Strength

The definition of strength is the quality or state of being strong. Having the strength to go about your day and face challenges might be hard for some. Others, may have strength referred to as physical strength. I have gained the strength physically and I continue that on a daily basis. What I need, however, is the strength to face every day before me. 

When I started this journey, I said I wanted to transform not only physically but mentally. I want to work towards having the strength to face anything I go through on a daily basis. I first need to have the strength to love myself and that I can honestly say I do. Now all I want to do is to improve! 

This is my lunch most days. It's easy to grab and go when I need food for work. All I do is put frozen veggies and frozen chicken in a container and when I'm ready to eat I just microwave it! So simple and yummy!  

I know I said I would post my workouts that I will start doing at home. I am talking to my personal trainer and coming up with a routine to do at home so when I get that I will share! 

Progressive

Today I chose the word  progressive meaning happening or developing gradually or in stages; proceeding step by step. 

Loosing weight is definitely a progressive process. My journey is slow but steady and I am starting to see results. Here is a picture of me today and I can see a huge difference already. 

There is still work to be done but I know I am capable and the struggle is worth it! So when you feel like giving up, just remember the progressive process it takes to reach your goal. Although you want results over night, it takes hard work and patience to see those goals being met! 

Courage

The definition of Courage is the ability to do something that frightens one. 

Today I have the courage to post pictures of myself that I never would have done before because of the way I look. Although I still don't like them, here is the proof that I am working my tail off. 

So here I am at personal training today and she kicked my ass! Literally, my ass is so soar at the end of the day. 

So these pictures have one thing in common. I hate the way I look. The rolls and back fat are too much. My legs are toning up nice but I still think my arms are too big. But, my weight your gain! If you are looking at these pics and thinking you are looking in the mirror or worse, then get off your tush and do something about it! 

I really struggled with this one. It was hard to pull up on one foot. I definitely want to improve with this. I think that women in general don't think of doing pull ups as a part of their routine. I definitely want to be able to do 5 pull ups  without struggling by December. 

I had the courage to put myself out there and get in the best shape of my life. So do the same and do something about it! 

Thanks for the 2,000 Pageviews

I just hit 2,000 Page views! Thank you everyone for all your support, this journey has not been easy but I think you will get a lot out of my mistakes and success. Keep following and sharing my story!

Persistence

The definition of persistence is firm or obstinate continuance in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.  

The most important thing I have learned this past month in a half is that I need to persistent with my diet.  The more times I cheat the harder it will be to loose weight. I can't stress enough how tough it is for me to make good choices. I work in a mall and I am constantly running around and sometimes too busy for healthy food. It's very hard but I strive for persistence every day.

Also, you must be persistent with your exercise routine. I just recently went hiking which added a 3rd day to my workout days per week. It felt good to do something fun like that and not just be in a gym setting. I think I'm also going to try and do abs on my own if not daily, then when I remember (because I am a mommy and mommies forget a lot). Must be persistent if I want results!

Overcome

The definition of overcome is to succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty. I want to overcome my excuses and start to make things happen! If I keep making excuses for myself I will not be at my goal weight! 

So I didn't get to do anything yesterday because I was cleaning my house and getting ready for the Chris Brown concert that I went to. Me and my co-workers had so much fun. 

Anyways, I woke up this morning urging to do something that would work off the pizza and alcohol that came with the fun concert I went to. I ultimately decided to go hiking and not just anywhere, some place I have never been before. 

I chose Torrey Pines State Reserve and we didn't do a trail or anything but there was a huge hill from the beach to the very top where the visitors center was. My little guy had so much fun while mommy carried his 20lb self to the top! I used my money wrap because it is more comfortable for the both of us! It was hot but not unbearable because we had the ocean breeze. It was amazing and I want to do it again. Man are my legs going to hurt tomorrow! 

Capable

The definition of capable is 

having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve a specified thing. I know I am capable of loosing the weight and I know I am capable of keeping it off. 

My will power needs to be strong enough to know that I am completely capable to do what is necessary to loose weight. It's hard sometimes because we think that we need to fulfill the need to listen to those cravings we get. It is so easy to say "Oh just one won't hurt!" Well, one becomes two, and two becomes three, etc.  So be careful of those sneaky cravings and your justifications on why you don't have to follow your diet today. I am famous for this. I did so well the first month of eating good that I just got lazy and started wanting all my cravings. I know more than anyone how tough it is, but it's all in our heads! 

Today I didn't have any personal training and I searched Pinterest for excercises. I ended up getting overwhelmed and I just did 20 crunches. I know I am capable of much more! 

Also I have been lazy about my diet! Above is a Kabab place by my work that I usually will buy when I don't bring my lunch. Although I choose chicken and salad over hamburger and French fries I still am not eating as well as I should. The struggle continues but I am CAPABLE!