Gonna Make You Sweat: Day 8

A picture of the best moment of your life

           

      

First off, I know this is 100 day picture blog and 100 days have probably passed since I last wrote, but life has been in the way. Hopefully with the changing of the season comes a change that allows me more time to read and write. Two things I dearly miss right now. 

    

I've had many great moments of my life and many great people to share it with. I want to share is what has been most influential to me recently. Bootcamp. In late April I started doing an outdoor fitness bootcamp with ABC Fitness Company. This was something a coworker told me about, and I thought she was crazy. I thought I'd have to be crazy for getting up that early! But I wasn't active. I danced for 15 years and after that kind of stopped moving. Eating terribly. I was always tired, not feeling well, my migraines were starting to get worse. So I decided to take that leap and be crazy. Along with my roommate and another coworker we started our journey to a better us. Since late April I have completed three 6 week bootcamp sessions, lost about 20 pounds, 24inches, 8% body fat, and 3 pant sizes. Not to mention I feel AMAZING :) Im also very proud of my dad for completing two bootcamps with me and my awesome friend for starting this one with me. I can't forget my trainer Stacie, she was 70% of the reason I went. Supported me when I needed support and gave me the best workouts of my life. To her I owe a lot.
     
I am now working my way towards running a 5K, 10K, half-marathon and full marathon in the next year. In addition to those races I have decided to participate in Spartan Race, Warrior Dash, and Tough Mudder. Just to be a badass, you know.

    

Above are my before and after pictures. The pictures of me are after the first two camps spanning over 16 weeks. The picture below is the results of fitness testing from the first and last day of camp.

With a Little Help from My Friends: Day 7

Something You love

        

 

     

I love my roommate! (don't worry Felisha I love you too) We haven't been living together that long, but we have become very close in a very short amount of time. We talk about EVERYTHING, and have the best heart to hearts. I would do anything for this girl! And I know she would do the same. She keeps me in check and I keep her calm, or at least I try too. Some people you meet in life you know will be temporary friends, but I truly know she is a friend for life. I am so lucky to have an awesome person to live with along with my sister. 

Breathe: Day 6

Your favorite quote, in your handwriting

     

 

      

This quote is from the Pink Floyd song Breathe off the Album Dark Side of the Moon. It's one of my favorite albums, so many of the lyrics in those songs mean something to me. And it's also great music. In simple words, this quote means life is what you make it. I intend to make my life everything I want. When I am older I want to say I did this, and I did that, not I wish I did this and I wish I did that. There's so much ahead of me now, I can't wait to see what happens.

Here Comes the Sun: Day 5

A place that makes you happy

        

 

      

This is a little beach in Carmel by the Sea. I tend to frequent this spot as often as I can. My parents own a timeshare in Carmel and it is our home away from home. I love it there. Even with the cold weather, even on a foggy day, that place brings me peace. It's my escape :) This picture was taken in March 2010. It was a perfect day there. The weather is so unpredictable, but even in the fog it can still a beautiful eerie place.  

Ten Years Gone: Day 4

A picture of yourself 10 years ago

    

 

     

Ten years. It’s amazing what can happen in ten years. How much you grow, how much you change, how much life throws at you. Ten years ago I was 12 years old, so young and so carefree. When I think of ten years I think of the people who have come in and out of my life. I think of the music I listened to, what influenced me. I think of the mistakes I’ve made and what I’ve learned from them. Most of all I think of who I am today and what I’ve been through to become the person I am. I’m proud of my accomplishments, and I’m thankful for my friends and family. I’m at this great point in my life. I’m happy, energetic, successful, and less stressed (which is a big deal). I’m finally getting health problems under control and I have honestly never felt this great. I can’t wait to take new opportunities and risks to fulfill this new life. I feel I have started a new beginning and I can’t wait to see where it takes me :)

       

This picture was taken in Seattle, obviously I’ve changed a lot…..

He Moves His Words Like a Prize Fighter: Day 3

Favorite book that you own

        

 

         

During my 30 Day photo challenge I wrote about my favorite book. For this blog I am going to write about a book that intrigues me. I have yet to finish this book but so far it's fascinating. My awesome friend showed me this book. Now, it's not what you think it is! This book is about personalty types and communication. And basically how to manipulate that communication to get what you want/need in your work and social life. hmmm this will be an interesting one to finish. This author also wrote 48 Laws of Power, which is next on my reading list. 

Back in the Saddle: Day 2

A photo that makes you happy

    

 

       

Yes that is Steven Tyler, and yes I saw Aerosmith 6 rows back. This picture reminds me of another time in my life. Life seems to be constantly moving and the past falls farther into the past. Although my life is drastically changing, and changing for the better, I always look to memories to be thankful for what I have and what I've experienced. This is a great experience of mine, I hope to have many more :)