This is the beginning of a remix...

I hate talking about myself. I mostly just give facts or stats. But I think that who I am is a big part of how/why I workout. 


First the basic facts. My name is Andrea. I am currently 23 years of age, 5'9. Right now I weigh about 203 lbs. I am 1/2 South Korean and 1/2 American. Basically. I guess I have some Cherokee, some German or something or another in me, and my family is originally British. But that gets complicated. Anyways. I feel like most of my weight is in my stomach. Ew. 


I live in Des Moines, IA. I was born in South Korea, moved to Virginia when I was 2, Florida when I was 9 and Iowa when I was 18. I was in GREAT shape when I lived in Florida. Ok, so I went through a year of eating disorders, but I bounced back and started surfing. That put me in the best shape of my life. When I moved to Iowa I got really depressed and the only thing I could think of to do was eat. So I did. A lot. And I have gained almost 80 pounds in 5 years. And it shows. Everywhere. About April 2011 I decided I was going to try and get back into shape. I kept making excuses though. And I kept not doing it. I did really well for about a month. Lost about 20 pounds. Then I got sick or something and gave up. 


I let things in my life I couldn't control change what I COULD control. I made pathetic excuses. And now I am done.  This year, I have to do things different. I have to make a change within myself. I have to make this the year that I get in the best shape of my life. I have to make sure I don't let myself get in the way of myself. I can make excuses for myself, and continue to destroy my body. Or I can tell myself to shut the eff up, and DO SOMETHING. 

I decided I am going to try and take it easy at first. My MAIN goal is to make working out a habit. I also want to get myself in a set schedule. I know it sounds lame. But I think it's so important. 

SO.

Fitness:
-Do Steve's Beginner Body Weight Circuit Workout 3 days a week. (MWF)
-Do crunches TThSat. (Part of yearlong goal to be able to do 100 consecutive crunches)
-Do something active on Sunday. Be it running, walking, playing Just Dance 3 with my cousins

Diet:
-Cut out grains (part of yearlong goal to be 100% Paleo)
-Lose 2 pant sizes (at about a 15 right now, sadly)

Life-
-Volunteer at least once
-Paint a painting once a week (will post pictures as proof! PS- if you want to request a specific thing for me to paint, let me know. 
-BEDTIME IS 11, midnight on Fri, Sat.
-As soon as I wake up- get out of bed and stretch. 


Also, for something different: For every week that I keep my workout goals- I am going to put 10 dollars in a road trip fund to help me with my yearlong goals. Also, for every time I "cheat" I will put a dollar in a jar to donate(probably to my local library). 

Ok- starting pictures. I am putting them in an album on my imgur so I can have my pictures from the whole year all in one spot: http://imgur.com/a/Saqrc 


This all starts tomorrow: Jan 2nd!