Walk. Level 2. Motivation. Goals.

Sunday...  a beautiful day has lead into a relaxing evening. 

Today was a great day for me!

This afternoon my dad, my dog Cooper and I set out on a walk to enjoy the day.  We walked a near by bike path which took us about an hour from start to finish.  I'm estimating that we hit somewhere around 2 or 2.5 miles.  I didn't keep track though so who knows how far we really walked. 

After the walk I headed home to hit Level 2 of Jillian as hard as I could.  I knew from experience going into this level it was going to be difficult.  However, I have completed it before and knew I just needed to hold on and continue to talk myself through the workout.  This level seems to focus a lot on shoulders, which made the half burpees, plank jacks and plank twists difficult to make it through.  During each of these exercises I did have to take a few seconds to give my shoulders a break.  I talked to myself a lot during this level to keep motivating myself to finish.  I also tried to control my breathing as much as possible which seemed to help out a lot. 

I also was reminded today that haters are gonna hate.  There are going to be people who are always going to look down on your goals, your successes and they will probably find joy when you fail.  Instead of being discouraged, I am more motivated then ever.  My goal to finish the 30 day shred IS GOING TO HAPPEN.  Me changing my life IS GOING TO HAPPEN.  Me being a more fit and healthier person IS GOING TO HAPPEN.  Don't EVER let someone try and bring you down.  Use your own drive and determination to LIFT YOU UP.  

Before sitting down to type this up I also did a stretching routine which helped to relax my muscles.  I'm hoping that I will be able to walk and move like a normal person tomorrow.  :)

My goals for this week are as follows: 

1. Pack my lunch every day. I successful did this last week. 

2. Make it through level 2 without stopping.  This is going to be a challenge but bring it on! 

3. Get in a run a few times this week. 

A Sunday well spent makes for a week of content! :) 

I hope you have a great week! 

-B