Sometimes I feel so overwhelmed just wondering why I didn’t do this before…I wonder why other people don’t bother to take care of themselves this way either. (Well, a big chunk of the population)

I wonder why my mother doesnt understand this lifestyle and the amazing-ness of it, and why she criticizes it when I am just trying to be the best I can be. I know a few others are in this situation as well, whether it be with friends, co-workers, family, etc.

I remember when my best guy friend and I met 9 years ago, and he asked me to play basketball with him. We were both chubby and dorky haha. Who would’ve thought he would be a bodybuilder today and that eventually I would be following in similar footsteps.

I can’t wait to see my body continue to change and progress. I’m sure if you’re reading this you’re probably nodding your head and thinking, "I know, I know"…

Random blog I guess, just needed to type.

This was In June, I believe. My cousin’s wedding. I was wearing a size 16 dress, I believe.

On August 22nd, I took my first step by joining Weight Watchers. Although I only did it for about a month, It helped to guide me in the right direction. I started to learn how to manage my portions for the most part.

Still, I was eating mostly processed foods, not drinking nearly enough water, and not exercising. Just not eating as much as I used to. I also decided to cut my hair. Kind of starting over fresh.

Me at my biggest. Stomach, double chin and all. I think I looked like a boy.

My first month I lost about 12 lbs.
STILL eating processed foods, still eating junk in small portions, and not drinking too much water. Eating only 3x a day. Also, I was only doing cardio for 30 minutes about twice a week…lol.

Still had a belly and too much fat on my legs. No definition in my arms either.

I was happier, that’s for sure, but I knew I could do way better. Look at my chin :-/

This was around that same time….Face still chubby, but starting to lose the double chin. lol.

In this picture, I had lost about 5 more lbs I believe. I remember those jeans were fitting me again and they were a size 12. I was amazed that in such a short time I had dropped all those pant sizes.

For a little while, I didnt take many pictures.
I know for sure I have lost 22 lbs, but I decided to no longer weigh myself.
The scale means nothing!!!
I started Weight Watchers on August 22nd.
It is November 25th now, and I only officially started working out religiously about 3 weeks ago.

i NO LONGER EAT PROCESSED FOODS! Everything I eat is natural, clean, or raw. Very rarely do I cheat, and I don’t miss all the junk food. When I do cheat, I get right back on track though.

I eat 6x a day, high protein in all my meals, and I drink a gallon of water a day. I carry the jug with me everywhere lol.

I do high intensity cardio, 45 minutes a day, 6 days a week.
I do weights 4 days a week. In only 3 weeks I’ve noticed a significant change in body structure so far.

My arms are harder and stronger, I am starting to see little cuts on them lol. I can squat & punch my thighs and they will not jiggle! My butt has more muscle I look forward to the gym, and i’m really happy being there. Okay, enough, ill show my most recent pics.

No fat rolls on my stomach when I sit, but I still need to improve a lot, my main focus is my arms.

And then something awesome happened. Most of you who know me already know that I think It’s awesome when you can see veins on people. I know, Im weird, but I like it. Ithink its attractive and in a way it shows you’re healthy.

Well I noticed my hip bones are slowlllllly starting to show, and you can see some veins. Exciting haha. My stomach wasnt red, it’s the lighting, I guess.

So yeah, still have about 30 more pounds of fat I would like to lose, but so far I am very happy with my results and I can’t wait to see more.

I start Culinary school in Miami in January and at the same time I do that, I will also be training to become a personal trainer. I want to train only when I reach my desired goal so that I can set a good example for my clients…But the cool thing is I get to study at my own pace and I just have to take the tests to get certified. im getting my first certification from ISSA. 2 days a week Culinary school, and the rest will be studying nutrition which I do on a daily basis anyway.

Oh yeah, and i’m a size 8-10 right now…I also don’t have a double chin anymore!

So yes, that’s it so far. Stay tuned for more!

i was sweating bullets and pushing myself to continue with the cardio part of my workout

but it came to a point where i didnt feel well anymore.

and then after my worout, i puked.

i know, how attractive.

i’m feeling great now!

45 minutes weights. shoulders and back today.
1 hour intense cardio, my heart rate was a constant 180 - 183.

Tuna and broccoli afterwards, followed by a Lipodrene.

omg, i am flipping the %$#& out!

This is my menu for the day:

Morning: Navel Orange & ‘Amazing Meal Packet Superfood’

After the gym: Whole food energizer shake, made with soy protein.
Lunch: 4oz Sirloin with veggies & baked potato

Afternoon: Shrimp spring roll (The one with no rice)

Dinner: 9oz shrimp with lettuce & tomato salad. (Olive oil & balsamic vinegar)

Nighttt: 1 cup 2% cottage cheese

Daily breakdown:

Calories: 1,280

Protein: 156g

Carbs: 105g

Fat: 14g

And i STILL didnt get all my protein in

To my surprise, she did not ask yesterday morning what I was having for breakfast. Instead, she filled up about a 10 oz cup with milk, and scooped in 3 tablespoons of godiva hot chocolate mix, and handed it to me. "You never drink milk", she says…
Me: "I have cottage cheese every night, that has milk"

Mother: "You don’t eat right, you never eat"

Me: "I eat every 3 hours, and you KNOW that It’s healthy. I’m not drinking that hot chocolate"

Mother: ::Endless Rant about my obsession with the gym, food, etc…::

…Anyone else have similar experiences with people? Please say yes!

P.S.-This morning, she RE-HEATED yesterdays hot chocolate, and when she wasn’t around I threw it down the sink. Oi.

I don’t think I’ve ever wanted a certain job so bad.

The past week or so, I gained about 5 lbs. wtf? I eat about 5 times a day and have whey protein after my workout, but I alwaysss stay within my points (weight watchers) and all I eat is super clean, healthy food. Nothing processed, no junk. I’m doing cardio 6 days a week, for 45 minutes each session, and doing weight training 4 days. Also, I’m now drinking a gallon of water a day which is something I didn’t do before, so hopefully it’s water retention? Or maybe muscle, since i’m doing a lot more weights now. I don’t know, but I weighed in today and had lost 2 lbs again. I think I should stop weighing myself and just focus on my measurements and bmi.

I think when I reach my goals I’d like to become a personal trainer. After I finish with Culinary school, I want to go back to school again and study nutrition. How I would love to be a Chef/Nutritionist/Personal Trainer all at the same time. <3

Today I made a change. I’ve been a pesco vegetarian for almost 2 years. Well, I had chicken today! I only had a little bit to see how my body would react to it, but I am fine, and i’ll be honest and say that it was goooood. I think If I want to make it easier for myself to get in all the protein I need, I should try to at least start eating chicken again…Now steak or any of that other stuff, I will pass on though…I’ll stick to my whey protein <3

I should take new progress pictures…Since I started, I’ve lost 2 inches off my waist and hips, 1.5 inches off my thighs and armssss, and .5 from my calves. I wasn’t weight training back then though.

Unfortunately, I have to go work at lovely Best Buy now. Be back laterrr.