My Fitness Journey

Most of you know I had my second daughter in March. She is a beautiful, healthy baby and is a complete joy to my life. While I was pregnant with her I vowed that I would watch what I was putting into my body, that I would not chow down on junk food, and that I would not gain too much weight......OOPS! 

On March 1, 2015 Phillip and I checked into the hospital to be induced so we could finally meet Theryn. One part of the induction process involved me getting on the scale and letting my nurse record my weight.....HOLY HELL! I could not believe I let myself gain that much weight!! How was it possible that I packed on 52 pounds?....oh ya, that was my daily stop for doughnuts and chocolate milk for breakfast, the fried burritos from the gas station for lunch, and the large bowl of cake and ice cream after dinner each night. 

So, apparently I broke my healthy living vow and never looked back. Probably a good thing I didn't because I would have noticed the "WIDE LOAD" sign stuck to my rear.

After Theryn was born I made myself another promise, this time I decided I would stick to it and make sure if I got off course I would jump the curb and get back on the road to success. I am a nursing mother, and after failing to eat healthy for Theryn while I was growing her I pledged to eat healthy for her now. She relies on me 100% to give her the vitamins and nutrients she needs to grow up to be strong and healthy, I don't want to let her down.

I decided May 1, 2015 that there was no better time than now to make a LIFESTYLE change. I can't do strict calorie cutting while I am nursing or it will compromise how much milk I am able to produce, so instead of the crash diets I was used to doing while in high school and college, I found a solution that has worked for me!

ADVOCARE!

A healthy lifestyle, along with exercise and Advocare products has turned my life around! I am feeling better than I have since high school! I am learning that crash dieting and "miracle pills" are not the safe/healthy way to lose weight and get in shape. It's about putting quality vitamins and minerals, unprocessed foods and water into your body. It's about getting active and being happy! 

My "WHY"

People have asked me; "why"? Why did you decide to start Advocare and start exercising? 

I do it for the love. For the love I have for myself, and my family. Here are a few of my "whys"

1. I want to spend more time with my family!
2. I want to be able to run and play with my children and not be dragging!
3. I want to feel good in my own skin!
4. I want to set a good example for my children by leading a healthy lifestyle!
5. I want to LIVE; for a very long time!

There have been several times I have wanted to quit, throw in the towel, and pick up a tub of ice cream and say I am done. There are days where I don't notice progress, and I don't see the changes in my body I hoped for. But every morning when I get my girls out of bed, they remind me of my "why". 

Here are the results of my fitness journey so far. 
I think I am on the right track this time around!