I started a new approach to getting back to the body I had today. I followed a food & exercise plan(below). It was a good day! I woke up motivated. I left little post it notes around my alarm, sink and mirror that had words of encouragement on them. Fun Fact: I worked in the hay field for the first time ever today! I carried bails and stacked. It was hard work, but it ended up being a great evening exercise!

Monday

Breakfast:

1 cup Honey Bunches of Oats with milk

Lunch:

Oikos Greek yogurt

1 slice of wheat bread with peanut butter

banana

water

Snack:

1 slice Italian bread(my great grandma practically forced me to eat it!)

apple

Dinner:

5 all natural chicken nuggets

1 cup of mixed veggies

In place of a dessert/night time snack:

strawberry smoothie

consists of:

1/2 cup fit dannon vanilla yogurt

5 sliced strawberries

1 tbsp flaxseed

8 spinach leaves

1/4 cup milk

as much ice as you want

As for working out, I made it my goal to do high intensity cardio and abs 3 times a week (MWF) and 1-2 mile jogs on Tuesdays and Thursdays

So this morning I woke up and did-

Jillian Micheals Shred it With Weights Kettlebell workout (30 minutes) 

which was awesomely hard but felt like a huge accomplishment when I finished it

Ab Ripper X (15 minutes)

this was a great way to top off the first video. I could feel every muscle in my stomach working hard!

Good Stretch

I'm trying to stay really flexible for A&T, plus it helps keep muscles healthy and prevents injury(much needed!) 

I planned on working out again this evening but I volunteered to work in the hay field instead. Which, let me tell you, was a great workout!! 

I'm feeling better about myself! Every little positive action creates positive thoughts in my mind.

I'm challenging you right now to join me in my journey- get fit & stay classy!!