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Early morning escapades

BAM! Check out those muscles - or guns I should say...
(Ah ha - hopefully you've noticed the reflection)



Today was officially day 2 of the first phase of Slim in 6 for me. Particularly my legs are S-O-R-E.

So far I am loving the video even though I'm only on the "Start It Up!" one. My only issue is the lack of background music. I wish there was SOMETHING playing. At 5am at my house all is quiet except for the sounds of my knee cracking and the heavy breathing that comes along with an elevated heart rate.  






Slim in 6 Infomercial

I have tried multiple exercise videos over the years (most recently I have been doing Zumba occasionally) - the exercise community is so focused on overly intense workouts *coughs* P90X *coughs*. What about those of us that need to gain strength before attempting something so intense? There seems to be an attitude lately that you have to exercise until you throw up for it to be an effective workout. I hope that I will be living proof that you can start with less intensity.  

I found inspiration on the Huffington Post. I read this article about Sarah Brakke:


She lost over 115 pounds and started out her exercise regime with Slim in 6. Pretty amazing and she looks great!

I will enjoy being more fit in all aspects of my life. I have felt a difference even in the past two days - I have more energy and just FEEL happier. Yesterday when my boyfriend told me he was proud of me for getting up early it made me feel so good and encouraged me to get up early again this morning. 

And for the quote of the post - I hope this transformation turns my three pounds into a higher ratio of cheery delight.

”Grown-ups… are a strange breed! Their brains weigh close to three pounds, and that’s not three pounds of cheery delight!” — The Tick



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