I'm a 25 year old, active girl. I played competitive sports throughout high school and continued to stay pretty active up until now dabbling in different things from Bikram yoga to Crossfit and a marathon in 2011. I have pretty consistently "gone to the gym" and did what most of us girls do- some abs / get on the treadmill for 45-60 min and sweat my ass off. I have fluctuated up and down but never been overweight or skinny. I have always felt I was in decent shape but never felt great in a bathing suit and have days when I feel better about myself than others.
Like many girls my age I have struggled with figuring out how to eat and exercise properly for my post teenaged body. I have tried lots of different diets from low carb to vegetarian (that did not last long) and nothing stuck long term because after all they were diets not lifestyle changes.
About a month ago I saw a picture of a girl from my hometown. She had recently got into fitness competitions and looks incredible. Now I'm a little out of my element with the whole girls walking around in bikinis and heels thing, I know; anyone who knows me would say 'Kristie are you serious???'. But there's something about it! These girls have such strong balanced bodies. They are not just modeling skinniness and pretty faces but they are showing off the results of their strength, hard work and discipline and being feminine while their at it. They are average women with families and jobs who are putting health and fitness at the core of their lifestyle.
For the past few years I have felt a lack of energy during my every day life. I've felt dissatisfied with workouts because despite how hard I work there are not any real results. And some personal ups and downs have left me feeling like its time to do something for myself that will help me regain some self esteem that I know I need to and can get back.
That being said, for the first time I feel like a switch has gone off in my head I am off on a real path. Not a diet but a new healthy lifestyle. I am truly ready to make changes in my health, fitness and mental state. I am ready to be the energetic person I should be at 25. And I'm ready to make my body the best it can be. Why not?! We only get one body, so lets make the best of it people!My goal is to become the best me I can be physically, mentally and emotionally.
Time to Look good. Feel good. And Do good.
So I researched a bit and I said hmmm, I wonder If I can do that?! I asked a few more questions and signed myself up for a new lifestyle. For three weeks now I have been eating CLEAN. Working out SMART. And staying hydrated. And after only three weeks I feel more results than I have ever felt doing anything else. I feel energized, leaner, stronger and for some reason- I'm in a much better mood too. :)
This is just the beginning but I'm looking forward to sharing my journey!!! Keep posted!
Grateful,
Kristie
