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!