I Belong Just the Way I Am

What a day!  Def negativity was flowing on FB and in my personal life, Max was being fussy and every time I was done praying BAM negative energy flowed right back into my heart/mind!  I'm a pretty positive person but today I had to bite my tongue and use wisdom.  Thank GOD!  Soon as Alex came home I was itching to leave and be released from my mommy duties.  But before I left I wanted to weigh myself - I haven't done so in awhile.  I was curious!  The good news is I have lost 40lbs!!!!!   I weighed 165lbs when I went in for my CSection (December 21, 2012) and now I am weighing in at 120lbs.  AMAZING!  Now you might be thinking do I worry about the number on the scale?  NOPE!  It does not define me. Do I want to be skinner?  NOPE!  Just want to be toned and be able to wear a sports tank (No more shirts).  It's just crazy to see how I used to look compared to now.  Yes, there are times that I look back but I think my body is different now cause I JUST HAD A BABY!  LOL!!  As you can see I am hard on myself.  Crazy I know!  LOL!!!    Hard works pays off - I'm proof!  Now you might be thinking how I did it?!  Simple:  Clean Eating, Shakeology, Exercise, Prayer and Determination.  Nothing crazy, no yo yo dieting, no crazy meal plans - just simple healthy foods.   As for my workouts just used what I know and added my PLBC twist to it.  I basically practice what I preach to my clients.  Everyday it's a challenge to skip my workout to stay home and be lazy but I look at my son Max and say NOPE!  Get your butt up and be that FIT MAMA you strive to be everyday!  It's not always easy leaving him or Alex but I have to take care of myself in order to be a good mother and wife.  Wherever you are in your fitness goals - DON'T GIVE UP!  Everyday press forward - use the negativity as motivation and just GO HARD!   YOU ARE WORTH IT!

Tonight's workout was AMAZING especially yoga!  I was able to challenge my mind and body - do poses I only dreamed of doing.  Tonight I did one (forgot the name hehehe) that I been seeing all over IG.   So, when I did it and the teacher complimented me on it all I could do was cry...tears of joy!  It just shows you that when you believe and go after your goals good things come out of it.   

My point in all of this is don't let the negativity bring you down.  I know sometimes it's easier said than done but def go into prayer and leave all the fear, anxiety and people's passive aggressive attitudes in Gods hands.  It's not our place to fix all that - Once you release it you'll feel a sense of peace!  It's like you just climbed this big mountain and you are on top yelling with your hands up THANK YOU JESUS!!   That is how I am feeling right now - PEACEFUL!!  I will take this peace and carry it into tomorrow.  New Dawn New Day - Good Night. 

God makes his people strong. God gives his people peace - Psalm 29:11