Oh snap! What have I gotten myself into?
For a perfectionist, starting something (anything) new is
terrifying. In my mind, failure is not an option (although I’ve failed on
plenty of adventures in my lifetime).
After I said yes to the program, I anxiously awaited my
supplies. Keyword- anxious. This program seemed to be super hard core, what if
I couldn’t do it? What if I spent the money and didn’t see any results? I was
so anxious that I had a panic moment, I thought the group challenge had started
and I didn’t have my supplies yet. Alas, the group had started their prep week,
buying healthy groceries, reading through materials and so forth. Phew!
When my supplies arrived, I went from saying "oh snap" to an
overwhelming feeling of dread. I was totally, unquestionably, overwhelmed. Yet we all have to start somewhere...so that is what I did.
I started by reviewing the eating plan. Much to my delight,
it is very similar to the Weight Watchers food guidelines. It directs you to
veggies, fruits, proteins, (healthy) carbs, (healthy) fats, seeds and
dressings. It provides information about oil and nut butters, beverage
substitutions, (healthy) treats and goes over free foods and supplements.
Where this program is really on point is the portion
control. It provides color coded containers along with a formula for how many
containers of each color you should eat based on your starting weight. This is
clutch. It’s something my (former) Weight Watchers members struggled with, how
much of each food group to eat.
My husband and I planned out our dinners for the week based
on the program. I stocked up on plan friendly foods and what I really like is
the direction toward the whole food (what some call green or clean eating). I
needed this redirection. I had gotten off track, eating “high fiber” bars or
snacks, most of which I couldn’t read all of the ingredients, as well as
processed meals such as Lean Cuisines. I’m not knocking these when in a pinch,
but it felt great knowing I was putting good fuel in my body.
Next I mapped out my exercise plan against all of my
personal activities for the week. I knew there were nights when I wouldn’t be
home. On those nights I had to prioritize my exercise earlier in the day. But
no exerscuses! There is no reason why I can’t find 30 minutes in my day to take
care of me.
After doing the first workout, Cardio Fix, and surrendering
to the surrender move- I thought to myself, holy mother of #$$@@%! My husband
asked me how it went and I answered “well, I didn’t die”- ha! I modified and I
was very glad they had a gal in the front of the video showing the
modifications. After having 2 stress fractures in the same foot in 2014/2015, I
am being very careful with my exercise. I modified the entire first week and
when I couldn’t do a video because my body was too sore, I listened to it and
walked outside instead.
I’m proud to say I’ve completed my first week of the 21 Day
Fix and I could not be happier with how I feel.
Click here to read about my 2nd week. I was super
skeptical about the Shakeology and boy was I surprised.
Commit to the choice. Ask for help. Continue with
courage.
Hugs and Friendship,
Tara
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