Excited to Workout?

I had the weirdest thought this morning after my workout.  After completing today's installment of Pump & Burn, and sitting down to my post-workout meal, I thought to myself, "I can't wait for Thursday when I can try Pump & Shred again."

What?!

Did I really just think that?  I was actually disappointed that I had to wait two days to do the 45 minutes of strength training agony (aka Pump & Shred).  So, weird!  I've enjoyed all my workouts the last four weeks but I never thought I'd actually be impatiently waiting for my next one.  It's a new feeling for me, for sure.  I think part of that feeling was due to the fact that Shred kicked my butt on Sunday and I really want a rematch!  This workout added lunges and shoulders, both of which seriously kicked my butt and I could get all the way through those tracks without breaks.  I am determined to push myself to get my head in the game and push through the muscle burn.  Look out world!  This former couch potato is turning into a future athlete!

I've gotten some questions about how I keep myself motivated to continue working out and eating clean day after day.  I think a big part of that is due to my goals.  While weight/fat loss is one of my goals, many of them are fitness or health based.  For example, I really want to complete Insanity.  I know I won't be able to do that unless I increase my current fitness level and lose a significant amount of excess weight.  That keeps me pushing through my workouts.  Additionally, I feel so amazing since I've started eating better and drinking Shakeólogy.  I have so much more energy; I'm more focused, and my skin and hair looks great.  I also consider what the food I eat will do to my insides, beyond just whether it'll make me gain or lose weight.  I avoid preservatives and man-made chemicals because who knows what kind of damage those will do in the long run (and the research shows that whatever it is it isn't good!).  I want to feed my body with high quality protein, complex carbs, vitamins, and minerals.  That's a big reason why Shakeology is non-negotiable for me.  I drink it every day because I know that when I have my shake, my body gets more high quality nutrients than through anything else I eat during the day.

And speaking of Shakeology, I just ordered the Vegan Chocolate flavor.  I'll be sure to give a review once I try it!  It has all the same great health benefits of my current Tropical, just with added chocolatey goodness.

Stay healthy!