Ready Set Go - Hammer & Chisel

Hammer & Chisel Program Prep Week Done

Well after waiting for months to start the program, today is go time. I learned about Hammer and Chisel the newest program from Beachbody this past summer when the program was announced at our Coach Summit. It looked like something I wanted to try along with my husband. Typically I do the programs by myself but this one seemed like a good one for us to do together. For months we have been talking about it and were anxious to get started with it. Of course last week when it launched I was one of the first to get my hands on it and order. We did some prepping over the weekend to get ready. We made sure we had all of the required equipment, did our meal planning and prep along with our before measurements. Today we will get ready to take on week one of eight. I really was not looking forward to the before pictures and measurements but I know that this is necessary if I want to see any progress while I am doing this. The scale might tell you a number difference but the picture shows the true transformation.

One of the pros so far of this week is that our grocery bill was way down. I did not buy any foods that would get us off track from our goals that we have. It was mostly all fresh organic foods. Very few items that were processed. While we did go the organic route, not buying the processed snacks helped to save some money.

Our day one meals prepped and ready to be put in our lunch boxes before we take on the challenge. 

My husband and I are doing this competition style to see who can get the better transformation. I am in pretty great shape and eat clean 90% of the time. He on the other hand has not worked out in months and has been eating more junk food that he would like to so honestly my bets are on him for the transformation win. I plan to give him a good run for his money though.

Day one without my morning coffee before my shake. Added in the focused energy boot to help with my caffeine withdrawal. 

Check back weekly on my blog to get a progress update with how the week went and see our weekly meal plan. Stay tuned!

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The Masters Hammer & Chisel - Coming Soon

The Countdown Is On

Anytime a new Beachbody program comes out I get so excited, it almost feels like Christmas. The Master's Hammer and Chisel is going to be launching on December 1st. This is the most excited I have been for a program because it is so what I need right now and because my hubby claims he is going to do it along with me. I have done almost all of the different workouts we have and because of it, I am in pretty good shape but I have not noticed much change in awhile. I am at my goal weight and size but what I really want is some muscle definition. If I want that, I realize I have to pick up the weights. This program will do just that for me.

The Masters Hammer and Chisel is a 60 day program featuring two Beachbody trainers - Sagi the trainer from Body Beast and Autumn the creator of the 21 day fix and fix extreme will take you on a new transformation journey. The Master’s Hammer and Chisel includes aspects of bodybuilding, but also focuses on improving endurance, power, agility, strength, balance, and range of motion to sculpt a tight, defined physique. Workouts will be around 35 minutes long. You will need a little more equipment that most of the programs require. Your going to want a variety of weights as well as a stability ball or weight bench, a medicine ball, as well as a chin up bar or resistance band you can put over the door. I think the weight bench would be easier to use than the ball if you can make that happen. Not only will you get the 12 different workouts but you will also get the meal plan guide and nutrition book along with the color coded portion control containers to help you with portion control. 

On December 7th I will be launching an exclusive test group for my challengers and coaches. We will navigate the program together and challenge each other to see who can get the best transformation. While some might think starting a fitness program during the holidays is a bad idea, it actually is the perfect time and will put you ahead of the game when it comes to New Years Resolutions. No sense waiting until January to get fit. If anything this will help you stay on track over the holidays. Please fill out my application below to be considered for the group! I will be in touch and out you on a wait list to let you know when the program is ready for purchase!

This is what my week one meals will look like. Stay tuned for the recipes for some of these up on my blog. 

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Shakeology Cleanse - How Do You Do One?

Candy Detox Over...

Halloween weekend kicked my butt. Too many treats and lots of sweets hanging around our house. I was feeling yucky after lots of snacking, a few glasses of wine and missing a few workouts. I knew I needed a restart. So I set my mind to doing a cleanse. From past experience, I knew I needed to do this during the work week because if I am home, I fall off the wagon. There are too many temptations  not to follow the eating plan when I am there. I set my intentions for Tuesday - Thursday this past week. I was not too public on social media because I was worried I wouldn't follow thru this time. I hadn't done one in awhile and I knew it takes some serious will power, which I often lack, so I mostly kept quiet about it. BUT I DID IT!!!

I felt great during the entire cleanse. I was only hungry during the late afternoons, that seemed to be the most difficult time. I kept consistent with my workouts each day. I found I had more energy if I did them in the mornings. One of the days I did mine at night and it took too much out of me becasue I was running on E by the end of the day. I would suggest light activity and to do your workout in the morning if you are going to give this type of cleanse a try. 

I know you are curious... This is the million dollar question when I mention that I am doing a cleanse. WHAT DO YOU GET TO EAT WHILE DOING THIS? 

Each day you should repeat this menu of food options. If you need to have the salad for lunch instead of dinner that is fine. I switched it up one day. The green tea is going to help if you get hungry. 

7:00 am - Breakfast: Shakeology with banana in it

9:00 am – 8 oz of green tea and an apple 

11:00 am – Shakeology 

2:20 – Shakeology 

5:30 - Large salad (3 cups of greens and 1 grilled chicken breast cut up) Non – diary dressing 

8:00 pm – 8 oz of green tea

In addition to this I drank 60+ ounces of water each day. You would want to strive to drink half your weight in ounces plus some!

OMG - A salad never tasted so good. When doing the cleasne this will for SURE be the highlight of your day! 

Mid morning snack. Ate that baby down to the core. Makes you appreciate what you are eating so much more when you pay attention to what you are fueling your body with rather than mindless eating. 

I have to be really honest and tell you that on Thursday I caved. The ladies in my office were ordering lunch in and I had a slice of pizza. UGH I know right. BUT I am human and by the end of these cleanses your will power gets low. Even though I had that small slip up. I am proud of my results and feel MUCH better now. 

Less bloated and glad to be done! 

I don't do these types of cleanses to try to become more beautuful or to be skinny. I do it to feel better. The numbers on a scale don't make you beautiful. Your real beauty is on the inside, what the scale tells you means nothing. Don't do this cleanse because you just want to look thinner, do it because you want to feel better and get your nutrition back on track. I was on the struggle bus with my eating habits. Now I feel better, have lost the bloated feeling and am back on track. How much did I lose? 3 lbs. When you weight 120 lbs and lots of it is muscle, it is very difficult to actually lose weight. However I think you can notice a difference.

I am doing 21 day fix extreme right now to get preapared for the newest workout program The Masters Hammer and Chisel that will be coming out in early December. I want to be in tip top shape so I can get some serious results from that program. Remember healthy is a size that looks good on everyone!

If you are interested in learning more about how to begin incorportating Shakeology into your lifestyle or would like to give a cleanse a try. Please fill out the application below and I will be in touch. 

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