If you know me, you know that softball was my life up until the end of my high school career. I was never all-state material, but in my daddy's eyes (aka coach Wheeler) and coach Wellers eyes I was capable of more than I would ever know. Often times I got frustrated and was very much uncoachable. I'll regret this characteristic of mine when I have my own kids being uncoachable. My dad would take me to the batting cage for "back to basics". He would take me to the field to remember WHY I loved playing the sport.
You lose sight of why you love things when you get caught up in life. I got caught up and forgot why I loved bettering myself. So I'm going back to basics. Today was day 1 of a new weight training program for the summer. Weights is what got me hooked so now weights is what will keep me going. I love being coach Audrey and showing people all things Beachbody products can do for you but the truth is, I'm a gym rat.
I know I've lost a lot of followers with losing sight of why I started this blog but I'm back. I'm ready to lead you to where you want to be on your body image while I work towards it as well.
Xoxo,
Audrey
Showing posts with label Fitness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fitness. Show all posts
Monday, May 25, 2015
Friday, February 27, 2015
I'm Changed
I'm getting worse at writing my blog as each week goes on. Between a part-time job, full-time school, working out, and time for Ross, my blog tends to come in last place.
I hope all of you are still following and watching my journey each step of the way, because YOU are what has made all of the difference in this time around.
Did you know that when I started this blog I thought that it would be a flop? I had started a blog with a diet I tried before and I couldn't stick with it. I couldn't find things to talk about or find my inner self that wanted to be heard in writing. Well.... I found her. She was there all along. Now she is leading people in the right directions in life to help them better themselves. It's really an enlightening and empowering experience and sometimes I get happy tears just thinking about the lives I have affected.
I became a beachbody coach, not to make money or to sell product, but to have a title to what I was already doing. Next week will mark 7 consistent months on this journey. Can you believe that? (It also marks 1 year with Ross William which is AWESOME!) 7 consistent months of self discipline and telling myself that I am good enough for this change. 7 months of seeing someone new in the mirror each week. It's kinda crazy! I love being a Beachbody coach and I love the products and will recommend them to anyone, but let's be real. Not everyone is going to do it. I still want to be the person someone can say, "Hey, I have some chicken in my fridge, what should I have for supper?". I don't want to charge them for asking me that question because it makes me smile and gives me a reason to keep going.
This blog lets me know that there are eyes all around.. and they are all on me. Watching my every decision, workout, and food put into my mouth. This blog tells me that even though I have changed, I still have people around me who care about me and want what is best for me. That's why this blog, and this blogs followers are the bomb.com.
You know what I haven't done in a while? POSTED A RECIPE!
This week I ran a 5 day clean eating challenge on Facebook that went incredibly well and nearly everyone in the group lost weight or inches on their waist. Even 2 pounds... that's a step forward! The food in the challenge was to show you that healthy can be yummy too. I promise...it really can! Today I am going to share the best chicken I have ever eaten in my life and some really awesome broccoli, even if you hate broccoli like me. Please do try this recipe and share your pictures with me!
xoxo,
I hope all of you are still following and watching my journey each step of the way, because YOU are what has made all of the difference in this time around.
Did you know that when I started this blog I thought that it would be a flop? I had started a blog with a diet I tried before and I couldn't stick with it. I couldn't find things to talk about or find my inner self that wanted to be heard in writing. Well.... I found her. She was there all along. Now she is leading people in the right directions in life to help them better themselves. It's really an enlightening and empowering experience and sometimes I get happy tears just thinking about the lives I have affected.
I became a beachbody coach, not to make money or to sell product, but to have a title to what I was already doing. Next week will mark 7 consistent months on this journey. Can you believe that? (It also marks 1 year with Ross William which is AWESOME!) 7 consistent months of self discipline and telling myself that I am good enough for this change. 7 months of seeing someone new in the mirror each week. It's kinda crazy! I love being a Beachbody coach and I love the products and will recommend them to anyone, but let's be real. Not everyone is going to do it. I still want to be the person someone can say, "Hey, I have some chicken in my fridge, what should I have for supper?". I don't want to charge them for asking me that question because it makes me smile and gives me a reason to keep going.
This blog lets me know that there are eyes all around.. and they are all on me. Watching my every decision, workout, and food put into my mouth. This blog tells me that even though I have changed, I still have people around me who care about me and want what is best for me. That's why this blog, and this blogs followers are the bomb.com.
You know what I haven't done in a while? POSTED A RECIPE!
This week I ran a 5 day clean eating challenge on Facebook that went incredibly well and nearly everyone in the group lost weight or inches on their waist. Even 2 pounds... that's a step forward! The food in the challenge was to show you that healthy can be yummy too. I promise...it really can! Today I am going to share the best chicken I have ever eaten in my life and some really awesome broccoli, even if you hate broccoli like me. Please do try this recipe and share your pictures with me!
Honey Dijon Chicken with Steamed Garlic-Parmesan Broccoli
(Family of 4 Portion)
Ingredients:
*Four 6-oz. chicken breast halves
*1/3 cup Dijon mustard
*3 Tbsp. honey
*1 Tbsp. parsley flakes
*Salt, to taste
*4 cups Broccoli
*4 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese
*Garlic salt, to taste
*Four 6-oz. chicken breast halves
*1/3 cup Dijon mustard
*3 Tbsp. honey
*1 Tbsp. parsley flakes
*Salt, to taste
*4 cups Broccoli
*4 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese
*Garlic salt, to taste
Directions: Mix Dijon mustard with honey, add parsley flakes and salt. Coat a 6-oz. chicken breast half in the mixture. Cook on a grill for about 7 minutes on each side (or until chicken's fully cooked).
Steam 4 cups of frozen or fresh broccoli and top with 1 Tbsp. olive oil, 2 tsp. garlic salt, and 4 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese.
Steam 4 cups of frozen or fresh broccoli and top with 1 Tbsp. olive oil, 2 tsp. garlic salt, and 4 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese.
xoxo,
Audrey
PS. Want to be apart of my next 5 day clean eating challenge? Message me on facebook or contact me now!
PS. Want to be apart of my next 5 day clean eating challenge? Message me on facebook or contact me now!
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Coach Audrey
Every day I say, "Today I will write my blog."....
Next thing I know 9:45 PM has rolled around when it feels like I blinked and it was just 9:45 AM. Time flies past me each and every day with the blink of an eye... But guess what, I still get my workouts in.
Something I have learned about myself is that if I don't workout it's basically like me when I get no sleep, which means I'm a mean growly witch... If I don't get my workout in I am full of regret, I am full of hate, and I am ready to attack the next person who looks at me wrong. It's basically like hormones to the max, but all because I didn't workout!
Do you know why I know this about myself? Because I have learned. I have listened to my body for 7 months now and I have learned what I should and shouldn't do (for the most part). What makes me sick. What makes me mad. What makes me sad. What makes me cry. It's a funny thing, health and nutrition. While working out is actually the most tiring part of your day it actually helps you get to know yourself and your body! CRAZY!
This past week I made the decision to become a Team Beachbody coach. I am sure you have all met one person who is doing Insanity or P90x or at least heard of some of the other products. Some of them are offered as classes at most gyms. I didn't become a Team Beachbody coach to push products on others or to make money, I did it because I want to help YOU. I want to see you drop 35 pounds like I have so that I can look at you and say, "I coached that incredible human".... I want to be the person that you message on Facebook each time you've had a bad day, or each time you feel like you ate more sweets than you should have and need a pep talk. I want to be your shoulder to cry on, your person to talk to, and most importantly your coach towards success.
I know, I know.... You're all thinking, "Why would I let HER coach me when she hasn't even met her own goals yet?"
Well, here is the answer. Do you want to go to the gym and be intimidated by your muscular coach who has never known what fat looked like a day in their life? Or would you like someone who spent most of their life being known as the fat girl, and did something about it? Would you like to feel ashamed by your coach only likes people who lift a lot? Or be encouraged by your coach who can workout on the same level as you? Would you like your coach to be trying to gain weight by building muscle? Or would you like your coach to be a woman working hard every single day of her life to lose fat and tone her muscles to lengthen her life and make herself, and you, better?
I know which one I would choose!
I'm not an expert. I hate science so I will never get a college degree in things like this, and you may be someone who would never trust me. THAT IS FINE. I am trying to be the person who I was taught to be.. The girl who helps people in need despite who they are, where they came from, what their past looks like, etc.. I am the girl that just wants to see someone smile from the nice things I have done for them.
My last few weeks have been a roller coaster. I start the week thinking "THIS is going to be my week." "I am going to do PIYO every morning and I'm going to lift every night." If you're not a morning person like me you know it's easier said than done, getting up at 5:45 AM. I lift hard Monday through Thursday and then I fall onto a lazy train for the weekend and hate myself for it Sunday night. But I'm learning from it and adjusting my schedule as I go.
I struggle every single day. I work in a bakery for goodness sakes. I get offered more sweets than a normal person each and every single day of my life. It's hard for me to have self control and I often give in and taste test things. It's not about how many times you fall down, It's about how many times you get back up. Weight loss is a physically and mentally tough battle to put yourself through. Without someone by your side, cheering you on for every .1 pound lost and ever tear shed, it's hard. Even with that person it's hard. Do you know why? I'll give you three reasons:
1. Life tugs you in 90 different directions DAILY.
2. Stress and addictions. (Once the stress kicks in the addictions of sweets and junk food are close to follow)
3. You're changing. Everything about you is changing. Every morning when you look in the mirror, you're a new person. That isn't always easy to accept.
Despite these three things and every other obstacle that tries to get in my way, I keep going because,
I am Coach Audrey.
XOXO,
Audrey
Stay strong.
Ask me questions. (About anything!)
Vent to me, I swear I won't tell anyone (maybe Ross but he wont tell).
Eat Healthy foods for EVERY meal.
Be consistent. Consistency is key.
I'm not the type of person to tell everyone I love them, because I think those are strong words, but I really do love all of my followers. Each and every one of you has kept me going on this journey and for that you should consider yourself worth of starting your own journey. Let me help you on your journey by starting a workout program that you can do in the comfort of your own home! Beachbody isn't a product that is going to give you supplements to lose the weight, it comes from your hard work, sweat, and tears. Whenever you're ready to make the commitment, contact me and we will get you started on your own journey!
Next thing I know 9:45 PM has rolled around when it feels like I blinked and it was just 9:45 AM. Time flies past me each and every day with the blink of an eye... But guess what, I still get my workouts in.
Something I have learned about myself is that if I don't workout it's basically like me when I get no sleep, which means I'm a mean growly witch... If I don't get my workout in I am full of regret, I am full of hate, and I am ready to attack the next person who looks at me wrong. It's basically like hormones to the max, but all because I didn't workout!
Do you know why I know this about myself? Because I have learned. I have listened to my body for 7 months now and I have learned what I should and shouldn't do (for the most part). What makes me sick. What makes me mad. What makes me sad. What makes me cry. It's a funny thing, health and nutrition. While working out is actually the most tiring part of your day it actually helps you get to know yourself and your body! CRAZY!
This past week I made the decision to become a Team Beachbody coach. I am sure you have all met one person who is doing Insanity or P90x or at least heard of some of the other products. Some of them are offered as classes at most gyms. I didn't become a Team Beachbody coach to push products on others or to make money, I did it because I want to help YOU. I want to see you drop 35 pounds like I have so that I can look at you and say, "I coached that incredible human".... I want to be the person that you message on Facebook each time you've had a bad day, or each time you feel like you ate more sweets than you should have and need a pep talk. I want to be your shoulder to cry on, your person to talk to, and most importantly your coach towards success.I know, I know.... You're all thinking, "Why would I let HER coach me when she hasn't even met her own goals yet?"
Well, here is the answer. Do you want to go to the gym and be intimidated by your muscular coach who has never known what fat looked like a day in their life? Or would you like someone who spent most of their life being known as the fat girl, and did something about it? Would you like to feel ashamed by your coach only likes people who lift a lot? Or be encouraged by your coach who can workout on the same level as you? Would you like your coach to be trying to gain weight by building muscle? Or would you like your coach to be a woman working hard every single day of her life to lose fat and tone her muscles to lengthen her life and make herself, and you, better?
I know which one I would choose!
I'm not an expert. I hate science so I will never get a college degree in things like this, and you may be someone who would never trust me. THAT IS FINE. I am trying to be the person who I was taught to be.. The girl who helps people in need despite who they are, where they came from, what their past looks like, etc.. I am the girl that just wants to see someone smile from the nice things I have done for them.
I struggle every single day. I work in a bakery for goodness sakes. I get offered more sweets than a normal person each and every single day of my life. It's hard for me to have self control and I often give in and taste test things. It's not about how many times you fall down, It's about how many times you get back up. Weight loss is a physically and mentally tough battle to put yourself through. Without someone by your side, cheering you on for every .1 pound lost and ever tear shed, it's hard. Even with that person it's hard. Do you know why? I'll give you three reasons:
1. Life tugs you in 90 different directions DAILY.
2. Stress and addictions. (Once the stress kicks in the addictions of sweets and junk food are close to follow)
3. You're changing. Everything about you is changing. Every morning when you look in the mirror, you're a new person. That isn't always easy to accept.
Despite these three things and every other obstacle that tries to get in my way, I keep going because,
I am Coach Audrey.
XOXO,
Audrey
Stay strong.
Ask me questions. (About anything!)
Vent to me, I swear I won't tell anyone (maybe Ross but he wont tell).
Eat Healthy foods for EVERY meal.
Be consistent. Consistency is key.
I'm not the type of person to tell everyone I love them, because I think those are strong words, but I really do love all of my followers. Each and every one of you has kept me going on this journey and for that you should consider yourself worth of starting your own journey. Let me help you on your journey by starting a workout program that you can do in the comfort of your own home! Beachbody isn't a product that is going to give you supplements to lose the weight, it comes from your hard work, sweat, and tears. Whenever you're ready to make the commitment, contact me and we will get you started on your own journey!
Saturday, December 27, 2014
I work with one of THOSE people...
If there was one category that I would place myself in, it would be hypocrite. I'm terrible at saying "you can't do that" and I turn around finding myself to be engaging in the act that I just shamed. I still do it anyways and think I'm above all else so.... I'm a hypocrite.
I still weigh 183 pounds,. One of my selfies won't end up on a health inspiration page. I do things wrong sometimes. I don't always know best. I haven't learned the 100% ins and outs of health and fitness. And biggest of all, I suck at the holidays.
Man oh man do I suck at the holidays. Mentally I kept tellinng myself I would NOT eat those sweets and that i would stick to the veggie tray, not the carbs... However, I have to admit that deep down I had it planned to cheat and enjoy my holiday and jump back on the band wagon after the holidays were over. That's horrible! This mindset sucked my motivation dry and made me miserable! I have breakouts on my face. I cry during the day because I feel fat and I am crazy unhappy! Why on earth do I continually do this to myself when I KNOW exactly how it makes me feel. Maybe some day I will learn.
I purchased a year membership at the local gym (so I now I a year membership at 2 gyms.. Yes I am stupid). I bought an exercise ball, a medicine ball, and a set of 8 lb weights to add to my elliptical in the basement to begin my own home workout area and I am set to purchase PIYO the beach body program tonight. This girl, is ready for a challenge! I am going to challenge myself and pish past my limits to reach the goal that I have worked towards. I refuse to give up now and you shouldn't give up either. Don't make this a New Years resolution to get as many likes as you can on facebook make it a goal with determination from within!
On the subject of the title of this blog... If you aren't familiar with one of THOSE people you will be after I point this out. It's one of those things that has driven me nuts since the day I began to lose weight. When you're on a weight loss journey you want to talk about it, show it off, brag about your weight loss, swap healthy recipes, share your favorite workouts, etc.. It's such a great feeling to find that person that you relate to on every level and have all the health and fitness things in common! .... Then you have the opposites. Example:
Me: "I ate an apple, green beans, and grilled chicken for lunch!"
Them: "that's way too healthy and you aren't getting enough carbs! If you're running you need carbs!"
Me: "what are you eating for lunch"
Them: "French fries and fried chicken"
note*** they weigh 115 pounds and never gain a pound
THAT is on of THOSE people. They also proceed with telling you that you are ruining your metabolism by training the way that you are and BLAH. BLAH. Blah.
I know I'm not a fitness guru but I have lost my 20 pounds in a very healthy way and I plan to continue with my diet and exercise the way that I started. So back off naturally skinny girls. I love you all but I am large and I don't plan to eat like I want to be large forever. If I follow your diet, I will be forever overweight. Therefore, I will follow mine.
Last blog I discussed emotional issues with your weight loss, if we never face these, you will struggle in your weight loss. You have to pinpoint why you gained this weight to begin with and why you eat with your emotions. If you don't pin point this now, you never will. Every time this comes back to haunt you, you will go back to your old ways. I have done it, probably 10 times.
Research your emotional eating problems, start this journey from deep within, and know your stuff. Don't let the outside world get to you. Stick to your diet. When you drop the pounds, they will realize that you're doing what is right for you.
Please please please everyone take a chance with health and fitness and just see what it has to offer you. Don't break promises to yourself and don't be the person that says you're going to the gym but finds excuses. Become a new person this year. A new you, a better you, a stronger you.
Remember I'm here for YOU just like you're here for me.
XOXO, Audrey
I still weigh 183 pounds,. One of my selfies won't end up on a health inspiration page. I do things wrong sometimes. I don't always know best. I haven't learned the 100% ins and outs of health and fitness. And biggest of all, I suck at the holidays.
Man oh man do I suck at the holidays. Mentally I kept tellinng myself I would NOT eat those sweets and that i would stick to the veggie tray, not the carbs... However, I have to admit that deep down I had it planned to cheat and enjoy my holiday and jump back on the band wagon after the holidays were over. That's horrible! This mindset sucked my motivation dry and made me miserable! I have breakouts on my face. I cry during the day because I feel fat and I am crazy unhappy! Why on earth do I continually do this to myself when I KNOW exactly how it makes me feel. Maybe some day I will learn.
I purchased a year membership at the local gym (so I now I a year membership at 2 gyms.. Yes I am stupid). I bought an exercise ball, a medicine ball, and a set of 8 lb weights to add to my elliptical in the basement to begin my own home workout area and I am set to purchase PIYO the beach body program tonight. This girl, is ready for a challenge! I am going to challenge myself and pish past my limits to reach the goal that I have worked towards. I refuse to give up now and you shouldn't give up either. Don't make this a New Years resolution to get as many likes as you can on facebook make it a goal with determination from within!
On the subject of the title of this blog... If you aren't familiar with one of THOSE people you will be after I point this out. It's one of those things that has driven me nuts since the day I began to lose weight. When you're on a weight loss journey you want to talk about it, show it off, brag about your weight loss, swap healthy recipes, share your favorite workouts, etc.. It's such a great feeling to find that person that you relate to on every level and have all the health and fitness things in common! .... Then you have the opposites. Example:
Me: "I ate an apple, green beans, and grilled chicken for lunch!"
Them: "that's way too healthy and you aren't getting enough carbs! If you're running you need carbs!"
Me: "what are you eating for lunch"
Them: "French fries and fried chicken"
note*** they weigh 115 pounds and never gain a pound
THAT is on of THOSE people. They also proceed with telling you that you are ruining your metabolism by training the way that you are and BLAH. BLAH. Blah.
I know I'm not a fitness guru but I have lost my 20 pounds in a very healthy way and I plan to continue with my diet and exercise the way that I started. So back off naturally skinny girls. I love you all but I am large and I don't plan to eat like I want to be large forever. If I follow your diet, I will be forever overweight. Therefore, I will follow mine.
Last blog I discussed emotional issues with your weight loss, if we never face these, you will struggle in your weight loss. You have to pinpoint why you gained this weight to begin with and why you eat with your emotions. If you don't pin point this now, you never will. Every time this comes back to haunt you, you will go back to your old ways. I have done it, probably 10 times.
Research your emotional eating problems, start this journey from deep within, and know your stuff. Don't let the outside world get to you. Stick to your diet. When you drop the pounds, they will realize that you're doing what is right for you.
Please please please everyone take a chance with health and fitness and just see what it has to offer you. Don't break promises to yourself and don't be the person that says you're going to the gym but finds excuses. Become a new person this year. A new you, a better you, a stronger you.
Remember I'm here for YOU just like you're here for me.
XOXO, Audrey
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
I'm On Top of the World
This week has just been incredible. I mean on top of a mountain feeling the wind through my hair, incredible. (I've never been on a mountain but its everything I could only hope it would feel like). I finished my junior year of college with a double major and have yet to go completely insane.... yet. I got to a goal in my weight loss that I once thought to never be attainable, IVE LOST 20 POUNDS, and it's only Tuesday. Let's address one subject at a time.
20 pounds..... OMG! Are you sure that scale is right? Where did it go!? Where was it at before now!? I'm super woman! I'm amazing! AHHH. My brain wont stop running in circles because of how excited I am! I shed a few happy tears yesterday when I stepped on the scale. My entire workout, each time I thought I couldn't go further, I told myself that 180 looked good on me and that I WOULD meet my goals before Christmas. Just so warm and fuzzy inside right now :))))))).
After this weekend and week I have now sent my weight loss tips and tricks document to 27 people. How cool is that!? To those people, and to all other people. I want to make you an offer. I have gym memberships in Maryville, Bedford, and Shenandoah and I would like to help you become acquainted with your gym. If you don't have a membership yet we can each pay a one time fee to go in and workout together. This way, you don't have to approach the gym alone on your first trip and when you go your second time, you will know what to do on your own and look confident doing it! I am on Christmas break until January 12 and can make most nights work if you give me an advanced notice!
The reason that I want to offer going to the gym with people is not to benefit me in any way but to help each of you. I can send you my documents a thousand times and ask you over Facebook how you are doing with your weight loss but it isn't going to conquer your fear of the gym. If I take you to the gym and show you how everything works, we can come up with workouts that will work for you together and you can go on your own confidently each day from there on out. Everyone needs a slight push to get things started. My push was my sister going to the gym with me and being curious and getting me away from just the treadmills. So, message me, comment, or come in contact with me in some way and we will make a time work!
I was added to a group on Facebook full of incredible women also on their Weight Loss journey. On this site we discuss clean eating, post sweaty selfies from our workouts, vent about our terrible day, brag about our successes, cheer each other on, and SO much more. This group, along with my blog, is what keeps holding me accountable for my workouts, eating, and weight loss. I see other people getting their butt off the couch and working out, so why can't I? I see everyone losing weight and gaining muscle just by working out, so why can't I? I see motivation that sometimes I lose focus of. I am beyond thankful for this group and all that it has offered me. Most of all, I see these things and ask myself, why can't I?. This is what you should ask yourself each day.
I am walking living breathing proof that being "bigger boned" is not a good enough excuse. You deserve better than being bigger boned. I don't care if you are happily in a relationship, happily single, or happily binge drinking every night, you deserve to look good because you want to look good. I may not be petite or tiny but I am making my body fit my physique properly. I have come to terms with my past weight and that is how I am battling and becoming who I want to be.
If you are just starting your weight loss journey I would like you to sit down and write the answers in a journal to a few questions.
1. When you eat, do you eat because you are hungry, bored, or emotional?
2. When you look at yourself in the mirror, what do you see. Describe yourself.
3. Now look at yourself in the mirror and describe yourself in all POSITIVE terms.
4. When you dream about what you want to look like, what is the weight you would like to be? Is this a healthy weight for you?
5. Imagine yourself at your goal weight..Write a statement that you want to hear others say about you when you walk into a room after you have lost that weight.
Next week I will address each of these questions. The beginning to losing weight is determining what your emotional factors into life are that caused you to gain that weight. The way that you look at yourself means everything.
I believe in you. I believe in everyone. I fully believe that each person has the ability to achieve their weight loss goal if they set their mind to it. So wake up tomorrow determined to change your life for the better!
XOXO, Audrey
After this weekend and week I have now sent my weight loss tips and tricks document to 27 people. How cool is that!? To those people, and to all other people. I want to make you an offer. I have gym memberships in Maryville, Bedford, and Shenandoah and I would like to help you become acquainted with your gym. If you don't have a membership yet we can each pay a one time fee to go in and workout together. This way, you don't have to approach the gym alone on your first trip and when you go your second time, you will know what to do on your own and look confident doing it! I am on Christmas break until January 12 and can make most nights work if you give me an advanced notice! The reason that I want to offer going to the gym with people is not to benefit me in any way but to help each of you. I can send you my documents a thousand times and ask you over Facebook how you are doing with your weight loss but it isn't going to conquer your fear of the gym. If I take you to the gym and show you how everything works, we can come up with workouts that will work for you together and you can go on your own confidently each day from there on out. Everyone needs a slight push to get things started. My push was my sister going to the gym with me and being curious and getting me away from just the treadmills. So, message me, comment, or come in contact with me in some way and we will make a time work!I am walking living breathing proof that being "bigger boned" is not a good enough excuse. You deserve better than being bigger boned. I don't care if you are happily in a relationship, happily single, or happily binge drinking every night, you deserve to look good because you want to look good. I may not be petite or tiny but I am making my body fit my physique properly. I have come to terms with my past weight and that is how I am battling and becoming who I want to be. If you are just starting your weight loss journey I would like you to sit down and write the answers in a journal to a few questions.
1. When you eat, do you eat because you are hungry, bored, or emotional? 2. When you look at yourself in the mirror, what do you see. Describe yourself.
3. Now look at yourself in the mirror and describe yourself in all POSITIVE terms.
4. When you dream about what you want to look like, what is the weight you would like to be? Is this a healthy weight for you?
5. Imagine yourself at your goal weight..Write a statement that you want to hear others say about you when you walk into a room after you have lost that weight.
Next week I will address each of these questions. The beginning to losing weight is determining what your emotional factors into life are that caused you to gain that weight. The way that you look at yourself means everything. I believe in you. I believe in everyone. I fully believe that each person has the ability to achieve their weight loss goal if they set their mind to it. So wake up tomorrow determined to change your life for the better!
XOXO, Audrey
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Remember Me?
Holy smokes! Where did November go!? How did I get so stinking busy!? AH!
To start off, Happy late Thanksgiving to all! I hope it was an amazing time for you and your families. However, I hope you avoided the massive table full of sweets and the second plate full of food!
This holiday season was tough for me. Really tough. I had 3 dinners to attend, each that involved way way way too much food. I made the huge mistake of weighing myself in the middle of one of the dinners on Thursday and the scale said I had gained 9 lbs. I think I nearly passed out when I read that but it sure made me walk away from the tables and stop eating food. Sometimes it takes little things like that and reminders as to what your goal is and why you should stick to it.
I am officially 17.5 lbs down and it feels amazing (because I actually didn't gain weight I stayed exactly the same)! But like I asked Ross today, WHERE DID IT GO!? And where in the world did it lay on my body before now!? It feels so good to be half way to my goal and seeing lower numbers on the scale. I feel like a new person, I feel like a happier person, and so much more as I'm bettering my life!
On top of losing my own weight I have sent my "tips and tricks" documents out to 17 people! 17 people that I know at least have access to a document that they can read and use to help change their life for the better. To take these steps in a way that can change their life for the better, permanently. Ican send this document to you if you just ask! I will never tell your name to anyone unless you want me to brag about you! ;)
Right now I want to talk about something simple that can help each of you. I was thinking about what I gave up food wise that really changed my diet and helped my weight loss move quicker in the beginning. We all know that seeing the scale drop immediately helps keep motivation, rather than no changes at all. So here is a list of foods that I gave up:
1. Carbonated drinks
2. Juices
3. Deep fat friend foods
4. Breads (except for 1 meal a day)
5. Sweets
6. Candy
7. Large portions of foods
8. Pizza
9. Buffets
10. Fast food
These are 10 simple things. Some things are harder than others but once they are gone, you don't even realize it. They are things that haunt you every once in a while but as long as you remind yourself of your goals, you will make it through.
I am finishing up a semester at college and only have 2 left! I promise I will post more! I have goals I want to reach before Christmas and I would like you all to set goals for yourself as well! Let me know what they are so I can cheer you on! Post your goals in the comments section, on my facebook page, or in a personal message! YOU CAN DO IT!
XOXO, Audrey
To start off, Happy late Thanksgiving to all! I hope it was an amazing time for you and your families. However, I hope you avoided the massive table full of sweets and the second plate full of food!
This holiday season was tough for me. Really tough. I had 3 dinners to attend, each that involved way way way too much food. I made the huge mistake of weighing myself in the middle of one of the dinners on Thursday and the scale said I had gained 9 lbs. I think I nearly passed out when I read that but it sure made me walk away from the tables and stop eating food. Sometimes it takes little things like that and reminders as to what your goal is and why you should stick to it.
I am officially 17.5 lbs down and it feels amazing (because I actually didn't gain weight I stayed exactly the same)! But like I asked Ross today, WHERE DID IT GO!? And where in the world did it lay on my body before now!? It feels so good to be half way to my goal and seeing lower numbers on the scale. I feel like a new person, I feel like a happier person, and so much more as I'm bettering my life!
On top of losing my own weight I have sent my "tips and tricks" documents out to 17 people! 17 people that I know at least have access to a document that they can read and use to help change their life for the better. To take these steps in a way that can change their life for the better, permanently. Ican send this document to you if you just ask! I will never tell your name to anyone unless you want me to brag about you! ;)
Right now I want to talk about something simple that can help each of you. I was thinking about what I gave up food wise that really changed my diet and helped my weight loss move quicker in the beginning. We all know that seeing the scale drop immediately helps keep motivation, rather than no changes at all. So here is a list of foods that I gave up:
1. Carbonated drinks
2. Juices
3. Deep fat friend foods
4. Breads (except for 1 meal a day)
5. Sweets
6. Candy
7. Large portions of foods
8. Pizza
9. Buffets
10. Fast food
These are 10 simple things. Some things are harder than others but once they are gone, you don't even realize it. They are things that haunt you every once in a while but as long as you remind yourself of your goals, you will make it through.
I am finishing up a semester at college and only have 2 left! I promise I will post more! I have goals I want to reach before Christmas and I would like you all to set goals for yourself as well! Let me know what they are so I can cheer you on! Post your goals in the comments section, on my facebook page, or in a personal message! YOU CAN DO IT!
XOXO, Audrey
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
The Same 2 Pounds
Hey Followers! Remember me!?
I think I've lost myself a little within the last 2 weeks. I decided to switch jobs and take on more responsiblity in life. I got a job that is in a bakery. Yep, you read that right, a bakery. Where they make sugary snacks all day long, carb filled bread, and get to decorate cakes with loads of frosting. AKA temptation, temptation, temptation........
Starting this new job meant giving my 2 weeks at the last job. So this week is week 2 and I have been working both positions. This results in 12 hour work days and homework somewhere in there. Lots and lots of driving. The driving isn't the part that is scary, it's trying to stay in control over my own diet and exercise.
I have been fluctuating between 187 lbs and 185 lbs. It can be anywhere in between. Nowhere over, nowhere below. These have been the same 2 pounds that I have been losing for 3 weeks now. This sucks. I can honestly say that this really sucks. However, it's my own fault and I am 100% aware. I don't have time to workout (not an excuse I know), I don't have a gym to workout at, and by the time my 12 hour shift is over of being on my feet the entire time, I do not even want to workout. My food and eating has been crap. I have not been as good as I should be and I feel like a giant failure. I need to get my mindset back and get ready to WOW people at Thanksgiving and Christmas. I don't want to be the girl who loses the weight just to gain it back. I don't want to be that person!
The same 2 pounds is upsetting because I know I'm better than that. I know I can do better than this and that I owe myself more than this. Have you fallen off the wagon and need a hand back on? Let me be your hand! Let's get thin for Thanksgiving by eating clean and working out when we can! Let's WOW our families.
I have started a weird obsession of taking a sweaty selfie after or during each of my workouts. It's a way of proving to myself that I'm actually sweating and changing each day. Here is a peek at my selfies! Now you can show me yours! :)
I think I've lost myself a little within the last 2 weeks. I decided to switch jobs and take on more responsiblity in life. I got a job that is in a bakery. Yep, you read that right, a bakery. Where they make sugary snacks all day long, carb filled bread, and get to decorate cakes with loads of frosting. AKA temptation, temptation, temptation........
Starting this new job meant giving my 2 weeks at the last job. So this week is week 2 and I have been working both positions. This results in 12 hour work days and homework somewhere in there. Lots and lots of driving. The driving isn't the part that is scary, it's trying to stay in control over my own diet and exercise.
The same 2 pounds is upsetting because I know I'm better than that. I know I can do better than this and that I owe myself more than this. Have you fallen off the wagon and need a hand back on? Let me be your hand! Let's get thin for Thanksgiving by eating clean and working out when we can! Let's WOW our families.
I have started a weird obsession of taking a sweaty selfie after or during each of my workouts. It's a way of proving to myself that I'm actually sweating and changing each day. Here is a peek at my selfies! Now you can show me yours! :)
Keep On Keepin' On!!!
XOXO, Audrey
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Ghost, Goblins, and...... Sugar
I've struggled to figure out what to write about this week. So much has been going on but not with my health and fitness.
Coming up on 4 weeks ago I started feeling really sick. I was having headaches and constantly tired. I didn't get out of bed for the entire week for more than 6 hours a day. I ended up in the emergency room feeling like crud and they told me nothing showed up and nothing was wrong. My headaches then continued for 2 more weeks to the point where I would trap myself in a dark room and cry trying to get the pain to go away. I went to see an ear nose and throat specialist because I was told allergies may be the problem. Despite my requests he didn't give me an allergy test, just 3 shots and 5 medications. I was on these medications for 10 days. Upon finishing them on the 10th day (last thursday) I started feeling very ill and fatigued. That night I started feeling my headaches come back. I had visitors come from 9 and a half hours away so I couldn't let it get to me, I kept going strong. Saturday night it became unbearable. Ross gives me head massages when I have a headache, which is about the closest thing to relief that I get. On top of the headaches I started having a sore throat. This has been the longest 4 weeks of my life and I have never wanted to be not sick more in my life. I was referred to a Neurologist and will be making an appointment to see one soon.
With this 4 week sickness my motivation has been flushed down the toilet. I was on a medication called prednisone. If you've ever been on this, you know that it makes you feel like you are hungry 24/7. I was becoming depressed this last week because I didn't have the energy to workout. When I tried to workout I couldn't push myself too hard because I would nearly pass out.
I started to become depressed. I didn't want to do anything but sleep eat and cry. Not to mention the fact that my homework tends to pile up when I ignore it. Then on top of it I felt like I had gained every pound back that I had lost. At weigh in on Tuesday.. I had actually lost more weight..... I jumped on the scale and wanted to scream IS THIS A JOKE!?!?!?! But, I guess I can't complain! Maintaining your weight loss is part of this journey as well!
I have had many good things happen since I last blogged! My boyfriend bought a new 2015 Chevy Silverado. This was something that he has been looking forward to for a long time now and it was great to see such a huge smile on his face. He is proud of the hard work that he does to be able to do something like this. This was our first big purchase as a couple and it makes me excited for the rest of our life together!
I have began to enjoy running. I started a training program to help me attempt to prepare for possibly running a half marathon this coming summer. It has always been an item on my bucket list it's just not going to be an easy one! I am looking for a partner as well if anyone is interested! If I don't do a half marathon I at least want to sign up for as many 5K races as I can this summer and try to do as many as possible. That would be equally as fun!
Most of all, I have learned that my mind is going to say no a thousand times before my body. I have school, work, and weight loss to worry about in life so my brain is going to think it needs to tap out and just sit around every once in a while. I have to keep pushing myself past my limits to get better and better. As I looked in the mirror this morning and talked to my boyfriend it hit me. NEVER in my adult life have I weighed 186 lbs and been able to maintain that. The last time I weighed 186 I was in 8th grade! I have to be happy about what I have achieved and know that I can continue to improve AFTER I focus on improving my health. I have to put myself first and stay focused on what I can do, not what I can't.
Halloween is right around the corner which means sugar temptations right and left. I was showed a picture the other day that will make you think every single time you have a bowl of candy in front of you and I'll bet that you don't touch a piece. I do encourage you to enjoy the holiday though! Take a break from everything else in life and dress up. Have a little fun with it!
But remember,
XOXO,
Audrey
P.S. I posted on my facebook that I have created a PDF file of some of my favorite workouts and also a list of tips and tricks on how I got started with my weight loss and also continued instead of giving up. I would LOVE to share this with anyone that is interested. If you are you can comment on this blog, PM me on facebook, or contact me in any way with an email and I will get it to you as soon as possible! I am NOT an expert but I have lost 14 pounds and would love to help you get started on your own journey as well!
Coming up on 4 weeks ago I started feeling really sick. I was having headaches and constantly tired. I didn't get out of bed for the entire week for more than 6 hours a day. I ended up in the emergency room feeling like crud and they told me nothing showed up and nothing was wrong. My headaches then continued for 2 more weeks to the point where I would trap myself in a dark room and cry trying to get the pain to go away. I went to see an ear nose and throat specialist because I was told allergies may be the problem. Despite my requests he didn't give me an allergy test, just 3 shots and 5 medications. I was on these medications for 10 days. Upon finishing them on the 10th day (last thursday) I started feeling very ill and fatigued. That night I started feeling my headaches come back. I had visitors come from 9 and a half hours away so I couldn't let it get to me, I kept going strong. Saturday night it became unbearable. Ross gives me head massages when I have a headache, which is about the closest thing to relief that I get. On top of the headaches I started having a sore throat. This has been the longest 4 weeks of my life and I have never wanted to be not sick more in my life. I was referred to a Neurologist and will be making an appointment to see one soon.
With this 4 week sickness my motivation has been flushed down the toilet. I was on a medication called prednisone. If you've ever been on this, you know that it makes you feel like you are hungry 24/7. I was becoming depressed this last week because I didn't have the energy to workout. When I tried to workout I couldn't push myself too hard because I would nearly pass out.
I started to become depressed. I didn't want to do anything but sleep eat and cry. Not to mention the fact that my homework tends to pile up when I ignore it. Then on top of it I felt like I had gained every pound back that I had lost. At weigh in on Tuesday.. I had actually lost more weight..... I jumped on the scale and wanted to scream IS THIS A JOKE!?!?!?! But, I guess I can't complain! Maintaining your weight loss is part of this journey as well!
I have began to enjoy running. I started a training program to help me attempt to prepare for possibly running a half marathon this coming summer. It has always been an item on my bucket list it's just not going to be an easy one! I am looking for a partner as well if anyone is interested! If I don't do a half marathon I at least want to sign up for as many 5K races as I can this summer and try to do as many as possible. That would be equally as fun!
Most of all, I have learned that my mind is going to say no a thousand times before my body. I have school, work, and weight loss to worry about in life so my brain is going to think it needs to tap out and just sit around every once in a while. I have to keep pushing myself past my limits to get better and better. As I looked in the mirror this morning and talked to my boyfriend it hit me. NEVER in my adult life have I weighed 186 lbs and been able to maintain that. The last time I weighed 186 I was in 8th grade! I have to be happy about what I have achieved and know that I can continue to improve AFTER I focus on improving my health. I have to put myself first and stay focused on what I can do, not what I can't.
Halloween is right around the corner which means sugar temptations right and left. I was showed a picture the other day that will make you think every single time you have a bowl of candy in front of you and I'll bet that you don't touch a piece. I do encourage you to enjoy the holiday though! Take a break from everything else in life and dress up. Have a little fun with it!
But remember,
XOXO,
Audrey
P.S. I posted on my facebook that I have created a PDF file of some of my favorite workouts and also a list of tips and tricks on how I got started with my weight loss and also continued instead of giving up. I would LOVE to share this with anyone that is interested. If you are you can comment on this blog, PM me on facebook, or contact me in any way with an email and I will get it to you as soon as possible! I am NOT an expert but I have lost 14 pounds and would love to help you get started on your own journey as well!
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Minor Setbacks
Being sick is possibly one of the first things at the top of my "Things I Hate List". It is painful, uncomfortable, and boring. Worst of all I'm fairly sure I have been suffering from minor depression for a few days this week and last, I just didn't have time to notice it because I was only awake for approx 6 hours a day. Sleep was my middle name. Sleep was my life. Sleep was everything to me and more. Being awake for only 6 hours a day meant that I had NO time to workout, or the energy to do so. Which is why I was pretty sure I was in depression because is all I wanted to do was workout.
I am used to working out each and every day. I only miss Saturdays, which I still go for a short jog on that day. I only had the availability to work out 2 days this last week.... OUCH. I knew my weigh in was going to be embarrassing this week, and it was. BUT I'm not going to let it get to me because I know I had a reasonable excuse.
Do you know what a migraine is? By definition when you type it into Google it is, a recurrent throbbing headache that typically affects one side of the head and is often accompanied by nausea and disturbed vision. This has been my life for nearly 2 weeks now. I have started off slow(ish) this week because it is midterm week. In other words, hell week for college students. I have huge projects and tests due this week and still dont feel good all on top of that stress. If you have any amazing tips for migraine relief please don't hesitate to let me know.
For the more positive side of things! I have lost 13.6 pounds to date! Amazing amazing amazing is all I can say! Also, I have a new workout partner! She has come to me for motivation and guidance and we are going to go about this journey together! Knowing that people look to me as a teacher, mentor, or simply for motivation makes me SO happy! This whole journey has been worth every second so far.
I am going to post my transformation picture so far as of my birthday in July. And with that picture I want to say thank you to every single person who has encouraged me so far, who has picked me up when I was down, and who has smiled at me and told me how great I look. I am SO thankful for the support group I have gathered.
Far left is me at the heaviest I've ever been (208ish lbs), Middle was my birthday in July (200lbs), and far right is yesterday at (186lbs).
This should remind every one of you that we all have the power to do this! We have to search from within and find the strength and determination to do what we want! I believe in all of you and I am full of happiness for myself tonight.
Don't ever give up on something you think about every day! If you eat a meal and feel guilty, find a way to change. If you put on clothes in the morning and hate what you see, find a way to change. If you don't want to dress us because you don't want to show off your body, find a way to change. Change for YOURSELF not for others. Change for your future. Change is the only constant.
xoxo,
Audrey
I am used to working out each and every day. I only miss Saturdays, which I still go for a short jog on that day. I only had the availability to work out 2 days this last week.... OUCH. I knew my weigh in was going to be embarrassing this week, and it was. BUT I'm not going to let it get to me because I know I had a reasonable excuse.
Do you know what a migraine is? By definition when you type it into Google it is, a recurrent throbbing headache that typically affects one side of the head and is often accompanied by nausea and disturbed vision. This has been my life for nearly 2 weeks now. I have started off slow(ish) this week because it is midterm week. In other words, hell week for college students. I have huge projects and tests due this week and still dont feel good all on top of that stress. If you have any amazing tips for migraine relief please don't hesitate to let me know.
For the more positive side of things! I have lost 13.6 pounds to date! Amazing amazing amazing is all I can say! Also, I have a new workout partner! She has come to me for motivation and guidance and we are going to go about this journey together! Knowing that people look to me as a teacher, mentor, or simply for motivation makes me SO happy! This whole journey has been worth every second so far.
I am going to post my transformation picture so far as of my birthday in July. And with that picture I want to say thank you to every single person who has encouraged me so far, who has picked me up when I was down, and who has smiled at me and told me how great I look. I am SO thankful for the support group I have gathered.
Far left is me at the heaviest I've ever been (208ish lbs), Middle was my birthday in July (200lbs), and far right is yesterday at (186lbs).
This should remind every one of you that we all have the power to do this! We have to search from within and find the strength and determination to do what we want! I believe in all of you and I am full of happiness for myself tonight.
Don't ever give up on something you think about every day! If you eat a meal and feel guilty, find a way to change. If you put on clothes in the morning and hate what you see, find a way to change. If you don't want to dress us because you don't want to show off your body, find a way to change. Change for YOURSELF not for others. Change for your future. Change is the only constant.
xoxo,
Audrey
Sunday, September 28, 2014
LATER HATERS!
Ever noticed that you can't smell a distinct smell in your own house, but in other peoples you can? I'm pretty sure that's about how my weight loss has gone. I know I can feel it in my actions, but I don't see it! When I say I don't see it, that doesn't mean that others haven't.
This week I attended a funeral visitation and the Bedford High School Homecoming activities. I received an abundance of compliments that I couldn't be happier about! I smiled ear to ear with every one and tried not to jump into the persons arms and tell them thank you! Then I take picture and actually LOOK at myself. Not just in the mirror but I study myself. Holy crap.... I really do look good!
I needed this change more than anything. I needed to be healthier for the sake of my present and for my future. I know I'm only 20 years old but I quite frequently think about my grandchildren.. and great grandchildren.. and so on. I want to be in their lives! I want to be up and moving and healthy to be apart of their lives! I want to wear my sons football jersey on homecoming and have it fit. I want to wear hip clothes so my daughter can like me that much more. I have goals for my future that give me a reason to lose weight. All very good reasons.
It took me years to come to terms with my body type. I have two amazingly beautiful older sisters who got blessed with gorgeous curves and size small t-shirts. When I was growing up, I would try to fit into all of their clothes. And when I say try, that means I succeeded. Even if the jeans took splitting the crotch out to wear them, I WAS going to wear them. Even if my muffin top was like an XL run over muffin... Yep, wore it..... I would try to fit into size medium dress shirts and so much more. One day I studied a picture of myself and I was like.... OMG what am I wearing? Why do I look like that? What was I thinking!? Lightbulb came on that day and that is where size large Audrey began. I was made fun of all through middle school and high school for being the chunky girl or any other name that people could call me. I was the girl with an awesome personality so the only thing they could spite me with was my weight. Why is it that girls have to be so self conscious about their weight from such a young age? Because some people like to be jerks.
I would like all of those jerks to take a nice look at me now... let their jaw drop really low... hear the words, "holy crap, she got hot"... and I'll keep walking because I know you couldn't accept me in my 6 size too small jeans 9 years ago... LATER HATERS!
This week I was starving. I wanted to eat EVERYTHING in sight. I even made the comment to my boyfriend, "I could eat a whole house right now" and his response was, "are you going to let the people get out first or.....". Yup, that's how my week went. I ate nearly a whole tube of pringles chips one night at midnight because I was so stressed out from homework. I still went to the gym every single day but I was eating a TON. I weigh in every Thursday and I was nearly scared to death to go step on that scale. But LOL because I gained 10% muscle mass compared to 2% last week and lost 2% body fat. Since my muscle mass was increasing, I needed more protein. Without protein I was just constantly hungry. It all came together pretty quickly and started to make sense. Not to mention I still lost weight. That my friends is why this is not a DIET because none of this involved dieting and I still became a healthier version of who I was last week.
This week was everything I needed and more and I couldn't thank each of you enough. You are the greatest support system a girl could ask for. Especially my best friend Sam who went on a long morning jog with me on Saturday. :) I love getting the comments and compliments that people give me because they truly give me motivation to continue! I hope you see what I am doing and give yourself some motivation to do it as well! Remember, we are in this together!
Hope everyone has a great week!
xoxo, Audrey
This week I attended a funeral visitation and the Bedford High School Homecoming activities. I received an abundance of compliments that I couldn't be happier about! I smiled ear to ear with every one and tried not to jump into the persons arms and tell them thank you! Then I take picture and actually LOOK at myself. Not just in the mirror but I study myself. Holy crap.... I really do look good!
I needed this change more than anything. I needed to be healthier for the sake of my present and for my future. I know I'm only 20 years old but I quite frequently think about my grandchildren.. and great grandchildren.. and so on. I want to be in their lives! I want to be up and moving and healthy to be apart of their lives! I want to wear my sons football jersey on homecoming and have it fit. I want to wear hip clothes so my daughter can like me that much more. I have goals for my future that give me a reason to lose weight. All very good reasons.It took me years to come to terms with my body type. I have two amazingly beautiful older sisters who got blessed with gorgeous curves and size small t-shirts. When I was growing up, I would try to fit into all of their clothes. And when I say try, that means I succeeded. Even if the jeans took splitting the crotch out to wear them, I WAS going to wear them. Even if my muffin top was like an XL run over muffin... Yep, wore it..... I would try to fit into size medium dress shirts and so much more. One day I studied a picture of myself and I was like.... OMG what am I wearing? Why do I look like that? What was I thinking!? Lightbulb came on that day and that is where size large Audrey began. I was made fun of all through middle school and high school for being the chunky girl or any other name that people could call me. I was the girl with an awesome personality so the only thing they could spite me with was my weight. Why is it that girls have to be so self conscious about their weight from such a young age? Because some people like to be jerks.
This week I was starving. I wanted to eat EVERYTHING in sight. I even made the comment to my boyfriend, "I could eat a whole house right now" and his response was, "are you going to let the people get out first or.....". Yup, that's how my week went. I ate nearly a whole tube of pringles chips one night at midnight because I was so stressed out from homework. I still went to the gym every single day but I was eating a TON. I weigh in every Thursday and I was nearly scared to death to go step on that scale. But LOL because I gained 10% muscle mass compared to 2% last week and lost 2% body fat. Since my muscle mass was increasing, I needed more protein. Without protein I was just constantly hungry. It all came together pretty quickly and started to make sense. Not to mention I still lost weight. That my friends is why this is not a DIET because none of this involved dieting and I still became a healthier version of who I was last week.
This week was everything I needed and more and I couldn't thank each of you enough. You are the greatest support system a girl could ask for. Especially my best friend Sam who went on a long morning jog with me on Saturday. :) I love getting the comments and compliments that people give me because they truly give me motivation to continue! I hope you see what I am doing and give yourself some motivation to do it as well! Remember, we are in this together!
Hope everyone has a great week!
xoxo, Audrey
Thursday, September 11, 2014
When You Find Rock Bottom
When I was younger I can remember the exact day that my siblings, cousins, and myself watched Spongebob drive over a hill that was a straight drop to the ground. Explaining to us that this was rock bottom. He stood there depressed, lost, and hadno idea what to do next. At that point in my life, my only thoughts were "Spongebob you are so silly".. turns out Spongebob was telling me what life would be like 12 years later.
When I read my horoscope for the week it said "You will have troubles getting everything done this week, but take a step back and breath. You will somehow manage to do it all". I take horoscopes with a grain of salt so I let that go in one ear and right out the other. Tuesday came around and I realized that it was right. OMG I had so much to do. Mounds of homework, study guides for upcoming tests, workout guides, workouts, working 1 pm to close every single day, and sleep? Where would this all fit into my schedule!? Thanks to Ross, I took one giant step back, got some Applebee's (I reccomend the Chicken Freshcado and ask for no rice. Delicious!) and sat down and got all of my homework done for the week. I love you Ross!
Don't forget that mother nature has to ruin at least one week every month for girls.... Guys will seriously never understand. I woke up Wednesday crying.. already crying and my day hadn't even began. I stood in the bathroom sobbing for 45 minutes and I couldn't stop. I was a running fountain with no toggle switch. My emotions were off of the charts. To me, this was rock bottom. A very solid rock bottom.
It may sound silly to say that, because it probably wasn't rock bottom. It is about the same as saying, "THIS WAS THE WORST DAY EVER!", every single time you have a bad day. My point behind rock bottom is that it wasn't rock bottom for the gym. The gym was the only thing that I found myself WANTING to do. I wanted to go run 2 miles. I wanted to go lift weights. I wanted to go sweat like a man. LIGHTBULB: the gym relieves stress, emotions, headaches, bad moods, etc.. That place has endless possibilities! I went to the gym that day and I came out feeling like a champ.
Nothing made me feel better than walking out 100% drenched in sweat and the feeling that I did everything I could that day at the gym, to make it one day closer to my goal. Not to mention, I'VE LOST 10 POUNDS!
I am ending the week with a smile on my face and an attitude of yes-I-can. Each week seems to throw bad things at me, and I let them knock me down. But I always get back up. Don't forget that you can always get back up, even after you've fallen down. Life isn't always fair, but we take what we can and go with it.
With my 10 pound weight loss I rewarded myself with a few things. 3 new pairs of running pants and... A FITBIT! If you are obsessed with fitness, or even just wanting to know how many calories you burn per day, how you are sleeping, the steps you take, or just something to push you to meet a goal each day, I encourage a Fitbit! I am obsessed with my Fitbit. I went on and extra walk the other night to ensure that I met my steps goal. Interested? Go to www.fitbit.com and research them. You will want one for sure! I also begin a weight loss supplement through Northwest Nutrition this coming week. They have seen a lot of success and with my workouts I am needing more protein. If you live in the Maryville area or SWI I encourage you to pay a visit to Northwest Nutrition. Melanie and Peggy have so much to offer and have both reached major weight loss goals in their life. I will keep you all updated on this new step in my life.
I hope you all enjoy your weekend and find some extra time to make fitness a part of it.
Always remember, You're just one workout away from a good mood.
xoxo,
Audrey
P.S Happy Birthday week to my best friend Emily Bergeson! Hope you're feeling 22! :)
Also, Happy late Birthday to my AMAZING mother. You have given me the motivation to go on this weight loss journey and I love you. You inspire me each and every day. <3
When I read my horoscope for the week it said "You will have troubles getting everything done this week, but take a step back and breath. You will somehow manage to do it all". I take horoscopes with a grain of salt so I let that go in one ear and right out the other. Tuesday came around and I realized that it was right. OMG I had so much to do. Mounds of homework, study guides for upcoming tests, workout guides, workouts, working 1 pm to close every single day, and sleep? Where would this all fit into my schedule!? Thanks to Ross, I took one giant step back, got some Applebee's (I reccomend the Chicken Freshcado and ask for no rice. Delicious!) and sat down and got all of my homework done for the week. I love you Ross!
Don't forget that mother nature has to ruin at least one week every month for girls.... Guys will seriously never understand. I woke up Wednesday crying.. already crying and my day hadn't even began. I stood in the bathroom sobbing for 45 minutes and I couldn't stop. I was a running fountain with no toggle switch. My emotions were off of the charts. To me, this was rock bottom. A very solid rock bottom.It may sound silly to say that, because it probably wasn't rock bottom. It is about the same as saying, "THIS WAS THE WORST DAY EVER!", every single time you have a bad day. My point behind rock bottom is that it wasn't rock bottom for the gym. The gym was the only thing that I found myself WANTING to do. I wanted to go run 2 miles. I wanted to go lift weights. I wanted to go sweat like a man. LIGHTBULB: the gym relieves stress, emotions, headaches, bad moods, etc.. That place has endless possibilities! I went to the gym that day and I came out feeling like a champ.
Nothing made me feel better than walking out 100% drenched in sweat and the feeling that I did everything I could that day at the gym, to make it one day closer to my goal. Not to mention, I'VE LOST 10 POUNDS!
I am ending the week with a smile on my face and an attitude of yes-I-can. Each week seems to throw bad things at me, and I let them knock me down. But I always get back up. Don't forget that you can always get back up, even after you've fallen down. Life isn't always fair, but we take what we can and go with it.
I hope you all enjoy your weekend and find some extra time to make fitness a part of it.
Always remember, You're just one workout away from a good mood.
xoxo,
Audrey
P.S Happy Birthday week to my best friend Emily Bergeson! Hope you're feeling 22! :)
Also, Happy late Birthday to my AMAZING mother. You have given me the motivation to go on this weight loss journey and I love you. You inspire me each and every day. <3
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Fat Burning Workout
I have not been as disciplined as I was with my diet from the beginning. I seem to be one of the people who thinks they need to eat more each time they work out. I do understand that I need to fuel my body but most of the time my cravings are terrible things that should never be in my diet. My loving boyfriend came to visit me while I stayed with my mom last weekend and brought me a romantic surprise. Nope, not flowers. Fresh made doughnuts from the local bakery.......... Please excuse my language for a minute... DAMNIT! I gave in. I ate the doughnut and I ate four cheeseballs that night. I didn't beat myself up because I can't be perfect all the time. I can't cut everything out of my diet at once and expect the cravings to never come around. But I have learned from this experience. I ate those things and didn't feel bad in the moment but I remembered those things all weekend. I felt like I had to walk further, workout more, eat less, etc.. I was punishing myself for my mistakes in the moment. Newsflash to myself, the reason that I am having to lose all of this weight is because of every repeated mistake in the moment! When will I learn!?
I've been stalled with my weight loss and actually gained 2 pounds back since I've been working out every day. Bummer. If you happen to come across this problem you have to remind yourself that you're going to gain some muscle mass before you lose weight. You have to lose the fat and gain muscle before you will see the numbers move. That is why weight loss isn't something that happens in just a few days, it takes time. We can all do this together, even if we trip and fall for the sugar and carbs sometimes. Tell someone about it and make sure to hold yourself accountable for your diet. Don't use the excuse "it is just a few extra calories" or "I can work it off at the gym". You should be working off already packed on fat, not newly added fats. I am guilty of this like anyone else. We are a team and we will learn discipline together.
For some positive things now! Working out makes me feel like a new person! I hate myself every morning when I can't get out of bed but I love knowing that I'm sore because I'm changing! I'm sore because I did something! I often workout with someone but Iggy Azalea has been my workout buddy a few different times. I jam out to her songs on Spotify and go to town. By the way, I read a study the other day that said you lose more weight if you listen to music while working out. Who knows if that is true! My favorite circuit workout is basically a standard plyometrics workout with a mix of cardio, abs, and either arms or legs.
My Favorite Fat Burning Workout
Equipment Needed
Yoga mat
dumbells
medicine ball (or kettle ball)
Warmup (Repeat 2 Times)
Walk/Run 5 mins
10 sit ups
10 arm circles
10 supermans
10 leg swings
Workout (Repeat 3 Times)
50 Jump Rope
15 push ups
20 sit ups
20 walking lunges with dumbells
15 russian killers
10 burpees
Abs (Repeat 2 times)
10 hip raisers
20 reverse crunches
25 crunches
side plank (both arms)
15 side lying leg lifts
30 bicycle abs
I did this workout on Monday afternoon and I couldn't walk almost all of Tuesday. Ask anyone that saw me and asked if I was okay. :)
Paying for a gym membership may seem silly for some people, and I understand that. When I pay money, it makes me feel like I HAVE to go into the gym or I am throwing money down the drain. Monday I went alone and the gym was packed. I felt like everyone was watching my every move and I even hit 2 people while I was jump roping. I don't have confidence in myself when I workout and I feel like others can see that. It is hard to go and lift 10 pound weights when people right next to you are lifting 100 lbs. Be tough and know that some day, that WILL be you. Set your goals and realize that they have been doing this longer than you. I haven't even been going to the gym for a whole 7 days yet, I am not going to turn pro in a week. If people can't respect that I have purchased a gym membership and am working on my health, then heck with them. We get criticized daily for being bigger and needing to lose weight because we are dangerously overweight. But we step into a gym and get mocked and made fun of. People TAKE PICTURES of others in the gym that they think are mediocre. Well my message to those people is don't talk about people being fat if you're going to be that rude person making fun of them. Instead ask them if they need help understanding any of the machines. Ask them if they would like you to show them some of your workouts. Or better yet, mind your own business.
To all of the people like me, that just want to lose weight, walk in with confidence even if you try to use a leg machine for your arms. What matters is that you got up off the couch and you are trying. You are making an effort to change your ways. YOU are what matters, not them.
xoxo, Audrey
P.S. I will have LOTS of Gluten Free Recipes in my next blog hopefully coming soon for my friend Sarah. This is an allergy that is showing up with a lot of people and you can find some food that is incredibly delicious all while being healthy.
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Audrey's "Everything But The Core" Smoothie
The smoothie that I will feature in today's post is going to be called Audrey's Everything But The Core Smoothie. This smoothie has peaches, mangos, blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, raspberries & the juice from them, pineapple, coconut milk, and flax seed. Simple, simple smoothie to make and easy to clean up too. I call it everything but the core because I would throw any fruit in this smoothie and it will still be incredible, minus the core of the fruit. The kids beg and beg for extra sugar in their smoothies but I have to explain to them that fruit has a lot of natural sugars in it.
Audrey's Everything But The Core Smoothie
1 Peeled Peach
1/4 Peeled Mango
Handful of Blueberries
4 Large Blackberries-fresh or frozen
6 Medium Strawberries-fresh or frozen
6 Chunks Frozen Pineapple
Cover 1/3 of fruit in coconut milk
1 tsp flax seed
I cut up all of the fruit and put it in first. Then I run hot water over the raspberries to help them thaw quicker and dump some of their juice on top of the smoothie, this only makes it a little sweeter and more sour. I then dump the milk on and cover the fruit in the blender about 1/3 of the way. Last, I sprinkle the tsp of flax seed on top and blend! Generally to add more nutrients to the smoothie I would throw leaves of spinach in because you can't taste them and they have a ton of health benefits!
Hint: I was recently taught by a 9 year old to put soapy water in your blender when you are finished and blend while the water and soap are in it to clean the blender. GENIUS! Makes cleaning your blender almost seem like fun.
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