Little by Little

Feeling stronger...little by little. Doing more and more of the workout every time I do it. Can't seem to totally get the eating like they say you should but what are you doing to do?
Day 20-done

The Strongest I've Felt to Date

I could do almost every move in the entire video. I was up to ten push-ups in the midst of cardio galore. I didn't get great sleep last night but I powered through today and felt fantastic. I felt kind of low this week and with the help of great friends, I was able to push through. One said, what really do you want? You know, good question...what is this about? Exercise, longevity, vanity, pushing myself to do things I couldn't think my body could do? Is it all of the above or do my goals change with what I can do that day. Today, I ate well and didn't have a beverage. That was the choice I made today and I don't have to make that choice tomorrow...maybe that will help me through. I'll just give it the best I've got for that day. I guess that's all you can ask of yourself.
Day 19 felt the strongest so far. By far.

We're Up We're Down

Success! I actually did every move in the video. I did every squat, lunge, and "pulse" that was required. This is the first time I've been able to do this in a video...now, granted it was cardio recovery which means it was shorter and not nearly as intense, but still-I'll take it.
That felt really good to notice growth, notice change, and see me getting stronger. I need to focus on that...but what do I focus on? The scale. I think I should throw it out the window. I look at it too often and to be totally honest-I really like food. I don't want to give up the foods and beverages I love. I really don't like sacrficing what I'm eating. So-maybe I should come to terms with the fact that I like to eat, I like to exercise-this is the body I'll have since I like both. Blah, I sound like a whiner. I'm done whining. Yay for finishing the video!
Day 18-done.

A Change of Scenery

I did the workouts today in my classroom during my planning period. This sounds odd, I know, but I'm finding that to fit it all in, I have to be realistic about time. This is something I didn't always do. I'd say...oh, yes...I'll do it, knowing probably pretty honestly that I wouldn't get it done. Not having it be a question of if I'll do it but when I'll do it has really framed my brain to it not being a choice. I'd like for this mindset to continue beyond the sixty days. I don't make a choice to brush my teeth...I just do it. Exercise shouldn't be a choice.
I also made decent choices when we went out to dinner tonight. I didn't deprive myself of things I love, just had less which wasn't bad at all.
I'm still thankful for this journey. I'm thankful to the great people that surround me and encourage me.
Today's workout was pure cardio-40 minutes of crazy cardio and then 16 minutes of core/abs. Shockingly...I didn't hate it. I couldn't do every move at his pace, but I didn't hate it. Go figure. Growth happens...you do actually get stronger if you don't quit something in a week. :)

I Get by With a Little Help From My Friends...

If but not for the accountability measures in place...today, I would have quit. I wasn't feeling the workout, I'm starving, and my mood is fluctuating...if you're a lady, you may see what fun I'm headed toward. Plus, even though my weekend wasn't wild and crazy...it was a bit on the unrestrained side and the numbers on the scale went up. I know it isn't where my focus should be...yet it makes me wonder what's sustainable for me since I liked all that I did this weekend and I plan on continuing with those patterns. Ok, enough whining about numbers on a machine. I'm thankful for my friends that pushed me today. I'm thankful for those of you that have said kind words. Hearing things like I'm an inspiration...that's downright kind, amazing, and just what I need to hear to keep going. So, today is done and I'm thankful for the people around me. I'm thankful that I'm still trying. And really...I have amazing people in my life that face challenges that are far more difficult than mine so here's to everyone facing things that are hard and trying to do something about it.

Fit Test

This program has some great points about it to keep you motivated. I am motivated by tangible results and seeing numbers go up makes a huge difference to me. In the series of 8 moves, I felt stronger and much more willing to push myself. All the numbers went up during those moves. It felt really great. Unfortunately the scale numbers went up too but I'm focusing on the positive gains made in the fit test and recognizing that a weekend of not eating the best and enjoying a beverage...or 4 probably didn't help. Back on track.
Looking forward to doing it again in 15 days and seeing those numbers improve too.
Day 15-you were pretty good to me.

Yay...Day Off!

I love softball Sundays...everything about them. It was a great couple of games that we pulled out and enjoyed each other while we played. My team is alot of fun with a great group of ladies.
I'm thankful for a day off. I'm looking forward to the fit test tomorrow to see if the numbers have improved. 15 days...here's to hoping!