I have HSA: high school ASS

while walking about in my panties (shout out to Tyler) this morning, my mister told me that i have high school ass. ~~happy dance~~ he said that my ass looks seriously toned, that i look seriously toned all over, and just recently have exploded in toned-ness. (He compells me to clarify his intention: i have 18 year old high school ass, and not 15 year old HSA; he is no pedophile.) i am exhilarated by the compliment, which for me, is a major accolade, and i am exhilarated by the awesome changes i have made in my mind and body, and the changes to come.

i had a good day yesterday. i completed Helen in less than 15 minutes at 6pm with Murielle and Brennan, two bright, lovely people, while my sister cheered me on. i ate well at home, and even ate well out. my mister and i went to pf changs, not my first choice, but at 9:15p on New Year's Eve we had few options. i eschewed my beloved but rather unhealthy kung pao chicken and ordered spicy chicken from the gluten free menu. and guess what? i felt a lot better both psychologically and physically. although tasty, kung pao chicken makes me feel bloated, full, and funky post meal.

i have diligently crossfitted for six months now, and it's showing. i feel it and see it. i may have a ways to go in terms of restructuring and transforming my thinking, body, and overall health, but i'm proud of the accomplishments i've made. i may falter, but have come a long way. i hit a roadblock last year at this time, but overcame it. i am running. i no longer stop during regular WOD sprints or runs. i push through, thanks to CFE and daily WOD consistency. i may not be the best--i'm a nerd, not an athlete--but my times, endurance, strength, and attitude have improved greatly. i no longer have love handles, see and feel muscles throughout my body, fit comfortably in my size 6 jeans, and have lost 7 pounds according to the scale, which doesn't account for the muscle i've gained. Starbucks lattes, milk, pasta, and bread are no longer staples of my diet. i no longer think in terms of grains, dairy, vegetables, fruits, and meat; i think in terms of healthy protein, fat, and carbohydrates. i consume far more fruits and vegetables, healthy nuts, and quality animal protein sources, than i have...ever. i actually like dark chocolate. i have had 3 migraines in the past 4 months, rather than 3 per month, which is huge for me. and i have stopped taking two out of the three medications i have taken for 15+ years. all this in the past 6/7 months.

instead of focusing on the strides i have not yet made, my daily failures and weaknesses, and the body fat that i have yet to lose, i am celebrating my achievements and how far i have come, which feels so very good. whenever i don't feel like working out, am tempted to grab a recently realized unhealhty sandwich for lunch at work because i've not prepared a meal (am still working on that one), i'm going to read my high school ass post to remind myself of how good it feels to take care of myself.