Ughh. I’ll be honest…I’m a little anxious about sharing this post. It is something that has been on my heart for a while now, and I feel led to share this. I’m really excited about it, just slightly vulnerable! And I have prayed that God would send the people He wants to read it. I am on this journey, because of HIM!
Today, I completed month 2 of ChaLEAN Extreme!!! I am so excited about this. I was so uncertain about this program when I purchased it. I knew I LOVED the 21 Day Fix, and I wasn’t sure if I would love something different as much. Well, let me tell you!!!! I fell in love with Chalene Johnson and her approach to fitness. She is such a kind and energetic person. You can tell she is completely invested in what she does and truly desires for people change their lives for the better!!!
There are three phases in this program. The Burn Phase, Push Phase, and the Lean Phase. I just finished Push, and the name is fitting!!! I lifted much heavier weights weights and fewer reps. The idea is to build strength by pushing my muscles to failure. I lifted as heavy as I could and only got out 6-8 reps for each exercise. INTENSE!!! Even though I wasn’t doing cardio on these days, the heavy weight lifting still got my heart rate up, so I knew it was working!
Also, another result of heavy lifting…besides the muscle, which I will show you in a minute…is the hunger!!! I am burning SO many more calories, which is cool! Especially on the days that I lift the heaviest weights. My metabolism is through the roof!!! And I’m not bulking up at all. So many people have the misconception that when women lift heavy, they bulk up. NOT TRUE!!!! We women don’t have all the testosterone that men do, so that does not happen. Instead ,we get LEAN!!!!
So, at this point, you are probably wondering what I was so nervous about, right?
Well, I have never officially shared my original “Before” picture. In my challenge groups that I run, and in the one I originally participated in, we take “before” pictures so that we can see how far we have come when we finish a program. Also, Beachbody will send you a free tshirt for the program you purchased if you submit your “Before & After” photo!!! Who doesn’t love free stuff?
Anyways…I’m stalling.
I am very self conscience about my original photo. I think mostly because I was SO incredibly uncomfortable at this point. I was desperate for a change, for more energy, and more self confidence. Honestly, I had no idea when I started this journey by purchasing the 21 Day Fix that I would be where I am today. I really sensed God leading me down this road, but I could never have predicted the results…for my physical or spiritual transformation!!
I had no idea that I would become a coach and join such a wonderful team of other women and men who were passionate about health. That they would push me to better myself, spiritually and physically!!! This has been such an awesome journey, and I know that I am exactly where God planned for me to be. And that is such a wonderful feeling.
I am sharing my transformation, because I hope that it inspires someone else. I was scared when I started. Scared of getting nowhere. Scared of failing….AGAIN! Scared that my body wouldn’t respond. But I did it anyways.
I followed the meal plan – not exactly at first, but I got better at. I pushed Play every day. I prayed A LOT that God would help me be consistent and take care of this body He gave me. I checked into my challenge group most days and craved the accountability and support it provided me. And changes began to happen.
Did it happen overnight?? Absolutely not. Did I miss the mark some days and fall off the wagon. Of course I did!!! But I got back up and tried again. And each time I failed, I was more motivated to get it right. I learned to use those failures to my advantages.
So, here it is….my transformation through today…
I can honestly say, that starting the 21 Day Fix and then signing up to be a coach have changed my life! I started diets before and have always exercised, but by becoming a coach and being inspired to help other people, it has truly become a lifestyle change for me. So much has been changed for the better. My health, my PMDD, my energy, my influence on my family and others. I am incredibly thankful today for this opportunity.
I hope this has inspired someone who is afraid today. I was!!! But don’t be. You are in control of the choices you make. YOU can make the changes you need to. It won’t be easy. It won’t always be pretty. But YOU CAN DO IT!!! And I would love to help you. If you are interested in joining my next challenge group or becoming a coach and changing lives with me, message me today or fill out the form below! Don’t put it off any longer.
I want to impact peoples’ lives in a positive way everyday that I am on this earth. I would love for you to join me!
xoxo
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