So, it's kind of weird figuring out how to start this blog. I guess I will just give a little background of myself. My name is Elyse I am a (almost) 25 yr old single girl. I live in the wonderful state of New Jersey and I am embarked in the greatest journey of my life. I have always had a weight issue through out my life but I became committed almost 15 weeks ago to start a new journey for myself. One day I just decided to quit smoking, start eating healthier (more seriously) and start working out (more seriously). I was referred from a friend to a man who became my trainer and has helped me tremendously throughout my journey. Without him I would not be here 15 weeks later smoke free, over 20 lbs lighter and getting in the best shape of my life. I really want to blog because I want to share my journey with other people who might be in the same place that I was. I want to inspire others and let others know that this is something that is possible! Every day is a battle but learning how to be strong and have patience is something that I'm still figuring out. I have my good days and I have my bad days but one of the most important things is figuring out how to deal with the bad days and not letting them completely throw you off track. I am also learning how to have more self confidence and appreciate myself.
I am a hairstylist for a living. I absolutely love what I do and where I work. I really could not imagine myself doing anything else (besides being able to have some opportunity to just work out all day!!). I have been in the industry for over 5 years and just recently moved to a more upscale salon and I'm learning everyday to believe in myself and know that I am worth it. It has been hard for me to balance my emotions between switching salons, continuing building a different clientele, quitting smoking, changing my eating habits, making time to work out, trying to juggle a "social life" annnnnd making time for ME (or trying!)! I have to constantly remind myself to not let my career get pushed to the back burner. Is it obvious that I am that busy body who is always running around like a nutcase!
I have been blessed with some of the best friends and family that a girl could ask for. I have a great support system that is always there for me on my best & worst days! Something that I have learned along the way is that the decisions we make start and end with ourselves! That is something that has been very important for me to learn and remember every day! I grew up always wanting to please everyone else and most of my decisions were made in fear of hurting or disappointing another person. I am learning to stay no to anything that won't benefit me or anything that does not fit in with my goals. Granted, I have not mastered that skill yet BUT everyday is a new day and if I can be a little bit stronger than I was the day before I am happy with that!
I know that I am probably ranting a little to much right now which is something I have a tendency to do very often! For that I am sorry.... just kidding I don't care this is my blog and if you don't like my ranting tendencies then you do not have to read. ;)
Tomorrow starts a new strict diet that I will be giving my all to follow for the month of March! I have decided to have a personal March fitness challenge with myself! I weighed and took pictures of myself on March 1st and I will not be weighing or taking pictures until the end of the month! I would have started on the first of the month but I was away at a wedding for the weekend with my cousin. I have absolutely no idea what is going to be harder.... the diet part or not weighing myself for a month (LOL). I will elaborate more about my "diet" on my next entry. This is going to take a lot of preparation and discipline! It is definitely going to take some time for me to get used to. Wish me luck!! I am also going to try and go a little bit harder in the gym. As of right now I have gotten myself to working out between 5-6 days a week. I train and get my butt whooped 3 days a week and 2 of those days I also participate in boxing class. The other days 2-3 days I go to my own gym and try to get in 90 minutes of cardio. My cardio sessions usually consist of time spent on the treadmill doing a lot of incline workouts and time spent on the arc trainer doing different interval training. Sometimes I will do 45 minutes of each or an hour of one and a half hour of the other. It all depends on the day and my mood and so on and so forth. As I said before I have my good days and my bad days and they definitely spill over into my gym sessions.
I can not believe how much I was able to write! I think I should try and get my butt to sleep so I can try to wake up early and get some gym time and meal preps in before my day starts! Here is just a little motivational progress picture. This was about 9 weeks of hard work and dedication!
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On that note! Goodnight! Don't ever forget the control you have over yourself! Anything you put your mind to you can accomplish! Stay positive and stay beautiful!
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