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I was discussing with my sister the other day how long it takes for exercise to star showing meaningful results. You know the kind that earn the title of \u2018body transformation\u2019? And apparently, you need approximately 20 weeks for that. In other words 5 months\u2026 Let me say that again 5 Months.<\/em><\/p>\n I then realized at that moment that the 7 weeks I\u2019ve been whining about is nowhere near that. I\u2019m not even half way there. I was going to write this joyful article about how I\u2019m now on week seven of my exercise, but now I won\u2019t.<\/p>\n Is there really such a thing as quick transformation in exercise?<\/p>\n (All these posts I see on Instagram and Pinterest about 30 day transformation work outs\u2026.or those 10 week to 10 day programs\u2026 Are they all shams?! <0> _ <0>)<\/p>\n I won\u2019t allow myself to feel frustrated about this though. Because all this has proved to me, is something I suspected was the only truth of the matter all along. And that is patience<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Patience<\/strong> and consistency<\/strong> is what gets you there solidly and with no stress cracks. This culture of instant gratification everyone is all about these days is a lie. Nothing you get for nothing sticks around long enough to do you any good.<\/p>\n Remember that saying, \u2018easy come, easy go\u2019? Yeah.<\/p>\n So rather than mope around about how my routine has not given me a 7 week bikini body worthy of a glossy Instagram post. I\u2019ll just take satisfaction in the fact that this past Sunday, big brother (the philosophy one) came home and was literally wowed by how much progress I\u2019m making. I mean, even if I\u2019m not there yet, I\u2019m hella glad people can see far I\u2019ve come and how fast even if I can\u2019t see it myself.<\/p>\n (I always say these sorts of affirmations sound best from another\u2019s mouth. It\u2019s always more gratifying this way)<\/p>\n It gives me the motivation to keep going. So now, my goal is no longer 7 weeks (which ends this week) but rather 10 weeks, for now. And after that, depending on whether and how I adjust my routine, I\u2019ll begin my next 10 week challenge.<\/p>\n I think this works really nicely into my plan to use a series of self-imposed deadlines to get to my goal. I think I already know what else I\u2019ll try to accomplish in that time frame. I think I\u2019ll start saving for my business with that one. I\u2019ll be taking these 3 extra weeks I\u2019ve added to my routine, as a breather and to replenish my stocks. ( I need to do some of personal shopping\u2026 soon!) before I dive back into saving mode.<\/p>\n So wish me luck fellow growers and see you next post!!! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I was discussing with my sister the other day how long it takes for exercise to star showing meaningful results. You know the kind that earn the title of \u2018body transformation\u2019? 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