T25 Chalean Extreme Hybrid Week 3

I can say that I'm honestly loving this hybrid! This week I was feeling more comfortable with the T25 moves and getting good form and I continued to up my weights a little more as well. I am trying to get back to my early morning workouts and this week I did really well. For me it is just something that I like to get done and off my plate. I feel guilty with it hanging over my head all day worrying and wondering when I'm going to fit it in.

Daily Post-Workout Accountability Picture for our T25 Challenge group

This weeks schedule was a little different...I'm really trying to find a way to work both programs in a way that works best for me and I think I found that. So I'll be trying this for the remainder of the hybrid.

Monday -Total Body Circuit / Push Circuit 1
Tuesday - Speed 1.0 / CLX rest
Wednesday - Lower Focus / Push Circuit 2
Thursday - Cardio / Burn Intervals
Friday - Total Body & Ab Intervals / Push Circuit 3
Saturday - CLX Burn it off
Sunday - REST

 I got away from tracking my food a little bit and my weight seems to be at a plateau this week so I'm going to go back to My Fitness Pal (mrsbez1 if you'd like to friend me) and start really logging it and measuring my portions to see if I can push past this. I also plan to change my breakfast next week to veggies and egg whites and cut out the oatmeal for a little while. But I am happy with the results I'm seeing in my midsection. I kept my food pretty simple and made larger batches for left overs so it was easy to reheat and eat through the week. I tried some REALLY good new recipes this week! The Sweet & Sour Meatballs from the Thin Kitchen (beachbody free gift) cook book were to die for and the Mushroom Chicken is always a family favorite!!

 Are you making sure you drink enough water each day? I know once the day gets going sometimes it's hard to remember so do something that works for YOU!! I suggest to my challengers to set a timerr on your phone, leave 4 water bottles out on the counter or even make yourself a note. Just get it in!! For me I found these tumbler cups work best. It holds 20 ounces and j can keep refilling it. I put 5 little post-it tabs on the counter and each time I finish the cup I throw one away. By the time I go to bed they all have to be gone!! I only need 75 ounces but I shoot for 100...hey it can't hurt right?!?!

I also enjoyed my Birthday Cake Vanilla Shakeology out by the pool on Sunday while I worked on my weekly goals. This recipe was AH-MAZING!!

Birthday Cake Vanilla Shakeology
1 Scoop Vanilla Shakeology 
1 Cup Almond Milk
1/2 tsp imitation butter extract
1 Tbsp non fat cheesecake pudding mix
Ice 
Top with sprinkles!! 






So that's it folks!! Over all I feel like it was a really good week! I was able to stay on track with my food and workouts, drank lots of water, had lots of YUMMY shakes and have results to show for it!!

If you are wanting to start a on a health and fitness journey of your own and would like a little help, support and motivation, I would love to chat! My last challenge group of the month is starting July 29th and we would love to have you!! Please contact me today so we can get you set up on a plan that works for you!!

How Much Water Should I Drink Each Day?

A question I get asked a lot in my challenge groups is "how much water should I drink each day?" And because there is not one set number for everyone I always tell people to drink half of their weight in ounces of water. So if you weigh 180 pounds you should aim to drink 90 ounces of water. I know to some drinking water is not an easy task and for others its down right impossible to do with out filling it with Crystal Light or some other type of no calorie, sugar free flavoring. However, these flavoring packets are terrible for you. They are full of artificial sweeteners and chemicals that your body does not need. So keep reading and I'll show you how you can flavor your water naturally and do you body a favor by giving it extra vitamins!!

First lets talk about HOW you're going to drink all that water in one day!! A couple weeks ago the assignment for my challenge group was to post your water bottle each time you finished it so we could keep each other accountable to reach our daily goal. I loved seeing all the pictures coming through and I was even tempted to go out and buy some of the super cute bottles!!

It wasn't until I saw Cody's picture that I had an ah-ha moment!! We didn't need a cute bottle we just needed to get a little creative. So I took to Pinterest and to Google to find a way that I could get in my daily intake in a fun and exciting way that would make me want to push hard to finish. Now my goal is 80oz a day but it's been rather warm here in California and I have been doing double workouts everyday so I am shooting for a gallon which is 128oz. It is a lot but I find that after a few days the trips to the restroom do decrease!! So I washed out our milk jug and marked the times with fun little words to keep me going through the day. I measured the bottle and set one inch marks every two hours. In the beginning I also had to set a timer on my phone so I remembered to drink up!

Tips for Reaching Your Daily Water Goals

So now that you know how much water you should be drinking everyday, let’s talk about how to make sure you actually get enough. Drinking over 100 ounces of water may seem impossible at first, but with these easy tips you can reach your goal in no time.

• Drink 2 cups (16 oz) of water before every meal: Science has proven that drinking 2 cups of water before every meal helps you to eat less during meal time and lose weight. If you do this three times daily – at breakfast, lunch, and dinner – you have already consumed 48 ounces of water.
• Morning and Night: Drink one glass (16 oz) of water when you wake up and another 8 oz glass before you go to sleep every night. This will add another 24 ounces of water to your daily intake. The easiest way to do this is to keep a glass or container of water at your bedside, that way as soon as you wake up and start your day, you can begin drinking water. I also find that if I leave a bottle of water on the counter before I go to bed next to the coffee pot or the microwave that it's front and center when I prepare my breakfast I drink it while I heat my oatmeal.
• Hot Lemon Water: Before I eat anything, every morning I have 2-3 cups of hot lemon water. This not only serves as a nice warm treat in the morning but it also serves as a detox and helps jump start my metabolism.
• Infuse Your Water With Flavor: Water doesn’t have to be boring and infusing your water with fruit, herbs, and other flavors can make it much easier to reach your daily goal. Try adding cucumber, strawberries,lemons, limes, and fresh herbs to create flavorful water. You can add them in individual Mason Jars or in a family sized juice pitcher and refrigerate over night.
  

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I hope to hear from you soon and good luck!!!