UPDATE!!!

Hey y'all!

Miss me? Probably not haha oh well

Anywho, I am officially 30 pounds down! WHOOP WHOOP!

And let me just tell you, it's taken such a long time and a lot of ups and downs for that 30 pound loss. This weight loss journey is HARD and ROUGH (that's what she said). I go through cycles. I'll go through a cycle where I'll be EXTREMELY motivated and try to loss about 5 pounds a week, this cycle usually lasts around 2-3 weeks, then my laziness kicks in. ANNNNDDD that's where the the 2nd cycle kicks in and I'm just Ms. Drive Thru Queen...yup...it's sad...then there is the 3rd cycle...where I go from Cycle #1 to Cycle #2 every other day. Like oh I did soooo good yesterday, I totally deserve to hit up some Panda Express HOLLLAA!! haha it's just a never ending cycle between all these cycles of mine. I wish I had someone there to smack the fork full of food out of my damn hand sometimes. or that I could just go take a nap when I want to stuff my face...didn't say with what just said stuff my face haha ;P

Anywho it's an extremely hard journey for me, but slowly but surely I'll get there. HOPEFULLY.

Christmas was good this year. My kiddos are a bit older so they were really into it and truly enjoyed it. I am going to cut back on gifts and all that next year. My little miss diva is getting on the greedy side so I have to stop that before it gets bad haha. I want my kids to be grateful for anything that they get because there are so many people who are just grateful to have food on their plate or have enough money for a tank of gas, so I want my kids to be thankful for all they have.

Also I've met someone :)

And that is all I'm going to say about that. Trying to keep that part of my life private :)

BUT I will say this...He is someone I care about A LOT :)

ANNNNDDD I did my 2nd 5k this year!!

I've done the Electric Run, which was ok.

and I've done the Color Run, that was ok as well.

I haven't had a "OMG THAT WAS SOOOO FING AMAZING" moment yet. I think it's because I don't like running, but I have to do because I feel like I get the best cardio workout from running. Plus it makes me feel things jiggle that shouldn't be jiggling. So basically I'm going to do this ;)

Also follow me on Instagram, I usually update there daily :)

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Here are a couple of goals I have for 2014:

1. GET FIT

2. Get a new car - I like my car but now I have to travel a bit further for work so mama wants to save $$ on gas. I swear gas is a bill all on it's own...

3. Take 2-3 VACAS!!!

4. Hopefully be able to wear a bathing suit on said vacas for the first time in a long time ;)

5. Get new living room furniture hahaha my sofa has truly taken a beating from my kids, gotta get a new set :)

6.  Finish up school so I can get my bachelor's degree :)
7. Have a POSITIVE outlook on all things :)
8. Run 12 5ks!!!
9. Run a half marathon! Ahhhh!!!!
10. LOVE with all my heart ♥

Hope everyone had a great Christmas and hope you have a fun and safe New Year's :)



20 random facts

I’ve been seeing this on IG(follow me – fitmamaplus2) where you list 20 things about yourself.

Well on IG I only read a few because let’s be real, people just want to see the rocking “before and after” pics, or a pic of your food that you’re about to shove in yo face! Or of your nails. Holla to that! Thanks for the ideas!

Anywho here are Fitmama’s 20 random facts!

1. I’m tall. I’m 5’9 so I am usually the giant in my group.

2. I’m a mama (single and ready to bootycall mingle) to a little girl and boy :)

3. I work 2 jobs. Kill me now. I literally work 7 days a week. So I need a sugar daddy STAT!

4. I am extremely sarcastic so if you’re offended then fuck off you can’t handle this shit.

5. I am trying to losing all the weight I gained during my last pregnancy…which was 4 years ago…

6. I am super obsessed with NerkyMeg – her shits funny. Go look at it.

7. I’m a curser. Oh fucking well.

8. I usually post all my shit on IG – again follow me – fitmamaplus2.

9. I am trying to be a “runner” that’s some hard shit to accomplish.

10. I don’t like running so #9 is hard to accomplish.

11. I only watch about 4 hours of tv a week. I have these specific shows I watch.

12. I am always listening to music. All day during work, on the way to and from home, at home, at the gym, and while I’m sleeping. So basically Music rocks my world.

13. I wish my future husband is a hybrid of Robert Downey Jr., Ryan Reynolds, and the Rock.

14. I’m the youngest child, and the baby of all the grandkids. And no I was not spoiled. WHAT.THE.FUCK.

15. I logged onto Myspace today and it felt awkward as fuck…

16. I hate it when people don’t make straight lines when they vacuum.

17. I have about 5 different chapstick/lip balm in my purse alone.

18. Each one of the rooms in my apartment has a different scent  it’s sooooo yummy!!

19. I don’t like to cook, but I like to try new recipes. Wait…what?! I don’t know.

20. I need to come up with better topics for my blog…fo reals…

Well I’ve got to go! Hope everyone has a great night!



Update

So on my last post I talked about running 5 miles with co workers after work.

Well lets just say this mama only did a little bit over 2 miles.

It was HOT!!! (understatement of the year)

I had a leg cramp.

I had an ass cramp.

I was sweating like a whore in confession.

It was just a horrible experience all around.

SO from that I learned a few things.

1. I'm stupid for running in 110+ degree heat.

2. I SUCK at running outside! I can do about 2.25 miles in under 30 on a treadmill, but outside my time is like double that! WTF?!

So now I ONLY run outside, and I completely hate it to the point where I refused to do it for the past 2 days. NO BUENO.

I HAVE to increase my speed outside asap!!!

Reason being...

I've signed up for my first 5k!!

The Electric Run!!!

I'm sure excited!

Plus I don't want to be the slow one in the group, so I need to step up my stride ;)

Also I will admit that I gained 3 lbs back :(

Ugh this weight loss shit is tough.

And Olive Garden is just toooo yummy ;)

Well I need to get my eating under control.

I was counting my calories which was fine but I felt too much pressure.

I wouldn't eat something because of the amount of calories it had. That is not how I want to live!

I started the 6 week body make over where you completely change how you eat and for the better.

You have protein with EVERY meal and snack.

So I am actually getting "full" now.

well I noticed I gained 1lb when I first started so I tried to go back to counting my calories, and I just wanted to cry because I was always hungry and I had a migraine. Not good. So I'm back on the 6 week body makeover again. haha fail on my part.

Trial and error I suppose.

I need to get back on track, and I am!!

I'm going to crack that whip on my weight loss journey!

I was sooo close to the 20 lbs lost mark but of course I f'd that up ;)

Oh and I got a ticket...

My 1st one EVER!

It breaks my heart :(

I got it because I tried to get around the car in front of me because my exit was coming up, but he kept slamming on his breaks and there was a ridge on my right. So I got in the carpool lane to go around him. And guess who doesn't carpool, so therefore shouldn't be in the carpool lane...

That's right - ME.

So I got those flashing lights behind me...

UGH FAIL.

Well time for me to go back to work.

I don't want to but I've got a ticket to pay for...



5 Miles + Heat + Estefanie =

I don't know what it equals to just yet.

To be honest I already want to put FAIL at the end of that equation.

But that is what is going down after work today...

Did I mention that there is a heat advisory today???

Yeah...

Great day to decide to start running outside huh?!

Or that I forgot my towel and my water bottle...

Yup this is going to be a FAIL...

;P

I also couldn't find my 30 Day Shred DVD, and attempted to go to the store to buy the DVD, but there were multiple break downs before we got to the car. To be honest, I don't know who had more break downs, the kiddos or myself?

Joys of being a single parent.

You'll NEVER GO ANYWHERE BY YOURSELF...

Anywho I bought the DVD today during my lunch.

It is back on with Ms. Jillian.

I don't know if I'll be able to do the DVD tonight, considering I don't know if I'm about to die from heat exhaustion during my run.

I'm actually pretty excited for my run today.

It's like I'm testing all my training for the past couple of weeks.

It's amazing to see how far your body has changed once you start making it work.

Anywho, I'm LOVING Katy Perry's new song ROAR.

Can you say AMAZING?!?!

I already loved Katy Perry before, jeez I even have a board on Pinterest called "I want to be just like Katy Perry when I grow up". The link will lead you directly to it. :)

Well let me mentally prepare for this heated run that I'm part taking in.

Have a great day :)

Jillian - 1 Estefanie - 0

So I've been slating off lately on my working out, and my eating habits. FAIL.

No worries I'm getting that shit under control ASAP.

Well some what.

Dinner is my issue.

I eat healthy allllll day long, then dinner shows up and I'm like I'll have a double-double and 2 fries...FAIL.

I need the motivation aspect to kick me in the ass at night. Shockingly I do pretty well on the weekends, so at least I have that ;) Likely because I don't eat while I work all day during the weekends. NOT GOOD!! But it is what it is...

Also I've started doing Jillian Michaels 30 day shred.

I didn't do it last night because my little man decided to touch mommy's workout DVD...

We are still in the process of "finding" the DVD.

At this point I'm so desperate that I might just buy the DVD again. 

I feel awkward not doing that workout after doing it for only 2 days. I feel like my workout is not complete. 

Jillian kicked my booty.

She deserves that point...

Jillian - 1

Estefanie - 0

I'm going to start working out with some of my co workers once a week to do 5 miles and strength training. This is going to happen on my "rest" day. Fun stuff...

Just an update about my babies...

My princess Eliana is officially in 2nd grade!!

Her first day was on Wednesday.

She was sooo excited :)

She said that she really likes her teacher, and they have fun during class.

I'm happy she is liking it.

I LOVED her 1st grade teacher, and Eliana learned soooo much last year, I hope it continues.

I met her teacher and the student teacher during "Meet the teacher" night.

And both of them seem great :)

Vibe was off a bit but from the things that Eliana is telling me that happens during class makes me feel better :)

My little man TJ is in a Pre-K class!!!

He started on Monday. He was a bit nervous but a lot of his friends were in there with him so I'm happy that he knows other little kids in there.

I can't believe my baby is 4 years old :(

One more year then both my babies will be in school together...

I don't want them to grow up anymore :(

Well I'm gonna go buy the workout DVD.

Have a wonderful night y'all :)

Work it girl!

So I am really trying my best to lose weight, and I think I am doing really well so far. I'm down 13 pounds :)

Granted my eating could improve A LOT!!!

By A LOT I mean, that everything I eat could be healthier.

I'm not doing too bad but every time I see people eat "clean" it seems that their "clean" is a lot cleaner...I don't know if that even makes any sense?? OH WELL.

Yesterday I did 12.6 miles!!

THAT is the most miles I've EVER done.

Let's be real, I am a "bigger" girl and I love food.

I've never really been into working out before.

When I lived in Vegas I was a lot more active there, then I was when I first moved to AZ. WORSTMOVEEVER!

Once I moved to AZ it seems that I became lazy.

By lazy I mean gaining around 40 pounds, then getting knocked up and gaining 100 pounds during my pregnancy...and I probably ate 100 pounds of food while I was preggo...It was gross.

Anywho long story short.

This girl is working it!

I get excited for my workouts that day.

Yes there are days that I dread it but feel oh so amazing afterwards.

I am starting to see muscles form that I haven't seen since before babies.

It feels great to be able to be in charge of changing your body.

It feels great to be able to motivate others by your change.

It feels great to be able to show my kids that living an active lifestyle is the best thing for you.

Just keep working it girl!!! :)

Well off to meet the teacher night here I come!!

Have a great night :)

Checking in...

Hey everyone!!

I hope everyone is doing well.

I just want to say that I admire anyone and everyone who is on their fitness journey.

It is such an adjustment and those people need to be acknowledged.

The reasoning behind that is because there is some words going on behind my back by a few people in my personal life.

Things are being said that are untrue and it just sickens me when others doubt someones journey.

For example, I heard that I am "cheating" on my weight loss journey. I'm still unsure how I am cheating considering I've just begun so I don't have a large amount of weight loss as of yet.

I also document my journey via pics and post nearly everyday on Instagram (follow me - fitmamaplus2).

Normally I would just turn the other way, but this one is personal. No one has the right to judge where anyone else is at during their journey. Remember everyone starts somewhere.

I think it's really sad and petty for people to do that to others.

BUT...

This is what I'm going to do with the situation.

- First I'm just going to smile at those who are saying this.

I truly feel bad that they need to say something in order to make themselves feel important.

- Second I'm going to "eat my salad, no dessert" and just fuel my body for this change. And yes I'll more than likely eat it in front of them as well...reason because I work with them lol

- Third I'm going to continue to workout like always and just have my body transform before their eyes.

I truly see them as motivators because I LOVE LOVE LOVE to prove others wrong.

- Fourth I'm just going to do me and encourage anyone who wants to begin their journey.

It doesn't matter where you are on your journey, just keep going and have any negative people or words be your motivator. You never see your "hater" doing better than you. Well from what I've seen...

Here is to change & motivation!!

Love ya!!

I LOVE food.

Food is my hardest battle.

Food is the solutions to all my issues except when it comes to clothes shopping, then I hate my food relationship.

After the shopping is done, then the food and I are back on like nothing ever happened.

It's sad.

I've been trying to count my calories lately and that is tough!
I am trying to still figure out what and when I should eat so I am not starving within an hour.
This is definitely a learning process that is for sure!

I'm slowly learning about how to truly read labels and understanding what all the "bad" ingredients really mean.
I've always known how to read label, but never really paid much attention.
Holy shit I didn't realize how much stuff goes into our food!
BUT it's still a learning process, and it's a tough road considering I love anything and everything salted and fried...
FATGIRLPROBLEMS...

Anywho, I'm trying to see what works for my body.
I noticed how my eating habits are effecting my mood, energy, and exercise.
I suppose this is why they say it's a journey.
Completely true!

Also I've noticed how much of a mental battle it is when trying to lose weight. I try to push myself during my workouts. I feel like quitting and I literally have to shout in my head NOOOO!!! just to keep going. I have tell myself just get to this point and once I get there I give myself a new point to reach.

Yesterday was an EPIC day for me.
1. I ran (fast walk-job/fat girl bounce) my fastest mile yet. I'm a slow runner and I'm ok with that. But I've improved my mile by a total 2.5 minutes!!!
2. I've done the most miles I've ever done. 10.77 miles were completed yesterday!! Yes my feet were numb, I felt like a wet noodle, and I was dizzy, but the moment I was done, felt incredible. I couldn't believe I did that!
3. After seeing what I was able to do yesterday truly made me see how we have the ability to change and challenge our bodies! It's amazing!

So with all of this stuff going on, it seems like I've encouraged a few people at work, so on Monday I am starting a Weight loss Challenge at work. My girls there are excited and look at me for inspiration! Can you believe that I could be that for someone?! I still can't believe it!

It truly motivates me to keep going. I have a long way to go but I'll get there one day, and the fact that I'll get there is all that matters to me.

My weight loss goal is 90lbs.
GAG! I know.
Originally it was 100lbs, but I've lost 11lbs so now it's down to that #. I figured I'll just post my monthly progress pics which is normally when you can see the difference.
Hope my pics motivate anyone who reads this!

Have a great day!

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I'm not lovin' the Blog Lovin'.

I come back and all this shit is changed!

WTF?!

Whatev.

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Follow me please :)

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MILF in progress

Hola Divas!

I know I know...I went MIA again.

Let me just say that I've been busy...

Busy being a MILF...in progress. Haha.

I've been working out about 5-6 days a week for about a month now. All together I've officially lost 7 pounds. I thought I only lost 1 pound, but I came across a note with my cringe worthy weight written down on it. :) WIN!

Also just last week, I lost 3 1/2 inches :) Another WIN!

I've also been watching what I eat and make sure that I eat below a certain amount of calories that is specified for my weight loss journey.

Let me just say, this is a hard and long road and I've only scratched the surface. I can't wait until I'm further along this road to REALLY see results.

Damn it, I'm a MILF in progress :)

Also you should follow me on IG: Singlemamaplus2

I post a lot of shit there ;P

Pic time!!

RESULTS ONLY!!!

So I am starting a weight loss campaign.

It's called:

RESULTS ONLY!

I want to keep people motivated to keep seeing those results and keep pushing until you see the results you want. And what do people want?! RESULTS ONLY!!

That is what keeps people going as well.

I know that is what keeps me going. FO SHO!

I've still been doing the Squat Challenge and the whole C25K program, and the ab/plank challenge. I am not doing the Burpee challenge I said that I was going to do because my body is not strong enough to handle all of that yet.

BUT!!!!!

I'm already seeing results.

I've been working out for about 18 days now, and here is my results so far:

You can really tell that my butt has lifted :)
Talk about Ms New Booty ;)

Now I know I said that I was not going to do any before pics, but I did them anyways ahaha.

I want to see RESULTS ONLY!!!

And just a bit of a recap of my week.

My son's bday was earlier this week, today is my mom's bday, and next week is my Tio's bday...You know what that means...I'm broke and that is not a joke. :(

I had a movie date with my princess last night for an early presentation of Man of Steel in 3D.

WATCH IT. YOUR WELCOME.

I want my kiddos to be comic nerds!! Is that bad? I don't know if it is, but oh well. I wish I could go to comic con!!!My bro taught me well ;)

 

Well I have to finish working to survive all these damn bdays, and still have money left over to feed my kids something other than cereal, and peanut butter sandwiches.

Later Divas!!



RANDOM POST!!!

So last time I checked in I told you divas about the squat challenge I am currently doing.

I've been doing fairly well with it until this past weekend, when my body decided to kill itself from the inside out.

There was puke EVERYWHERE.

I hate the summers here in AZ.

I get really sick from all the dust and dryness that happens during this time of year.

So I was having a hard time breathing which meant I could hardly eat and I lost 3 pounds, wish it was more, but this fat girl will take what she can get.

Also anything I did eat came up as green acidy looking stuff.

I know I know. TMI, but when your a mom, none of that shit grosses you out anymore.

Well at least for me.

So I was soooo weak that I couldn't even get up.

So I was a LAZY ASS BUM for the weekend.

I even took a 6 hour nap...

UGH...SAY WHAT?!

I have sleeping issues. Like MAJOR sleeping issues, to the point where my doc tells me to take sleeping pills and quite a few of them to try to stay asleep for the 5-6 hours of sleep I get per day.

I REALLY need to do a sleep study but ain't no one got time fo' that!

Also I didn't work at my 2nd job this past weekend.

Which was the best gift I could receive. :D

I HATE MY 2ND JOB WITH MY ENTIRE BEING!!

So I didn't go into work there, and it made me happy!!! :)

So by Sunday I was feeling a bit better, thank baby Jesus!

I did some laundry and started going through toys, because it's unnatural on how many toys my children hoard. They are hoarders just like their mama. It's just it's not the TLC Hoarders level. OH HELL TO THE NO.

I have to start going through things because come September, our lease is up, and it's still hot as hell outside so I will not be moving extra boxes for no good reason. Now if I were able to hire firefighters between the ages 21-29 who prefer to work shirtless and have a washboard for abs, then I would have about 1,000 boxes to move, that way I could sit back with a Mike's Hard Lemonade in hand and enjoy my amazing view. But that shit ain't happening, so I have to have as little as possible.

As many times as I have moved, I never had anyone help me move.

I move all my furniture by myself.

And yes, eventually there is a lot of broken shit from it, but I don't care. It is what it is.

So back to me getting better, so since I couldn't stand or anything for about 3 days, and the last time I did squats I did 90 of them. Last night I got my ass up and push out 120 squats.

My legs were shaking soooo bad. Feel that pain you damn thunder thighs, feel the pain!!!

Tonight I am doing 130 squats plus a burpee, ab and plank challenge. FML.

I want muscles and I don't want to lose my curves.

I love my curves. Just not the rolls ;)

Here is what I am doing:

Anyone is welcome to join. Sorry no before pics for me. That shit is nasty.

Bye Divas!



Squat Challenge

HELLO DIVAS!!!

How has everyone been?!

Sorry for the MIA business, I know I know, no bueno.

I've had a lot of things going on, I am still trying to catch up.

Well first, my princess is out of school!!

I can't believe that she'll be 2nd grade this fall.

Holy crapola! She is getting soooo big!! :((((((

We've started this whole "orange" thing and it's the cutest idea that she has had yet. JK. All her ideas are super cute!!!

So I call her "orange" and then when I see her, I say "It's orange time!!" and grab her up in my arms, and say "It's time to squeeze the orange!!". And I squeeze the crap out of my child. And she is just cracking up. Gosh I love to hear her little giggle that she has now. She is really growing up, and I am sooo grateful I get to spend everyday with her.

And then my not so little little man is turning 4!!!

Where is all this time going, and where are all my babies going?!?!

I have a cute little bday party planned for him, and I can't wait!

My princess has been helping me with some details.

I love how she and her little brother get together and "plan" his party.

He is doing really well with language and understand the importance of sharing, respecting, and really grasping the take care of your shit or else it get broke thing. HAPPY MAMA!!!

I'm REALLY trying to focus more on how my kids are reacting because they are getting to the age of where we can start traveling and start taking care of yourself (all simple tasks). And I am seeing huge growth!! I am truly proud of my kiddos and proud of myself as a Single Mama :)

Which brings me to my next topic.

I've been promoted at my job.

To a wonderful position that I've been working towards for months!

And I got it!!! :)

It truly feels amazing to see hard work pay off!

And now on to the title of this post.

SQUAT CHALLENGE

That is a beast!!!

I'm on day 6 and I can already tell a difference.

Holy ballsack!!

One day 1 I couldn't even get to 10 squats without stopping, now I can go up to 12.

Which is not a lot to most but it speaks a lot to me!

And I am so proud of the progress!

No, I didn't take any "before" pics because I don't even want to see that shit, but I did take measurements, which is all I need :)

And then today I am starting the C25K program, which will get my running back to where it needs to be.

I am doing this because in November, I am doing a Zombie Run! I am VERY excited about it!

And what is even better is that the run is on my bday, so therefore it is ok if I wear a tiara in the run ;)

Well my hookstars, I have to go back to the whole work-or-you-starve mood.

Until next time!