Week 7: Insanity Max 30 Progress

Holy Crap, it just got real that I just finished week 7 of Insanity Max 30...that means I have one more week left till I am officially an Insanity Max 30 Grad. just the sound of that makes me jump for joy inside! For those of you who do not know, I actually never finished insanity. I got to month 2 and had to stop because I hurt my ankle really bad! growing up, when I was younger, I had rolled my ankle everyday for almost 4 years playing basketball, my ankles were just not good. Since doing PIYO two times, the strength in my ankles and flexibility really helped with injury prevention. So going into Max 30 I was a little hesitant that I was going to hurt my ankle but I have to say...knock on wood...that I haven't had any problems with my ankle! THANK GOD!

After last weeks disaster week, I was hesitant as to how this week was going to be. I put my head down and just kinda let the tide roll. Monday mornings "workout" didn't go as planned. I decided to sleep through my workout and just workout after work. I hate working out in the afternoon or night. I find that working out in the morning before the craziness of the day sets in really sets me up for success. I start my day with my adrenaline running high and I am so clear headed that I feel like I can take on anything! Well I didn't workout until 7pm and I have to say that it was probably the best decision that I made. I had this amazing workout and then a moment of clarity that was all about never giving up! No matter if you have one bad workout or one bad week, you can always come back stronger and better than ever!















That amazing Monday workout seriously set me up for success this week. I had some of my best workouts and it wasn't about the max out time because yes, I did max out better, it was more than just a workout, it was more about realized that I will NEVER GIVE UP! This week as I realized that I was going to be done in less than 2 weeks with the hardest workout program I have ever done and I saw the light at the end of the tunnel. I realized that if I could make it another week, just one more workout, just one more minute, then I could achieve anything!

I learned that no matter what, even when I wanted to give up and give in, that I need to just dig a little deeper and push myself a little bit more because when I do that, amazing things happen. You may have one bad workout but that doesn't define who you are and the potential you have succeed when you fail forward and fail often is one that can make you an even better person!

















So as I am preparing for week 8 of insanity max 30, I am mentally preparing to be better than I was this week. I already have my meal plan made. I meal prepped this morning everything but my dinners but I usually cook on the day for dinners unless I cook something big on sunday. but since it is superbowl sunday and I am heading to a little party, I plan on enjoying myself and really everything in moderation. I already made the veggies and dip and I am making some french bread pizza. I had shakeology for lunch but I am also planning on having shakeology on my way over to my friends house before the party. Set yourself up for success because you are the only who who truly has control to be successful.

Remember to fail forward. So many people are afraid to fail but I am ready to fail everyday and I take failure head on. I might not be where I want to be but I fail forward and fail often and success is right around the corner. 

Things to focus on this week.
1. Really following my meal plan
2. No cheating...well maybe one cheat.
3. drink 150oz water a day
4. do the best I can with my max out workouts!
5. don't worry about the scale next Sunday when I check in for my final progress pics and measurements!
6. BE AWESOME!

Happy Sunday Everyone. Have a Happy and Healthy Day

<3 Nicole