There are always buzz words that marketing uses to attract people. Lately I've seen the words: extreme, immediate, rapid, and transformation all relating to the fitness industry. The fitness industry uses marketing and marketing is not always that truthful. I think it is because the REAL TRUTH would not sell. In regards to “fitness” losing, gaining, maintaining whatever your gol is takes a plan, commitment, and work. There is no magic short cut. I can visualize the commercial or you tube video telling someone that FOREVER you will have to eat right, exercise, and encounter bumps along the way to reach your “fitness” goal. I am sure that sales and memberships would sky rocket. Right???
Rapid and dramatic body transformations ARE possible , though, with the right combination of
* fitness
*nutrition
* support
* rewards
which is what I offer as your Free Coach
This leads me to my transformation story. I took up running about five years ago pretty seriously because I needed a shift from the body building scene. Everything is good in moderation, but my extreme goal of trying to gain muscle while leaning out was having a negative effect on my life. Running helped me over come a lot of insecurities and low esteem that I had developed from body building. Which seems so ironic because one would think that body building would do the opposite. I can remember working out in sweatshirts and baggy pants in the middle of summer, because of how bad I was feeling about not being lean enough! Not everyone’s experience is the same, this is just my story.
I have now done three marathons since I took up running, but after this last one I started to feel burnt out from running. That is when I made the commitment to TURBOFIRE. I would like to say that I began this workout series to keep my heart strong, but that would be a lie. I wanted to see if I could transform my body rapidly, like the stories I'd seen of graduates of this program. I even incorporated SHAKEOLOGY because I wanted to see if it worked too!
The Results:
First of all, I love the SHAKEOLOGY. I love the way it makes me body feel, how nutrient dense it is, and how easy it is to make! Secondly, TURBOFIRE is FUN! It is a series of high energy, short duration workouts that leave you sweating and smiling at the same time.
I took out the tape measure and took out the scale for past 6 weeks and the results??? I still look the same, really come on!?! That is when it hit me. My transformation took place on the inside...I wish I could say that I came up with this all on my own but I did not. Sometimes you hear the words, but it was on THAT DAY that I really took it in. I heard Chalene (the creator of TURBOFIRE ) say it, but it was today I really took it in. She references how it is not all about the number on the scale, but how blessed you are to work this hard.... That is it! The truth was that I was in very good shape and my body probably wouldn't change that much as long as I continued to challenge it! There really will come a day when I will not be able to do plyometric drills or run countless miles and I should be thankful for what I can do now!
I realized that the transformation I was seeking was the wrong one. I needed to transform my perspective on why I work out. Over the past 6 weeks I have been working in my heart rate zones, learning new moves, and I have been committed to a workout plan. I can celebrate that I can now “FIRE UP” the music with the dvds and I can kick higher. i'm in my zone and having a blast! I had fallen into the trap o flocking a certain way and obsessing about numbers (weights and measurements). Now, I am back and I will continue my journey with this transformation.
I am writing this in hopes that you can find that joy in your workouts as you work on your outer and inner transformation story. In all aspects of life it is hard not to get distracted and pulled in. I encourage you to make that inner transformation through fitness. Celebrate what you can do, how you feel, and than pass it on to someone else. And if you need some help, encouragement, or a recommendation...I'll be happy to help! Just send me an email at Trurunner27@yahoo.com
Happy working out at home,
Kima Spaulding
Independent Team Beachbody Coach
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