I walked out to the garage this morning with butterflies in my tummy. I had worked so hard to stay on the plan, working out every day and following the meal plan to a T. I did allow for one cheat meal, but even then I found myself being much more aware of what I was eating and starting asking myself did I REALLY want that or did it just look good at that moment. Was it going to be worth the possibility of feeling sluggish and bloated, was it going to be worth it to see the scale go up and my hard work go out the window? Nope!!
So I am officially down 2.8 pounds!! I have not seen 151 on the scale in
quite some time. But mark my words it's only going DOWN from here. I am
100% committed to continuing this journey and continuing to get results
no matter what life throws at me. We can't just "check out" when the
going gets tough. That's the time to rise and SHINE!! I do want to throw
out this disclaimer...I am not a slave to the scale, I used to be, but I
now know that progress is shown in many more areas than just the scale.
Such as inches lost and clothes fitting looser. I typically weigh in
once a week or every two weeks to make sure I'm on track, otherwise I go
a little coo-coo looking every day.
Today's workout was Fat Burning Cardio. I've said it before and I'll say it again, Shaun T's got jokes!! I'm not sure if I got a better ab workout from the routine or from laughing at his silly ways and comments. I love that guy!!
Today's workout was Fat Burning Cardio. I've said it before and I'll say it again, Shaun T's got jokes!! I'm not sure if I got a better ab workout from the routine or from laughing at his silly ways and comments. I love that guy!!
Such a big part of weight loss comes from the food we eat. Sure we need to work out to burn calories and grow our muscles, but if you finish your workout and head to the drive through or happy hour and order a serving of loaded cheese fries, it doesnt really matter that you just burned 300 calories. In fact you may even be packing MORE calories back on than you just worked an hour to get off. I encourage each and every one of you reading this today to really take a look at how you are fueling your body. Are you living to eat or eating to live? I used to live to eat...I had no idea that a 100 calorie pack of cookies wasnt good for me. I thought "ok 100 calories, great I still have 1100 left for the day" but what I didnt know was that those 100 pack cookies were going to set me up for failure. They dont NOURISH my body, there is no nutritional value to them. So I'm left feeling hungry almost immediately after. Not to mention there are like 7 tiny little things in there anyways. I've now learned that its not about the calorie restriction its about eating WHOLE FOODS to provide my body with nutrition and make me feel fuller longer. Now a snack looks something like an apple and a cheese stick. Sure its closer to 200 calories but by pairing a carb (apple) and a protein (cheese stick) my body can feel fuller longer and I wont keep grabbing for junk that I think I need.
And that's what I really loved about this meal plan. The 6 Day Slim Down provided meals and snacks that were well rounded and kept me satisfied until the next meal.
Breakfast- Mocha Madness
1 scoop Chocolate Shakeology
1 Tbsp instant coffee
1 cup hot water
Ice (to cool coffee)
1/2 cup almond milk
Mix instant coffee with hot water, then cool with ice. Blend cooled coffee with milk in blender and enjoy!
AM Snack - Go Nuts
15-20 raw almonds or walnuts
Lunch - Chef's Salad
1 cup romaine lettuce
1/2 cup chopped cucumber
1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
1 Tbsp balsamic vinaigrette
1 Hard Boiled egg sliced
2 oz sliced lean deli meat (roast beef, turkey, etc)
Toss ingredients together and dig in!
PM Snack - Turkey and Swiss Roll Ups
5 oz roasted deli turkey breast
1 oz low-fat Swiss cheese slices
1 Tbsp mustard (yellow, whole grain, Dijon)
Layer and roll together, Enjoy!
Dinner - Chicken Dijon
4 oz chicken breast
2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1 mist cooking spray
2 cups chopped broccoli
Salt and pepper (to taste)
Preheat oven to 375. Lightly mist a large piece of aluminum foil with cooking spray, place chicken in the center, brush with Dijon and wrap tightly into a pouch. Cook for 20 minutes or until cooked through. Steam broccoli and serve with chicken.
So all in all I'm very glad that I did this 6 Day Sim Down. I was able to experience a GREAT program with Hip Hop Abs and I cant speak highly enough about the way that Beachbody has combined this great workout with awesome recipes
If you are ready to jump on board and get started with clean eating and your own weight loss journey I would like to personally invite you to my 30 day Clean Eating and Shakeology challenge group starting next Monday, September 30th. We will be discussing the clean eating principles, what to eat, when to eat, and how much to eat. We will incorporate Shakeology as 1 meal each day (whatever meal you choose). Exercise is optional, but is encouraged. The only requirements are that I am your official Beachbody Coach and that you commit to completing the 30 days with Shakeology. And as an ADDED BONUS for those who are reading this blog post I will have an upgrade option where you can get your very own copy of Hip Hop Abs PLUS Rockin Body for FREE when you sign up. Add me on Facebook and shoot me a message that you are interested in the Shakeology/Clean Eating group and I'll send you the exclusive link for your upgrade!!
