DAY 40 IS HERE!!! We’re halfway through our workouts y'all! Well done, but no celebrating yet! I recently learned that most people hit a huge milestone and quit??? They don't intend to, but as soon as they show results, etc to a friend and here "wow" "way to go" etc it tells their brain they are fished and should celebrate. True story. So, realize how far you have come and know you're going to duplicate that success again and then, WE WILL CELEBRATE!

What I loved about today’s Cardio Core workout is that it’s only 40 minutes. Anyone else love the shorter days, or is it just me? You only need your Beachbody Resistance Loops and Strength Slides today unless it's starting to feel easy. If that's the case and you're getting less sweaty, feel free to add VERY LIGHT WEIGHTS. I mean 3-5 TOPS. You are doing HIIT moves and can injure yourself with more. I started with 3 lb weights in Phase II and didn't move up to 5 lb till the last 2 weeks of Phase III.

CHECK-IN: ARE YOUR EXPECTATIONS REALISTIC? We’ve been through a lot together in these 40 days and I’m so proud of what everyone has accomplished so far. However, often in my groups I see people comparing their progress to someone else’s and feeling bad about themselves if they don’t think they match up, EVEN THOUGH THEY JUST ROCKED THE HELL OUT OF 40 DAYS WORKING OUT. Please don’t do that! Understand that changes are happening even if you don’t see them yet and each person's body will respond differently and take different amounts of time to show. When you’re building muscle, you may not see a huge drop on the scale, or any drop at all. That is not the full story of what's happening so make sure to take photos and measurements so you can see the fruits of your labor.

Autumn talks about how this journey is about so much more than looking a certain way. It’s about feeling stronger, having more self-confidence, and believing in yourself. So make sure your expectations are realistic; results will come with effort, patience, and consistency. Ok, time to press play!!