I look forward to seeing how I feel at the end of the 6-weeks. Having said that, it was also part of trying something new and the other ladies are super sweet. I don’t have this need to post about my workouts or have affirmation that I’m doing a good job. I’ve always enjoyed the idea of exercise being my time to refocus and center myself in the chaos of life. We offer motivation and virtual high fives. The accountability part through our online group is fun but does require effort. For me, it’s about balance rather than limits. Just not going to say no to that ice cream cone with my family or that pizza from time to time. I’m not about depriving myself or going to some extreme. While the program suggested several possible meal plans, I chose one that I could adjust to work with my lifestyle.
However, I am not someone who can stick to a severe diet plan in my real life. Strawberry- well, I’m just hoping to use that flavor in my assortment pack quickly by adding anything that might make it taste less like medicine. Vanilla tastes good with a sprinkle of cinnamon. In case you’re wondering, chocolate is yummy. I’m drinking the Shakeology for breakfast. While I LOVE the workouts, the nutrition piece of the whole Beachbody thing isn’t my favorite part. Those 20-minutes are definitely work, but they’re also a ton of fun! I’ve already learned a couple things about myself- my arm strength sucks and I don’t have the graceful form of Shaun T on that step! But- you know what? I’m doing it! I’m also looking forward to it every day. I love that he makes sure to tell his followers that he’s not a “fitness bully” or a “nutrition bully.” He’s there to steer you in the right direction, but you have to do the work. If you don’t know anything about Shaun T- and, I didn’t either- he’s the guy behind the Insanity program. It is a 6-week program that requires a 20-minute workout using a step for 6-days a week. This was my first week of Transform 20 with Shaun T and my new Facebook friends. Anyway, after she messaged me about joining a Boot Camp with a group of women online, I gave it some serious thought and jumped on board. There’s a Beachbody coach who I’m friends with via Facebook- you know, one of those people you may not even recognize in person, but you see their posts and feel like friends. It just never seemed like something for me. I knew people who served as coaches and those who did the old school videos. Like many of you, I had heard of Beachbody for years. I wanted to kickstart my workouts in a new way. (Check her out online- she’s awesome!) While I truly enjoy both of those, it was time to try something new. Now that I have the severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea diagnosis and that incredible CPAP providing the necessary oxygen for true sleep, I have energy! AGAIN! FINALLY!
I was doing good just to get through the day considering I woke up tired. Truth be told, I was just too exhausted to even try to find a way to fit in any kind of exercise.
Yes- I did a pretty decent job of running a few miles for a few days a week throughout the summer when I was not teaching school. I’ve been so far back that I should probably say that I’ve been riding in the trunk. Over the past year, my fitness routine has taken a back seat.
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