A Time for Discipline

I'm sure many of you have heard the verses in Ecclesiastes that states there's a time for everything under the sun. All of us are experiencing something whether it be good or bad.

My experience isn't "that" serious today but it is shaping my future. Friday, I finished Month 1 of Insanity Max:30. This program is no doubt my favorite program that Beachbody and Shaun T has developed. The 21 Day Fix Extreme may give it a run for it's money when it comes out next month but, right now, I'm a Max:30 addict.

Y'all have seen my posts of my workouts all throughout this past month; I only missed 3 workouts in Month 1. I've never stuck with one program this long, not to mention looking forward to it everyday.

So how were my results month 1? Not great! Like, so not great that I didn't even want to post about it!! (Yep!)

I lost 1/2 lb and 2 1/2 inches. I am happy about those inches because I lost a full inch off my waist and was able to wiggle into a size 8!!!!

Y'all, that hasn't happened since MIDDLE SCHOOL!! (It's NEVER too late to change your health and body!!).

I know EXACTLY why the results weren't there. It wasn't because I wasn't working hard, it wasn't because Max:30 didn't have the tools, it wasn't because I couldn't do it!

It was because I let myself go on the "see-food" diet!! For real! I ate donuts, cookies, pie, pasta, cinnamon rolls and pretty much anything else I wanted. It takes intention and discipline to stay on track.

Some may say, "Nicole, who cares, you have lost a lot of weight, you look fine." But for me. I have goals for 2015!! Lofty goals at that and I've got to be disciplined if I'm going to accomplish any of them!!

So my goal for Month 2 is to actually use and follow the eating guide that is included in this program. It's easy and effective! I just have to resist the "see-food" diet at all costs!!!!

And here goes the progress pics that I soo wish I could put a filter on (ha!). But honesty is the best for both me and you.

The abs are really trying the chisel their way out of there! My goal for Month 2 is to have the discipline in my diet (as in what I eat), to let them make their debut!!

HERE'S TO A TIME FOR DISCIPLINE!!

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