I'm Back!!! 6 Week Hard Body Challenge

It has only been four days since my "regroup" but I feel amazing. I had hoped to start fresh with a Monday workout - but it was Thanksgiving. That is some willpower I just don't f-ing have! I have tweeked my work out plan slightly, and started on Wednesday. I am doing a "self-inflicted 6 week hard body challenge" - my new plan is as follows:

Wednesday - Workout A
1A. overhead dumbell squat 12 reps
1B. pushups 12 reps
1C. dumbbell bulgarian split squat (F-ME!!) 12 reps
1D. incline dumbbell bench press 12 reps
1E. hanging leg raise (F-ME!!) 12 reps
Rest 60 Seconds
2A. goblet squat 12 reps
2B. dumbbell bench press 12 reps
2C. dumbbell lunge 12 reps PER LEG (F-ME x2!!)
2D. dumbbell chest fly 12 reps
2E. v-up 12 reps
Rest 60 Seconds
REPEAT (F-ME)

Thursday - Volleyball (I was sore as a ... well...what I was going to say is rude.)

Friday - Workout B
1A. single leg dumbbell straight-leg deadlift 12 reps
1B. pullup 12 reps
1C. cable pull through12 reps
1D. cable row 12 reps
1E. single-leg side plank 12 reps
Rest 60 Seconds
2A. barbell row 12 reps
2B. underhand-grip lat pulldown 12 reps
2C. swiss-ball hip raise and leg curl 12 reps
2D. rear lateral raise 12 reps
2E. cable crunch 12 reps
Rest 60 Seconds
REPEAT

Saturday or Sunday - 1hr of Cardio

Monday - Workout C
1A. single leg dumbbell straight-leg deadlift 12 reps
1B. close-hands pushup 12 reps
1C. incline dumbbell bench press 12 reps
1D. dumbbell step up 12 reps
1E. side plank and row 12 reps
Rest 60 Seconds
2A. lateral raise 12 reps
2B. lat pulldown 12 reps
2C. dumbbell bulgarian split squat 12 reps
2D. pushup and row 12 reps
2E. swiss-ball rollout 12 reps
Rest 60 Seconds
REPEAT

As you can see, there are a lot less "F**K MEs" in the second and third workouts, as I have yet to try them. I am not looking forward to tomorrow morning - but I have goals to reach. I am not weighing or measuring myself until the 6 weeks are done and can't wait to see how I turn out.

I made my chia pudding tonight (woo!) to have for dessert with tomorrow's tuna salad (tuna, spinach, green onion, tomato, avocado) and cottage cheese with fruit. I feel like I am getting back to basics and refocusing on my goals. I even juiced on Monday!

I am off to bed now, climbing the stairs one at a time, pausing 30 seconds on each one. My legs are burning. My knees are bucking. My back is aching. I think I need to speak with Marek about installing a stair-chair lift in the condo. I'm living up to my nickname of "Grandma"...

Goal Met. Now What?

I did it. After almost EXACTLY SIX MONTHS of new eating habits and working out, I did it. I have been holding steady at 135lbs for 2 weeks. I have lost a total of 13.4lbs since I started. I can't even believe it.

Even though I have reached this goal, looking back at my previous blogs I am disappointed in myself. I have been so busy (which I know is no excuse) that I have stopped meal prep. I haven't had oatmeal - which used to be a staple for breakfast - in weeks. I have not made super food fudge, granola bars, almond bites or chia see pudding in months. I have not juiced at least two months.

I used to work out every second day, now I'm at twice a week. I promised my PTNB that I would do stairs 5 times while she was gone to Italy last month - I went once, and then once at the gym. This is very difficult for me to write, but I promised to always be real with you guys, I need a new game plan. Starting after Thanksgiving on Monday. I need to change. Again. I know exactly what happened, I reached my goal weight and just stopped trying. I am still eating healthy, but not as picky as before. Even that has changed. And if i'm not careful, I'm going to go right back up to 148.4lbs. HELL NO!

So here is the new exercise plan, and I will have you, my audience to hold me accountable:

1. I need to do more cardio. So once a week will be the dreaded 1hr of cardio. Whether it is running, walking on an incline, stairs, elliptical, bike etc - I will do an hour. Cardio day will be Sunday.

2. I need to tone. Twice a week I will do my weights with a quick 10 minute walk to warm up. Push, pull and legs. Monday and Wednesday. Then volleyball on Thursdays.

3. Friday or Saturday will be squat and pushup day. Really quick. 30 mins max. I will make myself a chart and record how many I can do. Easy Peasy.

As for food:

1. Sunday night will need to be food prep for the week. I will make oatmeal, pudding, granola bars, fish, veggies etc. I need to start meal planning again, as I'm getting sick of tuna salad. I need to have fruit and veggies in the house to juice, as in the winter I need to get all the nutrients I can.

2. I need to try the new recipes I have saved on my ipad. Marek buys the groceries in our house, so it is really as simple as making him a list.

Goals:

1. Hit 130lbs. There is no reason I can't lose another 5 pounds. And that is my new goal. 130lbs before the new year. 2.5 months. I've done it before.

2. Stick to my work out plan. I am going to print a calendar and stick to it. I am also going to figure out new exercises that aren't going to bore me. I will ask PTNB for advice tomorrow.

3. Stick to my food plan.

4. Tone! Tone! Tone! I want my ass to look flawless by the New Year, as I am most likely going to Mexico with my family!

5. Write more blogs. Obviously. It has been too long.

Thank you for all your support! I can't wait to continue LEG TWO of my journey. xoxo