Getting my life back

I have officially been on Jillian Michael's fitness program for 2 weeks now. I have seen some amazing results already - not necessarily all on the scale, but more importantly in my outlook and feeling of self.

When I first started out, it was really difficult to get through her workouts. They are intense, and my exercise tolerance has been low for years and years. For quite a long time I had some health issues which caused my body to be less than fit. I had no exercise tolerance because of some deficiencies and to make matters worse, I didn't sweat - like at all. You know those people you hear about that spontaneously combust...yeah, that could have been me. For real. So exercise was difficult to manage to say the least.

This time last year, I took steps to put my body back on track which included surgery. After recovery and a few months to get my body's stuff regulated, I finally felt like doing things. One of the biggest accomplishements of the year was going to Wales and England for 10 days of vigorous hiking this summer. I never would have gotten through this in the condition I was in prior to the surgery. I did it even though my exercise tolerance still hadn't completely come back. This was a huge leap for me though - just making it through the trip!!

Now, at close to a year post-op, I am doing this very intense workout plan (for me!!) and actually getting through it! Not only am I making it through, but I feel great afterwards! And the extra bonus? I am finally sweating again! I know, I know...who would be excited about that? Well, try getting your heart rate up to 150 without sweating and see how you feel! You feel like you are going to explode, that's how you feel.

So...back to Jillian Kicking my ass - I'm celebrating 2 weeks on her program and I feel great! My confidence is soaring, I feel like I look better (not necessarily saying thinner - because that's not the end-all goal here) and I just feel Good! I have energy, I look forward to my workouts and I am eating good, whole, organic foods.

I have also (in the last 3 days) started using GNC's WellBEing line of vitamins and supplements for women. The jury is still out on those, but so far, they seem to be making a difference. I decided to go with the combo pack which includes the multi-vitamin and supplements for beauty (skin, nails, hair heatlh), flexibility and a few others. They aren't cheap, but I am worth it. :)

Today is my rest day on the workout schedule - so it seemed a perfect day to blog... =] Happy Tuesday!!