What a Difference 10 Days Makes...

. . . As of yesterday morning, Day 10, Class 10 of my 30 Day Bikram Yoga Challenge is complete!

Although it has only been 10 days, it has been quite a journey so far.
I am happy to say that I am well on track to achieving my 4 Goals...

1. Routine:


My insomniac tendencies have been kept at bay.  Waking up at 4:20am every morning has quickly made an impact on that.  Unfortunately, my narcoleptic tendencies are still at large (Those naps are so damn tempting!!).


2. Flexibilty:


I have my good days, and I have my bad days.  I am learning that your body is different every day.  Sometimes I am able to put my forehead to my knee, and other days I'm struggling to grab my foot!  Either way, gaining flexibility is something that takes time.  I'm working on it...


3. Weight Maintenance:


It's kinda hard to tell if I'm losing weight, but I do know that I don't feel like I am gaining weight?  :)  I also feel less bloated, stronger, and I am starting to love the feeling of tight muscles.



4. Personal Sense of Achievement:


Come on, now... Waking up at 4-something in the morning, EVERY DAY for 10 DAYS in a row??  For me, that's a pretty fricken' amazing achievement in itself!


There are a few other unexpected's happening...

+My cravings are being curbed.
I normally enjoy french fries on a daily basis.. almost daily.  (Gross, right??)  Ever since I began this challenge, I've eaten fries probably twice-- Without even trying!!  That's odd for me.  *sigh*  I kinda miss my french fries...

+Caffeine intake has gone down.
That's a good thing.  Both for my body and my wallet :)  I haven't been taking advantage of my "treat receipt" at Starbucks by going back for a second trip after 2PM, and my headaches are less severe.

+More energy.
I definitely feel less sluggish.  That fact that my body is getting used to a schedule is probably a contributing factor :)

+My appetite has gone HAYWIRE!
This could be a combination of my increased activity, combined with my monthly-female-you-know-what paying me a visit soon.  But I am constantly hungry and constantly thinking about what I want to eat next!  Oooh... Cinnabon sounds SOOO good right now!  I wonder if I have time to pick one up before work... ??


So there you have it.  I am 1/3 of the way there, and already starting to experience some changes in my body.  Definitely looking forward to seeing the progress at the 2/3 point.

As a 1/3 of the way reward / motivation to make it all the way to the end, I bought myself a new mat:  Breathe  I LOVE IT :)

... and next time I'll tell you about some "characters" at my 5:30am class.  It's interesting...