That’s What She Said: My Power’s Turned On

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Last week, when I introduced this prompt I was all RAH-RAH, but to actually sit and pick a song or come up with my own has proven to be quite daunting. I sat down and thought of different aspects of my life that I can fight through, and then I would veer in another direction. I honestly had to get up from my computer and clear my head, but it’s what I chose to do to clear my head that hit me.

I WORK OUT

 

I feel slightly shallow writing this, because I know others will use this prompt for something more meaningful, but this is my fight right now. I am seriously trying to get myself in shape, and I’m loving it. It’s weird that I’m starting to rely on exercise to help me cope with my own mind (as I just told you above). Here’s another example: On Friday, I was done watching all the sad news I turned off my TV and put down my iPhone. My mind kept swimming in a million thoughts as to why we haven’t progressed in this world among other things; I needed something to free me- I hit the gym. My husband and I have turned our garage into a gym; it’s one of the best things we’ve done all year.  

A photo posted by Mrs.AOK (@mrs_aok) on Jan 24, 2015 at 2:55pm PST

A photo posted by Mrs.AOK (@mrs_aok) on Feb 1, 2015 at 1:54pm PST

 The gym was our gift to ourselves, we have big plans for us, our health, and our bodies this year, and we’ve been doing pretty good with that. We don’t eat whatever we want, but we also do not stop ourselves from enjoying a cupcake or cookie. I cannot eat like I use to. 🙁 Growing up I was thin. I didn’t have to do much I was just thin. My dad use to call me “Flaquita” (skinny little girl) he said it with carinoso (lovingly). I remember hiding my arms because they were so skinny, but for the past few years I have been hiding them for other reasons. I got really big with my first baby, but I was lucky enough to shed the weight. I actually didn’t have much of a problem dropping the baby weight with each baby. I cannot even blame them, the only thing I can say is the mommy pouch is real, but I didn’t do much to fix that. My Best Friend’s Wedding My best friend got married two years ago and that was a major kick in the pants to get myself in shape. Even though my husband and I were getting our butts handed to us by Sean T {Insanity} we both weren’t anywhere where we wanted to be. Seeing myself in those pictures made me mad at myself; why did I let myself go? Although I have to admit the ladies were all so sweet complimenting me on my weight telling me how good I looked “especially for a mom of three” which is compliment but not. I wanted to look better, so I continued working out when I got back from Texas. I hurt my knee and that gave me the perfect excuse to just… stop.        I would start up again, but then stop. I would jog, run, play, but to seriously create some sort of schedule to really make exercise a priority, nope.  No MORE Excuses!!  

So… this is 34. #BecauseCrossfit A photo posted by Mrs.AOK (@mrs_aok) on Mar 6, 2015 at 7:33pm PST

I’m done. I cannot keep making excuses for myself (including my PCOS, because Jillian Michaels!!)! I hurt my knee a few months back and that didn’t stop me. I was ready to rock the next day, I made sure to correct my form and wear my knee brace. Today, my knees are much stronger- I can feel it. I’m much stronger. I never thought I would be lifting weights and pushing myself the way I am now. It’s simply MIND OVER MATTER. I GOT THIS! I WANT THIS. I NEED THIS. THEY NEED THIS…

I want my girls to see that women can be strong, fit is in. I don’t want them to worry about being skinny or thigh gap. I also want my son to see me and his sisters as strong women. (He gets in on the gym action too.) I want my husband and I to keep strong for one another and the babies. I love getting in the gym with him, we always cheer each other on. Plus it’s sexy to see your honey in the gym 😉 Hello!

The only person I’m fighting right now is myself…

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I don’t have one particular song that pumps me up, I have quite a few. 🙂  I usually listen to Hip-Hop Workout on iTunes Radio or maybe catch up on Ellen.

“My power’s turned up!”

“I’ll be strong!”

Do you have a fight song?

What do you need to ask for? We cannot wait to see what you share next week!