It’s crazy to think just 30 days ago I set off on this challenge. A challenge that I’m sure some people rolled their eyes at, mocked me under their breath saying I wouldn’t be able to do it, or had absolutely no idea why I was doing it.
Well, I did it.
30 days of 30 minutes a day playing around and working up a sweat – or at least getting my heart rate up.
For my last activity/workout, I again, did some shopping! Walked around U-Village and then headed up to Northgate to buy some shoes and walk the length of the mall a couple times. Until today, I didn’t realize how exhausting shopping is. I guess your brain works harder as you are looking around, elbowing women who get in your way and trying to deal with the masses. That reminds me, I got nervously screamed at by a girl at the shoe store because I was LOOKING at the display shoe, which I guess she needed to try on with the other size 6 she had in her hand. Calm down people!
I think I prefer my exercise games and dvd’s over walking the mall. I at least feel energized afterwards.
Some things I’ve learned these past 30 days:
1. There are no excuses! Really, there are none. It felt so satisfying getting off my butt and not worrying about what TV shows I was missing due to the fact I had to work out.
2. I can push myself harder than I thought. Sure, some days I just wanted to crawl into the corner and lay in a fetal position. But what good would that do? Feeling the burn the day after is always so gratifying.
3. Blocking out the naysayers and negative-nellies is quit simple and enjoyable. I loved letting people know that I wasn’t giving myself “cheat days” (you’re only cheating yourself) and that if I can sit on the couch for 3 hours a night, why not make one of those hours (or half hour) count by getting off my butt and working out?
4. Any activity is a good activity. Whether it be walking the malls, parks, biking, playing ACTIVE sports games on the Wii or Kinect or doing the regular workout DVD’s and games. This wasn’t to see how long I can go on the eliptical, how many Hip Hop Abs I could get through in one night or how many jumping jacks I could do in 2 minutes. It was about getting off the couch and proving to myself that I can stick with a workout routine and not give up.
5. This was about me, allowing myself to do something for myself. Allowing myself to not feel like I’ve let others down by eating Uneeda Burger for lunch or Chipotle twice in one week. Why should I feel guilty? I’m happy doing what I do and will make strides on my own, in my own way. I’ve been changing since January and I’m not going to stop. It’s just going to be on my own time. Why rush things?
I’ve constantly lived the life of “Oh, if I can just lose 10 pounds in the next three months, I’ll be happy.” Why live like that? I have obviously let myself down by thinking that. I mean, did I lose 10 pounds in three months? Have I ever lost the weight I “planned” on losing? No.
6. I’m quite happy not having to weigh myself. How depressing! I might change my attitude towards this, but for now, I’d rather look in the mirror and notice how my clothes are exceptionally looser.
7. Drink lots of water! And to get some extra electrolytes in your system, drink coconut water (I love the pineapple flavor). It can be found in almost any grocery store. OH and a fun way to take it is to freeze it as ice cubes and put in your glass of water.
I’m sure there’s more that I’m forgetting. But to recap on some other thoughts through out my 30 Day Challenge, take a look at these posts:
Back to the Hips Buns and Thighs for Day 19 of 30 for 30 Challenge
Day 13 of 30 for 30 Challenge: Zumba!
Day 10 of My 30 for 30 Challenge
Day 7…wait seriously day 7? #30for30
Day 5 of 30 for 30 Challenge and the Life Revolution
That’s it folks! Thank for following me on my challenge. I appreciate the kind words I have been receiving and I look forward to my next challenge. Whatever that may be 
