Workout Wednesday - T25 RESULTS

I DID IT!  

I completed all 10 weeks of the T25 workout program.  It was a mixture of highs and lows, nutritious meals and some treat meals.  In the end, I'm so glad I committed to it and achieved my goal.

What was that goal you ask?  To fit into my jeans more comfortably!  Not to be "skinny", not to lose 30 pounds, not to get a six pack.  I simply just wanted to feel comfortable in my jeans again. My size 6 jeans were starting to feel too tight and were not comfortable to sit in.  They had become "standing only" jeans.  You all know what I mean!  You have that pair of jeans, shorts, a dress, whatever it may be, that you know is good for standing only.  When you sit down, they get even tighter and you want to pop that top button.  Am I right?!

I do have a pair of size 8 jeans and took to wearing those more often.  When those started feeling tight I decided I had to do something.  I refused to buy size 10 jeans as I had thrown those away years ago.  Also, I'm budget conscious and I really didn't want to spend money on new jeans.  

I had connected with an old friend and she introduced me to the T25 program and Shakeology.  I was ready to go with the workouts (only 25 minutes a day!) but was skeptical about the shakes.  I like to EAT my meals, not drink them!  Well, at the end of it all, I am LOVING those shakes.  

I made one the other night and my husband tasted it because it just looked so good.  He said, "You're basically eating ice cream for dinner."  But I wasn't!  I was eating a nutrient dense shake, that I like to make really thick so I can eat it with a spoon.  It DID feel and taste like ice cream, except much healthier for you!

Armed with my T25 workout DVDs, my chocolate Shake-o, my accountability/challenge group for constant motivation and my desire to be able to SIT down in those dang size 6 jeans I was ready to go!

10 weeks later, I was done with my final workout!  And guess what??  Those size 6 jeans FIT...comfortably!  Even a little loose!  VICTORY WAS MINE!  

And guess what else?  I made it happen on my own.  I had motivation from my challenge group but I was the one who put in the hard work.  I was the one who stayed consistent.
I was the one who sweat through those workouts.  I was the one who put on those jeans and felt GOOD.

Honestly, there were plenty of days I didn't feel like working out or eating the veggies. There were days when I did eat some pizza or have a glass, or two, of wine.  I'm not on this journey to deprive myself or spend hours on exercise every day.  

I'm finding a balance that allows me to LIVE LIFE and also fit in my jeans along the way. 

I'm on this journey to feel healthy and know I'm treating my body the way it deserves to be treated. A wonderful result of this journey has also been to see how strong I am and what can result when you decide to commit to something and stay consistent, even with a few bumps along the way.

Look at those size 6 jeans now!