My Fitness Journey: Pt. 1.

So as I have said before, I am not happy with my body. Well, I am okay with it, not satisfied. But I mean... who really really is? The people that inspire me and are helping me along my own fitness journey are probably in love with their body.. and I want to be there.

Obviously I have been down this road before, where I start working out, eating a little better and have this crazy amount of motivation. It lasts like 2 days before I am at the pop machine- or soda fountain, whatever- filling my Large up with Dr. Pepper, and sneaking in M&Ms from the vending machine the hour before it's time to go home from work. Ew. I know.
Duhhhhh I don't like my body.

But a couple of weeks ago, I went to the mall with my mom and sister, and as I tried on clothes, I noticed that smalls weren't fitting the same anymore, and Mediums even touched places in my stomach and legs that I wasn't quite happy with.
I actually sat in the fitting room at Guess in tears because the Maxi that I just loved on the rack looked like shit on me.
So I said fuck this we are going to Nike.
Where I bought my first pair of Nike Run 5.0's. I am in love and might have to buy like 16 more pairs.

So I thought, this is it. This is where my life is changing.
No more crying in fitting rooms.
No more covering myself up when my husband comes in the bathroom while I am showering.
No more feeling so self conscience.
I'm done. I did this to myself, I have no one else to blame, and I am out of fucking excuses.

So that week we joined a gym. Las Vegas Athletic Club.  Uhhh It's freaking huge.
There are like 6 different areas, and almost a thousand of people that look like ants crawling all over the machines.
When we took a tour of the place I was just so motivated to get fit, and fit in with all these people trying to better themselves.
Then I thought.. Wow, this is overwhelming. There are so many machines, so many people, and I have no idea where to even start.
So we got a package- when I say "we" I mean my  husband and I- that offered some personal training sessions- Mostly to point you in the right direction.

So let me tell you, the end of last week I was like.. I can't just work out I have to EAT better. And I have, seriously.. I have not had any Dr. Pepper, I am substituting fries for tomatoes, and I am eating breakfast. I threw out all the candy in our house, and went grocery shopping and stocked up on fruits and veggies. And A handful of honey nut cheerios will be my snack instead of a handful of M&Ms I wouldn't say I have completely switched to eating "Clean",  but I am on the fast track there, and with my husband on board it is so much easier.
I can also tell you, when you eat better, you feel so much better. I feel awesome every day because my diet is better, and I am working out.

I have met with my personal trainer Twice so far- Chad is his name. He is pretty great so far.
We have worked on Arms and Legs .
Monday is my next appointment with him.

I am pushing myself. I am going to better myself.
I am going to set goals and achieve them.
I would really like to lose 15 pounds by my birthday, November 29th., and to tone up a bit.

After I lose 15 Pounds I am going to make more goals. I am going to push myself.
I am determined. NO. MORE. EXCUSES.

My legs hurt like a bitch today, but I am going to the gym tonight.

Here I am ready for the gym last night.