Ever wondered what it would feel like to look forward to jumping on the scale? Not worried that the number you see might be very unpleasant. I've been like that before. It felt great! Feeling light, being aware of what goes in and out of your body, pants are kinda loose. I can guarantee I smiled more. In some ways my confidence is affected on how I feel about my body. Don't get me wrong, I know that looks aren't everything. We couldn't help the way we were made and in a moment it could all be gone.

What gets to me is the unnecessary 'fluff'. The unhealthy and lazy part of it. It seems like one thing always leads to another. You have a bad day or a really good day and then decide to eat something unhealthy and in reality BAD for your body. If you don't have the discipline, one thing may lead to the other and before you know it you are literally eating everything you can get your hands on then running to the bathroom to get rid of it. Sad image, I know.

I am done feeling out of control.

I took my before pictures for Insanity today. I would post them but I am too embarrassed. There NEEDS to be an after picture with it..give me 60 days! Amazingly enough, it didn't get too many negative thoughts in my head this time. I wasn't extremely happy with what I saw but I kept imagining sticking to my goals and doing them everyday. I imagined doing Insanity even if I don't want to work out that day. GETTING IT DONE! Eating healthy...being aware of everything that I eat. NO EXCUSES. I am motivated and frankly, sick of being disappointed.

Today I ate 2 Isagenix meal replacement smoothies, 2 boiled eggs and a few carrots. Drank at least 6 cups of water so far. Its 7pm..so its best to sip my tea and go to bed and start fresh tomorrow! The more I work out,the more calories my body will burn.. That's amazing!

My thoughts are consumed with nutrition and exercise. I am DONE with feeling less than extraordinary...there is no reason why I can't have the results that I want. It's not vanity that is making me crave an incredibly toned, healthy body- it's the drive to be the best version of myself! The beauty of it all is that if I commit to a healthy lifestyle.. I WILL reach my goals. In turn, I know that it will improve just about every aspect in my life.

For the past 6 months or so I have not been consistent with my workouts and healthy eating regimen. My weight has fluctuated 5 lbs or so.. up and down.. It's hard to lose the last 10 lbs. :( Sometimes I stress myself out so much with self conscious thinking. Every morning when I choose my attire for the day, the first thought is "I won't look good in that." My tummy area causes me to be the most uncomfortable. I do NOT wear tank tops or tight shirts that show off my arms, back and stomach. So i'll throw on a baggy t-shirt and daydream of a better day.

One thing I am proud of is that I have at least one healthy meal replacement shake every day. It consists of 1/3 of my daily vitamins and minerals. The perfect blend of the healthy fats, carbs and protein that our bodies need to function properly. I could not live with out it! I started out using the Herbalife products in 2009 and it truly is a godsend. I was struggling with a negative self image for so long that I forgot what it felt like to be confident without faking it. .

How I felt about myself came out in my everyday life. Any one who knew me back then could tell you that I was emotional, sometimes even upset for no reason. I would turn down hanging out with my friends or doing anything to put myself out there, simply because I was self conscious! I know I am not alone in this and I am so passionate about pursuing the link to getting where you are to where you want to be!

Thanks to Herbalife I was able to go from 145 to 135 in a month and a half. I had so much more energy than before. I never knew that I could feel THIS good. Herbalife also puts a huge emphasis on personal development. I had discovered my passion for Wellness: for the mind, body, and soul.

The concepts are easy enough to understand and the education is every where, all you have to do is be committed and consistent. I notice that if I start my day with healthy choices it is much easier to eat healthy through out the day. Planning my meals and snacks is not a waste of time but a life saver. When I exercise, I feel on top of the world! So why not do it all the time? I never did, but all that's about to change.

There is nothing worse than feeling restricted or hating the workouts and not seeing any results. This will cause you to binge and purge or lose control and feel miserable. The key is not to restrict yourself but learn about the food that you eat and if it will interfere with your goals. If it is a sabotaging food choice, why would you want to eat it? If the beginning is a struggle, keep a notebook for your emotions to be laid out and understood will help tremendously. The more consistent you are with your healthy life style the faster and definite you will see results.

No time like the present to change my mind set to positive thinking and self control.

Yesterday was my first day doing the Insanity workout. We (my sister, boyfriend, and I) only completed the fit test and I felt as if I had a major workout session!

Earlier that day, however, I fueled my body with a deep fried chicken, bacon, BBQ sauce, topped with an onion ring, sandwich! Needless to say I didn't feel too good during the start of the program. This only made me realize that if I was going to push through a 45 min of intense interval cardio, I am going to have to fuel myself right if I want to be somewhat comfortable during these workouts! Thanks to my H3O workout drink, I was able to complete the work out with energy.

After I cooled down and my heart stopped racing, I felt as if my whole world changed. It felt so good! The 'high' you get after exercising is worth every drop of sweat and tears. I looked in the mirror and saw the fit,toned girl behind a little extra 'fluff'. I didn't think a negative thought this time, instead I knew that this is the beginning of an extraordinary journey. I am dedicated to achieving the results I want and reaching my goals. I want to maximize my potential and then turn around and help others, just like me, reach their potential too!

I will be keeping a detailed account on my transformation to prove that if I can do it, anyone can!

time to stop day dreaming...during business hours at least

Today is the day I sit down and organize my life... I recently started my own business as an Herbalife Independent Distributor. My goal is to educate people on healthy living, not just losing weight. I want to see people MAXIMIZE their potential. No one should be unhappy in their own body. You see yourself everyday...forty years down the road...YOU will be there..

Some people lose themselves in their job, current situations, and relationships. They can take care of everyone else.. and leave the most important goal on the way-side.. your own personal health and wellness!

What drives me everyday to do what I do is to see people's lives change! Just a few months ago I brought my Herbalife products to my Aunt who had struggled with obesity her entire life. Just imagine.. never feeling comfortable with yourself and just.. learning.. to DEAL. She also had a full time job and 5 little kids! How miserable to be pulled in so many different directions when you literally can't keep up.

I couldn't sit back and watch. So I ordered the Advanced program and seperated it all by day and by week. With notes of healthy food options and motivational quotes..it was easy as saying "let's do it." One month later my Aunt was down 35lbs.. and just BEAMED!! The best news is that she now has the drive to continue.. 60lbs down in 5 months.. 40lbs to go..

It's not just about the outside, there is no healthy obssession with the way you look. Some people are born lucky enough to have it easier than the rest of us.. but everyone has the chance to shine the way God intended us too.

It's not our fault that America's food makes us fat. It's a vicious cycle.. Even the 'fresh' fruits and veggies we buy are tainted with pesticides and chemicals. It's now time to EDUCATE ourselves and not be another statistic..

First Blog. Ever.

Hello everyone...

How do you start a blog? I have so much going on so I think it will be good to write it all down.. but then I start thinking.. and thats where the perfectionist in me starts to go wild.

The questions running through my head are.. What do I write about? Would people care? What if I completely mess up and its out there for any random joe or jane to look at... It's a little nerve racking.. However, I've already made it this far. Lets do it to it.

My day started at 6:50am... I had to work at 7am. I think its pretty neat when your internal clock basically screams "Why the heck are you still sleeping!" Although the time to get ready was the 5 minutes I had in the car.. PLEASE be a cute day.. I don't want to scare off potential customers! My steady clients are already stuck with me regardless of my morning glam**

Its nice to go to work in an enviroment where you can totally be yourself.

"Bright Colors..Cool Music..Blenders and Laughter"

If they laugh at you at least you made an impact. Id rather have that then.. RIP "what was her name again?" Know me bitches <3