Week 1 Fitness

So, this week I have seen my weight go from 144 to 148. I have been working out more, eating in moderation, eating healthier so I won't get discouraged by that because I can tell I am losing inches and my pants fit a little better this week. So, I decided that I am not going to weigh my progress based on a scale. Instead, I am going to tape myself. This morning I weighed in at 147.8 and my measurements were:

Bust: 36
Waist: 28.5
Hips: 38.25
Left Thigh: 24.25
Right Thigh 24.5


At the end of August I will weigh myself again, but I think I will tape myself every week, or every two weeks...not really sure yet! Anyways, I am seriously considering paying for a nutrition plan to help me with my goals of doing at least one bikini or fitness competition. So I will probably do some kind of online training with a trainer. Right now I am just checking out the different ones that certain people I follow on instagram (that I admire) work with. Its a big commitment and investment and I do not want to rush into it so at the end of August I will have hashed that out. That, and invest in a heart rate monitor! I am looking at the Polar FT4F, it has excellent reviews and looks easy to use. What do you guys think?

Working On My Fitness: Runyon Canyon

I haven't been to Runyon Canyon since I left for the Army. That was all the way in early 2010. The last few weeks have been so crazy and unexpected for me, but now its winding down into and I am trying to get my fitness in order. Especially if I am going to be considering doing ROTC...that is another story! If you have never been to Los Angeles before, let me tell you, there is more than just Hollywood.  There are so many trails to hike and some have pretty cool stuff like waterfalls and ruins to explore. Runyon Canyon doesn't have either of those, but its pretty well known and it is a WORKOUT. Coming from the Studio City side its all downhill and pretty easy, but coming back up takes effort. If you are out of shape it will be tough on you, trust me! Even if you walk it. When you are done, its the best feeling ever though! That last quarter of a mile I practically had to drag my dog because she just didn't want to go any further, she was so tired! Even as I am typing this now she is passed out right now! LOL

This hill right here is death LOL. You will get such a good burn coming uphill!

Ruby trying attempting to lay in a hole haha

She is trying to make the hole bigger for herself!

Still digging

Downtown LA in the horizon

Yep, you can see the hollywood sign from here--I will have to get a better picture after a good rain or during the holidays when the smog is low

She gave up! 

Knocked the hell out! LOL

 Anyways, I have also been getting back to my Army eating habits and the goal this month is to lose 10 lbs. Well, maybe I shouldn't say that. I want to lose inches and build muscle. My diet (now) mostly consists of some kind of seafood, mainly fish. I love my tuna mixed with avocado and pico de gallo. I will have to show you the recipe for that when my avocados are ready to be eaten...its super yum! :)  I also eat a lot of vegetables. I don't really drink enough water so I am making it my mission to increase that. I do not eat fried foods and I hardly ever eat out. I don't really eat fruit too often either...bad, I know! I try to stay away from starches because I just don't know when to stop eating them LOL. However I know they are important for energy, so I bought some sweet potatoes. During my vacation I was eating horribly and my body paid for it! I gained a couple pounds so now its time to lose it!

Super sweaty after that hike!