You’ve said to yourself; “It’s time to lose this weight”, “I’m going to make it to the gym at least 4 times this week”, and “I’m going to get healthier.” But, “What do I eat?” When it comes to weight loss, many people are confused about what to eat, what not to eat, and how much.

Fahrenheit Nutrition Athlete, Ashley Lemmons, takes us outdoors yet again to demonstrate how to perform “Curtsy Lunges”!

Like many others, I lead a hectic and busy life. Work, training, cardio sessions, home life, & family are my top priorities and finding a balance between it all can be very difficult, but it can be done.

Fahrenheit Nutrition Athlete, Ashley Lemmons, takes us outdoors to a local track & demonstrates how to perform “Jump Squats with Heel Kicks”!

Fahrenheit Nutrition Athlete, Ashley Lemmons, heads to a local elementary school playground & demonstrates how to perform “Hanging Sit-Ups”!

In this sport, competitors are faced with challenges (mentally and physically), sacrifice, discipline, and drive. Athletes know what it’s like to spend 12+ weeks of seemingly never ending cardio sessions, smuggling chicken or fish in your purse or pockets, gallon after gallon of water, peeing every 15 minutes, always being hungry, and grueling workouts that sometimes make you just want to cry. Why?

After much thought and consideration, I have made the decision to forego the NPC Jr. USA’s and head straight for Jr. Nationals in June. This decision is not because I am behind in my prep or because I don’t feel as if I would be ready; but simply because I’ve adapted the mindset for 2012, “go big or go home”.  Since talking with several judges and my family, I feel that this is the better decision for me.

Ever wake up in the middle of the night, searching for the light switch in the pitch black so you can find your way? That’s exactly what is going on in my world this week, metaphorically speaking. Today marks the 12 week out point to NPC Jr. USA’s, my first competition of 2012. This week I’m feeling my way around looking for that ON switch. I know it’s here somewhere…

Fahrenheit Nutrition Athlete Ashley Lemmons shows how you can get an anything-but-ordinary workout with nothing more than a treadmill and a little motivation.

We’re now into the 7th week of 2012, are you still on track with your New Year’s resolution? If the answer is yes, you’re among 64% of people who maintain their resolutions after one month. Woohoo! So, don’t stop now, keep going! Are you still making progress with your goals?