So tonight, I will have John take pictures of me so you can see my one week progress - not thinking you will see very big changes, but the pictures are for me as much as for you! I like to see change and I know put the work in to make change!
So - here are a few things I have learned this past week -
1. In the past I did not work as hard as I thought I was. I have pushed myself to muscle failure multiple times this week - doing everything I could to not drop the weights I was holding in my hands. If I had worked out that hard and had the confidence that I do now (I CAN DO IT) I would be a lot further than I am now
2. I felt like my arms were level and working and they were not! I thought I was doing full range of motion and didn't get why my arms weren't getting as toned as I thought they should - people BUY a mirror and use it! You cannot correct what you cannot see! It makes a huge difference!
3. Having a workout buddy is a must! Without my sister or my husband doing this with me (along with a few other friends) I would have been burnt out and ready to give up! This is no joke- its hard work. No one likes to be doing something that's not always fun, alone! Get a partner and start walking - go for bike rides - do your own home workout - join a gym together and just the classes together (I think you work harder in a class anyhow)
4. Breakfast is essential. I like to workout in the morning - just starts my day right! I have been eating breakfast and when I don't I am so tired. I know I am not giving it my all and its because my body is used to and NEEDS that energy. (PS - Breakfast does NOT mean doughnuts or coffee cake)
5. Shakeology WORKS! I am full - I am content - I am energized - I am not craving sweets. It works.
6. Stop taking yourself so seriously. When I am serious, I am so focused on what I am doing and then I compare myself. When I do dance party, I let go and I don't care who looks at me funny. I am more willing to jump more willing to make bigger arm movements and get my heart pumping!
7. Keep making goals. Since doing the challenge I have signed up for three more 5k runs! I am excited because I know these are short term -REALISTIC- goals!
Bring it on Week Two - This girl is READY for some FAT GIRL SHRED!
-Kayla-
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