Why in the Heck I am doing Body Beast

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Why in the heck is a 41-year-old mom of two boys doing Body Beast? Great question…it took me  a while to get to an answer. You see, my adult life I’ve been fascinated with weight lifting, body building, and watching people change their shape. Since I found Beachbody in 2005, I’ve learned to push myself and see what I’m made of–time and again. After doing P90X, then ChaLEAN Extreme, then Turbo Fire (as well as “dabbling” in countless other programs along the way) one thing I know for sure: I can do more than I ever thought I could.

I’m good at self-doubt. An expert self-loather. That said, really getting serious about ME (both my mental and physical health) opened a LOT of doors in my mind. Whereas before the space in my brain was pretty dark–I’ve learned that I’m in control of the dimmer switch and can let some light in. Gradually over time, I’ve pushed myself out of my comfort zone time and a time and time and time again and live in a much sunnier space. These slight shifts-subtle changes over time–have given me a new spirit. A confidence I’ve never had before. Will I blow you away with my results? I dunno. But I’m gonna blow myself away with my efforts.

My biggest pending challenge will NOT be tossing the weights around.

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Ultimate Reset–Day 5. Kidneys actually do stuff!

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My verbal ramblings on Day 5 Reset (click here to see my youtube on today’s experience)

Menu for Day 5

Who knew? Kidneys actually do stuff!!!!! I vaguely remember learning something about this the bazillion times I took Biology in high school (and repeatedly through college) but still had to go ask my omniscience friend Google what kidneys did. And how to detox ’em. And it became abundantly clear that my misery is direct payback for theirs. Well played, kidneys. Well played…

That said, my hunger switch also got flipped in the last 5 days. What. The. Hell. I rather liked not knowing when I was hungry as I could just go about my life without the rude interruption of having to stop and eat cuz, if I didn’t, unattended food my be absconded. Kinda like when your kid is potty training and you have to go on a road trip and you try talking them back into diapers so you don’t have to stop 2,469 times in a 3 hour trip. Wow…there I go again on another tangent.

Also, looking at my thesaurus style language, perhaps the Reset awakens all those English classes I slept through?

Anyhooooo….

Decent energy. Got some major housework done today. Other than the uninvited hunger pains, my mood seems to be okay (or perhaps everyone around me is afraid to say anything to the contrary). My dreams are SWEET!!! Totally vivid. I actually had a dream about rearranging my utensil drawer and then (you guessed it) woke up and did it.

Can’t wait to see what Day 6 brings!!!

2 more days in this phase then onto Detox where I’m sure the fun will merely just intensify.

Hit me up with comments, questions, or additional ramblings.

Stacey Hanna

Relationships are a big deal.

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Relationships are important. With your kids. Friends. Coworkers. Loved ones. Family. Self. My relationship with others creates a self-perception (work with me on this one). People in my life view me a certain way–some see me as motivational. Some see me as positive. Others see me as random. Their perception of me is widely based on their exposure to me (facebook, real life, work, high school, etc.) and what I choose to allow them to see. So….they have a perception of me. I, in turn, have a perception of how I’m perceived. I try to see me the way you see me.

Left to my own devices, I’m pretty mean to myself. I’m very critical–always have been–and have spent the bulk of my life trying to make sure you like me. It was so important that you approved of me that I would

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Don’t sacrifice what you want most for what you want at the moment

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Getting healthy can be a challenge. I know, it sounds simple enough in concept, right? Eat less–exercise more. But the reasons WHY we eat are so HUGE. We tend to discount and dismiss them and, in my never to be humble opinion, that’s the worst thing we can do. It’s right up there with bringing a knife to a gun fight. A gallon of lighter fluid to a blazing inferno you’re trying to extinguish. A candle to a table at midnight when you’re trying to avoid moths. I think you’re getting my point…….

Getting your mind right will

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Self Sabotage, Self Loathing & Stepping out of my own way

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I’ve just recently learned to like myself. The cool thing is that, yes, you can learn to like yourself and stop hating yourself. Yes, you can push those ugly thoughts aside and find a way to look at yourself and actually smile. The bad news is that it requires a LOT of work. Determination. Perseverance. Oh…and a lot of support. I wouldn’t recommend going down that dark path without backup–some friends or resources that will light your path in front of you, hug you when you need it, and gently encourage you to keep going because you’re worth it.

I’ve spent years in therapy working on me and have invested

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