A Brand New Me

So finally I got my lazy self up off the couch and started working out! I know that's probably a little harsh but gees, Nina is almost a year old & I have yet to get back in to shape. Before I was prego with Nina Sophia I was starting to drop weight from doing Hip Hop Abs and so I was so sad and ticked (Being honest) that NOW I was expecting another!!  I lost a lot of fat & weight every time I visited for my appointments, The pregnancy was awesome and the labor was so easy for me, and soon after the baby came I quickly started gaining again!

This year has been tremendously rough for my family. We went through a tough time with our finances due to a change in Hector's career, and honestly we are just like everyone else walking it out step by step, one choice at a time, one day at a time. In one day, our lives changed. Thank God for Pastors who taught us about faith & prosperity because when the bad news came our way yes we were shaken by it but we're still standing! Today, we do feel like we are back on top.

So anywho, during this year I fell into a bad place emotionally and eventually physically. I didn't keep up with myself, nurture my friendships, & lost hope through that journey. My spirit man has been renewed, & I feel like I am born again. I am so ready to get to the new me!

Tonight, I popped in the Hip Hop Abs DVD I ordered, DVD #1. I worked out through the whole 30 minute set without passing out & man alive do I feel good. It was tough at certain parts because I could feel my legs tightening and cramps coming on! But it didn't stop me. I kept going, and even experienced the sweat dripping down my face! Yes, I know that's not so lady like, but I missed working out! Bring on the sweat, bring on the tears, and bring on the dropping sizes!

In 2004, when Hector and I went on our 1st date, I was 22 years young, weighed 135lbs, size 7/8! Yes, my hips were big, hispanic, baby pushing hips!! LoL But my tummy was always tight, I had great leg and arm muscles and I could whoop any man out on the softball fields! I won't give you my details about my weight and such now...I'm sure you can understand why, but lets just say I am far from those numbers!

So here's to my new me, that is hidden somewhere in here, I am going to find you again! And I say "get to the new me" because I am a new person. I am not who I was 5 years ago in so many areas of my life. Somehow, someway, one day at a time, one glass of water at a time, one workout at a time, I will find you! I battled with myself so much, I hate looking in the mirrors, I hate trying on clothes, and buying bras!!! Oh what I would give to go to Victoria Secret and Shop....not just have it fit right, but feel sexy again! I feel good, so good about who I am on the inside & I can't wait till that shows on the outside. I am a Temple of the Holy Ghost.

Today, I am stronger than I was throughout this past year, and I now know that I absolutely am Fearfully & Wonderfully made.