HOW TO WAKE UP EARLY AND WORKOUT

1. Go to bed early-
Don't drink caffeine or alcohol with dinner as it messes with your sleep cycle, and turn off electronics an hour before bed.

2. Prepare the night before-
Lay out all your workout clothes, iPod, magazine, etc. and put a water bottle in the fridge.

3. Put your alarm in the next room-
Once you're physically out of bed, it's not that difficult to get ready and go, but hitting the snooze button on your nightstand is way too tempting.

4. Keep your playlist updated-
Or keep new reading material for the cardio machine! Little things like this keep me excited about working out because I have something to look forward to.

5. Make it a date-
This is a pretty common tip but you're less likely to cancel if a trainer or friend is waiting on you.

6. Keep it interesting-
Don't do an exercise you hate! Walk your dog, pop in a video, meet up with a girlfriend or anything that seems fun to you. If you at least enjoy it, you're less likely to sleep in.

Body Beast Arms Day 31

Listen to your heart. Not your head. 

Body Beast Legs Day 30

Alright. Here are Day 30 pics. The lighting is poor but it is what it is. Can't see a whole lot of difference but I can FEEL it. 

P.S. I look a lot darker than I really am.

Fad diets give quick results but if you want LASTING ones gotta sweat it off AND eat clean. Anything worth having isn't easy. You have to work for it. Just like a DREAM JOB or that DREAM CAR. Why not that DREAM BODY?

5 min warm up at 3.8 speed 12% incline
4 min run at 6 speed 0%
1 min sprint at 8.3 speed 0%
Repeat 2 more times 

One of my favorite songs to run to. I want to strive to get 3 miles in 30 min.

Legs later today.

Snack today.

Pushed it with legs today. 15's, 20's and 25's. I better be sore!

Body Beast Chest Day 29

This was my snack today. Wishin' I was on that Beachbody cruise! I wanna meet Shaun T!

Be persistent.

Rest Day Day 28

Do you feel the same way? I just want to clean or something. Busy myself.

Body Beast- The Program

What is Body Beast?

It's a 90 day program with two schedules that you can choose from. Each schedule has three phases. Build, Bulk, and Beast. Adding up to 12 weeks. 

• Lean Beast 

For those that want to get big but lose some fat.

Build phase is 3 weeks- Focuses on creating a solid foundation.

Bulk phase is 5 weeks- Size begins to show and your body really changes

Beast phase is 4 weeks- Become cut up and chiseled. 

• Huge Beast

For those who only care about getting big.

Build phase- 3 weeks

Bulk phase- 6 weeks

Beast- 3 weeks.

I chose to do Lean Beast. This program isn't a program limited to "Meat Heads." That's what I thought at first when I heard the name Body Beast and saw the video. But it's great for women too. I'm glad I've given it a chance. I used to lift before babies and I loved it. I was in the best shape of my life. Now I'm getting those muscles back. FIRST OF ALL, I want to clarify something. Men get HUGE because they  have testosterone. Lots of it. Women have testosterone as well but typically it's very little. The only thing muscle is going to do to a woman's body is make it SMALLER and LEANER. Muscle boots metabolism and burns calories faster. Even while at rest. Sooo that means even while SLEEPING. Pretty cool right? This program is also great for new lifters. 

12 different workouts:

Build Chest and Tric

Build Back and Bis

Build Legs

Build Shoulders

Bulk Chest

Bulk Back

Bulk Shoulders 

Bulk Arms

Bulk Legs

Beast Abs

Beast Cardio

Beast Total Body

The trainer's name is Sagi Kalev, world renowned trainer, and former two time Mr. Israel.

All you need are some dumbbells and/or EZ curl bar, a bench or stability ball, chin-up bar or resistance bands with a door attachment and that's it. 

Pros

Program all laid out for you. Scheduled out, just follow the calendar included and push play

Workout from home

Minimal equipment workouts shown

Cheaper than a gym membership

Bodybuilding education

Body Beast's eating plan will show you what to eat to pack on muscle and keep it on.

Cons

Investing in equipment for better results or if you want to do another round.

Book of Beast-

Get all the details on how to train and eat like a Beast. Includes workout descriptions, training tips, and a 3-phase eating plan complete with recipes and supplement instructions.

Here are some results

If you have more questions in regards to Body Beast, or making me your personal coach message me on FB or comment below. I look forward to chatting with you!

Turbo Fire Chili

Chili for lunch today. What are you eating? Comment below.

Turbo Fire Chili Recipe
1 lb lean ground turkey
15 oz diced tomatoes, canned
15 oz whole kernel corn, canned
1 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves
15 oz black beans, canned
15 oz pinto, chili, or kidney beans, canned
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 pkg Lawrey's Chili seasoning
4 oz low-fat shredded cheddar cheese (optional)- I skipped the cheese! 

Brown turkey. Drain and discard any fat. Place all ingredients except cheese into a slow cooker. Cook for 4 hours on low, or 2 hours on high. Top with 1 oz. cheese, if desired.

Rest Day Day 12

Do something about it. You are in control.

Today is rest day but I'm for from resting. My poor littles. I hated running errands with my Mom. So boring. 

Chug these in 2 seconds flat! Chocolate milk fiend!

Breakfast Wrap

Lunch today. One of my favs! 

Wrap

avocado

black pepper

egg

salsa

Body Beast Shoulders Day 11

Sometimes I feel like:
1. I didn't burn enough calories. 
2. I didn't lift heavy enough. 
3. I wasn't drenched in sweat. 
4. Or I don't feel sore 
So I have to take a step back and remember this. 

My little man wants to play Candy Land today. It was one I enjoyed growing up.

Went for a run tonight. Wanted to quit towards the end BUT I pushed through.

Body Beast Cardio and Abs Day 10

I'm going to start telling myself this during Insanity.

…Or running.

I am so not a fan of cardio. I feel like I'm dying. BUT I got it in today. Along with some abs. Go get your sweat on and let me know what you did!

To all my PB&J peeps and the PB lovers, check out this PB! Only 2 ingredients. Peanuts and a little salt. So much better than Jiff with all those preservatives. 

Love that my little man loves to read now.

Insanity Transformation

#TransformationTuesday
 THIS IS WHAT SKINNY FAT LOOKS LIKE. I was within my BMI. I was considered healthy. My friends and family all said I was crazy for trying to lose weight. That I was skinny. I knew I wasn't and I needed a change. I didn't like what I saw. I'm still a work in progress but if I can change. So can you. We can do it together.

How did I do this? What did I do?

INSANITY. 

My Insanity transformation story. 

Check out my post for more info. 

Body Beast Back and Bic's Day 9

When I first started getting back into fitness I didn't take my nutrition seriously. I ate fast food, candy, and tried to make as many Pinterest recipes that I could find. Doesn't that site just post the most delicious looking cheat meals? Now I'd rather eat nutrient dense food and feel fuller longer. You're results are based on 80% NUTRITION 20% fitness. "You can't outrun your fork."

Back and Bis. Needed heavier weights for the back so I put to use all these bad boys today.

Thin Mint Shakeology

I wanted to try a new Shakeology recipe and thought it'd taste like Thin Mints. 

Chocolate Minty
1 serving Chocolate Shakeology
8 oz Almond Milk
4 oz water (I like more liquid)
1/8 tsp mint extract
Blend and add ice if you want

Could've been the almond milk but I wasn't in love with it. Maybe I'll try low fat milk next time. Dark Blue Moon and Reese's PB Cup or my favs right now.

Body Beast Legs Day 8

Too funny. 
Yesterday was the end of week 1 of Body Beast so it's weigh in day!

My favorite day! Was using 10's, 12's, and 15's. I need to bring in the bigger weights next time. It wasn't as challenging as I like.

Body Beast Chest and Tris Day 7

I love the surprises I find.

Workout done!

Rosemary Sweet Potatoes

2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary or 2 tsp dried
3 medium sweet potatoes
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

Directions
1. Preheat oven 450°
2. In a small saucepan, olive oil over medium heat. Stir in the rosemary.
3. Cut the sweet potatoes lengthwise into 1 1/2 in thick wedges and place in a large bowl. Season with the salt and pepper, and drizzle with the rosemary mixture. Toss gently.
4. Arrange the wedges on a large baking sheet. Bake for 20 min. Season again with salt and pepper.

Dark Blue Moon

8 oz Almond milk

4 oz Water (I like  more liquid)

1 scoop Shakeology

1 C Blueberries

Add ice

Amazeballs. 

Rest Day Day 6

I keep forgetting today is rest day! I want to bust out a workout but I know it is important. CLEANING DAY!