First, thanks for coming back! While the Healthbet Challenge started September 5th, I did join the challenge group on the 2nd, so I did get a little time to gather motivation, do some food research. Changing my eating habits was not going to be easy (still isn't).
September 2nd - awesome yoga class, I belong to a studio so I try to get this in as often as I can.
September 3rd - Do people use Shakeology as a meal replacement or a snack? I had to know, I was afraid it wouldn't be filling enough for a meal, but am I adding too many calories as a snack? Turns out, there's no right answer. Just follow your calories for the day (I use My Fitness Plan app to do that). I wasn't starting my shakes until the 5th so I had some time to check it out.
September 4th - Got in a walk with my cuz that day, yay!
Let's put the starting stats in right about here...
As of September 2nd, I share with you my secret... Again, you may weight more (you may also be taller, shorter, thinner, fatter - it doesn't matter, this is about your health... no judgments).
Weight - 133
Measurements:
Chest - 37
Waist - 35
Hips - 39
Arms were at 11, and thighs at 19 - there was no change in these throughout the challenge, so I won't mention them again.
Monday - September 5th - Official Start of the Challenge!!! Also, Labor Day, making it a tough day to start w/ BBQ's and all. Did I have a glass of wine? Yes, but I also offset it with more water than wine. Exercise for the day was a TOUGH Labor Day Class at the yoga studio. My first day of shakes, I made Strawberry Lemonade. Good start!
Day 2 - Shakeo - Fruity Colada, and a 3.24 mile with my husband. Want to also mention with my walks, I use the Walk for a Dog App (Wooftrax). We volunteer for the NJ Boxer Rescue, and just for walking, they donate money to my chosen charity. If you have a rescue or shelter nearby, consider it. If you don't, choose New Jersey Boxer Rescue.
Day 3 - Shakeo - Cafe Latte & a Yoga Class. I haven't even started PiYo yet. I gotta get on that!!!
Thursday, Day 4, Cafe Latte w/ milk (use something low fat, coconut or almond milk... I use coconut a lot). Yay, my challenge pack arrived!! On my rest day, I read a bit about PiYo and the eating plan.
Day 5 - Mocha Chiller, then I watched the Intro video that came with PiYo, but did the Define Lower Body. PiYo is low impact, but not low sweat!
Mocha Chiller Recipe:
1 scoop Chocolate Shakeology
1 c. cold-brewed coffee
(add 1 tsp. pure almond extract to make an Almond Mocha Chiller)
1 c. cold-brewed coffee
(add 1 tsp. pure almond extract to make an Almond Mocha Chiller)
Day 6, September 10th - Hot day out, went for a walk. No shake today.
Final day of week 1, started Sunday morning with a Pina Colada. Don't judge me. Also, did PiYo Define Upper Body.
Stats for end of week 1... (yes, I'm happy with the results, it's not a lot, but remember, I'm a skinny fat person).
Weight - 129 (down 2 lbs)
Chest - 37
Waist - 33 (down 2 inches, what?)
Hips - 37 (down 2 inches, yea man)
Not Sure about Shakeology, but Want to try some?
Disclosure: I am an Independent Beachbody Coach. I do receive a commission or discount on all products, but I spend my own money on these products because they work. All opinions are my own.
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