I don't want to be that woman who turned 30 and let herself go

So before I start this weeks blog, I want to announce the winner of last weeks giveaway. Drum roll please....!!!!.....

 Amy Roper! you have won :) 

Please get up with Kelly to collect your winnings. And also a Congrats to Jessica H. for booking an online party and getting a $10 gift certificate.

 Now on to this weeks blog.....

So I have always been one who is/was concerned about my weight. I have always been told how small and "lucky" I am. But at times I don't feel it. I am a woman and my weight fluctuates all the time. I was down to where I wanted to be last year when Matt returned home from deployment, then of course that slowly went out the window. So I have decided that I am not gonna make excuses or only workout when I feel my body is slumming. I am taking on fitness as a way of life. Kinda like the "learn it, live it" analogy.

My awesome husband and I started a workout routine together after the 1st of the year, accountability is everything right? Well I found a partner. I should have asked him a long time ago but I was intimidated because we've been down this road before and I felt like one of his boot Marines. So after a little discussion of my goals and the attitude I was expecting out of it, we came to an understanding. Then we started, a little of this, a little of that, and lots of sweat. Just recently we came up with an actual routine and I have to say that it is working. I lost 7lbs in January alone.

I hate sit ups, I don't like to be hot and sweaty, and when it's too cold I hate that too.

I need to be in a bikini among a bunch of strangers soon (for our Hawaii trip in June) and I want to feel as confident as possible.
 I've taken some before pictures and after two weeks I'll post if there is a difference. I'm too embarrassed to post yet.

My plan?

-I am gonna do this everyday 2-3 times, gonna workout on the ab circle for 15-30 mins, and walk (and eventually run) 3 miles...3 days a week. 

I am also gonna keep up with some extra monthly challenges. Like this one....

-Clean eating (I use http://www.skinnytaste.com/, http://www.eat-yourself-skinny.com/, and http://dashingdish.com/ for awesome recipes)

I also purchased a Polar watch to monitor my heart rate and how many calories I've worked off.

-NO eating whatsoever past supper time. I find if I snack at night I always seem bloated in the morning.


-Lots of fiber  to keep the food moving along in my system. Being regular definitely cuts down on tummy bulk ;) I'm also going to try really really hard not to OVER eat. Eat yes and plenty of it, but I'm going to try not to OVER do it at any meal.

-Stretching and yoga.

I just signed up to the Color Me Rad (http://www.colormerad.com/) 5k in April. I am so very excited to participate with some fabulous ladies. 

I am very dedicated to my new journey and excited. I hope that this blogs find you some courage and motivation to start yours as well.