Change is not ever easy

When I wake up at 5am, and I am in pain but wide awake, I get reflective. Here is a story for you this morning.

I had back surgery when I was only 26 years old. I was recommended to have another surgery about 6 or 7 years later because my back was bad again. I said no, but I didn't do anything.

Time went by and my back got worse, it hurt all the time. It was painful to lay down and to get up. Moving just hurt, and I started gaining more and more weight.

Finally this past October I decided to make a change. I started doing a Pilates and yoga mixed exercise program. DVDs from my home. Easy on my back. No impact. My back started to feel a little better.

I started making some changes to my diet and drinking a shake packed with amazing superfoods. I lost about 15 pounds.

I felt confident enough to step up my exercises and tried the 21 Day Fix. Best part about those DVDs is that there were always modifications, and always advice on how to support your back. I needed that. I lost another 20 pounds. I love these exercises! My back had never felt so good.

And then I pushed too hard. I have more muscle than I ever have before, I thought I could push my abs a little further. I didn't protect my back. And now I am in pain.

But it's ok. As I lay here on the floor I am reflective of the pain which used to be a constant for me. This pain I know is temporary. I know the stretches and exercises to do to get it back to where it needs to be. And even though it is painful, I know it's so much better than before.

I am #proud of how far I have come, and can't wait to see where I am going.

21 Day Fix Extreme

I love, love, love the 21 day fix, so I was excited that I felt good enough to try the extreme. I tell you, it was extreme, but it was also awesome. I love building muscle, and I feel that's what this program did. 

It was tough - especially Plyo Fix Extreme - the first workout. Ouch! 

I had never done a plyo workout before. I had never really heard of it - which makes sense as I had never really been into exercise or fitness. I originally started working out with another Beachbody program called PiYo, which is a combiantion of Pilates and Yoga (thats where the name comes from.)  Plyometrics, or plyo, is also known as jump training. Very different from PiYo! So, it was hard, but it felt good.   

I have finished this round of 21 day fix extreme and the results are in. I didn't loose any pounds, but lost some fat and gained some muscle. Sadly, I forgot to take measurements so I don't know if I lost any inches. I feel stronger, and thats what matters to me.

 

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