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What obstacles did you overcome to stick to the challenge and finish?
I definitely still have more work to do but feel that my biggest challenges were learning, preparing and understanding when and what to eat. As well being self motivated and responsible for working out on a daily basis.
What was your proudest moment(s) during the challenge?
My proudest moments have been my continued participation because that was not my original intention, getting my family involved to keep me motivated, and hearing them speak of the results they have seen and how proud they are of me.
What was your lowest point during the challenge that could have caused you to quit?
Feeling lost in the challenge at times due to missing the initial meeting, falling asleep on a Sunday before checking in which caused me to loose my cash so easily and being extremely busy/overwhelmed with my current work load.
How did you overcome that low point to keep going?
Continued to remind myself how much I need this regardless of all the other things I have going on, remembering that it will only be as beneficial as I make it and continuing to attend class despite my late and busy work schedule (believe it on not, it actually helped relieve stress for the moment).
How did you fit in your workout homework during the holiday season? What strategies did you use?
I had to make it a household challenge to stay focused. They actually had fun, said they enjoyed it and should do it everyday, and felt good that we “got it in” for the day. It was their positive comments that kept me going.
Were there any mental barriers that you had previously that you shattered during the challenge?
Definitely! Working out…I have never had an interest, have always said “I can’t do it” and didn’t bother if no one bothered me about it. Adding the Tabata Man thing on my phone was the best motivator ever and helped with structure as well as learning work out routines in class that I can do at home.
Did you have any slip ups on the challenge with nutrition or workouts?
Definitely! My biggest down fall was trying to eating 6 times a day and making sure I only ate items listed on the menu that was provided. The workout was the easiest to keep up but I didn’t always go as hard as I could or should have.
How did you recover?
I can’t say that I totally recovered but I definitely had to continue reviewing the menu weekly when going to the grocery store and when having to grab lunch for the day. I also kept a food diary so I could see my problem areas and would use it as a reminder on where I went wrong.
What was the biggest contributing factor to your success?
I would have to say attending class weekly on Monday and Thursday’s. It was the only thing I did consistently.
What "driving elements" did you leverage to ensure your success besides entering the challenge?
Continued reminders of how much I need the change and how easy it is to gain any lost weight/inches back versus losing it and seeing pictures of myself that I didn’t really care for.
How did the extra accountability of participating in the challenge affect your adherence?
I think it definitely helped me stay on top of working out and need to work much harder on my meal plans. When my schedule is busy and stress is up, I am notorious for just not eating and I have not yet kicked the bad habit totally but am working on it…
What would you say to another busy woman who doesn't think achieving her dream body is possible with nutrition and exercise?
“Lady, your thinking is all wrong, anything is possible, the sky is the limit”! “You need to go to www.greatshapefitclub.com and get started on achieving your dream today”! :D
What obstacles did you overcome to stick to the challenge and finish?
I definitely still have more work to do but feel that my biggest challenges were learning, preparing and understanding when and what to eat. As well being self motivated and responsible for working out on a daily basis.
What was your proudest moment(s) during the challenge?
My proudest moments have been my continued participation because that was not my original intention, getting my family involved to keep me motivated, and hearing them speak of the results they have seen and how proud they are of me.
What was your lowest point during the challenge that could have caused you to quit?
Feeling lost in the challenge at times due to missing the initial meeting, falling asleep on a Sunday before checking in which caused me to loose my cash so easily and being extremely busy/overwhelmed with my current work load.
How did you overcome that low point to keep going?
Continued to remind myself how much I need this regardless of all the other things I have going on, remembering that it will only be as beneficial as I make it and continuing to attend class despite my late and busy work schedule (believe it on not, it actually helped relieve stress for the moment).
How did you fit in your workout homework during the holiday season? What strategies did you use?
I had to make it a household challenge to stay focused. They actually had fun, said they enjoyed it and should do it everyday, and felt good that we “got it in” for the day. It was their positive comments that kept me going.
Were there any mental barriers that you had previously that you shattered during the challenge?
Definitely! Working out…I have never had an interest, have always said “I can’t do it” and didn’t bother if no one bothered me about it. Adding the Tabata Man thing on my phone was the best motivator ever and helped with structure as well as learning work out routines in class that I can do at home.
Did you have any slip ups on the challenge with nutrition or workouts?
Definitely! My biggest down fall was trying to eating 6 times a day and making sure I only ate items listed on the menu that was provided. The workout was the easiest to keep up but I didn’t always go as hard as I could or should have.
How did you recover?
I can’t say that I totally recovered but I definitely had to continue reviewing the menu weekly when going to the grocery store and when having to grab lunch for the day. I also kept a food diary so I could see my problem areas and would use it as a reminder on where I went wrong.
What was the biggest contributing factor to your success?
I would have to say attending class weekly on Monday and Thursday’s. It was the only thing I did consistently.
What "driving elements" did you leverage to ensure your success besides entering the challenge?
Continued reminders of how much I need the change and how easy it is to gain any lost weight/inches back versus losing it and seeing pictures of myself that I didn’t really care for.
How did the extra accountability of participating in the challenge affect your adherence?
I think it definitely helped me stay on top of working out and need to work much harder on my meal plans. When my schedule is busy and stress is up, I am notorious for just not eating and I have not yet kicked the bad habit totally but am working on it…
What would you say to another busy woman who doesn't think achieving her dream body is possible with nutrition and exercise?
“Lady, your thinking is all wrong, anything is possible, the sky is the limit”! “You need to go to www.greatshapefitclub.com and get started on achieving your dream today”! :D
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