The day I turned down a candy bar...

Hi, my name is Ashley and I am addicted to food. If I have a stressful day and instead of making a drink or finding some other recreational substance to make me feel better I eat a cheeseburger. Or a candy bar. Or maybe even a whole thing of cookie dough. With many struggles mentally and physically I haven't turned to food in almost a month! Yesterday was a tough day for me. Dealing with tons of inward struggles and personal fights. I wanted a candy bar. I had one at home that was bought in a moment of weakness that I didn't eat. Being quickly reminded by a dear friend that eating the candy bar wouldn't help me feel better I put it down and went on to my workout. I worked out harder and pushed myself harder than I have in a long time! It felt great. I didn't eat that candy bar. It is still where it was before I wanted it. Hold on though the story gets better. Last night my hubby brought me one home when he got off work. He thought I may want it and normally I would have ate it in 2 seconds without thinking about it. However, that candy bar joined the other and is now on the shelf awaiting its fate that will come from someone other than me!! I am proud of this milestone and my strength. I know I can bet this and be a healthier me!

After I kicked my own butt during my workout! 

Shine on Lovelies,

Ashley 

"Girl look at that Body!"

With only about 14 more weeks left until my original goal I have decided to take my workout and diet to the next level. Our bodies respond to how hard we push them and let's just say I am pushing it to the MAX!

Here is my new workout routine...

Monday evening: walk/jog at least four miles with my son in stroller. 

Then doing workout video at home with weights.

Tuesday Morning: Walk/jog at least four miles with my son in stroller.

Tuesday Night: One hour Zumba Class.

Wednesday Morning: Working with my trainer for an hour.

Wednesday Night: Walk/jog at least four miles with son in stroller.

Thursday Morning: Walk/jog at least four miles with my son in stroller.

Thursday Night: One hour Zumba Class.

Friday Morning: Working with my trainer for an hour.

Friday Night: Walk/jog at least four miles with my son in stroller.

Started this schedule yesterday and let's just say I am already feeling it! After my workout with my trainer this morning I am going to have to crawl out of Zumba tonight, but I am going!!!

I am hoping that with this new routine will bring more toning and of course lower numbers on the scale and in my closet. 

So here they are.... My results for this week!!! 

Week 12 Results

Total weight loss 21 1/2 pounds

Inches off waist: 7 1/2

Inches off hips: 7

Inches off chest: 4 

Inches off thigh: 4 

When I started in January

When I started in January

2 weeks ago     and           Today 

2 weeks ago            and                Today 

What I can tell the most is that I have a lot more strength and energy. Things that use to seem impossible for me are now pretty easy. I can also tell when I'm not able to workout. My body seems almost weak!

I am so excited to keep this up and that I have made it almost 5 months!!!!

WooooHoooo =)

Until Next Time,

Ashley