12/25/15 WORK to do!

So, yesterday was chest day but I didn't make it to anybody's gym due to family gatherings and stuff, but I did run 5.29 miles outside! Today, I will be visiting my 24/7, 365 days a year gym (XSport) to get chest and arms in! That's right! Holiday does not mean there's no WORK to be done. I've had my pre-workout meal and in a couple of hours I'm gonna go put that WORK in! I have goals and sitting around nibbling on junk food all day is not gonna help me reach them. I will be enjoying my friends and family but only after I take care of myself in my favorite place....the gym. 

Not So Long Ago...

Not so long ago I weighed 294 pounds and besides being morbidly obese, I had no serious medical issues. After receiving bloodwork results that were all good, my doctor said; "I'm so happy that your bloodwork came back okay, but if you don't lose this weight, that will not be the case for long. I'm worried that soon you will cross that threshold into disease which is hard to return from." I also had a good friend, 37 years old at the time, have his 3rd stroke and was struggling. I realized that I had an opportunity before me and if I didn't take that opportunity right then, that window may close. So, on that day I started making changes. Since chocolate and sweets were my biggest issue, that's where I started. I cut out sweets. Each week I added something different to my list and kept going. Did I have days or weeks of failure? Absolutely! However, when you catch yourself, you start from that point forward with no shame or doubts. Just keep it moving! It's not easy and it's not impossible. It is what we make it! If we make it hard, it will be hard! If we stay on the side of positivity, we lessen the struggle. Within the struggle we find our strength. The strength to live without limitations of any kind. Start now. 

Recovery and Rest...

I have a really bad way of telling my body to shut up and keep going when it comes to training. I convince myself that because I get 5-7 hours of sleep and I feel great that days of rest are overrated. Well, last night's back day was a partial failure. Not an epic failure, but a partial one. Where I wanted to see gains was in my deadlift. However, I lifted the same exact thing I lifted the last back day, which was completely deflating. I was happy I didn't lose anything but I didn't gain anything either. So...after a convo with 3reFit and a text reminding me to be smart this morning, I decided to sleep in and take a rest day. Many times we ignore things, people, and signs that are placed on our paths. I'm learning to be be very observant of all things that could possibly be beneficial to my overall well being. My body is the first thing that must be nurtured from the inside out. That is a tast that only I can oversee. So, from this point forward I will assess my body's signals and proceed accordingly. Growth is a beautiful thing. 

12/22/15 ~ Late Back Day?

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday, are by far my favorite days in the gym as those are my leg and back days. This week I will add an extra back day, probably on Friday (Xmas), but we shall see. Today is back day and I like to get this day done early. However that is not going to happen today due to my work schedule. So when I get off, it's gonna be a struggle with the needed energy to see gains in my deadlift. I will likely have to eat just before I get off, come home and take a nap, then head to the gym (grabbing coffee on the way). Either way, the WORK will get done. And, it's highly likely that a second back day will be added. :-) Many think that I'm a biting a phenatic with working out, but they haven't seen anything yet!!!! I'm shooting for WW status!!! 

12/21/15 - Arm Day

So, part of my fitness plan is to have some rock solid arms. I've got tons of work to do but it will get done!!! I've been piecing together my arm workouts but will have a more solid plan come next Monday. My goal is WonderWoman status, so I will be consistently lifting heavy and increasing weight consistently! I'm ready but not sure if the rest of the world is. 

12/20/15 LEG DAY!!!!

I really look forward to leg days! I guess it's because that's where I normally to the best. Plus, I want to really get my legs all the way right. So, on my "way back" to being able to squat heavy, today I was able to squat 170lbs 5x. I could have probably done more but I'm trying to pace myself which I have difficulties doing. I want to get back to squating 225lbs 5x without a spot. I also want to be able to go past parrallel with whatever weight I tackle. Well I suppose I'm off to a good start and it feels good. I have to give a shout out to 3reFit for getting me on the right track this time around! Jerome Brantley (Bam Bam) helped me to shred over 100 lbs in less than 9 months, which I still can't believe. There's so much more work to do, but I've got this!!! 

I'm Back!!!!

12/18/15

I have been absent from this blog for way too long and I wish I had continued it to keep track of my progress. I have morphed into a different person since my last post... Literally. I lost over 130 lbs and I am still trimming down, and building muscle and endurence! I am embarking on some fitness and life milestones and will likely begin documenting here at least 2x weekly! This should be interesting!!!