Forget being skinny.....

Okay so most women who are trying to lose weight usually have this vision in their heads about how they will look at their goal weight. I know because I've done it. I used to invision being the same size I was in high school. Honestly, I don't know if I would even want to be that small again, it might look weird. Anyhoo, we need to focus more on being fit and getting strong instead of focusing on being skinny. Skinny is out, fit is in! We should be able to lift, run, squat, bend, push, and pull without being overly tired or weak. A "Fitness Badass" is what I'm aiming for. How about you?

Today's Challenge: Get out of your comfort zone! Change that workout up and push yourself! You have to keep your body guessing! Don't ever slow down or stop! 

Good Things....

I was up until the wee hours of the morning at the ER with my son, so I missed my 5am gym time. I'm a bit thrown off and all sorts of excuses and reasons why I should stay in bed have crossed my mind. I had to look through my pics to find my motivation, which is the pic I posted. You have to work hard in order to reach your goals. Laying in bed is not going to get you there! Excuses are not going to get you there! So I'm about to get my behind up, dressed and to the gym! You should do the same!

Today's Challenge: Stay focused on your goals and don't deviate from your plan! Get to the gym!

Baby Steps....

There is this flaw we humans have when it comes to something we want. We want  things to happen overnight which is not realistic. For most of us, it took some time for us to gain weight or get out of shape and it will take some time (probably less time) for us to get our sexy back. The thing is, as long as you take proper daily strides towards your goal, you will get there and you will stay there. Don't rush the process. Doing so will discourage you in continuing. Instead, enjoy the journey and take pride in your accomplishments. Make a healthy change and perfect it until it's habitual. Hang on to the image of how you WILL look and feel when you do reach your goal. You CAN do it!!!

A Cute Workout....

I am the lipstick lifter! I walk in the gym dressed to workout with hot pink lipstick blazing. By the time I'm done working out, my hair is messed up, my clothes are soaked, and my lipstick is non existent. I look a hot mess! However, I feel good and I know I've worked my butt off. If you do not finish up your workout looking like you've just been put through a wringer, you stay your butt in the gym until you do! Then you will know you've put your all into your workout. 

Today's Chalenge: Change up your workout every 1-2 weeks. This will make your body constantly adapt to changes which gets you past those icky plateaus. You've got this! 

CALORIES!!!

I truly hate the fact that I am an individual that has to count calories. I hate the fact that calories even exist! Okay, I'm done. Seriously though, weight loss and fitness is truly a science. You have to count calories in and out and you have to know how to manipulate muscles in order to get stronger. There is a lot going on behind the scene of fitness. Diet IS the most difficult and most important component to get in order. Especially if you are a sweet addict like me. To lose and get fit, we have to say no to the junk, ear more veggies, drink more water, and count those calories. There is no way around it. 

Today's Challenge: Start counting your calories in and adjust your workout accordingly. You can do it!

True Love!

I have not always been a huge fan of working out. It's sometimes hard to get motivated and even more difficult to stay motivated. I have always wanted to be one of those people that looked forward to getting up early and going for a run or hitting the gym. I tried being that person more times than I can count but I always gave up before reaching my goals. Not this time! I am in the mode/zone, and I am loving it! If I could be in the gym 10 hours a day I would be there. When you start to see results, the motivation increases and it's easier to stay engaged. After a while, it just becomes plain old habit; a lifestyle. It may take some time to get there, but you will get there! 

Today's Challenge: Be your own motivation! Make your body do what you want it to do. Make your body conform to  help you reach your goals. There's a catch to this though....Your mind must lead the way. Make it happen!

Hang In There!!!

So, I have recently started lifting heavy weights. I live for deadlifts and I'm working on improving my bench press. I started out dead lifting only the 45lb bar. At one point, that was difficult for me. I remember adding 20lbs to that bar and thought to myself, "this is too much!" That weight used to be my workout, but now it's too light to even be my warmup! My warm up weight is 155lbs 10x. My workout weight is currently 175-185lbs lifting 20-30x. And I increase the weight amout weekly. I never thought it would be possible but with time, patience, consistentcy, and persistence you will get there! Your body will do anything your mind tells it to do. You may have to condition the body first but you can do it! 

Today's Challenge: This is a simple one... Start believing in you and your abilities to accomplish your goals. Visualize the improved you several times a day and tell yourself you can do it. Positive mental attitude (PMA) makes anything attainable. Have faith in you, I do!