Body Back #9, The Team- February 12, 2015
My Sunday night conversations ranged from Katy Perry, to Miranda Lambert, to Kanye West’s antics. Yep. The Grammys. I wasn’t alone, thank goodness. My step-brother stayed over with me so I could go to Body Back in the morning. Tuesday night we helped make Valentine’s cards for a very excited 4-year-old. My step-sister stayed with me so I could go to Body Back in the morning. Greyson was traveling for work this week. I needed them. So, yeah. I have the greatest family ever.
I realized no one does Body Back alone. You have to have a support system. You have to have a team behind you. Your husband, your kids, your friends and extended family have to be your team. This is a great 8 weeks, but a focused, intense 8 weeks. You have to have someone with your kids when you go to your workouts, obviously. But, it’s also great to make others aware of what you’re doing too. More than once in recent weeks friends have remembered that I’m likely not up for Five Guys or Baskin Robbins right now. Treats are not off-limits, but if I’m committing myself to this 8 weeks, I want to stay focused. Intense workouts at 5:30 am and eating whole foods impacts those around you. Your changes influence the lives of those you love.
Thankfully, I don’t work out alone. My group for this session is five women and our instructor Christie. Body Back alumnae frequently join our class as part of “Body Back Boost.” It’s a great group. We have a private Facebook group so we can keep in touch all week long with Christie’s homework, recipes, inspiration etc. I see them getting leaner. We all look stronger than we did 5 weeks ago. It’s really amazing to see. I love it.
They obviously all know I’m writing about all this on the blog and are putting up with my blogging requests. Nicole even agreed to take a makeup-less “sweaty selfie.” God bless her. See, it takes a team to do this.
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You’re doing awesome! I’m impressed to see you in Stroller Strides classes too on top of Body Back. Plus was totally digging the “Elsa” ‘do today. Going to need lessons when Elise is bigger (and has hair! ha!).
Thank you! You have to do BB. I’m serious. You will love it. Weird thing. I can totally french braid my own hair, but not other people’s. Ha!