Hey Y’all!

No video this time but I just wanted to update you guys on how I’m doing with my challenge. Things are going very well with my workouts with Vanessa. She is adding more weight to my routine to step things up! I still feel sore after my sessions, but it is not as bad as the beginning of the challenge. The soreness goes away after a day or two. I found out that the most difficult components of my workouts were any exercises that involved using my own body weight. Vanessa would make me jump, hop, and kick my knees to the ceilings. Let me tell ya, lifting my own body weight is HARD. I feel a lot stronger from practicing these movements though, which in turn has improved my running.

As far as my diet goes, Vanessa offered me a list of suggested foods to eat. The main key is to keep it simple. That means eating out less, and eating more raw/natural foods. I told her I had the most difficult time controlling what I ate when I am out and about. Vanessa suggested I either eat before a party, or bring my own snacks during a gathering. Very smart. I started carrying veggies and fruit in a ziploc bag wherever I went and even tried to eat at home before I went out if I was already hungry. Eating raw foods helps keep things simple because you know exactly what you are putting in your body. Eliminating processed foods have actually helped me retain more energy throughout the day. I mentioned that I cut down on my soda consumption before, and guess what? It actually physically makes my stomach hurt when I sip on some bubbly now!

Last but not least, I think having a  personal trainer is a great opportunity for any and everyone. Even if you sign up for just a couple of sessions, you can learn a lot about your own body. For instance, I learned that doing exercises in the incorrect position can diminish the chances of you reaching your goals. It’s nice to have someone observe the way your body is positioned during exercises so they can direct you how to do it the right way. It’s also beneficial to have someone push you when you feel like you want to give up. Normally when I work out by myself, I will take a break if I get tired. No way Jose when Vanessa is around. She is always 3 steps ahead of me and has a new set for me to complete by the time I’m finishing up my last 5 reps!

So I definitely recommend contacting Vanessa asap! Her contact info is on the side! You will not regret it.