Today is day 8 of the 30 day challenge with the EA Sports Active. This is actually my 2nd time around though to be honest I did not complete my first challenge. I got discouraged. Not with the game…with me. I struggled..BAD…through a lot of the exercises and activities…some I could not even do and had to skip. What is the point if I am skipping half the activities right? So on day 20 I threw in the towel.
Seeing the hype around the new Active More I decided to give it another shot. After all if I cannot complete a challenge on the current version why should I spend the money to get the new exercises and activities. SO I stretched… a lot…the week prior to starting. I worked out with my weights and stability ball…to get myself ready.
Day 1 arrived…I started the challenge…anticipated the discouragement. The workout was tough…but I made it! I went through ALL of it…running…though slow and painful…but I made it. Lunges…again killed my legs…but I did it. This has continued through the rest of the days so far. But that is ok…you know why? Because I am pushing myself past limits I ever thought at my weight (318 pounds) I would see.
I have completely stepped out of my comfort zone…my proverbial box. Even the mention of how much I actually weigh. Hubs does not want to know, do not think he reads my blog anyway, sort of a bad subject (my extra weight) between us. Truthfully I do understand…it is that finally understanding that I can now accept how he tries to support me in this venture, but cannot. I have thankfully found some great support and a cheerleading squad right here online. I am truly so thankful to the blogger/twitter community for connecting me with a really awesome support system.
Back to the challenge. So thanks to this challenge I have accomplished running a little…I have done lunges…I have jumped…yes jumped, you are thinking big deal right? Well let me tell you…it IS a big deal for me! I have become a lover of exercise…more than I ever have or knew I could be. I have so much energy and I am only in day 8! What will it be like day 18 or 28 or 6 months from now!? I look forward to seeing just how it will be.
I thank Hubs for buying me a Wii for our anniversary last year. It has been by far the best gift I have ever been given, because it is giving me back my life! It is a gift that is continually giving and will do so for a long time. Not just to me, but to my kids…my family…my marriage.
5 comments:
This is a huge deal for you. I'm so proud and happy for you in doing that workout again, and pushing yourself beyond where you thought you were capable. You weigh just a hair more than I did when I first started my journey. You can do this and reach your goals.
I hope that your hubby appreciates all your commitment and dedication to getting healthier. Mine wasn't sure what to think when I started walking. He was like, "Why would you want to get up in the dark and walk?"
Great job for keeping at it. Eight days is an accomplishment. Thanks for sharing with us your struggles. We are here to help each other. :-) Baby steps is a great way to start. The more you do it, the easier it will become. I hope you have a wonderful day!
You are so inspiring!
It would be so cool if we could workout together. :D
Thak you...I so appreciate all the encouragement!
Great job on finishing day 8!! That's awesome. Keep at it because you WILL see/feel more changes. After the first 30 days I was definitely starting to tone and change, physically and mentally. And just like you I felt motivated to do more, I always added to my workout, by doing some sports drills or extra routines, it's GREAT. Keep at it, I enjoy seeing your progress because you inspire me to keep going! :)
Christine
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