Hey Tough Guy!

Ok, so this 16 week plan is as challenging if not more challenging than I expected!  I am on day 4 and I have to remind myself on a daily basis why I decided to do this and what it is that I'm working towards just to keep going!  Eye on the prize Rocio!

The diet part of this plan is not a struggle, at least not yet.  I've managed to go to a bar with friends and not have a drop of alcohol and I've prepared all my meals for the last few days to ensure that they meet the requirements of my nutrition plan.  Diet is on point!

The exercise portion of this plan is more of a challenge because of the demands on my TIME.  I have exactly the same number of hours in my day as I did last week (of course!) but I'm spending more days per week at the gym and that is a challenge!  I realized that in order to give 100% to this challenge I have to make more effective use of all the other hours in my day.  I have to be more focused and deliberate about streamlining my work schedule, chores, sleep, etc. to make sure there are as few chunks of wasted time throughout the day as possible.  This is a good thing! I am focused! I am driven! I am making more effective use of my time on a daily basis!

The non-glamorous reality: I'm exhausted. I feel sore here, there, and in this spot that I didn't know I had. I absolutely need every minute of sleep I get. I'm eating quite a bit of food but my body wants every single bite because I'm putting so many physical demands on my body.  Stinky laundry. Dirty dishes.

I am so glad I had time to get my head straight before starting this plan. I am so thankful that my wonderful hubby is so supportive of the diet and that he is accompanying me to the gym. I am grateful that I have the time, health and resources to decide to do something crazy-challenging like this!

Day 1 - The reality of how difficult this is going to be sinks in:

Day 2 - I'm feeling pumped and so happy that Ryan is accompanying me to the gym to motive me:

Day 3 - An elliptical sesh & my first trip to the weight section of the gym ALONE:

I've been to a couple of classes at the gym all by my lonesome but I really dread lifting weights without my hubby around to keep the bros away. But guess what?! Everyone actually left me alone and I was able to focus 100% on completing my workout without any distractions.  Woot!

Now I need to rest for like 30 minutes before it's time to work out again.