Struggles with Staying on Track

So I've been wanting to share my recent struggles with staying on track. I seem to do better when I have a program that I commit too. Even though I had great success with 3 Day Refresh, I've had a tough time sticking to the 21 day fix extreme meal plan. I do great for a few days, or through the weekdays then weekends at the ball field or traveling and I'm back off track. I also feel like I get a little "big headed" when I lose a few pounds and before you know the BLTs, bites-licks-tastes have got me right back where I started.

With all that being said, one thing that really keeps me accountable is being a Beachbody coach and knowing that I am helping others so I need to be a good example. I currently am running two challenge groups with my success partner, Luanne. We have a "Love your body, love your Life" group-where most of our challengers are using 21 day fix. Our new group is "Are you Summer Ready" and it begins next week! Our FREE challenge group is "It may be April but this ain't no joke!" We have a daily calendar with a mixture of exercises.

The challenge groups work great and help me stay on track. The goal is to provide support, motivation and accountability. It reminds me of a Virtual style of the "Weight Watchers' Meetings. I've always had to have the support and the accountability. That helps me stay on track and not make a million excuses.

I hope that by me sharing my story it will help someone else get on track. I need help too staying on track so I'm putting it out there, watch me, message me, or call me out! I'm currently on day 4 of 21. I'm following the regular 21 day fix extreme meal plan. I might consider doing the countdown to competition the last week. I'm doing the 21 day fix exercises each day, as well as adding the Chalene Extreme because I want to build lean muscle. I've added some extra protein to my diet because of the double workout.

Please feel free to reach out to me if you have questions or need help with a particular program. I've completed many programs because I like to know first hand how they are so I can help with others have questions. Let's get FIT and HEALTHY!

Results are in-3 Day Refresh!

So after eating CRAP for just a few days, I found myself needing to get started with the 3 Day Refresh. I love how it always gets me on the right track to eating better and I always FEEL better. The RESULTS are in and I lost 6.0 pounds. I am doing something that makes me uncomfortable and showing my weight. One thing, I've learned in the last year is not to be a slave to the scale. In fact, I've gained weight since using Beachbody programs regularly. But I'm not upset by it because what I've gained is muscle and I haven't felt this good about the shape I'm in awhile. My clothes fit great and I feel great! 

Day 1-Day 1 of 3 Day Refresh-SO excited to start the refresh. I love the way I feel after doing and love the sleep that I get. I don’t do it to lose weight but that’s an added plus. I like to do the refresh about every 5-6 weeks, to get me back on track. A few bad meals and some unwise choices get me off track easy. Day 1 for breakfast I had a vegan chocolate shake with ½ frozen banana. Then mid morning I had a cup of green tea. An hour later I had a fiber sweep, ugh I forgot had yucky it tastes. You definitely have to chug it! For lunch I had a spinach salad with olive oil, vanilla fresh shake and a small apple. Snack was celery and homemade hummus. Dinner was a vanilla fresh and sautéed veggies. I was a little hungry tonight so I also had the vegetable broth. 

Day 2- On Day 2 I had a chocolate vegan shake with frozen cherries. It’s my favorite recipe. So I used my fruit option in my shake. I had a green tea, and then an hour later I had my fiber sweep. I packed my lunch and snacks because I was leaving for work. For lunch I had a spinach salad with olive oil, it’s so good. Along with my vanilla fresh shake and a small apple. After work I headed to a softball game so I took my vanilla fresh shake along with the sautéed veggies. I didn’t get hungry while at the game. I did miss eating sunflower seeds, as I always do this at ball games.

Day 3-Today is my last day of 3 Day Refresh. I had a great day. I had a vegan chocolate shake for Breakfast along with some berries (strawberries and blackberries). It was good. Then I had a mid morning cup of tea. So mid morning I had a fiber sweep, and today it wasn’t’ too bad. For lunch, (I had to take it with me as I was visiting schools), I had a vanilla fresh, a small apple and a spinach salad with olive oil. I found myself drinking a lot of water between meals. As a snack I had carrots and hummus. It was homemade hummus very good!  Dinner was steamed green beans and some roasted asparagus with slivered almonds. I was definitely satisfied.

Tips I have I have for you about 3 Day Refresh:

1. Make sure you look ahead and prepare. Some of my meals I repeated because it was easier when prepping and shopping.

2. When drinking the fiber sweep, drink immediately after mixing.

3. Drink lots of water, if not you could get a headache.

4. Set a timer to make sure you wait at least an hour between meals. 

5. I did find I needed the vegetable broth the first night. 

6. You CAN do without coffee for three days, I did. 

Let me know if you have questions or want more information about 3 Day Refresh! 

Meal Prepping and Planning

So working on another round of 21 Day Fix Extreme, but mixing it up a little this time. I will be using the 21 Day Fix Extreme weight plan, while incorporating a Hybrid of 21 Day Fix Extreme and Chalene Extreme. I have started this program once before but didn't get to finish. I love lifting weights, so I'm excited to add this to my workouts. 

I wanted to share my 21 Day fix menu for the week. I did some meal planning yesterday and meal prepping today. Excited to use these 21 day fix extreme recipes. I have made the Beef Stew before and it's DELICIOUS. Adding the butternut squash is just the right touch. Check out the recipe below:

21 Day Fix - Hearty Beef and Butternut Squash Stew

 

Prep time

20 mins

Cook time

40 mins

Total time

1 hour

 

Recipe type: Dinner

Serves: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1½ lbs raw lean beef stew meat, boneless, cut into cubes
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• ½ green bell pepper, chopped
• ½ red bell pepper, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes or 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cup organic beef broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp ground black pepper (optional)
• 2 cups cubed butternut squash
• ¼ cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large sauce pan over medium-high heat.
2. Add beef; cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until beef is brown.
3. Add onion and bell peppers; cook, stirring frequently , for 4 to 5 minutes.
4. Add garlic; cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute
5. Add tomatoes, broth, bay leaf, salt and pepper, bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat to medium-low, cook, covered, for 40 minutes.
7. Add squash; cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 - 12 minutes, or until sauce has thickened and beef is fork-tender.
8. Remove bay leaf; serve topped with parsley.
9. Twenty One (21) Day Fix Extreme a serving = 1 green 1 red

Check out this awesome, handy containers-Redi-Containers, I got them from Amazon.com. They are great for packing your lunches/dinners in the right portions. Check them out here:

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Reditainer® 3-Compartment Microwave Safe Food Container with Lid/Divided Plate/Lunch Tray with Cover, Black, 10-Pack

Hope your week is great! Let me know if you have questions or need anything on your health and fitness journey. Join ME in my next challenge group starting on April 16! Countdown to SUMMER begins.