I Work Out: Progress

So, I'm hesitant to share these pictures without really explaining the nitty gritty. Basically, I've started working out for an hour to two hours 6 days a week. And it has been amazing. I've lost a pant size, I've gained so much stamina and endurance, and I can feel my high school body coming back! It has been so motivating to see success. The first picture, pit stains and all, was right after I got done with a serious workout, and the second picture is from a timelapse I made of working out to a DVD to hold myself more accountable. So while they both aren't my resting body, I'm so proud of how I am doing! I've even reached a point where people at the gym have come to me asking me for advice on what they can do, which is such a flattering compliment! 

I just wanted to take a minute to brag, and, in all honesty, to remind myself of what I've been achieving. Like I said, these aren't my resting body, and sometimes looking at my resting body feels so un-motivating. I can't see the strong muscle that resides underneath the lingering cellulite, or admire the tone and definition that my arms are starting to achieve. But looking at these pictures and seeing that they do actually exist is so thrilling. 

I also wanted to put these on here so people (aka, the 6 Facebook friends of mine that have become Beach Body Coaches in the past month) realize they don't need to keep offering me coaching and send me messages that say, "I haven't seen you post any full-body pictures in a while. I just wanted to let you know that you can get your body back after having a baby!" 

My next goal in this whole workout process is to get down to a size 6 jean, which I haven't been in since my senior year of high school. Hopefully I will be able to share good news and further progress pictures despite taking a long vacation in a week. 

And to my Facebook 'friends,' I'm doing quite well without Shakeology, thank you.