This Princess is Tired!

It's been a rough week... Not because I'm worried about my problems, I always have those. The thing is, I value things that not all people do. Integrity is probably my #1. When you work in the corporate world we all know that you're going to put up with people that are not like you, but this is not an area I compromise. I get deeply affected by lies, manipulation and overall greed. If any of you know me well, I tell the truth to the point of nauseousness  
Although money is wonderful, I am motivated by other things. Things like loyalty, trust and accountability. A lot of people say this but for me it's really true. I seriously have a stubborn streak and will stick to my values over all other things. I always have, as a teenager this made me "rebelious" 

Even in my sleepless mental state, God has already began to reveal the reasons behind some of my disappointments this week, he protected me ahead of time instead of making me go through it. This is such a blessing and I completely see it. We are human so it still takes time to process. Since lately I feel like I need to go through EVERYTHING to learn, I am for sure thankful! However I am very tired!

What they say about sleep really does affect all that you do, lack of mental clarity, focused quiet time, emotions, patience, my workouts are harder, I'm eating right and not feeling that great, it really changes every area of your life. So for this Princess of the Lord Most High... today I am celebrating his loyalty. He is still there, and still protects me, even in exhaustion. This weekend I'm making sleep my daily baby step. It is hard to get back into routine when your body is out of whack!

Happy Friday!

What is the challenge group?

Need some inspiration?  Watch this!  Absolutely LOVE IT!

GOOD MORNING!

DONE BEFORE SUN!  

When is the best time to workout?  Anytime!  However I have really found that if I do not get it done in the morning way too many things can get in my way!  With our busy schedules and demands on our time it is THE most amazing feeling to say, wow--- that's done and I don't have to worry about it!  It really helps the procrastinator in you realize the power of positive choices.  You feel empowered all Day!  

Today I was fighting the Holiday Blues.... feeling icky after letting some treats in over the past week and a half.  I woke up, determined to feel better!  However as much as I was excited to workout the voices in my head kept feeding me every excuse in the book.  Maybe I'll just go to the gym and do Cardio, maybe I'll this, maybe I"ll that, My knees hurt, blah blah blah.  Once I pushed play I was STILL saying these things during my warm up.  But Guess What?  Once 39 minutes was 36 I was like.. well hey, if you save this until later you have 3 more minutes to do again!  I continued without looking back, did my best, journaled my workouts and Checked OFF my box! Today was my first workout of Lean 2 in Chalene Extreme and it was hard!  But awesome!  The fact that it was back and shoulders makes me excited... to see those results!  Who doesn't want to  have amazing back and shoulders?  Posture?  Hold those shoulders High!

If you are not a morning person It's OK!  Try it for a few days!  Make a routine, and after 3 to 4 days it will get easier! A tip that I do each morning is drink my lemon water and green tea before my workout!  It's so good for you and you will notice a change in your body the first day!

This is my morning routine and really helps with getting me up and ready to work out -done before sun!  Sipping my green tea is also a great time for My quiet time or personal development, then I'm ready to go!  I use the stove for my water because I don't use microwaves!  Way more nutrients the same amount of time--I put my water to boil while I prepare the rest.  I stop it right before boiling point and pour into my lemon mixture. Then I go brush my teeth while the tea sits for 5 minutes.  Why?? Because lemon juice erodes the enamel on your teeth!  Brush before! Plus you have fresh breath for your workout, wakes you up! 

Follow me for more tips to energize your body!