Today starts the #28dayjumpstart challenge as I mentioned in my last post. I joined the @fitgirlsguide on Instagram and purchased the reading material on www.fitgirls.com a few weeks ago. They were in the middle of a challenge and I was in the middle of a show. A completely time consuming and energy consuming show at that. So it was perfect timing when I saw the new challenge set up for right after Thanksgiving!
Aside from working to get back to a healthier lifestyle after far too long of watching my weight go up and my pants get tighter, the timing works because it's before the typical January health kick that most people start. This doesn't mean it's going to be any easier. If anything, all the holiday festivities in the next month will make it more difficult to stay on track. But at the end of the 28 days (which will come out to December 27th), I will be able to say, if I can do it now, I can do it anytime! And as the calendar rolls into 2016, I won't be lamenting another year passing with no progress.
This challenge is also supported by a dedicated community of fit girls all going through the same process - 28 days at a time. Which in reality is a manageable time goal. 28 days ago I was completely stressed out from trying to finish everything in time for the opening of one of the toughest shows I've ever stage managed. And I did it. And the time passed like nothing. Four weeks. That's all I need to focus on.
The fit girl guide is tailored for our contemporary female sensibilities and schedule. They break it down week by week, meal by meal. They give short, specific, daily exercises. They give alternatives based on food preferences. They give suggestions for the lazy or the busy (me...both). Plus, they encourage sharing on social media for accountability and support from the fitgirl community. So far I'm really digging the entire process filled with positivity and encouragement.
So-here's to the next 28 days of progress! I'll post some starting pics and stats soon.
-GeminiJulia
