Rest and Cheat Day!

Today is a special day. I am taking a rest day and will also eat whatever I want to eat. I won't go overboard but I think I will have some cheese and some chips! It was a great workout month for me and Sunday starts a new month which means a new challenge. I'm excited that so many people are joining in on my 3500 push up challenge. June is going to be the bomb! 

Challenges = Change

Who would have ever thought I would be able to run 50 miles in 27 days? I never thought it would be possible, but when you challenge your thinking and your body you are sure to succeed. It is important for everyone to remember that your mind will fail before your body does and you CAN achieve ANYTHING you you get your mind to believe. Now, on to the next challenge. I won't stop running but my focus will change slightly. 3500 push-ups in June. Right now, my mind is wondering how I'm gonna get it done , but come Sunday my body WILL make it happen. That is all. 

A Better Me!

Okay so I never thought I could accomplish some of the things that I have accomplished; fitness wise. Tomorrow I will have completed running 50 miles for the month of May! I can deadlift 285lbs! I can squat 225 lbs! I can run for 1 hour straight! Every goal I have set this far I have attained it and I'm so happy about it. I am going to continue on this same path competing against myself until I have reached my fitness goals. After I get there I will use everything I have learned and worked through to maintain. I'm just feeling really good about how much I have improved in less than 6 months.

I ❤️ Running....lol!!!

I can't really say I love running. I mean I like running but I'm not in love with it. I do feel much better about it once I've accomplished the run and today was one of those times. I ran 5 miles for the first time in my life and it took 60 mins. I feel really good about that. I will try and knock out another 3 or 4 tonight to get my May 50 done. I have some great plans for fitness goals in June that will be real challenges for me. I can't wait!

Ttyl, I'm on my way to school in the city. 

Journey Continues, but More Intense

I had a great workout. The gym was empty at 5am this morning, but I was there. May have to run again before I go to work to try and get these 50 miles done. I'm still trying to figure out what exactly my challenge for June is going to be. I will continue running a few time a week but I need to go back to spin class as well. I'm thinking about starting the Stong Lifts 5x5 program to increase my overall strength. My goal is to shed 15-20 lbs in June. I know I have to focus on eating cleaner in order to do so. A lot to consider. One thing I know is I won't stop or make excuses as to why I can't get it done. I will get fit, I will not stop, and I will reach my goals. 

2 Days of Rest

I was so busy this weekend I forgot to post yesterday and decided to take 2 days off from working out. Tomorrow I will  make sure I have a challenging workout, plus I am going to attempt running for 1hour or better. I'm trying to complete these 50 miles for May which means I will be running daily through May 31st. Pray for me. Lol! 

Lose the Fear!!!

I worked out with a couple of VERY BIG guys this morning. I am working on improving my bench press so Taurus, and yes he's strong like a bull, invites me to lift with them today. I did okay..... :-) I have a ways to go before I'm benching 250lbs. All I did was lift this morning and completed a 2.5 hour session which included squats (140lbs), deadlifts (270lbs), overhead press (95lbs),  bench press (125lbs), leg press (315lbs), and a ton of back and shoulder sets. I have a new mentality and motto as of today....NEVER FEAR THE WEIGHT! The things that go on in my mind when weight is being added to the bar is crazy. I am my own worse enemy and I hinder my abilities to lift more. Kristin told me today, you tell yourself you can't i. Your head, but it also comes out of your mouth; stop it!!!! As of now I will. I will never fear the weight again. 

Friday's Fitness Challenge: Go Heavy or Go Home!!!! That is all.