My fitness Journey Pt.2 : Being Strict.

My legs are very sore today from Wednesdays leg day  and running last night. But I feel great.

So there is a lot of learning and research that goes into  losing weight and gaining muscle the healthy way.
So far I have learned a lot about how what goes into my body effects me entirely. I know never to starve myself, and am learning how to eat smaller more often, and to never go hungry.
I do not believe in starving myself to lose weight, and I know of the dangers of not getting proper nutrients.

Now I am not spot on 100% with my veggies, fruit, protein, etc. every day, but each day I am learning how to be better. Each day I am learning how to eat, and where to get certain vitamins and nutrients.
I am a beginner at this to the max, so I look up to people who have inspired me through their fitness journey to get nutritional advice, and see what they are eating. I just stalk everyone pretty much...

You really have to be strict on yourself, and tell yourself no. I know junk food tastes ahhhmazing, and I know that its cravable, but you have to keep yourself in line. There is a Potluck going on at work right now, all of the wonderful sweets, and foods smell awesome, but I know I can't. I know that right now I have to stick with my clean(er) eating. I can't give in. I won't give in. It's actually a really good feeling at the end of the day, when you know you didn't break. I'm allowed to be proud of myself for this

Yesterday evening I set up My Fitness Pal.. I am super skeptical of it helping me lose weight, but it really does help me track down what I am eating, and have a pretty good idea of how many sugars, and calories I am taking in each day.
I feel so good lately, besides the sore arms and legs, I just feel better.

Last night after our work out- Which was mainly Cardio and Core - We went to the Vitamin Shoppe by our house and got some supplements.

We Picked up a Pre-Work out: C4 Extreme. We have heard amazing reviews from this supplement, much that it is like crack...
I am going to only have half of a serving tonight, just so I become acquainted before addicted.

We got a Protein: Syntha-6 Chocolate Milkshake. So I hear that none of these guys are really all that good tasting, and I have never tried other types of protein, but for my first one.. it wasn't that bad. It was very chocolaty, but mixed pretty well in my new Blender Bottle.. Pink.

We also got a muscle recovery: BodyTech Glutamine. I mixed it with my protein last night, and I couldn't taste it at all, and I have no idea if it worked, because I am still pretty sore today.

Pretty Picture of our goodies

It's not a cheap process, so definitely think wisely about what you will be getting. Do you research, and make sure you make every penny worth it.

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.