Serious.

Today I wanted to show you guys a little something. I'm fully aware I put on weight, but I didn't stop to think that I might have put on more weight than I thought. I spent about an hour looking through pictures of me from a year ago. I was completely flabbergasted. I wanted to cry. A year ago, I was looking in the mirror and hating my body, everything about it. Now, I look back and I truly would like to slap myself for even having these thoughts. Anyway, the thing is, I don't want to look back in another year at my overweight self and think, "wow, I can't believe I ever hated myself, I look so much better than I do now!" So I am about to share with you, the ol' then and now pictures. Hold onto your socks folks, I know I should have.


 


                                                                     LAST YEAR!

THIS YEAR!


(With Mom!)




I never actually thought that it would be THAT easy to get caught up in...food! I've lost weight before, as a young teenager. I can do it again, I just need a whole lot of willpower and support.
Thanks for reading!

Party Like It's Ya Burthday.

That's right folks, it's my birthday today! Which also means lots of food. I woke up, my mom had left the cake she bought me on the table. With a little box full of maple candy, then she gave me a cupcake. Are you trying to kill me?! I didn't eat the cake, obviously. I just marveled at how pretty it is. Tiramusu! The candies, I reluctantly gave away... but I did eat the cupcake. Sue me! It was delicious.

Anyway, I'm going to Yoga tomorrow so don't freak. It's my birthday! Come on! I will however take it easy on the sweets. Its my birthday, but I also need to lose weight.

...Well, I'm gonna go eat half my cake, see you guys later!

Hardest. Night. EVER.

So today, I decided it would be fun to do two classes in a row at the gym today. One right after the other. First one, Zumba, a class based off of fun, quick step dancing, the next a yoga/tai chi/pilates class. Wow. Wow. Wow. Wow. I think I may have really sweat a bucket or two. But I feel absolutely fantastic. Getting back into this exercise thing has gotten me feeling more energetic and happy. It also has given me a little boost of confidence. I think I really am on a good road. Now that I got a really good taste of the effects of healthy living, I might just have to continue with it!
Time for a MUCH needed shower. Check in with you all tomorrow. :)

Very Scary...

So tomorrow, Saturday, at 10AM, I Haley Cook will be attending my very first yoga/tai chi/pilate's class. I have to admit, I'm just about pooping my pants. Its not that I'm scared of not being able to do it. I'm scared everyone else in the class will be in tip top shape, early 20's, and know exactly what they're doing. I'm going anyway, though! My options are hiding in the back of the class, or going up front to really understand. Hopefully I can get over my irrational fears, because I would rather understand and get a good workout then be totally lost and have wasted an hour and a half. Wish me luck!

I Vow...

So I've been going about things completely wrong. Lately I've found it SO hard to be eating healthy constantly, and to be exercising daily. It's so easy for someone to say, "you have to lose weight for you, nobody else," but it's so much harder than it sounds. I've been going about things, deep inside my head, with the idea that skinny is better. That skinny is what other people prefer to see. Even though I have hammered into peoples brains that curves are beautiful. So why can't I believe it for myself? I'm 6 feet tall, I will never be a stick. I need to embrace my curves, and get healthy. I do need to lose weight, but I have to keep the mindset that curves are good. Curves are sexy!

So I need you all to take this vow with me. Ready? Put your hand on your heart and repeat after me!

I _________ vow to feed my body the nutrients it needs. I will not starve my body. I will remember I was born with the body I have, and it is my duty to keep it healthy. And will allow myself good days, and bad days, but I will never give up being healthy.

Good day you guys. Stay tuned!
Love you all.

I Greatly Apologize...

To anyone that has been reading my blog! As you could probably tell from my extreme lack of posts, I also am extremely lacking motivation. I will try and hop back on the bandwagon, and keep you all posted daily. Sorry again, but you will definitely see more of me! :)

Day 3, Exercise?

So I went to the gym yesterday for the first time in a while. I went with my best friend, and there may have been a little more goofing off than working out happening. Oh well, life's about having fun right? Sure, Haley. Anyway, this friend was in ballet for the majority of her life so she showed me an exercise that helped her get her toned as heck body. Not only does it tone your body, but it makes every muscle in your body ache the next day.

The Toned Butt Fat Body Blaster: Lay on a mat, on your back. Bring your knees up, like in the sit up position. Now, using your core muscles, press your pelvis into the air, with your feet flat on the floor. I grab the sides of the mat, to make it a little easier. Once you're comfortable there, bend your left leg at the knee, and point it forward shooting all your energy out your big toe, note: with your pelvis still in the air. Hold it for five slow seconds, and repeat on the other leg. Do about 2 sets 8 on each leg and i guarantee you will feel the burn.