So it begins....I have completed my first week of my new challenge that I have set for myself; the beginning of my journey I will embark on for the next 9 months. And what is this challenge I have referred to in previous posts? I have committed to *train* for my first body building show ever! I guess there is always a bucket list - and previously mentioned it has always been a secret passion I would have loved to have explored when I was younger but there were other priorities in my life at the time. I have always been involved in sports and fitness - so why not one more adventure?
My goal *start* date was decided as September 1, 2012. My trainer/friend suggested the more time that is taken to prepare cannot hurt - but only help my body. The first month's platform of training is to only consist of cardio - twice a day. Yikes!! It's not the fact of cardio twice a day - but the time commitment - I am still looking to cram 36 hours in my 24 hour day. Sure - I'm up for a challenge - I haven't quite figured out how to do that one yet. With the help of my friend who coerced me into starting this new adventure with her, she came up with the brilliant idea that I could leave work, when she starts, which allows me to get my morning cardio in. Keep in mind, I am the boss, so technically I should be able to do this guilt free...(note to self: Type A personality needs to work on *guilt-free*). In the evenings I do another cardio of 1 - 2 hours consisting of either spin, bootcamp, personal training, or plain cardio on a cross trainer and even karate thrown in there for good measure.
My first week was rather enjoyable in a sick sort of way. I am not going to lie... there were parts thru spin class I was thinking to myself, *What the hell was I thinking*? but as quickly as that thought came to mind, it was gone...this is only the beginning. The idea behind the heavy cardio in the first month is to see how my body will respond and also try and lose some fat mass. A positive is that my body can build muscle fast and we have time for this.
Of course on a transformation like this, documentation is nice to have. Something to look back on, to see how far you have come and be able to see the changes in ones body. BUT...it still does not mean that there is no anxiety over the fact that you still need to have the start photos done. One may like to pretend by sucking in ones stomach, holding the head up, shoulders back, it will help with making them taller, slimmer, and have abs of steel and disguise all the other flaws that we tend to ignore. Well if that is the case, just try and have your picture taken and have a reality check. I say this as I have often wondered what people see in their own mirrors and then leave their homes dressed a certain way - that is just completely wrong!! Another topic for another blog.
I, myself, LOVE looking at before and after pictures of people's transformations. It is a testament of the tenacity, perseverance and all the hard work and commitment that has gone into their training, dieting, etc.
I will have you know - I braved that damm camera, had those pictures taken and then subsequently refused to look at them for 5 days until I took pictures of my son who will also compete in the same body building show. I then, sneaked a peek. As I write this, they are still on my camera, reminding me that I need to upload them. Am I ready to share them with the world? Not as of yet, I haven't made my blog complete public knowledge yet. I have been told that we will be doing pictures every 4 weeks so I am hoping my anxiety will simmer down and as the changes start shaping up I will be able to share these pictures, anxiety free.
Bring it on Week #2!!
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