Its Friday night, you want something quick and easy (and preferably healthy!!!) for dinner but you really don’t want to cave into ordering pizza….you have 5 minutes…options are???
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Its Saturday afternoon, you haven’t made it to the grocery store for the week yet but you have 5 minutes to throw lunch together – what do you turn to?
Enter—->Egg Scramble
This has become one of our go to meals! It is our meat less Friday dinner during lent, as well as veggie filled breakfast on the weekends and/or a quick, healthy, filling lunch! You can add as much or as little as you’d like and really you can’t go wrong!
WHAT DO YOU NEED:
(per person)
2 eggs or 1 egg with 4 egg whites or 8 egg whites (1 red)
1 cup chopped spinach (1 green)
1/2 cup diced peppers, onions, asparagus (1/2 green)
1/4 avocado (1 blue)
2 tbs all natural fresh salsa (1/4 purple)
1/4-1/2 cup shredded chicken or ground turkey (red – varies depending on the amount)
1 slice toast (eziekiel is my favorite, my hubby opts for GF Udis but its also relish in a burrito! – 1 yellow)
slat and pepper to taste
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:
Spray skillet with olive oil or nonstick spray and heat to medium/high
Sautee spinach, peppers, onions, asparagus and any other veggies you have on hand for 1-2 minutes.
Add egg
Cook for 3-4 minutes until cooked thoroughly
Serve alone or on top a slice of toast along with your favorite toppings!
There are so many options with this meal. Like I said above – its perfect for Meat-free Fridays and you can make as much or as little as you need! We often call it our “kitchen sink” meal where whatever we have left in the fridge at the end of the week gets tossed in the pan and mixed up! And if you happen to have any leftovers…they do reheat up well!
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Week 2 is almost a wrap and yes, I am still SORE!!!! I remember this feeling from when I first started my fitness journey almost a year ago and I know the sore muscles are worth the pain and simply a result of using different muscle groups!
Like Autumn always says:
“You can be sore today or sorry tomorrow!”
But all in all I am really enjoying this workout program and so are all my challengers!!!! One girl lost 4 pounds in just the first week…another 2 inches just around her waist…and most are feeling better and more energized (and sore!!!) than than ever before!!! I love surrounding myself with these like-minded people!!!
We tossed the Turkey Meatballs into the rotation this week and they sure were a crowd pleaser! I love that they are gluten free, full of flavor and freeze well – extra bonus!!!! They also made the perfect lunch on the go when my little guy and I were hanging out in the waiting room during my daughter’s gymnastics class – much better option than goldfish!!!
HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED:
1.5lbs raw 93% lean ground turkey breast
1 tsp. sea salt or Himalayan salt (Mineralize)
1 tsp. dry mustard
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 large egg
3/4 cup quick cooking oats
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
12 fresh parsley sprigs, finely chopped
1 Tbsp. tomato sauce, no sugar added
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (204 C)
2. Lightly coat large baking sheet with spray; set aside
3. Combine turkey, salt, mustard, paprika, egg, oats, garlic, parsley and tomato sauce in a large bowl; mix well by hand. (confession – I totally dislike touching raw meat…so I used this little gadget from pampered chef that you use when browning meat and it worked PERFECTLY!)
4. Roll mixture into 30 1-inch meatballs. Place on prepared baking sheet. (Again…touching meat issue…I used a cookie scooper and packed it against the side of the bowl, scooped out and waahla – perfectly sized, evenly cooked meatballs!!)
5. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until no longer pink in the middle.
6. Serve with your favorite sides!!!
NOTE: I doubled the recipe so I could freeze half for another week.
Let me know if you give them a try!!!
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I don’t know about you – but I am all about a fast easy healthy breakfast…and anytime I can sneak in a veggie in that first meal is an added bonus!!!
I prepped these over the weekend for a quick post-workout grab. We have an activity most mornings during the week so if I don’t grab a shower post workout its tough to get in – but at the same time – I need to fuel up after I workout so this is the best of both worlds!
I used to always have my Shakeology post workout but I’ve started saving my shakeo for when my kiddos wake up and I make a little extra for them…this cold and flu season is NASTY this year and I want to give them as many vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and probiotics and probiotics as possible…and this is the easiest and healthiest way!!!!
WHAT YOU NEED:
12 Eggs (poor planning on my part – I had 10…so I added in some egg whites to even it out!!!)
1 (10-oz) bag baby spinach, chopped
1 medium pepper, finely chopped
2 green onions, finely sliced
Salt (sea salt or Himalayan salt) and ground pepper to taste
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:
1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F (190 C)
2. Lightly coat a twelve-cup muffin tin with spray
3. Place eggs in a large bowl; whisk to blend. Season with salt and pepper if desired.
4. Add spinach, peppers and onions, mix well.
5. Evenly pour egg mixture into muffin cups
6. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of cups comes out clean.
I planned on eating these throughout the week (see my WEEK 2…21-DAY FIX EXTREME Meal Plan) but you can also freeze them in individual baggies for a quick grab and go later on!!!
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This is exactly how I got started and I am forever grateful I took that leap!!!
The wait is over but the excitement is still building!
I received my 21 Day Fix Extreme DVD package last week…and as you can see I received A LOT of STUFF!!! I went over what’s included last week but I wanted to share how I am preparing for this new program and the steps I go through when preparing for any program!
What to do to prepare for the 21-Day Fix Extreme:
READ! Not to sound like a school teacher, but seriously, read the entire packet. Everything that is in here is put here to help you SUCCEED and reach your health and fitness goals! You bought this program for a reason right?! Maximize it!!! You’ll see information about the “dreaded” before and after pictures, (just take them – trust me!!!) the workout schedule to follow, the nutrition guide, sample meal plans, great recipes to try, the equipment you will need, etc… The last thing you want to do is jump right into this and find out you don’t have something you need! You’re making an investment in your health treat it like one!
Make a meal plan!
Sure its Sunday, its my last rest day before my 21 Day Fix Extreme journey begins but I am still up bright and early so I can plan for my week! Nutrition is KEY! It plays such a bigger role than some think! Having a plan will help you stick to your goals, ensure you are getting all the proper nutrition, eating to fuel your body and therefore getting the most out of your workouts! Abs are made in the kitchen…and I’m looking for abs in this program, so I know my nutrition has to be spot on!!!!
I start by reading the book, figuring out the calorie bracket I fall into, then I make my meal plan and my grocery list! You’ll also see that I include my workout on the plan. This image also gets saved to my phone so I always know what I am to be eating and when!!!
Here’s my plan for week 1:
While a 21-Day fix meal plan may not necessarily be fit for the Extreme, the Extreme meal plan would be interchangeable for someone who is just starting out on the original 21-Day Fix.
You’ll see from above, I repeat a LOT of my foods! Having leftovers for lunch is a great way to minimize prep time! I also like to double up on a dinner or two (like Monday and Wednesday’s plan!) I’m trying a few new things out like the Veggie Egg cups, Cashew and Oat Pancakes and the Turkey Chili – all recipes found in the nutrition guide! The biggest change for me coming off the 21-Day Fix meal plan is reducing my yogurt. I used to eat Greek yogurt every day!!! But in the book, Autumn includes her favorites and what she personally eats and yogurt is not on the list! While I am not looking to totally duplicate her competition plan at this time, I am trying to maximize my results while planning for something I know I can sustain without feeling deprived. I’ve greatly reduced it and I am really focusing on keeping the week Gluten Free to reduce bloating I often feel when eating gluten! This is not something required but something I am personally doing to see how I feel!!!
And while planning is the harder part of the battle, make sure you make time to grocery shop, and prep all your food! I like to prep for as much of the week as possible but at a bare minimum you should clean and portion out your fruits, cut up your veggies and have at least the next day or two of meals/snacks all ready!
“A Sunday Well Spent Brings a Week of Content”
Makes sure you have the proper equipment: Just like the original 21-Day Fix, you will still need two sets of weights – a light and a heavy set but you will also need a resistance band.
When I first started the 21-Day Fix I used either no weights or 3lbs for my “light” and then 3 or 5lbs for my heavy. Then I increased to 5 lbs and 8 lbs. I have dabbled in the workouts this week and while 8s are still a challenge I am going to grab some 10 pounders so that when the time to increase is there – I’m ready!!! The resistance band that is included in the Ultimate Upgrade DVD package is pink, 15 pound band. I have the red one from T25 and it worked great for Pilates. Just make sure you have a band you can use!!!
Make sure the DVDs work! So I know this sounds a bit off but trust me on this one. Sometimes DVDs skip. Often? Not really! I personally have nearly every workout program Beachbody sells and I have never had it happen to me. However, I know of others who have gotten up, dressed and all psyched up to push play and get their sweat on only to find out the DVD doesn’t work or it skips for some reason. So take a few minutes and make sure they all work.
Set Goals – You can set a scale goal, # of inches lost goal, new pair of jeans goal or anything you want, but make sure you know what you’re working twoards, otherwise you won’t know if you’re on track to reach that goal and you may not feel like you have something concrete to work for!
I don’t necessarily have a number in mind, but what I do want is more defined abs. I have been working out regularly for almost a year now. I am still in the best shape of my life but I continue to struggle with my snacks, primarily finishing my kiddos foods!!! I don’t know what it is but I just struggle leaving those last few goldfish on the plate! So while my main meals are typically on point its my snacking. So my goal is to STOP finishing their meals and realizing it is okay to leave that last bite of oatmeal or those remaining crackers! By following this goal, I know the abs will follow – I just have to stick to my plan! I know…sounds easier than its going to be!!!
Take your GOODBYE pictures and measurements – Before pics, Goodbye pics, whatever you want to call them – just take them!!! You want to make sure you have good lighting, wear minimal clothing (sports bra and shorts or a swimsuit is great) take multiple poses and SAVE them! Coming from the person who never took before pictures when starting my first program and who deleted the next set, just take them! You’ll be thankful you have them!!! If you have a timer on your phone you can even take them yourself so you don’t have to enlist someone else to do it for you! Its easiest to have someone else do the measurements but again, if you have to do them yourself, that’s okay too, just make sure you have them. There will be days when the scale doesn’t move but having these other benchmarks to turn to will help reassure you, progress is happening – consistency is key!!!!
Last but not least, BELIEVE! Believe in yourself, believe you can do it, believe that even if you have a bad day you can jump right back in where you left off. And make sure you share your goals with your family and friends – support is key!!! You can do anything you put your mind to, but first you have to BELIEVE!
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Its still hard to believe I’m one week shy of being an Insanity Max:30 GRADUATE! This program has been the most challenging fitness program I’ve ever done but I have to say…I’ve enjoyed every minute of it! Its all in the mind – believe you can and you will. Believe you can’t and well, you can’t!
My hubby recently started a hybrid of Body Beast and Insanity Max:30 so we have been able to join forces a few times. Even though he is still in month 1 he decided he would jump into the Friday Fight Round 2…talk about a happy Friday morning wake up call!!! I’m not 100% positive but his comment to me at about the 6 minute mark was something like “he said WHAT…this dude is insane” – but of course he continued to push though…and because he believed he could – he DID!
Not much can beat a sweaty SMOOCH ❤
I was fortunate to have a surprise visit from my mama this weekend and with most visits comes an early morning workout! This time Aubrie joined us as well so we had 3 generations, sweating, laughing, making memories and getting FIT – together!!! I love when I asked her if we could get a group picture and she immediately flexed…she’s so my daughter!!!
I don’t always do the optional Pulse workout but the timing was perfect this week! I always push myself harder when I work out with my hubby and the extra 10 minute ab attack really finished the week on a positive note!
With the final week staring me in the face I decided to make things a bit more simpler! I spent my Sunday planning my week and getting my meal plan together and focusing on reaching my goals! I really want to top all my prior max out times and I know in order to function at my max I have to fuel my body with the right foods.
I’m incorporating my new food obsession daily – man cakes – and sticking to basic, easy, balanced meals. We had a few social events this weekend that put me a little off track but I’m ready to focus and nail it this week!!!
Here’s my game plan!
And to all my 21-day fixers out there – the little color coded references stand true for you too!
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6 weeks down and 2 to go! I can’t believe I am in the homestretch!!!
This last week was a little different but challenging yet still!
I had an absolutely AMAZING weekend in the ‘burgh for Pittsburgh’s Super Friday and our Dream Team Celebration Saturday.
I got to meet our CEO Carl Daikeler:
I got to meet AND workout with the creator of the 21-day fix – Autumn Calabrese and try out her new 21-day fix EXTREME:
Of course we worked out…
But we also celebrated and ate, and ate, and ate some more!
So needless to say I needed a jumpstart for week 6 – enter a simple little cleanse – the 3-day REFRESH!
Sometimes its hard to get back in the swing of things. I’m a routine type of person. Keep me on my routine and I’m as happy as can be. Stray from that – and watch out! It wasn’t easy jumping back in…I could feel the bad nutrition choices lingering in my body but I knew the easiest way was to JUST DO IT – so I did!
Monday was a typical day and then I started the 3-day refresh on Tuesday. The guide says to do “moderate exercise” so I stayed with the modifier in Insanity Max: 30 on both Wednesday and Thursday but went full out Friday morning – what can I say I was feeling REFRESHED!!!
If you haven’t heard of this yet or given it a try – please consider it! I am not big on diets, cleanses etc… but this is different!
You can read more about What is the 3-day Refresh on a prior post but your daily meals look a little something like this —->
You really are eating all day long – its simple, vegan, small meals, some shakes and a few really good night sleeps! Trust me!
By Friday morning, the bloat was gone, I was down 3 pounds, 3 inches, rested and ready to continue on with my healthy eating habits!
These just goes to show you how important your nutrition is! I never missed a workout but that bloat was BAD! But hey – I’m back on track!!!
I wrapped up the week with a morning sweat mesh with my #1 by my side. We have a jam packed weekend so I got a jump start on my next week’s meal plan and off to music class and SAMs club we go!
Stay strong, be healthy, make good choices – and SWEAT TODAY!
Week 5 of Insanity Max: 30 also kicks off a Month 2’s brand new set of workouts. Talk about a jump in the intensity!!! These workouts are harder, require more endurance, and really put your mind to the test! You have to DIG DEEP and really focus to power through.
A lot of people have been asking for clarification on the term “max out”. The name comes from the fact you are going to MAX OUT during every single workout. You may not be able to complete the full 30 minutes at a Shaun T speed, but the program is designed to have you start with Shaun T as long as you can, write down that number you hit, and then drop to modify or take a short break. I am (usually) able to just switch to the modified and keep going but this week had a few moments where I needed to stop and catch my breath!
Max Out Cardio followed a similar format to the Cardio Challenge, adding in 1 minute “power moves” before each water break. I was happy with my max out time in this workout but they definitely went down here the rest of the week!
Max Out Power left me feeling like a human jello jiggler!!! My upper body just couldn’t hang with those dang pushups!!! I know my entire body is getting stronger through these workouts but push ups continue to be my area needing the most improvement!
Little secret – I used to be a gymnast! There was a time when I actually spent more time upside down than right side up…or so I’m told anyway!! I tossed in a few headstands while I was wwaiting for Max Out Sweat to load and I was certainly happy to see I could still rock out lots of my old moves!
This workout had me pushing HARD but I always remember hearing one of the girls from Month 1 workouts saying “when I think I can’t even do one more, I do 3” and that helped me to push through to almost 10 minutes before needing to take it down to modified!
By the time Thursday rolled around my body was exhausted! There were quite a few moves I was trying to attempt in Max Out Strength but the strength just wasn’t there! I didn’t want to stop completely so my solution was good old fashioned total body PLANKS!
I’m slightly embarrased to say I didn’t even make it through the entire first move in Friday Fight Round 2 before I had to drop down to the modified! I maxed out at 5:48! I hope I can easily say I’ll improve upon that this coming week but no joke – these workouts are flat out HARD! I guess the name Insanity is there for a reason!
I’m not sure about all of you, but although we’re almost halfway through January my nutrition hasn’t quite been like it was pre-holiday season! I was tossing it around back and forth and I have decided to tack on a 3-day refresh this week. I have done it twice before so I know what to expect and how to do it – I just need to put my mind to it and GO FOR IT! Luckily my mother in law is going to do it with me! I don’t know about you – but in something like this – accountability is HUGE for me. Here’s to making it through the entire 3 days – no cheating!!!!
With the changes to incorporate the 3-day refresh, my week 6 plan is as follows:
I’m not sure how my workouts will go Wednesday, Thursday and Friday mornings, but I’ll give it my best but may need to just stick with modified for those days!
Like I said above, accountability is KEY – whether its for the fitness, the nutrition or both – knowing someone else is counting on you or that someone else is going through the exact same thing you are is sometimes all it takes to convince yourself to put mind over matter and just DO IT!
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As I mentioned last week, I did a Wildtree freezer meal workshop over the weekend and I tried the first meal – Asian Ginger Plum Stir-Fry with cashews and it was a family hit!
You have the option of keeping this vegetarian or adding meat (I went with chicken). Now I will say the recipe you will see below varies slightly from the recipe I received at the party – but that’s what I love about these workshops…you make them your own and do what fits your lifestyle and your family’s lifestyle! So I reduced the amount of the grape seed oil and marinade, added some pineapple (which my hubby said was KEY!), skipped the bean sprouts, subbed out the baby corn for frozen corn and added some additional red pepper slides because, well, they’re my favorite!
My prep was already done and this meal took about 20 minutes total and it made enough for 2 full dinners! (yes, the leftovers heated up very well!!!)
Like I said, this was a freezer meal, but you could also prepare fresh by mixing all ingredients in bag one together and bag two together (although I do think it would be best to at least marinade over night!!!)
Asian Ginger Plum Stir-Fry with Cashews
In Freezer Bag:
4 oz frozen corn
8 oz package of snow peas
1 red onion, thinly sliced
2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 Tbsp. Wildtree Roasted Garlic Grapeseed Oil
2 tsp. Wildtree Garlic Galore Seasoning Blend
1/2 cup Wildtree Asian Ginger Plum Dressing & Marinade
1 Tbsp. sesame oil
1 Tbsp. cilantro
Optional: 1 can sliced water chestnuts, 8 oz
If you’re including meat, in a second bag:
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts – cubed
2 tbsp Wildtree Asian Ginger Plum Dressing
In smaller bag: 1 cup rice, Place this bag and freezer bag inside additional freezer bag so you have everything you need come cook time!
At cooking time: 1 cup bean sprouts and ½ cup cashews
Combine all ingredients in specified gallon size freezer bags and mix to allow seasonings to distribute.
To prepare:
1. Thaw overnight in fridge.
2. Cook rice in accordance with package instructions.
3. Heat large skillet to medium-high heat. **If using meat, heat a large skillet over medium high heat and pour contents of meat bag into the skillet and cook 3-5 minutes before adding vegetables** Add thawed bag contents & sauté until veggies are tender, approximately 15 minutes. When ready to serve, stir in 1 cup bean sprouts and ½ cup cashews. Serve over cooked rice.
I also forgot the cashews when I initially made it. We tossed some in with the leftovers but I don’t really think they were needed. I personally enjoyed the touch of sweetness from the pineapple!
I usually try to follow the foods and general meal plan using the portion control containers with Beachbody’s 21-day fix/Insanity Max:30. While this specific recipe is not 100% in line with those meal plans – you could alter the dressing by using the Asian Citrus Vinaigrette (see below) as well as olive oil rather than grapeseed oil for a delicious dinner!!
Asian Citrus Vinaigrette – From the 21-day fix nutrition guide
(makes 6 servings – 6 orange containers)
1/4 cup 100% orange juice
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 TBSP reduced sodium soy sauce
2 tsp raw honey
1/2-inch fresh ginger, peeled, finely grated
1/4 cup sesame oil
1. Combine all ingredients EXCEPT the oil in a medium bowl, whisk to blend.
2. Slowly add oil while whisking; mix well
Store any leftover dressing in a covered container in the refrigerator. If dressing thickens when cold, hold at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving. In addition to stir-drys this dressing is great on salads and drizzled over grilled chicken, pork or beef!
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Holy smokes I can’t believe I am wrapping up week 4 today! Halfway through Insanity Max:30 and more than pleased with the results so far! I know my nutrition has not been perfect (darn holidays and lack of self control!) but I will say I’ve been able to stay on track for the most part thanks to Shakeology and those handy dandy 21-day fix portion control containers!
I kicked off Week 4 with a side by side sweat session with my #1.
Oh and I topped out last week’s Cardio Challenge max out time by more than 9 MINUTES-SAY WHAT?!?! I’m crediting a huge portion of that to knowing my hubs was watching me! Even though we are doing different programs (he’s doing Body Beast) I just seemed to have a little extra umph knowing he was right there…Plus I got a little extra sleep overt he weekend since we were still visiting my in laws and the kiddos were bunking out with Gigi and Pap!
I had to veer off my meal plan slightly…with a long travel day and no desire to cook when we got home – we went for big bowls of Shakeology for dinner Monday night – totally hit the spot! I like to blend mine extra thick so I can eat it with a spoon but I still stuck with my 1 yellow (almond milk) 1 red (chocolate Shakeology) and 1 green (fresh spinach) containers from my meal plan and enjoyed every last bite!!! AhMAZING! The nutritional benefits alone are enough to ensure I am drinking my shakeology daily however the convenience aspect is a huge bonus! There’s never an excuse to NOT eat healthy. We always have shakeology and if nothing else, we have water to shake it up and gulp it down! Don’t forget – FOOD IS FUEL!
I had set a goal for myself to improve on my times as this is my last week doing this workout set. I stayed pretty consistent and/or improved all of my max out times slightly but the biggest jump was certainly on Monday’s Cardio Challenge! I even impressed myself!!!
The biggest change I’m seeing is in my CORE – oh yes, even post Christmas goodies – the abs are starting to show and….I like it!!! I still need to be a bit more disciplined in the kitchen but I’m getting there!!!!
I’ll admit…I’m excited to wrap up the first month but I can’t even imagine how Shaun T is going to amp it up for month 2…which in turn makes me a bit nervous!!!
I’ll be switching things up a bit this week for my meal plan now that I have some great new meals to try out! I spent Saturday morning at a combined Beachbody and Wildtree event where I was able to lead a group workout (we went with Cardio Fix from the 21-day Fix – wowza I am sore!!!) and some Shakeology samples for everyone to try and then we prepared 10 freezer meals using Wildtree’s line of organic and gluten free spices, oils and marinades.
I’ve done several of these workshops in the past but this would really interested me as the menu was Veggie Medley and its loaded with vegetables – something I am struggling to get enough of in these winter months!!! It was an awesome way to spend the morning, meeting new people, indulging in some black and white no-bake cookies, making some delicious new dinners, and getting our sweat on! Talk about PRODUCTIVE!
I’m excited to kick off week 5 with a whole new set of workouts! Here’s my meal plan (which is also 21-day fix approved) – for week 5:
Some people ask if I get tired of the same thing every morning for breakfast but honestly – I don’t!! Shakeology is far and away my favorite and healthiest meal of the day! My breakfast and snacks are pretty consistent daily but I know they keep me full and taste good – so how why change it?!?! I do switch up my lunches and dinners but everything else usually remains the same!!! Consistency is key right?!?!
There is a bit of the unknown over the weekend as I will be in Pittsburgh all weekend for our SUPER SATURDAY event (on Friday, lol)! The CEO, Carl Daikeler will be there to honor our top coach, Melanie Mitro, and Autumn Calabrese will be leading a live workout – its going to be nothing short of AMAZING! We have the event Friday night, a team lunch planned for Saturday and another celebration Saturday night…so I’ll be packing my Shakeology and water bottle for sure along with some staple snacks like almonds, apples and some protein bars and do my best to stay on track and HAVE FUN!!!
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Whew – I am happy to say that the best of the holidays are almost behind me! I love the family gatherings and sharing in all the celebrations but my oh my there has been food EVERYWHERE!!! I have enjoyed every last bite but I am ready to gear up and get back fully focused for Week 4 of Insanity Max: 30!
I am also very happy to say, despite the holiday chatter – I didn’t miss a workout and I even scored a few accountability partners along the way! My mama joined me Christmas morning and my hubby and I jammed out together while out of town with our laptops side by side playing our different workouts! Hey – you gotta make it work!!!
I love when my healthy living lifestyle rubs off on others! And with a trip to Texas thrown in this week I was totally banking on an outdoor run with my mother-in-law but mother nature was not on our side 😦
The workout schedule followed a similar layout to weeks 1 and 2 but Tabata Power was replaced with Tabata Strength. So it had a similar concept with going hard for 20 seconds followed by a 10 second jog/break but just as challenging!!! I continue to max out on the push ups series but I will say that I am noticeably getting stronger and even though I max out I am able to take a quick break, or go to the modified for a short bit then I’m right back in it!!!
One question I keep getting is about the max out times…So WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO MAX OUT???
So…when you first press play on the DVD you will go as hard as you can for as long as you can. When your form breaks, when you need to stop and rest or when you have to jump down and start following the modifier – you have maxed out. But you’re not finished! You can pause the workout, take a drink but you get right back to it!!! Sometimes a quick water break is all it takes and I am able to jump right back where I left off and others I take that break and stick with the modifier for a bit – but regardless you still finish the full 30 minutes!!! I hope that helps!
I’m anxious to see how I can improve upon my times as this will be my last week in this phase before moving on to month 2!!!
My week 4 meal plan is similar to prior weeks adjusting for a travel day in the air and on the road for Monday and a few get togethers with friends later in the week! One thing I’ve learned is when you host events – you get to pick the meals!!! Our NYE dinner will be cooked at home, by yours truly, with some filets, risotto and green beans! No need to go out to enjoy a little splurge!!!
(Although this meal plan is titled “Insanity Max:30” it is also 21-day fix approved. The color coded portion control containers correlate to the nutrition guide of the 21-day fix and Insanity Max:30!)
And there you have it friends, week 3 is a wrap, week 4 is planned, and I am mentally gearing up to close out 2015 with a BANG!
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get a group picture and she immediately flexed…she’s so my daughter!!!
s counting on you or that someone else is going through the exact same thing you are is sometimes all it takes to convince yourself to put mind over matter and just DO IT!
Maegan Blinka 