I know a hell of a lot about the digestive system and healing it.
I also know enough about fitness to know that going at it alone will not keep me in progress mode. When my friend Marci told me to check out Nia Shanks 15 Week Muscle Sculpting Program, I was all over it. Why? Because Nia (and Marci, too) are the experts in fitness and workout programs for what I’m trying to do.
That’s the funny thing about progression. We only make progress when we enlist the help and expertise of the people who have walked the walk vs. merely talking the talk.
(Oh I could go on such a rant right now, but I’m sticking to the topic at hand.)
I decided to dive head first into Nia’s program because of the results I earned from last May through December when my workouts completely changed.
I detoxed my way out of a huge gut mess. I made big changes to my workout style – i.e. I picked up the weights, much heavier ones than ever before.
At the end of April, 2012 (which was the beginning of my new journey):
Just a few short months later (in August, 2012):
I was somewhat injured then, so I had to lay off a little to round out the year. And still, nonetheless, progress in December, 2012:
I want to be stronger and better in 2013.
I built my base by eating real food, babying my gut and lifting heavy in the gym.
I began Nia’s program yesterday. Day one was great. I worked out hard and still was in and out of the gym in one hour.
Nia’s program is built upon three phases: phase one has four workouts each week.
This works perfectly for me, since I’ll be doing more of my zen, yoga and meditation things with my 21-Day New Year-New You group on GaiamTV beginning this Monday.
We don’t fall upon the things we truly want in life.
No, they take discipline and hard work – very hard work. But for anything that’s worth it to you, you will stop making the excuses and start taking the necessary actions.
Question: Do you follow Nia? Love her?! How about her programs….have you ever done one?
Love your guts,
SKH
Looks like you are making progress! No, I have never heard of Nia nor tried her programs. Perhaps I should look her up.
She is amazing – and you should totally look her up! I can’t wait to see what happens to me after these 15 weeks!
Do work, lady! I look forward to hearing about your continued success!
Thanks, Nia!
I just bought this program thanks to this post! I’m starting it on Monday, am excited and a bit nervous….
You did, too, Shelley?! Are you documenting your progress anywhere??
Just on my iPad and such (no blog). Lets compare notes at the end of phase one.
Awesome! Would love to!
Nice work, girl! I SO need to start lifting again… hoping to train with Jen once her program is up and running
Yeah, I would love to workout with Jen! If I move back to MN, it’s so on!