I had set a small goal for myself for the month of January. I was going look at this journey in a new perspective. Set myself small achievable goals to get me closer to my goal.

Starting the month of January my committing to move my body more. Through going to the gym 3 days every week for the month of January.

I did it! By doing I feel so much better. I made sure I did cardio 2 days and then had one dedicated day to strength training. Plus on one of my cardio days I also did some strength training. Building my lean muscle to help me burn more calories.

Before beginning this I took body measurements. Having been on a roller coaster the of up and down the last few month of last year. I needed to look at my progress in other ways not just by that number on the scale.

If you remember for last months post:

All my work paid off. I lost a total of 12.5 inches and I lost 10 pounds.

1 inch lost off both my arms

2 inches off my bust (noooo I will have nothing left)

3.5 inches off my waist (the inches lost)

2.5 inches on both my thighs

I lost nothing on my hips… Sorry Baby got Back!

While I did not notice my clothes fitting that much differently. Taking my measurements help me see that my work and commitment is paying off.

The proof is in the results people! I am committed to my journey! I am committed to succeeding!

How did I get these results. I found things I enjoy doing at the gym. Like I enjoy riding bike. I really enjoy rowing.

I set little challenges for myself to help get my heart rate up. For example rowing 500 meters in 2.5 minutes. Then I repeat it trying to beat my results.

I made the commitment to myself and paid for a personal trainer through my gym LifeTime for 3 months. The time I would like for it to take to me to drop the last 30 pounds I have to shed to get to my goal weight. Also, so I could build more lean muscle and tone my body the right way.

What we do in our sessions I can easily do on my own when I do my strength training work out on my own. Everything I need is in LifeTime app and I can access past work outs plus others.

On this day I did:

We do 3 circuits with multiple sets. The crunches and the sled pushes were the last circuit and I a was struggling with these crunches. I also felt them for 2 days after!!

Part creating new habits and trying new things is knowing that you are not going to be perfect! You will struggle. That you will not be as fast or as strong right out of the gate. But keep showing up! Keeping working on it. Before you realize it you will be stronger! More stable! Have better balance! More stamina.

Show up and just try!