So, only four days into this and I can feel a lifestyle change coming on! I feel lighter, like I could conquer almost anything, and I feel more energized and generally happier. I would cautiously say that this would probably be anyone's results after a sedentary life with little physical exertion before. Naturally, there are stipulations, depending on who you are and what your body tells you through out the whole process. If it hurts your muscles that's one thing, but joints and bones is another. There are always options for people whose bodies are not quite ready to be pushed that hard. As Tony Horton would say, "Do your best and forget the rest!"
Oh, Tony, you know I find him to be motivating but not smarmy or pushy. He's funny and for all the hard core workouts he helps you set realistic goals. The whole series does. Any exercise for me would be great, but I can vouch for P90X, it's a good one. The first two days we did the wrong DVDs (funny thing, they go in order!) and did something from the book that was meant for some serious athletes! Amazingly enough, we pushed our asses to the limit and finished each day with a high five! Having a support group and people who are going through the same burn and endorphine rush makes a world of a difference. Thanks to my workout buddies I face each morning with eagerness and excitement! Love you guys!!
We've also been eating better and it's nice when the people around you are doing the same thing. Not everyone can go healthy with you, where would Hostess and McDonald's be without the guilty pleasures of junk food, but you can always encourage your friends and family to join you in saving your own life. I mean, sure, it can be hard to watch someone scarf a sleeve of Girl Scout cookies while you eat carrots (I won't name names here...) but you feel like you have accomplished something when you make it to the end of the day without binging or cheating yourself. A healthy caloric/fat/carb/protien intake to go along with your endorphine buzz from your work out makes you just want to yell out, YAY!
It's all going pretty well, though not perfect. I, unfortunately, caught a pretty bad head cold on the second day (do NOT go outside all sweaty without bundling up, no matter how sunny it seems). Normally with a bad cold I would lie around, watch tv, eat and drink all day. I chose to push through it. Yesterday was rough, but I think sweating it all out helped. Today I feel congested and a little yucky (as colds generally go) but am up and about. I think that my very first real yoga session helped a lot too. The only thing I might need to look into is that I did feel a little anxious after this. I want to look into it, because I think many things could trigger it. If you'll allow me to get a little new-agey for a moment... I think that opening up your chakras and making your body buzz with energy can also let in others' energy. I tend to unconsciously let in negative energy. It is amazing what an emotional and spiritual process yoga can be, and I will be gentle with myself next time and let you all know my results. Also, I had an iced coffee with breakfast and it has been a few days since I have had much caffeine, which always adds to my anxiety if I am feeling anxious.
Negative parts aside, I am feeling confident, happy and healthy despite my anxiety and my cold. My body is feeling better, my brain just needs to catch up! Namaste, thanks, and love to all of you who have contributed thoughts and to those of you who are reading!
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