How to get through a 90 day workout plan

I know that when I started P90X in 2011 I was so excited about doing it that I just all about that tunnel vision and had my goal in mind. I knew that I was going to change my life and I was obsessing over the meal plan, printing the schedule I mean I WAS PUMPED!!!!! 

I was like Jeannette you are going to wake up at 5 AM and kill this THING!!!! OOOOO GIRL! I mean we all start that way right? SO excited and SO motivated I mean who wouldn't someone just told you about an awesome oppourtunity and hyped everything up for you and they lit that fire right. So how do you keep that fire on?

I know that there may come a point in your journey that you may get frustrated or antsy with the program that you are on, it happened with me when I did P90X. Here are some tips that may help you get through your hump! 

1.) Take everything one day at a time. 
        Try not to look at WHEN you are going to be done or how long you have left. Think about what you have already accomplished and how your body must change inside then out. 

2.) Don't post the WHOLE 90 day calendar up! 
      Just post your weekly workouts or write them in your planner so that you can see your goals for the week instead of looking at the future. You will get there when you get there. 

3.) Surround yourself with like minded people. 
     THIS one helped me out a lot. Being around like minded people helped me because when I hit "the wall" everyone was there to praise me and raise me up because they had gone through the same thing at one point in time. This is where challenge groups will become phenomenal for you because those people will actually be going through it WITH YOU! 

4.) Remember WHY you set out to achieve this goal. 
    I wrote my WHY on a piece of paper and put it on the fridge next to my good bye picture and put it in my bathroom mirror the 2 places that I frequented the most. I knew exactly why I was on this plan and I stayed focused on the goal but on the short term goal of completing every workout. 

5.) Remember the fire and the passion that you had when you started this whole journey. 
    Maybe you don't blog like I do and maybe you don't even keep a journal but you do have your memories. I know that I made a folder on my desktop with pictures of motivating people. I also frequented the P90X video that gave me the push to even ask for help in the first place. 

At the end of the day with anything, if you want to succeed you have to plan to. I know that every day there isn't going to be a great big fire of motivation and I know that things come up that will cause you to miss a workout. Stay focused on the goal and the prize at the end which is a healthier life for you!

Starting a new program can be a hard daunting task.

I'm going on VACATION!!!!!

When I got the invitation for this trip I was SO excited to be a part of it! I am one of 15 women that were exclusively chosen to make this trip because I was successful in making my business grow and I was growing a team so not only was I helping other people I am being rewarded for doing just that!!!!! I am seriously so excited!!!!!

Being a coach has change and challenged me in so many ways that I am consistently growing as a person and leader in my business. To be asked to come on this trip is an honor and I can't even believe that I get an all inclusive trip to go hangout for just working my business and helping others achieve their dreams!!!

So the trip is in a lodge in Pittsburg, there is availability for hiking and what not there I don't know if I will be going outside in the winter ha ha ha but it's available for us if we want to do it.

We will also have a hot tub, heated pool, food and drinks, and tons of space to spread out and bond with other women and men that are also going to be at the retreat. It is also going to be a training oppourtunity to learn from the people that are ahead of me in rank. Learning tips from the people is a GREAT reason to go! The training that we are going to do is going to be intense and we are going to be immersed with so much knowledge that I am definitely going to need a notebook ha ha ha!

I think that one of the biggest challenges being in the business that I am is that you are essentially by yourself because DUH it is your business, sometimes it makes it hard to grab that motivation by the horns and do the things that you are supposed to in this business when you are having a bad day or things really aren't working your way. I mean there is social media which is a great resource but being around like-minded people in this business is paramount if you are going to make it in this business!

I am so grateful for this opportunity and chance to be around others that have the same goal is going to fill the tank and keep me going!!!! I am soooooo so so so so excited and I can't wait to show you pictures of everything that we did while we are there learning to be able to help other people change their lives!!!!!!!

Where do you find the time?

It's a question that I am asked often when it comes to fitting in my workouts. My answer, I do it when I can but make sure I get it done that day.

I used to have a set time to workout but I have not yet found my groove at my current duty station so things switch around. I love waking up in the morning and getting my workout knocked out and I would LOVE to do that but at this time my pregnant behind would have to wake up at 4:30 just to get the workout it and that would mean sacrificing family time by going to bed at 7. So, I now either workout during my lunch break (my job gives me 90 min) or right after work. Since I am doing Chalean Extreme the 30 minutes of quiet time after work to get my workout in really works for me and on the weekends I do my workout 1 hour after eating breakfast whenever it is that I wake up and actually get to it so it's anywhere between 9-11 in the mornings.

I have a few tips that may help you find your groove to finding time to get your workout in.

Write out your schedule - List everything that you do so that you can see what your day looks like.

Look for an open spot - Look for an open spot in your schedule if it is something like TV time or quiet time maybe try adding your workout in there giving up 30-60 minutes of your TV time to change your life is totally worth it.

Schedule your workout - Fit the time in for your workout and make it non-negotiable NO IF AND OR BUTS it is your workout time unless something comes up like a vacation, a sick child, you are sick, or something else that can deter you. It becomes your job your workout is something that you HAVE to do because you HAVE to take care of your body and health.

Have a back-up plan - Things happen we all know this life waits for no one so always have a plan B in mind. If I know that I can't workout at 5 PM than I make the time during lunch to workout or I will get up in the morning to get it done or switch my rest day if neither works out with my daily things to do that day or I just cancel on my girls night out but that would probably be when trying to lose this baby weight ha ha!

If you want to succeed than you will do what you have to do to make things work. You would take another shift at work just to get some extra cash to make ends meet or for some Christmas money think of your workout in that way. It is something that you have to do and is a component of a healthy lifestyle.

How bad do you want it and how far are you willing to go to go get it? Maybe you should revisit your goals and why you started this healthy lifestyle and relight your fire to get there.

21 week Bumpdate

Growth: Mollie now weighs about three-quarters of a pound and is approximately 10 1/2 inches long — about the size of a carrot. You may also discover a pattern to her activity as you get to know her better. In other developments, her eyebrows and lids are present now.

Symptoms: None really, I have just been tired when I am TOO active (like 10,000 steps a day active) I have also been dealing with food intolerance issues but I am clearing those up little by little.

Weight/Belly: Don't really know the last time that I checked I was 10-11 pounds up it may be more I don't know.

Maternity Clothes: Yes I am in them for my jeans but other than that no. I ordered some maternity shirts that were on sale at Old Navy but they don’t look maternity which is awesome. What is the deal with some maternity clothes anyway? Why do some designers think that being pregnant means you have to dress like a 50 year old with no fashion sense? I swear it is such a challenge with maternity clothes lol. Jessica Simpson has a GREAT line at Motherhood I am just not willing to break the bank there I did buy a pair of jeans on sale but that’s it. I have also fallen in love with Tami’s from Old Navy I just bought some a sz bigger LOL.

Movement: Lots! None that my husband can feel consistently over time. He has felt her once lol. She really likes to move when I am relaxed and not going nutso cleaning and what not.

Sleep: It’s been good but is it ever enough?

Cravings: This week…….CHIPS I have indulged once or twice but that has been the worst one J OH and Goldfish ha ha

Workout: Every day I have been following the Chalean Extreme schedule I am in the PUSH Phase now and adding in Turbofire on one of the rest days or after the lifting for an extra calorie burn.

Best Moment: Being able to take leave to go to Florida a week early to spend time with my son. I got my leave and everything approved and got our plane tickets!!!!! SO EXCITED to go to WARM weather!!!!

Goals: To eat as healthy as I can while I am home on vacation and get ALL my workouts in! Also, the most important to have a blast with my kids!

Thoughts: I have realized that I am enjoying this pregnancy a lot. I am embracing all the changes that are going on with my body with love and admiration! I pray that this continues! I have had a healthy pregnancy and let me tell those of you that are reading this and want to get pregnant it IS possible to enjoy pregnancy and be healthy while doing it. I have had 2 unhealthy pregnancies and I hated them and was SO uncomfortable with them it was unreal! I am happy to have achieved a healthy pregnancy thus far with my little one! It has been such a blessing to be able to enjoy the process!

21 Day Fix Chellenge Group!

I can't believe it is finally here!!!! I can tell you that this program is going to probably BLOW P90X out of the water ha ha ha! Beachbody is starting to get LOW on inventory so NOW is the time to shop before you have to wait until the end of March and if I were you I wouldn't even attempt that! Because when the next batch comes though ha ha it may be sold out too! My 21 Day Fix is on the way and I can't wait to get it!


SO here are the details!!!! 

Date: Feb 17th  for 21 days

What do you need: Shakeology, 21 Day Fix, and me as your coach! 

Let's get this thing started and get you on your way to your healthier you! You have nothing to lose but a few inches and/or pounds ;)  


If you are interested go ahead to the Bombshell Challenge tab and fill out the application to be considered for the group!!!!!! See you soon!!!!!

Challenge Group FAQ

                                 

There are so many people out there that don’t really know what a challenge group is and it sounds kind of weird when someone is posting for their new one coming up. Unless you know what exactly I am talking about you probably have no clue.

I like to call mine weight loss challenges only because it is self explanatory. I don’t like giving people the wrong idea so here is a brief over view of what I do with my support groups so hopefully you will walk away from this well informed on what I do 

1. What is a challenge group?

It is a way for like minded people who want to lose weight to come together in a an online forum for motivation support and most of all accountability to get your workouts and healthy eating to become a priority in each other’s life. There are daily assignments, a meal plan, and your workouts.

2. What do I need to do in a challenge group?

You should have 5-10 minutes available daily to log onto facebook join and participate daily in the assignments. It will help build friendships and help all of you stay accountable and motivated.

3. Why would I benefit so much from a challenge group?

My opinion is that most people go on their weight loss journey by themselves. Ultimately you are doing this to change you but it’s always nice to have a cheerleader on the side. Occasionally you have a friend or two that come along but at some point if the whole group doesn’t participate you tend to let your goals fall to the wayside because it becomes a group thing and not an individual thing. Often times you go at this by yourself and when you lose steam there is no one there to pick you up which is why challenge groups are here. This way you have like minded people that all have the same goals and you are accountable to me, your coach and the members in your group.

4. What do I need to be in a challenge group?

To be in one of my challenge groups you will need to purchase or dig out and dust off one of your Beachbody workouts and purchase Shakeology. For the 21 days of the challenge you will be replacing one meal a day with Shakeology and completing your workout while following the meal plan provided or the one provided with your workout.

5. Why this challenge over any other?

Why  not? The only investment you will be making is an investment in your health. You have a workout and meal replacement shake that is top of the line and costs less than 2 sessions with a personal trainer or a few months gym membership. I mean seriously……..you wouldn’t even get anywhere with 2 trainer sessions and would you really make it to the gym every day? I don’t know only you can answer that question but throwing my workout clothes at home and not having to go anywhere is much more appealing to me than leaving my house and driving 20 minutes in rain, snow, or whatever to get my workout in. BUT to each his own and everyone has their particulars and way of doing things. This isn’t the way for everyone but why not stay open minded?

6. How can I sign up?

I really like to do an interview process for my challenge groups because I like to get to know an individual before actually getting them started. I really prefer to build relationships with people and let them know that I am truly there for them so that they can see that this isn’t just something that you are thrown into that perhaps maybe other coaches do. I truly care about your individual needs and want to get you through the challenge group with the BEST success possible! So if you would like

This weeks meal plan

Whew today was an awesome day :) I truly loved staying in this weekend and taking care of the house. I was able to go through my clothes and get them out of my closet to make room for some maternity items as well as clean out my sons drawers to make yet another donation pile. I was also able to get my workouts in and I feel so fantastic. It is such a difference in how I feel because I am rested rather than trying to make it through the day with waking up at 5:30 to get to work!

 

So, this week I was rather uninspired and didn’t really want to plan for any meals. I didn’t know really what I wanted to eat, there was nothing “calling out to me.” All the cravings I have been having lately has been for some sort of fruit so it is kind of hard to plan meals when all you want to do is eat fruit salad or raisins ha ha.

Usually for breakfast I eat the same things. Lunch is a toss up so I make my meal plans for dinner J I will add my breakfast to the meal plan but seriously I eat the same thing every day and probably add a fruit on a whim.

For this pregnancy I have kept in mind to eat vegetables with every meal that I eat and not to eat out as often but to also enjoy myself and indulge at times for example, Friday our potatoes weren’t looking too hot to eat and all we had left was just chicken as we ran out of veggies so I just told my husband to go out to Wendy’s to get me chicken nuggets and fries ha ha! Well it was pretty good and I don’t regret it because in Jan I have eaten sloppy about 5 times.

So here is my meal plan for the week.

Monday:  B: 3 eggs scrambled, ¼ c peppers, 2 slices turkey bacon.

L: Salad with spinach, romaine, cucumber, scallion, applegate turkey, balsamic braggs dressing

D: Chicken, mashed potato, green beans

Tuesday:

D: Tacos with ground beef and homemade taco seasoning

Wednesday: D: Carne guisada (skinnytaste.com) w/ brown rice

Thursday: D: Beef lo mein (Body For Life Cookbook)

Friday: Turkey keilbasa with peppers and potato.

SNACKS: Apple with peanut butter. Bananas. Oranges. Grapes. White Chocolate Macadamia Cliff bars.

I kept it pretty simple this week. We are headed out of town on later on in the week so I didn’t fill it in for the weekend as we are going to be traveling. I hope that this helps you see that eating healthy isn’t hard. MOST times if you cook what you have from scratch you will totally be able to achieve a healthy lifestyle. I know that it takes time to cook from scratch and make everything homemade but it is totally worth it for your health. You will reap what you sow for sure in the health department. This is totally true as I am right on track for my pregnancy weight gain ;)