Onto The Next One

Five weeks later and I have completed the Alpha side of Focus T25!! [I'm doing a happy dance right now]

My results have been continually improving and I am excited to see what Beta brings to the table! Like I said in the last post, I have finally started to see results rather than just feel them! I took another progress picture to record the 5 week mark: 

A bit more in-depth information about my results thus far: 

• I weighed myself last Tuesday, and my weight has not changed 
• Chest muscles and shoulder are a lot stronger 
• Abs are noticeably more defined
• Triceps are more defined 
• Glutes are bigger and stronger

And a little bit more about how I have improved over the 5 weeks: 

• Increased number of pushups by vast amount and can do them all on my toes (Total Body Circuit has a ton of pushups)
• Stamina has increased 
• Able to do more reps of the higher intensity moves 
• Arches and calves don't tighten up like they originally were 

I took a 'before' picture when I first started but unfortunately I only took one of the front of me not even thinking my back, hammys, and butt would change significantly. When I am completely done with T25 I will post my 'before' picture along with my final 'after' picture. I will also dig through and try to find a decent photo of the back of me to show those results as well. 

I'll be starting the Beta portion of the program today! 

Motivational Monday

I finished my third week of T25 on Saturday, and for the first time I see progress. As someone who has exercised and played sports my whole life, it may seem weird that I'm saying it's the first time I see progress, but it's true. I have always noticed a difference in how I feel when I've been working out or training hard and have definitely felt a difference in stamina when I focus on bettering my running...but this time it's different, and I couldn't be happier.

I usually have some muscle definition, strong/defined legs, and have a pretty in-shape upper stomach. After I finished my workout on Saturday and I looked in the mirror, I surprised myself with my results thus far. I notice the biggest differences in my stomach and butt. My stomach is definitely in the best shape it has ever been and is very defined while my butt is very strong and has gotten bigger--but in a good way! I was even brave enough to snap a pic! (I hate 'selfies' but it seemed appropriate).

After Saturday, I started to think about motivation and how many people out there quit because they aren't SEEing results. When in retrospect, fitness should first and foremost be for health. If you are feeling energetic, feeling strong, don't easily get out of breath, eating healthy, and are in good health, then why give up? If you continue to work hard, eat right, and stay healthy, results will come in time. 

We live in a time where we want everything right this instant. It is so unrealistic to think anything can happen in the snap of a finger. Working out would be work if it was easy. So today I present to you motivation. Some of my favorite quotes comes from author Ralph Waldo Emerson. This is one of my favorite quotes and it can relate to every aspect of life, especially getting in shape:

This next one is for you to remember to better yourself. Fitness should make you feel your best. Your body should be one of the most important things to you and you should always remember to respect and appreciate it. Let these words sink in and let them inspire you to make the most of your workouts and health.