No Excuses

So, Wednesday night was my mom's birthday. I had an awesome workout that day, ate super healthy, drank over 4 liters of water and decided what I was going to eat prior to meeting for dinner. I ordered my fish, drank water, did not touch a bread basket- and then, the wine was ordered. I kept telling myself we were celebrating my moms birthday, everything in moderation. Well, that went out the window- did great on my food choices but not so good on wine consumption:( The next morning, I woke up feeling yucky and mad at myself, but I got over it! I decided yep, big slip but not the end of the world. In the past I would have thrown in the towel and ate crap all day, vowing to start over on Monday. Nope! Not this time! I went to the gym and KILLED my workout- I was careful to make sure I was super hydrated the entire time but I was not going to let my bad choices keep me down! Did I have a gain on the scale after that, yep! Hard to believe how much a difference alcohol makes on your progress but I learned and I moved on! I am on track and remaining motivated and determined:) Now...I have to re-read this post 100 times this weekend so I stay committed:)

Workout after the Birthday Dinner night- uhg!

Here we go

Okay, so I am actually on week 2- I have been hesitant on publishing this blog, but I figured it is my own way to stay accountable so here we go!

Today was hard! I did NOT want to workout. I was tired, it was raining, and I had a new Real Housewives of NY recorded that I really, really wanted to watch! BUTTTTT I went, and I killed it! I did Legs Day 2, which means lots of heavy squats and lunges- I swear Whitney Nava is trying to kill me....but it felt so good! Liar, it hurt...a lot...and I was walking like a cowboy....but I did it! And then I followed it up with 15 minute HIIT on 21 incline treadmill then 2 mile run:) Thank goodness for summertime and Dish Nation on the TV! I love me some Kellie Rasberry and Jenna Owens!

And I feel SO GOOD that I made myself go! Kate 1 Procrastination 0!

Day One= No more Excuses

8 years of marriage, 2 kids and 3 jobs later, this Mama has become quite the queen of procrastination and excuses. Now, with my 34th birthday coming and going, I have come to realize getting back in shape, running, toning, loosing weight, is NOT an easy battle! I have always had a struggle with my weight. It was not until after college that I decided to make an honest effort to get in shape. I created a healthy routine of going to the gym in the morning, before work, and sometimes I would go again after work. I started running and loved participating in 5Ks. It is one thing to have a good gym routine, it was another to have a healthy diet. I am not sure why it took me so long to figure this out- you can't out-run a bad diet.

6 months before getting married, I decided to hire a trainer and get in awesome shape for the wedding. That was hands down the best thing I ever did! He taught me about balancing diet and exercise. He held me accountable and made me want to succeed. That was the best $1,500.00 I ever spent! I was in great shape for the wedding and our Honeymoon. Then, after the wedding, Geoff and I went back into our old habits of happy hours, eating out, sleeping in and being lazy. It was soon after that I was pregnant with our first son. I had a bit of a rough pregnancy in that I could not run due to bleeding. After that, Baby wanted pizza and coleslaw! After I had Michael, I started back to the gym and running but it was hard. I did lose weight but everything fit different. 2 years later I was pregnant with James and went in the same cycle. Although I did not gain as much weight as I did with Michael, I still lost motivation and went back to my bad eating habits.
Fast forward 4 years, I am still hanging on to weight I gained with James and am ready to change, permanently. I want to be a healthy role model for my boys. I want to love myself and not shy away from the camera. I want to be in pictures with my boys, go to the beach and pool and not be so consumed with my own appearance that I miss out on the fun memories that are being made with my family.

So, I am determined, I am motivated and I am committed to making a healthy lifestyle for myself and my family. I figured this was a good way for me to hold myself accountable.

MY WHY

I have an online trainer, Whitney Nava, who is AMAZING! She is constant motivation and inspiration for me to keep going.

I have amazing, healthy friends who I have surrounded myself with in order to better my life and motivate me everyday to be better than the last!

I have an amazing family who supports me in everything I do!

WATCH ME GO!