Embracing YOUR Body Type.

“Why can’t I be one of those people who can eat whatever they want, never exercise, and still look great?” Unless you ARE one of the few who fit into that category, you have asked yourself this at one point…and probably wish nothing more than to be able to inhale a Big Mac with zero repercussions. For most of my life I wished the same – but not anymore. Here is why I am proud to work for what I get – and you should be too!

1. Health. Simple, but so, so powerful. If you could get away with it, you would more than likely do it. And it might be fine and dandy for a while, but after a few years of eating artery-clogging food and sitting around, the consequences will be reflected in your health regardless of how you look on the outside. When I start to gain weight, I look it as my body’s way of telling me that I need to get healthy, and give it what it needs. If I didn’t have that reminder, it would me MUCH more difficult to keep tabs on my health.

2. Age. More often than not, those who have extremely fast metabolisms face major trepidation when they reach a ‘certain age’ because things start to slow down, and they have absolutely no idea how to eat healthy and manage their weight. Whereas those who had to learn from the start are not only are in better health, but have made healthy eating and exercise a habit, and don’t have to worry about making a lifestyle change.

3. Pride. Seriously, where has all the self-accomplishment gone? I would much rather know that I worked for what I got than know that some pill, ‘body type’, or surgeon did it for me. There is nothing more satisfying than reaching your goals through pure hard work, sweat, and determination. Take pride in not using shortcuts, so when you reach your goal, you can look back and say 'Yep, that was all me'.

And lastly…don’t assume that everyone with a great body is ‘naturally’ that way. Society may portray it to be so…but it’s unrealistic and you know it : ). I used to do this…but it was really just me attempting to convince myself that I couldn’t achieve it. Once I faced the facts and quit with the excuses, I achieved the results I desired.

Round 2 Day 10: MAX Interval Plyo

Sorry for the week of absence! I was still working out, I assure you. Robert and I went home for Memorial Day Weekend, and I didn't particularly feel like blogging on my iPhone. That being said...working out on vacation is HARD!! It takes all you've got to do it, but it's definitely worth while. We did miss one work out, only because we were driving the entire day. If you're doing Insanity for the first time, it might not seem like it's imperative to follow the schedule. But it IS! If you want to get extreme results, you have to follow the schedule. Sure, you can still get results by skipping a few here and there, but they won't be the kind you're looking for. Insanity was created and designed by professionals...all to get you into incredible shape. Why not take advantage of it? It would cost a fortune to pay a personal trainer to design something similar just for you. I know it can seem impossible to incorporate such a rigid work out schedule into your life. But once you do, it becomes a habit, like brushing your teeth and taking a shower...and before too long it's not so overwhelming anymore. It's just an hour out of your day. ONE HOUR!! That is nothing.

Robert wanted me to post some pre/post work out pics, just to show you how hard Insanity pushes you : ).