My first figure competition!

By the dates you may notice it's been a while since I posted in this blog.  I haven't fallen off the wagon though - far from it.  I have been so inspired by my results with some of the Beachbody programs lately that I entered the Beachbody Classic figure competition that takes place in about 30 days at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas!  To prepare I have finished 2 rounds of the 21 Day Fix home workout program (love it!) along with my test group subjects.  I'm feeling very optimistic and my goal is to end up in the top three so I walk away with a shiny trophy!  Wish me luck.  

I would love to have you be a part of my journey, so feel free to follow me on Twitter and Instagram @coachjenngibbs and on www.facebook.com/jenngibbsfitness .  

My goal is always to inspire others to life a healthier, more fulfilling life, and I do this often through private online accountability groups.  Please contact me if this is something you would like to participate in.  The right workout, staying on track with the right nutrition and having a support system of a coach and a group of people with similar goals makes all the difference when you are trying to make a change.  I wish you health!

Beta Territory

Wanting to post but don't have a cool photo today.  Started with the 2nd half of T25 called Beta and once again have the pleasure of sweat dripping off my chin.  Gosh I love that.  It's like third party proof that I'm working hard enough!  If you don't have this workout definitely check it out -

www.fitfeelsgood.com and scroll down for the 2 minute preview video.  Awesome.

More (support) is stronger.

One of the things I really love about Beachbody is the CEO Carl Daikeler's passion for ending the trend of obesity.  Here is a man taking action and spreading fitness any way he can.  I love being able to help others transform their bodies through these programs.  I have a new Focus Group starting in October, so if you're ready I'd love to be your coach and help you stay on track for your own results.  Email jenngibbs@fitfeelsgood.com and even if you're not ready to commit to this quite yet, introduce yourself and let's be fitness friends.  There are programs for every level, so let's talk about where YOU are.  More support is stronger.

Alpha female?

Alpha is the leader of the pack right?  Why then when I'm done with the Lower Focus dvd I can hardly walk back up my stairs?  Still feel the pump when I'm done each time and love it.  It's crazy how you can feel so weak and so empowered at the same time!

We are going strong

Had a great time with the T25 workout up on the wall.  Here are some of those brave enough to sweat it out as a group.

Easier

I love this quote.  Some days I am jazzed and I can't wait to get my workout on.  I love the rush I feel when I'm done and I've sweated and I've pushed myself and used my muscles.  

But some days I wait and put on my workout gear, and it's like I'm looking around anticipating that desire to sneak up and attack me.  I'm tying my workout shoes and it's not there yet.  I'm walking to the tv and putting in the dvd and I'm still not just pumped up to go yet.  I push play and I'm still not excited to workout - there's a little letdown like my favorite workout buddy didn't show.  But by then it's too late.  I'm dressed and ready and Shaun T. is telling me to focus and bring my knees up to my waist in a slow jog.  Sigh.  No turning back now.  

The key is to keep going.  Keep pushing play if I feel like it or not.  If I saved my workout until later in the day and now my dinner is still sitting in my belly and I have to do the modified version the whole time, the point is that I still do my workout!  Keep the habit regardless.  Some days are better than others and that's ok.  You brush your teeth if you're dog tired right? (please say yes!). It's the same.

So don't worry if you don't love the process yet.  Remember the direction you're headed and slowly you realize that "huh, burpees used to be really hard"...

Ah Mexico...

Well, my hubby and I had a great time in Mexico.  So nice to get away as a couple and enjoy each other.  There doesn't seem to be enough time to do that as a rule.  We were celebrating our anniversary with this trip.  Good in so many ways, but sadly not for eating habits. 

We went to an all-inclusive resort and I have to say I'm thankful that there weren't very many good desserts!  For the most part I did pretty good with my choices, but when I went for veggies they were always cooked with oil instead of steamed.  And I had some ice cream which I was doing so good without.  And fresh chips and salsa,and of course Mexicans know how to make great guacamole!  So really it was more about portion control if I'm being honest...

Bottom line, it didn't take long to put back on a couple of pounds I'd worked so hard for.  But the real damage was done a few days before and 2-3 weeks after the trip!  I felt like I lost my momentum and was out of my good habits.  I was feeling fat again (yes, don't laugh!), and disappointed in myself for that and in a little bit of a funk. 

The good news is I'm a health and fitness coach, so instead of spiraling for a long time, I'm part of a network of fellow coaches that put me back on track pretty quickly.  Thank you!!  I also support others in their weight loss journey and being a hypocrite doesn't sit well with me, so I had to jump back on board.  It didn't happen overnight, but now I'm in a good place again and ready to move forward.  That's how life goes right?  Two steps forward, one step back sometimes.  So today, Labor Day and September 1, I recommit.  I started Day 1, Week 1 of T25 again.  I will redo before pictures and this time I go 10 weeks straight.  Sorry if you were hanging on with baited breathe for my Beta phase posts.  Now they will be legit and twice a week instead of daily so I can allow myself success in that area too.  So come on my journey (again!).  Life keeps going and so will I!  If you'd like to talk about your own fitness program, or get T25 with bonus dvds and a support group just contact me at jenngibbs@fitfeelsgood.com   See you soon!