Transformation Tuesday

4 weeks ago, I decided that I was going to keep track of my transformation. I wanted to watch my progress, but I also wanted to inspire others the same way I have been inspired. I joined an accountability group on facebook and I got an ego boost today. Someone asked me what program I'm using..... My response, I'm NOT on a program. Being able to say that, having someone ask me for advice, and seeing results is so rewarding to me. I'm NOT dependant on a supplement, diet pills, or a fad diet.  I'm just being me, went back to my J.R.O.T.C roots and eating clean. I'm not being obsessive, I've learned to accept my body for what it is (a mess, medically). I've had a lot of setbacks, if you've not read my previous blogs. Most recently, I've been diagnosed with PCOS and insulin resistance. I also have endometriosis, chronic back pain, chronic migraines, and a few other intestinal problems that I'll keep to myself. I have to be really careful not to strain my neck while I lift even, 20 lb weights. I don't have a secret.... I eat right and I workout, hardcore at least 4-5 times a week and when I don't workout, I hit up my old high school and middle school (they share a driveway) and I walk/run/run stairs. My normal hardcore workout consists of a combination of things. In my last blog I mentioned "dance fitness with Jessica". That's where I get my inspiration. I take things from her videos and make them my own. That's my warm up. Then I grab 1 10 lb weight and lift and do squats with it. After squats, I give my legs a break and work on my triceps and biceps laying on the floor and with 1 10lb weight. After arms, I work my core with a variety of crunches, v ups, pelvic tilt, and I finish with bicycle crunches as fast as I can through the chorus of timber by kesha. I finish with planks and donkey kicks. I can see a huge difference in my calves, thighs and glutes, a small difference in my abs and in my arms. Eating right is the hard part for me. No one wants to eat what I feel like I need to, and I usually talk myself out of making 2 meals for dinner unless it's a grilled chicken salad or I make a huge bowl of tuna salad, something super easy and fast to make. I think that's where everybody gets stuck, or they're so busy that they eat out a lot. One of my goals is to not eat out. My best friend is getting married in November and I'm determined to get rid of the excess skin. Even after doing all of this, I'm maintaining my weight.... I decided a long time ago that the number on the scale, does NOT and will NOT define me, it's just a number. So what If I'm 150lbs, if I tone it up I'll rock every lb of it with confidence. But if for some reason, I start losing, I won't complain. Who would?? My point is, even though I have seen results, I still have setbacks like everyone else. Just take it one week at a time. Whatever obstacle that's in your way, pray for GOD to get you through it. Be faithful and patient. I prayed and waited 1 year, and my problem was a medical condition that I've had for who knows how long. Keep your faith and keep moving forward.