Pat on the back

Tonight we give ourselves a pat on the back. Back on March 2nd I wrote about how 4 of us completed our first week of "Insanity." Well, the 60 days have come and gone and we did it. We got up early 6 mornings a week and worked out HARD together, every morning for 60 days. At the beginning of this journey we all had different reasons for committing to this challenge. But we all had the same thought: "this will be more than tough but we can do anything for 60 days" Well guess what? We all aren't stopping now and that is what finding a workout program that works is all about. 3 out of the 4 of us have realized waking up and working out at 5am is the best fit for us so we are continuing to meet 5 days a week together. The other is going to continue exercising, but at a slightly later morning time that works better for her and joining us when she can. But the point is, we all feel so great, have seen some great results so far and want to keep the train going. 

For me, I know in order to get off the remainder of my baby weight I need to workout at a high level, at least 5 days a week. I also know I need to eat clean. Simple science really. Work out consistently and eat well. The past 2 months I never deprived myself, never counted calories or skipped meals. I stuck to what I believe in and what I preach to my own clients. "Eat and workout how you plan to for the rest of your life." 

In the past 60 days I have gained muscle, lost 10 pounds, lost a total of 6 inches from my body and greatly increased my muscles endurance and strength along with my cardiovascular efficiency. 

But here is how I look at it: Great start. It took me nearly 2 years since Parker was born, she'll be 2 in June, for me to get the ball rolling in the right direction. It's finally moving and it's going in the right direction but there's no stopping me now, I have much more to achieve. 

I'm proud of myself but I'm most proud of us: the 3 girlfriends who I've had the privilege of go along this journey with. We've inspired and supported each other, complained about lack of sleep to each other but most importantly sweated our tails off together and got fit together. We most definitely passed the sweat check every morning we met. 

For tonight, we get out of our workout clothes, put some make up on, wear something cute and celebrate over and a few drinks and laughs. I'm so proud of you girls!