21 Days Down and Forming Healthy Routines

Joining this group has been the best decision I have made this year so far. I am committing 2013 to myself in ways that I have not done before. I am a giver but in that I also get taken for a lot. My health and happiness are the most important and I have to keep that in perspective. Seeing my fellow journeymen with the same goals in mind is beyond motivational but also inspiring. I feel so much appreciation for the positivity I get each class from Flo, the other coaches, and especially from Maia.

This week was a bit harder for me than the last few. I have an incredibly demanding schedule and if I don't go into the week overly-prepared, then it makes too much room for downfalls. I wasn't as prepared with meals going into last week after fighting a cold/bug. BUT, I am extremely proud of myself for still making it work and making good choices overall. During classes I do feel myself getting stronger and I am making progress, slowly but surely. As a person that is not a fan of cooking nor am I creative in the kitchen, I'm loving seeing these meal ideas and recipes on the Journey Group because they not only help me to stay focused but they give me ideas as well.

I had a few OH Yea moments this week. This week I noticed my upper body strength improving. Day 2 of the Journey I could barely do a push-up, even on my knees. Now I feel myself focusing on my form and this week I did a few the normal way without using my knees. I still have a ways to go but I see myself improving. The most exciting OH Yea of this week was Friday night. In the past, cold, rainy, snowy nights would've consisted of 'comfort / junk food' and laying around in bed watching TV. Although I got home late, I made time to make a healthy  meal, let it digest, and headed out to the gym....yes, 10:00PM! Going out, having drinks, or hitting a drive through was the furthest thing from my mind.

I find myself thinking past these 60 days, looking forward to continuing this routine. In class this weekend I felt great and accomplished. I love the energy that kickboxing brings. Flo told me I was in a zone the whole class and I truly felt that way. I let out all my aggression and pictured the unhealthy me as I punched it out to the NEW me. On Sunday, Latysha, Stella and I did circuits together. It was great to be in a group with fellow journeymen. The pull run was actually fun for me! We compromised having an odd number of people and pulled in a row of 3. Afterwards I felt strong, we all felt great, and actually got laughs out of it. Here's to another week of success!