#noexcuseschallenge

[btwbabbs]

Three times today .. #noexcuseschallenge @im_bearded @_will_foreign_iconn @thatguygooch @lil_latt

[btwbabbs]

#noexcuseschallenge ... And yes I did 10 it just cut off... @im_bearded @_will_foreign_iconn

[gettinhench-blog]

04/04/14

Is the last day of the No Excuses Challenge. The clue is in the name, so I'm not making excuses, I quite simply gave up. My Nanna passed away a week ago on Monday, which was quite truthfully the most devastating moment of my life. She was my legal guardian, I moved in with her when I was 2 years old and I've been there ever since. She was my mother for all intents and purposes. 

My family and I have consumed so much takeaway over this last two weeks, as we've rarely had the energy or motivation to cook. At the funeral yesterday there were unbelievable quantities of food, which we ended up having to bring home after everyone had had their fill. 

These couple of weeks have truly taken their toll, and I feel no guilt whatsoever. So here goes with the measurements...

05/03/14

Weight: 11st 2lbs

Waist: 32"

Hips: 39"

Bust: 37"

04/04/14

Weight: 11st 2lbs

Waist: 32"

Hips: 39"

Bust: 37.5"

So, I haven't lost or gained anything, except half an inch on my bust, however I am due on my period which would explain that. 

As the funeral is now over, life needs to slowly go back to normal. and I need to live my life in a way which would make my Nanna proud. As of Monday, the healthy eating and No Excuses Challenge starts again for me, but also the other areas of my life that need improvement need addressing too, such as my job, and my outlook on life.

[carolynlifeafter30]

No Excuses

I missed this challenge last year so I am looking forward to enjoying it this year.  Even though I have been practicing for the past three weeks. :) 

I WILL:

I will get my sweat on for 30-120 minutes a day for 4-6 days a week - Monday: Weights, Tuesday: Flow/Cardio, Wednesday: Curling/Weights, Thursday: Cardio, Friday: Weights/Flow, Saturday: Cesday: Flow/Cardio, Wednesday: Curling/Weights, Thursday: Cardio, Friday: Weights/Flow, Saturday: C

I will eat a  clean meal every 2-3 hours (5-7 meals a day) 

I will eat protein with 3-7 of your meals

I will  cut out all added salt

I will cut out all added sugar

I will cut out all white flour - I have been gluten free for almost 4 weeks and it makes me feel so much better and less bloated. 

I will get 7-9 hours of sleep every day

I will drink 1-2 glasses of water with each meal

I will drink 1-5 cups of decaf green or white tea a day

I will prepare all my meals the night before

I will schedule in 0-2 cheat meals a week

I will say “No thank you” to treats that are unplanned

I will Eat my last meal 1-3 hours before bed

#noexcuseschallenge thefameofhealthandfitness 

[sweatlife-blog]

Chest & Shoulder Workout

Back at it today! My knees aren't 100% yet so I went easy on the cardio and did 40 minutes at a comfortable pace. Next up was my chest and shoulder workout. I found a plan from fitness rx that I like so I am giving it a shot. Here is what I did today! Day 1: Monday— Chest/Shoulders Triset: 4 sets Dumbbell Incline Flyes: 15 reps Push-ups with Feet on Bench: 15 reps Flat Dumbbell Flyes: 15 reps Triset: 4 sets Dumbbell Up Back Row Series: 10 reps Cheer Presses: 15 reps High Rope Pulls: 15 reps **Cheer Presses: Sit on 90-degree bench; hold dumbbells at shoulder level, palms facing in. Extend arms upward in a wide ‘V’ movement. Repeat. **High Rope Pulls: Using rope on cable machine, set the cable to highest position. Grasp rope, lean back slightly, and pull rope toward forehead. Repeat. This workout was challenging! My shoulders and chest were burning by the 3rd set. I used weights on the lighter side becaue of the high rep count. I can already tell I will be sore tomorrow!

[sweatlife-blog]

Easing back into it

Still pretty sore today so I decided to do yoga instead of attempting cardio. I know my body is still recovering (I slept almost 12 hours last night!) and I don't think jumping back into my old routine would be smart. Clean breakfast: 1/2 cup oatmeal, 1/2 banana, 2 sliced strawberries, so delicious!

[sweatlife-blog]

No Excuses May Goals

In additon to following the Clean Eating Principles and drinking a minimum of 3L of water a day here are my goals for May 1. Complete half marathon on May 6th with a smile on my face :) 2. Take a few days off of running after my race 3. Start new lifting routine after half marathon to build more muscle 4. Incorporate at least one HIIT cardio session a week into training 5. Continue going to hot yoga 6. Explore more pilates videos to build core strength 7. Wear sunscreen to work everyday! 8. Do more group runs 9. Plan dinners for the week on Sunday I am at a point where I am happy with my weight but I am looking to improve my body composition. I want to build more muscle and create more definition. I am looking forward to chaning up my routine a little since I have been training for the half marathon for the last 10-12 weeks. What are your goals for May?

[sweatlife-blog]

No Excuses May

Who is ready for May's Challenge? I will be taking to today to get my goals together and posting tomorrow! Think about what you really want out of next 30 days and make it happen!