Friday, August 10, 2012

Insanity Day 1: It's not so bad

For those of you who don't know, Insanity is an intense cardio video workout program. Have you heard of P90X? Know how that takes 90 days? Insanity takes 60.

My boyfriend's brother has had awe-inspiring results from this program, and a friend from college, who already had a rockin' body, now makes everybody else look stupid because she's just better through this program.

I ran track in middle school. It was awful. I did it because my friends were doing it, and I can't even tell you how thrilled I was when it was over. Last fall, I decided to try running again for the first time in 12 years. The first three runs were agony; everything after that was beautiful. But then winter came, and I had my first bout of IBS, and because I ignored my doctor it took me weeks to recover. By the time I thought my health was back, my interest in exercise was gone. The results? Weight gain, lower self esteem, and a downward spiral to a sedentary lifestyle.

So - let's try working out for the next sixty days. I need to get into the habit of exercising daily, and if this program happens to get me into the best shape of my life, how can I complain? I sincerely hope that this re-ignites my passion for running, because for me the worst part of running was knowing that I was out of shape.

After work this afternoon, I put on my favorite athletic clothes, popped in the first DVD, and got ready to dig deeper. All the programs run for roughly 40 minutes. I intended to make it through the first five. I also intended to name this post "Insanity Day 1: I start the worst fitness program EVER".

I made it through the first 20 minutes. I have never sweat so much in my life. I am very aware that I will be sore tomorrow and will have to figure out how to persevere. 

I am SO PROUD of myself.

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