Why Am I Doing This??

Okay. So you've gotten through you first few weeks of working out. Finals are around the corner, Christmas is coming, and same with those lazy days. So this blog is my motivation for you, and so you can better understand where I'm coming from.

What people don't understand, is how hard everyone is on themselves and even each other. Guys are hard on girls, girls are hard on guys, people are hard on themselves. It's a vicious cycle of judgement and it can end badly for many people. I know numerous girls that have had unhealthy eating habits because of poor self esteem or from being criticized for their body or what they eat by others. 

Hell, I even went through this. There was a point where all I wanted to do was have the same body as the girls standing next to me: Long legs, small waist, toned legs. All of which I've never had. I wanted it so badly and ended up being unhealthy in the end. This is when I decided I needed to get my dream body, the healthy way. I needed to tackle work outs and "dieting" in a healthy manor. And that is what I continue to do today. I've learned that exercise is a healthy habit that helps your everyday emotions and lives. Work outs may not be easy but I've found the outcome to be so worth it.

It has taken me a year of ZERO fast food, and 8 months of intensive work outs to get my body to where it is now. It didn't happen overnight. It didn't happen in a month. It happened with hard work and determination to get to the gym at least 5 days a week for 30 minutes-2 hours every time I went. Even now, I'm running a 28 minute 5k, when it used to be a 12 minute mile. I cannot stress how important it is turn this into a habit instead of a "when it's convenient". The last thing I want is for self disappointment.

I urge you to make small attainable goals that you can achieve within a few weeks, and move those goals up as you progress. I want every one of you to succeed in your health endeavors. 

This picture above couldn't get it more right. I work as hard as I do today to be able to do things others can't tomorrow. I want you to have the same thoughts. You are an amazing person, with amazing abilities. Let them shine, let them grow. Be confident and keep working. You will get there. All of that hard work will show off, in every aspect of your life. You can do it. 

The hardest part is starting, and sticking with it. Set a goal to do a physical activity at least three times a week, and if you do more, even better. Good luck with this upcoming week. I know it's going to be stressful for everyone seeing that finals, christmas, and shopping is coming up! Keep up the great work.

Who's Your Best Friend???

Who's your best friend?? Sweat is.

It's so true. There is one thing that does not bug me more than people "working out" for an "hour" and barely breaking a sweat. It shouldn't matter what level your on, if you want to feel and see improvement you're going to have to push yourself. Sweat is a good thing, in fact, it's a great thing. Own it. So what if you don't look good afterwords... or maybe not even smell good afterwords. It's called deodorant and a long shower afterwords!

I know whoever is reading this wants to improve on their health habits and stay in shape. I hate to break it to you, but if you don't push yourself, those goals won't be seen for quite sometime. 

Now, I'm not saying that you need to be dripping buckets every work out. Instead, choose maybe one or two days out of the week where your goal is to SWEAT! I mean, REALLY SWEAT. That's the easiest way to know that you're body is working hard, and hey, you feel a lot better when you do! That's when I realize that I'm working the hardest is when I start sweating.

Don't care about what others think of you. They're probably wrapped up in themselves! Push yourself, I promise it will be worth it. Don't be afraid to sweat!!!

Work out 12/6/11:

Run 40 minutes

Abs 10 minutes: Side to Sides 1 minute, plank 1 minute, leg lifts 1 minute, plank 1 minute, crunches 1 minute, plank 1 minute, Full Leg lifts 1 minute, plank 1 minute, sit ups 1 minute.

Lets Do It!!!!

I want it NOW!!!!!

There is one thing in working out and being healthy that I cannot emphasize enough. Results aren't going to happen in a day or two, or maybe even a week. If you're wanting to improve your body, it's going to take time and commitment in order to achieve it!

This might be very frustrating, but I promise if you keep up with it, it'll be extremely rewarding. Something I recommend you doing is taking before and after pictures, and taking pictures every four weeks or so to track your progress. This way you'll be able to see your improvement from once you start. You don't have to show them off to everyone, but you'll be able to see results in only a few short weeks!

Keep it up! The longer you keep up this healthy "habit" the better you'll start feeling. Need some motivation? I'm here for you! Let me know if you have any questions or comments, I'd love to help.

Let's do it! New week, New start. Push yourselves!