HAMMER & CHISEL 8 WEEK WORKOUT PROGRAM IS COMPLETE!!
WHOOP! WHOOP!!
See the “Believe” in the background… That’s the Universe speaking!
Y’all read about my weight struggles in How the Hell Did That Happen… But, The Master’s Hammer & Chisel is how I finally lost that last 10 pounds. Yup, a home based workout program, all by myself, ha, not… the online accountability group I was part of made ALL THE DIFFERENCE!!! Who knew?
I knew the last 10 pounds had to go, but I wasn’t sure how that was actually going to happen. I am 44 , have 2 kids, hubby, work, and all the other stuff that goes along with life. The first part of my weight struggle was hellacious, then I figured out the yeast intolerance, Thank the Gods! I got rid of the majority of the weight in 6 months, but since then, I haven’t been as strict with myself. I’ve been trying to Enjoy the Journey! I knew it needed to go (the weight, not the enjoying part), but wasn’t sure how.
Then, I saw the Hammer & Chisel Test group my cousin Nikki was running. The Master’s Hammer and Chisel is a Beachbody program that launched in December 2015. I have always liked weight training, I hate I’m not a fan of cardio. So, when I saw this program, I knew I had to try it. Why not, looked fun, and I hadn’t been working out regularly for way too long (I’m talking months). The occasional walk or bike ride or Sun Salutation wasn’t quite doing the job. I needed to tone up, and this was the Universe throwing an opportunity right at me. OK! Got it. Email Nikki. Get the program. And that was a little over 8 weeks ago. The rest is history!
For those of you that struggle, I totally get it. You can look at my picture and say to yourself, nope, never going to happen for me, I’m too far gone…. NO. YOU. ARE. NOT. I honestly thought the same thing. I was heavier than I had been when I was pregnant with my kids, I gained over 40 pounds in each pregnancy, and lost it, and I was 10 years older. BUT, staying the same was not acceptable.
I was so happy that I figure out my weight challenge, but I didn’t think it was realistic of me to expect that I could get rid of it all when I was over 40. I mean, look at our society, everyone struggles with their weight. It’s an epidemic, why did I think my struggle was going to be any easier? I didn’t. It was discouraging, even after I learned of the yeast allergy and took off over 30 pounds. I plateaued for a year, and that was ok, kinda, well not really, but I’ve moved past it.
NEVER SETTLE FOR GOOD ENOUGH
When Sagi says Flex, You Flex!
NEVER GIVE IN
Our society just accepts that we are all going to be a little “fluffy” as we age. I personally am NOT GOING TO ACCEPT THAT! NOPE! Never did follow a crowd. I truly believe the weight epidemic has to do with what we allow to be “safe” in our food supply. I just don’t understand why people think it’s a good idea to eat things made from chemicals- if you eat sugar free, you probably eat chemicals. Ever had food dye, um, made from petroleum oil (Yes, that thick nasty kind). There are so many foods that are just inflammatory foods to our system. YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT!! If you eat things your body can’t process well… well, how is your body going to react? Hum? It’s not going to function well, more details here. (Sorry, jumped on the wrong soap box for a sec. Back to H&C…)
So, when Nikki was offering a test group of the new Hammer & Chisel workout program that was low-impact and weight training based, I wanted in, Big Time! I think this group was really for BB coaches, but she let me in (love that girl), and I’m so grateful. Not only did I love it, I lost that last 10 pounds and then some, and feel better than I have in years! (Oh, and now I’m one of those Beachbody coaches too. 😉 )
Well, a picture speaks a thousand words, so let’s just go to the pics…
I love the workout routine that I have created. Being in the accountability group made me more motivated from the very beginning. It was SO MOTIVATING for the duration though, I’ve never had that kind of support, and I’ve been working out for decades. I was inspired to do my workout so I could post and chat about it with my H&C Test buddies that were doing the same. We were all (mostly) on the same schedule, but at our own home, on our own time, dealing with our own life. We all checked in each day to see how the others were doing, to give support and motivation, to complain about a workout, to post a sweaty pic, or complain about missing a workout because the kids ruined our schedule. It was really encouraging to be surrounded by so much positive!
I guess you want the final results, huh? Here ya go…
Week 1, 3, 5, 8… WHO IS THAT? #goalscrushed #feelsfantastic
8 Wks: -14# (photo shot of my notes wasn’t updated, oops) & -15.625″ WHAAAAT?!? I suck a thigh measuring…and, yes, my legs are different sizes. 
I’m learning the best way to enjoy this journey is to share it with others. It is encouraging, inspiring, and truly makes the world we live in a better place.
Please share a smile, share a kind word, a hug, just share positivity… It matters!
Until next time, Enjoy the Journey!
*If you want to know more about my H&C journey or want to know more about H&C, please comment below and I’ll be in touch, or email me.
**Every individual journey, success and challenge is different. You have to be the change you want to see.
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