I know I am just a week into my new workout and nutrition plan. So far I feel great. I have good energy, and I am rocking my workouts. I continue to read Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle. I am really learning a lot about by body .
Today I put on a pair of shorts that has been in my closet since Sheyenne was an infant. I never have been able to pull them up all the way. Today I actually wore them with no problem!! Yes I was doing the happy dance. Ironically it is Sheyenne's 9th birthday!. Yesterday I walked past my nephew and he told his mom that "Auntie Sharon has lost some weight." That tells me I am not the only one noticing changes! There is nothing more motivating than seeing results!
Sharon
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Summer Challenge
I am so excited to have started the Summer Challenge that Tom Venuto puts on his Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle Inner Circle. I started that officially this past Sunday. I have already made a lot of fitness minded people on the Inner Circle message boards. I am super excited that my sister Teresa is also participating in the challenge.
This is very similar to the challenge that I did over the holidays, just longer. This challenge is for 98 days. I decided to truly commit to the process that Tom has outlined in his book Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle. In the book, Tom recommends starting with his baseline nutrition plan which is actually a high carb, low fat plan. I realized that it is similar to the plan that Bill Phillips uses on his Transformation site. I decided that it wasn't going to hurt to try it. I officially implemented the plan on Tuesday of this week. I am utterly amazed at the energy that I have had this week. The plan also calls to eat 5 -6 small meals a day. I have noticed a difference using this method as well. I feel like I am eating "normally." There is no deprivation. I don't want junk. Eating frequently keeps the cravings down and the energy up.
I have been using some meal planning tools to plan my meals ahead of time. I have even started to make some new, healthy recipes. It feels great when it is meal time not to feel lost in my own kitchen.
In conjunction with improved nutrition I also changed up my workouts. I started P90X this week. So far so good! I am still using TurboFire as well. I didn't know it was possible to sweat as much as I have this week! The funny thing is my daughter Sheyenne sees me working out, then she wants me to workout with her. When it is nice outside we get on our bikes. We actually went and walked at the River Walk this past week. We ended up walking for a good 2 1/2 miles. It is good to spend true quality time with her. I have a feeling we will be out there a lot this summer. Today it was rainy, so we played some Zumba and a few other games on the Kinect.
It feels like this process is really coming together.
Sharon
This is very similar to the challenge that I did over the holidays, just longer. This challenge is for 98 days. I decided to truly commit to the process that Tom has outlined in his book Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle. In the book, Tom recommends starting with his baseline nutrition plan which is actually a high carb, low fat plan. I realized that it is similar to the plan that Bill Phillips uses on his Transformation site. I decided that it wasn't going to hurt to try it. I officially implemented the plan on Tuesday of this week. I am utterly amazed at the energy that I have had this week. The plan also calls to eat 5 -6 small meals a day. I have noticed a difference using this method as well. I feel like I am eating "normally." There is no deprivation. I don't want junk. Eating frequently keeps the cravings down and the energy up.
I have been using some meal planning tools to plan my meals ahead of time. I have even started to make some new, healthy recipes. It feels great when it is meal time not to feel lost in my own kitchen.
In conjunction with improved nutrition I also changed up my workouts. I started P90X this week. So far so good! I am still using TurboFire as well. I didn't know it was possible to sweat as much as I have this week! The funny thing is my daughter Sheyenne sees me working out, then she wants me to workout with her. When it is nice outside we get on our bikes. We actually went and walked at the River Walk this past week. We ended up walking for a good 2 1/2 miles. It is good to spend true quality time with her. I have a feeling we will be out there a lot this summer. Today it was rainy, so we played some Zumba and a few other games on the Kinect.
It feels like this process is really coming together.
Sharon
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Count Down to Summer Challenge!
I am doing the countdown to the Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle (BFFM) Summer Challenge. I will be starting on May 22, both as an individual and as part of a team. I am SOO Pumped! I was looking at pictures from the holiday challenge that I did this past winter. I have come such a long way since then! I know I will continue to make changes. Today I cleaned my refrigerator, It is sparkling and mostly empty. It is time to tighten up on th nutrition. I am going to read BFFM tomorrow. I need to formulate my plan and get it into action. I have been brushing up on my visualization and positive mind set.
I am dialing my workouts back a notch this week in preparation for starting P90X next week. I am going to do TurboFire, and maybe some light weight work with Chalean Extreme. I am very excited about doing P90X again. I last did it 3 years ago. I am in much better shape then when I did it last time.
I discovered last week that my summer clothes are too big! I bought them new last Spring/Summer. I am doing the happy dance!! My daughter has made several positive comments about my changes . The best quote to date is "Mom, your boobs look like real boobs now and not just a part of your belly." LOL She was serious too!
I am off to work on meal planning and a grocery list! Until next time,
Sharon
I am dialing my workouts back a notch this week in preparation for starting P90X next week. I am going to do TurboFire, and maybe some light weight work with Chalean Extreme. I am very excited about doing P90X again. I last did it 3 years ago. I am in much better shape then when I did it last time.
I discovered last week that my summer clothes are too big! I bought them new last Spring/Summer. I am doing the happy dance!! My daughter has made several positive comments about my changes . The best quote to date is "Mom, your boobs look like real boobs now and not just a part of your belly." LOL She was serious too!
I am off to work on meal planning and a grocery list! Until next time,
Sharon
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Continued Progress
It has been a while since I updated on my Fitness Journey. Since my last Blog I finished the first phase of Chalean Extreme and started the second. It is the Push phase and really my favorite. I love to lift heavier with fewer reps. I have been lifting heavier weights than ever, which has me super excited, because that shows I am getting stronger. The nutrition piece is still coming along. I just found some meal planning tools on the Transformation website that I know will be very helpful. I can tell a huge difference when I am eating right and when I am slacking.
I have discovered 2 new tools that have been a tremendous help in just the last few days. One is my Vibrams which I have tweeted and talked about on facebook . They are five finger shoes that when worn are very close to being barefoot. I can tell a huge difference when I wear them while working out. I am jumping higher, when I was barely jumping at all before. I don't have foot or knee pain. I feel awesome when I lift wearing them. I was most scared of the squats and using heavier weight, but there has been no problem at all. www.vibramfivefingers.com is their website. I actually purchased them at a store. I really want another pair, so I have a dry pair when I put one pair in the washer.
My other discovery is the Enell Sports bra. It is heavy duty, and really works. NOTHING moves. There is a little bit of a learning curve, as it has front hook closure that is fastened from the bottom up. That was the reason I didn't get one last year, I was concerned that I would spend more time getting dressed than working out. It really hasn't been that big of a problem. Having the right bra also helps with jumping and all aspects of working out.
I am excited for the Tom Venuto's Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle (BFFM) Summer Challenge. Similar to the holiday challenge , but much longer. This one is 98 days long. I am pumped to be on a team with my sister Teresa and 3 other amazing women that I have only recently met online. It is great to see the support we are already offering one another as we get ready for the Challenge. We are planning to start on May 22. Teresa and I will be using P90X as our main fitness program. I will also include TurboFire and other cardio programs that I have for an added boost. I am also looking forward to going on walks and bike rides with my daughter Sheyenne like we did last summer.
If anyone is interested in TurboFire, P90X or any other Beachbody fitness programs go check them out at www.beachbodycoach.com/shysmom.
Well, I need to get another workout in tonight. I also need to read Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle from start to finish before this summer challenge starts. That is an ebook and is found at www.burnthefat.com.
Sharon
I have discovered 2 new tools that have been a tremendous help in just the last few days. One is my Vibrams which I have tweeted and talked about on facebook . They are five finger shoes that when worn are very close to being barefoot. I can tell a huge difference when I wear them while working out. I am jumping higher, when I was barely jumping at all before. I don't have foot or knee pain. I feel awesome when I lift wearing them. I was most scared of the squats and using heavier weight, but there has been no problem at all. www.vibramfivefingers.com is their website. I actually purchased them at a store. I really want another pair, so I have a dry pair when I put one pair in the washer.
My other discovery is the Enell Sports bra. It is heavy duty, and really works. NOTHING moves. There is a little bit of a learning curve, as it has front hook closure that is fastened from the bottom up. That was the reason I didn't get one last year, I was concerned that I would spend more time getting dressed than working out. It really hasn't been that big of a problem. Having the right bra also helps with jumping and all aspects of working out.
I am excited for the Tom Venuto's Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle (BFFM) Summer Challenge. Similar to the holiday challenge , but much longer. This one is 98 days long. I am pumped to be on a team with my sister Teresa and 3 other amazing women that I have only recently met online. It is great to see the support we are already offering one another as we get ready for the Challenge. We are planning to start on May 22. Teresa and I will be using P90X as our main fitness program. I will also include TurboFire and other cardio programs that I have for an added boost. I am also looking forward to going on walks and bike rides with my daughter Sheyenne like we did last summer.
If anyone is interested in TurboFire, P90X or any other Beachbody fitness programs go check them out at www.beachbodycoach.com/shysmom.
Well, I need to get another workout in tonight. I also need to read Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle from start to finish before this summer challenge starts. That is an ebook and is found at www.burnthefat.com.
Sharon
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