Hard Work Pays Off :)

Angelena. Fitness Blog. BW: 230lbs CW: 152lbs. A little of my life and journey on getting lean, fit, and healthy. Ask me anything. <3

Its my last night sleeping in my apartment! bittersweet. Long day of moving tomorrow.. perks? Its a good work out carrying heavy things up and down stairs. But the downside is..its moving. haha I am going to miss this place..im excited though because I am going to be right by the beach …so morning am runs/bike rides and I want to start doing rollerblading again! Oh and def surfing I am picking that up this summer.

I’m not going to lie though its stressful..of course moving always is..plus we had to get the moving truck tomorrow so it has to be done..instead of it waiting till next week..but I also have finals next week so I have to study study…I cant wait till everything is settled and done and then I get back into my work out routine. It has taken a break so far and I feel my body wanting to release everything haha.

I went to ikea today earlier and got a new couch and a bed frame for my new place..happy :) Oh! and I forgot but Wednesday when It was my last day of work there is this guy that works at this cute coffee cafe shop thats inside my work anyways he ends up giving this girl that I work with a napkin and asked to give it to me and it said “would you go to the movies with me? Check: yes, maybe, no - Anthony” hahahh how cute is that reminded me of high school or something lol. But I checked yes and gave him my number..and we talked after..he seemed nervous is was cute..but yeah it doesn’t hurt to get to know new people plus he seems super nice and I always thought he was pretty cute so we will see how it goes!

 I asked him why he wanted to ask me to the movies and he said that I seemed really cool and obviously beautiful (aw) but that he also lives by a philosophy and he calls it one life (that he got tattooed on him) that reminds and encourages him to not take life for granted like what he once did but to take risks and enjoy life the ups and the downs. When I heard that I really respected it so much…it seems like such a simple thing to do but its sort of in a way…frightening. But thats how we should all live life…and most people forget and do take life for granted. Anything you want you can have if you try for it, ask for it, just take the risk for it. Im inspired by this..and what he said..and give him props for doing what he did because that takes a lot haha plus he said it was my last day so it was now or never and even if I said no he wouldn’t really see me around much anyways hahah

So I picked these babies up today. I don&#8217;t know why I have never came across this before but I am super excited. Organic Bragg apple cider vinegar has so many benefits for the body: detoxes it, helps with sinus problem(i have major allergies), clears up skin and makes it glow, aids in weight loss..and so much more! I tried the drink version (to the left) which was delicious. If your not a fan of vinegar taste though you will not like it. Anyways it says to mix 2 table spoons with 8 oz of water and drink in the morning before you eat. You can also do this 3 times a day (so before every meal pretty much) I&#8217;m going to start it today see if I see any improvements..so far Iv felt awesome from it today anyways maybe because of all these benefits of it I&#8217;m just super excited haha- Let you know how it goes. :)

So I picked these babies up today. I don’t know why I have never came across this before but I am super excited. Organic Bragg apple cider vinegar has so many benefits for the body: detoxes it, helps with sinus problem(i have major allergies), clears up skin and makes it glow, aids in weight loss..and so much more! I tried the drink version (to the left) which was delicious. If your not a fan of vinegar taste though you will not like it. Anyways it says to mix 2 table spoons with 8 oz of water and drink in the morning before you eat. You can also do this 3 times a day (so before every meal pretty much) I’m going to start it today see if I see any improvements..so far Iv felt awesome from it today anyways maybe because of all these benefits of it I’m just super excited haha- Let you know how it goes. :)

fucky0udepressi0n asked: You look great! how did you loose so much? I am 198 and I would like to be 160 by october. I have just started working out everyday and running. Do you think i can reach it if i go to the gym. Zumba once a week and run/ 30 day shred at home?

Any exercise or movement is better then nothing so you are on a good track! Cardio will def help you lose weight..you should also try and encorporate some weight training because muscles end up burning more calories = less fat for you! You also have to remember to eat healthy though..eliminate (or if you cant… just limit) your intake of processed foods & sodas. I use to drink soda with meals and inbetween meals and when I stopped I swear I dropped so much weight just because of that alone. But it sounds like you are determined enough so good luck keep it up! let me know how it goes :)

gabriela-la asked: How tall are you? You look amazing btw!!!

I’m 5’9 (so im a big girl haha) and thank you! :)

Here is me on the left when I was close to 230 lbs. I am now 150lbs. Still going :)

Here is me on the left when I was close to 230 lbs. I am now 150lbs. Still going :)

Made whole wheat pasta with cherry tomatoes and cooked asparagus in tomato sauce

Made whole wheat pasta with cherry tomatoes and cooked asparagus in tomato sauce

For some reason last night I couldn’t breathe. I don’t know what it was maybe my allergies/ asthma was worked up but I woke up not being able to breathe then couldn’t sleep till 5 am. I hate that shit I was seriously thinking about almost going to the hospital. I think it might be due to anxiety as well I’m not really sure. I know I was stressing myself out yesterday. I need to just relax sometimes. Think I should go get a massage. I’m up right now and wish I was sleeping.

Also I hate when people are randomly mean for no reason and say something mean. It kind of ruins your day and starts it off bad. So unnecessary..people are dicks..

Tummy is starting to look better! Sorry about the dirty mirror&#8230;oh and the cat head. ;)

Tummy is starting to look better! Sorry about the dirty mirror…oh and the cat head. ;)

No time for gym so did these babies. The past couple days Iv felt discouraged again. Don&#8217;t know why&#8230;maybe its because I got my period and when ever I do I kind of take more days off it feels like then usual. I also start comparing myself to other women who have these amazing bodies and then I feel like crap. Feel like my progress is to slow and its not where I want to be. Feels like Ive been working my ass off and not feeling good about myself still. But then I realize that I need to not look at how far I have to go&#8230;i really need to focus on the present and be proud of myself of how far I have COME. How much hard work I do every week, how healthy I eat, and how I do it all and try and balance being a full time student and working at the same time. Its not easy lately I&#8217;ve been feeling like giving up because I expect more from myself. But I need to correct my thinking and just be proud of anything I do as long as my heart is in it&#8230;and its what I want. I have an issue with being self conscious still and I don&#8217;t know why&#8230;I really want to be comfortable in my own skin. I want to be confident in flaunting what I got because I know I have it yet I feel shy about it&#8230;feel self conscious. I know I am the only one that can help myself over come that so I need to not be so hard on myself. Not be such a perfectionist. Accept what I have and all that Iv worked hard for. I feel my spirit is dampened right now. I just need to change my thinking be grateful for everything and just be happy. The mind is a very powerful thing..and it also can be changed. Goodnight. &lt;3

No time for gym so did these babies.

The past couple days Iv felt discouraged again. Don’t know why…maybe its because I got my period and when ever I do I kind of take more days off it feels like then usual. I also start comparing myself to other women who have these amazing bodies and then I feel like crap. Feel like my progress is to slow and its not where I want to be. Feels like Ive been working my ass off and not feeling good about myself still. But then I realize that I need to not look at how far I have to go…i really need to focus on the present and be proud of myself of how far I have COME. How much hard work I do every week, how healthy I eat, and how I do it all and try and balance being a full time student and working at the same time.

Its not easy lately I’ve been feeling like giving up because I expect more from myself. But I need to correct my thinking and just be proud of anything I do as long as my heart is in it…and its what I want. I have an issue with being self conscious still and I don’t know why…I really want to be comfortable in my own skin. I want to be confident in flaunting what I got because I know I have it yet I feel shy about it…feel self conscious. I know I am the only one that can help myself over come that so I need to not be so hard on myself. Not be such a perfectionist. Accept what I have and all that Iv worked hard for. I feel my spirit is dampened right now. I just need to change my thinking be grateful for everything and just be happy. The mind is a very powerful thing..and it also can be changed. Goodnight. <3

Yesterday was a pretty long day. In the Am had to go to a funeral my grandpas brothers wife had passed. Went and did weights @ the gym for an hour and ran over 2 miles. Later had my friends birthday dinner & went to a bar.

How ironic..ceremony for a death and celebration for a birth/life. It was fun though..one of those nights where when I woke up this morning I had a bump/bruise on my shin that I had no clue where I got it from haha. Good times though :D

I feel super sore today…I really need to get more whey protein powder. Today was one of those days where I was sore…semi hung over..AND got my period so you could just imagine how I felt. Slept till 3, got a massage, and ordered in thai food. Studied too…have a quiz tommorrow bleh. Tommorrow is nike boot camp class…hope im up for it..I still have to study for bio and its my little brothers birthday AND I have to be packing like yesterday because im suppose to move this week so im feeling the pressure….