Week 1: Workout Challenge

Well, week 1 has been successful so far.  I have worked out six days this week and I feel great.  It's funny because everyday before it was time for me to work out, I really did not want to do it.  But, once the work out was over I felt so energized and rejuvenated.  I am very proud of myself for being consistent with my exercise this week and I can say, with confidence, that I will successfully complete this challenge. My routine this week consisted of the elliptical.  There is just something about that elliptical that makes me feel so accomplished once my work out is complete.  The dripping sweat and pounding heart beat, makes me feel as if I completed a marathon!  I am becoming addicted to that feeling...and I hope I continue to feel this way during this journey.

During the second week of the challenge, I plan to incorporate different work outs.  I don't think I will be able to walk away from my elliptical, but I will definitely add weights to the routine. Eventually, I would like to get a few exercise dvd's that I heard were challenging, but produce results if you remain  consistent. Another element that I will be adding this week, is my weigh ins.  I tried to hold off as long as I could without revealing my weight, but I must be completely transparent while on this journey. So, I have decided to make Sundays my weigh in days, for now.  As I get further on this journey, I understand that the scale may not go down consistently due to losing inches or gaining muscle. I don't want this to discourage me, but I will cross that bridge when it comes. So for now, I will weigh in every Sunday in an effort to track my progress.

I will also begin meal prepping this week because I know that an area I continue to struggle with is clean eating.  I have been doing research and getting ideas on how and what to meal prep.  So, I will also begin this on Sunday and I will provide updates during the week.

Week 1 was a success and I am positive that the remaining weeks will be the same. Stay healthy and motivated!