From Lazy to Lively

i decided i HAVE to take a rest day today even though i really don’t want to. my body needs it and is actually begging for it. if my memory serves me correctly i haven’t had a break since around day 11. my pink eye kinda set me back a few days and now i will be shredding up until the day before we leave.

although i’d love to say i worked out today. it’s better for me to rest as opposed to being in pain the entire workout and not being able to do the moves to the best of my abilities.

TODAY, I REST.

TOMORROW, I SHRED.

good day.

p.s thank you SO much to everyone for all your encouraging and supportive comments. it seriously makes my day and pushes me to work hard. 

so this morning i woke up and i was bored so i went for a run/walk before the first set of rain came through…

i did around 2 miles and the trail was completely empty. it did start to rain like RIGHT when i got to my car so i guess that dream of running in the rain will have to wait one more day.

i had been contemplating on whether or not to do the shred today or rest. its REALLY close to us leaving to the wedding and i really want to finish before we go. so i finally begrudgingly put on level 3 and i got to about the cardio section of the first circuit and my body nor my brain were having it. i sat down for a while and was frustrated then i decided i could go back to level 1. So that’s what I did. I completed level one and just added the weights to my cardio like she does in level 3.

there are times when i feel like, why am i not better at this? but i have to remind myself that i am still very much out of shape. i have to build strength and endurance. it doesn’t just happen overnight. SO DAY 23 DOWNNNN.

also, i know i have a long journey ahead of me. but its still a daily occurrence that i  look at my body and i’m shocked with what i see. this isnt me tricking myself into thinking i look skinnier today, I AM.

i’m just going to keep moving in that direction of happy, healthy, and confident. i’m ready for it. 

i know i don’t really talk about weight watchers that much anymore. okay, lets be serious right now i only talk about 30 Day Shred and watermelon but I am still doing weight watchers. I had to miss the last two weekends cause of my pink eye. I went back today though.

I lost 3.2 in the past 2 weeks

Total loss since I started WW: 10.6 pounds!!

oh yeah baby!! i met and SURPASSED my 10 pound loss goal by the wedding! in fact i’m only 1.4 pounds away from losing my first 5%.

i’m just real proud of myself. I’ve worked really hard this time around and i’m earning this the right now.

oh and today i complete double deuce day for the Shred (aka 22)

now its time to go enjoy some sunshine before it goes away! 

Anonymous asked: what is your meal plan type thing at the moment? i'm doing the shred too and i'm finding it hard to plan meals that will work alongside the shred/not be hungry all the time?

I don’t really have a meal plan. I’m on weight watchers so i basically just eat within my points. I usually just eat like a bagel or oatmeal for breakfast then lunch and dinner are a meat and veggies. my dinners are usually paleo because my sister cooks most nights. if i get hungry during the day i snack on fruits mainly cause i’m currently addicted. mainly with weight watchers with things that aren’t zero points you use portion control.

i don’t really know if i answered that question. i’m not a nutritionist by any means so i wouldn’t say i’m qualified to give the best advice. I’ve always heard if you’re feeling hungry to drink more water or focus on foods that keep you feeling full longer.

good luck with the shred! i don’t even know you but i’m pretty sure you are awesome and going to do great!  jillian and i both agree!

today i completed day 20! end of level 2!! HOORAYY!

mirror shot!!

i’m excited to meet level 3 tomorrow. more than a few people have told me it’s a biatch but i’ll love it. haha. let’s go jillian!

also, i went for a walk on the trail with my bff!

walked for about 2.5 miles. Amanda and I have been friends(official bffs) since sophomore year of high school. we literally talk about everything and always end up laughing till we cry. today we accomplished both of those. walking with friends makes it so much better.

oh and i bought another watermelon. SORRY I’M NOT SORRY.