Transformation Challenge - Week Seven

The scale: a woman’s worst enemy. Okay, maybe not every woman, but mine for sure. I had another week of weight gain after working so hard last week that I thought my arms, legs and abs were going to fall off. I even bypassed all those delicious chocolate bunnies at Easter. Yup, that’s right…gained four pounds! Up, down, up, down, this is killing me emotionally. I can handle one week of weight gain, but really?!?! Okay, now that I have come back to my senses. Now that I am beyond “the evil number” I feel really good. I know that I say this every week now, but really, I do! Workouts continue to be more challenging every week. I feel like I start every week saying, “I’m getting the hang of this”, and then there are sprints in the parking lot when it feels like its three degrees outside. I’m glad that it continues to challenge me though, because without that feeling I could probably talk myself into giving up. I also have been taking new classes to find something that I really enjoy doing. Seven weeks ago, I thought that I would never enjoy working out, and I mean NEVER! I took Body Combat, Rock Bottom and Body Jam this week. Body Combat made me feel strong like I could go and beat someone up, and the following day I could lift my arms up, let alone punch and kick. I thought my butt was going to fall off in Rock Bottom. I was convinced that when I got up from my mat, I would find a chunk of it laying there. Body Jam was fun and upbeat, didn’t feel like working out, but more like a dance party. The conclusion of all my class taking this week is that there is something for everyone. If you are having a hard time finding motivation, email me and I will be happy to go with you! Really.

I want to talk about something else very near and dear to my heart. My team, the “6 Pack” girls. My teammates are constantly inspiring me to push a little further, and not solve my stress with food. They are a phenomenal support system. Although we are currently in last place on the Transformation Challenge board, we have lots of heart, and I think that counts for a lot. I can’t even tell you, blog-reader, how many times I have thought that I could just not eat another scoop of brown rice, or lift one more dumbbell, I hear them cheering me on (whether they are with me or not!). If you are looking for something to help you make the decision to get off your couch and lose weight, or just feel better about yourself, I hope that I can be part of your inspiration. Now that I know what I know about nutrition and fitness, my life is changed forever. I know that is a little cheesy, but I am so grateful for this Transformation Challenge.

Keep going strong ladies! 7 weeks down, 5 to go!