Day 103: Keeping it UP

Hey everyone!!!!

Thanks for stopping by my post!  I can't believe this is already day 103.  I have really changed my lifestyle (finally).  I do slip up every now and then but I am human and I work hard so the treats are well deserved.  I find myself really making sure I don't mess up too much during the week because I love to have a good treat meal on the weekend and a drink or two.  I am tempted at work with birthday cakes and several sweet and salty foods but It doesn't phase me like it used to.  I have learned to say no and be good with that....especially when I can see the positive changes in my body and how I look and fit into my clothes.  I feel comfortable enough to wear my bikini again which was not the case on January 1st when I started this journey towards a healthier lifestyle.  I have some results but it doesn't stop me from working hard.  I am trying to still get more muscle tone in various part of my body like arms, thighs and stomach.  I see my abs but I want to really see them so I have been not having any or very little carbs at night as a new thing I implemented this month.  I also started taking protein shakes after my workouts to help replenish those worn out muscles which helps with the process of gaining muscle tone.  I have a goal to see more of my abs and a flatter tummy by June 1st and more definition in my arms and calves.  Hopefully, the thighs will tighten up in the process but feel it may take a little more time for that to get really tone.  I have fit into jeans that I couldn't wear in January so I know the thighs are well on there way so that is enough motivation for me to keep it up and keep going!!!

Some things to think about when you are going through the process are....

• HOW BAD DO YOU REALLY WANT TO BE HEALTHY?
• DO YOU WANT TO FIX TROUBLE AREAS IN YOUR BODY?
• WHEN YOU FEEL DISCOURAGED, KEEP GOING AND DON'T GIVE UP

These questions can really help you stay focused and really think about the process you are taking on.  It takes time especially when you aren't doing a fad diet or not eating normal clean eating foods.  I am a true testimony that it does work.  I have had lots of progress these last 3 months and it gets better every month.  I enjoy eating right and having others reevaluate their unhealthy lifestyles because they see the good it is doing in my life.  I started a challenge to keep me accountable and get folks moving along with me.  Yesterdays post shows you the challenge.  Join if you would like and leave a comment and let me know if you are going to do it.  It is so much more fun to have others going towards the same thing as you!  I think this will even help speed up some of my results because I will still be doing my regular workout routine along with the challenge.  I will probably do it in the mornings, during lunch and later in the night!  I set out to attack and conquer the stair master (such a scary work out machine) and I did 15 minutes...I did sweat and it was challenging but I keep it up and wasn't dying like I would have been if I tried to tackle it in January.  I have built up my endurance and strength and that is awesome! 

I even love to workout!  It is fun and I like to change it up constantly.  I know it is important to stretch so one of those days I usually do yoga, 3 days of boxing (cardio and body weight exercises) and strength training (weights) and I take weightlifiting classes like body pump and do basic cardio like run, walk, jump rope, HIIT training on cardio equipment, etc.  I just love it and love what it is doing for my body!

So come on and get yourself together!!!! Join me and let me know if I can help in any way or just share your ideas with me to help me and my readers!

HAPPY FRIDAY PEOPLE!!!!!