It is starting to show!

I took measurements at the start of November 2011. I did P90x for a little while and then took a break, then I started BBL the beginning of December. Here are my measurements from Nov. 11th, and my measurements from Jan. 9th. Now remember, I have not put in 100%. Today I am starting a new challenge, so I will be giving it my all and I want to see more results!

Nov Chest: 35in. Jan Chest: 33 1/2
R. Arm: 12. R. Arm: 11 3/4
L. Arm: 12 1/4. L. Arm: 11 3/4
Waist: 30.5. Waist: 29 1/4
Hips: 38. Hips: 36 1/4
R. Thigh: 23. R. Thigh: 21
L. Thigh: 22.5. L. Thigh: 21 1/4

I am back, and stronger than ever!

Well, I am back! After my miserable failure with P90X, I decided to do something else. I have decided to do Brazil Butt Lift, a Beachbody workout. Let me tell you, this workout is amazing! I have had so many people ask me about it, and even tell me that they have ordered it because of me! It feels so good to be able to inspire others, and help others on this road to becoming fit!

I have decided to become a Beachbody Coach! With the help of my good friend Sara (who has inspired me more than anyone ever could), I decided to take a leap of faith, and just do this! Not only will it be more motivation for me, but I will be able to work with others, and maybe help some people out who have failed before.

I have noticed a HUGE change in my body thanks to BBL, and Shakeology, and have been sharing my before and now pictures on Facebook, so I may as well share on my blog!

I feel fabulous!

I FAILED!

So, P90X kicked my ass. I injured myself, tore my abdominal muscles and then I sat on the couch and had no motivation.

I failed.

I have a medical issue which doesn't allow me to perform at the best of my ability, but that shouldn't really be an excuse.

While talking to my coach, I have decided to switch from P90X to the Brazil Butt Lift. It seems like such a fun workout. Each session is about 30 minutes long, with some that are 45 minutes long. It just seems more tailored to me, and to the areas where I really want to see results.

My challenge pack arrived this morning.

I will start tonight!

Day 3-5, 85 more to go!

I am sore. I am so sore! This weekend really got me off track. I really thought I would be able to wake up in the mornings and do this, but I was wrong. I did manage to do my workouts while Little Man napped though. Right now I am doing P90x Classic, but I think I am going to switch to Lean. I have weight that I really need to lose before I start getting ripped (hah hah). I am drinking my Shakeology once a day, and loving it! It is a meal replacement shake with lots of goodies in it! I can't wait for lunch time! For breakfast, I had egg whites and whole wheat toast. I must say, I had that at 7:40am, and it in now 1:45pm, and guess what? I am not hungry yet! Usually I would be hungry by 10am, after eating sugary cereal, fast food breakfast, or white toast! But after this breakfast, I was full, and I am still full. Water has become my best friend. No pop for me anymore.

I have had a few people ask me if I am getting paid to do P90x, drink Shakeology, and write this blog, but I am not. I am just writing this for myself, to keep track of my goals, my accomplishments and to keep myself motivated.

Day 2, 88 more to go!

Well, I fell asleep writing my Day 2 blog, and didn't get a chance to publish it. Whoops. I am wiped out. Yesterday I didn't wake up for my workout. I decided that on the weekends, I would do my workouts while Little Man takes a nap in the afternoons. I honestly thought that plan would backfire as I had a lot of shows to catch up on and wanted to just sit and watch TV while he slept. But, I pushed through the tiredness and did it!! The work out was a beast. I had to keep hitting pause and kept yelling "I hate you Tony!!". I did complete it. But again, not to my best ability. I ate clean yesterday, had whole wheat toast, egg whites and fruit for breakfast instead of chocolate chip pancakes!

So here is my picture from today, hopefully today's workout is a little lighter!

Day 1, 89 More to Go!

Waking up at 5:45 this morning was not hard at all. I thought it would be, but I have a great support system, and that makes it so much easier! My accountability partner texted me, "Ready to get started?" "Just woke up" I replied. I also received an awesome text from my friend and co-worker, "So proud of you, Now Bring it!!". It is this support system that is really going to help me with this challenge. Not only do I have the support of these girls in this challenge group, but also the support of my good friends, and family. I might even get my Mum to wake up early with me and work out!

Now, let me tell you about the work out I did! I am doing P90x, and you follow a daily work out plan. Today was the Chest-Back and Ab Ripper X!

 I didn't fully complete the Chest-Back, well I didn't complete it to my best ability. I was missing a few key items, a pull up bar, and weights! How could I forget weights!? I tried looking for some at home, but they have obviously been misplaced, that shows how much I use them! So I used tins of tomatoes! It didn't work out too great! I did not have a pull up bar, but I did have a band so I used that as a substitute. We also had to do about a million push ups! I can NOT do push ups! But I am promising myself that by the end of 90 days, I will be a pro!

Once I had finished that hour, we moved on to the Ab Ripper X. Now, I have done this many times before with some friends, but it was at about 4am, and well, we had just come from the bar. It was much easier then!! We did something crazy like 339 different Ab workouts. Now, my number was probably less than that, but I still did it.

I feel great!! Usually I wake up around 7:15am and I am tired! I am slow and heavy in the mornings. But, after my workout, I felt so energetic! I still do. My posture has changed, I am sat at my desk with a straight back and I feel wonderful. Who knew that working out early in the morning could make you feel this way!

I also had alone time, which is hard to come by these days. The house was quiet, well except for my parents snoring, and I had time to focus on myself, on my body and my health. It was nice. Little Man was still fast asleep and I was able to get this workout in without interruptions.

Overall, this was a great morning! I still have a lot to do today, such as eating clean. I control what I put in my mouth, no one else does.

I am so proud of myself!

The Dreaded Pictures

I guess it is time to post my pictures. I honestly didn't think I looked too bad before I took these, but I was actually shocked at what I saw. I am very hesitant to post these, but I know it is for the best. If I have these staring in my face each day, it will be motivation to get fit. So here they are. Go ahead, make fun, but you will see that in 30 days I will have changed, you will see that in 60 days I have lost weight, and you will see that in 90 days I am toned, muscular and a more confident and happier person.