I can not quite express how much I love a jumpsuit.  Even before they made their resurgence in past years I loved them.  I find them to be comfortable, effortless and cool, and you can find an appropriate romper, onesie, or jumpsuit for almost every occasion. This grey chambray onesie was ideal for the mild Spring weather we have been having, and if the opportunity arose to change someone's oil, or a flat, I was already perfectly outfitted!  ;) 

I come from a ballet background, and truth be told it is one of, if not the only exercise I actually enjoy doing. It was something that I started at a really young age like most young girls, but for me it turned into an obsession and career I pursued.  In my late teens and early twenties I danced 8 to 10 hours a day. Unfortunately for me I suffered from a torn ACL, and shattered patella in which I had multiple surgeries, and was never fully able to dance at the caliber I once had.  Since, I have stayed in shape (relatively) taking dance classes, core fusion, barre, yoga, and walking.

In February I was so excited to escape the cold for Florida, what I wasn't excited about was the way I looked in a bathing suit.  While still on vacation after I had put my son to bed I was up watching tv, when an infomercial for T25 came on.  Being a complete sucker for a testimonial with before and after pics, I promptly ordered it.  The following week it arrived and I began this journey.

So my thoughts on T25 are as follows:

- It is easy to follow. Broken into Alpha (recommended for the first five weeks) and Beta (second 5 weeks) workouts with a detailed calendar of which workout you should do every night for the maximum results.

- It is hard!  Thankfully there is a modifier that gives you an option of a modified lower impact exercise.  I used the modifier for almost all sets for the whole first week.  I figure, even if I am modifying, I am still doing more than I was doing last week!  Every week I have modified less and less, and am so pleased with the results in my stamina.      

- It is only 25 Minutes!! Promising the same results in only 25 minutes that other programs guarantee in an hour long workout. Everyone can fit in a 25 minute work out!!  a lot of people opt to get up earlier in the A.M., but I value my sleep too much.  I have found that after dinner, homework, baseball, is the best time for me to fit it in.   

- I have since started eating better.  Not that I was every a huge or unhealthy eater, but I cut out my vice, french fries, and the occasional soda at lunch. I have also tried to cut out sugars, and eat more whole foods.
I am still dancing, and walking, taking other classes while incorporating other core, leg and arm workouts.  T25 has kick started me back into living a healthier lifestyle. 

The week I started, I took my 'before' pics.  So displeased with the way I looked, I vowed to never show them to anyone, let alone post them.  Recently I have noticed a difference in the way my clothes feel, and I decided to take some 'in progress' pictures.  I was pleasantly surprised.

These are my results in week nine.  This is solely Alpha workout.  I wanted to nail all of these workouts without any modifications before I moved on to Beta.  


BEFORE (excuse the angle)

Wow, what a crazy few weeks it has been!!  It seems as though here in the North East the minute the weather gets nice and the days are longer we jam pack our schedules with outside activities and don't return home until the sun is down.  This is my favorite time of year.  The weather has been absolutely perfect and I am just happier.  This weekend I celebrated my sons First Holy Communion.  It was such a wonderful day to spend with family and friends.  We took advantage of every second of this beautiful day!