30 Day Challenge - It's Over!

30 Day Challenge - It's over!

Hi guys!

Our 30 Day Challenge is over! Life got a little crazy... okay, life got a LOT crazy for me (which I'll tell you about later) and I wasn't able to blog the end of our challenge as soon as I wanted to. : ( I'm really sorry guys!! Family emergency!

Alright, here we go!
First, you guys need to take your final picture, if you haven't already. Put your starting picture next to your final picture and see the difference. You can also line your progression photos up and see the gradual transformation. If you're happy with your results, give yourself a pat on the back, you worked hard for this! If you're not happy with your results, still give yourself a pat on the back because you made a big step by trying! Now just keep up the hard work and don't stop, you'll get there! : )

This is my  2nd 30 Day Challenge

So now, depending on your goals, you can switch up your workout schedule. Working out 3-5 days a week is definitely a good idea, no less though! I will be working out 5-6 days a week.

I really like HIIT (high intensity interval training) workouts!! I changed my workout routine during the last week of the 30 Day Challenge and I really noticed the difference right away. My next fitness blog will be about my new routine and how great it is!

Now as far as food goes, stick with the rules of our Challenge, just add one cheat meal per week in the mix. It should be a planned meal. Planning the meal will insure that you are making it worth it to you, something you've been craving, it will also help avoid binge eating! These cheat meals are important. You don't want to feel like you're on a strict diet and can never enjoy the foods you love again (without feeling terribly guilty). Just make sure to remember your portion control. Keep in mind that this is not a "diet", "diets" fail. This is a lifestyle and healthy way to live.

Honestly, I like to let myself have one cheat "meal" per week PLUS one dessert per week. My desert consists of frozen yogurt with fruit and a little bit of chocolate (from Orange Leaf). Mmmmm! It does not consist of a huge piece of cake covered in disgusting icing every single week! BUT, if I know there is a birthday party or an event that I'm going to that week, I will skip the frozen yogurt and plan on having a very SMALL helping of a yummy sweet served at the event. Just be smart guys, use your better judgement and common sense. Remember that you have to live with the consequences of your decisions. You're the only one that can let yourself get out of shape and you're the only one that can get yourself in shape.

If you have a long road ahead of you to reach your goals, you might not want to have dessert every week, but if you really struggle with a sweet tooth and tend to binge and regret it, maybe you should plan a small treat each week, something to look forward to and won't ruin all your hard work. Just. Be. Smart.

After my first 30 Day Challenge I was so excited, happy and proud of myself! So much so that I wanted to do it again... so, I did! If you feel that you want to do this challenge again and aim for even BETTER results, have at it! No cheat meals and workout 6 days a week with no excuses!

If you need a refresher on what to eat and what not to eat, or if you're new to this blog and would like to try this 30 Day Challenge, click HERE to start from the beginning. :-) Happy getting fit!!

As always, if you need any guidance, advice, motivation, etc along the way, just let me know! I'm here to help! : )

Until next time!
Kaysi

Day 15 - 30 Day Challenge

We’re on week 3 and it’s day 15 guys! HALF WAY THERE!!

Now that we’re at our half way point,... I want you to really step it up. Is there anything you’re eating that is stretching the rules at all?... Quit it! This is a 30 Day Challenge. CHALLENGE... it’s not suppose to be easy. Give it up! You can do it, I promise.

Do you want to lose fat and get fit? Don’t cheat yourself in this challenge. Whatever you eat in private you wear in public, you’re only disappointing yourself. Remember that the next time you try to sneak a cookie.

Don't forget your weekly picture!!!

An update on me:
 

Well I feel great but I’ve hit that wall... that you all are going to hit at some point. It’s normal and expected for your body to make big changes in the beginning. Eventually, your body is going to peak out for a while. It WILL start improving again so be patient and stick with it. It is really frustrating though. As you know, I take pictures of my progress and I feel like I don’t look any different anymore. Ahhhh!! Well, I upped my workout intensity and am making sure I’m getting plenty of water. Gotta push through this stage!!! If you’re there with me, DON’T WORRY, WE CAN DO IT! : )

Here is a reminder of our food rules for the month!

Absolutely NO:
- Sweets
- Salt (or seasoning full of sodium)
- Sauces (such as ketchup, mayo, etc)
- Dressings (yes, even low fat!)
- White breads and potatoes (I really recommend staying away from all breads except for one slice in the morning. For lunch, at most, a wrap… no more after 3pm!)
- Pasta of any sort!
- Cheese (dairy)
- Carbs from grains after lunch (or at the latest, 3:00pm)
- Soda (yes, even diet), carbonated beverages, sugary juices and sports drinks, etc
- Alcohol

Absolutely YES!:
- Water, water, water! - You should be drinking no less than half your body weight in ounces of water!
- Green tea
- Pure juice (made with juicer, nothing added, just fruits and veggies)
- Veggies
- Lean meats

How are our workouts going? During these 30 days, you should be working out at least 6 days a week. Are you doing that? Feels good huh? : ) Step it up if you can! You only have 15 days left, make them count! Or if you haven't started it, START NOW!

We’re half way there... if you’re needing any help please let me know. I would hate for you to make it through this whole thing without trying as much as you wanted to or not getting as much out of this as you could. Don’t be afraid to ask for some assistance. I would love to help,... that’s why I’m doing this!
*I’m currently studying to become a personal fitness trainer

I’ve been doing this awesome interval workout and my entire body is ridiculously sore (which I love, btw!). I’m going to work on it a bit and do my first workout video. I’m so excited!!

I’m gonna try doing a new “Tasty Tuesday” thing too! So, tomorrow I’m going to post a recipe or two. Stay tuned.  ;-) 

Keep up the great work guys!

Xoxo

Day 9 - 30 Day Challenge

Day 9!

Into the second week now!

Talk to me!... How are you feeling? What are you still struggling with? What’s getting easier? Do you need any extra help with something? Do you have anything to share that could help someone else? Let me know! I’m here to help you though this.

If you haven't started yet, it's STILL not too late! Start on day 1 and I will help you though!
*I am currently studying to become a personal fitness trainer

Since our first week is done, I’ve decided to do a weekly update rather than a daily update. This week I will include detailed examples of my meals and my workout routine.

I want you to take a weekly photo of yourself for record and name it whatever week you're one.

Example: Week 2

The first time I did this 30 Day Challenge, my start weight was 126 lbs. I lost 7 pounds in the first week, bringing me to 119 lbs. By the end of the 30 days my weight was 120 lbs (yep, gained a pound back!). Honestly I don’t care what the scale says and neither should you! I obviously lost fat and gained muscle, so for me,… I only care about what the mirror says! I do not have a weight goal, and never have. My goal is to see what I want to see in the mirror. Lean muscle tone is my goal. Figure out what your goal is and see how close you can get to your goal in 30 days.

The reason I chose “30 days”,… Initially, I wanted a date on the calendar for me to work towards, a “light at the end of the tunnel”. All I wanted was to see how much I could transform my body in a month.

I also thought that 30 days would be an appropriate amount of time of being very strict with my eating in order to obtain a healthy life style.

After our 30 days are over... Stick with a workout routine. Stick with the clean, healthy eating. Allow yourself some wiggle room with "cheat meals". Just don't go overboard, remember the portion control! and don't make a whole day of it. We'll talk more about this once our 30 days are closer to being over.

Good luck this week! Contact me if you need any help our guidance this week! You'll hear from me soon! : )

xoxo
  Kaysi

Day 6 - 30 Day Challenge

  

Day 6!!! : )

This is our first weekend on our 30 Day Challenge. Are you sticking with it? I sure hope so! You’ll be so proud of yourself if you do!

It’s rainy and cold today but my Reesey pup and I just went for a run around the neighborhood. I also did some ab stuff too, I love the ab burn! 

 

 

My plan for the evening is to sit on my couch with my favorite blanket and my babies (aka dogs) and catch up on one of my favorite shows, Army Wives! There’s nothing better than lounging in a cozy house after a great workout! : )

 

 

 So, one of my best friends lives in Aspen, Colorado. She flew in yesterday morning and we went to the Jason Aldean concert last night. We had a blast and I was SOOOOO ecstatic to see her! Her name is “Drew”, she was a gymnast for the University of Missouri and is a cross fit and body combat trainer at a gym in Aspen. She’s doing this 30 Day Challenge with me too and I’m loving it! She’s amazing and I’m very sad to see her leave today. : ( 

Have a fantastic weekend and keep up the good work!