UFC Fit - Fat Fighter

5 rounds.  4 moves each.  repeated twice.

This has so far been the most confusing workout for me.  I had the same problem with similar moves in LesMills Combat. Another great workout.  I am not a fighter.  I don't know how to roll and twist and turn out of moves.  I'm sure it will come with practice, but for now, I just can't get the hang of it.  You know do moves long enough to really get the hang of something that confuses you.  All in due time.  I'm sure that if I keep at it I will be able to do it.  If and when I do get the hang of it I will know I have made progress! :) It's the same with dance workouts.  Sometimes the choreography is confusing, but after a few times you get the hang of it.

For some of the moves I had to follow the modifier.  This workout is challenging.  Once I was finished though I was surprised how fast it went by.  During the first two rounds it felt like I had so long to go.  During round three I had a moment of wondering if I would be willing to put in the effort.  Then I remember what my goals are,and kept on.  By the time the last round was over I was like, 'already?!' lol.

This is only day four, and I can already feel my energy levels increasing.  More importantly, my mood is improving, too!  Everybody around me is probably grateful for that lol.  I find myself being more outgoing.

It's a great feeling.  I just have to keep telling myself and reminding myself how great it feels to make healthy choices.

I was reading and Lifestyle and Nutrition Manual and Mike Dolce says that he kept a candy bar by his bed, his biggest vice and everyday would say, "I could eat you right now, but I choose not to.  I might eat you later, but right now, I choose not to."  This is how he developed the skill of delaying gratification, and he never did eat that candy bar.  I have read about this before.  I read a lot about intuitive eating.  There are several books on the subject, and some of them suggest doing this.  This is not something I am comfortable with, yet, but I like the idea.  It probably would help.

I am also reading about eliminated processed sugar from your diet, and it says something similar.  "every day you have to flex your 'I don't need sugar' muscles".  Not a bad idea!  For now I will just practice saying no at the grocery, and try eliminating the problem by not having it.  Difficult to do when you live with others that have junk in the house, but it at least eliminates your biggest weaknesses (unless others in the house keep that particular food around).  I still have to use control when my parents bring home snacks, sugary cereal, and ice cream.  I hope to continue to get better everyday.  Wish me luck!