Any "Stepping out of y/our comfort zone" Success Stories?

NewLIFEstyle4ME

I'll start...I'm not so much of an super early riser, never have been. This morning, I awoke SUPER early and ya know what? Unlike what/how I've ALWAYS dreaded getting up early ON PURPOSE, being up before the sun, it was totally fabulous. I got a LOT of positive and healthy stuff done by waking up early, dare I say....I LOVED IT?!?!

Also, another way I'm stepping outta my blasted comfort zone by no longer saying (outloud and to myself) I don't want to do (fill in the blank--for me it's exercising among other things). I caught myself starting to say that today and specifically change it, changed my mind and my words and comfort zone and said I WANT TO GO WALKING (even though my flesh really didn't want to)

Like many (if not most) fears (especially the blasted fear of doing something positive and good for me) stepping out of my comfort zone today was no where NEAR the UGH I dreaded it to be!

How's bout you? How are you stepping out of your comfort zone and what are the successful results you're reaping/seeing????

Jennymcwb

Zumba class this past week. I lack rhythm, but made it through 2 classes this week and am looking forward to classes this week .

NewLIFEstyle4ME

Zumba class this past week. I lack rhythm, but made it through 2 classes this week and am looking forward to classes this week .

Yes...Go girl, I know you can and WILL do it--practice makes "better" as my children say :drinker:

ChrissyMaez

Today was my first day working out early in the morning on a workday (I'd always dreaded it but wanted to do it)!! Felt great!!

kanncm

Way to go! I have started exercise programs before but always let myself get distracted and quit before the end. I am stepping it up and sticking with it this time! I just completed day 21 of 30 Day Shred, that is 21 days straight, no rest days for this girl. I have lost 4 pounds and 5&3/4 inches so far. I also took a class last week called Spartan Warrior Bootcamp and can not wait to go back tonight!!

KirstenTheFamilyCoach

For me it was going downstairs in my gym and lifting. I usually stay upstairs in the cardio room, or taking classes. Then I wandered to the circut room. Recently I got a staff member at my gym to show me the weight lifting equipment. I feel a lot like the girl version of this:



but I'm down stairs now, out of my comfort zone, and I'm lifting weights.

CanadaKarin

I LOVE THat you had such a wonderful day so far and are learning to be more positive. I have heard and experienced that "the more you do the more you want to do" like the more active you are propels you do be even more active. I totally find that to be true. I saw a recent MFP post that said they did their Gillian Michaels 30 day shred workout in the mornign to get it overwith and not to have to fight inside their head all day to argue back and forth about doing it or not and when or when not to. I find that very true. So today I have just completed my workout and feel awesome and it is only 9am:) Way to go everyone!

cubbies77

I used to be scared of ellipticals because I wasn't sure if I could get a hang of the arm and leg motion. I didn't want to look like an idiot and/or fall off.

Once I finally tried one, I realized it's really, really easy and a toddler could operate it. I felt so silly! I'm glad I finally got the courage to try it because my heart rate goes up really high, almost TOO high, and I burn a ton of calories compared to the treadmill and bike. It's also a lot better for my feet and knees, which usually hurt after doing two miles on the treadmill. So it's a win-win all the way around.

I started out able to do only four minutes, and now I can do ten. I hope to get up to 30-45 minutes someday.

jonesin_am

I do my best to go out of my comfort zone on a regular basis. I have found that beyond the comfort zone is wear the magic happens. I can relate to your early morning ugh. When I first started my journey I began bootcamp three days a week...but in order to do so I had to be up and at the gym by 4:50am. I used to have trouble getting up by 7am...so this took a little getting used to.

More recently I have committed to trying a cardio kickboxing class nearby. I have a hard time with classes, especially when I don't know anybody. But have decided it's time to try something new. And I am sure I will love it once I get over the anxiety of it all!

christina0089

Today I made my weight loss efforts and goals known.. public even, as I posted it on my facebook wall that I am trying to lose weight and I am taking zumba classes even posted that I weighed in this am and had a 6 pound loss! For me this is stepping out of my comfort zone.. Sharing here on this site is one thing because I know that there are alot of people who are going through the same things I am and that they can in a way relate. But to put myself out there to people who know me those who see me face to face regularly and will therefore know if I fail is a big step for me! I was always so scared to tell anyone like what if they know and I fail.. then I am a failure in their eyes as well as my own.. That and I think how will they take me seriously if I can even lose weight without giving up?? Hopefully it will be a motivator for me AND show me that I don't need to worry about anyones opinion of me but my own!!

scjl132

I am so glad to hear there is someone else in the world besides me, who even though there is a definate lack of rhythm, is at Zumba! 3rd class last night and it is getting to be more and more fun.

NewLIFEstyle4ME

I do my best to go out of my comfort zone on a regular basis. I have found that beyond the comfort zone is wear the magic happens. I can relate to your early morning ugh. When I first started my journey I began bootcamp three days a week...but in order to do so I had to be up and at the gym by 4:50am. I used to have trouble getting up by 7am...so this took a little getting used to.

More recently I have committed to trying a cardio kickboxing class nearby. I have a hard time with classes, especially when I don't know anybody. But have decided it's time to try something new. And I am sure I will love it once I get over the anxiety of it all!

" I have found that beyond the comfort zone is wear the magic happens."

WOW...just WOW This is going to be one of my most favorite things to meditate upon and remember...I love famous quotes and this is one for the books!!!! Thank you so much for posting...you ROCK!

sarahrbraun

I'll start...I'm not so much of an super early riser, never have been. This morning, I awoke SUPER early and ya know what? Unlike what/how I've ALWAYS dreaded getting up early ON PURPOSE, being up before the sun, it was totally fabulous. I got a LOT of positive and healthy stuff done by waking up early, dare I say....I LOVED IT?!?!

Also, another way I'm stepping outta my blasted comfort zone by no longer saying (outloud and to myself) I don't want to do (fill in the blank--for me it's exercising among other things). I caught myself starting to say that today and specifically change it, changed my mind and my words and comfort zone and said I WANT TO GO WALKING (even though my flesh really didn't want to)

Like many (if not most) fears (especially the blasted fear of doing something positive and good for me) stepping out of my comfort zone today was no where NEAR the UGH I dreaded it to be!

How's bout you? How are you stepping out of your comfort zone and what are the successful results you're reaping/seeing????

I wanted to DIE 11 months ago just doing 30 minutes on the treadmill, now I *could* go longer if I wanted to. When I had to stay off the treadmill for a week, I was grumpy!

my chiropractor suggested I do weighted squats...which require me to go in the free weight area in the gym. I started going in there about 4 months ago, and I really like it! And I have a booty now instead of a pancake butt

as a result of doing the strength training, my thighs are firm, I have back and shoulder muscles ( no 'back boobs')...and normal stuff around the house ( lifting bags of chicken feed, moving bales of straw, etc) are much easier!

Jennymcwb

I am so glad to hear there is someone else in the world besides me, who even though there is a definate lack of rhythm, is at Zumba! 3rd class last night and it is getting to be more and more fun.

Yep, getting easier. I finally figured out the beat.

ashleyShades

Today was my first day working out early in the morning on a workday (I'd always dreaded it but wanted to do it)!! Felt great!!

I have been trying to go in the morning on days I go in a little later but I make excuses (today it was because it was snowing outside and I was cold) I'm working on it =D

sevencallmemom

I was always too embarrassed to workout in front of anyone, and as a mom with a whole lotta kids (LOL) I could either got over it or just not workout at all. Eventually I chose to get over it. That was 23 months ago and it was all I could manage to do 10 minutes on the wii fit. I kept at it till I could do bigger and better things and 3 weeks ago I was offered a job (they approached me, I'd have NEVER asked for it!) instructing a low impact cardio class. I also instruct a bootcamp style class, which is what I *really* love to do, but I don't get paid for that one.

It's no longer an issue for me to workout in front of people, but it sure has been a stretch to be the one leading it. With all the rewards I've reaped by working out (losing the weight, feeling good about myself for the first time ever, gaining confidence I never thought possible), I can't wait to see what will come of this new step out of my comfort zone.

Gina2411

I am a majorly fussy eater. Never used to be.. my parents would always make me eat a healthy cooked meal.

I then developed taste buds and refused point blank to eat different foods.

As the years have passed I think its got my of a physcological thing rather than the fact that i dont like it, as i cant even bring myself to try food. If it looks funny, smells weird... not a chance in hell. I tend to over think things, and worry about what will happen if i dont like it.. will i be sick? will it make me ill and the mind does overtime.

As you can probably guess... dieting is not easy with being so fussy.

So... In a bid to change for good.... Stepping out of my comfort zone for me has been trying new foods.

Its not been easy, and if someone tried to force me to try stuff, i will just clam up.

So far, i have tried soup and like it.

also tried some dried fruit, although the mango was a bit nasty.

Taking it with baby steps at the moment, hopefully, ill be eating a plate full of veg soon!

AngelaKelly02

I went to a boxing class last Friday, it was awesome and for some reason something I absolutely feared. Not now thought

NewLIFEstyle4ME

For me it was going downstairs in my gym and lifting. I usually stay upstairs in the cardio room, or taking classes. Then I wandered to the circut room. Recently I got a staff member at my gym to show me the weight lifting equipment. I feel a lot like the girl version of this:



but I'm down stairs now, out of my comfort zone, and I'm lifting weights.

Such an inspiration post...you rock sir.

sarahlm20

I joined the gym at the start of the month. I was terrified.

I hated sport and exercise. The machinery freaked me out. I was scared I wouldn't understand how to use it. I was scared no-one would help. I was scared to be the fat girl surrounded by skinny minnies. I was scared to exercise in front of men.

When i got into the gym I couldn't find any staff. I had booked for an induction but my bus was late! Being this is my first time stepping foot in the gym I was terrified, it was unknown territory I was walking. I panicked and couldn't breath, close to tears!. People looked over at me curiously but no-one helped. I wanted my Kalm tablets but I forgot them.

Something clicked in my head.... I AM NOT TURNING BACK! I was in the building, do it now.

Finally I found staff and one of the staff who was about to leave to go home kindly showed me around and taught me the machines. It wasn't as scary as I thought.

In fact I loved it and when I got home I wanted to go back!

Unfortunately due to money problems and moving house iv been unable to get to the gym for 2 weeks but once I get paid.... You will know where I will be

NewLIFEstyle4ME

I joined the gym at the start of the month. I was terrified.

I hated sport and exercise. The machinery freaked me out. I was scared I wouldn't understand how to use it. I was scared no-one would help. I was scared to be the fat girl surrounded by skinny minnies. I was scared to exercise in front of men.

When i got into the gym I couldn't find any staff. I had booked for an induction but my bus was late! Being this is my first time stepping foot in the gym I was terrified, it was unknown territory I was walking. I panicked and couldn't breath, close to tears!. People looked over at me curiously but no-one helped. I wanted my Kalm tablets but I forgot them.

Something clicked in my head.... I AM NOT TURNING BACK! I was in the building, do it now.

Finally I found staff and one of the staff who was about to leave to go home kindly showed me around and taught me the machines. It wasn't as scary as I thought.

In fact I loved it and when I got home I wanted to go back!

Unfortunately due to money problems and moving house iv been unable to get to the gym for 2 weeks but once I get paid.... You will know where I will be

Reading this your reply brings joy to my heart and is inspirational/encouraging as all get out...you so ROCK, I'm proud of you!:drinker:

conidiring

I was not a runner, never ran, never wanted to run. Last February I decided that I'd think outside the box and train myself to run a 5K. I did the C25K program and at the end of May I ran my first 5K. I did 4 others last summer. Still not much of a runner (14 min/mi) but I did something that I thought I'd never ever do!

NewLIFEstyle4ME

I was always too embarrassed to workout in front of anyone, and as a mom with a whole lotta kids (LOL) I could either got over it or just not workout at all. Eventually I chose to get over it. That was 23 months ago and it was all I could manage to do 10 minutes on the wii fit. I kept at it till I could do bigger and better things and 3 weeks ago I was offered a job (they approached me, I'd have NEVER asked for it!) instructing a low impact cardio class. I also instruct a bootcamp style class, which is what I *really* love to do, but I don't get paid for that one.

It's no longer an issue for me to workout in front of people, but it sure has been a stretch to be the one leading it. With all the rewards I've reaped by working out (losing the weight, feeling good about myself for the first time ever, gaining confidence I never thought possible), I can't wait to see what will come of this new step out of my comfort zone.

I'm so very proud of you....you rock!

denisek80

I live in France but don't speak the language very well, but in spite of that I have joined a Zumba class, which is full of skinny french women, but I have been able to keep up with the class and I absolutely loved it and am going back tonight!

bookworm_847

When I started this, I had to make myself get up and exercise. Then, I was supposed to have a rest day a couple of Sundays ago. I sat on the couch to watch a movie, and about halfway through, I started wondering how long was left because I was itching to get up and exercise a little! I was thinking, "WTH? When did this happen?" lol.

And that's great about your Zumba workouts. I have it for the Wii, but was intimidated the first time I did it because I'm not what you would call coordinated. But maybe, thanks to your post, I'll give it another shot!

These posts are all great... congrats to everyone!

NewLIFEstyle4ME

Going for a walk...in less than perfect weather!

Yep! Well, today I wanted to go for a walk and the weather isn't all that terrific (perfectly warm and sunny it AINT), heard that naysaying voice in my head--put on some appropriate clothing and took my tail outside and it was wonderful. Talk about stepping out of my comfort zone--literally! I only went for a short walk--but it was much faster than usual--because of the weather, AND I've decided I'm not going to let the (FEAR) of the less than perfect weather keep me indoors all the time anymore.
:drinker: :glasses: :drinker:

clarkeje1

Zumba class this past week. I lack rhythm, but made it through 2 classes this week and am looking forward to classes this week .

This! I wasn't the best dancer but I did 2 classes and can't wait to go back!!! So much fun. Also waking up early too

Stella_Leigh

Well, the two big "out of my comfort zone" things that I've done recently have been joining the local Y and taking up swing dancing. The Y was an issue for me because I always felt way too self consious to work out in front of others, especially people who are already in fabulous shape.

As for swing dancing, it was something I always wanted to do but was always way too afraid of being that fat chick that nobody wants to dance with. I started attending lessons and social dances regularly a few months ago and last week, lo and behold, a friend and dance partner dipped me AND picked me up! After that, I didn't feel quite so much like the awkward and overweight geek in a room full of svelte and athletic college girls :bigsmile:

NewLIFEstyle4ME

Well, the two big "out of my comfort zone" things that I've done recently have been joining the local Y and taking up swing dancing. The Y was an issue for me because I always felt way too self consious to work out in front of others, especially people who are already in fabulous shape.

As for swing dancing, it was something I always wanted to do but was always way too afraid of being that fat chick that nobody wants to dance with. I started attending lessons and social dances regularly a few months ago and last week, lo and behold, a friend and dance partner dipped me AND picked me up! After that, I didn't feel quite so much like the awkward and overweight geek in a room full of svelte and athletic college girls :bigsmile:

That's soooooo tremendous...I'm proud of you!

theCoke

I started a beginner's weightlifting class for women on Monday. Big step outside my comfort zone but I'm so glad I did it! I've seen so many awesome success stories about women weightlifting and I'm bound and determined to be one!

MarshaMole

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