Monday's Motivation: Keep Going

I am currently participating in the "I AM CROSSFIT CHALLENGE" at our gym, CrossFit 27:17. Today begins Week 2 of an 8 week challenge to become fitter, stronger, and healthier. In teams of 3, we performed benchmark workouts/lifts, weighed in (body fat% as well), took "Before" pictures, keeping a food log daily, and took caliper measurements. 4 months postpartum, my body is simply not what it used to be. I know this is normal, and I wouldn't take back one second of my pregnancy, but it's time for change for this momma! I lost all 36 lbs of baby weight gain by 3 months postpartum. Now, after week 1 one of clean (er) eating and CrossFit, I am down to my wedding day weight (almost 3 years ago)! This number looks great on the scale and makes me oh so happy! But there is still one factor playing a large role in my contentedness...my body simply doesn't look fit. This picture reminds me that fit-bodies take time!
Whatever your fitness goals are NEVER QUIT! You just may surprise yourself. CrossFit is my way of working out. So many people think they "can't do CrossFit". I disagree with you (and I don't even know you!). Check out your local box, and give it a try. CrossFit can be scaled to ALL levels of fitness- constantly varied. Make sure you have a good coach who knows how to program safely and effectively (we're spoiled with our programming guru/my handsome hubby, Michael McElroy).
You can do it!
Team WOD MOMS is going to rock this challenge! Always remember to stay motivated by whatever ways works best for you- accountability, pictures, scale number, goals reached, shopping for smaller clothes, etc.
"Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought with a price. Therefore honor God with your body." 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

have a fabulous Monday!

reagan