The Breaking Point is all too familiar to me, when working out at The Dungeon. Thursday really took it to a new level. I entered the gym to see Josh, Jamie's husband, would be my trainer for the evening. He said, "You have one hour, don't stop working." I started off with stairs and burpees. I was set to workout with Heather as my partner for the night. She pushes so hard. I would never have been able to work as hard if I did not have such a great inspiration by my side. She never stops. It was so insane to watch how hard she pushed herself. It showed me that I could do better. After working hard with only a few seconds of breaks in between, I got to the breaking point. I started crying, and couldn't breathe. I have a history of asthma, but usually can control it, as long as my mind doesn't get the best of me. Well, my mind got me in that moment. I had to calm myself down. Luckily, Farrah was there, inhaler and all, and she helped to calm me. The amount of encouragement I received from Farrah, Shirley, and Heather was just amazing. With their support and kind words, I got back at it, and kept pushing.
Josh and Jamie tend to say "Hate me now, love me later." Those words were true on Thursday. I felt mad that I was so weak and needed breaks, but wasn't able to take any. Then I realized another saying, "If it were easy, everyone would do it." I am doing something incredibly difficult. I am changing every part of my body and pushing to become a better, stronger me. There is no way that is going to be an easy thing! Even though I felt angry in that moment, Josh was pushing me because he knew I could do it, and it would benefit me in the long run. In completing the workout, I felt amazing, better than when I started, and I realized I need to push myself this hard in every workout.
Today, I messaged Jamie about my weaknesses and where I feel I am falling short. I felt like I wasn't doing a good job, but she was quick to say how strong I am and how hard she sees me push. She was encouraging, uplifting, and reminded me that she is my friend as well as my trainer, and she is here to support me through this journey. She is such an inspiration in my life, and I am so happy to have entered this place, where my life is completely changing. I feel renewed and am ready to push. I would never be able to do this without all of the love, encouragement, and support I get from my amazing Team Dungeon.
If you are wanting to drastically change your body, please contact Jamie at The Dungeon! You will never regret a decision to be healthy.
On another note:
The show was entertaining, the actors were fabulous, and the food was great! The host was absolutely hilarious and really added to the show. I am definitely happy I added this to my list.
This was a great way to end a long week.
The week has really been tough for me. Between work, school, and the Dungeon, I have had little time for much else. When I do go out, I end up being out too late and being too tired to function. I really felt the stress of it all on Friday, when all I wanted to do was be home. I came home early and basically slept through the rest of the day. I had almost 12 hours of sleep, which was incredibly refreshing and much needed. My headaches went away, and I am coming into this week feeling refreshed.
77 goals complete. Less than one year until this project is done!
-jennilea
