I know it’s been forever ago but as of January my husband and I started our 30 day fitness challenge. We completed that and have continued on. We haven’t been as faithful in our workout this April, but our respite is over – we’re back at it again!
Here are some things I have gained from this experience (this is about 90 days of working out consistently and eating healthier):
Back then: I began running 5 minutes then walking 5 minutes – when i ran, I thought my heart was going to stop and I’m pretty sure I looked like I was close to a heart attack, it was tooorture!
Now: I can run 2 miles, easily, and have ran up to 5 miles.
Working towards: I’d love to run a 10k (6.2 miles) under an hour, maybe a half marathon someday….yikes!
Back then: My weight. Whoofta… after Christmas I weighed the most I’ve ever weighed… I was uncomfortable in my clothes, self conscious… Full on buddha belly!
Now: I’ve lost about 15 pounds, and am back into clothes I’ve shoved in the back of my closet. Still have some buddha belly but eh, I’m learning to embrace the belly :) haha and I’m working it off :)
Working towards: I’d like to lose a little more weight but I mostly want to feel good in my own skin. I ultimately want health to be my main goal and not how much I weigh- which can be a hard battle mentally.
Back then: Major procrastinator, lazy as all get out!
Now: Still procrastinate, still lazy…don’t get me wrong but I found that having this one area of consistency and diligence, spilled over into other areas of my life. It rubs off. Everyone says it, but it’s true, working out and eating right does really give you more energy.
Working towards: Not procrastinating at all! Not being selfishly lazy – which is way beyond just working out and eating right but it’s a start.
Back then: It was all about self indulgence. Eating, especially when I went to a restaurant, it was all about what could I get that would satisfy me the most.
Now: It’s still hard to make healthy food choices, but eating is more about health and what’s going to fill me up. It’s not all about the self indulgence…which also spills over into life. Self control, patience, sharing…
Working towards: I think the whole moderation thing. Sounds easy but it’s a hard road to walk.
I’ll stop there but the benifits have been huge. I’d encourage anyone to start today. If you are not exercising and eating healthy – start now. It’s amazing how our bodies change and adapt.
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