Thank God for a new day. Yesterday’s emotions were strong, but the only option I have is to keep going. A part of me wants to forget all about this challenge and eat pizza and tacos every day! But the other part of me says this too shall pass. I truly believe I am exactly where I need to be and that is what keeps me going.

I know life is meant to get uncomfortable so we grow from it but, just like extreme resistance training for our body, it hurts. No pain, no gain is a fact! I am aware that I must choose to be positive every day and some days will be easier than others. I am thankful for this blog because it really is helping me stay accountable. Thank you to those of you following this journey with me.

I have really put into practice the gratitude exercise from my e-book to stay on course. The mental part of the fitness challenge is the most important. This is what will make it successful or a failure! The more we understand the power of the mind, the better.

Today food recap:

• A protein shake for breakfast (216 calories)
• 2 eggs and one pear for lunch for a snack (244 calories)
• Shrimp, broccoli and white rice for lunch (372 calories)
• Fresh sea scallops, green beans & unsweetened coconut flakes

Total food calories for today: 1,963 calories — 26% Carbohydrates, 38% Fat, and 36% Protein

… And today’s workout recap:

• I worked out 3 times today and burned about 500-600 calories. They were medium intensity workouts but longer:
  • A one-hour upper body and ab workout on Zoom with my private client
  • A 30-minute live workout I shot at the gym
  • 25 minutes of cardio
  • and 15 minutes of back exercises.

I’m really focusing on toning my back again by training it 3 times a week with 1-2 days of rest in between. Back fat is my biggest problem area..

I am on track to losing another 2 pounds this week. I would love to lose 5 pounds in a week, but I know slower weight loss is more maintainable. Hoping to get back in the 150s by next week!