Countdown to 40 Begins Tomorrow!!

The verdict is in....you gained 20 FREAKIN' POUNDS over the last 6 months!!!!!! OMG!! You've gotta be freakin' kiddin' me!! But, I should've known it because my size 12 sweetheart Old Navy jeans, which are normally LOSE, are now fittin' a bit snugger than before, so, again, can you say REALITY CHECK!?!? So, I've finally decided to get my butt in gear for the final time. Yes, I've said this before which I think I said it a couple of months ago YIKES, but this time I'm soooo serious!!!
This extra weight is making it hard for me to attempt jogging again. So, here are my goals starting tomorrow, July 12, 2015

1. NO SCALE!!!! The scale is never friendly to me, so I'm just gonna pack it away!!
2. Exercise EVERY day!! A minimum of 90mins cardio and weights
3. Journal!! food exercise and mood...all important attributes to my "inch"loss efforts!
4. Accountability Buddy! My cousin/roommate, "Fuzz", will help keep me in check!!
5. 1 Gallon of water DAILY!!! More if possible! Try to have gallon in before 1pm
6. CLEAN EATING/PALEO!! No more fast food at least 30 days!!
7. $1/workout! Keep it in a jar and at 30 days, treat myself to nails, workout clothes, etc!
8. Positive thoughts DAILY!! Use stickies to write mantras for bathroom and desk at work.
9. Take at least 1 class per week at Golds or Sportscenter.
10. No negativity!! That's one of my big downfalls, so I'll work on that!

That's it!!! I'll do this for a minimum of 30 days beginning tomorrow july 12. No more excuses!!!

Amen!!

Day 4 #21DFX

Today was a bad day!!! Emotions and mood are a serious thing and it's not to be taken lightly!!! Well, the day started out OK, but as the day progressed, I get inside my own head and I talked myself out of working out. Today was supposed to be Lower Extreme workout, but I talked myself out of it!! Why? I don't know, but I kept making excuse after excuse and my excuses got the best of me and won! But now is my time to reflect on the day and try to understand WHY I allowed that to happen...I mean, was it me mentally or was it me physically, or a combination of both! I think it was a combination of both!! For some reason I was ridiculously hungry when I got home today. I drank my Shakeology this morning for breakfast, but not I feel I should've waited to drink it when I got home instead. I regret not working out today, but this is a small set back and I'll get back on track tomorrow.

And since today is April 1, 2015, I've decided I've gotta make some personal goals for myself for this month. Here's a rough draft of some ideas that I have, so let's see 'em....

1. 7 days a week workouts for more than 1 hr
2. Continue following 21 Day Fix Extreme
3. Write what I bite
4. 94oz of water DAILY (1/2 my bodyweight in ounces)
5. NO SCALE measurements...only clothes fitting goals (NSV)
6. find a daily mantra for each day
7. Be accountable on Instagram (@five4fit) daily
8. No more grocery store meats...only Whole Foods or Trader Joe's, etc
9. No chicken!!!
10. NO NEGATIVE THINKING!! Find the brighter side of life!!

Well, there it is...10 goals for the month of April!! I've really gotta get my but in gear because October is right around the corner...not really, but it'll be here before I know it! So, it's time to start lifting heavy and increase my cardio and workout times from only 30mins to 1hr per day!!

I can do it...I know I can!! Hormones and my emotions get the best of me some days, but I'm gonna give it all I got and do the best I can....Do my best to be my best!!!!

Day 3

Do you ever had a day where you felt like you were losing weight...then you get on the scale...and you've GAINED 3 FREAKIN' POUNDS?!?!?! What the heck is up with that?!? This shows me just how unreliable a weight scale, digital or manual, can be. Well, I've definitely decided to give the doggone scale a rest! As a woman, you'd think I'd know better than to get on the scale at any point while trying to lose weight, right?!? Well I guess I"m not that smart. But, I've learned my lesson and I'm putting the dreaded scale away!! All I wanna focus on is my eating, exercise, and my mood.

Anyway...today was a pretty good day. My energy level was better, but I still had that moment where I had to talk myself into working out. I worked out, but I was very hesitant...I got it done and I felt better for it once the workout was done.

So today, I didn't eat all of my food/containers, but I'm not hungry and I'm still eating clean and following the 21 Day Fix Extreme plan. I've got 18 days left in the first round and I'm so excited of the possibilities of the end of it.
Also, I'm trying to get better with writing my "colors" and taking pictures and uploading to Instagram (@five4fit). It's a good way to be accountable, but it's also a good way to share my experience with others.

I'm gonna do this...and I got this!!!!

Day 1, 21 Day Fix Extreme

So, I've been struggling over the past month or so, and I'm finally taking the jump to get my butt back on track!! I don't wanna be in Cancun in Oct looking like a frumpy dumpy 40 year old, Sooo that means I've get it goin'!!!!

Starting weight: 185.8lbs

Anyway, I order 21 Day Fix Extreme by Autumn Calabrese (beachbody.com) a couple of weeks ago, and I really like it!! I actually started on March 10th, but I had to start over because I had surgery on March 13th and it kinda set me back. So, today I decided to restart so I can get a full, complete, 21 days in before I critique it :)

Well, today was Day 1. I'm in the 1500-1799 calorie range so I can have 4 green containers, 4 purple containers, 3 red containers, 3 yellow containers, 1 blue container and 1 orange container.

B: Shakeology
S: apple
L: chicken sausage and whole grain bread
S: mixed nuts
D: tilapia sweet potato brussel sprouts greensmoothie
E: Plyo Fix Extreme

I'm really gonna give this 110% effort because I do NOT wanna be 187lbs when I turn 40 in Oct.
So, I'll do better with my journaling and being accountable for everything that goes into my mouth and my activty!!

Oh, and I'll start training for a 10k starting tomorrow too! I'm planning to run in the Race 13.1 race in Greensboro on May 17. I'll be doing the 10k, but if I don't get my butt in gear and start training now, it's NEVER gonna happen...not by May anyway :)

I got this, so LET'S DO THIS!!!

Day 9

B: boiled egg
S: craisins and dark chocolate chips
L: SW chicken Nachos
S: almonds
D: tilapia with green smoothie

Today started off kinda WHACK because of my coworkers...they are SP FREAKIN' LOUD!!! OMG!! It irritates me on a daily basis because I have to turn my headphones up to 10+ to try to drowned them out. It doesn't always work, but it does for the most part. I guess I gotta invest in some beats by Dre since I've heard they do such an awesome job knocking out sound.

Any..
Other than that, I'm trying my best to keep active EVERY DAY!! For instance, today I had to start training for my part time job. So when I got back home, I did weights, lower body, for about 15mins doing a dailyburn workout. It was rough because I didn't get started until 6:15p and I had to shower, get lunch ready for tomorrow, and settle myself down for the night!
Regardless, I put in 15mins, burned 70 calories, despite not wantin' to do ANY type of workout!!

Still working on Goals!
I set some goals for Feb, but I haven't stuck with them to closely, but I'm on track. I'm planning to workout 6 days a week and start jogging again! My Cancun trrp for my 40th birthday is in Oct and I don't wanna be fluffy and flabby!! So I know I gotta do weights.

Dailyburn LFT
I started LFT (lift to failure) workout last week. It's a 90 day lifting program on dailyburn.com. Tomorrow is the start of week 2, but I didn't do too great in week 1. The workouts are about 7mins-40mins, so I plan to do cardio on top of the LFT!! Gotta keep workin', gotta keep pushin;!!

Also, journaling my food is a good idea, so I'll definitely keep doing that. It's good to look back and see what I'm eating. Oh, also I'm gonna start "paying" myself to workout :D Basically for each workout I do, I'll "pay" myself $1. So, by the end of the month, I"ll treat myself, or I'll carry over the money into the next month. Then, shoot, I might just let the money add up for my cancun trip!! oh yeah!!!

Any, that's all for tonight!! I"m gonna keep going!!! :)

Day 5 Clean Eating

Today was an ok day. Unfortunately I'm still having some issues with irregular bleeding I started Provera today and I'll be taking it for 12 days. After the 12th day, it's expected that I'll have a period within 14 days of the last Provera pill.

Basically, I've been bleeding every day in Jan, and now, into Feb. I had periods, but after my period stopped, I start spotting. Ugh!!!!!!!! Hopefully, once my body gets used to the Provera, I pray the bleeding stops and that I don't have  any bleeding until March!!

Oh, well, on to the good stuff :D
Breakfast: steel cut oatmeal with walnuts and raisins
Snack: almonds and craisins
Lunch: chicken breast with mixed veggies
Snack: Oikos Caramel Macchiato greek yogurt
Dinner: BREAKFAST :D scrambled eggs, bacon, and oatmeal
Exercise: LFT (dailyburn) for 35 mins

I'm trying my best to stay focused and get ready for 40 in Oct!!! I start working my 2nd job on Monday, so I don't know how I'm gonna fit in my workouts on those days. I'm just glad I'll only be working about 3-4hrs three to four days a week. Since there's an onsite gym, I can workout when I get off work and then come home and crash :D

My plan for the rest of the month is:

• more than 1hr/workout, 6 days a week, but less on days I have to work my 2nd job
• drink 2 liters of water a day, preferably before 1pm
• gym at least 3 days/week
• no more scale to measure my weightloss!!
• write in my food journal daily
• add a blog entry at least everyday

For motivation, I'm gonna start putting a dollar in a jar for every time I exercise. At the end of each month, I'll reward myself with a non-edible treat :D

I'll come up with some more motivation ideas later! All I want to do right now is be ACTIVE 6 days a week!!

Oh yeah, and I'm gonna start "running" again! I know that was the best way I was able to get into the 170s, 179 to be exact. I'm gonna use the Nike Coach and train for a 10k. As a matter of fact, I'll sign up for a 10k later in the spring.

Setting goals is a great way to stay focused and to stay on track!

Ok, that's all today! I'm gonna get there...I know I can do it, no matter how long it takes, But I DO NOT want to be in Cancun with a flabby body ;)

Let's do this!!!!!

Day 2 Clean

My meals for Day 2!!

Today was a good day. I was able to not over eat, and that is a good thing for me lol! I also am now having issues with my period. Basically for the entire month of January, I have been bleeding Ugh! And it's so frustrating, because one day I'm bleeding and the next day I'm not bleeding and then the next day I'm bleeding again! So my doctor prescribed me Provera to begin taking on Friday this week. I'm excited about it and nervous all at the same time. But stopping the birth control pill in July of 2014 was a decision I made on my own. I have some regrets, but having to not deal with taking a pill everyday is very beneficial for me. So, I have to start clean eating in order to remove processed foods from my choice of foods! I don't eat a lot of processed foods, but sometimes it is easy to grab a bag of Lays potato chips, in a box of Cheerios. But I know with having PCOS it's better for me to stay away from grains, and processed foods. Eating clean it's not a hard thing to do, it just gets more expensive a little bit but it's worth it!