The Bra Speaks The Truth

I usually latch my bra in the last notch. Also known as the notch that gives you most space. However, today, I used the middle notch! It's not too tight or uncomfortable. It fits just right!!!

Yep, that is change. Change to my body. Change to the way I think, eat, and feel.

WARNING! THIS MAY SHOCK YOU.....

I actually enjoy doing my workouts now. BAM! There it is!

Five more days and I will be done with my first day of The Ripped workout. I am nervous and excited. Wish me luck.

Rock Bottom

This is when I decided to change. Cash looks cute. I look huge. Not at all how I envisioned myself. Why could I not see how big I was getting? This day I changed everything. I started eating better and working out. I never want to look like this again.

My Favorite Move

This is a military press. I think this is my favorite. Not because it works me out harder (it does) but because I can balance now. When I first started I could barely stand up straight. I know that sounds crazy. You try holing weights and stand on one foot. It's hard. Then as you lift the weight above your head kick your lifted leg out. Did you fall over? I did it today without stopping to catch my balance.

I am getting stronger. That is proof my body is changing.

Weighing In

Drum roll......

2 pounds in 10 days. So disappointed. I wanted to lose more. I can feel I have inches though. I'm probably toning muscle at the same time though. (Can you tell I'm trying to make myself feel better).

I refuse to eat diet food that I won't maintain afterwards. So I have been eating smaller portions and not snacking. My meal choices are smarter too.

Warning TMI: I am on my monthly cycle and I think that could give me a false reading. Unfortunately, I won't weigh in again for 10 days.

My new goal for level 2 is 5 pounds. I hope I can reach it. I do badly want to be a healthier me.

Level 1 - DONE!

I start level 2 tomorrow. I weigh in tomorrow. I'm a little nervous for tomorrow. I'm going to start Doing a plank everyday starting tomorrow. I'm going to time
Myself daily and hopefully increase my time daily.

Am I really doing this? When did I become the chick that works out?

Next Time

I didn't have any plans when I gave birth to Cash. I just went with it. I did as the nurse and doctor instructed me. It worked out well. I have no regrets at all. I feel like it was a great experience.

Next time I want to be drug free by choice instead of on accident. I want to try and pull the baby out. I want to be able to sit in a tub during the heavy contractions. I do not want a water birth. I want Cash there after I've had a chance to clean up. I don't want to look scary.

I've been thinking a lot about this as I have been working on my weight loss. My #1 goal is to weigh less when I get pregnant the second time than I did the first time by at least 10 pounds.

Why are you losing weight? And if you haven't started yet why do you want to start?

Motivation

My shadow is why work out #5 is going to rock tonight.

Goals

Why do I want to lose weight?

1- so my wedding ring will fit again
2- so I can run in the mud next year
3- so I can buy the clothes I want instead of what is made for my shape
4- so I can join the adult water polo team
5- so we can have another baby
6- so i can enjoy shopping again
7- so my stretch marks shrink



What are your reasons?

I am Accountable For Me

Not only do I need to improve myself but I am an example to my family. If I am not healthy, then neither is my family. This will be a 30 day challenge not just for me but for all of us. We will be eating healthier. I will slowly remove soda from our diet. I will also try and replace one meal a day with a green smoothie. This is a huge challenge for me because breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. I love pancakes, eggs, hash browns, biscuits, and all sorts of other unhealthy breakfast foods. I will document it here.

With my first workout down and weight logged I am well on my way to weight loss.

First 10 day goal: 5 pounds down.

Wish me luck!