This is one of the truest quotes I have ever heard. I always get a few days in, give up and then look back months later and wish I would have actually stuck with it when I first started. But I am not making that excuse this time. I am going to be able to get three months down the road (Morgann's wedding) and look back and be proud of how far I have come. I am currently on day three in Rio and I am glad to say, while it isn't much, I have worked out every day AND ate healthy. It is AMAZING how much better I feel when I drag my butt out of bed and get my work out done. It makes me feel 100% different during the day knowing I have that behind me. I am going to try to get to bed as earlier as I can (especially before the Paralympic games begin) so that I am not losing too much sleep getting up at 6:30am. I need to remind myself every morning how much better I feel throughout the day when I crush my workout in the AM. The Tuesday before I left, I started back up with INSANITY, the workout I did when I got into shape for my Senior Spring Break. It is easier for me to do that here, because I can get it done fast and I can do it with very little room. It is a GREAT full body workout that leaves you sweating your booty off and moves around your heart rate. I want to try to stick with it for 60 days to see if what I look like after completing the entire workout plan. I have not done the cardio recovery yet, because I enjoy the HIIT videos and may start the second month next week while I am in Rio to change it up for my body a little bit, since it will be a better shape by that point. As for my eating habits at the moment:
Breakfast: Oatmeal with PB2, a banana and some crushed cashews Snack: Either a protein shake or almonds Lunch: Protein bar and pear Snack: Protein shake or almonds Dinner: I did Salmon, hearts of palm and veggies my first night, Eggs and cheese my second night and then Tilapia, quinoa, zucchini and a little tuna fish I have also been focused on drinking A LOT of water to flush out the toxins and get my body going in the right direction again. I am sticking to this! I know I am just three solid days in but it is a start and you have to start somewhere! XOXO Smash Fitness
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That quote is so true. While yes, abs are made in the kitchen and it definitely maters what you eat, it all starts with a positive mind. And my advice? The positive thinking has to start first thing in the morning. If you start your day off thinking 'I got this, I am going to tackle today and stick to my goal' then the rest of your day will be structured in a way that wont let you fail. You have to believe in yourself the second your head lifts off the pillow every morning and your feet touch the ground. It's a new day to improve the person that you are and aim towards your ultimate goal. Today is my day one. My start over yet again, but I already have positive vibes. I know that today, I am going to conquer. I am going to make it my bitch and step one day closer to the body that I want. It's because yesterday, I said I would start tomorrow and tomorrow is today. I'm tired of always wondering 'what if I started last month...where would I be now?' So come my 24th birthday, I am going to look back on this month and realize how hard I kicked it in the ass.
XOXO - Smash Fitness Here is a fun 30 day challenge that will be interesting to try! I am heading back to Rio for two and a half weeks and this time I am sticking to my diet. I did the first three weeks I was in Rio for the regular Olympics, but then of course the week before coming home ate what ever I wanted. (And did not work out the entire time I was there -- Not okay!) So starting tomorrow (lol) I am starting the 30 day challenge! And I will NOT eat any of this! Which shouldn't be too hard since I will be in charge of all of my own food while I am over there! It is fun having a challenge like this -- it gives you a list and holds you accountable. I let you know how it goes!
XOXO Smash Fitness I'll start again Monday... Isn't that always the case? It's always I'll start next week, or Monday or tomorrow. One more sweet, one more bag of chips, one more can of soda. I can't tell you how many times I have 'started over' after a late night of binging. No more sweets until this date, or no more bread for a month. It's always some excuse that I make to 'start over' and eat whatever I want. I have tried so many different ways of dieting, of trying to stay motivated. But I have hit the point of no return and this time I REALLY REALLY mean it. I looked in the mirror yesterday and I was disgusted. I was ashamed. I wanted to cover up as much of my body as I possibly could. I felt like everyone I ran into was like "holy cow, she has gained so much weight" and I honestly did everything I could to try to avoid bumping into people.
And that is so not me. I am a social person who loves being around as many people as possible. Who loves slipping into anything and feeling confident in it. But I have gotten to a point where I even feel fat in nikes and a large t-shirt. And I hate it. I hate myself for letting it get to this. So I am crossing my fingers that this blog holds me accountable, because man am I embarrassed to have gotten to this size. I know I am no means that 'fat', but for me, it's beyond fat. I no longer want to feel like this. Be embarrassed in anything and everything and feel like people know that in the battle between food and me, I have lost. So I am picking myself up. Eating clean, working out, getting back to the healthy lifestyle that I used to have. I am starting off by restricting myself from food groups and working on portion sizes, eating slower and not snacking. When I am hungry, I will drink a bottle of water before I even think about putting something in my mouth. I truly want to see how far I can go with gaining control back over my body and my lifestyle. This is for no one but myself and this blog will be my experience along the way. Here's to a new me, a happy me, a healthy me! XOXO - Smash Fitness |
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