Mama, make YOURSELF a priority!

You see that title! That's exactly what I did these past 10 weeks! And I'm going to continue doing so!

If you are reading this, you probably saw my workout videos I shared DAILY! If you didn't, good for you. They were probably annoying to most. Maybe it motivated you, and maybe it didn't. The truth is, it wasn't for YOU. IT WAS FOR ME! I even judged myself at times. I wondered if there were moms on the other side watching me, wondering why I'm not focusing on my child, videoing my workouts to share for random people, and not playing with him in those moments. It's sad that I thought that but it's the truth. Sometimes he would join, but mostly he would be behind me playing or at school. My main job is technically a stay at home mom, and I cook, clean, play with a 3 year old all day, grocery shop, etc, all the adult life things. I don't have a gym near me where I can take my child and have someone watch him. I deserve 25 Minutes, maybe even an hour or 2 to myself to drink my pre-workout, write down my to do list, and goofy dance to music to get my lazy ass pumped up to do these damn workouts that no, I didn't wake up motivated to do.. Excuse my language, but I deserve to do something that makes ME feel good.

As a Mom, a lot of the times wanting to workout is easier said than done. We have multiple job titles and duties that seem to always have our attention. We have no ME time. Most of the time, me time is pointlessly scrolling social media watching women who are fitter do workouts that you want to feel motivated to do or whatever it is you do. I’m only saying this from experience. I think a lot of the times we first time moms, who don’t come back from a consistent working out background that we are kind of stuck when we think about it. We want a workout that is somehow going to make us feel like it’s worked so to say at that moment. I want to feel like I have lost weight or not be bloated or not feel sluggish, or just whatever it is that you may feel.

From my own personal habits, I would start by feeling motivated and just wanting to get back into a routine, and then a lot of the times I wouldn’t eat enough during the day and what got me was the late night binge eating. And then the next day feels like a complete butthole. I always used Kingston as an excuse as if I wasn't able to workout with him around. I didn’t want to have to take him on my runs. When he was little, yes it is easier but as he got bigger it's hard to keep a 3 year old in a stroller. I just can't deal with the anxiety of even thinking about it honestly. That's how I deal with a lot of things that have made me feel anxious since after having him, I try not to think about them until I have to. I also think not having a plan especially at home of workouts that I could do made it harder. I tried a program where it gave you workouts everyday similar to crossfit, but there was nothing to help me when it came to binging. I tried another one where I was like I could dance for workouts, lol NOPE. NOT INTO IT. TO make the long story short, when following my coach, she had a constant routine that she shared on her stories everyday. That eventually is what got me wondering. I can do that. I had tried P90X when I was younger, but one I was younger and to was like I can’t follow along with this. I also had no clue that P90X was beachbody. Anyways, I’m older and I have tried different things, and wanted to try this one. It worked and I honestly love it. You never know, I may go back to P90X now and be like BAM, I’m going to complete you NOW LOL.

What intrigued me about this program wasn't the workouts, it was actually the nutritional shake that the coach I signed up with was constantly sharing about. I think I followed her for more than a year before even asking about it. I had even seen stuff about the shake before not just from her, but thought that's way too expensive. Which it is, but here's a little background on me. I eat fairly well. I like to try new things. I love to try healthy alternatives and cook with different ingredients, but I'd either binge until my stomach was bloated or NOT EAT ENOUGH. There was no in between. So When I decided to ask for info. Actually I didn't directly message her. I filled out the health assessment and went from there. I found out that one the nutritional shake wasn't a PROTEIN SHAKE, which is one reason I liked the thought of it. I needed something that was nutritional in my food intake. But this shake also helps with not having the urge to BINGE. So that's where I decided to fill it out. It was honestly cheaper to purchase the challenge pack with the programs and the shake, than buy the shake by itself.

At this point, I told myself if I pay for the shake I need to commit to a program. But then I talk to her and tell her I need accountability. Well, it comes with it too! I was plugged into an accountability group full of women doing the variety of programs that come with a purchase and sharing their results. But again, I've started multiple programs, tried crossfit twice, and still quit. I would work out for a month or two and then come to a 3 month hault. What would I need to do to change that???

I was mentored and guided the entire way by the COACH I signed up with. And the first thing she said when signing up, the only way you are going to keep yourself accountable is by sharing your progress. And she was right! So I started awkwardly sharing my workouts. One to two clips at a time. It was definitely hard at first, but once I started it wasn't too bad. I then got into a mindset that it's not for them, it's for me. If they watch, they watch. If they don't, they don't. It's my accountability. Honestly, it was easier to post in the group when I first started, than on my own instagram. And it was because no one knew me. I had to get out of my comfort zone or I wouldn't have made any progress, and probably would have quit. I needed to show that I wanted to do the work and post it for MY accountability.

So here I am, and I made it to the end of the 10 weeks! And the shake & pre-workout were both worth my investment. But my main GOAL doing this program along with the shake, was to finish and remain CONSISTENT with working out. So am I done? NO. I'm committing to another program there! And I plan to do it again after that! Everything about it has been convenient for me. Not having to leave our camper and being able to do it anywhere and have a workout to follow along with has been amazing for me. I always thought I needed others physically to be there to do it with me for me to feel motivated. Coming from active duty back in 2014 and always being around others working out is why I thought crossfit would be my style. Nope I quit that too.

I'm sharing this here, because I deserve to share my progress! Mama's make yourself a priority! I don't know about you, but my sanity needs it haha

But this program and all that comes with it is what I needed!!

I lost a total of 9lbs

And 2 inches around my waist.

Starting weight was 135, ending was 126.

Even now, I'm not trying to get ripped, I'm not even trying to lose weight. We are currently trying to get pregnant. I'm going to take it slow with each new program and continue to keep consistency in my life. That is what matters and I want to make this a healthy habit. A Lot of people have come to me asking me questions about the workouts that I have been doing and stuff about nutrition. Listen, I’m no expert in any of those two things. But I do know from experience that consistency is what will make you feel your best. End result, you may physically look your best. It’s all up to you committing to something.

(All these are flexing, even the first one)

(These and below are not flexing )