Monday, May 18, 2015

My Ultimate Reset Journey

I remember the exact moment I committed with my friend & mentor, Nikki, to this program. We were sitting next to a gorgeous pool in Cancun. Me in my swimsuit, less than 6 months postpartum and feeling uncomfortable in my own skin. Full of self-doubt and self-depricating thoughts. Surrounded by other coaches that were a lot farther ahead of me on their journey and looking beautiful.

We decided we were going to do this together, and Bill was, too. And I told her there was NO way I could do this successfully without giving up a week or two in. In Cancun, all of that self-doubt and self-criticism I had been harboring since I had Liam came to a head. But the funny part is that, even there, God was showing me how capable I am in my new post-baby body.



A little story about that... We did a LIVE Insanity: Max 30 workout with Shaun T himself and as we walked out, I CRIED. Because I actually kept up. And I didn't think I could. I was so sure I would fail and so unsure of my postpartum ability that I was a ball of emotion all over a 30 minute workout (ok, it was a really hard one). But I did it!!!

That emotion, that pride and confidence, is pouring out of me as I type this tonight. And I am also THANKFUL.

I am so THANKFUL for the two people that started and ended this journey with me - Nikki & my husband, Bill. We have all vented, whined, laughed, joked a lot about cheese fries, and a few of us even shed some tears. I could not have done this without their unwavering support knowing they were right there with me.

I am so THANKFUL for all of YOU reading this. For every time you commented on an update, liked a photo, or reached out to check on me. For my close friends that checked in on me and encouraged me daily. Some of you were starting this just a few days after we did and we held hands. Some of you want nothing to do with this but still reached out to check on me. I thought of YOU every time I wanted to cheat.

I repeated a verse in my head every day when things got hard: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Over and over I said it, day after day. And I believe it more now than ever, as crazy as that sounds. Because this girl was SURE she would FAIL. And here I am - an Ultimate Reset graduate!

And whether or not you are a person of faith, you CAN do this too. You can find a mantra that suits your beliefs and repeat it over and over. When things get hard, with WHATEVER struggle you are experiencing, go to that place in your mind where you find your strength. Repeat your mantra. You can push through.

Night 21 - Finally done and finally PROUD!

I am so EXCITED that I took this leap of faith and did something SO outside of my comfort zone. I am so anxious to get my final before and after photos submitted to Beachbody for a chance to win a daily $500 giveaway (they give 3 people with great transformations $500 each day!)! I am SO excited for the people that have committed to this program after seeing someone like me actually make it through!!!

We are starting our Ultimate Reset group the last week of May - after Memorial Day. I am going to be the veteran guide in the challenge group - I'll be there for you to vent and whine and celebrate with. I'll clue you into little hacks I learned along the way. If you are interested in joining us, just fill out this form below!!!

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