The End is Near

I've been working with a trainer and boxing for several months now - I finally decided to up my boxing to three times a week and couldn't be happier with the results.  It's been my fear that a year after I got married that I'd be one of those people who everyone looks back at my wedding pics, looks at me and is SHOCKED that I'm the same person.  I didn't want to be that girl that worked so hard the year leading up to my wedding to stay fit...and then let it all go.  That being said, a few months post wedding, I had packed on a few extra #s. I mean, can you be surprised? I had practically cut out bread, pasta, fast food, beer (oh beer, the things you do to my waistline) that whole year leading up to my wedding.  I had set a goal for myself and wasn't going to stop until I was there...and once there, I had to make sure that those hundreds of dollars I spent on alterations were just fine.  So that being said, I came back from Hawaii a few lbs heavier, big deal right? It was a big deal when that number because five extra #s and then seven...no matter how many salads I ate or how many miles I ran, I couldn't get that number down much.  

I'm back ladies and gentlemen and I have to credit it yes, to hard work, eating right and working out, but most importantly - the change in my workouts.  I'm still a few lbs within my goal, but thanks to Trainer Mike and the sargents at boxing - I'm in the best shape of my life.  I'm literally a lean, mean, fighting machine.  You can thank these guys for all the yummy recipes I add on here.  If I weren't working hard to stay fit...I certainly wouldn't be cooking anything but grilled chicken and veggies :).

Remember - switch up your workouts.  Just because it always worked before, doesn't mean it always will work.  Your body changes as does your body's needs and it quickly becomes accustomed to what you do and eat.  The closer you get to your goal, especially if you're already relatively fit, the harder it will be and the stricter you need to be with what you eat and your workouts.  Keep plugging - save indulgence for one cheat meal a week - avoid full cheat days.