Time To Get Fit : Day One

 

And soo the journey begins I figured out what my diet and workout plan will be . I wrote down my bad habits and what can I do to improve to healthy lifestyle . I've gone online to research some diet plans I could follow and wasn't satisfied so I thought I would come up with my own . That way it won't seem like I'm following rules and also so that it can be easier for to follow . Now every thing that I document and come up with is solely based on my weight , height , strengths , and weaknesses . So I don't want anyone getting frustrated if your not having the same luck as me . It's not easy but with hardwork it can be done . Now as for me I am 5'5 and 239 lbs so that is definitely overweight .

 

I have to get rid of eating junk food , greasy foods , fast food , and fried foods . I have a knack for eating out everyday . YES , everyday ! I don't pack a lunch with me when I go to class so for lunch break I end up eating Wawa , Burger King , or Wendy's . Sickening right ?? Then when I go home I'm eating more fast food McDonalds , Checkers , Chinese Store , or wherever else is close to home . I learned that working out makes no progress when you're still having unhealthy eating habits there is no point . So with working out you have to make some sacrifices . Yes as I said before its easier said than done but it CAN be done . The first step into changing eating habits is SELF CONTROL .

Don't let anyone enable you and learn how to say NO ! I use to always give in say " I'll just start tomorrow or the 1st of the month " But with that mentality you will never lose weight or begin to eat healthy . Once in awhile is okay but once is every week is a no no . Once every week leads to twice a week and so on . You won't make progress with those guilty promises .                                              

 

Today I started out playing Just Dance 2014 I did a 40 minute workout , after that I did 10 squats and 10 sit ups . Everyday I will challenge myself to do more if I can . If you know you want make it past 5 or 10 its okay the progress will come . Every little bit counts ! One of my other goals is to at least drink 3 bottles of water each day . Once I get into that habit then I'll be able to drink a bottle of water with no problem .                                                                                                                         

Another plus to cutting out fried foods , soda , and junk food is skin care . There have been times in my life where I have gone months without drinking soda and my face would be clear as day . This is another reason why I will not be drinking soda , I will be putting up a list of items that I will be purchasing for alternatives for snacks and liquid nourishment . And of course this Friday coming up I will be ordering a waist cincher to give it a try and see what the fuss is all about with them . I know a few people are skeptical about so I will give it try and see if it actually works . I will be taking lots of pictures for PROOF . I wanna see firsthand results , soo if there are any inquiries just reach me at shanaelashawn@gmail.com and I can give you further details . 

 

Good Luck ! 

March 25th Before Results

Ok , I don't have a scale at home . So when I go to class in the morning I usually weigh myself . Today currently I am 239 lbs. my goal weight is 150 lbs. with no expected time limit . I know 150 is a little farfetched but if Mo'Nique and Jennifer Hudson can do it . Then I know for sure Shanae can do it . Having faith is one of the major steps of losing weight . Before you can turn to anyone else you must without a doubt in the world have FAITH in yourself . Like I said before in my last post I am losing weight for my sake not for others . If you are losing weight for someone else's approval then you are doing it for the wrong reasons . You are living your life for yourself not for anyone else soo if you feel good the way you are then stay the way you are . Stay true to yourself !

But as for me , I feel like have to lose this weight to make myself happy and healthy . I know with the right dedication , motivation , and proper dieting . I know for a fact I can get down to the size I want . Now for starters , my day starts at 7am Monday through Friday . I am in class for approximately 6-7 hours Monday-Thursday so when I get home all I wanna do is eat and sleep . But being a fulltime student and mother and working part time can be exhausting and overwhelming . A lot of mothers use that as an excuse not to exercise .

But ladies , use your kids as a tool to lose weight . Run around with them at the park or better yet let them get the exercise and join in with you . My one year old son of course doesn't understand the concept of exercising but seeing his mommy jumping and dancing around gives him acceptance and energy to do it along with me lol . It may be tiring but in the end its all worth it .

Welp , let's get into it . First question : What do I do to lose weight ?
For you New Jerseyans well if you live in South Jersey in specific . I live in Pennsauken soo im pretty close to Cooper River Park so its within walking distance . I walk there , walk around the whole park twice ( not the track , the PARK ) , then walk back home . Because of mother nature's bipolarness . I haven't done it in a month soo I substituted by playing the game Just Dance 2014 for the Xbox One . For those who wants to try it out you can it get from Wal-Mart , Target , Best Buy , Gamestop , etc. for 40 bucks . Its worth it , if you have a wii or xbox 360 with the Kinect you can also purchase it .

I play it for 45-60 mins every day . I always eat before I play it too . I rather eat and burn the calories than to eat then lay down and gain more weight . Even if you have the wii or xbox 360 w/ Kinect and you have any Just Dance , Michael Jackson The Experience , or any dance game play it for at least 20 or more minutes a day . Trust me it may seem like there are no results but each day makes a difference . The calories you burn the more fat you are trimming down .

I try to eat 3 meals a day not 2 . I have a habit of not eating then when I do eat I start to pig out smh , NOT healthy at all . So now when I do eat I eat in smaller portions . When dieting it doesn't completely mean stop eating and starving yourself . Its about what you eat and how much of it you do consume . One of my close friends gave me some advice for losing weight .

• Use a small bowl for eating smaller portions , if you over fill it then it probably means that you are eating more than you should be for dinner .
• Drink PLENTY of water . I know its easier said then done , get rid of the sodas and sugary juices !
• Do NOT use not going to the gym as an excuse for not exercising . Think outside the box and come up with an alternative to get in shape .

There are few tips to get you going . I am posting some pictures of some things that I do use to try to keep in shape .

I posted this on my instagram and facebook account but this what I drink . I don't drink throughout the day but just twice . You can get these from any supermarket and Wal-Mart supercenters . They are about 1.50 each and the juice I use to mix with it is Ocean Spray white peach cranberry (no sugar added) , Tropicana orange and Mott's apple juice . Its no substitute for water but it does great and it's healthy !

For those who wants to get into the gaming idea , I recommend this one . Its about 40 bucks and its definitely worth the money . It has a Just Sweat Option which calculates the calories you burn while playing this mode . Like I said before at least 20 mins or more a day playing these type of games . This could be a great alternative if you cant get to the gym !

My information if anything once again my email is shanaelashawn@gmail.com , instagram : musikjunkieee .

GOOD LUCK  !!

Introduction

As some of you may know me and some may not I would like to introduce myself , I am Shanae and I am a 22 year old mother of one . I came up with the idea of making a blog because people ask me all the time what am I doing to lose weight and how to do it . No I am not a personal trainer and nor am I  any type of fitness guru . I'm just like everybody else dieting , exercising , losing weight , and seeking results . During my 22 years of life I have never been nothing bigger than a size 7 . Now today I wear a size 17 or 18 depending on the pants . The left picture is when I was 20 before I was pregnant and had my son . The picture on the right is after I had my son .

I never had to lose weight because I had to and now I realize the frustration of maintaining a healthy diet . I would love to get back the person I was before I had my son . I'm not losing weight for the sake of looking for someone else but for the sake of me looking good for myself . Starting today I will be posting daily my weight , what I eat , and daily activities . I will also be posting the types of things I buy related to my diet and exercise .

Anything you would like to know that I may have not shared with you just let me know . Comment on below , email me ( shanaelashawn@gmail.com)  I am definitely available for advice , stories , support , and motivation . The more people that get involved the better ! I am excited to do this and hopefully I will be able inspire someone else to accomplish their goal just like me . Welp , good luck ! :)