I know, it’s only been 10 days. 10 is a tiny number compared to 80. In all actuality though, it’s been 744 days for me. You may wonder, what that number represents, and I’m going to share.
A little over two years ago I made a commitment to myself. I signed up for an online gym membership, committing to working out 5 days a week and facing the fear of lifting weights. I included the gym owners training manuals when I would get unmotivated and have always had a good handle on nutrition. So why have these 10 days been so monumental you ask?
My brain is in a totally different place. Remember at the end of last year how I was working more on the idea of treating my body with respect instead of punishing it? My mental space is completely clear of negative comments and full of self love statements.
I started this workout program for me. Not for the weight or the gains or the sweaty selfie. For me. For my health. For my body to be the best it’s ever been. I get to live in this space and I love it, why would I not treat it that way?
Maybe you saw my last vlog, maybe you didn’t. I wanted to outline what’s been working for me and what hasn’t.
What Works:
1. Getting my workout in right when I wake up.
I did this for 5 days straight and then waited until almost 7pm on Saturday to fit my workout in. I was cranky, and hateful. Not a good mindset when you are doing mules to frogs...
2. Eating healthy.
I know, I know. This is actually part of the program. I am the kind of person that can’t perform well working out the day after I’ve eaten like garbage. I’ve been eating exceptionally healthy for 10 days now and I can tell in my hour long sweat sessions.
3. Fitbit goals.
I am the kind of person that likes to see my progress. I want the screen to light up and get excited for me when I’m done. I work out by myself on the regular. I have to cheer for my own self!
4. Blogging/Vlogging.
I sure as heck am not going to film/report that I ate something I wasn’t supposed to so I haven’t. I’m also not going to be someone you can look at and say, “oh, she missed a workout”. No sir/ma’am. This is how I stay accountable. Even if you don’t care, I’m still telling on myself if I’m typing this out or taking a video. I’m on my best behavior over here because of it.
5. Electrolyte Supplement.
I was feeling sick to my stomach and thirsty all the time despite drinking over half my weight in water like suggested. I grabbed a few electrolyte water add ins and it’s only been 3 days but I can tell you I feel a world of difference. Do I need protein powders or energizing supplements? No. But this Vega Hydrator has been a game changer. I just ordered a subscription on Amazon for the Lemon Lime Flavor.
6. Dreaming about “dem abs”.
Yeah, that’s right. You heard me correct. Who hasn’t thought it? We all do. It’s been 10 days but I can tell you I’m already feeling something. Maybe it’s just confidence but I’d be lying if I said that I didn’t take an ab selfie this morning. Am I sharing? No, but I sure am using that as motivation. When I wanted to quit during standing mountain climbers today I was like “Ab Strong!!!” and I sure did finish it.
What Doesn’t Work:
1. Eating before I work out.
I know. This program was supposed to tell you exactly when to eat and how to but truth is, every body is different. My body HATES working out with food in it, even if I ate 3 hours before hand. This is part of the reason I get up at 5:30am to work out because I sure as heck am not getting up 2-3 hours before to eat.
2. Getting bent out of shape because we have plans.
I spent the first part of Friday night in a crummy mood last week. Why? Especially if it’s Friday?! Because we had plans and I was thinking about FOMO. I was upset I wasn’t going to eat/drink like the others. That doesn’t matter does it?! No. We have been making plans left and right coming up. We have a birthday dinner Friday, I already looked at the menu and planned what I will eat. We have someone wanting to make us dinner but she cooks with decadence, I asked to cook for her instead. Simple.
3. Eating 100% like they ask you to.
I physically cannot eat as much food as this plan tells you to. There are days that I am ravenous and can but most days I’m not there. I’ve forever been a “snack all day” kind of person. I refuse to put any more food in my body if I’m not hungry. That is over indulgence whether it’s good for you food or not. I have been staying in my set calorie range though because why not? I want to get to the end of the 80 days and feel like I did my best the whole way.
So that’s it. Easy as that. I have double the ‘Works’ than ‘Not Works’ which seems like a win in my book. Be ready for a new vlog coming Monday and hey, it’s only week two. We are allowed to still be figuring out the process. Progress over perfection all the way!
You guys will probably be asking, “will you shut up about the 80 Day Obsession already?”. Soon enough, but right now, no, I will not. I have committed to being OBSESSED with my health, mentally and physically and the madness will not end until April 14th so sit tight.
Here’s the fun part though. Well, fun for me. Maybe you will hate it. To that I say I’m sorry.
I am vlogging this whole fun experience starting with my prep.
I am also a novice learning things as I go so please don’t think I have any idea what I’m doing. I started on Saturday before my workouts started on Monday this week.
Am I slightly embarrassed? Yes.
Do I forget what I’m saying? Also yes.
But hey, I’m doing this for me and it’s going to be a fun experience looking back on if nothing else.
I’ll share how I prepped, how I’m feeling, what I’m changing and even some recipes and other random things I’m up to.
The bottom line? I’m so not asking you to watch it but it’s there if you want it. The first of many will be uploaded probably Sunday this weekend and be a longer one because it started before I got into the swing of things. After that, I’ll cut it down a bit.
That’s all I’ve got. I totally slacked on the blogging game last week because I was prepping for this new-ish lifestyle.
