Week 1 Buns N Guns Challenge – I’m Showing up

 “You are going to be so thrilled that you started this process now,” I thought to myself as I headed for the treadmill after training legs at the gym.

“September,” I said out loud as I started the treadmill.

What’s happening in September?

I don’t know.

All I know is that I am showing up so that I am ready for September.

I completed the first week of the Nicole Wilkins Buns N Guns challenge. I love these challenges because they give me something to finish and also to help me stay accountable. She has us lifting 5 days per week and 2 days of HIIT cardio, but I’m doing 3 Days of Cardio.  I am stepping it up. I also love challenges because I always end up with a few new recipes and habits that I didn’t have before.

I don’t follow the meal plan to the letter, but I’m improving my nutrition by focusing on Protein and getting back into meal prep. I am showing up for myself, and that doesn’t mean starving myself and exercising myself to death. It means getting 1% better every day by doing small, consistent acts that compound significantly over time.

How I Show Up

I show up when

I get up before 5 AM to get my workout in because I start work earlier

I get to the gym before 6 AM

I make my protein smoothie to start the day off with 30g of protein

I take 30 minutes to prepare my meals for 2-3 days ahead

I say no to chips and all those “healthy” junk food snacks I like from Trader Joes

I choose to do my Yoga and Pilates over scrolling on my phone

I say no to impulse buying to achieve my financial goals

I say no to sharing plans with those not in my trusted sources’ inner circle

I decline invitations that aren’t in alignment with my focus

I go first and reach out to someone I have been thinking about

I ignore stupid comments from miserable people

I limit my exposure to said miserable people and energetically draining environments

I block out an hour or two for writing

This quarter, I am determined to show up

For September.