Fitness Journey Progress

My progress feels little to none until I did my measurements. 

01/14/14 Measurements
Hips 40"
Legs at Thigh 24"
Arms 12"

02/06/14 Measurements
Hips 37"
Legs at Thigh 23"
Arms 12"

Clothes still fit the same and I still suffer from hail damage on my Thighs and Butt... ugh I must admit that is my biggest issue. How am I suppose to wear shorts? Especially when they do not make a perfect length short for moms.. I mean my kids really don't wanna see my icecream butt hanging out the bottom of mine!! Here are my progress photos as well!!

Committment

Big word huh!!! It's a word that is used in most aspects of our lives on a daily basis. We commit to job, relationships, parenting, friendships, ets. What happens when out of frustration we commit to getting healthy,  eating healthy,  working out. What happens when we look in the mirror hate the body we see and commit to changing that mirrored image? What happens when we commit to working out daily starting Monday. I'll TELL you what happens our Monday never comes!! It's easier to hate what we see, eat, and wear, then to male that very difficult change. Committments such as Weighloss and Fitness are difficult and at times Suck!! I was was told to stop bitching about my body if I wasn't going to do anything about it. It's a very true statement and I not bitching im doin!!! ♥

DreamGirls-Acceptance

Met with my sweet middle school and high school girls tonight and the topic was Acceptance. Oh what a word and even as an adult it's still a struggle. We had a 7 year old Brayle visit tonight to share her amazing story of her journey the Acceptance while fighting Alopicia.  What an inspiration this beautiful young girl was. She was dancing, singing, and laughing with the other girls without a care in the world. Oh to be like that.... to take what tough challenges life throws at me and smile and sing in the face of defeat. I asked the group what a "Normal" person was and she said "it's a person that doesn't care what anyone says or thinks" normal is YOU! ♥♥

Walk By Faith

I've been on my spiritual journey for 3 years now. I was reborn again in April 2010 and it has been a journey.  I feel as if the devil has been attacking me with every step I make since that day. Most days its not obvious and then there are days where he is full attack mode. At times I feel he doesn't let up for days to a week. He has been in full attack mode since last Friday. He is creeping into my thoughts. Thoughts of negativity, thoughts of bitterness, anger, inner sadness hidden with a fake smile thoughout the day. I often say "I rebuke you satin now leave me alone". I blast my "Jesus" music.( That's what my kids call it) and I seek after peace in scripture amd quotes.  Only to find myself right back at that same negative feeling. I control my attitude, my thoughts of negativity, my anxiety. I seek after God for the inner peace and joy I deserve and would love to share with others. I am on a journey to trust God's plan for me and know he has me exactly where he wants me and when the time comes for a change he will open that door of opportunity for me. I am learning to Trust God because he is bigger then the devil or any negative thought, attitude, or act!! Amen!!! ♥♥

Keep Pushing!!

I had a dear friend who is also on a WW Lifestyle Change Journey reach out to me in frustration today. She must have been reading my mind as I was feeling the same way. In my moment of frustraion I thought I have been staving (even though we know I am not really), I am working out 5 days a week ( so not loving it at all), for 30 days and I look in the mirror and I see Nothing, Nada, Zero, results. I still see a flabby belly,  hail damage on my legs,  and my butt is melting down the back of my legs. Ughhh.....

I then had to remember just like I told my sweet friend that it did not take me 30 days to gain the fat on my body like a bear going into hibernation and it's not going to shred in that time either. I have to remember this is all a process and honestly weight does shed off quicker then you add it on if you work hard, commit, and Don't Cheat!! Give it 3 months! Yes 3 months and then you can make the decision if what your doing isn't working!! Honestly doubt by month 3 you will have to do that!!! 

Jillian Beating Done!!!

I've just completed mt 20 min beating by my fav trainer Jillian!! We have a love hate relationship. I love how I feel after I finish my workout but so hate to do them daily!! I feel there are times where she is yelling at me through the tv bc she knows I just wanna give up. Committing to working out is so much harder then the committment to eat healthy!! It is necessary in your journey! I encourage you to find a workout video, a gym, or walk at a fast pace daily!!

Weight Watchin

I dedicated my health to WW for the second time on January 1, 2014. I have not cheated since that day. I had gotten to the point again where I was eating all of the bad tempting crap society throws at you. I am now on a mission a what I call a #BeastModeBeauty to have a #RockinBikiniBody in 2014!! I dedicated my start to my fitness journey the second week of January allowing Jillian Michael to kick my butt 20 mins a day #Rippedin30 style. I would love to inspire other to join me on the amazing lifestyle transformation.  I will be posting very vulnerable pics to share progress along with my daily meal plan for others to mimic if you choose. #InspiringChange ♥

(Photos taken 01/01/14 Day 1..sorry they are blurred)