Motivation & Determination

This past week has been very tough for me. My personal life is consumed with high stress levels and anxiety that has lead me to some bad food decisions and a negative "I don't care" attitude. Probably more so this week than any week in the last 4 months. Yesterday I sat on the couch and watched tv most of the day. I was being lazy and just sat there craving ice cream, I literally contemplated for about 20 minutes whether or not I should get up and eat some. Finally I started to go through my phone and pictures and saw a quote that someone posted that really made me think. "Motivation keeps you moving, Determination keeps you going". I realized that this past week is making me back track, if I continue with this attitude all the progress I've made is out the door. I jumped up grabbed a peach and ate that instead of ice cream. As I ate my peach I started to write down my July goals and mapped out my food prep for the week. Life can get really busy and there are a lot of bumps in the road but you have to keep going. I need to stay focused. I'm not willing to throw it away just yet.

Here are my goals for the month of July. I know it's July 8th but it's not too late and it's a new day and a fresh week. 

July 2013 Goals

July Goals
- Try new foods (going to google new recipes to try)
- Pull-ups 2-3 (need to work on this....major weakness of mine)
- Leg day 2x a week (legs & booty need some work)
- Juice 1x a week (I loved doing this and have stopped going to pick it up again)
- Carb Cycling 
- Lose 1 lb (I'm not really concerned with the scale that much anymore)

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Thank you for reading! 

<3 Diana
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Holidays & Being Healthy

Happy Friday! I hope everyone had a safe and fun 4th of July.  I tried my best to stay on track. I woke up yesterday and went to the gym and got a great workout in. I did not drink a a gallon of water but I did drink half a gallon. We celebrated the 4th with our neighbors & set off our own fireworks. The mini show we had was awesome and we had a good time. 

I was proud of myself for keeping away from all chips and dips.  I did eat the food which were ribs and beans. For dessert, one of my neighbors made rum pudding and rum cake so I had a couple of bites to not be rude. Overall I could have done without the beer but I'm not perfect and today is a new day and the start of the weekend. No booze or unhealthy food for me. Yesterday was perfect and enough!

As time goes on I am getting better. It's a lifestyle change but mistakes happen. I can't beat myself up over them just learn from them. 

Our Firework Show

July 4th, 2013

<3 Diana
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Happy 4th of July!

 Hi everyone! 

I would like to wish everyone a safe and healthy 4th of July! Try to make healthy choices today. :-)

-Diana

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Progress up until July 2013

Happy Tuesday! I hope everyone had a great Monday and is starting the week off with healthy food and great workouts planned.

I wanted to share my progress pics for the month of June-July. This picture was taken at the beginning of June and two days before the end of the month. I'm seeing more progress. It's taking time, I knew this wasn't going to be overnight but I'm happy with my results. 

 

Beginning of June 2013 and end of June 2013

 Here is my progress from March until the end of June 2013. 

March-June 2013

I'm working on my goals for the month of July. I'm not quite sure what my new goals will be but I will definitely post them. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail me. 

Thank you for reading!

<3 Diana 
xoxoxoxoxo


 

Girls weekend!

I hope everyone had an amazing weekend! I was happy to reunite with my college girlfriends. We were in an organization called C.H.I.C.S @ FSU. (Caring and Helping in Community Service). Our organization worked with a lot non-profits around the Tallahassee area. We haven't seen each other in 4 years so it was such a great time with a lot of laughs.

I tried my hardest to eat healthy all weekend but it wasn't easy. I brought a ton of good snacks to stay on track. I brought baby carrots, yogurt, water, coconut water, almond milk, apples, blueberries, protein bars, etc. On Saturday I couldn't sleep in so I was up early and a little bored (the girls were sleeping in from their hangover). I decided to relax and eat my flavored Greek yogurt (I buy plain now so this was exciting) and I read my fitness e-magazine. 

I wanted to share some pictures from the weekend. =) 

Cheers to C.H.I.C.S @ FSU Alumni

I'm back to work and resuming normal life again. It's a new month, new day, and new week! Start to think about your new goals for the month and set them. Today is the perfect day to do so. I will be setting my new goals for the month soon and I will be posting progress pictures as well.

Stay tuned and thank you for reading!


<3 Diana 
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My old party self.....new not so much party self

This upcoming weekend a few of my girlfriends from college are flying into town for a mini reunion. I'm sooo excited for this reunion. I'm also looking forward to my cheat meals and to have some drinks with a lot of girl talk.

In college I was a party animal, I would party 3-4 nights a week. I would drink and then eat late night fast food meals every single time I would party. Those were fun times and I will never regret the experience. Looking back at college, I really can't believe how bad I ate. I would also crash diet because of spring break just to lose a few pounds. It was a different lifestyle and the old me.

Here are some pictures of myself in college. I am 10-15 lbs heavier than my current weight right now. Remember I'm 4'10 in height, taller people are able to carry 10-15 lbs a tad bit better than us short girls. =)

Mexico 2009

senior year of college

banquet in college

I would be a liar if I said that I don't go out anymore or have fun with friends. I don't party 3-4 nights a week anymore. I don't have late night fast food binges. I will go out with friends maybe 1-2 times a month. I will enjoy myself a beer, a glass of wine, a mimosa, etc. I don't go crazy like before. I'm not perfect. I work out and do my best to stay fit. I eat clean and I make an effort. My will power has changed, the old me would give in easier and now I don't. I don't like to ruin all the hard work and time I've put in but I also want to live my life without beating myself up every time I eat something that isn't healthy. People will argue and say that you have to give it all up completely to be fit and in some cases you do to get those extreme results. If I wanted to be a body builder or a fitness competitor my lifestyle would be different. 

Right now my endurance is amazing. I can call myself a runner. I go to the gym and I know how to properly work out. I know how to feed my body with good nutrients and I know how to eat clean. Until I decide I want to be a body builder or compete....I'll give it all up. Right now I enjoy being healthy and fit and having some fun in between. =)


Here are some current pictures. I am 10-15lbs lighter than the ones above. You can see the difference in my face.

June 2013

Recent Wedding

April 2013

Hope you've enjoyed the pics & thank you for reading.

<3 Diana
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Happy Hump Day!

We are one day closer to Friday! At this point in the week some people start to decline in the motivation department. I have come to a point where I really enjoy working out. My career is very stressful and I work long hours so my workouts are something I look forward to each day. I wasn't always this way but now it is a stress reliever for me.

Here are some motivational quotes for you!

Truth

 

What's up biceps!

  <3 Diana
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