21 Day Fix Results

Good Morning!!

So...I finished my first round of the 21 Day Fix and I couldn't be more happy with my results! The last week was hard but I pushed through and worked my butt off! I had my double workouts everyday during the last week and then I would go outside to do yard work to burn some extra calories. I cut the grass (with the push mower) and trimmed branches off of the two trees we have in our backyard. I played with my kids outside in the hot North Carolina heat! I just did anything I could to continue to sweat. 

When I started the 21 Day Fix I was 225lbs. This morning when I weighed myself I was 219.2lbs! So I lost 5.8lbs but I feel like I lost more than that! I didn't have any muscles when I started and I wish I would have taken a before flexing picture...but I didn't. 

Ready to see my before and after pictures!? 

Here you go...

I can see a big difference but I can feel an even bigger difference! I am really starting to love my body and all the changes I am going through! My goal weight is still 170lbs. and I still have a lot of work to do but I'm on my way to the body I want! It's super rewarding to see these results after just 21 days. But working out and eating healthy really does pay off in the end! 

If you remember when I started my weight loss journey I weighed 240.6lbs. so I have lost a total of 21.4lbs!! 

Wanna see my new muscles!? 

It might not look like much but I honestly had nothing there before!

My plan now is to start the 21 Day Fix again. This time I'm going to be using heavier weights (I want sexy sculpted arms) since I was only using 5 pound weights. I am also going to start today! 

Just wanted to say "THANK YOU" to everyone who pushed me, complimented me and just encouraged me through the past 21 days! You all are amazing! And a huge shoutout to my husband who compliments me everyday! I love hearing him say he is proud of me!

One Last Thought

Set goals for yourself in everything you do. 

When you crush those goals...celebrate. 

If you don't crush every goal its ok. 

Just set new goals and push even harder! 

Losing it...

Missy

Making Progress

HAPPY TUESDAY EVERYONE!!!!

Just finished eating some grilled chicken on my spinach salad. It was super yummy! Both kids are napping and my husband is in bed resting and trying to recover from his surgery so I figured I would sit down and catch everyone up.

I have been doing my scheduled workouts everyday at my kids nap time! Day 10 (last blog) through Day 15 (today) have been wonderful! Yes I've been sore and yes I've been sweating my booty off but I'm loving every minute of it!

Yesterday was rough. We left the house around 7:30am to drive an hour to the hospital for my husband's surgery. I had to entertain both kids in a hospital waiting room for hours! It was stressful but hey...they kept me up and moving! We finally arrived home around 2:00pm and I honestly had been thinking about my workout ALL DAY! I couldn't wait to get home and get everyone settled in so I could press play on my dvd and get sweating! Today I started the last 7 days of my 21 Day Fix so that means double workouts each day (which I've been looking forward to). I knocked out my Total Body Cardio Fix this morning and just finished my Pilates Fix a little bit ago. I am still completely in love with this program and I am seeing even more changes! 

On Day 11...I really wanted to see if I was making progress that I could compare to the pictures I took on Day 1. Well...let me just say...DAMN! There was a difference already! It made me more excited to continue and to push even harder with each workout! I've been eating healthy (even with being gone all day yesterday I still made healthy choices) and chugging water constantly! I feel like I have more energy and that I am in a better mood all the time. I am more active with my children and the people in my life have even mentioned the changes they have started to see. 

You are probably thinking...is she ever going to post that progress picture she was talking about!? The answer is NOPE! I only showed a very select few people that picture. You wouldn't want someone to spoil what happens in a movie you are about to watch or a series that you love...right!? So you'll have to wait until the ending to see the results! Just know that you will totally see some changes. 

My plan after this 21 Day Fix...I want to do it again! Like I said earlier...I love this program and what it's done for me so I will continue. I will use heavier weights, I will do more reps, I will hold my planks for longer...I will do whatever it takes to keep my journey going strong! 

ONE LAST THOUGHT

 It doesn't matter the pace that you are going while working out...you are still doing it! 

KEEP GOING!!

Losing it...

Missy

Stop Quitting

Hey everyone! 

It's been a looooong four months since I have been on here but I'm back. If you have been following my journey I know what you are probably thinking..."how many times is she going to quit and come back..?" But if that is what you are thinking...shame on you. No one is perfect.

Well...first things first! I want to apologize to everyone who was following my journey and then I just went away...a few times. I have received many messages about how I motivated others to get up and lose weight and I feel like I have failed those people. No one is perfect and no weight loss journey is perfect. You will have ups and downs...sometimes you just give up on yourself because you aren't seeing the results that you want. That's what happened to me honestly. I gave up. I didn't think I was worth it and didn't think I could change myself or my lifestyle. 

I've been super depressed about my body yet again but I wasn't doing anything to change it. Ever since I found out about the stress fractures in both legs its been my excuse to not workout and to eat like crap. I haven't even used my gym membership in months but I'm still paying for it because I kept telling myself I would eventually go back. At the beginning of June an old friend of mine that I worked with in the Marine Corps messaged me on Facebook. He was asking questions about fitness and my lifestyle. He is currently a Beachbody coach and we started talking about some of the programs they offer. So I decided it was time to try something new since I haven't found that one thing to keep me motivated so thats when I ordered the 21 Day Fix and one month supply of Shakeology. I was super excited when my package arrived that I read through everything in the box and planned to start my 21 days the following day. So I did!! I was sooooo sore after the first and second day but I didn't give up (trust me I wanted to just lay around all day because of the soreness)! 

Well I am currently on Day 10 of the 21 days. I missed a few workouts from a busy weekend (which is no excuse I know) so I have been making them up that way I can get back on track. I'm in love with this program! I am following the meal plan for the most part. It's only one workout a day (until the last week then its two) and 30 minutes each workout (which is perfect with two little ones running around). Some workouts are easier than others but I love how different each workout is! I know this might sound crazy but I can feel changes in my body already. I was so tired of hating my body and have been avoiding ever mirror I walk by. I took before pictures and can't wait to see my before and after pictures together after day 21 (June 29th so stay tuned). 

I am by no means saying that you have to order this program or do the things that I am doing in order to lose weight and I'm not trying to sell anything. I'm simply sharing my journey for those who want to read about it!

So that's really all I wanted to say this time...just keep a lookout for my next blog which honestly might not be until I complete my 21 days since my hubby is having surgery on Monday and I will have a lot on my plate (not my food plate...my stress plate). 

One Last Thought

 If you hate starting over...STOP QUITTING! 

(I need to write this on my bathroom mirror!)

Back to losing it!

Missy