T25 Chalean Extreme Week 2 Review

My hubby fixed my weights and I am one happy girl!! I have been craving my lifting workouts and now I'm back on track! Like I said last week I tend to do better with lifting heavy and not as much cardio so my plan this week included a bit of both and I feel like I had a good mix and am starting to get results.

I wanted to share something that I struggled with this week, my routine! Last week I was on point. 5am the alarm went off I jumped out of bed, drank my E&E and crushed my workouts. This week I still got up ok, drank my E&E but got started posting in my challenge groups, chatting with challengers and coaches on my team and didnt get my workout in until noon. As much as this is a part of my job and very important things for both them and me I need to stick to my schedule. So this coming week I'm not getting on the computer until 6am when I've completed my workout!

Week 2
Monday - Chalean Extreme Push Circuit 1
Tuesday - T25 Speed 1.0
Wednesday - Chalean Extreme Push Circuit 2
Thursday  - T25 Total Body Circuit
Friday - Chalean Extreme Push Circuit 3
Saturday - T25 Cardio
Sunday - Rest

Another thing I'd like to point out about this week is that I was starving!!! I noticed it mid afternoon on Monday right after my workout. I stuck to my meal plan, drank lots of water but was just plain hungry. As soon as this started I remembered that the same thing happened when I was doing Chalean Extreme over the summer. But I was prepared.

I had actually prepared some extras snacks Tuesday when I made my meals for the week so I just grabbed a couple hard boiled eggs for Salsa Boats or peppers and hummus and was good to go. I've been really focusing on drinking at least a gallon of water each day too. Yes, this sends me running for the nearest restroom lol, but I know it will stop soon as my body will get used to it. 

This time of year is a busy one for every one but in addition to the "normal" holiday festivities we have over 10 birthdays in our immediate family between October and December where we usually get together for dinner and celebrations. So it is crucial for me to plan ahead when I will have my cheat meals so that #1 I'm mentally prepared to stay strong and not cave when I'm faced with foods not on my meal plan and #2 I enjoy it and don't feel guilty about it. This year I have done something I've been trying to do for years but haven't actually successfully done and that's bringing or making my own meal while others are eating other food. This year for my mom's birthday we had Chinese food. And as much is that is one of my FAVORITE foods it was also during the week that I had 4 other dinners. So I just talked to her and said that I would be making my own dinner as it was important to me to be there to celebrate with her but it was also important for me to stay on track with my training and clean eating. She completely understood and supported me an no one even batted an eye!! So while they enjoyed their Chinese food I enjoyed my spaghetti squash and turkey meatballs (all homemade!)

My meal plan this week was very similar to last week as I am following the Eat Clean Diet Stripped plan. I have been participating in a 30 day challenge group as a challenger instead of a coach and it is so much fun! I've forgotten what it was like to be involved from this side and my fellow challengers are just awesome! We've been sharing some great recipes, motivating and cheering each other on!

I am half way through the Eat Clean Stripped challenge group and will be starting a new 21 day TEST challenge group, Healthy for the Holidays on December 2nd to continue on my journey. I'd LOVE to have you join me. If you are ready to get a jump start on your weight loss before the year is over check out the details here and contact me to get started!!

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!!

T25 Chalean Extreme Hybrid Week 2

I am SO very happy with the decision to re-do week 2! This time I was very focused on my workouts, didn't miss a single one and stuck to my meal plan. I was pretty hungry this week but I think that's to be expected. Doubling up T25 with Chalean Extreme allowed for a daily calorie burn varying between 300-600+. I was also able to increase almost all of my weights this week. Since this is my second round of Chalean Extreme I'm pushing hard for muscle toning and definition.

I refer to my plan as a hybrid but I'd say it's really more of just double days. I am following both schedules in their entirety. Here was my schedule for week 2. I found myself working out later in the day when my son napped but it also kind of threw my schedule off so I'm going back to morning workouts this week!

Week 2:
Monday - T25 Cardio / CLX Push Circuit 1
Tuesday - T25 Total Body Circuit / CLX Rest Day
Wednesday - T25 Speed 1.0 / CLX Push Circuit 2
Thursday - T25 Cardio / CLX Burn Intervals
Friday - T25 Lower Focus & Ab Intervals / CLX Push Circuit 3
Saturday - T25 Rest Day / CLX Burn it off
Sunday - REST DAY!!

If you follow my workouts you know I usually eat the same thing...a lot LOL. but it just works for me to keep things simple. I have wanted to start leaning out my tummy so next week I've decided to follow an even more stripped plan and cut out my morning Oatmeal and switch to egg whites and veggie omelets and a few other changes but we'll go over that next week. Here is what I ate last week

 I did do some traveling out of town this week on day trips but I didn't let that throw me off track. As I ran out the door I grabbed a few snacks as I knew I would have a long day on the road and didn't want to be stuck eating at the drive thru. I grabbed apples and 100 calorie almond packs, my Shakeology packet and shaker cup and a few tuna packets. These were absolute lifesavers and I also had all the kids around me asking if they could eat the apples which made me smile from ear to ear because their only other option was packaged cafeteria food. 

Did you find this hybrid or these clean eating tips helpful? Do you need help with meal planning or daily accountability?  I would love to work with you in one of my monthly challenge groups and help you on your journey. Contact me today and let's chat!! 

T25 Week 2 REWIND!!

Yup, you read that right!! I'm about to get real right now, be candid and lay it on the line, show you that I'm HUMAN and that even I make mistakes and need a little kick in the pants from time to time. Here we go...

So I started week 2 of my T25, Chalean Extreme hybrid last Monday. I felt great, I pushed hard, ate clean and thought it was going to be a great week. Well shortly after my morning workout we discovered that my husband's ankle was swollen and black and blue, so off he went for x-rays and discovered a pretty bad sprain. I told myself that even though I was losing my workout buddy (we were SO stoked to be doing this as a team) I would continue on this journey strong and keep the spirit alive for him when he was ready to return. 

 So Tuesday rolled around and I was definitely bummed he couldn't work out with me and those ugly little excuses started to roll right in like a freight train. I can't believe I actually uttered the words "well I'll just make today my rest day and workout on Saturday", but I did. And I skipped my workout and went on with my day. For the most part I ate clean and stuck to my meal plan although I could have used some more water.

Wednesday came and I felt better. I actually knocked out TWO workouts, T25 and Chalean Extreme, I had my fire back. I turned up the music, had my son dancing next to me and I was pumped!! I sat there at the end of my workout trying to truly soak up that AMAZING feeling I was experiencing so that next time I didn't want to work out I could dig deep and remember how great I always feel when it's done.

Thursday, the 4th of July, came and I was confident that I would make good decisions even though it was going to be my cheat meal. I woke up early and did my workout before we headed out of town, made my 4th of July Shakeology and again I felt great about my decision to rise and shine! I started my day off with my normal pro-oats breakfast and brought some healthy snacks (apple/almonds and tuna packets). My brother-in-law and sister-in-law did some amazing BBQ and fresh summer salads so I knew I this cheat meal wasn't going to be so bad after all. I wouldn't be left feeling guilty for the choices I had made. My down fall was helping to clean up...not the cleaning up the kitchen part, but the "oh I didn't try this earlier, let me try a bite of that, oh this looks good" So after all was said and done my little nibbles in the kitchen probably added up to anther meal in itself...EKKK!!! THIS my friends is where I feel very guilty and was the start of my downward spiral...I'll spare all the details but Friday, Saturday and Sunday consisted of no workouts, fairly good eating, I had my daily Shakeology, but didn't stick to a meal plan at all and definitely felt sluggish. I have conditioned my body to expect certain things to make it thrive, regular workouts, Shakeology, clean eating, no processed or very carb heavy foods and I didn't deliver. I have no one to blame but myself, but this pity party is OVER!!!

Today my husband is back to work, and we have a new schedule we all have to stick to. For me this means getting up at 5am whether I like it or not. Getting in that workout and starting the day off right with a healthy breakfast. I've decided to take this story and give it a happy ending. That means that I will start week 2 T25/Chalean Extreme over again today. That I will not beat myself up. That I will prove its ok to make mistakes and fall off the wagon BUT you have to dust yourself off and GET BACK ON!! I have prepared my meal plan for the week. Shopped, cooked and prepped my meals and I'm ready to take this week head on. 

To hold myself accountable I will post here that my morning weigh in was 154.3. If you've been following my journey you know last week I weighed in at 153.2 and you may be thinking "WAIT...you're freaking out over ONE POUND?" But folks, you KNOW it's not about that pound. I am NOT a scale fan, its about my lifestyle choices that I'm unhappy. It's about not being the example of health and fitness that I aim to be. So it's time to turn the page and get this week on the road. Follow my progress at Healthy Girl Fitness and, stay tuned for an AWESOME week!!