{"id":629,"date":"2018-06-24T20:16:25","date_gmt":"2018-06-25T00:16:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/atashajordan.com\/?p=629"},"modified":"2020-02-01T19:15:45","modified_gmt":"2020-02-02T00:15:45","slug":"no-excuses-50-day-fitness-journey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atashajordan.com\/blog\/no-excuses-50-day-fitness-journey\/","title":{"rendered":"No Excuses: My 50 Day Fitness Journey"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The last time I worked out on a regular basis was probably in high school. I played volleyball and ran track pretty competitively. As a result, I was basically forced to do pretty hardcore workouts almost year-round for four years. To be honest though, I rarely ever did anything over the summer \ud83d\ude0a (Sorry Kinsey and Coach Mo if you\u2019re reading this!)<\/p>\n

\"Atasha

Throwback to senior year of high school<\/p><\/div>\n

In college, medical school, and business school, I had random spurts of working out. My IG stories (or SnapChat back when I actually used it) featured my once-a-quarter gym sessions. Last summer is probably the first time in my adult life that I worked out on a somewhat regular basis. I\u2019d go on runs maybe 3-4 times a week. But even then, I\u2019d often make excuses such as \u201cI\u2019m too tired\u201d or \u201cIt\u2019s too hot\u201d or \u201cI don\u2019t have enough time.\u201d So, despite my God-given athleticism, I truly haven\u2019t been fit for quite some time.<\/p>\n

Recently, a business school classmate chronicled his 50-day fitness journey. He emphasized the importance of not allowing excuses to get in the way of goals. I was really inspired by his dedication to work out for 50 days straight\u2026NO EXCUSES. Now, here I am, on day 7 of my own 50 days, NO EXCUSES fitness journey! I started this journey hoping that I would ignite a new habit within myself. I dream of being someone who works out 5-6 days a week, EVERY week. Seven days into this journey, I\u2019m realizing that good habits truly are formed by repeatedly engaging in the activity.<\/p>\n

\"Atasha

I could do core workouts all day. I'm trying to get Teyana Taylor level abs by my birthday \ud83d\ude42<\/p><\/div>\n

Don\u2019t get me wrong, this week has not been easy. Because of my internship, writing blog posts, and hanging out with friends, most of my workouts took place between 11pm and midnight. I was EXHAUSTED. But the beauty in it all was I overcame the\u00a0fatigue and worked out anyway! I\u2019m looking forward to seeing how this NO EXCUSES mindset translates to other parts of my life!<\/p>\n

\"Atasha

Slowly but surely, I'm remembering to stretch after my workouts.<\/p><\/div>\n

One more thing: a pleasant surprise from my fitness journey so far has been the support from my friends. I\u2019ve even been able to encourage some friends to start their own 50 days, no excuses fitness journey. Like anything else in life, it\u2019s a lot easier to stay motivated when you have a crew of friends or family supporting you and holding you accountable! If you\u2019d like to join in on the journey, leave a message below or @ me on IG in your workout posts! (@atashajordan) Just like everyday life, we\u2019re all on a journey at our own pace and starting from different points. Just because I\u2019m one week in, doesn\u2019t mean that I (and the rest of the #50DaysNoExcuses crew) can\u2019t support you whenever you get started \ud83d\ude0a<\/p>\n

Peace and blessings,
\n-Atasha Jordan, MD (to be)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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