Here we are, 38 days into the Belly Off! 2008 program. That leaves just 18 more days for us to work on hitting our goals for the 8 weeks. This time has gone by quick, but at the same time I feel like I’ve been living this new lifestyle for a lot longer. What once took a lot of thought and planning is becoming second nature. What once was considered cruel and unusual punishment is now considered exhilarating and enjoyable. Things can and have changed in just 38 days. Here are some thoughts on those changes.
- I feel stronger mentally and physically.
- My body has changed quite a bit. No more huge gut (still have a gut but that’ll be gone by summer).
- My body feels firm to the touch now, not all soft like jello (except said gut).
- My diet is almost all whole & natural foods and I don’t crave the crap anymore.
- My attitude has changed, I actively look for fitness challenges and look forward to exercising. Heck, I get upset if I can’t workout when I plan to.
- I have so much energy now, I can play with my kids more than before and I get things done around the house instead of sitting on my big butt.
- My eyes are no longer bigger than my stomach. I understand that I can still enjoy food without over-indulging. One square of dark chocolate is enough to satisfy - a whole bar is wasteful and damaging.
- Changes to how I think have been a huge help. I no longer fight will power (that’s a losing battle) by thinking “I can’t have that”. Instead I focus on my goals and ask myself how my decision will affect my ability to reach my goal. That way, I’m in control.
I’m amazed at how much I have changed over the last 5 1/2 weeks. And not just my body, but my attitude and mind. The success I’ve had in this program has effected other parts of my life. In a way, I’m probably getting back on track to the life I should have had if I didn’t let myself get fat and lazy. The changes haven’t been drastic, but they’ve been enough to really get me going and keep me going.
So, as my metamorphosis continues, it’s getting time to look beyond the Belly Off! program and find a new one that will help me take the next step towards the new me. If I’ve had so much success in 38 days, I can’t wait to see what happens after 138 days!
Amen brother