Halfway-ish Point!!!

Just a few words for ya...I have officially completed Month 1 of Insanity!  Woot woot!  Now, a week of Core Cardio & Balance and then on to Month 2.  Apparently, it's rough.

I'm not going to take much time blogging tonight (due to paperwork and such) but I did want to reflect a little bit on this past month and what I plan to do differently in the upcoming month.

First off, nutrition is very VERY important.  If you don't fuel your body, then you'll end up a big blob (not literally but moreso, have no energy.)  I've been very off course this past week and not doing my 5 Meal plan.  At this point, I'm feeling the difference compared to the last few weeks. However, I will say that I've been making healthier food choice decisions and been focusing on putting protein, fiber and healthy fats in my meals.  And my blender is seriously my new best friend.  This next month, I really plan to put more focus on my nutrition.  I have the workouts down...now it's down to my food.

Second: splurge a little and get some good cross trainers...not running shoes or your $15 tennis shoes from Walmart.  A couple weekends back, I bought a pair of Nike cross trainers (the exact type, not sure) but I definitely feel a difference in my feet and ankles.  When I was using my running shoes, I felt more strain in my ankles and calves throughout most of the workout but now, it's mainly when I first start.

Thirdly, don't trust the scale...the numbers can lie.  I've been all over the place with the scale since I've first started (usually within a 5 lb. range) but I can feel a difference.  According to some of my friends/co-workers, they can see a difference as well.  I have yet to measure myself and compare to when I first started by I'm pretty sure there will be a difference. 

And lastly, keeping pushing play and digging deep!