Still Got It

While I was working out I seen this cute old man with a walker. I instantly got motivated when I saw him and decided to do a little extra in the gym. There is no excuse to do better if this old man with a walker is still pumping then YOU CAN DO IT TOO!!!!

I also saw this pic on Instagram and again I was motivated. Shoutout to the older individuals who are still getting it in the gym.

Photo courtesy: _fab_n_fit Instagram page 

Who Run Dat

Trainer: run down the street and back

 

Me: attitude face .…Ugh I hate running

 

This is how I reacted when anyone told me to run. I never cared for running or thought about running in my spare time.I felt like running took so much energy, I immediately felt the pain in my legs, I was out of breath, and I kept telling myself this was hard. One day when I took BT (personal trainer) boot camp class he had us run down the street back and forth for two minutes (it had a hill as well). Do you know I was the last one who finished the task? Mind you there were people in the class that was older than me. It was bad enough my momma finished before me. At that moment, I decided that I had to do better. I couldn’t have these people outrun me like that. I started to run laps around the track until I got tired. My goal was to be able to run a mile. It took me a while to get there but I finally did it. From there it’s been a wrap, running became something I enjoy. After a while, I invested in some running shoes (Nike outlet is poppin they had a good deal) and I plan to buy some running gear for the winter. I really enjoy running outdoors but when it gets really cold my ass will be indoors on the treadmill. I couldn’t believe that I actually enjoy running. I was the girl who hated running and would give you the stank face if I was told to run any where. If you set your mind to it you can do it. It’s not going to be easy but it will be worth it. Now my goal is to start running 5k, 8k, and 10k. Shit I might be the next track star for the US Olympics lol but you get it.

 

SN: today I ran 4 miles (doing my happy dance) :-)

My Fitness Journey

McDonalds, Popeyes, fried foods, bread, alcohol, rice, juice, chips and many other types of junk food is what I put into my body for 24 years. Going out to eat rather than cooking at home was my lifestyle.  So how did I begin my fitness journey???

Well I started grad school in fall 2009 and I lost weight due to stress from being in grad school, internship and working part time. I didn't complain about the weight loss because I was looking good. I stopped eating McDonalds once I entered grad school for some strange reason but it was a great decision. I also reduced my juice intake and started to drink water but I still ate fast food and junk food. After I graduated from grad school, I continued to eat unhealthy and drink alcohol. In 2012 my family and I made a decision to get healthy and workout. We started to work out with a personal trainer(BT Fitness located in Alexandria, Va) in June 13, 2012. My goal was to lose weight and get a flat stomach (I still want a flat stomach). This trainer changed my life and I was hooked. Exercising with a trainer was not easy but he pushed me to do better. I saw changes in my body and I started to TRY to eat healthier. I would eat clean for a month or so then relapse and this became my eating clean pattern. I stop eating fast food/restaurants and began cooking more but I still craved French fries, boneless wings, bread or anything that was carbs. I was getting stronger physically but eating dirty and my trainer constantly encouraged me to eat clean. We continued to workout with BT until February 2013. At this point, exercising became a hobby or a lifestyle but I was still struggling with food. Even though I struggled with food I educated myself about  processed food, healthy fats, organic food, etc and this is when I began to eat better and read labels. Fast forward to today----->>> I still enjoy working out, I'm getting better with eating clean, and I'm determine to get a flat stomach. I cook more often, I meal prep my lunch for the week, I drink smoothies (I make my own smoothies), I eat 5 to 6 times a day, I don't eat fast food, I eat more vegetables and fruits, I stop drinking alcohol ( I will drink wine every once in a while), and I only drink water (I recently started to drink 3 liters of water a day). I'm not going to front I do eat Tostitos scoops whole grain chips, mini pretzels, Mexican food, Jamaican food, carbs <----- I don't eat this food all the time but these are my cheat meals.  I'm no expert but I'm working to do better and I will be better. I don't have a weight goal but I do want a flat stomach. My overall, goal is to maintain a healthy LIFESTYLE and this is what my blog will display--my journey on becoming fit, healthy, strong, and happy.

 I posted a picture from undergrad at my biggest to a recent pic this year.

Feel free to leave any comments or share your journey.