" The hardest thing about exercise is to start doing it. Once you are doing exercise regularly, the hardest thing is to stop"
For most of my life I have despised working out. I admit I was lazy and had absolutely no motivation what so ever. I never indulged in over eating, nor did I gain a ton of weight at one time. I new I needed to work out to keep my health up but I just didn't want to. I was more into video games, eating, being lazy, and watching movies than working out.
I have had a hard time with my weight for a long time now. All of the seizure medication and other junk that was put in me from having them didn't help. I knew I had to do something.
When I started having seizures again I had so much regret for not taking better care of myself. I could not do anything at all for 5 months, not even leave my bed for more than 20 minutes. I was depressed and gave up on life. Than I started having less and less a day. The doctors finally diagnosed me and started treatment. I got my strength back up and I started to run on my parents treadmill. Oh the freedom!! it felt so good to run, 30 minutes a day did so much for me back then.
Lets fast forward a couple of years. Graduating college and about to get married all in the same month. Now that's a lot of stress. Wow did calories and weight love me this year. This was when I had the excuse of " I have nowhere to workout so I can't". During this time I moved to North Dakota and worked at a gas station. O man did I gain weight. The food was so good there. I also got free food and drinks where I worked. It was terrible!!. My neighbor in our apartment complex was going to start a workout class. It was free and we would just do a video she had with her. The video was Brazil Butt Lift. Going to the class was so much fun. I meet a lot of new people and made new friends. We would all make fun of each other and complain. Then I moved back to Utah and got pregnant.
" A baby is a reason not an excuse"
O man did I come up with a ton of excuses when I was pregnant. All I did was walk... while I was pregnant and when I had my son. That wasn't enough.
After the delivery of my son I was so lazy. Although I did have a hard, long and very painful delivery. I tore everything; I waddled around for a month or so. But when I started to heal thats when the excuses got bad. I didn't want to do anything at all, except sit on my fat ass all day and eat. I came up with a ton of excuses not to workout; like "I don't have time" or " I don't have the motivation or energy to do it"
"No time. Tired. Sore. Dirty workout clothes. Blisters. It's too hot. Don't like sweating.
My kids wont let me. Hard day at work. Need a break. Great day at work. Need a reward.
Just one day off. No motivation.
Excuses will always be there for you.
Opportunity won't."
About a year after I had my son my husband bought me Beachbody on demand. Beachbody on demand is a all access pass to the most popular fitness programs on your laptop. This includes all P90x, all Insanity, Brazil Butt lift, and much more. I was interested in finishing Brazil Butt Lift since I wasn't able to finish it in North Dakota. I asked my husband that's what I wanted and he got me that and more.
 |
Brazil Butt lift results. Left is day 1,
Middle is 3 months right is last day. |
I admit I was kinda like aww man I have to workout now. But once I started I could't stop.
"Once you see results it becomes an addiction"
As soon as I got the program I started immediately. I noticed big, huge results just from Brazil Butt Lift. I did it for 4 months and I could not believe the results. Within a month I noticed my butt was really being lifted and more firm.What really got me going was his saying " don't settle for less", that kept me going. I only lost about 5 pounds but I lost 3 pant sizes. From a 13 to a 10. What an amazing feeling!!! For finishing this program I got a shirt and a pair of booty shorts.
"You aren't fat, you have fat. "FAT" does not define you."
Once I finished Brazil Butt Lift I wanted to do more. I had to do more to get more results. My husband talked me into doing P90x, I said hell no, I am not doing that workout... its scary. From watching the infomercials about it I would always think I would never do that workout. I was more into stretching and muscle building than cardio. I HATED cardio!! I was thinking that's all it was; no it wasn't. I started it and I actually had fun with it. The instructor made it even more fun. He even made the cardio workouts fun. Yes I had to give it 50 min to an hour of my time, but it was all worth it in the end. With this workout I wanted to quit so bad, but I remembered that there was a little someone watching me. So I kept going,and the "bring it" saying Tony would say also the " do your best and forget the rest". I love it!!
 |
| After |
 |
| Before |
I finished P90x strong by loosing 11 pounds and dropping 2 pant sizes. From size 10 to size 8. I was on a role.
For finishing P90x right at the end of the year I got a bunch of cool stuff. First I got my P90x shirt for finishing the program. Than I got a 21 day fix cookbook, another shirt, and some Beachbody performance drinks. I received a lot of stuff just for finishing it. The pictures you see are my results from P90X
P90X is my partying
 |
| Never ever had abs in my life. I now have them (some) |
Whey protein is my beer
the warm up is my shots
adrenaline is my buzz
and the pain the next morning is my HANGOVER.
I think the hardest part in all this was squeezing it into my busy mom schedule. Being a full time mom, wife, and a full time job takes a lot out of ya. Yet there is that drive that gets me going. Its like a little voice in my head saying if I stop now I will probably never start again and gain all that weight back... ha who needs a personal trainer when you have that. Whenever I miss a workout I always thought my abs would go away and I would gain like 10 pounds... Don't worry I didn't.
I WORKOUT FOR
Confidence
Strength
The feeling after a workout
The feeling of Accomplishment
Health
My loved ones
Happiness
Stress relief
ME
After P90X I started looking for another program to do. I looked into P90X3 and started it right away. This one was much more easier than the first one. It was 30 min for 90 days. The only thing was that the workouts were more intense. You have to fit all of that workout in 30 min and Tony Horton makes it work. I think the workouts in P90X3 were a lot more fun that the first one. For P90X3 my favorite workouts were the yoga, dynamics and eccentric lower. They were so fun and the eccentric lower works your lower part of your body. I call it leg day cause its all about your legs and I love it!!!. I loved how it made my back more toned than ever and tightening up not only my legs but my stomach and butt too.
This program took me a while to finish. I missed 2 weeks of it. I kept getting sick and we went on a
week long cruise. After all of that I had such a hard time getting into my routine especially the cruise. I had the flu for a week and that took me a while too because I had nothing to burn. All my energy was going into getting rid of this sickness. I got way behind on this program, but I was determined to finish it strong. I did finish strong and more accomplished with my body than ever. I didn't get major results from this workout but I'm proud of my results I got. I lost 6 pounds and built a lot of muscle and toned my body. I feel more flexible and toned.The pictures you see to the left are my results from P90X3.
 |
| Celebrating one year on Beachbody |
All this working out made time go by way fast. I have been a member of Beachbody on demand for a year now. I have only done these 3 workout programs. But I have had amazing results. I've seen pictures of me a year ago and I can't believe how sloppy I was. A lot can happen in one year. I am so excited to see what this year has to offer me and Beachbody.
During my workout programs I admit I have not been on a diet. I love to eat and that was my biggest weakness. I didn't eat a whole lot. I just ate in portions. Mainly my soda intake and sweets. I would drink a ton of tea and water; over 52 ounces of water. I would make sure I drink a ton of water everyday. I know I should follow the diets that the workouts provide you, but I just couldn't. I am watching what I eat and I do make sure I workout everyday. I know I would loose more weight if I was on a strict diet. Yes, my weight would go up and down, but I'm still getting toned and loosing weight... slowly.
"I workout because it's good for me
Also, because I like to eat. A lot."
Once I was in my 12th week of P90X I have noticed a lot of people noticing me more and more. I have had people say " you look amazing" I've had a bunch of college students and vendors from work talk to me and than I mention my son and they ask "how old are you?" and I'll answer and they'll say "wow you look way younger than your age". I work at a gas station bakery and I can't wear my wedding ring. I have tried and it rips a hole in my glove, I'm also afraid of it falling off. Since I've been loosing weight my wedding ring doesn't fit me anymore. Me being noticed makes me feel like all my hard work is doing something. Even my husband is amazed. He told me I'm the only one he knows that has finished P90X. I'm not trying to brag or anything but I'm trying to say that people notice and think what is she doing to get amazing results. I have been asked that and I tell them what I do.
"It takes 4 week for you to see your body changing
It takes 8 weeks for your friends and family
It takes 12 weeks for the rest of the world
KEEP GOING!!
Ever since I had my son and when I was sick for so long I have been so uncomfortable in my own body. I felt so loose and like everything was so jiggly. I couldn't wear certain pants or leggings cause my butt and legs would jiggle so bad and the "cottage cheese" was horrible. Working out got rid of my cellulite, my jiggly butt, and extra body fat from child birth and pregnancy. All of my baby weight is gone!!!! I have never loved my body till now. I feel so comfortable; I started taking more pictures to show everyone that anyone could do it. All you need is a little push and motivation and BOOM!! Hot ass body for the world to be jealous of.
" There is nothing better than feeling exhausted after a really great workout
and then falling into bed knowing that you worked your ass off"
 |
One year ago
165 pounds
size 13 |
 |
Now
!39 pounds
size 8 |
I lost a total of 25 pounds and dropped 5 pant sizes in a year. It feels really nice to be able to keep up with my toddler instead of huffing and puffing while chasing him.
I have a instagram account for my blog. I post blog updates and other things. I've also been posting updates on my workouts. If you are interested in looking at it or if you would like to follow me its @averagebloggermom. Lots of motivational posts and life, parenting, and cleaning hacks. Check it out.
UPDATE: 4/25/17
I have now completed Brazil butt lift carnivale, brazil butt lift master series, 3 week yoga retreat, insanity, insanity max 30, and focus T25.
I look and feel so much different than the last time I posted. Below are all my results from all these recent programs ( except 3 week yoga retreat.)
As you can see I have been toning a lot from the first time I posted this. I have been the same weight for about 6 months now and Im gonna stick to it.
