vanillabn’s BodyBlog

My motivation level is rock solid right now!  I have made plans like this before, but never followed through - something in me has changed this time and I am determined to succeed.  Since I started the plan on July 23rd, I have been eating clean and haven’t skipped any of my workouts.  I have really pushed myself in all of my weight training, and looking back it amazes me at how half-assed my workouts were in the past. 

My training is a little bit complicated since I run a marathon on August 12th, so I have to do all my weight training in addition to the high amount of kilometers I’m currently running in preparation for the race–although I’m nervous and excited for the marathon, it will be relief for it to be over with so I can focus on other things.

I am determined to succeed!!  The trip I am planning for April 2008 has been a surprisingly great source of motivation - even though it’s so far away, I realize how much potential there is in not only the next 3 months, but over the next 9 months–for changing my body!

The past 2 weeks have been great - although it’s been hard work, the sense of accomplishment I’ve felt after NOT cheating, and the burning of my muscles after an intense workout where I gave it 110% is unmatched by anything else right now. 

 I am staying away from the scale for a while, since I’ve found it only lowers my motivation when I’m stalled a certain weight - for the time being, I’m going to focus on the fat I’m losing and muscle I’m gaining rather than the number on the scale.  I have already noticed slight changes in my body and feel much more energized and positive than before.  I’m looking forward to the next few months.