It's OK to Mess Up...

It's OK to Mess Up...

I took a couple weeks off from the blog to process the loss of a friend... It's never easy loosing those you love...and it always takes time to grieve and process everything. I contacted my coach and some ladies who are currently doing the challenge when I found myself wanting to eat bad foods and wanting to drink to numb the pain.  My orders were to take the weekend off...grieve with my husband and after that..no excuses. After all, my friend would be so proud of my success and wouldn't want to get in the way of me reaching my goal. So for the remaining days of my challenge.. This one is for you Jeff. Love ya.

Back on the Grind

I have lost 8 lbs in a month. I gained some muscle and for the first time in months... I felt comfortable AND pretty in a tight maxi dress with NO SLEEVES. For my close friends and family... they know that is a check off my list! So this was super exciting for me.

Room To Improve

The weeks where I have the best results and most energy are when I wake up in the AM and get my workout DONE. Then I have the rest of the day to stay motivated and eat CLEAN. I find that if I wait to do my "lifting" for the afternoon..I am not as successful. So- I do my workout in the AM and cardio in the PM.  In reality.. what is that "extra" hour of sleep...? Plus it sets your day up perfectly..if you ask me!!

Eating Clean....

Who knew if you don't eat processed food and drink alcohol you will feel AMAZING???

Chips and cheese are my ultimate weakness but the weeks I don't touch any of it I feel so much better. So my challenge within my challenge is to not even treat myself after a "good week" with any of that crap. 

My work is probably the biggest challenge for me. I see people eating processed box foods EVERY day. I smell popcorn and top romen at 9 am. I hear people snacking on chips all day... 

It drives me insane but I have to realize that I can't change people if they don't want it. So I stick to my office with my blender for my shakes. I can't lie and say its easy though. 

So with that said.. I feel that I have really tapped into my inner will power and that is another thing to check off the list!!! Yay me!

Life Testing Me

I was on a roll for the first three weeks. There was NO stopping me...and then I found out about my friend. Once I got past the shock and initial "can't stop crying...why is life so unfair" stage... I told myself.. Life is truly a test of how strong you are. I have lost a couple friends now and of course like many other people experienced some pretty unfair things in life. BUT... I could choose to take the "poor me" route.. but that just isn't in my blood. 

I accept these heartbreaks and turn them into life lessons. My husband and I were talking about how many more losses we will experience in life but you just have to take it day by day. I thought my husband and I were already close but this loss really put things into perspective and I count my blessings.. and my husband is on the top of that list....

SO...

A message from my coach..

Today YOU choose what attitude you want to LIVE in. You can be happy, frustrated or sad.... Just know, that whichever you choose is exactly what you are going to get more of. Stick to one and watch. I promise you that forcing yourself to be positive and happy is easier than living in self-loathing and sadness.

I am ready to make these last few weeks I have remaining on the challenge my *****

**Again.. Thank you to everyone who is so sweet and encouraging ..I am learning SO much about myself and its just really nice to know that I have people cheering me on. Even people I haven't heard from in years!!!**