Day 2

Today is day 2 of my 90 day challenge. I'm so exited to see where this journey takes me. I really want more energy and want to lean out. I know the leaning out piece is going to take some time. Honestly, I thought the energy part would take some time too; but it hasn't.

Yesterday I had a (snickerdoodle) shake for breakfast, then a regular shake after my workout. I took the vitamins as directed, some in the AM and some in the PM. I felt fantastic all day. Day 2, the energy has kept up AND I totally rocked it at the gym today. I was crushing poundage that I have never done. My workout buddy even commented on how much I was doing. LOVING this challenge so far!

Some people have commented that it could be all mental, but I can't fake my energy level. Also, my cousin started the challenge with me. She is doing her challenge for weight loss. She said she also has had a lot of energy and didn't feel hungry at all. She is going to do so fabulous on this! I also gave my boss a sample of the shake to see what she thought. She took it after her workout and commented a little while ago that she's had so much more energy all day long.

There are so many skeptics out there, but you can't deny personal testimonies. I'm STOKED to see the progress from all my pals that are doing this challenge with me. I'll be posting lots of success stories on here. Real people are having real life changing experiences with this challenge.

Do you have a personal health goal? Join me on my challenge and share your success with the world.

P.S. I love this little guy - isn't he the cutest thing ever? He's my Body By Vi Guy ;)

Exercises for this week

Hi everyone! I LOOOOOVVEEE Sunday's. For me, it's a day of refreshing and planning for the week to come; planning my schedule, my eats, and my workouts. Right now I'm doing a modified version of the Jamie Eason Live Fit trainer. I noted in my previous post that I only want to be at the gym 4-5 days a week and for her first phase, she eliminates cardio, which, I'm a cardio nut, so I have it added into my week. My modified version is centered around 4 good workout days, then the 5th day is abs and cardio that I can do from home.

Sunday 4/22 - Rest
Monday 4/23 - Chest, Triceps , Abs, Cardio
                         Chest/Triceps (3 sets of 12 with 1 min rest after each exercise)
                         Wide push ups
                         Dumbbell bench press
                         Flat bench cable flyes
                         Narrow push ups
                         Standing dumbbell triceps extension
                         Triceps push down with rope attachment
                        Abs (3 super sets, 30 reps each)
                        Boat crunch
                        Oblique crunches with feet on bench (15/side)
                        Regular crunches (slow and isolated)
                        Plank for 40 seconds then 20 side to sides
                        Reverse crunch
                       Cardio: 40 minutes, your choice
Tuesday 4/24 - Back, Biceps, Cardio
                       Back/Biceps (3 sets of 12 with 1 min rest after each exercise)
                       Wide grip lat pull down
                       1-arm dumbbell row
                       Seated cable row
                       Underhand cable pull down
                       Alternating bicep curl
                       1-arm preacher curl
                       Standing bicep cable curl
                      Cardio: 40 minutes, your choice
Wednesday 4/25 - Abs, Cardio  
                      Abs (3 super sets, 30 reps each)
                      Boat crunch
                     Oblique crunches with feet on bench (15/side)
                     Regular crunches (slow and isolated)
                     Plank for 40 seconds then 20 side to sides
                     Reverse crunch
                     Cardio: 40 minutes, your choice              
Thursday 4/26 - Shoulders
                     Shoulders (3 sets of 12 with 1 min rest after each exercise)
                     Seated dumbbell press
                     Front delt raise
                     Side lateral raise
                     Seated bent over rear delt raise
Friday 4/27 - Legs, Calves, Abs, Cardio
                     Legs/Calves (3 sets of 12 with 1 min rest after each exercise)
                     Leg press
                     Leg extensions
                     Wide stance barbell squat
                     Seated leg curl
                     Standing calf raise
                     Seated calf raise
                     Abs (3 super sets, 30 reps each)
                     Boat crunch
                     Oblique crunches with feet on bench (15/side)
                     Regular crunches (slow and isolated)
                     Plank for 40 seconds then 20 side to sides
                     Reverse crunch
                     Cardio: 40 minutes, your choice
Saturday 4/28 - Rest
Sunday 4/29 - Rest

I found some really great core exercises to do with yoga blocks. I didn't have any so I ordered some and they arrived in the mail yesterday. Next week I'll add those into my routine!

Try some of the workouts and let me know what you think :)

If you missed my last post about my new business adventure, be sure to check it out here.

To do or not to do

Hi everyone! I hope you're having a fantastic day! It's been a little while since I've posted because I've been debating if I should keep blogging. While I really enjoy posting, I can't decide if I want to make writing a priority. I have a lot of other things going on that are very demanding of my time. Today I decided to post just to give you an update since it has been a while.

While that actually falls into the subject of my post, that's not what this is about ;) I have been debating starting an at home business. I've tried one of these before, but honestly, I really didn't believe in the products because they didn't work for me. This one would be different though; it's right up my health and fitness alley! So, right now I'm definitely praying about it. I will give it much thought and consideration!

In fitness news: I am 0.8% away from my body fat goal and I am SUPER stoked! I just finished the Jamie Eason Live Fit Triner.

What a fantastic program! I have never seen this kind of results before! I am scheduled to get my stats done again in 5 days, so I will post my progress then; maybe even before and after pictures.

What's next you ask? I am thinking of starting the program over again. While phase 1 has easier workouts, I can increase the amount of weights I'm lifting. This go round, once I hit Phase 2 and 3, I would definitely combine a few days. 6 days in the gym is too much for me. I feel like I am constantly in the gym. 4-5 days is a fantastic balance for me.

What are your current workouts? Have you ever done a home based business? If so, what are your thoughts on them?