Happies

*HAPPIES*


Gym Time! Seriously, I can't tell you how amazing I feel since being back at it. I have some serious goals and am so excited to reach them!

Hubby showing off. Ow ow!

FOSTER PUPPIES!

I get this babe today!

This little girl is the cutest! I wish I could keep her!

Jax is so sweet and gentle! He's never been around a puppy.

I actually don't have any 'crappies', unless you consider not having many friends here, studying, wishing i could have a million puppies crappy?! Haha.

Shockingly, I have had ZERO beach time this week so I am very ready to make up for it this weekend!

Have a good one y'all!

Fitness Talk

{i love this}

It seems that Tuesday's have turned into fitness talks! 

Hope y'all don't mind! 

Everyone needs a lil {or a lot} of motivation every now and then!

"THE SWEAT, THE TIME, THE DEVOTION... IT PAYS OFF."

I got my body fat percentage checked today.

Stats: 

March 16

Weight: 118

Body Fat %: 24

April 17

Weight: 116

Body Fat %: 22

I am in the category considered "fit" or "healthy" for women.

Do you see that?!?! I AM DOWN 2% in BF!!! 

It's a small number but it means so much!

My hard work and dedication is paying off. Seeing the results is what really keeps me motivated.

My weight, I could care less about, as I have previously talked about.

I also found an awesome recipe for those looking for a quick meal on-the-go or for work.

Jamie Eason's Turkey Meatloaf Muffins- they are delicious.

Get moving, friends! 

xoxo.

FT2- I DID IT!

Fitness Talk 2:

Guess what y'all?! 

I finished Jamie Eason's LiveFit 12 week trainer!!!!

Man, I don't even know where to begin. It's been a real tough journey. There were many many days where I had to force myself out the door/fight with my laziness/fight my way to the weights at the gym/eat healthy. The last week was the hardest, as mentioned before, because of the cardio workouts. I won't go into this too much more since I already talked about my experience here.

Before starting this program, by no means was I overweight. I ate awful though. I treated my body like a waste basket. And you can tell. I have some saddlebags and cellulite that my little frame should not have. I didn't step on a scale the entire 12 weeks because losing weight was not my end goal. I'm 5'2 and weighed 120lbs before starting. At the end of this program I now weigh 118lbs.  Therefore I have a lot more work to do. I've seen a huge improvement. My legs have not only gained muscle but they have leaned out, abs/lovehandles are shrinking, and my arms have gained muscle/leaned out. Seeing the progress my body has made makes myself even that more motivated to keep it going. I refuse to let myself slip again!

Friends, I dare you to ditch the scale!

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Alright, here are the raw, unedited pictures.
It's hard to show these but I want y'all to see my progress.
And I want to document it for myself.

No pictures of my legs though.
I am not at a point where I am happy with them to be able to show them off.

note to self: take better pictures or have someone else take them for you.

PHASE 1

You can pretty much see I am just all flab. No definition.

PHASE 2

leaner, obliques making a slight comeback.

 

PHASE 3

 

I love my arms.

The supplements I took:

-most found via bodybuilding.com
-C4 Extreme - Blue Razz is a booster drink. I take it before a run or leg workout.
-I don't really like the RELOAD.
-Accelerade - Orange is my favorite drink while on a run or during a workout.
-I use chocolate whey protein for after my workouts, mixed with unsweetend vanilla almond milk.
-I use the vanilla whey protein (bought at Walmart) for my morning smoothies or to put into recipes.

Thank you to all who have motivated/encouraged/loved on me! 

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Fitness Talk

Hey friends!!!

Have a seat. Go refill your coffee.

Or leave. No hard feelings if you do.

I have a bunch of jumbled up thoughts, all fitness related, as I am on my last week of Jamie Eason's LiveFit 12 week training program. I might share the before and after pictures on here, but I am not sure if I am ready to be that vulnerable.

The results I have gotten are amazing. I am not where I want to be but I am far from where I use to be. I have also become a lil bit obsessed with weight training. I even find myself lusting over athletic shoes... what the what?! 

Don't workout to lose weight, workout to get fit!!!!!!

{you will lose weight in the process!}

{I love this shirt!}

MUSTS {in my own opinion}:

1. EAT CLEAN, EAT CLEAN, EAT CLEAN!!! Jamie Eason can help you with it! Yes, it's a lot of work (meal prep, grocery shopping, dining out, etc). Yes, it requires a lifestyle change. But hey, you wanna get to your goal? You want that hot bod? OK then. This is the first and most important step. Even if you aren't training, this is so so so good for you!!! I can not express it enough. Yes, I still have 'cheat meals' and yes I still drink a Dr. Pepper (my one true love) every now and then but honestly, I don't think people realize what they are putting into their bodies. It's going to take you 10x more work to work off that can of soda. Make smart choices. It'll pay off. Trust me.

{OneLifeOneBody}

2. WEIGHT TRAIN. Once upon a time I thought I could lose weight and tone up by just doing cardio alone. Wrong. I saw very little results. You have got to weight train! It's important for your core and the weight will shed a whole lot easier as you lean up. No, you will not bulk up. It is almost impossible for women to bulk up. So stop using that as an excuse. Not sure how to use weights? Bodybuilding.com! They have instructional videos of how to use weights and machines and for free! That's where I learned everything. Don't be afraid of getting in there with the men. Claim your bench and get to work. When weight training it is suggested to drink protein shakes within 30 minutes after your workout.

5 weight training facts

3. CARDIO. This is my nemesis. I have grown to loathe cardio. I'm struggling with it this week actually, but cardio is where your excess weight will come off and your muscle definition will start to show/you'll lean out.

{LiveFit Lifestyle}

Where do I get my inspiration/motivation? A lot has come from my results. Seeing my body change for the better keeps me going. But I also get it from Pinterest, following female athletes/bodybuilders (like Jamie Eason) on Facebook, and having someone to root you on, like Soldier Boy.

No gym membership? Another popular excuse, one I have used all too much. With the internet at your finger tips, there are plenty of at home workouts you can find. Get yourself a nice set of weights and get er done!

Have questions? Feel free to ask, I will do my best to answer, I am still learning!
Want to add to this list? Feel free to leave it in a comment.