Transformation Challenge - Week Four

Let me start off by saying that I lost 3 pounds this week! 3 pounds for me is HUGE! Really, I can’t write enough sentences with exclamation points! In addition to weighing less, I actually feel lighter on my feet if that’s possible. I can feel muscle in my arms and legs where I have never felt muscle before. I am stronger than I have ever been before. And even though “plank” is my new least favorite word, I know it has a lot to do with those and push-ups. I often feel like if I have to do one more push-up my arms are going to fall off, but they don’t and I am able to do get a little further down every time.

Not only is exercising getting better, but eating healthy is getting easier too. I no longer feel like I want to make-out with everyone that sticks anything sugary in their mouth. I don’t even feel like I want to over-eat at dinner time. These are two very big accomplishments for me. Every week it gets easier to wake up and go to work out and make good food choices. I am also happy to say that I have tried three new classes; Body Flow, Body Step, and Abs. While Body Step and Abs may not be for me, I’m glad that I tried them. I really like Body Flow. For anyone that is feeling like their life is a little chaotic, this is a perfect class for you. This is one of the many reasons that I feel less stressed and therefore feel like I need to stress eat less. I even attended a 11 year old’s birthday party with pizza, chips, dip, and cake and was able to limit myself to very small portions. If you try to deprive yourself you will end up going over the edge, allow yourself a little treat every now and again.

I have been working harder than ever before, and with the support of my team I know that I will be able to meet my goals. I have already made it through one month. If you had asked me one month ago if I thought I would be able to exercise five days a week and eat healthy foods, I would have answered “no”. Now I am doing both of these things with ease. Dare I say, I actually look forward to going to the gym and working out now.

After one month I have also lost 5 ½ inches collectively from my waist, thighs, hips, and calves. My clothes fit so much better, and I am feeling confident and strong. Feeling this way makes me want to inspire everyone old, young and in between to work out and take care of themselves. You only have one body, treat it right. Trust me; I am surprised these words are coming out of my mouth as well.

I know you can do this ladies! 4 weeks down, 8 weeks to go!