Since the middle of October I've been religiously going to the gym. I've always worked out a few hours a week by teaching dance (and call me crazy but teaching third graders HAS to be considered a work out also...but, that could be a whole other blog post). I mean, really going to the gym and weight training. Thanks to my super sexy boyfriend for teaching me how to do almost everything. I was always afraid to go to the gym because I didn't know how to work the machines and thought people would think to themselves, "wow that chick does not know what she's doing" but the truth is...I'm actually really good at it.
Truth is I've never LOVED my body - The problem is when you're a dancer you criticize every single mark, dimple, line, crease, ANYTHING on your body. Actually, I'm sure any girl does this but I am a true and strong believer in the fact that dancers have it the worse. Dancing in college I weighed 124 (I'm 5'3") at the most and when I looked at myself I saw an obese girl looking back at me because I might have been bloated one day or I was comparing myself to someone else with a stick thin body type. Honestly I've never had a killer bod, I've always just been a body that is "fine" or "good" but why not love it? It's not like I need to lose 100 lbs or even 10 lbs. I have it made easy for me to get toned and perfectly in shape if I want to be. Not to mention I'm 21 and only getting older - who doesn't want to have their dream body while they're my age?
After starting working out I am starting to really love myself and realize how blessed I am!
It's been three months now and things are going great. I weigh 5 less pounds than what I weighed the first of October (which puts me at about 117) and I am even rockin' a pair of jeans that are a size 25. I have to admit (and I swear I'm not bragging) I'm glad that I can still fit into my jeans I wore Jr year of high school. Although I think I lost some of what was toned before I am definitely gaining it back.
When I danced 5+ hours a day I didn't ever have to worry about gaining weight but since that ship has sailed (for now) I need to be making sure I am active! Although I haven't stuck to the best diet ever I keep reminding myself to eat healthy and drink less soda every day. I can totally feel a difference in how I feel.
When I danced 5+ hours a day I didn't ever have to worry about gaining weight but since that ship has sailed (for now) I need to be making sure I am active! Although I haven't stuck to the best diet ever I keep reminding myself to eat healthy and drink less soda every day. I can totally feel a difference in how I feel.
The best gratification of all though, was, the other day as I was working out this lady who was probably in her late 20's - early 30's (and in decent shape - I mean the chick was wearing just a sports bra and some yoga pants) came up to me and asked me what she should do to work her triceps out! Ummm...score! I'm now the girl at the gym who people look at and think, "this bitch knows what she is doing!" (I realllly have to double no, triple thank Colton for that!).
Not to mention I've been getting more compliments than ever like, "how do you stay so little?" and things like that. It makes the hour and half I put a day into sweating my ass off at the gym totally worth it.
Here is a jot down of my workout sched.
Not to mention I've been getting more compliments than ever like, "how do you stay so little?" and things like that. It makes the hour and half I put a day into sweating my ass off at the gym totally worth it.
Here is a jot down of my workout sched.
Monday - 15-30 minutes of cardio, & abs (plus I teach dance for 1.5 hours)
Tuesday - 15-30 minutes of cardio & legs
Wednesday - 15-30 minutes of cardio & abs, I add chest here if I have time, (plus I teach dance for 1 hour)
Tuesday - 15-30 minutes of cardio & legs
Wednesday - 15-30 minutes of cardio & abs, I add chest here if I have time, (plus I teach dance for 1 hour)
Thursday - 15-30 minutes of cardio & arms
Friday - 15-30 minutes of cardio & abs
Saturday - 1 hour of intense dance technique class (major cardio), & back
Sunday - This is my makeup day - I usually don't go unless I missed a day or two in the week. I usually keep it light even if I do go. With my crazy schedule it's hard to really go six times a week but it sure feels good when I do!
Also just a tip that Colton taught me, you should work out each part of the body with at least four different exercises for that specific muscle. Each exercise should be done in 4 sets, 10 reps each.
Oh and by the way here are my fitness goals:
-Lower body fat percentage, not just look good in a bikini but look irresistible in a bikini, wear those new cute in style shirts that show a little bit of your stomach this summer without feeling stupid about it, tone up, be stronger, get a belly ring for the hell of it (I know that's not a true fitness goal but I hate girls that don't have a perfect stomach and have a belly ring...so basically, I want a perfect tummy).
The reason for this blog post kids is just to say; STICK to your goals! You can do it, I can do it. It's all possible and so worth it. If you want something go after it - it's hard and it isn't immediate - I still have a long way to go but progress is there and anything is possible with hard work and determination. If you don't like something about yourself, CHANGE IT!
Also just a tip that Colton taught me, you should work out each part of the body with at least four different exercises for that specific muscle. Each exercise should be done in 4 sets, 10 reps each.
Oh and by the way here are my fitness goals:
-Lower body fat percentage, not just look good in a bikini but look irresistible in a bikini, wear those new cute in style shirts that show a little bit of your stomach this summer without feeling stupid about it, tone up, be stronger, get a belly ring for the hell of it (I know that's not a true fitness goal but I hate girls that don't have a perfect stomach and have a belly ring...so basically, I want a perfect tummy).
The reason for this blog post kids is just to say; STICK to your goals! You can do it, I can do it. It's all possible and so worth it. If you want something go after it - it's hard and it isn't immediate - I still have a long way to go but progress is there and anything is possible with hard work and determination. If you don't like something about yourself, CHANGE IT!
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