Update!

Hey beautiful people! So as I've stated in previous posts, I'm working on getting back in shape. I will admit, it is not easy and requires ALOT of discipline. I was looking through some old pics and came across some prom pictures.

 

Not the best pic but it'll do. 

 This was my healthier days. It's bittersweet seeing these pics. I was extremely active back in these days. Now I had to accept, I can't eat whatever I want whenever I want. That's the downside of growing up. But it is definitely motivation to keep moving, Honestly I have been slacking. I've lost some weight but if I was truly going hard at it, I would be at my goal size by now. But whatever! lol I'll get there.

I brought this last year and it is NO JOKE. Seriously, it is ridiculous in a good and bad way. This technique has to do with spurts of high intensity cardio followed by 12 seconds of recovery. It's a 20 minute workout, however I'm even more exhausted after 20 mins doing this system then 1 hour working out at the gym.

I do this twice a day. Usually the mornings and then again in the evenings (Taking into consideration obligations I have during the week, I may change the times or only do it once that day.) It's really tough but I feel so much better afterwards. I definitely suggest everyone should workout even if you aren't trying to lose weight. You'll have more energy and you'll be happier, I guarantee it.

I just sent a text message to one of my friends who has a recipe for a cauliflower pizza. It sounds gross lol But he swears it's good so I'm going to give it a try and I'll share the results with you all. I've incorporated egg whites into my breakfast. I've always heard they're good for protein but I never really paid a lot of attention to them but I am now.

I'm also eating more raw veggies. Anyone who knows me knows that I HATE raw vegetables. I prefer steamed veggies but uncooked veggies are better for you. And yes I eat them with dip or else I couldn't eat them lol

I WILL be consistent..I WILL be consistent..I WILL be consistent..I WILL be consistent..I WILL be consistent..I WILL be consistent..I WILL be consistent..

Ok that is all!

Day 5: My Thankful

I'm thankful for American Family's FREE one week pass to work out! Operation Calves, here I come! lol

I'm thankful that there are still good people in the world. Apparently, someone did a "hit and run" on my car in a parking lot. Some good Samaritan wrote down their license plate number and car model/make on a napkin and stuck it on my windshield.

I'm thankful that as far as I can see, there are no damages to my car. Thank God!

I'm thankful for singleness once again. I'm glad I don't have to answer to anyone or submit to anyone other than my God and my pastor. Independent woman, that's me. For now anyway....lol

I'm thankful for friendships that sharpen one another, just as iron sharpens iron.

I'm thankful for indoor heating. And hoodies. And socks. And blankets. And soup. SO not ready for this chilly season!

No more excuses :-/

So I just signed up for a gym membership!!!!! Whoot whoot! So this has been a long time coming. I've been talking about getting healthy but have had so many other priorities that I put it on the back burner. But not anymore!

I asked God to help me with time management and His answer to that was to fill my schedule! lol Seriously, I've had so much homework and so many other things to do that I'm forced to write it in an agenda book and keep track of all my weekly priorities. With that said, now would be a perfect time to get in the gym. I refuse to be a woman who gets lost in the chaos of life once I get married and have children. Big ups to all the moms and wives out there but I must get in a habit of being healthy NOW so it will only be required to MAINTAIN my health later on.

 So no more excuses. I'm hoping that documenting my weight loss and progress on the blog will motivate me to keep it up, along with the new monthly bill I've added to this all inclusive gym lol So here's a pic of me from high school at my family's house. (Disregard my extra goofy face. I was caught off guard and lol at the high ponytail Lord! smh)

Look how scrawny I was compared to now :-/ I probably was about 115ish in this pic and I was about 16 or 17. Candice said I look too thin and unhealthy lol Which is funny cause she's smaller than this now smh She's never seen me this small but this picture is how I remember myself. This new Chelsea who didn't gain the Freshman 15 but the Freshman 20 lol and more in the past couple of years is a stranger to me. Not only that but I'm 5'3"  and I'm not as healthy as I would like myself to be.

Now I think it would be a bit extreme to go back to the size above. I think it would freak out my nephews because they are pretty young and wouldn't recognize me lol But I'm actually aiming for about 125-130. I won't say how much I need to lose haha but time to get back to the healthy ME.

Coping with stress, emotions, busyness,etc for the past year in a half is accredited with the last leg of my weight gain. BUT I'm committed. No more procrastinating. Candice has decided that she wants calves lol Um..ok..So hopefully she'll be coming along on some days.

I'll be documenting my progress. As well as posts and videos of Candice and myself whipping up some healthy yet tasty meals. Stay tuned!

My Day Off...And I Was A Tad Bit Productive!

Hey people!


As the title indicates, I was off from work today! And it felt SO good, I must say. I didn't even sleep-in til noon like I usually do; I was oh so proud of myself! :-)


I woke up around 9 something...spent an adequate amount of time reading (Bible & that book A Month to Live). I had breakfast today too...and worked out after.


My working out mainly consists of the Michael Jackson Experience game for Wii or the Wii Fit. Today, I danced with Michael! Maybe dancing to MJ isn't a legit form of exercise, but I was sweating! There's like 26 songs on there, and I can never do them ALL in one sitting. I really tried today though, but I felt like falling out after about the 18th song...so close! lol..so yea...I've been feeling refreshed and like I did my body a little bit of good today.

Of course I didn't do all that I had set out doing on this beautiful day off. I still meant to edit/update my resumé, do EVEN MORE reading, and WRITE! WRITE! WRITE! It's weird that I feel that I'm born to write...but I don't do it as often as I should. The most writing I've been doing lately is on this blog (and that ain't even enough either! smh). I've shared with a few people that I think I'm scared of success...just a little bit. That what if I actually make it and THIS is it? What if this is the witty idea/dream that will bring me UP, OVER, & OUT? What if I'm on the top and there's nowhere else to go to from there?


I've been learning how to combat that last question though. My pastor often reminds us not to be complacent or familiar with where we are and to NEVER get to the point where you think you have "made it." Sooo...there it is! Run with that! lol


Lesson of the day---> Sometimes God will give you tests to see if you love Him more than the sin you continue to indulge in. Whenever you fail a test (by putting the sin over your love for Him), He will re-issue that same test until you can pass it with flying colors. YOU hold up progress by your repeatedly failed attempts.


On that note, pray for me. :)