Thursday, May 22, 2014

30 Days until Summer


There are 30 days until summer! We're half-way through our Summer Countdown challenge, and you're halfway to your goal! You have 30 more days to focus on achieving it. But not today. Today, we party.

Crank up the volume on your favorite mix and cut loose! Whether you rule the dance floor in your own living room, or you invite friends for a night out, whatever you do today, DANCE! Dance like no one's watching, because most likely, no one is. Shake out those muscles that have been doing push-ups, jumps, and squats all week in your workouts. It's time to bust a move, shake that booty, throw your arms in the air and wave 'em like you just don't care, get low, low, low, low, low, low, low low.

Get you're whole body in on the action and relax. While you're giving yourself a break and having an awesome time, you'll be getting the benefits of dynamic stretching and build balance and coordination. Plus, if you're really cutting up the rug, you'll be toning your legs, hips, and core.

Dance for 15-20 minutes, until you're out of breath, sweating…and smiling. You'll be having such a good time, you might just keep on dancing! Today's challenge is a fun one - and anyone can do it!

Have a dance party every once in a while helps you bust out of the routine of working out every day and feel reinvigorated. Dancing can lift your spirits and boost your confidence. Plus, like anything, the more you practice, the better you are, so you'll be an even better dancer tomorrow.

Saturday, May 17, 2014

HOW TO GET LEAN AND SHREDDED



HOW TO GET LEAN AND SHREDDED


Ever wonder what it takes to get lean or shredded?
A desire by many, but I’ll be honest and share with you some of the most important tips on getting there.
1) Designed Meal Plan- specifically crafted from someone who has the background and knowledge to manipulate your body with food. ($$)
2) Eating 6-8 times per day
3) Eating the same foods and food groups for 3 months or more
4) NOT having a cheat meal or a “this won’t hurt” or “just this one” time meal.
5) Giving up alcohol
6) Giving up all sugars and processed foods
7) Giving up all seasonings, sauces, and taste
 Eating for fuel not for taste
9) Giving up on social outings or situations to avoid being around indulgence and restrictions.
10) Drinking at least 1.5 gallons of water per day, preferably distilled water
11) Taking handful of supplements
12) Doing Double cardio sessions per day
13) Weight training heavy 5-6 times per week
14) No gum chewing
15) No sweeteners
16) Egg Whites, lean chicken, white fish, sweet potato, green beans, asparagus, broccoli, oatmeal, brown rice are your best friends for at least 3 months
17) Giving up all drinks except for water
18) Being super sore
19) Feeling hungry
20) Measuring every food particle
21) Meal Prepping for the week
22) Carrying your food with you everywhere you go
23) Having multiple ziplocks and containers
24) Being looked at oddly in all social situations when you pull out your food.
25) Genetics
So, are you ready to go for it?
Honestly, I’d LOVE to be shredded, but I personally don’t enjoy living my life under such structure and restriction (at least to me, it feels that way as I have done this for the max time of a month)
Hoping this helps you and someone you know who finds themselves disappointed that they just aren’t shredded.
It’s ok. Find your healthy. Find your strong. Find your flexible.
 

Introducing Tony

Cute little video that my husband and I put together.