In February 2014, I decided I needed to make a change. I was
still hanging on to weight I had gained while pregnant with my second child. I
was tired, cranky and unhappy with myself. After my first pregnancy, the weight
literally fell right off. I didn’t understand why I didn’t lose the weight this
time. I decided it wasn’t going to happen unless I did something about it.
I had recently become friends with one of James’ high school
friends on Facebook. She kept posting status updates about a new program
created by Beachbody. Despite the fact that I thought “Beachbody” was a cheesy
name for a company, I was intrigued by the program. It was called the 21 Day
Fix and it was aimed at portion control along with 30 minutes of exercise per
day. The challenge pack included DVD’s with seven, thirty-minute workouts,
portion control containers, a nutrition guide, and a one-month supply of
Shakeology. Shakeology is a formula comprised of whole foods and nutrients. I
ordered the chocolate flavor and let me tell you. Blended with almond milk, ice
and a little banana, it tasted just like a milkshake! I was hooked. I had a
shake for breakfast, completed my workout of the day, and used the handy
containers to measure my food.
The 21 Day Fix doesn’t mean you’re “fixed” in 21 days.
Studies have shown that it takes 21 days to make or break a habit. After the 21
days, a habit of healthy eating and exercise is established. I agree with the
concept, and by the end of the three weeks I had a new routine. I did the Fix
for 2 cycles, and grew tired of doing the same workouts over and over. I was
looking through our DVD collection one day and realized we had P90X. All I knew
about P90X was that my husband did it when we lived in Vermont. I recalled
hearing him jumping around and grunting in our basement, then emerging tired
and dripping in sweat. This probably wasn’t going to be for me, but I decided
to give it a shot. The first day was all push-ups and pull-ups, neither of
which I could do. But I carried on, even if it meant doing push-ups on my
knees. The other workouts in the program were a more for me and I enjoyed Tony
Horton’s humor. Alas, finishing the program just wasn’t meant to be. I had my
tonsillectomy in June and after the month it took to recover, I was back at
square one: weak and inactive.
To get back in the game, I began the 21 Day Fix yet again. I
just wasn’t seeing the additional weight loss results I wanted. My coach suggested Shaun
T’s Focus T25. It was the program that started her journey and she got
incredible results. I set a little money aside for a couple of paychecks and
finally ordered it.
I am currently on week three of T25 and I LOVE it. It is
very challenging, but at the end of the 25 minutes you are exhausted, yet
energized, and dripping in sweat. That’s the kind of workout I need. In the
three weeks since starting, I have lost 2 pounds and feel so much stronger and
more motivated.
I must mention, a huge part of being successful is staying
accountable and motivated. I do this by being part of Beachbody challenge
groups on Facebook. I have met many wonderful people who are also on their
fitness journeys. We share recipes, discuss workouts, and are a basis of support
for each other. When someone doesn’t feel like working out, had a bad day, or
ate too many cookies, we are there to set that person back on track and offer
an ear to listen. It is truly an amazing support system. At the urging of my coach, I finally felt ready to sign up
to be a Beachbody Coach. I am part of a great team of coaches and I look
forward to embarking on the next level of my fitness journey.
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