Sarah bought me this asparagus fern 30 days ago to signify my journey through this challenge. It's interesting because during the first week or two, some of the needles started turning brown and falling off. Sarah was nervous that it would not end up being a good symbol of my journey, but we moved it and now it is flourishing! The really long branch was not there before we bought it. I like to think that the needles "falling off" signified my left calf injury, but then the long branch growing so rapidly is all of the amazing change I have noticed! We did measurements yesterday and I am still noticing those inches decrease! Overall, I have lost about 2 1/2 inches in almost every area! Woo hoo :-) It sure does feel good to have to tighten that belt just one more notch! I am sleeping a lot better and I even noticed that the bags under my eyes have almost disappeared! Lastly, my allergies *fingers crossed* have not been intense they typically are!
I saw today as completing a half marathon for someone who is training for a full marathon. Completing 30 classes out of 60 is a pretty big deal, at least for me! So often, Bikram studios do 30 day challenges and if I was at a different studio, I would be done by now! But alas, I am halfway done! Today was filled with so many great people and supporters in that hot room! I put my mat right next to the podium so I could enjoy Lisa's great energy!
She led us through a fantastic class and made me smile numerous times even when I was dripping in sweating and trying to slow that breath down! Radio was literally two inches from me and it was great to cheers her during our "official" water party time and between the standing and floor series! I am glad that I have these people to grow and learn with! It makes walking into that studio day in and day out enjoyable! Amanda, one of the ladies that helps Pure run smoothly, shared some of her plantain chips after yoga---she must have read my blog because she mentioned that they were gluten free! Made me smile to know that she knew that about me when we just smile in passing almost every day! Only negative thing about my practice today was a tightness I felt in my left calf when I attempted to push myself in standing bow :-/ I just want that leg to get better! Today's triangle was probably my best so far, and I did not have that "run the eff out the door NOW!" feeling! It's amazing that when you really understand a posture and all of the minute details (which are really IMPORTANT factors), it's so much easier to do the pose!
Sarah made a tasty and healthy dinner for us tonight! There is something about knowing how healthy and fresh your food is that it gives you even more pleasure! I could also eat an entire bunch of broccoli when it's steamed with lemon pepper seasoning! I treated myself to a gin-less G&T and it was so refreshing!
I am excited about completing these next 30 classes with a smily happy and sweaty face! See you at the finish line :-) I will be accepting strong adult beverages sans gluten!
Congratulations on your 30 days!
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