Holy Soreness!

I have been trying to workout consistently and I am starting to enjoy the way I feel.  But with this new exercise regimen comes the aches and pains of muscles being "AWAKENED". o_O Although I am sore most days, I know I am slowly making my way towards my goals!

That doesn't mean that I don't get a little nervous before going to my next yoga class or lifting session.  Lately, soreness is as commonplace as breathing. It took every ounce of strength in me today to get up and go to my hot vinyasa class (at OnyxMind&Body) since I have been so achy! But, I am enjoying the definition I am already seeing from the few weeks I have been at it.  One of these days I will have the courage to post a picture of my body.

Startups like these are typically followed by a period of body adjustment. But this is a good thing! Listen to your body!!!  If the pain is too much, do something a little easier but KEEP MOVING (as long as you are not injured!).  On the Thedailyhiit website they have what they call "HIIT LITE" for workouts that are not as intense, but still keep you active.

One thing that I have noticed is that when I do stop it is SO much harder for me to startup again. I recently had a 3 day hiatus and it was pretty hard to get back into the swing of things. I know there are some people who say you should work out only 3-5 days a week, but it is best for me to do something everyday. Once again, listen to your own body and DO NOT GIVE UP!

While I find it a little intimidating witnessing the AMAZING women in my yoga class perform poses like this.....

.....while I am finding this move difficult....

I know the aches and pains are my body's way of saying "you are changing; keep it up and one day you will get there!" :)