Taking it to the Next Level

I know it has been a while since I last wrote. I am going to try to write more. I just recently realized that I want to become an exercise instructor. I think this will help me to keep me accountable for my health. Once, I have a better idea what I am supposed to do. I am going to take the test. I am still working on getting that perfect body. I have decided that my ideal body can be created with the right foods. Also, with a bit of strength training, less than hour cardio, and HIIT (Tabata). Other factors that are important are sleep, sun and stress. 

I have tried the Paleo diet and liked it. I try to eat like most of the time. I have cheat meals occasionally. I try to eat CLEAN and stay away from breads. 

As far as exercise goes...I have always pushed myself. I am trying to lift heavier weights now. I tried spinning for the first time. Also, I ran a half marathon. I don't think I will ever do that again. My knees are still not the same. I will stick to the 5ks. 

I will try to do most of my cardio and HIIT outside. I have been much better this year about getting the right amount of sleep. Actually right now @ 9:12...I feel ready for bed. 

Stress though seems to be my biggest challenge. Yoga definitely helps for stress. I am thinking right now I may turn the extra room into a mediation/yoga room. Eventually, it will be a baby's room, but for now...why not?!:-) I know I am getting better at recognizing when I am stress and trying to talk myself out of it. 

Keeping it up!

Back at 142 ... Yah I know I was 142 a month ago... But then there was my birthday and I had to get stitches in my back. I had job interviews that got me distracted. I am working hard to get under 140 over the next 2 weeks. So that is July25th. I can and will do it! I have to be very disciplined the next few weeks. I ran a 5k and have signed up for a 15k in hopes to do the Disney Half Marathon!

Sidetracked

Well on Monday I received a phone call about 2 possible transfer positions and I just got so engulfed in preparing for my interviews that I put my workouts/ eating aside. I CAN NOT do that! I should be able to devote a little time for working out each day! I know getting a job closer to home is important, but I can't obsess like that. Balance is the key!:-) Well I have been working out hard the past few days to make up for lost time. My 28th birthday is in 2 days!i am so lucky to be alive and healthy!:-)last year my aunt passed away on my birthday from cancer. I know how important it is to take care of your body.

Holidays

The hardest time to eat healthy is on holidays. Luckily one of our family meals we went out to eat. So I just ordered a salad. It stinks when your family isn't on board with the healthy eating.

Feeling good

I Stepped on that scale yesterday 142! Yippee! I am not going to lie it has been a struggle. Especially at workshop lunches when others are getting yummy treats. I keep reminding myself that those treats are short-lived which is no match for feeling healthy and looking good! I am reading a great book called Yes, it is a self-help book, but I can already feel the difference in my life and thought process. The ideas that have made a big difference are worthiness and courage. I always tell my students that no one is perfect, everyone makes mistakes, but I beat myself up over my own mistakes. I know why I feel this way.
A day I will never forget, but a day I would like to forget. As a future parent, I promise myself I will never make my children feel like my mom made me feel in that day. You can't take back your words or actions and sometimes sorry just doesn't cut it. I may have to go back to counseling as it has made a profound effect on me. I have forgiven, but I will never forget.
On a lighter note, I am starting to feel like I am making progress and feel better. I KNOW I can do this!

Day at the Beach

My favorite place.. Even if the waves are too crazy to surf.:-) I feel so at home at the beach. So relaxing to her the waves and feel the sun on your swim. Plus I love to swim. Man, trying to get past that second sand bar with that surfboard was definitely a workout!

Day 5

Keith and I are learning how to make new healthy dishes. I made peanut butter protein balls. Keith made sweet potato fries. I weigh myself on Sunday to see if I have lost any weight since last weekend. I did HIIT today. On days that I don't have workshops I am trying to workout in the morning for less than an hour. Then in the evening for less than an hour. I feel better ... I don't know if it was the food or if it is not having to go to work.