I’m 5 weeks postpartum with baby number 2 and I decided I needed to get back on track! So I joined a 5 day clean eating challenge with some of my fellow Beachbody Coaches and started working out. The first few days were HARD! I’m tired from choppy sleep due to feeding a newborn on top of taking care of and running around after a toddler all day! HOWEVER, I can say that I completed week 1 and I feel much better than I have been. I had some more energy from eating better and def had a “high” and burst of energy after my workout. Needless to say I will be going into week 2 with a little more confidence in myself 🙂
I always knew but really am convinced now that working out not only is good for you physically but mentally and emotionally as well.
yummy turkey burgers
We have an entire deep freezer full of Purdue ground turkey breast so last night we made turkey burgers for dinner and they were delicious!
1lb Perdue ground turkey breast
1 egg
1/2 cup chopped shredded carrots
1/2 cup chopped baby spinach leaves
oregano – to your liking
pepper – to your liking
mix together, separate into patties and grill!
We had zucchini, squash and corn on the cob as a side.
Great summer grilling that is HEALTHY! Enjoy 🙂
is age just a number?
For all of you out there saying I’m too old or I’d love to be 20 something again check out this great article saying that age really is just a number!
We should be honored to say that here in the US we have a phenomenal athlete playing on our world cup team that will be 40! Christie Rampone isn’t just a teammate but a mother and a wife. She is in better shape than most 20 somethings out there and has the work ethic and confidence to back it up!
Read the article and no matter what your age is remember it really is just a number. We are only as old as we feel and allow ourselves to act. You can work hard and reach goals at any age. It might get harder the older you get but NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE!
http://www.theplayerstribune.com/christie-rampone-this-is-40-us-womens-soccer-world-cup/
All or Nothing? What is holding you back?
Do you have the all or nothing mentality and is it holding you back? Are you the type that if you missed the workout this morning or had a bad meal you might as well throw in the towel for the day or for the whole week?
I often would struggle with this and think there is always tomorrow or there is always Monday. Well tomorrow comes and goes and another Monday passes by and the next thing you know it is a month later and you still haven’t seen a result. Moderation is key. It is ok to indulge every now and then and it won’t set you back as much as you think. However, blowing the whole day will!
As long as you can eat healthy and exercise 80-90% of the time you will still see results! Keep that in mind next time you slip up. Hop right back on track your next meal or get in a 15 min walk to get you back on track. It will be worth it 🙂
You don’t need to be perfect to achieve your goals
On the go snacks
With vacations and long weekends coming up that only means one thing … lots of time in the car = lots of snacks and meals out = unwanted weight gain! I know I have been the culprit of the old “we will just grab something when we get gas or at the airport”. With a toddler on our hands that makes life even harder and sometimes when she is hungry we aren’t in a position to grab something and feed her. So it is much easier when I prepare snacks and carry them with us! It also helps with the occasional meltdown over something stupid! Hey I can’t blame her I’ve been there and sometimes when I’m hungry I may just have a meltdown myself!
Check out this great link for HEALTHY easy on the go snacks all under 200 calories for in the car! Great article by Beachbody!
#mombod
With all the chatter about the ever (getting more) popular dadbod I thought I would share the MOMBOD! The super sexy, strong, I’ve been through hell body of a HEALTHY mom! Sometimes things just don’t go back to normal post baby. Sometimes lack of sleep and a needy toddler don’t allow for the awesome sweatfest you had planned!
Always remember if you are healthy and strong and able to hang with your kiddo you are doing something right! It IS NOTÂ about a certain number on the scale or size in the back of your pants. It IS about being beautiful on the inside and doing your best!
http://www.buzzfeed.com/laraparker/insanely-beautiful-mombods#.mtqOOdKj6o
R.I.P.P.E.D.
Who wants to get RIPPED for summer?!? More like who doesn’t want to get RIPPED for summer?
Come try out this high energy class that goes to great music and is a ton of fun!
Fit4U is offereing R.I.P.P.E.D. (Resistance, Interval, Power, Plyometric, Endurance, Diet) Training at a number of times!
Class options:
Monday: 5:30a – Fit4U Studio
Tuesday: 9:00a – Fit4U Studio
7:00p – Faith Fellowship Church
Thursday: 9:00a – Fit4U Studio
Friday (every other week): 4:30p – Faith Fellowship Church
Saturday (every other week): 8:00a – Fit4U Studio – check before coming to be sure it is the right class!
Fit4U IS NOW OFFERING CLASSES!
Check out the class schedule for the studio in NKY!
MONDAY: 5:30 a.m. = BOOT CAMP (Amanda)
12:00 = Lift & Tone (Angi)
6:00 p.m. = R.I.P.P.E.D. (Amanda)
TUESDAY: 9:00 a.m. = R.I.P.P.E.D. (Amanda & Angi)
7:00 p.m. = 3-2-1 (Angi)
WEDNESDAY: 5:30 a.m. = BOOT CAMP (Chris)
12:00 = Lift & Tone (Angi)
6:00 p.m. = R.I.P.P.E.D. (Angi)
THURSDAY: 9:00 a.m. = R.I.P.P.E.D. (Amanda & Angi)
7:00 p.m. = Full Body Circuit (Amanda)
FRIDAY: 5:30 a.m. = BOOT CAMP (Amanda)
12:00 = Lift & Tone (Angi)
SATURDAY: 8:00 a.m. = BOOT CAMP or RIPPED (Amanda)
10:00 a.m. = YOGA (Abby)
You will need to bring a Yoga Mat to class and if you are taking RIPPED you will need a set of light weights
Classes are $8 at the door
10 punch cards $75 and must be brought to each class
30 Day Challenge
Are you UP for a 30 day challenge?!?!
Fit4U will be starting a 30 day (everyday in June) challenge starting Sunday June 1st!
We will meet m-f at fit4u from 6-6:30am and you will get “homework” for saturday and sunday
healthy potluck and fun challenge day and a tank or tshirt of your choice at the end for those who complete all 30 days! (if you are going out of town or know you need to miss let me know and we can make arrangements)
cost: $150
12 WEEK TRANSFORMATION CHALLENGE
ARE YOU READY TO TRANSFORM? WHAT IS HOLDING YOU BACK?
Here is your chance
12 week transformation challenge starts Mon Feb 3rd – Mon April 28th
weigh in, measurements, before and after pics!
$25 buy in – email for more info! the more people the more money up for grabs 🙂