update

Week 1 was a bit hard. It was all new moves, new videos, new eating habits. I felt like I worked half as hard as I should have because I was so busy trying to learn the new moves and actually do them correctly. After three days I decided this would be my "practice week", not a quit week or start over, but a practice. I did try to focus on proper movement and quality over quantity. It was great, and it encouraged me for the next week. I technically restarted but for a good cause. The restart was a lot better, went over faster and easier and I felt a lot more tired because I was doing the movements correctly. After 1 1/2 weeks, I can already see a BIG difference in my stomach. I really want to take pictures but I know I shouldn't, not until the 30 days are over! I think what is helping a lot is the consistent 15 minute ab video 3x's a week. It's really short but really hard. I never really worked on my stomach but it honestly is the area that needs the most work, along with my arms. I'm hoping to lose ALL of my back fat.

I know I've lost about 2 lbs but I'm a bit bloated because, TMI WARNING, it's that time of the month. Also, I've been sick for 2-3 days and feel a little weak. I've managed to still do my videos but my eating has slowed down so much, I'm hoping this doesn't stall me or set me back. I know that under-eating really can affect you because if you aren't eating enough then your body will hold on to your fat ;) What has helped a ton is drinking my shakes. I have 1 cup of 2% milk, 1 medium banana, and 1 scoop of Chocolate flavored "Designer Whey Protein". It's so much easier to gulp that down when you're sick instead of egg whites. Gross!

Okay, off to my 2nd day of my 2nd week!