Days 18/19: Get Back up!

I love Maya Angelou..she always knew exactly how to word things...

This pretty much sums up my last few days this week..i have been thrown a few whirlballs the past few days..and yes my diet choices have suffered some..however i know that I am almost at the end of my first 21 days and that I have come so far..which means I will prevail!!

So here we are on days 18 and 19

Of 21!! Woohoo!! The finish line is near! People ask me is it hard?? Well what exactly is considered hard? Death? Grief? Loss? Those things are all hard..this is NOT hard my friends..this is about a lifestyle change..there is no magic pill..there is no quick fix..this is just the foods we are meant to eat fueling our bodies :)

Day 16: Arm day!

Woohoo, it's ARM day!!!! Another one of my favorite days...why you may ask?? Well because summer, aka tank top season is right around the corner :) And who doesn't love some sweet arms on a female?? Strong is the new skinny!!!

So now it's time to work on that booty!!! I am so excited because now I can choose from any workout that I want when I want with the new BeachBody on Demand! If I want leg workouts, I can choose from a bunch of DVDS now right from my home laptop or phone, simple and easy!

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I am also working on updating my Recipe section on my blog with a bunch of NEW recipes, so check back soon!!!

Day 15: it's the FINAL stretch!

Happy Monday all!! Time for some Monday Motivation! Remember your beauty is not measured in pounds!! And you mean so much more than that number on the scale! Embrace the fact that you are able to nourish your body and take care of it..because it truly is a gift! 💖

Today marks my last 7 days on the CTC plan! I decided to add in some extra abs and cardio this week..I cannot wait to see  everyone's results! 

This week is all about the final push..the final run to the finish line and the final fight! So many people would have given up by now when they think of foods or things they cannot have..instead I like to think of all the things I CAN have! I can have strength when I am feeling weak, I can have faith when I am feeling low, I can have encouragement when I am down..keeping positive in every day life sets us all up to succeed no matter what our goal is! Have a great week all!! I will be checking in on everyone! And let the final push continue! 

Day 13 and Day 14: ohhh the weekend!

Hello Daylight Savings!! 

So if i could sum up this weekend in a few words it would be ..hectic..busy..limited time..limited food choices..and while it could have been a much worse disaster...it just didn't go as planned..bummer!

The main issue with my foods was that I had no access to heat up my proteins :(

So while I prepared well, It was kinda out of my control! The cold pork and chicken just flat out stunk! 👎

Today was much better..but add in the time change and realizing at 3pm you have only had one Red container when you need 6 a day 👎..disaster again!

The good thing? Tomorrow is a new day..and it's Monday👍 i know how great I have felt on this plan the past 14 days and that will continue to push me farther..oh and how is it 5pm already?? And it's light out! ☀️ bizarre!

Whose in for the nice week of weather! I know I am!! Sun and warmer weather is definitely what the doctor ordered!!

 

Have a great rest of the weekend all!

It's Friday..Friday!! Day 12!

Wow I cannot believe we are 12 DAYs in!!!! What i cannot believe more is that yes while I am down a few pounds..I have been 100% faithful to this plan!! 😜 that's HUGE for me guys!! Because you do NOT understand..i LOVE i mean I LOVE sweets..and never thought in 21 days that sweet tooth would be vanished...like that extra roll on my thigh-cha-ching!!

So another weekend is upon us, and I have to say I am pretty scared because I will be traveling all weekend..usually when I am gone for the weekend I PLAN on eating healthy..but things derail FAST! No worries..i will NOT fail you guys! 👏👏

I am gonna pack my foods tonite because tomorrow is a CTC day..which means I need 100% on my A-game! ✅

With a little time and preparation, i know i can and WILL succeed! 

The only bummer is that my workouts will be on hold today and tomorrow..but I wont be sitting for much so that should hope balance that out! 👍

Have a great weekend all! And I will report back in tomorrow !! Let's pray I can contain all this excitement just to myself because this program is REAL!Like Autumn says "Give me 21 days and I will give you the body you always wanted" ✅👍💪

And remember your coach is alwaaayyys watching!

Day 11: LEG DAY...one of my favorite days:)

It's LEG DAY! And day 11 on 21Fix Extreme CTC plan! Commitment definitely delivers results! 👍✅💪

I feel amazing..#hellobootyshorts #helloabs

I can say for once I am super excited for shorts season! One of my favorite quotes from today is .."we don't quit when we are tired..we quit when we are done." 

This is so true! I upped my weights today to 12 and 20pds and I was tired..my legs were giving out..but my mind stayed in the game and I pushed to the end! I love love love seeing all the changes that can happen when you put yourself in the game at 110%!!

As far as my foods, I have seemed to keep alot of my meals the same during the week...reasoning being its just more fast and simple..I love the diced chicken breast for lunch with some cottage cheese (1.5 red) along with a veggie of some sort..the mustard is free and adds some ZING!🎉

I make sure to keep my tracker at my desk all day..If I eat it, I track it..simple as that! That way I can't sneak in a few treats and not know it LOL 😳

Day 10: Almost halfway there:)

I cannot believe we are already 10

Days in! My challengers are killing it! We have cleaned up our diets and we are all have amazing results! 👏👍 Everyone is right on target and I couldn't be more

Proud! This is my motto for today..keep going! We are halfway there and the finish line is near! You have come this far, so why stop now?

Many people are asking what are some of my favorite daily foods!🍇🍎🍏🍊🍋🍉🍓🍑🍈🍌🍐🍍🍠🍆🍅🌽

Think perimeter of the grocery store! That's it! All your fresh, wholesome goodness is filled with colors and flavor! I was once told if you think about all the processed foods out there, they really are all bland looking..I never truly thought about that until I put the cookies, crackers, white breads, etc etc next to my red peppers, green spinach and kale, red berries and so on! And now I see it truly makes a TON of sense!! The more colorful the food the more nutrition you are getting!! 

I am feeling better and stronger every day! And that's all that matters! 💪👍

Oh and speaking of feeling strong (and sore) have you ever taken an Epsom bath? I took my first bath in about 15 years tonite! It was an Epsom lavendar soak and was well needed and deserved! A great way to relieve those sore muscles  is to soak them! An Epsom bath is just what the doctor ordered🙏

Day 9: Carbs..Carbs..Carbs

Day 9 on the CTC plan and I am feeling the love for some carbs today! It has been 9 days since I started this plan and while I have lost all cravings for crap (woohoo me) I really am craving the fruits on those CTC days! 🍎🍏🍇🍊🍋...But I think that is a GOOD sign when you crave fruit!! 👏👏 instead of craving the other stuff (chocolate chocolate and chocolate--eeek😳)

My body is definitely tired and sore today!! I overslept my workout but am listening to my body..I required the rest..and rest is GOOD!! This is always a hard concept to learn when first starting out. We always want to go-go-go and when our bodies are tired, they show it in so many ways..It's okay to miss a workout when rest is required.💤💤

Sidenote...BTW here is my new best friend..Mentos gum! I have no idea why but I am obsessed with it...probably because it adds some fake sugar taste in 😳

Day 9 on 21 DFX and wowzer did I find a doozy! This is like rich and sweet chocolate-ness heaven!! PB and J Shakeology for my mid afternoon snack!!

Ingredients:

1 scoop of Chocolate Shakeo

1 cup (purple) of grapes

2 teasp. of PB

1/2 c unsweetened almond milk

Lots of ice to taste

Enjoy!!🍇🍇

Until tomorrow kids..nitey..nite 💤💤

Day 8: You can't outrun a BAD diet!

Happy Monday! Wow this saying is so very true! This program has taught me so much about how much nutrition plays a part in this whole process..and it is soo true you CANNOT outrun a Bad diet! Why are you spending hours at the gym while feeding yourself crap?? I 100% believe in the 80/20 rule..however I had hit a major plateau and wanted to see just how Far I could push my limits..and wow have I ever! 

I use to suffer from the Monday food hangover..what is that?? Well you know where you enjoy the weekend and feel so bloated and like hell on Mondays? Yep that was me! But not today! I can say I feel refreshed and ready to power thru the week ahead! 

So quit outrunning your BAD diet! If you wanna see results, you need to FOCUS in on your nutrition! Food is fuel people!! If you don't know whats in your food..then DON't eat it...plain and simple!!

i am Starting Day 8 on the 21DFX CTC plan and feeling great! i know that i am trying my best..and gosh darnit that is all that matters!! I am fueling my body and giving it the correct balance of nutrients..put in the time and the results will come!  Happy Monday all!! 

It's MARCH MADNESS time :)

 

Welcome March!!! I sure hope this month brings us some warmth and SUN!!!! For alot of people, March means spring break, fun fun!! This is also the time when we pull out our summer gear from last year and say...OH OH...what happened to me over the winter??? Well, no worries!!!!  21 Day Fix and 21 Day Fix Extreme is HERE!! Give me 3 weeks, and you will be back into the shorts in no time!!!!

I am on Day 7 today of the Extreme Plan..things are going good!!! Today I will swap out Yoga Fix for the Fix Challenge..This month I am also stepping up my game with the addition of T25/Max 30 on most days! I have 6 weeks roughly until the BeachBody Success Club Trip to Cancun and this is serious, kids!!! While my overall goal is not to lose weight really, it is to continue with my clean eating diet and overall toning..like Autumn says that bikini is gonna look smokin' :)

So today is Sunday which means it is a meal planning day...especially on a snowy day like today the kitchen will be busy prepping...I will then make a second batch of my foods during the week as well as next weekend I will be away...This will make sure to keep my diet 100% on track and help me with the evil vending machines while at competition :)

I love to keep my meal tracking and planning simple for the week...I print out the worksheets on Teambeachbody.com and use the eating plan book:)

Here is a great article on how to succeed all week ✅

http://www.popsugar.com/fitness/How-Lose-Weight-All-Week-28073282

I hope to have some progression pics posted by the end of this week, so stay tuned!!

And don/t do it for anyone else, DO IT FOR YOU!!!

Saturday fun-day!

I don't know about you but I LOVE Saturdays! Even though I am usually booked to the max at least I do NOT have to rise at 5am to start my day! I also love Saturdays because I can take some time to make my breakfast and relax while eating it!✅😳👍

Here is one of my favorite breakfast omelettes.

6 egg whites and frozen mixed veggies..

Of course starting off the day with one of 4 liters of water 👏👏

Today is Day#6 on Fix Extreme! Everything is going good and today is an Extreme day-which means fruit! 🍇

Today I decided I would add some more to 21DFX so i brought back my boyfriend-Shaun T..I added in Core Cardio from month 2 of T25 Beta and gosh darnit my legs!! 😳😳

That's what I love about all these at-home programs..you just pick and choose as you wish without ever leaving your home! Triple win!✅✅✅

Today also brought 30 degress and sun!!☀️☀️

Speaking of sun tomorrow is March 1st.which means next month April is time for Cancun!! Oh this looks like heaven:  If thats not motivation enough to keep pushing play I don't know what is!! 👙👙☀️☀️💪💪👍👍

Keep pushing play y'all!! Have a great Saturday! 🎉🎉❤️❤️😘😘❄️❄️

Day 5: Stay off the scale!

So I am five days in on my Countdown to Competition Plan..while I usually do NOT weigh myself hardly ever, I needed to for this plan to keep track of my progress and hold myself accountable...

Here is where most people get discouraged. They step on that scale and do NOT see a number change within 5 days, so they give up.  They start eating anything they want again and throw the towel in!  This is the part where YOU must take that "number" as it is, because it is JUST a number of gravity on a device..and keep going! Push harder, stronger and longer! Keep taking those measurements!!! Our weights fluctuate by the hour! Noone stays the same continuously because you are a human being moving person :) 

That being said, my number has stayed the same since Monday..it was a bad week with my monthly cycle where I also gain and retain water, but my Non-Scale Victory is that I am holding true to the program, my foods are right on track and I feel good!! And I know that all this hard work is and will pay off✅

Time to get this day started!! Then it's a Cardio Extreme Day type of day!

It's the weekend where I struggle the hardest, but not this weekend....because I have my plan and I am ready to conquer!!

Day 4: Leg Day!!

I am feeling it this morning! Back to carb depleting day on the CTC plan -it's Day 4 of 21! I am feeling good!! 👍💪 Bring on my mushroom and spinach omelet! I need some recovery food after this tough lower body workout! #legday

After hard workouts like this you need to FUEL, not fill your body! Here is one of my favorite breakfast:

Spinach and Mushroom omelet

4 egg whites

1egg

3/4 c raw spinach

1/4 c mushrooms

1 teasp. Coconut oil

Heat the oil in the pan.add the veggies then add the egg mixture.voila and yum!!

For snacks on CTC days I like

To utilize my one carb (steel cut oats) and peanut butter together..i like this as a mid-morning snack..then my afternoon snack is my Shakeology to hold me over until dinner!

Guess I was a little hungry today!

While this day has come with some pretty crazy cravings, I know i can always count on my chocolate friend to help me out!!! My favorite chocolate Shakeo is: 1 c water, 1/2 c unsweetend almond milk, 8 oz ice and one teasp. all natural PB! 

Tomorrow is Day 5! And heading into the weekend which is always my toughest!!! Its also when i like to double

Up since I dont have to be committed to my desk by 7am!! Let's see how I hold up!👍😳

Day 3: Time to eat some CARBs!!

So happy to be back up at 530 am for my morning FIX!!! Pilates Fix and Hardcore abs done! Amen to have the longer resistance band finally!! I LOVE this shirt because yes i AM closer everyday! And its an Extreme Plan eating day!! Time to get me some CARBS ✅

Ahhh breakfast never looked or tasted So good!!This Is absolutely one of my all time favorite breakfasts!  Its quick and fast and holds Me over well until mid morning! Check for this tasty breakfast blueberry egg muffin above under recipes :)

Snack time today was fantastic since my hummus/blue container is back!!! Side it with some fresh cherry tomatoes and we are set to go!!

 

Lunchtime was FABtastic..why you ask?? Because I am fueling my body!! With good whole foods!!

I have realized in my journey over the past few years that when I eat good whole foods I Feel Soo much better!! Me personally I feel as if my body cannot handle the highly overprocessed stuff..like the white breads, crackers, cookies, cakes, cereals etc...While I love the fast sugar high, I just feel better when my carb sources come from whole foods!

Here is my lunch from today :) a nice variety of color!!

So all in all today was a GOOD day!! My chocolate Shakeology finally came and I got to enjoy my Banana Chocolate snack at 3pm :) 👍✅

So tomorrow it's back to carb depletion day for the next 2 days..oh and the dreaded (JK) Leg Day! 😳 i better rest up! 💤

The struggle is REAL!

So it's Day 2 on CTC plan and I was really craving fruit today...As the day progressed those apples, bananas and oranges on the counter really started to haunt me! However I pushed thru. I had my snacks of cottage cheese and oatmeal with egg whites and then did Upper Fix before dinner..however I came upstairs to find these!!! I wondered why i was smelling fresh baked cookies while i was exercising! Though I actually thought I was daydreaming haha!!

The good news is that I passed on all of these! But I found it so funny that my hand was naturally ready to grab a cookie at the immediate site of it..while I was already eating my dinner! What was the point of that?? My point is that even as coaches we are all human!! And the struggle is real my friends! It's not about "go ahead and just eat one, you only live once"..it's that I made a commitment to myself for 21 days..and i KNOW that I CAN and WILL succeed :) 

I want to see how far I can push myself..how I can test the ultimate limits to the EXTREME! 

On to Day 3..an EXtreme Plan day..yay my two yellow containers and 2 fruits are BACK!! Ahh the joy of carb cycling :)

Week 1 Day 1 of 21 Day Fix Extreme, Countdown to Competition Plan!!

So here I am, it's approaching the end of Feb. and March is fast approaching.  Which means spring break aka bikini season is even coming FASTER!! Our group started 21 Day Fix Extreme two weeks ago and these workouts have been kicking my butt!! But there has been ONE problem, I have had multiple birthday celebrations, parties and Valentine's Day..so that means my food plan has not been 100% on point, ugh!!!

So today, I committed along with over 2,100 other coaches to the CTC plan (aka Countdown to Competition) Plan.  This is serious business kids..this plan alternates carb depleting days with the Extreme Food Plan, which in itself is serious enough ;) But to me this plan is also called The Countdown to Cancun plan, as our Team BeachBody Success Club trip is approaching fast!! 52 days to be exact!! (insert happy thoughts)

Here is an example of carb depleting days:
Breakfast:  Egg veggie cups
Snack:  Steel cut oats with 1 teasp. natural peanut butter
Lunch: Ground turkey with chopped veggies
Snack:  Shakeology with 1 teasp. coconut oil and 1 teasp. almond butter
Dinner:  Flank Steak with mushrooms and onions

Water: 4 liters

On my carb depleting days, I can eat 3 veggies/6 proteins/1 yellow (carb) and 3 teaspoons of fat or oils.

I was pleasantly full throughout the day and ate every 2-3 hours :)

Now onto the workout, tonite me and the hubby tackled Plyo Extreme.  I think the hubs is gonna have a hard time walking tomorrow, good thing his wife is a coach to help push him harder and harder :)

So you think the Extreme is all boring foods?
Think again!!!

Here's a great sweet treat!

Shakeology pudding from 21 Day Fix Extreme!
1 1/2 scoops chocolate Shakeology
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 medium banana
1 avocado
Blend until smooth.

Makes four servings....containers=1/2(red,blue,yellow) enjoy!!!

Thinking of joining me on this Extreme meal and fitness plan? Come join ME!! I have a great FB group going on now and they are bringing serious results!!!

21 Day Extreme test group is ON!!!!

I am so excited that the 21 Day Fix Extreme is here!! While everyone knows how much I love Shaun T., when you have a bad knee/hip all that jumping really takes a toll on the body day after day! I am so happy though that I finished Insanity Max 30 over the past 60 days (yay ME!) and can now bring my weights back (mama loves her weights) :) Plus, I just really miss Autumn! She is one tough cookie, and I truly enjoy her workouts!!!

The original 21 Day Fix® was designed to make losing weight so simple . . . you never had to diet again. That’s why it became America’s #1 home fitness and nutrition program.  Now, Autumn Calabrese has created 21 Day Fix EXTREME, to get you seriously shredded in the shortest time possible. This breakthrough 21-day fitness and nutrition program combines simple portion control, clean eating, and extreme 30-minute workouts to help you finally get the lean, defined hardbody you’ve always wanted.

What makes 21 Day Fix EXTREME incredibly effective and unique?

• You get seven EXTREME 30-minute workouts, one for each day of the week—so your mind never gets bored, and your body never adapts. The workouts feature a unique blend of steady-state aerobics,
resistance training, and explosive power moves that target every muscle in the
body—to help you get shredded fast.

• For your nutrition, you’ll not only bepracticing portion control—you’ll be eating
ONLY clean foods. No treats. No cheats. OH-OH :) No excuses. Plus, you’ll get Autumn’s all-new 21 Day Fix EXTREME recipes to help you achieve your very best results.

• No other program has you eating this well and working this hard. But if you want a lean six-pack, cut arms, ripped shoulders, and toned legs . . . you have to take it up a notch. It’s going to take guts, intensity, and drive. But, it’s only 21 days.  CAN YOU DO IT???

Still have questions on how the two programs differ??
Here is a great chart to help you decide which program would be best for YOU!!

Comparison chart 21 DF/21DFX

Take a look for yourself!!!

My test group starts this Monday!!! Me and a bunch of amazing ladies are going to be trialing this new program!!! Measurements will be taken, weights will be done, and pics will be taken!! I personally CANNOT wait to see the results!! I will be following the Countdown to Competition Eating Plan this looks like this:

You can follow me along the way here on https://fitmomalisa.blogspot.com and on Facebook at FitMomAlisa

To purchase your Challenge Pack of the 21 Day Fix Extreme which includes your first month's supply of Shakeology, CLICK HERE
To purchase the 21 Day Fix Extreme program without Shakeology, CLICK HERE
To purchase the 21 Day Fix Extreme program without CONTAINERS (DVD'S only), CLICK HERE