AUGUST 5 BLOGS:

B - How does your body feel?

My body feels exhausted. I had one amazing work out week. I worked my booty off. I worked out six times this past week. And let me tell you, I am feeling it!!! One of those workouts I did with my fellow journeywoman: Claudia. Yay for us. We hit the weight room, where the big boys hangout. It was an awesome workout. To my surprise she was bossing me around for the first time. Lol. She took the lead and keep pushing me hard. I loved it. We are definitely going to continue to be workout buddies once this journey is over. Like I said my body is sore but I feel stronger. Also, I have noticed that I am pushing a tad more in the warm up but it still kills me. On the plus side, I am still sleeping soooooooooo good. I love it!!!

L - What have you learned about you? your coach? your team?

I am one bad chick. I definitely need to give myself some much overdo credit. There is nothing wrong with patting myself on the back. J It’s amazing how when one person is determined to reach a certain goal….that person has to ask themselves “how bad do I want this?” and “what I am willing to do to get it?”. Those are the questions I ask myself. No matter what my days is like, Im always excited to go to the WORX. It’s the one place I feel good and at peace. Working out helps with my stress level and makes me happy. My life is crazy. I go to work, pick up the baby at sitter 5:00pm then head to the WORK; once I am there I play with her, and then feed her before 6:15pm. And it doesn’t stop there because then I had home to finish my day. I have no idea why I don’t fall out when I get home. I guess it’s because working out has given me the strength and energy to push through the evening. I am very proud that Layla gets to see how important and committed her mami is to be fit and healthy. I am definitely leading by example and that makes me feel even more empowered than ever.

I would like to send a special thank you WORX, Maia, Mariela, and the rest of the coaches. All of you have helped me in some shape or form. It definitely helps when you all at some point, have asked for more push-ups or made me feel that I can push hard, it much appreciated. Watching the Olympics has made me realize that success is not an overnight thing. These athletes have sacrificed years of their youth and life to prepare for these games. They have worked harder than the average person so that can be the best at their sport. That is truly amazing. It has been inspiring to watch the Olympics. It has motivated me to continue on this journey and know that if I put in the work, then I will see the results.  


O - What observations can you make about change?

Change is forever evolving. Nothing will ever be the same. And I am okay with that. I love how I can make healthy choices when I am at parties, restaurants, or any gathering. I come prepare with snacks or even full blown meals. I sometimes eat before the party just in case. Most importantly I love the fact that I am learning a new way of cooking. I cook all the time and feel so good knowing that I am feeding myself and Layla amazing meals. Its exciting to feel great and see the change in my body. Whoo Hoo!!!!  

G- What small goals can you celebrate?

For one that I have survived this past 6 weeks. Two that I worked out 6 times this past week. And lastly, I made some Chia & Flaxseed pancakes for Layla & myself. J

S - Set your week's goals and plan you week! 
Definitely to get in that 5^th or 6^th workout no matter what is happening this weekend. And I am still working on getting to bed at a reasonable hour so that I am able to wake up early and eat my first meal at home.