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I wasn’t going to blog this week and was going to wait until next week since I have literally only been able to do 30 minute workouts daily and nothing more, but then I had a change of heart. ?

I received an email from WordPress that reminded me that today is my 1 month anniversary for blogging and I think that this deserves a celebration and a blog. ?

In preparing for this blog, I decided to look at some of my past photos that I have taken over the last 39 days of this 60 day challenge and I realized how much I have progressed in my weight loss journey. For the most part, I have more energy, I drink more water and I finally have a daily workout routine. #winning Initially, even after seeing the photos I was still focused on the fact that I still don’t have abs, which I want Really bad, but I am happy with my progress thus far. I am ecstatic that all my clothes in my closet fit again, because it is low-key depressing when I can’t fit a pair of my favorite jeans. Jk.

As a matter of fact, I am sure we all have those jeans that we can’t wear all the time because for some reason they must have shrunk in the dryer. Lol. For example, I have 3 pairs of black jeans that all appear identical when I wear them, but they are all different sizes depending on how my weight is doing at that time. I would tell you guys the jean sizes, but I don’t need the judgment. Lol. Thankfully after starting this challenge I can finally fit into the smaller size jeans again and they are comfortable. #wonthedoit

As I continue for the next 21 days, I will start to celebrate more of my progress and for my readers I even posted pics below for you all to see some of my progress! What progression are you celebrating?

Happy 1 month blogging to me!!!

Have a great night and an amazing weekend!

Day 39

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½ way done or another ½ to go until completion; no matter how you say it, just keep going! ??
So today is my 30^th day of the challenge and I am so excited to have made it thus far! I will have to admit everyday has not been easy to complete, but I have learned to celebrate small victories. I am pretty sure this is the first time I have EVER done anything for 30 days consecutively in my life. #Smallvictory ??

One of the best things that I have learned from this challenge is to be more flexible with my time. My favorite time to work out is in the morning, but I don’t have time for that, so I opt to go at lunch.

In addition to squeezing in workouts in the middle of the day, I have challenged myself to try new workout classes at the gym. My current favorite class of all time is turbo kickboxing! I believe I am Rocky Balboa in class in my head and that I can defeat almost any opponent. Lol. Don’t try me because I will turbo kick you! ?JK.

Last week I tried a class called POP Pilates and OMG… I shouldn’t have. POP Pilates was an awesome core workout, but my core wasn’t ready for it, I thought my abs were literally going to POP. The class is a mixture of YOGA, a little cardio and abs! I literally limped out the class after sweating profoundly for 30 minutes and not being able to catch my breath. The great thing is although I wanted to walk out the class, I finished it and will probably go back and try it again. Another… #Smallvictory

So hopefully this encourages you to continue what you have recently started, whether it is a new diet, getting back in the gym or enrolling in a class. In the words of Nike, just do it and finish strong so that you can have a #Smallvictory to celebrate.

Small victories eventually turn into even bigger success stories! Just start.

Try something new, you just may enjoy it!

Until next time…Have a great night and an even better week! – Unknown

As the famous saying goes… it takes 21 days to form a habit and I will have to agree ?%.  At day 20 of this challenge, it was no longer a struggle for me to get out the bed, change to gym clothes and go complete my workout.  #whoop Surprisingly, I have been looking forward to my workouts recently, because it creates time for me to relax and decompress after a long day of work, which is definitely needed in my field.

For the remaining 37 days of the challenge, I’m going to incorporate different exercises and also focus on my food choices. For example, last week I tried Stairmaster for the first time ever. Yikes!!! In the words of my friend, she would say, “Did you die though?” Lol. Nah, I didn’t die,  but I wish someone would have told me the key to being successful at Stairmaster is to only put about half of your foot on each step which, I unfortunately had to learn the hard way after my shoe was stuck a few times.

While this challenge has been fun and a test of my commitment, I am glad that I have a huge support system cheering me on.  The random text messages saying I completed 2 miles today, or the IG message stating someone has been working out with me since day 1 of the challenge are encouraging. Air hugs to all of you guys!

Special s/o to the ladies in my group chat participating in the challenge, you guys are the real MVPs. ??? There were a few ladies who completed a 10 day smoothie cleanse, woke up at 5am for boot camp, completed a 5k and also set new fitness records for themselves; you guys are truly amazing!!! ?

Well until next time…Have a great day and a better week! – Unknown

This week’s post title was inspired by Insecure that has returned for season 2. Yay!!!!

2%. It is such a small amount of the your day when you consider it in context. Right? Wrong! Lol. 30 minutes a day takes sacrificing, planning and dedication.

Like some of you all reading this,  my days can be hectic with work,  meetings, hanging with friends and spending time to tailor my own craft.  Yikes!!! This challenge has made me prioritize my tasks for the day and become more strategic with my workout planning. Finally,  my strategic management class is paying off. Lol. I now have a pair of workout clothes in my car at all times in case I go to the gym on lunch,  a break or meet up with a friend after work to walk,  jog or run a trail.

My friends make this challenge worthwhile because they are sure to like a workout post, share funny stories and struggles that we may encounter. The ideal goal of this challenge is to promote an overall healthy lifestyle, which includes eating habits as well. Healthy food options are still a work in progress, I’m some where in between I welcome the ideal of being a vegetarian, but I love chicken and a nice steak.  See my dilemma?  That’s another blog for another day. Thanks for tuning in.

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So last week, I decided to start a new challenge in which I would work out every day for the next 60 days, for at least 30 minutes a day. Crazy right?!!!

I concur. Why a 60-day challenge some may ask? Great question! I chose 60 days because it was 60 days until my birthday and of course I want to be in great shape for my day!

Today is my 8th day and I still have 52 days to go.  lol

I’m so grateful to have amazing friends that decided to join in because they definitely make it worthwhile and more exciting.  We get to challenge, encourage, and share workout tips,  recipes, and motivational quotes. I love these gals! I also can’t forget my boo, who encourages me and workouts with me almost daily!

The first week of this challenge consisted of a smoothie cleanse, hiking,  jiggaerobics, turbo kickboxing, weight lifting,  cycling,  walking,  running, basketball and so much more.  Stay tuned for more updates!

#workout #fitness #friends #challenge #lifestylechanges #goalsetter