Before embarking on my 1,000 mile journey in 2015, I’ve decided to write a little about my journey and how I’ve ended up here.
From about the time I was able to walk I was doing gymnastics and cheerleading and as I got older I was active at least 5 days a week, often having two workouts a day. Fast forward to college – I decided to quit the D1 cheer team that I was on and eventually transferred schools and joined their D3 squad. I had managed to stay active and never really gained too much weight. College came and went and I began a desk job. The weight really started to pile on (I’m only 5’3’’ so any weight gain really shows). Eventually, I got engaged and lost the weight (full disclosure- I lost weight the wrong way) to fit into my wedding gown for my 2011 wedding. After the wedding, the weight just started piling on. I understand that some people would not have considered it “piling on the weight” but to me I was fat and unhappy with myself. Each person’s fitness and health journey is their own and no two are the same. I felt miserable, stopped caring about clothes and avoided taking pictures like the plague. I didn’t want to face that I had let myself get so out of shape. 2012 through September 2013: I realized I needed to make a change and completed 3 rounds of insanity. Towards the end of 2013 I registered for a 5k with my sister and discovered my love of running! September 2013 – August 2014: Running, cross training: stair master, bike, weights, etc. August 2014 – December 2014: Bikini Body Guide – completed the entire 12 week program without skipping a single resistance workout & continued running. So here I am… the conclusion of 2014 and I’ve decided to run 1,000 miles in 2015. Along with that, I’ve also gained a new outlook on eating. I’m trying a new program where I’ll be eating a much larger breakfast than I currently do and smaller meals after. I know people who’ve gotten great results. I’m going on vacation in August and my main goal is to feel amazingly confident in a bikini. I LOVED being in a bikini back in the day – I really took that for granted and will fight to get it back!
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