As of 04/08/11, I am 1 year into my own personal FitNess Journey.
WOW!!!! 1 Year and what a changed person I have become! While the numbers reflect what one can accomplish by "Bringing It", "Rev-ing It", "Pushing Play"....what they do not reflect is the personal satisfaction and over all change from the inside.
The personal feeling of accomplishment CAN NOT be under estimated! I went from BLAH to WOW! Not only is my body fit now, but I have also engulfed the "change of lifestyle into a Healthy & Mindful one. This is a HAPPY place. I was suffering from a great deal of depression and lack of self-worth.
The lifestyle change added self-worth and pride back into my heart and soul. I started to enjoy my days more and more. I exercised my way out of the FUNK I was in. There is a lot that can be said about what exercise can do for your body; but DO NOT under estimate what it can do for your mind. I was less stressed and had less anxiety. I started to FEEL GOOD AGAIN.
One of the best parts of my "anniversary" is that I have learned so much (of course there is always more to learn) that I can offer suggestions and tips to others who are starting their own FitNess Journey. The feeling of helping others is a GRAND feeling. Paying it forward is the BEST gift of all - from adults to children.
I am proud to say that my daughter is learning along side of me. She will take this mindful/healthy approach into her adult life as well. That is truly a GREAT gift to share with her. She has a more educated approach to a FitNMindFul lifestyle that she will take into her adulthood; and ultimately share with others as well. Paying It Forward as well.
WOW!!! Happy Anniversary to US!!!!
Of course - I would like also share the physical accomplishment as well.
From April 2010 to April 2011:
From April 2010 to August 2010:
Weight: Start: 142 End: 123
Waist: Start: 36" End: 29"
Hips: Start: 38" End: 34"
Chest: Start: 37" End: 33"
Right and Left Arm: Start: 13" End: 11"
Right and Left Thigh: Start: 21" to 20"
Total inches lost: 19"
From December 2010 to March 2011:
Weight: 116 lbs Ending weight: 113 lbs
Waist: 27" End: 26 1/2"
Hips: 32" End 30"
Chest: 33" End: 31 1/2"
Right and Left Arm: 10 1/2" End: 10" <AND MUSCLES!!
Right and Left Thigh: 19 1/2" End: 18 1/2"
Total inches lost: 12"
I would like to thank fellow Beachbody Coaches for sharing this journey with me as well. We started out as strangers and have become friends through continued support and sharing of our FitNess Journeys. This team ROCKS!!!
To end I would like to personally thank my Team BeachBody coaches Shanna De and Aaron Potts for introducing me to a NEW lifestyle. Their continuing support helped me every step of the say! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being with me from the start to now with my FitNess Journey. You have helped change my life! THANK YOU.