Getting It Done

Monday was my lower body day and it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. This programs circuits are actually easier than my programs circuits. The only hard part is getting the cardio done. I haven't had the time to do AM cardio sessions because of my schedule. I tried to do all cardio at night but I am super exhausted and only do 30 min instead of 75 minutes.

Tuesday was upperbody and it was pretty intense since I have to do 20 reps of each exercise back to back. I tried to fit my workout in before my 8:30pm client and managed to finish right on time. Then I completed 20 minutes of high intensity cardio right after my client. I didn't leave the gym til 10pm. I am really slacking on the cardio part but it will get better.

My eating has been spot on. I did eat dinner late last night because of my schedule but it was just fish and spinach salad so it was light enough to eat right before bed. I actually feel really good but almost had a break down yesterday after I made my daughter some stuffed crust pizza. I wanted some so bad but fought it. I did have a tiny slice which is not on my plan. I am still proud of myself though because I would have normally devoured about 5 large pieces. :)

I had a thought last night while driving home from the gym. I tend to get really overwhelmed when I have a lot on my plate. I get into the mentality that if it's too hard I can't do it. I also prepare myself to fail before I even start. I almost skipped my cardio last night because it was already late and I knew I had to be back at the gym at 6am for my client. BUT I pushed through it. I said "How bad to you want this?" I realized that I can't have an old way of thinking and expect new results.

"You must first learn a new way of thinking before you master a new way to be". ~Marianne Williamson.

I decided to shift my way of thinking. I have to think like an athlete. They put in hours and hours to achieve the results they have. They do what ever they have to do to accomplish their goals. So if my schedule requires me to be in the gym late at night I will do it without a thought. I can't automatically think that I am going to get run down and sick like I always do. My mentality has a lot to do with the outcome of my situation.

I also realized that I have to remember who is fueling me through this journey and what my motivation is. I can't lose sight of my goal. If my eyes stay on the prize I won't get distracted with the cares of the world. My goal is to be FIT FOR THE KINGDOM. I want to inspire others to be their best.

God's word says " But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." according to Matthew 6:33. This means that I must do this for God and seek to be in right standing with Him. As I bring my body under subjection (in alignment...discipline...obedience) with the spirit I will reach my goals.

As I continue to take steps of faith towards my goal God will add success in my life. He will empower me with His grace, strength, and wisdom. I will fulfill my goals, dreams and desires because I am powered by His spirit.

Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

Matthew 19:26

All things are possible when we rest in God and trust in His perfect plan for our lives. Therefore I surrender and allow His spirit to carry me to the finish line. This is His body and I will glorify Him with it.

"For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's."

1 Corinthians 6:20



Starting My Journey Again

Let me just keep it real. I am not perfect. I am sure you all know that but I don't know that. :) Of course I know I am not without flaws but I always try to have everything together. I strive on being well organized and being in control of things in my life. Well the last few months have really taken me for a loop. I have had to juggle being a mom, taking care of my mom, working a fulltime job, and starting up my personal training business.

The last few months have been nothing short of CRAZY. I knew that if I didn't get a grip and start finding a way to fit in ME time I was going to get burned out. So like I mentioned in my recent post I hired my cousin to help me reach my personal fitness goals.

I was not able to start the program last week like I had planned because I got sick. I didn't want to further run down my immune system so I took it easy. I did try to eat as clean as I could but I didn't workout. I actually learned something amazing. You can lose weight by just eating clean....LOL! I know that is not rocket science and I preach it all the time but I came to my own realization this week.

I weighed myself this moring and lost 5lbs so far. That has been the missing key in my journey. Being consistent with my food and not just trying but actually doing. I can't say I am going to try to eat clean. I must do it. So I know the only way to get this done is to be prepared. Being prepared by having my meals ready to grab n go and eat will ensure I am staying on track.

I also found time to work out by mapping out days and fitting myself into the open slots. I know this may seem extreme to some but the only way to succeed is to plan. Have you ever heard the saying "If you fail to plan...you plan to fail"? Well I don't want to fail so I am planning for success.

I have always wanted to inspire and motivate others to live their best life. I know many of us are busy with life but not truly LIVING. We get caught up in the day to day responsibilities and wake up one day and realize we lost ourselves. We failed to pursue our dreams and walk in the fullness of God.

I decided to do this for all the women that put themselves last. For those of you that nurture the dreams of others but let yours die. I want to prove that you can still be a busy mom and accomplish your goals as well. With a lot of work and faith anything is possible.

I will be documenting my journey as much as I can so you can see how I manuever my way through this new path I am on. I know I will reach my goals this time because my mind is set on success and I am not backing down.

Where Do "I" Fit In?

Things are still really hectic on my side of the world. I am managing well but haven't had the time to work on my personal body transformation goals. It is a little frustrating but I am ready to try to make some things happen NOW.

I have big goals for myself. I don't want to just finish losing weight but I want to achieve my goals of being lean, toned and fit. I admire bodies like this. Amazing thing about it is that the woman in the picture is also my cousin. :)

Here name is Cynthia Gonzales and she is a bikini competitor. She also helps women transform their bodies. So I recruited her help. She has officially customized a meal plan and workout plan to help me reach my goals and transform my body.

While I am excited to start I am not sure how to fit myself into my schedule. The workout program requires me to put a lot of time towards my training. I have AM and PM cardio session as well as weight training. It is a bit crazy but I have to find time to make it happen.

So over the next few months I will be dedicated to reaching my personal fitness goals and if time permits I will be blogging about it as well as making videos to document my journey.

I am still uneasy about sharing my before pics though. Let me just tell you I have a LOT of work ahead of me. I know that is why the program was designed as intense as it is. :) BUT I love intensity so I will commit myself to giving it 100%.

I am not just doing this for myself but also for my clients. I want to continue to inspire them as I achieve my goals. They really look up to me because I understand where they have came from. So this transformation means a lot to me. I want to help push them to reach their ultimate body transformation goals.

That is all for now. I have to get back to work. I also have to figure out how I am going to manage this intense but satisfying schedule of mine. :)

Thanks for reading. If you want to know more about my cousin and her services here is a link to her Facebook page.

Hello!

It's been a long time since I have blogged. I have had a lot going on the last few months. As some of you may know from my previous blog my family went through a lot recently. I am still dealing with my mom's issues. She has not fully recovered from the accident she had at my house.

We are not sure what is going on. She has had test after test and they can't seem to understand why she has weakness on the right side of her body. My assumptions are that she either has a pinched nerve in her back or neck or she had severe trauma to her brain.

Since she was already not well from her bout with a brain tumor several years ago it is possible that the fall just set her back further. I am not sure but it has been a very frustrating and trying time in the lives of myself and my 2 brothers.

My mom is currently unemployed and has no medical coverage so she has received little to no help. We are having to take turns caring for her. On top of that we each still have to find a way to deal with our personal lives. We each have jobs, families and relationships that we must try to maneuver around.

It's been really crazy for me since I have a child I must also take care of and try not to interrupt her life too much. I don't want her stressed out about stuff. I also need to make sure I am spending time with her and trying to keep our lives as normal as I can.

I am also trying to build my personal training business which is getting a little hectic. I have a full time job as well so I have to juggle training session before and after work and in between the days I have to care for my mom.

I almost put my dreams to the side until my friend had a talk with me. She told me I couldn't do that. I had to learn how to step back from trying to be a hero and let someone else take part of the load. You see I am the kind of person that wants to make everything perfect and take care of everyone. In the process of that I tend to put my needs to the side and lose myself.

I found myself on the verge of a nervous breakdown trying to figure out how everything was going to work. I had to let go and trust that God was in control. I had to allow my brothers to grow up and take their responsibilities serious. I couldn't take on the world on my own. As much as I wanted to I just couldn't.

So although my life has been pretty hectic I am grateful for the lessons I have learned over the past few months. I am learning how to step back and trust God. I am learning how to appreciate the little things because you never know when they might be taken away. The most important lesson is learning how to live my life fully. I have to realize that each moment whether I see it as "good" or "bad" is meant to teach me something.

I can't be concerned with the why's and how's I just have to trust and believe that everything in my life has a purpose. It is all for God's glory and I can't put my hands in it. I have to surrender my heart and walk this journey conscious of my place in this world.

Things may not always be how I want them to be but they are perfect according to God's plan. So as I continue to walk this path He has laid before me I will move by faith being confident that this work HE started in me He will finish. Not just to transform my life to save the lives as others.