21 Day Fix Results

I am officially a 21 Day Fix graduate!! I was nervous starting this round because of all the knee issues I had at the end of last year, but I am SO glad I didn't let that stop me! I started slow, listened to my body and just took it one day at a time. I modified when I needed to and I pushed harder when I could.

I have been following the 21 Day Fix food part of the program basically since it came out so that part for me wasn't a challenge. But during these three weeks I felt myself wanting to mix things up, try other programs and do something different. But I didn't!! I followed it to a T (almost) for the entire 3 weeks. I did have to travel for work but I still got up early to workout before my flight and did some workouts in my hotel room using Beachbody On Demand!

So am I at my goal weight? Nope! I actually only lost 6 pounds and 2 inches from my belly! And I don't say "only" as if its not awesome! Because 6 pounds in three weeks is freakin awesome!! But I say it because this was just the stepping stone I needed to take me to the next level, I'm not stopping here!! 

Today my husband and I start Hammer and Chisel and I am SOOO excited to see what my body does over the next two months! I love lifting heavy so this is totally my jam!! I also love that it incorporates the same containers from the 21 Day Fix so I wont have to be trying to learn a new way of eating on top of everything else!

If you'd like to join me in my next online health and fitness accountability group starting February 1st I would love to chat with you!! You will get personalized 1:1 support, help with recipes, meal planning, motivation and tons of fun!! Please fill out the application below!

21 Day Fix Week 2 Recap

I was super excited and honestly a little surprised with my week one results of 7.6 pounds. I wasn't in disbelief, I worked hard, I ate clean and drank my Shakeology daily. But I am also realistic!! A drop that big in one week was most likely going to warrant a smaller drop for me the next week. I just didn't realize HOW much smaller. I definitely struggle with patience so when I weighed in yesterday to see my grand total results were only 8.1 I was a little bummed but then slapped myself back into reality!! 8.1 pounds in 2 weeks is phenomenal.

So as I enter week three, my knee started acting up again....go figure, right?!?! So I listened and took yesterday as a rest day and instead did my foam roller and lots of stretching. That seemed to help and this afternoon I'm looking forward to getting back on track with my workouts!

This week is a little crazy too because I'm traveling to LA for our Beachbody National Leadership Conference so my meal plan will not totally be planned out like normal. I'm keeping it pretty basic Monday and Tuesday (Breakfast - Shakeology/spinach/banana. Snacks HB eggs/apple almonds. Dinner Meatloaf, veggies, turkey burger/veggies). Wednesday I will travel but I'll be stocked with healthy eats in my carry on including apple/almond, shakeology and my shaker cup and then make good choices while dining out when I'm there. Beachbody will be covering our meals Thursday night - Friday night so I'm sure they'll be pretty healthy!

Workouts on the trip wont be a problem! When you travel with a whole group of Beachbody coaches workouts just happen!! Plus on Friday morning I'll be joining Tony Horton for a LIVE workout!! I am so excited for that, celebrity trainer workouts are the BEST!!

So as week three rolls out a little out of the norm I plan to roll with the punches, stay on track every step that I can and embrace this round of the 21 Day Fix before I begin Hammer and Chisel on Monday the 25th!!

Our next fitness and accountability group starts February 1st and I would LOVE to have you join us!! Wherever you are in your journey....whether your starting with the 21 Day Fix or ready to conquer Hammer and Chisel this group is for you!! You'll be surrounded my like minded women on a journey to better themselves, get healthy and fit!! For more information please fill out the application below to reserve your spot today!

21 Day Fix Week 1 Results

Last year I started working on "Project Get Your Body Back" and as much as I'd love to say that that was completed....it wasn't. But instead of beating myself up about it I'm choosing to stand back up, dust myself off and get back in the game. 2016 is MY YEAR!!!

So last week, January 4th, I committed 100% to the 21 Day Fix. I created my meal plan, went grocery shopping, prepped my food and got my DVDs ready to start. I was a little nervous because from November-December my knee was in BAD shape, some days not even being able to walk up the stairs. But my doctor said that I was cleared to workout and just listen to my body so thats what I did. I modified when I needed to, pushed when I could and I am so grateful to say that I feel great. It hasn't bothered me at all! 

I am proud to say that at the end of week 1 I am weighing in 7.6 pounds down!!! I was in shock! I had to go to my phone where I've been tracking and make sure I had the numbers right!! Now I know it may not continue to come off this quickly but this was definitely the jump start that I needed!!

Yesterday Ruben and I decided to start the 3 Day Refresh, so in addition to the 21 Day Fix workouts I will be doing the refresh today and tomorrow then back to the 21 Day Fix Meal plan on Wednesday!

Last week we tried 21 Day Fix Beef Stroganoff and it was SO good!! I love the fact that you can still eat some of your favorite comfort foods just cleaned up a bit!! Check it out and let me know what you think...

Ingredeints:

2 cups whole wheat linguini noodles

2 tsp olive oil

1 pound of lean beef

1/2 onion

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 cup fresh mushrooms, chopped

1 tbsp cornstarch

1/4 cup low sodium beef broth

1/2 cup non fat greek yogurt

Broccoli 

Directions:

*Cook noodles according to package. Drain and set aside. 

*Brown beef, onions and mushrooms together in a medium sauce pan on medium heat with 2 tsp of olive oil. Add garlic and cook for another minute until garlic is fragrant. Remove beef mixture and drain any grease from the pan. 

*Set this mixture aside. Use beef drippings from the pan to make a beef/mushroom sauce. 

*Heat pan on medium heat and add 1 tbsp of cornstarch and the beef broth to the pan, use a wisk to mix everything together and the liquid should thicken in a few minutes. If it becomes too thick you can always add a little more beef broth. 

*Once you have a sauce you can now add the beef mixture and greek yogurt together in the pan. The greek yogurt makes it creamy without adding sour cream. 

*Serve beef stroganoff over cooked noodles with steamed broccoli! 

This plate was one yellow of noodles, one red of beef mixture, 1 green of broccoli.

Week 2 Meal Plan

I look forward to crushing week 2 and am so excited for next weeks results!! If you're interested in joining my Fit for February challenge group on 1/18 please fill out the application below so we can chat and get you started!!