Beast mode: ON.
I sweat in the most awkward places, and I don’t care at all. It’s just a product of my hard work day in and day out. I’ve been really KILLING it at the gym. I’ve been consistent, I switch it up every time I go, I try new things, and I push myself. My eating for the past month (since March 1st) has been spot on. There’s been many parties, events, and outings where I could have easily slipped up, but I haven’t. My head is finally in the right place, and I’m making sure it stays there.
A lot of things are happening within the next few months!:
- I’m seeing Jillian Michaels in May with my boyfriend! She’s doing a U.S and Canadian tour this Spring and it’s called Maximize Your Life. I can’t wait! We also happened to get really good seats! She’s a very inspirational woman in my life. I’ve read books from her, magazines articles, and watched her for years on Biggest Loser. To get to watch her speak and only be feet way from her is just way too exciting! :)
- I joined a weight loss betting website! It’s on dietbet.com, and basically you bet $25.00 that you can lose 4% of your body weight in 28 days! There’s a big pot of money, and all the winners split the pot at the end of the 28 days. I think it’s a really good idea to help people stay consistent and win a little cash along the way. It’s been really helping me personally stay in line… because I mean really, who wants to throw away $25.00? Surely not me.
- Also in May, I will be running the Broad Street 10 Mile Run again this year! I’ve learned a great deal this past year, and one of the most useful/important things I’ve learned in the world of exercise/running is to STRETCH after you are done your workout. For such a long time, I didn’t stretch after I worked out, and that inevitably lead to a groin injury on my right leg a MONTH before Broad Street. It was devastating at the time, but I pulled through and recovered. I even ran the 10 mile run last year with it still being partly injured. This year, however, I stretch long and hard after each work out, and it has made ALL the difference. Whenever you don’t stretch, your body feels tight. Your muscles are warm after a hard work out and you need to stretch them out! My flexibility has also dramatically improved since I started implementing stretching into my routine.I hope to really improve my time this year being that I’m more knowledgeable now :)
- I will be seeing the band The Postal Service in June with my best friend! I’m not one to really go to music concerts (I used to when I was younger, but it’s really not my thing anymore). The Postal Service is a rare exception. My best friend and I have many memories singing their songs in the car on our many gym outings/adventures we took. Being that I haven’t gone to a concert in about two years, I’m definitely pumped to see them!
- I just recently hit the 6 month mark at my “new” job (I work at a bank). I use the word new loosely now, since I have been there 1/2 a year already! I can’t believe how fast time seriously goes. So, soon enough, I will be cross-trained on the sales side of the office. It’s going to be a whole new ballgame, and there’s going to be so much to learn, but I know I can do it. It’s a bit daunting to think about, but when I think about how I first started this job not knowing anything about the banking world at all (and how much I’ve learned in just these 6 months alone), I know once I get the hang of everything, I’m just going to dominate.
- I have a meeting in April with the admissions counselor at the four year school I want to attend in the fall. I’m nervous but really excited! Basically, it’s called a “Decision Day” and they will tell me right on the spot if I got in or not. I definitely have way above the required GPA you need to get accepted, so I’m not too worried, but I still definitely want to make a good impression!
More updates to come! Hope everybody is doing exceedingly well. If you need anything, don’t hesitate to send me an ask!
