Sunday, June 9, 2013

S.W.E.A.T.

(Read while listening to Dogs Days are Over by Florence + The Machine)

Back on the market it is! With that comes a huge responsibility…with me! I’m happy to report that I’m no longer battling with AS. For reference read “Thank you for my AS” blog post. I’m feeling better, walking and enjoying normal activities without complications. With this said, I need to lose weight.

The months I spent with minimal physical activity finally caught up with me, add to that being unemployed for almost 5 months. I had no motivation whatsoever to get fit or at least get moving. While living in PR I tried to go to the gym where I lived and on walks in the afternoon but I wasn’t enjoying them. My mind was filled with worry and uncertainty to let my body do anything. Once in NYC I decided to work not only on my body but my mind as well. I shut down all negative thoughts and distanced myself from negative energy and people.


With the same motivation and goals as my sister in law Noemi, we embarked on a healing and nurturing journey. We started to listen to our bodies and what they needed; we began a work out routine and healthier eating habit. It’s not about a diet or insane boot camp (although we might do it), it’s more of a lifestyle! I’ve always enjoyed dancing, biking and doing anything physical; add to that the will and good company and you are set. So far I’ve lost almost 10 pounds and feel fantastic, not only do I want to get back to my goal weight, I want to be fit and disciplined. Soon, we’ll be trying juicing, that should be really exciting and interesting. Can’t wait!

Check out a before/after shot so far! Stay tuned...


Sunday, June 2, 2013

Have You Seen Me?

(Read while listening to Have you seen that girl by Lee Ann Womack)

It's not often I find a song that truly describes how I'm feeling right now. It's a beautiful song and even though is a little bit on the sad side, to me, it also shows the willingness to find yourself again. Let me share with you the lyrics, and if you find yourself in a similar situation, I encourage you to find yourself... once again!

                                                 "Have You Seen That Girl"

Innocent, Confident
With a hint of curiosity and an air of what you see is what you get
Fun to be around
Laugh at herself
Never worried
Life is short but what's the hurry
Bright-eyed and ready to take on the world

[CHORUS]
Have you seen that girl
That everybody says I used to be
Have you seen that girl
Where along the way did I lose me?
Have you seen that girl

She was full of life
Looked on the brighter side
If it was worth a chance she'd take it
Said that life is what you make it
But a few wrong moves led to a few wrong turns
And once you're burned you're not the same
You tend to shy from the flame
I hate to think shes givin up her dream

[CHORUS]
Have you seen that girl
That everybody says I used to be
Have you seen that girl
Where along the way did I lose me?
Have you seen that girl
Where along the way did I lose me?
Have you seen that girl