Week 9
Approaching day 60 and have realized several things.
- I can’t believe how fast time has been going by – nearing day 60!
- Even though the numbers on the scare aren’t moving, I see the difference in the mirror, in pictures and more importantly in how my clothes fit.
- I’m able to do more in each workout – although I still struggle with some of the moves.
- Waking up is still hard to do. But the feeling after finishing up my workout makes it all worth it.
- I actually see muscle, and can feel abs where my gut once was.
- I’m stressing over having to miss a few days of working out – wouldn’t have thought that were possible.
- I’m really excited about my progress and find myself talking to everyone about it.
- I’m excited to get others working out and feeling some of what I’m feeling and seeing!
Since I’m on week 9, I’m back to my original first-week workout plan. I find myself hitting pause on the DVD player because it’s been a while since I did some of these moves. I can do these with very little problem and think about how I struggled that first week. Great to think about how far I’ve come in such a short amount of time.
We’re set to travel over the next several days and have been stressing about completing my workouts away from home. I thought about doubling up each day this week to get through them, but was advised not to do that. So, I’ll take my DVDs with me and try to find some space to at least complete my Friday and Saturday workouts since I can do them without weights or bands. One more workout at home (Yoga) before flying out tomorrow night. I can’t believe I’m so worried about messing up my routine – now I know I’m hooked and committed.
And, next week when we get back should be a bigger challenge – first catching up but even more so, starting my 21-day medical detox that hopefully with clean up the toxins in my liver and get rid of my psoriasis! Interested to see if the detox will also help me shed those pounds on the scale and give me some more energy! Will keep things posted.
In the meantime, I’ve started a Facebook page for “Getting Fit With Tom” and am hoping I can inspire some folks with my commitment, transformation and results. Please follow the page!
WEEK 10
Since we were away, we had to adjust our workout schedule to ensure we stayed on course. Getting back in town on Monday evening, the last thing after a day of walking around and travel was to workout, and waking up the next morning after a trip was hard as well. So, we decided to double up on Wednesday and continue to catch up.
Wasn’t ideal, but we did get all of our workouts in and successfully moved onto week 11.
WEEK 11
Started week 11 and a physician prescribed detox on Monday after no rest day on Sunday. This is going to be interesting to see if the detox will have any negative effects on my workouts. Over the last few weeks, I have noticed that my energy levels and strength/endurance seem to be lower. I had thought that I would the opposite right now, but we’ll see what happens as I move through the detox.
Prior to starting week 11, we took a trip out to a local water park. Wow, got to witness first hand the fattening of America and the problem with obesity, including child obesity. Saw some very disheartening images of very young children, teens and adults in dire need of a lifestyle change. Sure did make me feel better about the decision to get fit and change my lifestyle with better eating as well.
