I'm 8 months post partum and lost the 60 plus pounds I gained through my pregnancy by the time my son was 5 months old through careful diet and exercise. I couldn't work out my whole pregnancy because of placenta previa so I was understandably a little lost when I started back into the swing of things. I got back into cross fit for a few weeks and thought I had my mojo back so I started working out at my home gym to save on the commute and restrictions of having to workout during their classes offered. As a stay at home mom my son is my number one priority and I'd much rather workout around his schedule than a gyms schedule. I've been thinking about starting BBG (the Bikini Body Guide) for some time but kept telling myself I workout with my son in the carrier most days so how could I do this with him in the carrier? Maybe if my son would nap for an hour in his crib daily I could get more of an independent routine going but that's another story. A girlfriend of mine does this so I asked her about it and she forwarded me info on the first 12 weeks. I tried it that day and was immediately hooked! Anyone who follows me on Instagram right now is painfully aware of my new obsession with BBG! Ha sorry guys but it's all about the accountability!
Here's a quick Q&A of my first week on the BBG
1. One thing that surprised me about myself this week -
How out of shape I am! Ha I was doing HIIT workouts and a little cross fit before starting BBG and I really thought BBG was going to be easier than it was! You have 7 minutes to get as many rounds of a routine with 4 exercises in as you can. It's on you to focus on proper form while at the same time pushing yourself as hard as you can go in 7 minutes with a one minute break before the next 7 minute interval starts for a 28 minute period.
2. The one thing that made me happy this week -
Knowing with every workout I'm making myself a stronger mom to be the best example I can be for my son. It's so important to me that my son grows up with an emphasis on fitness and eating healthy- I know that I am and will be the best example of that for him.
3. Something that didn't go as planned this week -
My procrastination for working out was more than normal! I wake up everyday and throw on my workout clothes with the intention to have my workout in by noon at the latest and twice this week I didn't finish until 9pm. As much as I wanted to do the workouts and am pumped to have this routine I knew it wasn't going to be pretty to get through so I found myself avoiding starting way more than normal. I'll have to see how next week goes with that- I know it's more mental than anything else.
4. My toughest hurdle this week -
Wednesday's upper body and abs lol literally THE hardest workout I've ever done! How did I become that girl that grunts to get through a set?! Ha I've been a member at many gyms and always laughed inside at the people grunting and groaning through their workouts but I somehow found myself being one of them!
5. What I want to remember about this week -
How awesome I feel and how motivating the #bbgcommunity is! Anyone on Instagram has seen the amazing community Kayla itnesis has created! It's a bunch of women who are just there to support each other and motivate each other- no competition no hate no negativity. It's sad but it's hard to find that kind of support in women these days - a lot of gyms and crossfire boxes can be very clicky and what not but Kayla has developed something really special that every woman fits into!
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