Only 4 days left until I have finished my first 60 days of Hammer and Chisel. I opted out of Thursday rest day so that I can get the maximum benefit out of my last few days. I got down and dirty with some Hammer Conditioning this morning and was reflecting on the past couple of months.

First, I can’t believe that it has been almost 60 days! Second, I am somewhat proud of myself for …hanging in there and finishing strong (well, as long as I complete the next three days).

I wasn’t perfect throughout this program, I skipped days here and there, ate things occasionally that I wasn’t “technically” supposed to, and felt frustrated at times because my scale wasn’t moving or I could still see the dimples on my ass. Lol- yes we all have them!

There were times when I wanted to give up and take the easy way out. But I didn’t! I trusted in the program and kept telling myself, “Change doesn’t happen overnight!”, “Focus on the changes you see in your body, not the change you DON’T see on the scale!” and all kinds of other quotes and mantras I could think of.

All too often I hear from my challengers a week or two after starting a new program that they are frustrated because they haven’t lost any weight, or worse, they have gained weight. They thought that the weight would melt off faster and they would see progress sooner. I just keep reminding them exactly what I remind myself on a daily basis, CHANGE DOESN’T HAPPEN OVER NIGHT! TRUST THE PROCESS! STICK IT OUT! Everyone struggles with the same doubts and frustrations, but the people that succeed are the ones that show up everyday despite the downfalls and the failures.

By fueling your body with dense nutrition and exercising daily, you are making changes within you every single day, both physically and mentally, whether you can see it or feel it in the beginning or not. Keep on showing up! Trust me! You will be glad you did!

“Embrace and love your body. It’s the most amazing thing you will ever own.”