Staying Motivated

Earlier this week I was talking to my little sister on my way to the gym. When I needed to get out of the car and go inside I said to her, "Hey, I gotta go. Time to workout so I can get little" (joking about the little part, I know I am little already). Her response was, "Yeah, before you get big?" 

She was of course making reference to me getting pregnant sometime in the future (she is hoping for the near future). After her comment I simply said, "Yup, exactly. I want to see my abs before I lose them for nine months. Hopefully that will make it easier to find them again later." Then we both laughed and she said after I finally (like it has been so long) give her a niece or nephew we can have a race to see who gets their abs first.

This whole conversation happened in a joking manner between sisters, but it really got me thinking. What is my motivation to get in shape right now? 

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My husband and I have talked about kids (maybe not as quickly as some people would like - ahem, Mattie), and so I would be lying if I didn't say that I wanted to be in really good shape before and during my pregnancy. There are so many benefits to it (check out this list), I really can't see a reason why I shouldn't be. 

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Starting Over, Again

I mentioned in my goals that I really need to work on my working out/fitness. This has probably been the umpteenth time I have said that, but I really want to commit. I made it to the gym three times last week and will again this week.

I am my biggest competitor/critic. No one can make the changes I want to see but me, and that is my problem - I get complacent and do not stay committed. My idea for keeping myself accountable and on track is by making a fitness journal. I still use bodybuilder.com to track workouts and measurements and stuff, but I like things in my hands physically (I am a list/notebook/planner person) so fitness journal it is.

So, what am I putting in my journal? Here are the general sections.

Goals

I know I am not a big person, but I still have jiggly places. My goal is to turn the jiggles from fat to muscle, this means I will gain weight and look smaller. (Each month I will set a specific goal)

Measurements and progress photos

Both Nate and I are going to do this at the beginning of each month to keep us going. It is hard to argue that you are doing enough if your February picture looks worse than your January one.
Measurements that will be included: calf, thigh, hip, chest, arm.

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Words for your Wednesday

So, seeing as how I was without power/internet at home for four and a half hours last night, this is a simple post for the day. I always love finding inspirational and fun sayings (from Pinterest mostly) that are designed well and I thought I would share some of my favorites as of late. So here are some words for your Wednesday!

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Happy Wednesday!

xo,

KatiAnne

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Monday Motivation

It is summer - obvi! Summer means lake days and pool time with friends among other things, so naturally it is a key time to work or the figure. Luckily I have my amazing husband to make me a workout program. Below are the first two weeks of the program he came up with for me. By focusing on weights and only doing heavy cardio two days a week, I should see the results I am dreaming of - along with good eating habits. Each day I start off riding a bike or on the elliptical for about 10 minutes to get myself going.

Miss Indiana during the 2014 Miss USA Competition | See full article by E!

Also, just wanted to give a shout-out to Miss Indiana rocking her body during the swimsuit competition last night. The social media world was giving her so much praise for her healthy body, and I must agree she looked fantastic. And congratulations to Miss Nevada on becoming Miss America 2014 - you are stunning!

xo,
KatiAnne

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