Day 2:Balance (1-6-13)

Today is day two of my workout journey. Balance is such a difficult thing for me! Those who know me know that i am the most UN-balanced (is that even a word?) person! Seriously i cannot walk with out tripping,falling or running into something! ha ha

So today's struggle was balance with my lunges and Cris-cross squats ( I don't know the proper name. You Cris cross your legs one in front one in back and squat holding your weights out to your side) Yes, i make up my own names for things when I cant remember :) These things kick my butt!

Also I found a really good recipe on pinterest for apples.



Today I would like to introduce you to the most awesome raw apple snack ever. First a disclaimer, I am not liable if you decide to eat this apple snack every day for the rest of your life. A huge bowl of this apple snack was eaten by a group in minutes – it really is that good. And the best part? It takes only 3 fruits and 2 minutes prep to make

What’s even better about this snack is the healthy nutrition! You are eating a full apple plus the amazing juice of an orange and lemon. Think of the vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and most of all…think of the children! This is a perfect after-school snack because it takes a minute to make and will give the kids an energy boost to do their homework and exercise

Raw Apple Snack Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1-2 apples – select a sweet apple like Fuji or Gala (I used Fuji)
• 1 medium orange
• 1 medium lemon

Prep:

• Juice lemon and orange into a small bowl
• Slice the apple into thin slices (see image below)
• Place slices into juice bowl and make sure the juice is all over the apple slices
• Place bowl in fridge for 30minutes-2 hours

Remove from fridge, serve and enjoy! Warning: contents are addicting!
Optional: you can use a green apple in place of one of the other apples to give the plate some contrast for your guests. The green apples (e.g. granny smith) will make the snack even more tart and should explode of awesomeness when you and your guests enjoy!

(the blog where i found the recipe: http://www.letstalkfitness.com/raw-apple-snack )

I would use half a lemon, it was too strong for me

What is your favorite snack?



xoxoxo-licia

today is day 1 (1-05-13)

 Today is day one of my Jillian Michael's biggest loser workout video.
I feel out of shape trying to do lunges! Lol!



I'm really excited to buy a polar heart rate monitor watch so I don't have to guess at how many calories I'm burning.
 



Have you started working out for the new year?

Im back b*tches!

Hello!  So.. where have I been? .... Where do I start? Last year was crazy!!! My son started school for the first time (kindergarten) We were sick continuously up until Christmas. I guess we weren't use to being exposed to so many germs.



I have been back on track eating healthy and recently started working out. I did forget to blog about my progress because  have been tracking my journey through a web site I am a mod for.

I will be posting my  past journals onto here then ill update daily (hopefully) maybe Ill even share some healthy recipes also.




For all of my viewers/readers? I want to say thank you and I will be more active! :)

Thanks for reading!

xoxox-licia

Step 1 admitting you're fat

Okay, admit it we all do it.
                          What that is you may ask?
            Denying our fatness. Well at least i have been in denial.
I cant count how many times i have bought spanx,body shapers and other shapewear thinking i looked good. If you are over weight then you know what a bitch it is to wear them. You are uncomfortable,hot,sweating and in my case you look fatter with the body shaper than you did in the first place!! haha.

I finally had enough of it. I've had enough of rude comments, people talking behind my back. Ive had enough of spending countless hours at the mall and stores only to purchase a body spray or socks instead of buying clothes that i needed. Ive had enough of this stranger I've been living with.. that stranger being my body.I want the OLD me back and i will get her!

So far i have made baby steps but they are crucial steps. I stopped drinking soda. OMG when i say that's the hardest thing I've ever done (besides exercising) it is the hardest thing. I went through a period of about two weeks of the worst headaches ever and fatigue. I felt like i didn't know who i was but i was determined to be "cola free". Here i am now and i will honestly say i do not miss it at all!!!

Now the part of my journey i have been avoiding....my weigh in :/   
today i weighed myself...

 

 

There i said it. After researching online i found that my "ideal" weight range is from 129-to 150 lbs. i have pictures of me when i was 150 and some of me now. I have a LONG ways to go but i can do it!

 

 

Here are my pictures BF (before fat) LOL

 and here i am after.........

 

 

 

So there you have it I've finally admitted it. i will be back once i get inspiration or when i decided what else i am going to write..

Thank you for reading i hope i can inspire you to get healthy also. Don't forget to follow me or leave me a comment I'd love to hear from you. :)