Second review 2022: Adding an updated review: A year and half into my OPEX experience.
*Coach Johnel Love my Coach Johnel! He encouraged me, after my recent consultation, to continue or to return to using what works for me which includes using the MyFitnessPal app. I use it daily again, I was off of it for a few months and it showed. I add what I eat daily as well as my exercise from OPEX. I’ve lost 5lbs since the consult and gained energy! Encouraged again by both Johnel and the sun, I am walking daily and like seriously walking.
*Life Coach Maria I love Maria! I was encouraged by Maria to eat more protein in the evening and less carbs as carbs can keep you up. I have been told about the more protein often but didn’t quite make the connection that carbs can keep you up at night. It was like a lightbulb because I do have difficulty getting to sleep for various reasons.
Coach Johnel and Life Coach Maria Johnel and Maria made a nice team during my consult. Maybe it’s the male/female dynamic, or maybe just both are good listeners. I like how they each pinpoint different targets for me. I enjoyed the inclusion of a more physical/emotional conversation on targeting my goals. Both encouraged sleeping more at night. Hearing that advice again and getting the evening CoachRx notifications have been helpful. Because I started sleeping 1-2 hours earlier I’ve been able to wake up 1/2 an hour earlier - and that half-hour, which may not sound like much, has led me to walk to work in the morning 3 days this week. It’s about a 40-45 minute walk. 😊👍
Future goals - getting more veggies in.
*Coach Bryan I hit a weight plateau this week and I believe that Bryan helped me out with that plateau yesterday! He encouraged me to go from a 10lb to a 15lb plate. Yes, I cursed him in my head - but lovingly of course! He’s a good one. Let’s keep him! 😀
*Coach Waldo I worked with Mr. Waldo on Monday and appreciated that he noticed an exercise that was a little too challenging for me. *Coach Adam also noticed it as well a week or two ago.
Coach Waldo recommended a different exercise that would provide a similar result which worked for me. I appreciated that.
I also appreciate how each coach notices things - a year and a half into my OPEX experience!
Thank you OPEX coaches! It's hard work to continue a workout plan, but it's helpful when you have people rooting for your success and encouraging you to challenge yourself! 😀
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