Control Yourself. People Are Watching.

I love the plank. I like it because it's simple and it's a test of my self-control. Even when I'm about to collapse, I can always push myself a little further.

I remember a school hiking trip once, when we here walking along an icy trail (really only a few feet off the ground at this point). Everyone was scared and moved about an inch a minute, but the instructor said something that will always stick to me. He told us not to be afraid because our bodies are always under our complete control.

I like that. I think of that when I feel a junk food binge coming on, or when the TV threatens to divert me from exercise. My body is under my complete control. I am in control.

That said, I did indulge in some vending machine junk food yesterday--a bag of peanut M&M's and a pack of Ruffles. So much for control. At least I did get up early today to continue the TTBW workout though.

I have to say, I'm really enjoying this so far. Although it's only my second day doing the drill, I can feel my muscles slowly remembering what they're supposed to do. I sneezed this morning after doing the B workout, and I actually felt a twinge in my stomach. My abs might be returning from the dead! I decided to put off the TTBW intervals until tomorrow. I like that everything can be done without a machine because this leaves even less of an excuse not to work out.