Friday, January 15, 2010
Are We There Yet?
Week one is exciting and fun! Week two is….well, a LOT harder. You are feeling exhausted and probably sore. It hurts to walk up and down the stairs and probably even doing your hair. Your body is working overtime to break down your muscle fibers so that it can build them up to be the stronger, leaner, and shapelier you! You feel a lot more tired and are wondering where all the energy everyone says comes from working out is to be found. After a solid two weeks of exercise and clean eating, you are wondering why you aren’t skinny yet. Shouldn’t I be able to see my abs by now? You are wondering if all of the work is worth the small progress that you have seen? All of this is normal and it is worth it! Our bodies did not get into bad shape overnight, and they won’t be fixed in 2-3 weeks. This is not a quick fix program, but it is a permanent fix program. The results come slowly and consistently. Your heart is getting stronger. Your lungs are more willing to do the work. Your muscles are beginning to re-develop. Your appetite is adjusting. Your addictions are holding less power over you as you continue to meet their demands! You are becoming FREE! There is a cost to freedom and you are paying it! Day in and day out you are honoring your intention to build a better you because you know that it matters in your life. You were born to thrive, to serve and to love. You were born to inspire others to also honor who they were meant to be. Hold tight to your vision and purpose. This happens one day at a time and it isn’t without a little struggle, but I promise you, it gets easier AND it is worth it!
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Leslie~~ You are awesome!! Thank you so much for all of your encouragement!! I love it that you push me just a little bit further. Sometimes I wonder if I can really do it and you always tell me that I can. I can't really walk today but I am so glad I did it!! Thanks again!!
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ReplyDeleteBoy did I need to hear this message today! Thanks for the "shot" of exactly what I needed to hear! It has been a harder week. I am releived to hear that this is normal! Leslie, I just love you to pieces! Thanks for everything!
Yes...THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! Your sacrifice to train us is so appreciated. We would not be where we are today without you. All because of you, we will see great results. I KNOW I would not have been this consistent on my own. By the end of 4 weeks, I'll have adjusted enough to continue. I just know it!
ReplyDeleteyou are the greatest leslie! Thanks for all you have done and continue to do for us!!
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