AUGUST 12 BLOGS:

B - How does your body feel?
My body feels beyond exhausted. For some reason this past week, I was feeling all kind of weird. I felt sick to my stomach, moody, and irritable. Needless to say it affected my mental state of mind. Usually when I feel like this I hit the gym extra hard but for some reason I could not get my mind to agree with my body. But I am happy to say that this week is a different ball game. I have to kick it into high gear and end this journey strong.   

L - What have you learned about you? your coach? your team?
Working out is my therapy. No matter what is going on in my life, I still workout. My life can get a bit overwhelming and having that “me time” is crucial for my mental state of mind. Plus, it’s such a satisfying feeling knowing I did something good for me, my health, and daughter. I am her role model and showing my baby girl that staying active and fit is important is the norm, is very important to me.  

This team is very inspiring and amazing role models. I have learned so much from my journeymen that made me realize its okay to fall off the wagon just as long as you get back on. I want to thank everyone that share their stories of why they are doing this journey. It touched my heart, brought tears to my eyes, and made feel that yes we can do this no matter what. I may not have the same “why” but nonetheless we still have the same goal of being  healthy and fit. Much respect to everyone.

O - What observations can you make about change?
Change is hard. It’s hard to maintain that momentum and accept that some days I won't do so well. To accept that and be at peace with it is an okay thing. I accept every challenge because I want that change.

I always say that “every day is a struggle”. I struggle with getting out of bed, getting ready for my work day, and getting the baby ready for the entire day. But just because its a struggle doesnt mean that I will give up or quit. My life is about taking care of me and daugther. I want to provide a safe, stable, loving, and happy home for her. And all of that starts with ME. I am doing the best that I can but still will continue to push myself harder because at the end of the day, I am Layla’s mom!!!” J

G- What small goals can you celebrate?
That even though I was in a funky mood this past week I still managed to get in all 5 of my workouts. J

S - Set your week's goals and plan you week! 
I somehow still need to try to find a balance between my work, home, and workout life. I am still working on get that 6^th workout in no matter and work on getting to bed at a reasonable hour so that I am able to wake up early and eat my first meal at home.