#100 Day Challenge

So, back in February I was trying to find some inspiration for a goal for the month. As I was trolling Pinterest for ideas I came across a post about a girl who challenged herself to workout daily for 100 days. From there I did a google search on 100 day challenges and found that a lot of people have done this! And not just for weight loss, but for whatever they were wanting to commit themselves to daily!

I was a little worried about setting such a lofty goal because sometimes the pressure seems to be counteractive for me. But after thinking about it for a couple days I decided to go for it. The twins’ birthday party was already planned for 2/4 so I decided to start my challenge on 2/5. I also challenged myself to no sugar or alcohol for the rest of February.

Today is March 16^th. It is Day 39 of my #100 day challenge and guess what?! I have moved my booty all 39 days! Even when I was sick! Even when I was out of town for work! I have not let one single thing derail my challenge. Now, has every day been an intense workout? No. When I was sick, I just walked around the block a few times with my kids. And on days when time was short, I just did 15-20 minutes on the elliptical. But I have had some sort of exercise every day for the last thirty nine days. I also did abstain from sweets and alcohol for MOST of February. I did have a small piece of cheesecake on Valentine’s Day. And I had a drink on 2/28 while I was gone for work. I mean, it was practically March anyways.

 

Blue = Steps // Green = Workouts

The result? I feel really good! Not just physically, but also mentally! I am very proud of myself for following through on my commitment to myself. And I am excited to keep going. I have also lost 8 pounds and my size 10 pants are buttoning AND zipping. #winning

I have struggled a LOT in the last three years trying to find myself. To find my groove. To achieve my goals. A lot changes after having kids. It’s a lot more than just the day to day duties as a parent. It has been a long and slow adjustment period for me but I do think I finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. I see the “old me” in myself a little more each day.