So Right away I want to address WHY these before and after photos actually look like I was more toned in the Before pictures.
Simple, I was!
I had just completed "ChaLean Extreme" which is a 90 day weight training program (My Soul Program) and my back was starting to bother me. I was having pinched nerve issues and soreness and alignment (Scoliosis Problems) troubles so I new I needed to SLOW things down a bit and not Make it worse by Jumping into another Intermediate/Advanced program.
So I chose to Muster up Something NEW from within and Make the BEST of my situation, I knew Simply Stopping wasn't an Option, rather I chose "Country Heat" (country dance steps style fitness) program. My first thought of it (before I had tried it) was This is so dumb, how could line dancing to country music get you fit and be fun. I am hear to tell you I ATE My Word, after day 3 I was Loving it. Sure I stumbled over my feet a few times and couldn't get my arms to do what my head was telling them too. BUT I giggled and smiled through the whole 30 day program. I would start my mornings off with a post workout high and feel Empowered through my healthy choices, and the Post Workout high after wards.
I am SUPER GRATEFUL that Beachbody offers such a wide variety of programs so that I could still have something to keep me going while pushing through the pain Rather than just STOPPING like I would have a few years ago.
Then trying to pick back up and start over is HARD, and trying to do it with out Tried and True tools and a Personal Coach cheering you along and Helping you get going is Near Impossible.
So yes I certainly lost some muscle and although I am slightly bummed about that, I know that I am Strong and Health overall and Still have a habit of working out 6 days a week, so I am Pleased with that outcome.
Here are a few details for those who are considering giving it a Try:
* It is a 30 day program, and each Routine ranges from 22-29 minutes (there are 6 different routines you rotate through)
* Beachbody provides a Calendar for you to follow and check off each day like I did (see photo below) so it's not a guessing game as to which routine you will do each day.
* It's very low impact and there is also a modifier who makes it NO impact for those who do have bad knees, back pain, stiff joints, etc...
* You can Purchase it one of 3 ways, 1) Stand Alone DVD's 2) All Access Streaming (kinda like Netflix, but 30+ Fitness/Health programs and channels to choose from) or 3) IN a Challenge Pack which comes with a Bag of Shakeology, Portion Containers and the guide to teach you how to use them, a Shaker Cup and the DVD's
* You learn each move for 8x8 counts then another move for 8x8 counts and then you put those two moves together for 8x8 counts, then you Move on. So it's not doing LINE dancing and trying to memorize a whole routine.
* Utilizing the Meal/Portion containers and Shakeology daily is A Big Key to having Success as well. 70% of the Health and weight-loss equation is How we Fuel our Bodies (or don't fuel but fill up with unhealthy foods, that actually defeat what we are trying to do) and only 30% of the equation is Exercise.
It's been pretty wonderful that even though my Scoliosis issues aren't easy to deal with, I can still keep going, not get stuck in a rut, and Keep sharing my Journey for others who May Also be feeling in pain and think there is NO option for them. I am here to tell you THERE is an Option and I would be Honored to help you get started and See and Feel Results, even if they may be slow, It's still better than NOTHING.
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