Well some how last week totally got away from me and I didn't do my week 3 review so I thought I 'd just combine it here with my week 4 review!
Week 3 and 4 were the last two weeks of the Push Phase of ChaLean Extreme for me. I LOVE this phase because it really forces you to push HARD. Week over week I've made it a point to try to increase my weights, even it if it was only by 2.5 pounds (selecttech weigts). But it's important to me to continue to see progress in my fitness routine. Another thing I really tried to focus on was form and speed. Chalene is always telling us to GO SLOW, and as easy as that might sound it's really not so easy to SLOWLY press 40 pounds 6-8 times over your head. But I did find that the more closely I followed her tempo the better and stronger I got and the more sore I was the next day. Which in my book is a good thing ;)
Weeks 3 and 4 of TurboFire were also great! I love, love, love TurboFire and ALWAYS will but I am finding that I am getting very used to and comfortable in the routines and finding that I catch myself slacking off a little bit. Sometimes I could be punching harder, jumping higher or kicking higher so for the last 3 weeks of this hybrid I will be definitely be keeping myself in check and giving it everything I've got. I only have a small window of time to do my workouts and if I'm not giving it my 110% then really what's the point?
Week 3 Schedule:
Monday: Fire 45 EZ / Push Circuit 1
Tuesday: Fire 45 EZ / CLX Rest
Wednesday: TurboFire Rest / Push Circuit 2
Thursday: Core 20/HIIT 15 / Burn Intervals/ Extreme Abs
Friday: Fire 30 / Push Circuit 3
Saturday: Fire 45 EZ / Burn it off & Recharge
Sunday: Core 20 / CLX Rest
Week 4 Schedule:
Monday: HIIT 15/Sculpt 30 and Push Circuit 1
Tuesday: Fire 45 / CLX Rest
Wednesday: TurboFire Rest / Push Circuit 2
Thursday: HIIT 15 / Tone 30/Burn Intervals/Extreme Abs
Friday: Fire 55EZ / Push Circuit 3
Saturday: HIIT 20/Sculpt 30 and Burn it off & Recharge
Sunday: Fire 30 / CLX rest
During the last 2 weeks I have decided to go back to not weighing or measuring. I find that I do much better with this method and I focus more on how I workout, what I put in my mouth and how my body looks. Yes I had an awesome year last year and lost 43 pounds but a great friend reminded me that this will not continue at this rate. It was like a ah-ha moment! Of COURSE the weight wont keep dropping like that, nor do I want it to so I need to not focus on the scale but how my body LOOKS! And also remember other successes like my clothes fitting better, more stamina during workouts and the ability to make healthier food choices with ease!
I also kept with the same eating plan all month. I know that some people think that is SO BORING...hopefully not my hubby if he's reading this lol, but I really do good when I get into a routine. I don't have to think about anything, I just grab and go and I already know which foods are going to keep my body satisfied and full between workouts and all afternoon long. This weeks challenge was Memorial Day weekend. Luckily we had a pretty low key weekend and I was able to keep the cheats to a minimum. By doing so and prepping for this week now I was able to wake up this morning feeling good and not freaking out about how I was going to get off the weekend weight!!
This coming week starts the LEAN phase of ChaLean Extreme. I've never done this phase yet so I'm really looking forward to it and watching how my body changes!! Stay tuned to see how it goes! 3 weeks till Vegas!!
It's officially April and Spring is right around the corner. We've had a pretty mild winter but I'm definitely ready for the warmer weather, chirping birds and spring flowers. I do know that most of you are not
ready for is the wardrobe that comes along with the warmer weather.
Everywhere you go there are subtle signs that warm weather is
approaching. The swimsuits hanging in the front of the store, the beach
bags, the sunglasses, the appearance of shorts and tank tops. It is a
constant reminder that you are going to have to bare your legs and arms
before you know it. Now, you can boycott the warm weather and vow to
wear pants all summer long. You can absolutely do that, but that
results in sweaty, sticky clothes and a bad attitude because you are
uncomfortable and hot. All of this because of the decision to ignore
that you have put on a few pounds or the ability to have self control
over the decisions you make.
The GOOD NEWS is that it's not to late at all. It's the PERFECT time to make a commitment
to your health. Maybe your short term goal is to lose a few pounds
before the summer. I want to eventually see your long term goal be to
live a healthy and fulfilling life. I would like nothing more than to
see you become a positive influence on those around you, to share what
you will learn and to truly make this a lifestyle change and not another
fad diet. Believe me when you start to make positive changes they're contageous!! Others will start to ask about the yummy healthy food you're eating or how you're getting your arms nice and toned so quickly!
So now what?! Here is my invitation to you! I will be starting a new challenge group this month. On April 15th you can join
my 60 day health and fitness program. During the 8 weeks I will teach
you how to make exercise a part of your daily routine by matching you up
with a Beachbody fitness program like P90X, Insanity, Turbofire, Chalean Extreme
and more to meet your needs. I will recommend a program that fits your
ability level and that you feel works with your time commitments as
well.
I will also require that you replace 1 meal a day with Shakeology.
Shakeology is a meal replacement shake that is all natural, helps you
lose weight, controls your cravings, keeps you full and gives you energy
to get through your workouts and the other responsibilities of the
day. You are only required to drink Shakeology during the 60 days,
afterwards you can decide what to do. The reason I require Shakeology
is because when you are learning to change your eating habits and are
adding in exercise this is one meal a day that you know you are eating
the right portion size, the right food combination and that you are
fueling your body for just plain good nutrition. I will teach you how
to plan out your meals, how to pair foods together to give you energy
and lose weight, and give you a plethora of recipes to help make your
meals easy and delicious. Every recipe I share has been kid tested and
husband approved!
As part of the Challenge Group you will be enrolled into my closed online support group.
In this group I will help you to set your health and fitness goals, I
will post daily tips, motivation and accountability. You will be
required to check in each day and post your daily activities. It's a
great place to feel connected to other people who are going through the
same life situations as you!
Does
this sound like something you would like to do? Then don't delay.
There are a limited number of spots available. I do this to keep the
groups small and allow me to provide you with the individual attention
that you deserve!!!
So now is the time, DO IT!! 60 days until summer....We have work to do!
Your second option:
Maybe you are not quite ready to do a complete challenge group but you
want to learn more about how to Eat Clean. Maybe you want to try
Shakeology but are nervous about the investment and whether or not you
will get the results you want. I am going to be running a 30 day Shakeology and Clean Eating group starting on April 15th
as well. In this group you will receive meal planning, recipes, tips,
basics on clean eating, support and motivation to make eating healthy a
lifestyle change and not a crash diet. We will incorporate Shakeology
and I will teach you exactly how to get the results you are looking
for. Then, after the 30 days is up you will have a great base of
knowledge to continue on with what works best for you.
Does this sound like something you would be interested in? Then, ask me now!!
There are some great options for you to get started. If you are someone
who enjoys doing high intensity workouts then check out the Insanity challenge pack!
This month only you can score the Insanity Challenge Pack which is the
entire 60 day fitness program, program guide and nutrition manual plus
30 day supply of Shakeology, free shipping, 30 day trial of the club
membership which has a meal planning feature and printable grocery list
and my support group as your coach!!
Other options include becoming a wholesale customer or Coach and saving
25% off of everything you order. No minimum requirements to become a
coach!
Maybe you are already into health and fitness and would like to run
groups like these on your own? Ask me how you can become a Beachbody
Coach and help other people set health and fitness goals and reach them
plus earn an income. Ask me how!
*Check into the support daily to share your progress
Nutritioncan make or break your results!! Let’s do this
together!!
**Want to take it a step further and purchase Shakeology
for the entire month? Purchase Shakeology HD and get $20 cash back from me!
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