I did it. I completed Chalene Extreme. It may be the most fun I've had on a exercise regime ever. It's always fun, I think when you actually see results. It's encouraging to have roommates notice the changes and to even be just fixing your hair in the bathroom and hear "Dang, Sara, your biceps!" :o) That's right. I have them. Who knew?
This non-athlete is turning a new leaf - it includes a lifestyle of movement, fun, goals, and just enjoying the journey.
When I started this 90 days ago, I had an arbitrary number in mind - I wanted to get down to a certain weight. And while I still think it's a tangible goal, I'm not fixated on it - or the scale. In fact, this last month I only jumped on the scale once. The scale only tells part of my story. Though I didn't reach my "goal" weight, I reach a goal "me". A happy, healthy, loves to move and run - me. There she was all along.
My mindset on fitness has altered greatly after Chalene. I used to focus on short-term goals and results to keep me motivated. Now I find myself more motivated by a long-time journey of enjoyment. I don't have to remake myself in a month to be satisfied. I am enjoying the daily journey of "one-step closer." Everyday I'm heading in a positive direction - I position myself to have fun on the journey and enjoy the benefits as they come. My approach has birthed something quite valuable - longevity in healthy living. I look at the rest of the year contemplating, "ooh, what will I get to do this summer or fall to keep active?"
Here's to the journey ahead.
After 90 days, here are my overall results.
Lost about 6 lbs overall.
Lost 14.5 inches off my body over all.
Lost 10% of my body fat (went from "average" to the leaner side of "ideal"!)
Here's my last round of photos...sorry the first ones were so blurry.
Day 1 Day 90 +
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Day 90 +
I run my half marathon in a couple of weeks. Training has been good - hard, but good. I did 12 miles this week and my body is still a little sore. Looking forward to a beautiful run, though!
Scheming my next step....thinking of doing chalene again....thinking of trying out another BB workout...We shall see. Probably won't start anything until after the halfy, so just maintanance for now!
Thank you for joining me on this journey! Excited for my family who has joined me with Chalene, my entire household, who have also jumped on the buff bandwagon, and my ladies back in Cairo!! Look forward to hearing YOUR stories of your fitness journey!
AMAZING results!!!!!!!!!!!!
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