A friend gave me a nugget of wisdom the other day...."pain is weakness leaving the body". It makes me giggle a little when I repeat that phrase to myself. How a simple statement can be so profound. I can apply the phrase to so many past situations.
I'm into the second week of my workout/bootcamp and it has been everything but easy. Have you ever noticed on those fitness videos and commercials everyone is smiling, all cheerful about running in place? Nonsense, full body workouts are anything but exciting. As a matter of fact I haven't seen a smiling face yet.
Front planks, side planks, lunges, suicides( an appropriate name for them), and squats, just to name a few. All a part of the extreme workout so far. everyday I push myself to show up to these torture sessions. i have to have long pep talks with myself and then visualize the end result. (Repeatedly)
Ahhh Yes.... the privilege of getting dressed without this muffin top screaming...Tahdahh!
My youngest child is 8 and I'm pretty sure I can no longer call this blubber"baby fat". No more excuses, a mantra I am adapting to. A challenge that will reap enormous benefits.
Finishing the race, following through to the finish, for me. Who knows the possibilities this discipline will bring. On one hand, I'm excited yet, on the other hand my body is soar and I'm pissed off about it. SMH @ myself, it's true though.
I'm pressing past my screaming muscles to reach my goal. (Again another affirmation) What pain will you endure to reach a goal, kick a bad habit,or just try something new for yourself?
Let me know how it goes! I'm committed to finishing the P90x. I miss you I love you and Happy New Year!
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