holistichealer’s BodyBlog

I was just writing to a fellow bodybuilder.com friend and wanted to share some ideas with you all. I have been around the same weight, measurements body fat for about 6 years now. All through college, playing competitive volleyball, off season, my body has always been in the same range. I have curves, a long torso and what I would consider short legs haha. I’m accepting that that is how I used to be. But, now, I want more, for more reasons than to look good. I finally feel committed to really loosing that last 10-20lbs. I don’t even care anymore if it takes a year to get rid of it. I plan on doing “this” for life.
 

I also wanted to give hope to anyone who has lost a little motivation along the way: Our bodies are designed to be in good health. We naturally strive for an optimum existence. It is normal to get sick sometimes, but we are our own healers and can dictate how quickly we get better. By choosing to eat clean and give our bodies the nutrients and proper food, we are only making the process easier and increasing our immunity so we can bypass viruses, germs, airborne illnesses and yes, even cancer.
 

Be well, live well, love thyself wholly.  

All signs were pointing north, everything was falling into place… yesterday was cardio and I was exhausted and didn’t feel up to it at all. Somehow, I motivated myself to get moving and ran 1.2 miles more than I normally do and did 2x the abs. But, I feel I hit a plateau and I didn’t think that was even possible this early in the game! It’s only been a little over a month since I started and my measurements are the same. I thought for sure they would be smaller this morning, since I lost 10lbs, but NOPE. The same!
 This worries me… I have never worked so hard and been so dedicated on my eating habits. I am eating mostly protein and if there are carbs they are complex. I get in vegetables, don’t eat any carbs after 6… seriously, if i have to work this hard just to stay where I’m at, I just don’t know that it’s worth it.
 As you can all tell, I am feeling pretty down this morn and I hate being this hard on myself… am I expecting too much, too fast?
 

I have never felt what I am feeling lately. I realized I have been living about 50-70% optimum level for way too long now. I never realized how much drinking and eating bad and sleeping inconsistently negatively affected me because I never felt the other side of the spectrum. I am waking up early everyday, working out everyday, I have so much more energy and I am happier. I never thought anything was really wrong until I felt it be right, if that makes any sense.

I have to admit something, I lied on my starting weight because I was way to embarassed to admit it. But, the truth is that I started initally at 175 when I realized, oh, shit, theis is just getting rediculous.

Today is the day where the results are started to really show. All the hard work I have been doing has paid off. I always wondered why I couldn’t just loose weight by hitting the gym 3x week and cutting back a few calories. I realize now how hard you really have to work to get the results you want. The thing that is keeping me motivated now is knowing that I am stronger than most because of my dedication. I know what has to be done to be healthy and happy!

FYI, my energy is through the roof now that I have been working out so hard, sleeping more and drinking less. I mean, I feel like I am twaked out on energy drinks, but it’s ALL ME!! I can’t wait to hit my goal, it’s in reach now.

I have been training for 3 weeks solid now and measured my waist and hips and thighs, and almost had a meltdown. Horrible, but I must stay positive. I am making a change and  I must keep remembering it doesn’t happen overnight. Seeing those numbers really put things in perspective for me. (it didn’t help that i did it at work either)

Protein shake tonight and a little exercise, lots of sleep.

Being that this is my first entry, I would like to give you all a good idea of what I am about. I am a college grad who landed herself in a career path that is not her passion. I plan to go back to school for holistic nutrition and eventually have my own Wellness retreat. I aim to learn all about natural health and healing for myself first, then I plan help as many people as I can while “walking the walk”.
I created this site and joined after reading Oxygen Magazine. It has so much useful workout information that it completely motivated me to change. Its not  going to happen over night, I am dedicated, but I tend to slip back into old habits. I want a lifestyle change and I look to all of you for motivation! Your posts and ideas are invaluable in this journey and I thank you all for being you!
 

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