Never Miss a Monday Pt. 6

Ugh another busy week last week! I neglected my blog for awhile but now I am back. Three more weeks of school left and I will be free for a very brief while till summer semester begins. So even though I didn't post for last monday, I hope you all found some motivation to get you through your week. Even though I was sooooo busy and tired all week, I made it to the gym 4 out of 5 days, I had my Bella Rose spayed, went to the eye doctor (new prescription... *sarcastic* yay), stayed up late studying and doing homework and got through 2 tests and 1 quiz. I am really trying to be more active in my life. As soon as I feel an excuse coming on I nip that shit in the bud QUICK! It works most of the time at least. So this week is no different. I will continue to get shit done and be more optimistic about things. I won't let setbacks become dead ends for me. 

Shantece G.

Music: 

  1.  Cardi B. - I Like It ft. Bad Bunny & J Balvin (Really any song from her new album will be sure to get you hyped)
  2.  Big Sean - Dance (A$$)
  3. Ludacris - My Chick Bad
  4. Monique Bingham & Black Coffee - Deep in the Bottom (of Africa)
  5. Jax Jones - Housework ft. MIke Dunn & Mnek

Workout:

So this week, my goal is to go to the kickboxing gym everyday! It's a difficult workout but I know that I am ready to take on the challenge. Speaking of challenges, this week starts a 10 day Abs challenge I joined. I have been working with Latrice Alston and her Stay Fit Motivations group for a few years now. Latrice is amazing. She is a certified personal trainer who actually cares about her clients. She has a proven method and I love doing her 21 day challenges. You have to see some of these women after the challenges, they have amazing results! I have done quite a few challenges and even with my PCOS, I was able to lose weight following her direction. She is amazing at communicating and paying attention to everyone's needs even though it's all virtual. She uploads workout videos for us to follow and even helps with meal planning and small daily challenges like "Thirsty Thursdays" where you are challenged to drink 8 bottles of water by the end of the day. It sounds silly but it's the little things that become habits and those habits that will get you results. So why am I still struggling with my weight? Well honestly, because I was never as dedicated as I probably should have been in the challenges. I worked hard but deep down I know I could have worked harder, and honestly the blame is on me because as soon as those challenges were over I went back to the same lifestyle. You have to be ready mentally to really start making the changes you need, otherwise you are just going through the motions, and that's what I was doing. This time I am ready and I am going to succeed! So I will be adding this challenge to my plate and I am ready and excited for what's to come. If you want to join Latrice's Stay Fit Motivations FB group, there is a lot of support and advice within the community of women there. You can also keep a look out for new challenges and join me! 

 

Food:

So for the first three days of the Abs Challenge we can only have Soup, Salad or Smoothies. So here are a few awesome, quick smoothie recipes.