Challenge the Struggle

There are many days of recent I am struggling. I struggle with getting my butt in gear to work out because I either stayed up too late- sleep deprivation does hinder my workouts or my nutrition was either in a deficit or I consume a tad bit too many carbs which both makes me justContinue reading “Challenge the Struggle”

Overworking The Muscles…is it possible?

Why yes it it.  I know when my workouts are super successful when I am all sweaty, muscles fatigued and I have to sit for a few minutes before contemplating my movements.  This is awesome, BUT there is a BUT with an intense workout it is necessary  to do several things. 1. HYDRATE –hydration is goodContinue reading “Overworking The Muscles…is it possible?”

The First Step To Achievement

Do you want to achieve your goal? I once asked myself this. Why, because seeing my goal in a physical change after identifying I had an eating disorder, bouncing up in weight dwindling down to an unhealthy weight. I knew what I wanted to achieve but also I verbalized my goals to the wrong people.Continue reading “The First Step To Achievement”

Being Strong- The Meaning

  I am constantly telling myself to be strong doing my workouts. This does not always mean increase my weights.  There times it means to stay focus in the workout and do one maybe two more reps, do not give in and I have this.  Sometimes I get in a funk and decide okay threeContinue reading “Being Strong- The Meaning”

Is Your Weight Loss Healthy

Is it, I know all weight loss should be considered a great move, BUT all weight loss is not healthy. This sounds confusing but don’t read into it and don’t think I’m trying to confuse you. NOWAY. I have a few friends 👬 on weight loss journey and feel they are doing good and they are.Continue reading “Is Your Weight Loss Healthy”

Motivational Reading

I am one that this is very important to me.  I read and have read a lot of motivational books.  Honestly there are several I have not completed. Let me explain as to why I didn’t complete the readings and  these are not excuses, just my why.  Before I list my why and I amContinue reading “Motivational Reading”

Isn’t It Time

This is exactly what I once had to ask myself.  Isn’t it time I take control of my excuses of fitness.  I had excuses greater than a thousand as to why I couldn’t workout and when I did workout I had excuses as to why I couldn’t perform a specific workout. Okay I’m a FAN,Continue reading “Isn’t It Time”

Pushing Through

Just a few days ago, I’m not sure what was going on but after my first workout which was with weights I felt fatigued.  Weird as it sounds it was not a normal fatigue like I’m tired  but as if I was fatigued and wanted to do something else.  WHAT the heck ? SOMETHING else,Continue reading “Pushing Through”

Sidelines

  I recently was conversing with a friend and she voiced concern of having negative feedback in her goal setting with several friends.  I listened to her and allowed her to shed tears, curse, and later begin to come to some decision.  She wants to begin a fitness routine and was told several reasons whyContinue reading “Sidelines”

The Past, The Present & The Future ME

It’s all about me for now on my fitness journey. My Past – I have experienced  weight fluctuations, size fluctuations.  I’ve experienced almost every eating disorder known.  I was concerned and didn’t know how to handle when I was disliked by family, friends and yes even foes, I thought I had to appease so many. Continue reading “The Past, The Present & The Future ME”