Elaine, my heart aches for you and your family. I’m struggling to find comforting words for you cause I just can’t even imagine the sorrow you are feeling.
This would be an understandable reason to stop but not you. You are brave and strong to continue. You are an inspiration.
I will be think of you!
Kate, thank you for your note. You inspired me just reading it because instead of doing what I really wanted to do which was to eat a big bowl of pasta and stay on the couch watching Crazy Rich Asians for the fourth time and have a different kind of crying experience. Instead, I worked out. Donkey kicks suck donkey balls was my mantra😜. So thank you!! Yes, from one mama to another, the thought of anything happening to your children (or to anyone whom you love) is a place you never want to go to. Watching my sister-in-law and my brother burying their child...awful. Hugs. Xo. Oh and can I add, well done on bringing Crystal on board. This virtual squad rocks! Let’s bring it in people, and yes - I mean you too, you who are out there working out (or just getting started) and choosing to stay silent for now 🙌🙌🌟💪. Let’s crush it!! Xo
@Elanie - you doing okay? I have been thinking a lot about you and your family.
Kate, thanks for checking in and apologies for the delayed reply. I am okay. Not great, but better and better each day. Admittedly checked out of ERRRYTHING: workouts, fitness, anything social, and then WHAM, school and kids and soccer tournaments. Still, proud moments to be had, like cutting out late night eating, drinking tons more water , eating better. Went to Michigan for a tournament and thankful to have planned meals ahead because whoa, team dinner at Chilli’s 😳😬🤦🏻♀️....I guess in terms of 8 weeks, and everything happening around the death of my niece, for lack of a better word, I am a fail. No matter, each day is a gift and I am on this fitness journey for life. I just worked out. I am back to karate, booked my spinning classes this week and still a part of this amazing virtual squad. 🙌❤️
You are not a fail - we are all a work in progress and progress comes in different forms and at different times. Slow and steady is better than going too fast and burning out completely. I am with you on the better eating and more water, and looking for healthy food alternatives anywhere I can. I started taking tennis lessons to help burn more calories and have been doing the workouts. This is very different from how I was in January - so Yes I have changed I just have more to do. All in good time, being healthy is also about what is in your head, not just what is in your mouth. Big hugs. XOXO
You have changed!!! 8 weeks to change baby!!! We have one week left. I’m going to miss you guys. Good thing we have another camp coming up in June!
Umm ... not allowed to say "fail"! Just not allowed! We all have our moments of doubts and checking out. The fact is you are shaking yourself off and getting back to it! I am proud of you. Finish strong!
This has been a challenging week for me. LOTS of temptations and choices to make. I had an awards banquet last Friday night -- I cheated and had two glasses of wine. My friends from high school were in town for a funeral so they all wanted to meet for drinks - I had vodka & sparkling water. This weekend the weather is suppose to be very nice (for Texas) and everyone is having BBQs. I'm just struggling to stay on course but crawfish and beer sounds amazing right now! I keep repeating "stay strong, stay strong"! I see lots of Topo Chico and lime in my weekend plans.
How do you deal with all the social pressure to eat/drink off plan?
I would recommend that you eat before. Or you can have bbq but you need to eat the right portions.
You need to stay on course. A cheat meal and drinking is not going to get you where you want to go in 8 WTC. We are trying to remold your bodies and system and can't afford cheating if you really want results.
I mean I would love to give you a cheat but if you have high expectations for results with hormones etc it’s best to really commit to the plan. You can cheat when they want to maintain. Its a hard pill to swallow but just depends how bad you want to reach your goal. Does that help?
Thanks for the honest and keeping me focused. I did eat the BBQ but I did not pour BBQ sauce all over the top. I also filled my plate up with salad and veggies. No alcohol!
This is AMAZING NEWS! Thank you for letting me know!
How is everyone doing? Keeping strong?
Hi Kate! I am feeling so much stronger! I actually look forward to working out and have been doing at least 30 minutes 6 times a week which is a huge improvement from where I was at a few months ago. I’m so excited and have been getting compliments at work about how much weight I’ve lost the past month and a half. I hope everyone is feeling as amazing as I am! How are you doing Kate?
Such a great feeling when someone notices your hard work! i had a co- worker comment that my arms are really looking defined - best complement ever!
That’s awesome! I feel like arms are difficult to tone so that’s a great accomplishment! :)
Hi Squad- Sorry I've been MIA on the forums. This week I found a CycleBar in Phoenix so I've been doing that for my cardio and then the videos. I have to say that starting this new job, I've been sitting WAY more than ever in my life! It's really strange and then I go home and I'm exhausted. How can you be exhausted from sitting?!?!
Anyhow, I'm looking forward to hiking this weekend before it gets to the 100s here in Arizona. Proud of you all for staying strong. 8 weeks is no joke.
@Tania ... I can completely relate. My jobs requires me to sit in a lot of meetings. And at the end of the day I am mentally exhausted which makes me physically exhausted. My husband on the other hand is a tennis coach. And he always asks "Why do you seem more exhausted than me and I coach tennis for 8 hrs a day?"
I’m honestly so sad for this program to be over next week! Lacey I can’t thank you and the squad enough for the positive effect this has had on my life!
This just made my heart melt. I'm so happy you got so much out of it. This is why I created it. This doesn't have to be the end it can be just the beginning!
Aww that makes me happy. You’re right, this is just the beginning of a healthier life :).
I can’t believe this is the last week of 8 weeks to change already! I’m excited to see the changes on test day. Good job everyone for making it this far!
I know!!!! I can't wait to hear about your results Maria... Thank you for being so committed to my program. I'm very proud of you!
Can't wait to see how everyone crushed their test !
Here are my stats:
Down 7 lbs but lost 2 inches in waist and thighs -- I knew my clothes were fitting better!
Squat taps = 40 to 46
Push ups (knees) = 21 to 31 - next time I am not going to do them on my knees
lateral hops = 126 to 136
Shoulder Press 1 (8lb weight) = 26 to 29
shoulder Press 2 (8lb weight)= 22 to 27
Plank = 2:!5
Reverse lunge = 29 to 37
Bicep (8lbs weight) = 21 to 21
Dips = 37 to 45
Had my good days and my bad days through out this camp but overall I really enjoyed the challenge. Thanks Lacey for creating the virtual platform so we can all workout with you. And a big thank you to all that participated in the forums. Having y'all here made me really think twice about my choices I was making. You guys held me accountable for working out and eating right!
When does the next challenge start?
Those are amazing results Kate! That’s awesome!!
Great job Kate!!
Awww, Kate! THIS IS AMAZING!!! Are you so proud of yourself??? You guys are making me want to cry!
Absolutely! Proud of myself and proud of this group!
Hey guys, I just finished my fit test and I’m excited to see how everyone else did as well!
Here are my results:
Squat taps- 27 to 34
Push Ups- 13 to 21
Lateral Hops- 127 to 160
Shoulder Press- 21 to 30
Shoulder Press 2- 17 to 24
Plank- dropped 4 times to dropped 1 time
Reverse Lunges- 25 to 40
Bicep Curls- 25 to 38
Dips- 28 to 37
I’m also down about 15 pounds and am so happy with how far this program has made me come. Great job to everyone for making it this far! We did it! And thank you Lacey for keeping us motivated and accountable. I can’t wait to see what June has in store!
PS- Big thank you to Maria who asked me to do this with her. I’m so thankful for you!!
Wooot! Good job Kayla! I’m so happy you joined!! You definitely helped me stay motivated and it is always fun working out together.
You did Awesome!
WOW, Kayla! WOW! I need to see the before and after pictures of you. Several of the squad sent me their pictures. Would you be open to sharing that with me?
I can definitely do that! Should I just send you them on Instagram?
Yes, that would be awesome!
I can’t believe 8 weeks to change is over! Great job everyone!
Here are my test results:
Squat Taps: 35 to 44
Push Ups: 8 to 16
Lateral Hops: 116 to 136
Shoulder Press: 12 to 19
Shoulder Press 2: 15 to 12 (need to work on this)
Plank: Dropped once at 1 min to - Actually held the 2 min plank!!
Reverse Lunges: 21 to 31
Bicep Curls: 13 to 22
Dips: 20 to 31
I’m really happy with the progress so far. I’m so happy to be a part of such an amazing and supportive group of people.
Great job to you too! You killed it!! I’m glad we kept each other accountable :)
This is incredible!! Great Job Maria!
Good job! You did amazing!
Hi Team!! Sorry again for being MIA on the forums. We did it!!! 2 months. Proud of everyone for staying positive even when life gets stressful. Xoxo
IM SO PROUD OF ALL MY 8 WEEKS TO CHANGE CREW! Are you guys proud of yourselves?