have any workout shirts and these shirts are also motivation for me! I am ready for the next 2 weeks. Bring on the hard workouts and meal prep because this mama is on a roll. Until tomorrow Ladies and Gentlemen.