Thursday, January 20, 2011

90 Day Challenge - Day 3

I was feeling great,  and still am, but after my last post I realized that now that it's winter and I'm seeing the return of some hypothyroid symptoms I better do all that I can to get into "tip top" shape.  A friend of mine recently posted some before and after pictures on Facebook, she truly underwent a transformation and looks amazing.  Obviously, I wanted to know how she did it, so I told her how awesome I think she looks and she chatted me up.  It turns out she's a Beachbody Coach and she started out doing Turbo Jam, had some success and then big results came after resistance training with CHAlene Extreme.  I have to be honest, I was hesitant because I am always worried that people are trying to sell me something, but I kept myself open to the possibility of doing the same.  I always hear that losing weight starts in the kitchen, and I couldn't agree more, but I get really frustrated with this because I eat VERY well.  I know a lot of people say this, but I honestly do.  I have zero processed foods in my diet.  Loads of veggies and the highest quality protein that I can find, which is all local and grass fed.  I am currently working on portion control and almost have that aspect down. 

But after lots of thought, I realized that I have never given weight training an honest shot.  And when I even made a minimal effort to lift at the gym (which I have on and off) I did see serious results.  I read many great reviews online about the Chalene Extreme program and decided to dedicate myself to a 90 Day Challenge.  I invested in the system itself, resistance bands, and a heart rate monitor.  I am waking up early and making the time for this each day- NO EXCUSES. 

My motivation to write about it, post on Facebook etc. is not to brag or promote products, it's to keep myself accountable, get excited and inspire others to do the same. 

I think I've found my ticket to health -  The Weston A. Price diet- with lots of Raw Vegan items incorporated - Weight Training and being productive in all areas of my life daily.   I realize that my health issues DEMAND that I exercise on a daily basis.  I need to think of exercise as my medicine, a way of life.  I vow to continue to work on myself and adjust if needed on the road ahead.  

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