Weight Loss Problems

Supplement game on point 

Weight loss is *such* a pain in the you-know-what.

I am rolling my eyes so hard right now that I just saw my own brain. That is how frustrating I am. Not frustrated but frustrating. I know that I want to be healthier and in shape but I cannot seem to get my act together. I am probably doing this challenge like 65% right now because lately I have been having an issue with my nutrition.

Why do I keep getting in my own way? I have lost weight before, I know what I have to do, so what gives?

*sigh*

Have faith in yourself

Working out is not a problem for me whatsoever. In fact, I love it. Do you want to know what else I love? Food. Food, glorious food.

Moving on.

Something cool happened recently. I am finally feeling confident in myself and familiarized with all the machines. Gym time is go a flow time. It feels good knowing that I have good form and knowledge on what the heck I am doing, lol.

Also, I realized that I am finally getting stronger in regards to upper body. I am not going to brag at the pounds because it is very little, lol...BUT...I am getting stronger and the dumbbells I am using are looking less child's play like and a little more impressive, lol. So much for confidence, right?

I am so very thankful for my wonderful Coach Amanda Latona Kuclo and her big heart. Poor lady has so many girls to care after and super fans but she is super gracious and motivating to each and every once of us. Forget the fact that she is a newlywed and moved to a whole new state, but she has a new workout apparel line, has dealt with the flu, apparences, supporting her husband as he prepares for competitions, and I am sure she has her own problems (don't we all) but she is such a trooper! Thanks Amanda!

So I might have hit a little slump with my nutrition but I am fixing that and will continue doing what I can until it is all balanced again.

Thanks for reading!

Julia

Talents and Sharing

One thing I wanted before I began to blog was a watermark for my photographs. Not because my photographs are the best and people are going to rip them off but because I want people to have the ability to come back to my blog should something speak to them.

I came across a lovely lady through the OxyChallenge that is into graphics so I gave it a shot by contacting her right away and she made something super cute and creative. I love how she combined the lemon into the sunflower! So cute! My mind is just not creative like that, hahaha. If you have any graphic needs, please consider Tori and visit her website by clicking [HERE]!

It is wonderful when people share their talents; I wish I were more comfortable with sharing my talents, I suppose that just stems from a lack of self-confidence.

Something super cool happened today during lunch time. I was in need of a cucumber for my lemon chicken salad and I realized that I never purchased any this week at my local farm stand. Not 2 minutes later there was a knock on my front door and my neighbor was there with cucumbers that they grow in their yard. Local, fresh, and organic for the win, boo yeah!

When California is out of this drought, c'mon El Nino!, I am going to grow another veggie garden again and my yard will be gorgeous with sunflowers, hydrangeas, lillies, and various plants for butterflies, considering our town is a huge Monarch Butterfly sanctuary. Also, I want to have bird feeders and a bee water garden. A girl can dream and plan, right?

Do not forget to strengthen your talents every single day and then share them with others. You will bless a life and I know you will feel great making someone's day.