60 day ab results

Here are my 60 day ab results from doing p90x. I can really feel it now! Day 30 I could see the fat melting away but now I am really starting to love my stomach and there hasn't been a "drastic" weight loss. I can't wait to see what day 90 will look like!

30 days of abs

Yesterday I started my way to 30 days of abs. I plan on working on my abs 15 minutes each night. I will incorporate p90x's ab ripper x, insanity's insane abs, and a few other things of my own. 

I plan to update daily with which workouts I will be doing. I hope some of you can join me! I will also do a before and after shot of my "abs". 

Yesterday was Day 1 and here is the workout 

1) In and Outs: 25 reps

2) Bicycles: in seated position 25 reps forward and backward for a total of 50

3) Crunchy Frog: 25 reps

4) Cross Leg/ Wide Leg Sit-Ups: 25 reps

5) Fifer Scissors: 25 reps

6) Hip Rock And Raise: 25 reps

7) Pulse Ups: 25 reps

8) V-Up/Roll Up: 25 reps

9) Oblique V-Ups: right side 25 reps & left side 25 reps

10) Leg Climbs: 25 reps

11) Mason Twist: 40 reps

vacation

Vacation can be such a bad time for those of us looking to lose weight and stay fit. I was on vacation for two whole weeks. I did fairly well the first week, actually, so much so that I lost one lb. Then came week two- I ate so many sweets over a three day period that I actually made myself sick. Like, sit on the toilet and run as fast I can to the toilet sick. It was horrible but I'm so glad I got that junk out of my system. I failed myself but I'm just brushing it off. It happens and I'm glad it was only three days and not two weeks.

I was able to continue to exercise which helped so much. I stayed with family and they are extremely supportive. I took my resistance band and my sil had the p90x set of DVDs which made my life so much easier. I was able to work hard and not skip out. If I didn't have the set I probably would have gone for a run everyday- which sounds nice right about now since I'm back home and stuck in this snowstorm.

Sometime next week when I feel that the bloat has gone down I will do an official weigh in and pics for month two. I'm a little disappointed because I feel like this month has been significantly slower and I didn't work as hard but there's nothing I can do now. I'm also planning on a 30 day ab plan- to demolish my fatty squish!

meals and snack ideas

I don't make elaborate meal plans for an entire week. I just can't, my life is not in that much control. I do typically like to stay within a routine though.

I have egg whites (3) for breakfast- hard boiled & coffee with a small fruit or a Chobani Greek yogurt. 
My lunch is typically packed with protein. I either have boiled fish or chicken with my protein shake. 

For snacks I have fibers bars, pistachios, almonds, or fruit and veggies. 

It's hard to plan an entire day's worth of meals for me, and even harder an entire week. I try to keep healthy snacks and food around the house that will benefit me the moment hunger strikes. 

Here is a list of healthy snacks that I like to keep handy:

1.  String Cheese
2. Banana
3. Greek Yogurt
4. Apple dipped in Peanut Butter 
5. 100-calorie bag of popcorn
6. veggies with hummus 
7. Almonds
8.  Apple
9. Hard Boiled Egg
10. Dried Fruits
11. Pistachios
12.  Clementines
13. Fruit Smoothie
14. blueberries 
15. celery with peanut butter 
16. Trail Mix 
17. Orange Slices
18. Salad with light dressing
19. Guacamole with veggies or tortilla chips
20. Cashews
21. Sugar Snap Peas( i love how crunchy these are!)
22. Steamed Veggies
23. Laughing Cow Light Cheese Wedges
24. Snack/Granola bar/Fiber Bar
25. Protein Bar
26. Sweet Potato Fries 
27. Wrap (like hummus, turkey, & avocado)
28. Broccoli (I HAVE to have cheese with mine)
29. Peaches 
30. Naked Juice (but only one serving!)
31. Tuna with corn and light mayo and a handful of crackers
32. Chicken Breast
33. Watermelon
34. Oatmeal

more progress

This is a dirty mirror pic. Literally. No, it's not my dirty mirror. Yes, I do take pictures like this at other peoples houses LOL!

I have no idea how many inches I've lost but I can tell it's quite a few. My love handles are slowly but surely disappearing. I just need to tackle my lower belly now.

instructor

New fitness goals mean new opportunities! This week and next week I will begin my journey into becoming some what of a fitness instructor. I will be certified in CPR, I will shadow a boot camp class, I will shadow several weight training floor classes, and spin classes. My ultimate goal is to become a certified spin instructor but along with it I am also becoming a senior (silver sneakers YMCA) cardio and weight training instructor! These are fairly big deals! I never thought I'd be the type to actually go through with something like this. I just need the confidence to actually do it. I know I can lead and be successful in this realm, considering how far I've pushed myself, now I hope to help other get there as well.

brag post!

This here is a brag post. Finally. A good post. These are my guns. Okay, not really. This is the first time I ever have some kind of definition in my arms. I usually have big flabby butter arms. I can see definition now!!!! P90x is awesome. I will have nice arms for this summer. No more hiding in cardigans and long sleeves!