So. You want to change your lifestyle? What's stopping you??

I love days like today. I got up early, hit the gym, cardio (ya, that's everyday) and abs. Got my grocery shopping for the week done (stayed $35 under the budget! Saweet!) and then picked up the bigs from their dads. Scott doesn't go to work until 11am on Sunday, so we even had time to hang with him for a bit before he had to leave. I got the whole house cleaned yesterday and Scott's mom came over that night and we were able to have a date night. Soooo.....that means the rest of today is a lazy, relaxing one at home with my monkeys. Even though I'm not a "lets make crafts and read stories all day" kind of mom, just being here with them means everything to me. And Scott gets home at 4pm and Sundays we get the kids a fun dinner (usually pizza) of their choice. It's a good day.

 

 

 

So, I have to tell you. My shins are covered in bruises and welts and I am damn proud of them! I have deadlift wounds! I feel like a bad ass with my shins all tore up. And I'm lifting heavier which is showing nicely by the callouses on my hands! To some of you, you just might not get this at all. "Why the hell would she be happy because of bruises and callouses?!" And those that get it, "F*ck ya! You're doing it right!" I thank YOU! I still have a lot to learn. Scott and I set a weekly schedule so I know what I am working on each day. Three of the seven days he is with me and the days we are not together, he will tell me what to do. I found that if I Google "bicep/tricep" workout (or whatever I am doing), some great images will show up and that's helpful as well.





I've had two different women on two different occasions approach me about my competition, totally supportive and totally inspired...but BOTH asked me how Scott felt about it. Is he supportive? Jealous? I laughed and said absolutely not. He's my #1 support and my #1 fan. They proceeded to tell me how lucky I was and how their boyfriend and husband would never be ok with it. I just can't understand that. Why?? In order to compete, you have to completely change your lifestyle. But it's a healthy change. You're diet is good and you work out everyday. Why would that make them jealous or unsupportive? Because you are on stage in a bikini? I know for a fact, this is going to make Scott proud. I have to say, in my opinion there is issues with those relationships. To have your partner not support you in something that is a positive thing in your life....you need to stop and ask yourself, why?? Why won't they support me?? Scott knows if I have my heart set on something, I'm going to do it no matter what. No one and nothing will stop me. Luckily we haven't been in a situation that he wasn't supportive. He had his doubts about Younique, but so did I. Now that he has seen what it is capable of, he's a believer! When he came home from work and I told him about inTANsified, he was on board 100%, no hesitation. Everyone knows Scott and I don't have a perfect relationship, there is nothing wrong with being a bit dysfunctional. But we have each others back no matter what. I've always dealt with insecurity. But I have gotten so much better. If you or your partner is insecure and jealous...you need to get that shit under control or you're never going to make it. Scott is doing this journey with me and who knows, maybe one day he will be on stage. When he's fit, he has the body builders dream physique! As cheezy as this sounds I'm starting to agree with this:

Since I decided to compete, working out and being healthy has become a passion...maybe an obsession....(okay, diet part not included! That will continue to develop over time) and it truly has helped mine and Scott's relationship grow in a different way. If you're looking to make a lifestyle change, whether it be just for yourself or you want to compete but your partner is not on board, now is the time to sit down and communicate your goals. If they are into fitness, let them know you're ready to join them and want to be a team. If you're into fitness, but they're not, ask them to join you in your new fitness journey and get healthy together. I can honestly say, doing this together is one of the best decisions Scott and I have made. We are a power couple with big plans and people know this, but I look forward to being a power FIT couple. So when people say "Wow, you guys look great! We (I) wish I could be like that!" we can bust out our  before and after pics and SHOW people, that they CAN do it. We aren't any different than Joe Shmoe next door. But we got up off the couch and did work. Together. ANYONE can do it if they put their mind to it. Don't let anyone stop you. Get them to join you.

This is so Scott and I. Especially when its cheat meal day coming up! It can be you too....kick that jealous, insecure crap out the door. You will be so much happier when you do!!