Daring to Dream

I got the 30-Day Results photos and I have to admit I am very much pleased with my progress. I lost a total of 5 lbs and 4 inches in that 30-Day period. I also got to experience firsthand a workout session with the man himself, Tony Horton. I really think that was the one thing that propelled my determination into overdrive. There is nothing like attending one of those Team Beachbody events to super hype your enthusiasm and light your desire on FIRE! I came back from Dallas, Texas supercharged and ready for action.

This morning I had P90X ® Back & Biceps/Ab Ripper X. If ever there is a DVD that will put you into the empowerment zone, it is this one. If you like to go heavy and are looking for failure in the 6-8 reps, this is definitely your place to shine. I pushed every fiber I had to watch those muscles shake and quiver. Then when I got to the point I just didn't think my body could handle one more rep, I stopped, took a deep breath and pushed even harder for that "one more rep." Nothing more gratifying than pushing your limits and NAILING IT! Yeah, Tony, I bought tickets to the gun show...MY GUN SHOW! Let me tell you, if you can get to the end of that DVD and not want to go stand in front of the mirror and FLEX those beautifully sculpted muscles...you seriously need to reconsider how much weight you are lifting and then go HEAVIER!!! Awesome! That is what best describes that feeling at the end.

Back muscles coming through!

I think about the person I use to be when this journey first began, then I look at the person I've become. You can't even begin to put a price on what Team Beachbody has done for my fitness, health and more importantly confidence. I've learned in so many ways I am a person of worth and value. I always was. But isn't it crazy how down on ourselves we become when we feel like we don't measure up to someone elses standards? I have one really important bit of advice for those of you just beginning this journey, "Be YOURSELF!" I know really simple, but it is so true. Don't worry that you don't keep up with the person next to you at the gym. Don't worry that you're not a perfect size 2. Don't worry about all the craziness that envy can bring. There is not anyone human being in your entire universe that is more important than YOU. Because only, and I say this sincerely, when you learn to truly embrace the power of who you are and how uniquely special you are do you learn to love and appreciate the uniqueness of others. It is so empowering to be able to look at a beautiful well-defined woman or man and admire their efforts for what they have accomplished rather than feel overwhelmed with guilt for not being them. Envy is the root of all evil.

So if I leave you with one thought today let it be, you are a person of value and you deserve to be happy, healthy and fit. You and you alone are in control of the steps you must take to get there. Make today the day you stand up and take charge of who you are, who you were meant to be and who you will become. Believe in yourself and dare to dream. Because it is when we dare to dream, the once impossible becomes possible!

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