Well, for a few weeks now I have not been as dedicated to my workouts and healthy eating as I had previously. In other words, I fell off the wagon. It hurt. I found my focus and drive go down, my energy decreased and I was impatient and frustrated more often because I wasn’t doing what was best for my body and, therefore, my mind was suffering. I was eating junk and my stomach hurt afterwards. I would get that “icky” feeling and just generally did not feel good.
But you know what? I NEEDED THAT REMINDER. I know it probably sounds crazy, but I had forgotten how poorly I felt before my daily exercise and Shakeology. Don’t get me wrong, I was on vacation for a good portion of the time and did enjoy myself but I did not feel nearly as good as I do while making healthy choices. I am SO VERY HAPPY to be back in my routine and feeling my sore muscles and getting the boost of energy from my shakes. Yesterday I started back and, not gonna lie, it was HARD. Even after just a short week and a half of a break, my body had already started to lose muscle and stamina.
So how did I get back to my daily routine? I made the commitment and joined my upline’s Challenge Group. Here is my first day post workout sweaty picture ;)
So, this particular Challenge Group I am participating in is doing 21 Day Fix, so I have switched from Chalean Extreme to 21DF. I love the exercises in this workout because they are all 30 minutes and are tough but are great for beginners with the modifier. Let me tell you, I was SORE this morning…I have rediscovered my quads and they were not pleased. Funny thing is, I actually have learned to appreciate this feeling because it means that I am pushing and changing my body in a GOOD way.
So, I had been thinking over the past couple of weeks of ideas for my next Challenge Group that I will lead. I wanted to add something that I personally would really love besides the fitness and nutrition. I am a book junkie and have really learned that personal development is key to making and sticking with changes in my life, so I decided to add in a book with my next Group. I found Made to Crave: Satisfying Your Desires With God, Not Food and was hooked. This was PERFECT for me! I have such a bad habit of using food to replace voids in my life and I need to learn how to redirect it. I am also very bad at just eating out of boredom. I must eat only to fuel my body, not to fill a void!
So, here’s the deal…my next Challenge Group will start this coming Monday, August 25th. We will be combining a fitness program with Shakeology as usual, but will also add in the book. I will be assigning sections of the book to read and then we will come together and discuss as well as motivate and inspire each other. I am SO EXCITED about this new group!
If this sounds like something you would be interested in, feel free to contact me! I can answer any questions you may have or give you more details. I am so excited about the number of women who have already committed to this challenge and can’t wait to see the results we all walk away with at the end of these 30 days. If you are ready, it can really change your life.
Take care!
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