New programmyhammy.

SWEAT /swet/. 

moisture exuded through the pores of the skin, 

typically in profuse quantities as a reaction to heat, physical exertion, fever, or fear. 

I love it. 

Guess who hasn't been running in fo-eva? Yep, me. Instead, I've been doing an online weight lifting program. I still love running sososo much and it has my heart 100%, but for now I'm really enjoying this break from the pavement and newfound love for the gym. 

Jaimi Eason's LIVEFIT trainer.. it's kickin my trash but it hurts so good! Right now I'm in the middle of my third week out of 12, and I'm already seeing results. The first phase (month one), is all building muscle. She has great workouts set out for each day, and it's super easy to follow! Going to the gym has really become the highlight of my day... and not only because there are always a million really beautiful buff men there. I love seeing and feeling the progress, getting sweaty and gross, and letting go of all my stress, anxiety, and frustrations. I can't wait to start phase two in a couple weeks to start running again on a daily basis. I might even switch things up and swim or bike a bit!

One problem I have is that I LOVE FOOD. And not just any food, but Doritos, froyo, ice cream, and Dove milk chocolate with the cute little notes written inside (they get me every time). The last couple weeks I was doing real good until I went out a couple.. maybe three.. times this weekend. We're talking Olive Garden (although I did eat off the low-cal menu..), Buffalo Wild Wings, and J Dawgs. Secretly I loved it-- well, my tastebuds did-- but my body hated it. I've been doing really well at staying off gluten and it's crazy what it does to the body when I try to eat it again! My acne comes back really bad, I am exhausted all the time, and it makes me want other carby-sugary things like crazy. So what to do about it now? Turn around and be better! Yessir, I'm going to be good. Abs are made in the kitchen, and this program requires me to treat myself a little better. 

Normally I do eat pretty well. I eat a lot of eggs, chicken, turkey, veggies, and fruit. I suppose I shouldn't eat dairy.. but I love it, so heck with that rule. Also! A super exciting side note, I just bought some protein to try. I feel like I'm jumping on a bandwagon here. 

 It's pretty natural, and I like that.. plus it was decently not expensive. I like that too. 

One struggle I have is motivation. I have a new theme this year, and I like to call it progression. Each month I have a new habit I want to change or form, and I think this month was to be a better physically fit me. Yes, it's a work in progress that's going to take a lifetime. But I am creating the habit now.
AND there's also nothing like find a really good looking and fit old boyfriend at the gym to motivate a girl to work a lot harder, haha. <--- Yep, definitely experienced that last night. Feeling preeettttyyy sore today because of it, haha.

So, to prove this program is working for me, here is a progress pic. I would normally NEVER do this.. but it's for me to keep track of myself. And where I have never considered myself fat, I'm just trying to be the best physical me possible and tone up a bit. The me on the left is from earlier this winter (probably December) and the me on the right is now. I still have a way to go, but I'm really excited about it!