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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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 :)

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I post a lot of shit there ;P

Pic time!!