BEASTing Out

Well, I finally did it. I took the plunge into Body Beast. I like to lift so I thought this would be fun. And I'm sure it is fun if I didn't feel like puking during the workout. It's been a while since I've had this happen. I thought I gave myself enough time in between dinner and my workout. Maybe not? Or was I just working out that hard? I didn't feel like I did. It was a Build: Chest/Tri's day so I used light weights for like all my sets since I tweaked my left shoulder and didn't want to train one side heavy than the other cause I'd like some symmetry. Either way, I'm gonna keep on. Tomorrow is Legs and I do love a leg day, even if I hate it the next two days after.

I'm still doing the Les Mills classes and videos. I did Body Pump this week. I should've taken that class as a sign to go easy on my shoulder now that I think about. I'll probably do some Combat or Sh'bam again for some cardio to go along with my Body Beast program.

As for the food front, that's an uphill battle when I'm home and can just grab anything I want to eat. It's easier when I'm not home and I pack my daily meals and snacks cause I don't have a choice then. I'm still using my weight watchers app and myfitnesspal to keep in check. Some days I forget and just pick up again the next day.

Now, I'm about to get real with you all. Lately, I have been feeling like I haven't made any progress, despite the scale and the clothes fitting looser. I needed like a reminder of where I've been and I had that tonight when I did my day one measurements that BeachBody loves to have people do. When I did the my measurements back at the end of April, beginning of May, I was at my heaviest in the longest time. And now, I'm down around 12 pounds and 6.25 inches overall. I guess I have to remind myself of where I've come from.

I also need to remind myself to take time to take care of my mind set. I can do all the work on my body and still feel awful. As cliche as it sounds, I need to love myself, in mind, body and soul. It's harder on this front cause I have to confront feelings and thoughts I don't really want to but I know it'll have to happen eventually.

I'll keep you all updated on everything.

XOXO

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