4 Weeks of Lessons

4 weeks ago, I embarked on a new fitness journey, different from any journey I've ever tried before. I responded to an ad on Facebook that caught my eye about enrolling in a fitness and nutrition program and having virtual accountability from a fitness coach and being involved in a fitness Facebook group. I thought, hmm maybe support is my missing piece to my puzzle. For months prior to starting the program I'm doing now, I had started and restarted my "diet" countless times. It sure is easy to give up when no one knows what you're doing and you hide it from the world.

I'm not a fan of gyms because I don't like the feeling of being self-conscious of other people watching me workout. Even if I did, I live 30+ minutes away from any decent gyms plus I work 10+ hours a day so it'd cost way too much time and money to drive to a gym every day. The most sensible option for me in terms of time and money is to workout in the comfort of my own home. So that's what I do!

I researched several programs before deciding on The Master's Hammer and Chisel. Watching videos about it and reading reviews was a bit intimidating as it sounded pretty intense but I talked myself out of my excuses and told myself that I could do it. My alarm rang at 4:45am on Monday, January 18th and it was go time! I successfully completed my first workout, followed the nutrition plan to the best of my ability and had some new friends in the Facebook group I was invited to be in to share my thoughts with. It was a great start!

For the last 4 weeks, this routine has continued. My workout is the first thing I do every morning 6 of the 7 days of the week. You've got to have 1 rest and recovery day, right!? I follow the nutrition plan tailored to me to the best of my ability every day and share my journey with as many people as possible - not to bring attention to myself but instead, to be an inspiration to other people that they can do it too!

Have I been perfect every single day these past 4 weeks? Absolutely not! Have I ate "too much" a few times? Of course! Have I ate out at restaurants? Yep! Have I felt discouraged when I couldn't get through all of the reps of my workout successfully? Very! Struggling is a part of this journey every day, but is it worth it? It is indescribable how worth it this actually is. Even in these 4 short weeks, my self-esteem has increased and I'm starting to understand what it's like to feel comfortable in my own skin. As of my last week's weigh-in/measurements, I had lost 6.5lbs and 8 inches! I can't wait to see what the next several weeks brings for results! I decided to step on the scale this morning to find that my total loss is now 9.3lbs! Soo excited!

So, what has 4 weeks of commitment showed me:
- Portion control is actually super easy
- I can eat 5-6 times per day and still lose weight! How amazing is that!?!
- Weight lifting has showed me that I have muscles I didn't know existed
- Sharing my journey with others is super fun, although it is a little scary to put myself out there like that
- The right support system is the true key to success

I am so excited to continue my journey and see how greatly my hard work will continue to pay off.

Why not you, why not now? Make the decision to become a healthier you right now! I would love to help you begin your fitness journey so you can start seeing results too!

E-mail me at mboyerfitness@gmail.com for details about how I can help you!