Week One--22 Minute Hard Corps

This week marks two years since I began my fitness journey.  Let's not get that confused with all the other attempts at gym memberships... running...sit ups during commercials...fad diets.  Because if that's what we're counting, I've been at this my whole life.  What I mean is, this marks two years of finally getting it right--fitness, nutrition, mind set, loving myself and the process.

I have grown a lot.  My endurance is amazing.  My attitude about working out has made a total transformation.  Getting dressed and shopping is fun ( I can actually shop from those cute little online boutiques now).  Bathing suit season isn't dreaded.  I can take Kara to the park and play.  I sleep better.  I have more confidence.  And, yes, I am damn proud of myself.

Which brings me to today... I just finished my last workout of my first week of 22 Minute Hard Corps.  22 minutes.  Boot camp style BASIC exercises.  Nothing crazy.  No wild equipment necessary.  Not a lot of space needed either.  And for my T25ers... no lunge squat progression :)

I have been so impressed with this program thus far.  In 22 minutes, I hit every muscle group without feeling frustrated or out of shape (okay, maybe the burpees still suck).  Anyone can do this program.  Modifier included.  

After my first workout--Cardio 1

I took before pics and will share my results after 4 weeks.  And again at the completion of the program (8 weeks).  I can already tell you some things... 

1. Gorilla crawls are fun, but they are leg sculptors.
2. Push-ups get easier as you get stronger.  I can now complete ALL of them.  Day one, I was lucky to do half of them.
3. Squats and lunges are legit.  If you can feel your butt the day after, then you know it's being lifted up off your legs.  
4. Core work set to 11 reps each...amazing.  Just enough to feel it without wanting to throw things.
5. My challenge group is an amazing set of ladies <3

Now for some results....
I lost 1/4 inch off my natural waist and a 1/4 inch off my belly button. And a 1/4 inch off both thighs.  My arms and weight stayed the same.
That may not seem like much... but compounded over 8 weeks.... think about that :)

I also wanted to share my meal plan for next week--recipes are on my recipes section.

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