Live Fit Phase One Complete

Today was the final workout of Phase One of the 12-Week Live Fit Program….highlights so far:

·         After just a couple of days, the 4:30 am wake up has become habit and not a chore.  I actually feel better getting my workout out of the way first thing and having the rest of my day to focus on my priorities – husband, children, work, etc.  It is also interesting to observe the “looks” you get at the gym after people continue to see you there every morning and they observe your routine.  Ladies – most of you limit yourself to the treadmill and elliptical…..I promise the machines and free weights are not as scary as you think.  Plus, I find it entertaining when I catch a guy checking to see what dumbbell weight I am using compared to theirs…..and YES that happened this morning (he put his back and grabbed 5 lbs more – proceeded to struggle and finally went back down to the same weight – and his bicep was probably the size of my leg so I had to chuckle).

·         Although I don’t think I can ever totally eat “clean”, I have taken huge steps toward that and would say that 75% of what I consume each day is “clean”.  You may have heard several times that “abs are made in the kitchen not in the gym”…..and I can tell you that although I knew that I had strong abdominal muscles, my body didn’t show that before.  The biggest change I have seen so far in this first 4 weeks, is the change in what I can see in my stomach.  That change isn’t happening because of the workout as very little time each week is focused on the core, it is happening because of the change in my diet.

·         Speaking of food, the Chocolate Protein Bars and Cinnamon Swirl Bread that I mentioned last week have become a BIG hit with our entire family.  So much, that I am going to have to make a double batch of both this weekend to keep up with the demand next week.

So I ask you – who has 45 minutes a day to devote to YOU at the gym?  Who is willing to spend 1-hour a week planning your meals and doing your grocery shopping?  TRUST ME – that is all the time I spend.