Today's tip is all about motivation. I get questions all the time...how do you work out so much? What makes you do it? "I'm not motivated " is a common complaint.
I won't lie and say I started this journey being motivated. When I first started exercising I was over 300 lbs and it was hard. Really hard. I got tired easily and everything hurt. I joined a local gym, and I received one of the best pieces of advice I'd ever heard. The guy who signed me up said , "When you don't feel like coming, come in here for 10 minutes. If you really want to go after 10 minutes, go. But I bet you'll end up staying most times. "
He was right. That's my tip for today. Get yourself ready to exercise. Get out your calendar and plan out the week- when will you exercise ? What days, what times? What will you do?
Then get yourself ready. Going early in the am? Set out your clothes the night before.
Going after work? Pack the gym bag and put it in your car.
Tomorrow I have to work out in the early am. This is my choice on Wednesdays...we have a staff meeting after work, and I know I'll never do it after work. Clothes are laid out, banana on counter to eat before I walk out the door. No excuses !
Try it.....let me know if this gets you to exercise!
Today's diet:
Wheat bagel with jam, egg white omelette
Snack: banana, small box of craisins
Lunch: tofu and potato
Snack: blueberries
Dinner: chocolate shakeology made with almond milk
today' workout: body beast cardio and body beast abs
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Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Monday, May 5, 2014
ahhhh-computer problems
ahhhh- so no internet most of last week kept me away from my blog -booo!
So this week's challenge is coming a week late- but it's a good one.
Write your wellness statement and repeat it every day...a statement that tells where you are right now with health and fitness and where you want to be... here's mine:).
I am not yet where I want to be with my weight , but I will be. I know I can do this. Clean eating and exercise will get me to my goal. I am a powerful, strong woman.
Getting in shape is largely mental- form your wellness statement / mantra, repeat daily (or several times daily) until you start to believe it.
Get motivated- get it done!
Today's workout: body beast bulk arms, 30 min arc trainer, 20 sit ups, 20 reverse crunches
Today's diet
egg whites with spinach, wheat toast with jam
snack: 15 raw almonds , green apple
lunch- baked chicken , roasted root vegetables
snack- red and yellow peppers, hummus
dinner: chocolate shakeology with peanut butter and a banana
So this week's challenge is coming a week late- but it's a good one.
Write your wellness statement and repeat it every day...a statement that tells where you are right now with health and fitness and where you want to be... here's mine:).
I am not yet where I want to be with my weight , but I will be. I know I can do this. Clean eating and exercise will get me to my goal. I am a powerful, strong woman.
Getting in shape is largely mental- form your wellness statement / mantra, repeat daily (or several times daily) until you start to believe it.
Get motivated- get it done!
Today's workout: body beast bulk arms, 30 min arc trainer, 20 sit ups, 20 reverse crunches
Today's diet
egg whites with spinach, wheat toast with jam
snack: 15 raw almonds , green apple
lunch- baked chicken , roasted root vegetables
snack- red and yellow peppers, hummus
dinner: chocolate shakeology with peanut butter and a banana
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Tuesday's tips-change your body by doing the right cardio
People often struggle with the question- what type of workout should I do? More weights or cardio..which do I do first?
It's not a quick answer....you do need both strength training and cardio...but I can give a tip about cardio that should help everyone.
You don't want to be the person on the elliptical not getting results.....too often I see people on the elliptical on level 2 (or 4 or 6 , whatever) for 30 minutes. This is not the way to go (although certainly better than nothing). Interval training is what changes your body.
You can use machines to do interval training though-so if you love that elliptical - don't give it up! Think of your workout in 5 minute segments.....3 minutes go at a steady pace (or intensity), 2 minutes go all out hard as you can. I.e. on the elliptical I'll use resistance level 5 and go at a steady pace for 3 minutes, then crank up the resistance level to 10 for 2 minutes. Same thing on the treadmill-walk 3 min, jog 2 min-walk flat for 3 minutes, crank incline up for 2 minutes.
You can also do interval traiining without equipment- alternate doing 90 seconds of an exercise with 1 minute of rest- here's some ideas- lunges, squats, burpees, hopscotch (literally pretend to do hopscotch, squat jumps, push ups, chin ups, sit ups, jump rope)......a half hour of this and you'll torch calories and work up a sweat.
Give it a shot and let me know what you think.
Today's workout - beast cardio (interval training at its best) and beast abs
Today's diet:
breakfast- 2 eggs, wheat bagel with jam
snack: raw red and yellow peppers, almonds
lunch: turkey burger, baked sweet potato
snack: clementines (2)
Dinner: chocolate shakeology with natural peanut butter and banana
snack: (if needed) - sugar snap peas
It's not a quick answer....you do need both strength training and cardio...but I can give a tip about cardio that should help everyone.
You don't want to be the person on the elliptical not getting results.....too often I see people on the elliptical on level 2 (or 4 or 6 , whatever) for 30 minutes. This is not the way to go (although certainly better than nothing). Interval training is what changes your body.
You can use machines to do interval training though-so if you love that elliptical - don't give it up! Think of your workout in 5 minute segments.....3 minutes go at a steady pace (or intensity), 2 minutes go all out hard as you can. I.e. on the elliptical I'll use resistance level 5 and go at a steady pace for 3 minutes, then crank up the resistance level to 10 for 2 minutes. Same thing on the treadmill-walk 3 min, jog 2 min-walk flat for 3 minutes, crank incline up for 2 minutes.
You can also do interval traiining without equipment- alternate doing 90 seconds of an exercise with 1 minute of rest- here's some ideas- lunges, squats, burpees, hopscotch (literally pretend to do hopscotch, squat jumps, push ups, chin ups, sit ups, jump rope)......a half hour of this and you'll torch calories and work up a sweat.
Give it a shot and let me know what you think.
Today's workout - beast cardio (interval training at its best) and beast abs
Today's diet:
breakfast- 2 eggs, wheat bagel with jam
snack: raw red and yellow peppers, almonds
lunch: turkey burger, baked sweet potato
snack: clementines (2)
Dinner: chocolate shakeology with natural peanut butter and banana
snack: (if needed) - sugar snap peas
Sunday, April 27, 2014
last week's reflection- this week's new challenge
So last week's challenge was to prepare healthy meals AND eat them.....I did it! I ate each meal I listed at least once...twice for 3 of them....how did you do?
More importantly, what can you incorporate into your every day eating plan?
THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE:
Eat 5 vegetarian meals this week (you can do more if you like).
The logic behind this is ....no one ever got fat from eating fruits and veggies lol- it's good for you.
Here's a few ideas and I'll share as I eat this week.
Brown rice and stir fried veggies or black beans
oatmeal and fruit
black bean burritos
tofu and veggies
tempeh and veggies (I like tempeh and sweet potatoes)
fruit salad for breakfast
shakeology (there are even vegan options)
What can you eat that's vegetarian this week?
Today's workout : Body Beast Bulk chest , 30 min elliptical
Today's diet:
egg whites with spinach, wheat English muffin with natural peanut butter
lunch: chocolate shakeology with a banana
snack: sliced mango
Not sure what I'm having for dinner yet....
More importantly, what can you incorporate into your every day eating plan?
THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE:
Eat 5 vegetarian meals this week (you can do more if you like).
The logic behind this is ....no one ever got fat from eating fruits and veggies lol- it's good for you.
Here's a few ideas and I'll share as I eat this week.
Brown rice and stir fried veggies or black beans
oatmeal and fruit
black bean burritos
tofu and veggies
tempeh and veggies (I like tempeh and sweet potatoes)
fruit salad for breakfast
shakeology (there are even vegan options)
What can you eat that's vegetarian this week?
Today's workout : Body Beast Bulk chest , 30 min elliptical
Today's diet:
egg whites with spinach, wheat English muffin with natural peanut butter
lunch: chocolate shakeology with a banana
snack: sliced mango
Not sure what I'm having for dinner yet....
Friday, April 25, 2014
challenge check in
I feel like I'm doing well making and eating those healthy foods I listed on Sunday.....I've made and eaten everything on the list at least once (twice for some of them)....how about all of you?
I find for me meal prepping ahead of time makes a huge difference. I also noticed certain days I pack a heartier lunch because I need to (like Wednesday-staff mtg. day equals an extra hour at work....so I pack a larger, but healthy lunch, to get me through.
Reflect on your week...how's it going? Did you make those things you listed? If not...you still have a day to do it! Even if you made some of it.....good start! Think about what you liked and if you can see yourself integrating that into your regular diet.
Today's workout: Body Beast Bulk Shoulders, 30 min elliptical
Today's diet:
2 eggs on wheat English muffin
Snack: green apple, 15 raw almonds
Lunch: balsamic chicken, roasted root vegetables
Snack: orange, grapes
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I find for me meal prepping ahead of time makes a huge difference. I also noticed certain days I pack a heartier lunch because I need to (like Wednesday-staff mtg. day equals an extra hour at work....so I pack a larger, but healthy lunch, to get me through.
Reflect on your week...how's it going? Did you make those things you listed? If not...you still have a day to do it! Even if you made some of it.....good start! Think about what you liked and if you can see yourself integrating that into your regular diet.
Today's workout: Body Beast Bulk Shoulders, 30 min elliptical
Today's diet:
2 eggs on wheat English muffin
Snack: green apple, 15 raw almonds
Lunch: balsamic chicken, roasted root vegetables
Snack: orange, grapes
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Wednesday, April 23, 2014
april's specials
Wednesday is Beachbody Specials day- so here goes!
TWo challenge packs on sale this month- Brazil Butt Lift and Focus T25. Focus T25 is a 25 minute a day workout in which you can get rapid results.....and both challenge packs come with shakeology. I drink my shakeology everyday-greenberry is my favorite! It really has helped me with suppressing cravings- if you want to learn more, here's a link to a video about shakeology!
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Also on sale until May 7th is the Ultimate Reset diet. I did this about a month ago- no exercise- and you truly do "reset " your body. I lost weight, lost inches off my lower stomach (problem area) , gave up caffeine (lol I was addicted) and just felt great overall. It's an awesome program if you know your eating is way off track and you need help with nutrition.
Interested? Email me (april6678@sbcglobal.net) or comment for more info.
Check out my site : http://beachbodycoach.com/april6678 to check out any of the products.
Today's workout:
Body Beast Cardio and Beast Abs
Today's diet
egg whites and wheat English muffin with p.b. (natural)
snack: green apple, 15 raw almonds
Lunch: black bean burrito
Snack: pear, pumpkin seeds (1/4 cup)
Dinner : chocolate shakeology , natural p.b. , banana
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
tuesday's tips
I'm always open that I am still on my weight loss journey...but on this path, I have discovered a few things that work...I want to share with everyone -hence Tuesday's tips.
Eat your meals in a pyramid. That means breakfast is the biggest meal (think base of pyramid), then lunch, and dinner is the smallest (yes you can have healthy snacks in between). I started doing this when I read that (I can't remember which) either Sylvester Stallone or Arnold Scharzenegger craved milkshakes and he always had them in the am to help burn them off). I found I lost weight faster when I started eating a bigger breakfast....it really is the most important meal of the day.
Today's workout : Body Beast Bulk ARms, zumba
Today's diet:
Breakfast- 2 eggs on wheat English muffin
Snack: green apple, 15 raw almonds
Lunch: Balsamic chicken, roasted root veggies
Snack: celery with natural p.b.
Dinner: Greenberry shakeology with a banana
Snack: 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
Eat your meals in a pyramid. That means breakfast is the biggest meal (think base of pyramid), then lunch, and dinner is the smallest (yes you can have healthy snacks in between). I started doing this when I read that (I can't remember which) either Sylvester Stallone or Arnold Scharzenegger craved milkshakes and he always had them in the am to help burn them off). I found I lost weight faster when I started eating a bigger breakfast....it really is the most important meal of the day.
Today's workout : Body Beast Bulk ARms, zumba
Today's diet:
Breakfast- 2 eggs on wheat English muffin
Snack: green apple, 15 raw almonds
Lunch: Balsamic chicken, roasted root veggies
Snack: celery with natural p.b.
Dinner: Greenberry shakeology with a banana
Snack: 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
Monday, April 21, 2014
monday's musings
Everything isn't measured in pounds when you are losing weight...,,sometimes I'm surprised to hear how much someone weighs.....muscular or toned people look thinner (not there yet, but I'm trying:).
This may not be a musing...more like an exclamation of shock lol- body beast bulk legs kicks my butt-and I thought my legs were stronger...I've run two marathons....but nope...that workout slams me!
Today's workout: body beast bulk legs, 10 min walk on treadmill, 10 min stair master
Today's diet:
oatmeal with choc shakeology and a banana (one of my healthy meals of the week)
snack: green apple, 15 raw almonds
lunch: brown rice and blk beans (another healthy meal of the week)
Snack: orange
Dinner: 6 oz flank steak, baked sweet potato, asparagus
Good night all!
April
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This may not be a musing...more like an exclamation of shock lol- body beast bulk legs kicks my butt-and I thought my legs were stronger...I've run two marathons....but nope...that workout slams me!
Today's workout: body beast bulk legs, 10 min walk on treadmill, 10 min stair master
Today's diet:
oatmeal with choc shakeology and a banana (one of my healthy meals of the week)
snack: green apple, 15 raw almonds
lunch: brown rice and blk beans (another healthy meal of the week)
Snack: orange
Dinner: 6 oz flank steak, baked sweet potato, asparagus
Good night all!
April
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Sunday, April 20, 2014
this week's challenge-will you take it?
First of all, happy easter everyone! I started my day early- got up , went to gym, church, now back home. For me, I do a routine on Sunday that starts my week out right (and I know this isn't for everyone)- I do a longer workout and always thanks the lord for another week here on earth. There was a long period in my life where I let challenges hold me back, and I am personally working hard to recognize things that I 'm grateful for. Getting into a routine keeps me centered too- I know a good friend who always mediates on Sundays....which centers that person....everyone is different:).
Keeping of routines.....let's get to this week's challenge.
Like it or not, part of a healthy lifestyle is preparing your own food. It Is very hard, darn near impossible, to keep eating out and be healthy. A friend recently asked me: What can you get that's healthy when you're on the run? I was stumped-I bring snacks with me everywhere! Most often you catch me with my sliced green apple and almonds , fruit, baby carrots, and oftentimes, my shakeology. I asked a friend who is a nutritionist- he said- nothing lol....it's hard to order out and be healthy.
This week's challenge is to develop a routine of healthy meals. When I say that, I want you to think of things you can make quickly-don't choose something that takes an hour of prep time- you probably wont make that on a weekly basis.
Right now- get a pen- list 7 healthy meals you commit to making and eating this week. It can be breakfast , lunch , or dinner. I'm going to list my below....want to share yours? Comment on the blog-I love new ideas!
1-oatmeal with half packet of chocolate shakeology and sliced banana (usually eat this 3-4 times a week)
2- black beans and brown rice
3- black bean burritos (I make mine with a wheat tortilla, very small amt. of lowfat cheese, but then loaded with tomato and lettuce)
4- balsamic chicken (I love balsamic vinegar so I marinade chicken in that) and roasted root vegetables (roasted beets, sweet potatoes, and carrots- feel in love with these veggies during ultimate reset)
5- roasted root vegetables with a side of farrro (I make a big pan of roasted root veggies and eat these a few days after recipe 4- farro is an ancient grain-I love it- a small amt. fills you up,......it's usually next to rice and quinoa at the grocery store)
6- pan roasted tempeh and sweet potato
7- salad with balsamic chicken (again- when I make #4- I'll make more than one piece of chicken and use it here-probably Friday when I never feel like cooking so I don't have to make much)
There's my 7.....now they are in writing and I must stick to them! I'll check in on Thursday and see how I'm doing- why not try the same? Get the pen out, list your recipes, and commit to doing it. Questions or need ideas-comment and I'll get back to you!
Changing your weight and / or being healthy is a one step at a time process......take this step and plan your meals!
Everyone have a wonderful easter!
Today's workout: body beast bulk chest , 5 min ab workout, 45 min elliptical
scheduled to take a walk with a friend later...work off some holiday calories!
Today's diet: haven't decided yet where I'm going- but I did start with a healthy breakfast- this morning I had oatmeal with chocolate shakeology, banana, and a little almond milk to fuel me for the gym!
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Keeping of routines.....let's get to this week's challenge.
Like it or not, part of a healthy lifestyle is preparing your own food. It Is very hard, darn near impossible, to keep eating out and be healthy. A friend recently asked me: What can you get that's healthy when you're on the run? I was stumped-I bring snacks with me everywhere! Most often you catch me with my sliced green apple and almonds , fruit, baby carrots, and oftentimes, my shakeology. I asked a friend who is a nutritionist- he said- nothing lol....it's hard to order out and be healthy.
This week's challenge is to develop a routine of healthy meals. When I say that, I want you to think of things you can make quickly-don't choose something that takes an hour of prep time- you probably wont make that on a weekly basis.
Right now- get a pen- list 7 healthy meals you commit to making and eating this week. It can be breakfast , lunch , or dinner. I'm going to list my below....want to share yours? Comment on the blog-I love new ideas!
1-oatmeal with half packet of chocolate shakeology and sliced banana (usually eat this 3-4 times a week)
2- black beans and brown rice
3- black bean burritos (I make mine with a wheat tortilla, very small amt. of lowfat cheese, but then loaded with tomato and lettuce)
4- balsamic chicken (I love balsamic vinegar so I marinade chicken in that) and roasted root vegetables (roasted beets, sweet potatoes, and carrots- feel in love with these veggies during ultimate reset)
5- roasted root vegetables with a side of farrro (I make a big pan of roasted root veggies and eat these a few days after recipe 4- farro is an ancient grain-I love it- a small amt. fills you up,......it's usually next to rice and quinoa at the grocery store)
6- pan roasted tempeh and sweet potato
7- salad with balsamic chicken (again- when I make #4- I'll make more than one piece of chicken and use it here-probably Friday when I never feel like cooking so I don't have to make much)
There's my 7.....now they are in writing and I must stick to them! I'll check in on Thursday and see how I'm doing- why not try the same? Get the pen out, list your recipes, and commit to doing it. Questions or need ideas-comment and I'll get back to you!
Changing your weight and / or being healthy is a one step at a time process......take this step and plan your meals!
Everyone have a wonderful easter!
Today's workout: body beast bulk chest , 5 min ab workout, 45 min elliptical
scheduled to take a walk with a friend later...work off some holiday calories!
Today's diet: haven't decided yet where I'm going- but I did start with a healthy breakfast- this morning I had oatmeal with chocolate shakeology, banana, and a little almond milk to fuel me for the gym!
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Saturday, April 19, 2014
saturday's weekly reflection
Overall, a good week. I'm doing my body beast workouts-and not weighing myself until the end of the program. my goal is to tone stomach and thighs-so just working on that!:)
Yesterday was my bday and I went off course with the eating....to have a huge stomachache all day today:( I need to reflect on that and think about it next time. Since I eat clean so often, when I don't I end up feeling awful the next day...I must stop doing this...clean eating all the way!
Check in tomorrow for the weekly challenge (I know it's Easter-but I want to stick to the schedule:)
Today's workout: Body Beast Bulk Shoulders, 30 min elliptical, 10 min ab exercises
Today's diet
Breakfast : 2 eggs on a wheat English muffin
Snack: mango
Lunch: Chocolate shakeology with a banana and natural p/b
Snack: 10 raw almonds
Dinner: baked chicken, steamed broccoli, baked sweet potato
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Yesterday was my bday and I went off course with the eating....to have a huge stomachache all day today:( I need to reflect on that and think about it next time. Since I eat clean so often, when I don't I end up feeling awful the next day...I must stop doing this...clean eating all the way!
Check in tomorrow for the weekly challenge (I know it's Easter-but I want to stick to the schedule:)
Today's workout: Body Beast Bulk Shoulders, 30 min elliptical, 10 min ab exercises
Today's diet
Breakfast : 2 eggs on a wheat English muffin
Snack: mango
Lunch: Chocolate shakeology with a banana and natural p/b
Snack: 10 raw almonds
Dinner: baked chicken, steamed broccoli, baked sweet potato
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Friday, April 18, 2014
my birthday...and a new blog calendar
Today's my birthday...lucky # 35.
I'm sure others feel this way, so I want to say that birthdays can be hard....sometimes I look and say....I haven't achieved all I want to ...s**t. Then I relax and think, but who has?Then I'l be hard on myself again.
My mind had a second where I said...I've been good-should I skip treats today? I decided not to....some days you can't be good....I only get one birthday a year. Today was an exercise rest day, and I just treated myself to a chocolate Cadbury crème egg cupcake (just one-awesome-from Alyssa's CAkery in Walllingford if you're in CT- highly recommended on your next cheat meal lol). Back to the grind tomorrow....today I enjoy my day.
If you're following my blog, I'm going to start blogging on a consistent schedule. Hopefully this helps me too:).
Sunday-weekly eating/ exercise challenge- to myself, but also any of you who want to follow
Monday-musings
Tuesday -tips for the week
Wednesday- Beachbody specials and deals if any
Thursday-challenge check-in-how am I doing with the weekly challenge? How are you doing?
Friday -funny story day (In this long weight loss journey I have tons of these)
Saturday-reflection
What do you think of the ideas?
I'm sure others feel this way, so I want to say that birthdays can be hard....sometimes I look and say....I haven't achieved all I want to ...s**t. Then I relax and think, but who has?Then I'l be hard on myself again.
My mind had a second where I said...I've been good-should I skip treats today? I decided not to....some days you can't be good....I only get one birthday a year. Today was an exercise rest day, and I just treated myself to a chocolate Cadbury crème egg cupcake (just one-awesome-from Alyssa's CAkery in Walllingford if you're in CT- highly recommended on your next cheat meal lol). Back to the grind tomorrow....today I enjoy my day.
If you're following my blog, I'm going to start blogging on a consistent schedule. Hopefully this helps me too:).
Sunday-weekly eating/ exercise challenge- to myself, but also any of you who want to follow
Monday-musings
Tuesday -tips for the week
Wednesday- Beachbody specials and deals if any
Thursday-challenge check-in-how am I doing with the weekly challenge? How are you doing?
Friday -funny story day (In this long weight loss journey I have tons of these)
Saturday-reflection
What do you think of the ideas?
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Body Beast ...I love and hate you
So today's workout was Body Beast Shoulders.....currently in week three. This is the toughest one for me....I have always been unable to lift heavy in terms of shoulders. Good news is I upped my weights in week two. So I'm getting stronger:) I'm sore but in a good way.
Today's workout: Body Beast Build Shoulders and 30 min of walk/jog intervals - walk 3 min , jog 2 min.....moving back to running slowly after my ACL injury
Today's diet:
Breakfast: 1.5 cups of oatmeal with half packet of chocolate Shakeology and a banana
Snack: green apple, 15 raw almonds
Lunch: turkey burger on a wheat bun, corn
Snack: raisins
Dinner: Strawberry shakeology with a banana
Have a great day everyone!
April
independent Team Beachbody Coach
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Today's workout: Body Beast Build Shoulders and 30 min of walk/jog intervals - walk 3 min , jog 2 min.....moving back to running slowly after my ACL injury
Today's diet:
Breakfast: 1.5 cups of oatmeal with half packet of chocolate Shakeology and a banana
Snack: green apple, 15 raw almonds
Lunch: turkey burger on a wheat bun, corn
Snack: raisins
Dinner: Strawberry shakeology with a banana
Have a great day everyone!
April
independent Team Beachbody Coach
http://beachbodycoach.com/april6678
Sunday, March 30, 2014
been gone from my blog a while....sorry if you've been following and missed me...i'm baccckkkk
Hi everyone,
I haven't blogged in a while. I think we all hit low points in our weight loss journeys (I've hit a few, but this last one snagged me). A few months back, started having horrible pain...it was keeping me up all night and I was only sleeping about 3 restless hours. Many doctors' visits revealed no relief in sight (no one knew what was wrong), and one doctor told me "you'll be fine....we're just going to give It time and take up to 20 advil a day". I finally found a caring doctor and found out I have interstitial cystitis (don't feel bad if you don't know what is it...I didn't either). It's a chronic inflammation of the bladder , and before you find the medicine that controls it you feel like someone is stabbing your bladder with a hot poker all the time. I also found out that I probably have endometriosis (you don't know for sure until the doctor does surgery to check....I'm trying to manage it and hold off there).
Well after all that....I finally get those conditions somewhat under control and start training for the half marathon in February...and boom....hurt my Achilles tendon...not torn...but tendonopahy....no half marathon...dr. tells me it could tear....
Low point in the weight loss journey...I was running through the pain to train and then wtf - I can't run! I definitely spent a few days wallowing in misery (and chocolate....I'm not perfect). Then I refocus.
So by dr. orders I was supposed to rest and then go back to light exercise....no running. So now I need a plan. I decided to order ultimate reset....a very strict and healthy 3 week diet from Beachbody to reset your body from toxins. I read through and decide it's not that bad. One caveat......the program recommends giving up caffeine.
-day one- By 10:30 AM I have a pounding headache without my great one from Dunkin Donuts. I feel weak. It's the longest day of work (Wednesday - hour staff mtg after our normal day). During the staff mtg. I am so dizzy I feel like I'm going to faint---not of hunger- I was okay with the diet...I was detoxing from caffeine. I'm also freezing and throw up that night. As miserable as I am, I realize I was like a drug addict....was caffeine that bad of an addiction to me.....I had no idea. Vow to not drink it no matter how bad I feel.
-Day three- Headache gone. Low and behold I am sleeping 8 hours....and waking up alert with no coffee. I guess it made more of a difference than I thought.
-Week two- Feel awesome. I look down and that pesky stomach pooch is much smaller. I have a lot of energy...I miss exercising a bit (the program recommends walking and yoga since you are detoxing from everything...no pushing too hard). I buy all this herbal tea (decaf ) and experiment with what I like. I find some that are good and don't miss coffee.
-END RESULTS OF ULTIMATE RESET- lost 8.2 lbs, some body fat, and 4.1 inches from the stomach pooch (my real goal)- totally weaned myself off caffeine- I love my decaf herbal tea!
Back to exercise: I'm plugging away with Body Beast. This is a hard program for me....more weights than I've ever done....even with p90x . I'm on day six. Reset got my diet right.....now I need to tone.....hot body here I come.
Today's exercise: Body Beast Build Back and Biceps, Body Combat kick start
Today's diet:
Breakfast: egg whites, wheat toast with natural peanut butter
Snack: sliced mango, 10 raw almonds
Lunch: Chocolate shakeology with a banana sliced in it made with almond milk (P.S. felt better on the reset phase with no dairy....so I'm cutting it out/limiting it when possible)
Snack: celery with natural p.b (2 stalks)
dinner: roasted root vegetables (beets, sweet potatoes, carrots)
Snack: (if needed) pumpkin seeds -quarter cup
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I haven't blogged in a while. I think we all hit low points in our weight loss journeys (I've hit a few, but this last one snagged me). A few months back, started having horrible pain...it was keeping me up all night and I was only sleeping about 3 restless hours. Many doctors' visits revealed no relief in sight (no one knew what was wrong), and one doctor told me "you'll be fine....we're just going to give It time and take up to 20 advil a day". I finally found a caring doctor and found out I have interstitial cystitis (don't feel bad if you don't know what is it...I didn't either). It's a chronic inflammation of the bladder , and before you find the medicine that controls it you feel like someone is stabbing your bladder with a hot poker all the time. I also found out that I probably have endometriosis (you don't know for sure until the doctor does surgery to check....I'm trying to manage it and hold off there).
Well after all that....I finally get those conditions somewhat under control and start training for the half marathon in February...and boom....hurt my Achilles tendon...not torn...but tendonopahy....no half marathon...dr. tells me it could tear....
Low point in the weight loss journey...I was running through the pain to train and then wtf - I can't run! I definitely spent a few days wallowing in misery (and chocolate....I'm not perfect). Then I refocus.
So by dr. orders I was supposed to rest and then go back to light exercise....no running. So now I need a plan. I decided to order ultimate reset....a very strict and healthy 3 week diet from Beachbody to reset your body from toxins. I read through and decide it's not that bad. One caveat......the program recommends giving up caffeine.
-day one- By 10:30 AM I have a pounding headache without my great one from Dunkin Donuts. I feel weak. It's the longest day of work (Wednesday - hour staff mtg after our normal day). During the staff mtg. I am so dizzy I feel like I'm going to faint---not of hunger- I was okay with the diet...I was detoxing from caffeine. I'm also freezing and throw up that night. As miserable as I am, I realize I was like a drug addict....was caffeine that bad of an addiction to me.....I had no idea. Vow to not drink it no matter how bad I feel.
-Day three- Headache gone. Low and behold I am sleeping 8 hours....and waking up alert with no coffee. I guess it made more of a difference than I thought.
-Week two- Feel awesome. I look down and that pesky stomach pooch is much smaller. I have a lot of energy...I miss exercising a bit (the program recommends walking and yoga since you are detoxing from everything...no pushing too hard). I buy all this herbal tea (decaf ) and experiment with what I like. I find some that are good and don't miss coffee.
-END RESULTS OF ULTIMATE RESET- lost 8.2 lbs, some body fat, and 4.1 inches from the stomach pooch (my real goal)- totally weaned myself off caffeine- I love my decaf herbal tea!
Back to exercise: I'm plugging away with Body Beast. This is a hard program for me....more weights than I've ever done....even with p90x . I'm on day six. Reset got my diet right.....now I need to tone.....hot body here I come.
Today's exercise: Body Beast Build Back and Biceps, Body Combat kick start
Today's diet:
Breakfast: egg whites, wheat toast with natural peanut butter
Snack: sliced mango, 10 raw almonds
Lunch: Chocolate shakeology with a banana sliced in it made with almond milk (P.S. felt better on the reset phase with no dairy....so I'm cutting it out/limiting it when possible)
Snack: celery with natural p.b (2 stalks)
dinner: roasted root vegetables (beets, sweet potatoes, carrots)
Snack: (if needed) pumpkin seeds -quarter cup
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Monday, October 28, 2013
p90x day 83
Ahhh...last week of p90x. I know I haven't blogged much. It is definitely a commitment (p90x), but I am so happy I did it- I am stronger, I have lost a pants size, my stomach is flatter, my thighs are toned, and I love my arms. There were definitely points where I didn't want to do it (lol like yesterday's Core Synergistics workout- so hard, my core is sore today), but at the end of the day , it is a great fitness program.
Are you interested in learning more? Can you be Xtreme? Message me or email with any questions about p90x.....april6678@sbcglobal.net
Go hard or go home!
April
Are you interested in learning more? Can you be Xtreme? Message me or email with any questions about p90x.....april6678@sbcglobal.net
Go hard or go home!
April
next challenge
I'm starting a new challenge group on NOvember 4th. I would love for anyone who needs help losing weight or get to join me. This is a 30 day challenge - you will receive a free diet and weight loss support from me and the group will provide you with accountability for reaching your goal.
Don't let holiday weight gain creep up on you.....be proactive. Email me for more info april6678@sbcglobal.net
or call 203444-9789
April
Don't let holiday weight gain creep up on you.....be proactive. Email me for more info april6678@sbcglobal.net
or call 203444-9789
April
Thursday, August 29, 2013
missing my blog lol/ week 4 of p90x
So I've been missing my blog....I'm a teacher and it is the first week of school, so it's crazy. I did still do my workout and eat well though:)
I'm in week 4 of p90x ..its tough, but I'm seeing the changes in myself. My arms look more toned, and my belly (that stubborn lower part of my abs) looks more firm. I can do more too....I hated that yoga x the first time and it was hard to get through....I'm more flexible and enjoy the stretch now, and I can do more pull ups and push up than before.
So proud of my current challenge group...they are doing great....we are always seeking new challengers if you are interested.
Today's workout: p90x kenpo x
Today's diet: 2 eggs, one half wheat bagel with jam
greek yogurt
tofu with veggies
banana
strawberry shakeology with strawberries and blueberries
10 raw almonds
April
april6678@sbcglobal.net
http://beachbodycoach.com/april6678
2034449789
I'm in week 4 of p90x ..its tough, but I'm seeing the changes in myself. My arms look more toned, and my belly (that stubborn lower part of my abs) looks more firm. I can do more too....I hated that yoga x the first time and it was hard to get through....I'm more flexible and enjoy the stretch now, and I can do more pull ups and push up than before.
So proud of my current challenge group...they are doing great....we are always seeking new challengers if you are interested.
Today's workout: p90x kenpo x
Today's diet: 2 eggs, one half wheat bagel with jam
greek yogurt
tofu with veggies
banana
strawberry shakeology with strawberries and blueberries
10 raw almonds
April
april6678@sbcglobal.net
http://beachbodycoach.com/april6678
2034449789
Saturday, August 17, 2013
another small weight loss:) and non scale victories
So I weighed in today...down 1.1 lbs. I'm losing these last few lbs slowly, but at least the scale is going in the right direction. I also tried on a skirt in a smaller size....(I just went down a size about 3 weeks ago), and it fit although it was snug...I'll take that! I am entering week three of p90x and I do feel that it changes your body. My arms look more toned, my belly looks a little flatter, and my thighs are jiggly...now those are successes!
Today's workout: x rest day:)-meaning a day off:)
Today's diet: English muffin with 1 egg
banana
baked chicken and a baked sweet potato
greenberry shakeology with blueberries
***greenberry shakeology is my absolute favorite! Yummmm....fresh and fruity!
April
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Today's workout: x rest day:)-meaning a day off:)
Today's diet: English muffin with 1 egg
banana
baked chicken and a baked sweet potato
greenberry shakeology with blueberries
***greenberry shakeology is my absolute favorite! Yummmm....fresh and fruity!
April
http://beachbodycoach.com/april6678
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
having fun while trying to be "good":)
So when I first started losing weight, I had a hard time balancing having fun with being able to be healthy. So many things involve calories LOL, eating out, drinking, etc., and I didn't want to sacrifice my good eating habits to go out. But this gets lonely and hard fast (and is probably that reason for the period of time when I gained back 20 lbs of the weight I had lost).
You can be "good" and have fun too. Tonight two friends and I are going line dancing....this is something I absolutely never ever thought I would do:). Traditionally, I don't like country music, but last week a friend suggested I'd go and why not. Actually, I had a blast...not because I'm good...I actually was terrible, but there were lots of laughs and I was moving (not that I "counted" it as exercise...but it was better than drinking). The bar with the dancing has only fatty food......so we tried to find an alternate. There is a Japanese place nearby and I am going to try sashimi. Formerly , I thought it was gross, but I have learned to try foods more than once. I know it's a really high protein , low calorie option, and I'm giving it a shot.
You can have fun and be healthy...there's just a little creativity required:)
Today's workout
p90x legs and back, ab ripper x, 3 mile jog
today's diet
two eggs, half cup oats
chocolate shakeology with a banana
sashimi:)
Need motivation or a workout buddy? Join my online challenge group.....april6678@sbcglobal.net for details
April
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You can be "good" and have fun too. Tonight two friends and I are going line dancing....this is something I absolutely never ever thought I would do:). Traditionally, I don't like country music, but last week a friend suggested I'd go and why not. Actually, I had a blast...not because I'm good...I actually was terrible, but there were lots of laughs and I was moving (not that I "counted" it as exercise...but it was better than drinking). The bar with the dancing has only fatty food......so we tried to find an alternate. There is a Japanese place nearby and I am going to try sashimi. Formerly , I thought it was gross, but I have learned to try foods more than once. I know it's a really high protein , low calorie option, and I'm giving it a shot.
You can have fun and be healthy...there's just a little creativity required:)
Today's workout
p90x legs and back, ab ripper x, 3 mile jog
today's diet
two eggs, half cup oats
chocolate shakeology with a banana
sashimi:)
Need motivation or a workout buddy? Join my online challenge group.....april6678@sbcglobal.net for details
April
http://beachbodycoach.com/april6678
Monday, August 12, 2013
first day of challenge and SUCCESS
lol i'll be a little selfish...success first:) 2.1. lbs lost today almost a whole inch off waist
And I'm looking at myself yesterday ...had on a strapless dress and realized...I have some nice arms, back, and shoulders:)
Not bragging because I worked hard for those:)
Today is the first day of the 45 day weight loss challenge.....I love first days...I get pumped. Worked out with one of my challengers today and gave out some shakeology samples.
I had everyone start by settting a goal and telling 3 actions they would do this week to get to success...you can think about this too....here were mine.
-do p90x plus cardio on weight p90x workout days
do p90x or cardio on other days
-eat 90% unprocessed food
-drink my shakeology everyday
What can you do to help your weight loss today?
Today's workout: p90x shoulders and arms plus ab ripper x and 30 min walk on treadmill
today's diet:
half cup oats, 2 eggs
salad with tofu
strawberry shakeology with a banana
vegetables with hummus
April
april6678@sbcglobal.net
http://beachbodycoach.com/april6678
And I'm looking at myself yesterday ...had on a strapless dress and realized...I have some nice arms, back, and shoulders:)
Not bragging because I worked hard for those:)
Today is the first day of the 45 day weight loss challenge.....I love first days...I get pumped. Worked out with one of my challengers today and gave out some shakeology samples.
I had everyone start by settting a goal and telling 3 actions they would do this week to get to success...you can think about this too....here were mine.
-do p90x plus cardio on weight p90x workout days
do p90x or cardio on other days
-eat 90% unprocessed food
-drink my shakeology everyday
What can you do to help your weight loss today?
Today's workout: p90x shoulders and arms plus ab ripper x and 30 min walk on treadmill
today's diet:
half cup oats, 2 eggs
salad with tofu
strawberry shakeology with a banana
vegetables with hummus
April
april6678@sbcglobal.net
http://beachbodycoach.com/april6678
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
p90x and pushing day five:)
So today was my fifth day of p90x , which was legs and back plus ab ripper x. I do have pretty strong legs, although the exercises were tough.....LOL I hate pull ups, but I know they are good for me, so I'm trying.
I started with my 12 lb weights (although I usually lift with 15 lbs weights) because I thought the exercises would be tougher....I think next week I am pushing up to 15 lb weights. I'm setting a goal for myself to be able to use 20 lb weights on most exercises at the end of the 90 days.
Since I'm really pushing for that goal of ultimate weight loss goal (aka uwlg:), I also did cardio. 2 mile run, 3 mile walk-2 of the 3 miles were hills. I'm tired, but It will all be worth it.
And maybe that groucho walk in the leg video will rid me of that small thigh jiggle I still have ( I felt it there...shoo).
Today's workout: p90x legs and back, ab ripper x, 2 mile jog , 3mile walk
today's diet
2 eggs, half cup oats
black bean burrito
nectarine
10 raw almonds
strawberry shakeology with fresh strawberries
nonfat cottage cheese
new challenge group starts on august 12th.....message for info or email april6678@sbcglobal.net
April
http://beachbodycoach.com/april6678
I started with my 12 lb weights (although I usually lift with 15 lbs weights) because I thought the exercises would be tougher....I think next week I am pushing up to 15 lb weights. I'm setting a goal for myself to be able to use 20 lb weights on most exercises at the end of the 90 days.
Since I'm really pushing for that goal of ultimate weight loss goal (aka uwlg:), I also did cardio. 2 mile run, 3 mile walk-2 of the 3 miles were hills. I'm tired, but It will all be worth it.
And maybe that groucho walk in the leg video will rid me of that small thigh jiggle I still have ( I felt it there...shoo).
Today's workout: p90x legs and back, ab ripper x, 2 mile jog , 3mile walk
today's diet
2 eggs, half cup oats
black bean burrito
nectarine
10 raw almonds
strawberry shakeology with fresh strawberries
nonfat cottage cheese
new challenge group starts on august 12th.....message for info or email april6678@sbcglobal.net
April
http://beachbodycoach.com/april6678
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