10 years later....

10 (almost 10.5) years ago I got married and we knew that having several children would be in our future. I knew that having children would change my body and, listening to advice from others, I knew that it would "never be the same again!" They were right, but I think that for many years I took that too negatively. As I watched my body grow - deflate, grow - deflate, watched my weight fluctuate in between nursing and having children I just learned to accept the "new me" as payment of sorts for being able to have children of my own. A year ago next week my baby turned one and that was my "ah-ha" moment. I knew that I didn't like where I was or what I was doing and that something had to change. I wanted to workout and "get in shape" but honestly thought that since I had children there was only so much I could do. I started with P90X3 and just hoped to feel better. As the months progressed I realized that "they" were right. My body will NEVER be the same as before children, but what I didn't realize is that it could be even BETTER!! While getting the Christmas decorations out I found my wedding dress and decided to see how it fit. I was SO happy to see that I had room to spare! In these pictures I even have my blue jeans an bulky belt on under the dress because I had enough room. Who knew that 10 years and four kids later I would have wiggle room in my wedding dress?!

21 Day Fix Results

Do you ever find that you are working out but not seeing results?  Building muscle and reshaping your body actually has a lot of science behind it, and while most exercise is good for you, burns calories and improves your cardiovascular system,  if you want to have more specific results (no you can't target fat loss) you really should be following some sort of program.  It doesn't matter if you work with a personal trainer, follow an online program or a set of home workout DVD's, all will be able to focus your results.  Any time you try to do a modge podge of workouts, (like hitting random gym classes) without specific focus, you aren't maximizing your bodies, and your muscles, ability to grow and strengthen.  That is one reason I LOVE the Beachbody programs.  With Beachbody I have a personal trainer work with me EVERYDAY.  They have researched the science, they know the best way to get your body moving and when.

Here are the results of my last 21 day fix.  Previously I had slipped into a modge podge of workouts. One day I would do something, they next I would try a gym class or maybe try running.  And as previously stated, while it was still healthy for me, when I was able to focus my workouts I was able to see real results!  If you want to know more about the 21 day fix or any of the programs by some WORLD CLASS trainers, leave a comment and let me know!

*side note I tried my best to make them as similar as possible, both outfits are taken straight out of the dryer, undergarments are the same and while my arms are a little different I tried my best to give an honest and true before and after.  No altering or photoshoping, all images are SOOC.