Everyday Fit Girl

Hey Friends, 

I have not kept up with this blog but I am starting up my 2018 fitness journey again after getting hit with the flu so I think this would be as good a time as any to start this up as well. Getting back into writing is so important to me as well as empowerment and I believe this blog is a great outlet for that, even if only 1 person is reading, its so worth it to me.

I read an instagram post a few days ago while I was scrolling through some transformation pictures. I thought it was interesting because there was a huge text caption that went along with it. Because it was instagram I rolled my eyes and started to scroll past, who really goes on insta to read an essay? No one. But, as I scrolled through, I caught some words that made me stop and I ended up reading a good portion of it. 

I think we underestimate the value of a back story. It’s what makes a person you’ve never met someone you can relate to. So, I decided I needed to put out my story, not only for you all to read but also as a cathartic reflection on how I got here. Reflection is good... in manageable doses. 

Ever since I was a child, my parents always had me in after school activities and Saturday events, which almost always mainly revolved around sports. I carried that into my high school years, playing 3 sports year round and sometimes doing travel and high school teams at the same time. I never had to think about staying in shape, it came so naturally. That allowed me to indulge and eat whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted. And to be honest, not that I’m blaming her, but my mom never taught me to control that or how to eat right. I’m 5′3 and at my best weight I was about 135 pounds.

So I carried the bad eating habits with me into college but I didnt play sports. I was studying engineering and felt extremely overwhelmed my first year because I never had to try to do well in school. Pair that stress, with my bad eating habits along with a terrible lifestyle of no working out, unlimited food at the dining hall and binge drinking, and the weight started coming on pretty quickly.

When I graduated college I think I was at around 155 lbs. I had about 2 months between graduation and starting work and I put on about 5 pounds in that time. I moved out from Jersey to the Midwest for my 1st year at work and I lost 10 pounds cooking for my self and working out 2 hours a day because I didn’t know anyone and didn’t have much else to do. Then my work schedule got turned upside down and I had to work nights. I stayed around 155 the whole time but had terrible sleeping and eating habits. 

I got transferred back to Jersey for my 2nd year at work and got up to 165. I’ve been there ever since and just can’t seem to get myself below 160 again. 

I’ve since moved once more and have been in Vermont for about 5 months. My current weight is about 168 pounds. I’m going on a trip in March and would like to be at around 150-155 with the ultimate goal weight being 135-140. 

I am trying to focus on my eating habits and will be starting the BBG workout. 

I know we hear this over and over again but we all need someone to keep us honest. I’ve tried countless times to keep myself on track and I’m WAY too lenient (..maybe a bit biased?) and it never works.

This time around my best friend and I are keeping each there accountable and starting with short periods of time. A 1 month bet with an allotted number of days where we can go above our calorie count. 

MyFitnessPal is the best app (in my opinion) to track calories. Just seeing how much calories are in a specific meal is enough to make me correct my portions. We don't deny ourselves anything but it really is all about portion control (I know total cliche). 

The very first week was SO hard because I was used to eating so much, I wasn't hungry really but I had a ton of cravings. Having that person to send a quick text to and say “Dude, I can’t do it I need some chocolate” and having him calm the cravings down is really what I need, especially when I’m sitting at my desk and all I want is a bar of chocolate or a bottle of soda to get me through the 2pm laziness.

So think about approaching the fitness journey with a friend or family member. I know sometimes we just want to do everything ourselves and show everyone what we can accomplish but asking someone to go on the adventure with you doesn't make it any less of an accomplishment!

This blog is dedicated to everyone who can’t dedicate 10 hours a day to their fitness journey. Those who are just starting up their career and 110% invested in it but are trying to work in time to take care of themselves.

I’m 23 and only a year into my career. The first 9 months of 2016 I dedicated 18 hours a day to work then 6 hours to sleep. 

Follow me as I try to navigate through building my career and getting myself physically and mentally strong again. 

I will share my journey, stories, successes and failures with you to hopefully help you on your way! 

Things get really hard sometimes and all you want to do is bitch about it. That’s fine but let’s work out about it too!!