Day 19-21 - Finding out why you don't slack off on your workout.

On Thursday, M and I got back to our routine, kicking things off with our own boot camp regime. While some of it was easier, we were both left out of breath, and we agreed just 1 round would be enough. After all, it was already 1030, and felt swelteringly humid outside. We finished up with a brisk mile walk, and called it a day. The next day we would do Zumba, and that would be a nice addition to the calories burned that day. Yesterday morning, I woke up ready to dance some pounds away. But my legs felt otherwise. I felt like an old lady trying to sit down in the restroom. My legs and abs ached like I had never worked out, then enlisted in basic training the next day. All day I was in pain. And Today was no different. I have limped through my day feeling like someone took a bat to my legs. To make matters worse, it's "that time", so my back is cramping too. I'm a huge ball of pain right now. And craving carbs like no ones business. 

I've been reading some "success" posts about the 24 day challenge, and reading how people finished with only a "couple cheats." And the fat girl in me thinks, "see, it's normal to give into those cravings. Just pull into that Taco Bell." But, I refuse to join the masses. My 24th day is fast approaching, I'm so close to finishing I can taste it. I want to finish it and be able to say that I did it without fail. 

Ok, I'm hurting pretty badly right now, so I'm going to wrap this up so I can get some rest. I'm gaining weight again. I'm not freaking out only because I know it has to do with my cycle. So I just want everyone doing the challenge to know that weight fluctuation is going to happen. Especially for women, especially around this time. I know most of you know that, and I have all along as well, but I know how much better I feel knowing someone else is going/has gone through the same trials. It's not all roses, but we can get through it. Just stick with the meal planning and water water water! 

Day 22, I'm on my way. Please be kinder than today has been...