Workout Wednesday

It occurred to me that I rarely blog about one part of my life that pretty huge: working out. So, I have decided to share more of this with you guys. From my workout story, my actual workouts, my diet, etc... and if you have questions, ask away! So here goes my first Workout Wednesday!

I was never overweight growing up. I was so active between dance, baton twirling, soccer, and karate that I just never stopped moving. I was teeny tiny, and did not grow until about my sophomore year in high school. During high school, I stayed active with baton and cheerleading. And college, I was able to maintain somewhat of my normal weight due to twirling and playing intramural sports for my sorority. So, it was not until after college that I got my freshman-15. Let's face it, I was working full-time, not twirling for the first time and existing on $5 Little Cesear's pizza and PB sandwiches. I was destined to put on some weight. But, I never thought of myself as "fat." I was a size 6-8, and for the first time in my life had boobs! Yes, people I had D's.

So, there I was at 23, a full year of working behind me. I met M that year and he was a workout fiend. He never said anything to me about my weight (let's face it, he liked the boobs). But then I decided I would compete one last year in Miss Texas. And it all changed overnight (ok not overnight, but it was the spark).

I began working out 4-5 days a week. It was slow at first, and I mean slow, as I was running 15 minutes at 5mph and huffing all the way. When did I get so out of shape? I slowly began to shed weight and incorporated weights into my routine. M was great with this. He set up workouts for me, got me in touch with a nutritionist and workouts from his former conditioning coach. I cut out soda cold turkey, no bread, no carbs pretty much and stuck to protein, veggies and fruit. Oh, and I quit drinking for the most part. Yup, stuck to the occasional gin and tonic or vodka soda. I shed the lb's like crazy people! Seriously! Look: (and I promised I would never do this, but proof is in the pics)

2005 with my best friend at TCU/TTU game

2006 when I won Miss White Settlement

March 2007

July 2007 Miss Texas

See, the pounds melted away and I was hooked! I was down to about a size 0/2 and loving life. M suddenly paid way more attention to me and I felt great! I managed to lose about 30 pounds in about 6 months.

Post Miss Texas I pretty much stayed on the bandwagon. Sure, I relaxed some and had my fair share of pancakes and ice cream. I probably put on about 5-7 pounds, but stayed slim and kept working out. Little did I know that this dream of mine would turn into a total life change. 

October 2007, wearing my high school prom dress

See, I did it the right way. I watched my diet, worked out and lost weight slowly over time. No fad diets, no pills, no crazy things. So, I kept it off. It also kicked started something in my brain. I never wanted to go back.

So, what's your story? Life changing event? Health? Always lived your life this way? I want to hear it. Link Up and tell me your Workout Wednesday Story! And tune in next week to hear about my workout story became an obsession.