My 21 Day Fix Extreme Journey
Goodness gracious I cannot believe I have been rocking the 21 day fix extreme since March!! {Hmmm...maybe I should rock a new program in May!}
Sometimes I get so into a program and routine I forget to stop and realize how far I have come. So today I am stopping to share with you all my journey!
I must admit -- I totally have a girl crush on Autumn Calabrese (she is the trainer who does the 21 Day Fix and 21 Day Fix Extreme) and love doing her programs. I love the variety that the Fix and Fix Extreme provide. Its a different workout each day and I love working all those the different muscle groups.
The 21 Day fix is a program that forever changed the way I looked at clean eating and nutrition and when the 21 Day Fix Extreme came out I was pumped. I love how easy clean eating is on this program and the workouts offered -- I have even fallen in love with..... *gasp* PLYO day! (call me crazy--I know!) It seriously kicks my butt every time -- but in a strangely great kind of way. I am a sweaty hott mess after the workout but I know I am trying to build a body that I am confident in. I must admit pilates with a resistance band always gives me quite the go around, but I am growing in love!
Check out one of my meal plans to see what type of things I can eat on the 21 day fix. You eat 5 - 6 times a day and I always feel full! :) Planning it out ahead of time helps to keep me on track and more likely to stick with it.
Have I stayed 100% on track with my eating and never missed a day with the 21 day fix extreme-- ABSOLUTELY NOT!
I am not perfect and I don't try to be. I am a goofball, a little quirky, and full of energy and enthusiasm. BUT we all get tired, we all get busy -- and life happens.
I get stressed, I eat some not so good for my body things. I indulge in chocolate (my true love -- other than my husband). Do I let that stop me?--No way jose!
I have had my fair share of sweets and treats on this journey. I mean when grandma sends you some of your favorite triple chocolate cookies, you don't say no!! When the girl scout cookies come in and you want some, you eat some!
Its all about balance and moderation. If you completely deprive yourself of the things you love, you will be miserable. So let yourself have the things you love -- just not all day every day!
Have I missed a day here or there (or maybe 2 or 3 in a row)? -- YES!
But I cannot dwell on the days that I miss. I just keep pushing onward and try to make each day better than the last. Missing a day happens -- life gets busy, but I try not to let it happen more than 2 days in a row because its hard to get back into it once I break.
I use my challenge groups to keep me on track. I work daily with some amazing coaches and challengers who help to keep me accountable. I post my goofy post workout selfies along with my challengers. I love seeing everyone support each other and cheer each other on.
I may be busy -- I teach full time and spend lots of time and energy on all things for my classroom and my 22 little loves -- but you have to take time for you. I can handle 30 minutes each day to take care of my body. 30 minutes -- that's not even 4% of your day! It may seem hard to find that time in the beginning, but I can promise you it will be totally worth it. 30 minutes of you time is good for your mind, body, and soul. :)
Here is what the 21 Day Fix Extreme did for me:
I "quote" the before and after because I am not done! I am on a journey to be the best me and I am not stopping anytime soon!
For me -- it is not about being skinny for me, its about being healthy, happy and proud of who I am. And each day I am getting closer.
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