Im starting a blog because I want to share my struggle and triumphs with everyone who is going through the same thing or maybe encourage someone to do the same. In my first blog ive decided to answer some of the common questions that people ask me and go into detail on somethings.
How did you lose the weight so fast? If we are being technical, I didnt lose it fast. Ive being working out and eating right for a year, give or take. At first i lost maybe 20 lbs, and then gained most of it back. My starting weight was 250 lbs, over the summer I got down to 226. At the beginning of my 12 week competition I weighed in at 234(?), and I weighed in at 207 at my last weigh in. To answer this question in a nutshell, I worked my butt off and ate right.
What do you eat? Have you ever heard of the expression "If it taste good, spit it out?", the first 2 weeks of changing your eating habits is going to be like that, you're going to feel like anything you want to eat you cant, over time you find that this isnt true. Sodas were my easiest thing to cut out, I only drink water,tea(yes, sweet tea!), and coffee. I like to drink coffee because it supresses my appetite. I eat a ton of fruits and veggies, everything fresh. Rarely do I eat bread or pasta, I consider that my free meal. Also, stay away processed foods!
What do you do when you workout? My typical workouts are: 2-3 miles of walking/running, 1 hour of zumba, 2-3 miles, Legs(lots of lunges and squats), Abs, 2-3 more miles. I like to break up my cardio because its so boring. Dont think that you have to run to lose weight because you dont! I couldnt run for even 30 seconds when I first started,dont be discouraged. Walking will work just fine.
What motivates you? At first it was everyone who didnt believe in me, haters gon' hate. Now I do it for me and for everyone that encourages me. I want to help and motivate other people. If I can do it, you can do it!
What was your original goal? Uhhh, anything under 250? My first goal was to be under 200, and a size 12/14. Now that im 207(as of 3/31/2012)lbs and a comfortable size 14, why not keep pushing? My life goals are completely different now. In the future i'd like to do something in fitness and nutrition, and I feel like I need to be in really good shape, now my goal is 150-160 and VERY toned.
How did you get into working out? I literally woke up one day completely disgusted with myself. That next week my boss introduced me to a guy named Todd Bui(my trainer), he completely changed my life. At first it wasnt easy, i kept thinking "who the hell likes to run everyday?"...and now i cant imagine my life without the gym. When I have a rest day I just lay on the couch thinking about what everyone else is doing at the gym, somewhere throughout that day I find my way to the gym, even if its just to run 1 mile.
Now that my 12 weeks is over I want to thank everyone who helped me: Amber Phillips, who worked out with me on several occasions and encouraged me when I feel the lowest. Megan D, who made my giggle in zumba. Todd for weighing me every week, even when he didnt want too. My parents for pushing me. Everyone who takes time out of their day just to tell me not to give up, you guys always seem to turn my frown upside down.
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