This Christmas

Ok, well maybe NOT this Christmas, but Dec, 25th 2016, I got myself the best gift EVER! I decided that day, I would focus on  slimming down, BUT never depriving myself again. I has been exactly one month and I'm down 6 lbs. I am honestly so proud of myself! It wasn't easy, but I'm proud I decided to do this for myself! I have been eating foods I love (in moderation) I mean, last night I had ice cream, and I weighed in this morning at 138. It's the greatest feeling EVER! I'm learning to feed my cravings, but not over due it. For women especially, it can be harder to control binge eating and cravings because of our bodies. Which girl can curb cravings around her period? Close to none. It took me so much time to be able to do that! Now I don't worry about overdoing it because I give into my cravings. I'll have a serving size of the chips, a piece of the chocolate, and on days that I burn extra calories I'll even indulge in a full dessert. If this was two years ago, I would have caved after just that little taste. I would have fallen off track and ruined all my hard work. It's honestly easier than you think. If you count out exact servings and monitor your caloric intake you can enjoy the things you love also. I have about a little bit over a month to be down to 130. This summer I'm aiming for a lean 125. Ultimately, my goal is not what the number on the scale says, but I would love to be at 12% body fat.

Today's workout: bicep focused

Cable  straight pull shoulder raise:

4X10-15 reps

Cable curls:

4X12 reps

Seated military press:

4X12-15 reps

Superset barbell curls:

4X10 reps

Drop set dumbbell curl:

20 lbs 10 reps per arm regular curl

17.5 lbs 10 reps per arm hammer curl

15 lbs 12 reps per arm concentration curl

Repeat 3 X's

Cardio:

Elliptical: 26 mins