Operation ALIVE!

yzgetsfit

So when I started working out in 2015 I weighed 148.5 lbs and seriously was not one but self-conscious, or worried about my health. I started working out because a friend convinced me to buy a gym membership so she didn't have to go alone, although we grew apart, the gym became my sanctuary. I was going 6 days a week and eating oh so clean! I went down to 116 lbs within a couple of months! You bet I was proud of myself, BUT here's where the bad negative mindset started to kick in. I started feeling as if it wasn't good enough, I felt like I couldn't take any days off, and Whenever I had a cheat meal I'd beat myself up over it for hours on. It was a long 2016 for me that's for sure, with tons of ups and downs. Weeks I'd go hard and weeks I wouldn't go at all. In November and December of 2016 I was going through a phase where I was very busy with life and wasn't able to attend the gym every single day, so I made it a point to eat super clean since I wasn't attending the gym as often as I once did. With some healthy eating and the help and encouragement of MyFitnessPal I went down to 107 lbs, the lowest I had ever been. I hadn't ever been 107 lbs even in my teens. I was so proud of myself, and then again when January and February of this year hit, life hit again, and I went through a weird mood phase and my mindset was taking over. Fast forward to now.. I went back up to 112 lbs. it's not bad, I'm not saying that but I wasn't feeling good, I missed feeling healthy so I decided to do something instead of saying I'm going to. Just this last week I went down to 108.5 lbs. And the small changes I made have definitely changed my entire perception on life. I cut out meat this entire week, I drank a whole bunch of water with lemon and mint in it, I stopped snacking at night unless it was watermelon or an orange and I cut out a lot of dairy except for in my coffee which I cut down as well. The choices you make every day are critical to see real changes. I'm so proud of myself for sticking it out this entire week. I haven't even craved any meat all week long and it was just an experiment that I just might continue and turn into a lifestyle. My take of vegetarians and vegans have definitely changed as my moms a vegetarian. I believe that our bodies need whole foods that are fresh, natural and nutritious. Our bodies don't want processed foods, foods filled with chemicals, hormones and steroids. All of these medical issues and acne come from the things we consume believe it or not. I'm not a Doctor or know it all but I do know one thing for sure, our bodies are meant to consume the things that were naturally grown on our earth. That's it. So I'm here to share my journey and support others as well. I'd love to read about your journeys! I don't have a goal weight I just have a goal to be happy and healthy