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How the Budgeted Blonde Gets Fit

Happy Friday y'all!

 
I obviously have an obsession with hair and makeup tricks, however, I also have a passion for fitness! I have goals that I am bound and determine to achieve! I have not yet mentioned that I am a type one diabetic, I was diagnosed about 3 years ago and am doing pretty well. It put a ton of things into perspective for me and forced me to grow up, in a way it was a blessing in disguise because it keeps me focused with my diet and exercise. I really hate the term "diet", I consider it a habit and a lifestyle. In the health and fitness world, there are a lot of misconceptions about what males and females should do or not do and a ton of opinionated people. I don't want to set foot on a bikini competition stage, I just want to achieve the goal I have in mind!
 

I follow a few ladies on Instagram who inspire and motivate me daily, buffbunny and HunnyBuns. I get tips on changing up workouts, healthy meals and snacks, and they become the pick me up I need when I get a little disappointed in my progress; they're also on YouTube, I may be a tad obsessed! This week I started a month long project, I have decided that I will spend a month focused on my workouts and diet and see where my progress stands. My before pictures were not all that bad but for the journey I have ahead of me, I was a little discouraged. I went onto buffbunny's YouTube and watched some workout videos. I then wrote a memo in my phone based on her workouts and made a plan! I really hate getting in the gym and losing motivation because I don't have a clue where to start. So, before I even get ready for the gym I pick what I want to work, then look for ideas, and then go! I love doing legs and my upper body is my weakness, this is one of the goals for me. To strengthen my arms and shoulders, trim my waste and tone my abs! Bikini season is coming!!!

Wednesday's inspiration of leg/booty day:

Thursday's inspiration of arm day:

I have wanted to get toned for awhile now but it wasn't until recently when I changed gyms and got really serious that I'm motivated to. I am by no means on the level of these two amazing ladies, but they are definitely great motivation and role models!!

The hardest part of getting to where I want to be is changing my eating habits. Working in the restaurant business can make it hard to eat right and on a schedule. I have started taking my meals and drinking a lot more water during my shifts. I am experimenting with different meal ideas, so once I get them down I'll share them as well. Hope everyone has a weekend for the books! I can't wait to get two of my loves here and enjoy the day!!
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