Cat’s journey: Half way there
So Day 14, the half way point happened to fall on Valentines Day. I remember how I felt on that day because I’d started to gain a sense that my libido was returning! Without going into too much detail this was a big deal for me, my sex life had been a bit hit and miss for well over 18 months due to weight gain but I was sensing that things were improving and on such a significant day in a couples relationship I was really looking forward to my evening once the kids were tucked up in bed…
It was the first time from starting that I’d aloud myself to drink alcohol and I bought a desert, chocolate cheesecake, but instead of a whole pie I bought two individual pots. I really enjoyed the bottle of champagne and do you know what, I didn’t even want to eat the desert after our main meal, we had pork tenderloin and veg, it was delicious.
So sex drive was improving, but what else had improved at this point – EVERYTHING!! Sleep, skin, memory, motivation, outlook, diet and possibly the most important to me, my digestion. I’d started to suffer digestive discomfort before joining and it had got to a point where I had some tests done and the Doctor put it down to IBS. I hadn’t even had time to get my head round this possibility when I started on the 28 Day BT and saw a difference almost immediately. I knew my discomfort triggers were all or one of the following as I’d cut them out completely, milk, potato, bread, pastry, all processed foods. Not being bloated anymore was a dream come true and I couldn’t believe that only 2 weeks in I’d seen all these improvements.
At this point I remember getting on the scales and thinking, I’d only lost a couple of pounds. So although I felt different I couldn’t see that translated into weight loss. This disheartened me a little and I spoke to Ben on my next session and he put my mind at rest that I’d probably gained some muscle mass and to not worry, if I was following the formula then your body will be changing. It was then I decide I was going to put the scales away and focus on getting through the next 2 weeks.
Having managed to put that to the back of mind, I started to focus on how positive I was feeling about all other aspects. I was enjoying the sessions, and really looked forward to going. I felt like was becoming a better person to be around, I was really motivated both at home and at work. I was happier….a lot happier, and this was benefiting everyone around me, not just me. I was starting to see things clearly for the first time in ages, I felt cleansed in a way. I wanted to step up the sessions so at this point made a decision to train everyday, up until this point my muscles were aching so much the next day I couldn’t handle the thought of going training again, but I could tell my recovery times were improving and was ready to go for it in the second half, I’d got into a great routine and I wasn’t going to spoil it now!
