FIT: My body as of 8/27/2012

BUST: 34 1/2"

WAIST: 28"

HIPS: 39"

WEIGHT: 143.3lbs

My last measurement post

 My goal to maintain has been successful!!

I lost some hips though...no bueno. =, / 

..but at least my abs are rockin ;)

My diet has been mostly the same...with the addition of some occasional cheats. 
I still basically eat everything I want to, I just incorporate more vegetables and fruits into my day. I don't drink soda, AT ALL. I don't eat fast food, except the occasional Wendy's, Chic-fil-a or Subway.

When I make my plate, half of the plate is vegetables, 1/4 starch and 1/4 meat. 
I also eat all of my vegetables before I move on to the starch and protein.
I incorporate fruits and vegetables in to EVERY meal, including breakfast. I recently made a Veggie Fritatta that was freakin delicious! I plan on having that recipe to you guys soon.

 Making sure I eat a variety of fruits and vegetables has been helpful in terms of digestive health & bathroom-going. [T.M.I?]

My next diet goal is giving up white breads/ pastas, gearing towards more whole grain choices. I also plan on giving up refined sugar and flour. 
Wish me [add my wallet] luck!!

HAPPY HEALTH!!!

Don't have a gym near you?? No problem!

Away from school I have NO access to a gym, so the fact that these workouts are so readily available on FB makes life SO much easier. I was really worried about gaining all of my weight back over the summer, but I've been able to maintain doing these in conjunction with the daily workouts I've previously posted.

This first workout kicks my freakin BUTT. 

By the 3rd set, I'm usually like FORGET THIS!! 

But then I think about my goal of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and I continue to push myself. I find that stretching in between sets makes it a little easier to bear and helps to reduce sore muscles the next day. 

This next one isn't really a workout, just a series of moves you can add to any workout you're doing. I usually do 3 reps of each. I add these moves to the Monday and Thursday workouts.














This last one is my absolute favorite cause it's such a challenge! I usually do it when I'm watching Dr.Oz...lol. I've been able to complete it before the show comes back, but when I first started doin it, it was definitely a challenge! I encourage all of you to attempt this, you'll find that it actually isn't hard at all! How to do a burpee
How to do a Russian Twist 

HAPPY HEALTH!

::Personal Achievements:: Finally got the BALLS to wear a bikini!!

At the beginning of the month, my family and I had our family reunion in Myrtle Beach and let me tell you, I had already worn this thing about 3 times before then!! Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think I'd actually have the confidence to wear a bikini!! My friends have always told me, "Oh, you're not that big! You can wear a bikini!" and I'd be sitting there like -_________- Really. Wearing a bikini isn't about the physical, it's ALL about the mental. If you don't feel good in a bikini, you won't look good in a bikini..and that pretty much works in all aspects of life. I'm just thankful to actually have the confidence to feel comfortable even WITH my stretch marks & cellulite, I DON'T CARE!!

While we were in Myrtle Beach I managed to get in a few good workouts in between all the eating out, BBQs,  hearty cooking & beer! I would power walk down our block and jog up the block where the beach was (yeah, we were a block away from the beach). Each morning I went out, I would always go walk on the beach when I was done...it was almost like HEAVEN. I've always dreamt of bein able to wake up, workout and go to the beach and relax and then come home to my big master bedroom that overlooks the ocean and take a bath in my porcelain tub...*sighs*

 ...but I digress.










I took this picture on our last morning here, and I almost cried at how beautiful and good God is to give us these simple pleasures. I walked a good two miles down the beach before I decided that it was time for me to head back to the house..I really didn't want to, but I had no choice. =(









Apart from the fact that it had to end, my Family reunion was a BLAST. Our house was gorgeous and the beach was breathtaking. *sighs*  if only it could have lasted forever....

My body now...

175lbs

My hips in this pic>>>>

Now, according to some people,

 there was nothing wrong w/ my body before, 

and i never said that there was.

In all honesty, I've always loved my body...

...and i embraced it no matter what size it was.

Even back when I was 12 and I was 198lbs, I was STILL walkin around

like I was the sexiest thing on the planet!! lmao 

Like I've said before, I didn't start this journey to lose weight...

...i started it to improve my overall health and as a result I lost weight!

CURRENTLY:

I have stopped working out so frequently because I don't wanna get any smaller. I'm afraid that if I get smaller imma get Star Jones syndrome.

[no she didn't]

My head is TOO big for me to be walkin around at a size 4, okay?

Believe me on this one...lol

WHAT I'M TRYING TO DO:

• Maintain this weight
• Gain muscle (particularly in booty ;] )

MEASUREMENTS as of today:

 Bust: 34"

Waist: 28"

Hips: 40"

Extra measurements

Thigh: 21"

Neck: 12 1/2

Arm: 11 1/2

Wrist: 6 1/2

150lbs

Christmas tummy [best in MY opinion]