My Focus T25 Story | The Beginning and Week One

Several months ago, I was inspired by KC's Drop the Fat Pants post on her blog. You can find her inspiring and insightful blog here.

I was impressed by KC's willingness to be completely open and vulnerable as she shared her weight loss journey.

I wanted to do something similar. I even wrote her and told her that I was formulating something in my mind. And then I didn't do anything about it.

Until now.

I am very anxious about sharing with the world about my commitment to becoming fit.

I am mostly scared because I am afraid I will fail. Then you will all know that I tried to something, and I failed. Miserably. Like I do so many other things. Because I am human.

That, and I don't want to share my numbers with anyone, because I am embarrassed. And ashamed.

But honestly, who cares? Why do I care about what people think? Well...I don't know why, but I do.

So I am taking a big leap here, and I want to share with you - and hope that maybe this will have some type of impact on someone out there.

If you are a close friend or family member, and you are sitting here scratching your head like, "She never told me she was going to do that..."

I didn't tell you because I didn't really want to talk about it. I still don't really want to talk about it.

It's so silly really, and something I need to get over.

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The program I chose to join is Focus T25 by Beachbody. It is a 10 week series lead by the wonderful Shaun T. Oh my word. I love and yet hate this man. Each morning I get out of bed, haul my tired butt downstairs and fire up the TV just so I can have this man yell at me.

But I love him because he is awesome and encouraging. And funny.

One week in, I am now on a first name basis with Shaun, Old Man Scott (he's the oldest of the bunch), Tania (who is quite unpopular I have heard because of her exuberance, but I like her.)

Am I very good at the exercises? NO. Am I incredibly uncoordinated? YES. Do I do a lot of the modified exercises? DUH.

But it doesn't matter, because no one sees me. Mike sat in on one session, and he dared to make one comment to which I replied with, "NO COMMENTS FROM THE PEANUT GALLERY PLEASE!"

:)

Mike has seen me at my lowest lows - and in childbirth - so nothing shocks him. Even me flailing about, tripping over my feet and yelling at the TV, sweating and nearly cursing under my breath as they make me do ridiculous things like the superman pose.

Believe me...if I can do this, anyone can.

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WEEK ONE

I have made it through the first week. Nine weeks to go. I think the diet is the worst part honestly. I am watching my portions, but it is so hard because I am such a picky eater. I don't really like fruits. I can have a strawberry here or there, and a handful of blueberries. And apples and grapes - but just in small portions.

Vegetables? I like onions and peppers. And sometimes tomatoes. Preferably all these items in a salsa with tortilla chips on the side.

I have been tempted to eat what I shouldn't. Frozen hot chocolates from the coffee shop uptown are officially my weakness. I had two this week, which I shouldn't have done. Not going to beat myself up about it though. I am using the myfitnesspal app which is amazing - I really recommend it - so I have been tracking my calories. I was able to take extra long walks so that helped cancel out the calories I consumed in those drinks.

Now that the first week is over, I actually missed working out this morning. Mike and I went for a two mile walk tonight - something I have been doing nearly every day with Grayson - so that helped. We are putting lots of miles on the jogging stroller.

I weighed myself in, and I have lost 2 lbs. Hey, it's a start. I was NOT unhappy with the number on the scale today.

You may be wondering - Why did I decide to do T25? Well I have a few reasons:

1) I receive personalized coaching from a former business colleague of mine who is a Beachbody coach. She is amazing!

2) I am part of a wonderful group of people who are pushing towards the same goal. Weight loss and overall really - a lifestyle change. I am striking up friendships with these people...it is an incredible online community.

3) I was tired of feeling tired. Of feeling like my get up and go got up and went. I had lost a ton of weight after Grayson was born in those first six weeks (30 lbs plus), but it has taken me MONTHS to lose an additional 10 that will take me back to my pre-pregnancy weight. (Which was still overweight.)

4) I want to wear cute clothes!

5) The workouts are just 25 minutes a day for 5 days. (They DO tell you that you should do two workouts on Friday.) That's it. I am a busy busy busy mom of a rambunctious baby who never stops moving, but I can manage to carve out 25 minutes a day to workout. And 50 minutes on Fridays. I couldn't do that without the support of my hubby, who after working a long overnight shift feeds the baby and keeps him occupied while I am working out.


So that's the story. Check back next week to see how week 2 went. :)