The long road back.

I'm sure many of you feel the same way I do right now.  After having a great Christmas it seems so hard to get back on track.  There are still Christmas cookies and goodies in the house.  Plus any chocolates you received as presents or you simply bought yourself.  You body feels sluggish.  Your tummy is upset.  Your face may be breaking out from over abundant sugar intake.  Ahh we could go on and on but the truth is we have the power to change.

You have the power.  You have the power to give away or throw away the goodies, the cookies, the chocolates.  You have the power to shop for healthier options, to fill our fridge with real foods: fruits, veggies, organic meat, fish.  You have the power to not buy processed foods.  Your body recognizes real things not names on the back of a box that we can't even pronounce.   Here's the catch though.  It is hard to do this alone.  It is hard when no one is supporting you and keeping you accountable.  It can seem like the road back to healthy is going to be a tough one.. BUT.  You don't have to do it alone. 

I honestly don't think I could do this alone and thank goodness I found my support network.  I even created my own support network knowing what I would need to succeed.  I need challenges. I need goals.  I need rules.  I need encouragement. I need a group of people with similar aspirations.   Thank goodness for Beachbody.  With this company I have found all that I need and have created a support group that offers the encouragement that it takes for me to succeed.  That doesn't mean I don't stumble myself (cause Christmas goodies certainly got me!) but when I do I'm ready to get right back on track.  And I'm ready to help others do the same.

If this sounds like you.  Or you are ready to start!  Then please contact me and lets get you started.  Please fill the form out below and I'll be in touch!    

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Core De Force Week 2 complete

I'm excited to share that my challenge group and I just complete our second week of the MMA inspired program Core De Force created by beachbody super trainers Joel and Jericho.  

So let me tell you how it has been going for me personally.  I normally make it through the first week of a workout program no problem because I'm excited and on fire to start but then I tend to fade in week two and by week three I am probably not even doing the program anymore.  (I have finished 3 programs total in the last year and a half).  That has certainly not been the case with this program.  I actually look forward to working out.  I mean I get to punch and kick my way to an awesomely shredded body.  

Now week one I was a little uncoordinated and moved a bit slower without any really snap to my punches and kicks.  But I feel like in week 2 I really started to see improvement in my movements.  In week one I had a tough time with the workout Dynamic Strength, it has a lot of push ups in it.  But in week 2 I was blown away with how much better I was able to do it and how I could even try some of the more difficult movements without having to modify the entire time.

 

Here is Dynamic Strength week 2

I started the program weighing in at 151. (this is a 2 pounds heavier then what I normally am, I indulged a little before starting them program).  Today I was super surprised and weighed in at 145.  Say what??  Wowza!  I cannot wait to see what the results are at the end of the 30 days.

If you are interested in starting this program and want the support and camaraderie of a group I have my next group starting on December 5th.  We will be bringing the New Year in lean and mean and fighting machines!!  

To purchase Core De Force just click on the shop link to the right and go to fitness programs!

Core De Force Challenge started today.

I think I have been talking enough about this program for most of you to know that I was super excited to get started.  Today we started a 30 day test group who will be doing this program to the best of their abilities.  Trying to stick to both the workout guide and eating guide.  

Core De Force is a mixed martial arts inspired workout program.  I think I'm really going to love doing this program and I won't really feel like I'm "working out"  it's just going to be a ton of fun.  I mean who doesn't like to punch and kick!

Now for a little honesty time.  I was really really naughty this past week.  It was like mentally I knew I would be starting this program and I want to do it fully so I was prepared to eat super clean and healthy for 30 days, but the week leading up to this day I ate everything in sight.  And I mean everything.  Things that I shouldn't eat because they cause digestive issues.  Let's say like 3 doughnuts from District Donuts. AHHHH!!  So I did gain some weight this week.  My normal weight is around 147 and today I weighed in at 151.  So, this past week really did affect me.  But now I have a good starting point.  I took measurements and weighed myself and took before photos.  Here is everything laid out before you because I want to be honest and truthful with this so you can see if this is something you'd like to try!

If you want to do this program too just click on shop or go to the Fitness Program tab and fill out the application and I'll get back with you.

When I stumble I crash!

Yes, you see it that is one of my big failures on Friday night but unfortunately it is not the only one.

Friday morning starts off like most.  I get up and I get ready for work.  I packed some workout gear because I had a large gap in the middle of my day of no clients so I was hoping to get a workout in during that time.  I head off to work and have a great drive in with no traffic, I love when it is a nice easy drive in with no added stress.  After a few hours I have the 3 hour break so my workout gear comes out and take a stroll down to the waterfront.  It was a little cool and breezy but I knew once I actually got moving I would warm up just fine.

There is this new App on my iphone by Beachbody, BOD, where I can stream my workouts through my phone on the app.  Awesome!  I pull out my phone and get started on Resistance 3.  I didn't have any weights with me but that's okay I still got in a good workout.

After a nice cool down I head back to work and finish my day.  That's when I realize that my hubby will be out and won't be cooking dinner for me... boooo.   I think to myself that's okay you can just eat something light and healthy when you get home.  UH OH.  Nope, I probably should have grabbed something in Georgetown and staved off the hunger that was about to hit and dominant the rest of my evening. 

I get in the car and start my drive home.  About 30 minutes into the drive I am hungry,  I suddenly need food like now.  So, I do the smartest thing I can think off and pull over and get myself some delicious Taco Bell... AHHHH!  After 2 weeks of eating good and having no sugar I completely ruin everything.  LOL and to top it off I'm not even done yet.  I eat my crunchwrap in the parking lot then continue my drive home.  About 10 minutes later I find myself in front of a dunkin donuts.  Ummm how did I get here. Three sprinkled donuts later and now I feel ill.  

Yep that's it. When I stumble I totally crash and fall.  But the good thing is I dusted myself off and I am right back on track.  I will  not let one bad evening define my weekend.  I will not let one bad evening set the tone for the upcoming week.  I will not let one bad evening derail me from all the hard work that I've put in.  I will put it behind me and make healthier smarter choices.  I will not beat myself up for said evening.  (side note.. my body will though for a few days...lol stomach was not to happy about the choices).  Onwards and upwards!