21 Days is OVER

I swear it seems like yesterday that I started the 21 Day Fix, and now I'm all done :-(  Well, for now, just the workouts I'm done with.  The portion system is so neat, and so easy to make a lifestyle, that I'm going to continue while I do Focus T25 with a small group of friends.  I lost inches in all the right spots, and seeing abs that I swear, pictures do NOT do justice!

Why am I not doing the 21 Day Fix workouts?  I've been dyeing to do T25 for a while now, but I always seem to drift to something else!  I figure, since I'm going to Summit in about 3 months (the big Beachbody business trip in Vegas) I need to be in outstanding cardio shape to keep up with the likes of Chalene, Shaun T and Tony Horton when we do our workouts with them....also, a lot of my customers are asking about it, and although I feel comfortable with what I do know about it from watching my friends and husbands transformation, and watching my hubby workout to them......I need to do it myself.  Also, it'll give me enough time to fit in 21 Day Fix workouts after I'm done with T25!!

What I have learned from the 21 Day Fix:

-It's easy once you get the hang of it
-Weekly menus are important, and save you a TON of money (saved enough to cover the cost of my purchase)
-Eating right doesn't mean you have to eat like a bird, actually, that does more harm to eat like a bird!
-It helped my husbands acid reflux...no reflux in 3 weeks!!
-Abs are really made in the kitchen
-Side bends are no joke
-Anyone can do these workouts, no matter if you've never worked out a day in your life
-Those "little" containers aren't as little as you think
-This is a lifestyle change if you let it become one
-No food groups are left out, and for good reason
-Learn to fuel your body correctly

Now on to stats:
Devin unfortunately didn't want his picture taken :-( SO I had to accept his wishes. BUT he does regret it now ;-)  He wasn't able to do the workouts due to bronchitis, he did workout three times...once on day one, and then he thought he was okay to go for a run toward the middle and end, but his lungs are still pretty icky right now.

He lost 10 pounds, and 3 inches in his belly.  Once again, he only let me measure around his belly.

I myself did all my workouts, and also took generic pictures, and I promise for T25 I will take better ones.  Not sure why I just did it myself with my phone.  For some reason, I never get good pictures, the never turn out how I see myself, and I swear to you I had a four pack for real at the end of my 21DF.

Here's a picture of how I measure myself.  I only do one side of my leg.

After the 21 days where over, I lost 3 pounds :-)  I'm pretty much at my goal weight, so it isn't gong to melt off of me.  .25 around my lower chest (under my breasts), 1.5 in my waist, 1.5 in my belly, .5 in my hips (mostly from my bum :-(  I need to up my squats again!!), .5 in my upper right thigh, and .5 in my lower right thigh. So 4.75 all together and it would be more if I measured my left thigh :-)  Pretty happy with that, especially in just 21 days!!

If you'd like more information on the menus check out my picture section on Facebook at From Skinnyfat to Fit and feel free to message me with any questions!  If you don't have FB, email me at Hunnieshadow@yahoo.com.  Also, the 21 Day Fix Base Kit is still on pre-order, and will be shipping out at the very end of March, early April.  The 21 Day Fix Challenge pack is also on pre-order, but will be shipping out sooner...so that's your best bet to get moving on your health and fitness goals :-)  Plus the challenge pack is such a great deal, and it comes with the healthiest meal of the day, Shakeology!

I'm also doing a GIVEAWAY!!  Anyone who purchases a Challenge Pack from me during the month of March, will be put into a drawing and the winner will receive a gift from me worth $80!!  Drawing will be help on April 1st (and NOOOOO it's not an April fools joke!!)

Can't Get Over......

I just can't get over how fast time has gone by!  I know I've said this in my last few blog posts but WOW!!  Almost the end of August, and it seems like just a few days ago I did my last blog post!  Looking back, its been a little longer than a few days.

Not a whole lot going on here in Northern California, just enjoying the weather, my job, and getting my runs in for the upcoming Ragnar relay (in less than a month) and the Nike Women's Half in 2 months.  I've been running 3-4 times a week, and doing 2-3 days of strength training with my ChaLean Extreme DVD's.  I'm actually doing the Burn Circuit for 2 weeks, and I'll be starting the Push Circuit Monday, and doing that for 2 weeks, and then finishing off with the Lean Circuit for about 3 weeks.  I find when I add strength training to my runs, the cardio doesn't "eat away" at my muscles as much, but maintains what I have.  I'm able to keep tone, keep my core strong, and my legs feel stronger as well.  If I don't do strength training I find that my lower back hurts a little, by stomach starts to get bulgy (thanks PCOS) and my muscle tone in my abs, legs and arms start to go away, and also my legs don't feel as strong.  Don't get me wrong, I LOVE running, and I love what it does for my heart, lungs, mind and spirit, but I also want to have a stronger body, and actual muscle that helps keep me aligned and strong looking.

Here's a little reminder on what JUST cardio (running 3-6 miles 4-5x a week) looks like vs Cardio with weight training ;-)  These were my day 1-90 pictures, and I've pretty much maintained this 1.5 years later.  That's why I haven't put up new transformation pictures.  The picture of me in the blue bikini is the most recent picture, and really, I've just been maintaining.  I have lost a little muscle definition due to running higher miles for my 1/2 marathon training, but that's to be expected, and why I continue to strength train.  I don't want to lose all of my muscle!!  Yes, I'm more tan in the above picture.....I had just gotten back from a sunny vacation!!  In the blue bikini, I had just moved from Oregon.....so no tan.

So there you have it.  Where I am right now (about 1.5 months ago in the blue bikini) and my 1-90 day before and afters 1.5 years ago.  My last race for the season will be on October 21st, and after that I plan to do Body Beast and then hopefully Focus T25.  my hubby is getting amazing results from T25, but since he won't take before and afters so I can share them, you'll have to wait for mine!!  

Just a heads up.....I'll be starting a Fall Challenge group on September 16th, so if you're interested, "Challenge Group Sign Up" <--or just click on the link.  All you'll need is a Beachbody program and Shakeology, so hit me up and I'll get you all set up with the right program and flavor for you!!

ALSO keep an eye on my Facebook Page "From Skinnyfat to Fit"  and my blog for upcoming contests  mid September!!! 

Focus T25 is OUT!! Here is Some Info.....

Just ordered MINE (Focus T25 that is), and I'm ready to help those that want to join my Focus Challenge Group on August 15th.  Like I said in a previous blog post, I'm doing it a little later for those that would like to try Shakeology and find the perfect flavor/s for them.  Please let me know ASAP so I can get those free sample out to you!!  This is going to be a lot of fun, and perfect for those busy mom's, and people that just don't have enough time in the day to get more than 45 minutes of workout out in their day.  Who can't do 25 minutes, 5 days a week for 50 days????  It's a no brainer!!!

So here is the challenge pack breakdown.....this deal is AMAZING and that's why I'm pushing it, you'll love me for it.  I promise you that Shakeology is really ALL THAT.

Basically, the cost of just the program is $119, if you get it BEFORE July 7th, you'll get free shipping.  After July 7th shipping WILL NOT BE FREE UNLESS you get the challenge pack.

 Soooo the Challenge pack is $180 UNTIL the END OF JULY.  Once August hits, it'll be $205.  The Challenge pack COMES with SHAKEOLOGY and is a whopping $90 savings if you order BEFORE August!!!!  Shakeology usually cost about $120 a bag (unless you're a coach and then you get 25% off) but if you go the Challenge pack route, you'll only be spending $60 on the most amazing meal of the day (or snack if you prefer) so that's HALF OFF!!!!!  CRAZY, and the best part is, you can sign up to be a coach with a challenge pack and save 25% on the rest of your Shakeology orders plus anything else you buy from Beachbody, PLUS the $40 one time fee is waved!  What a deal!!!  And you certainly DO NOT have to sell anything if you don't want!  Some people just sign up to be a coach JUST for the discount.  Want more info on coaching?  Click THIS.

Here's a breakdown if you'd like to become a coach just for the Shakeology discount:

$33 off of Shakeology with your 25% discount + 12 shipping = $45 - $16 for the monthly fee = $29 off of Shakeology!!!

If you are Military or a Military spouse, your savings will look like this:
$33 off of Shakeology with your 25% discount + 12 shipping = $45 - $0 for monthly fee (waived) = $45 off of Shakeology!!!!

So, here's a little more info on the actual workout:

• Every workout in this program is 25 minutes.
• The schedule for the program is 5 days per week for Monday-Friday.
• You do a different workout each day of the week.
• The entire program is 10 weeks long with two phases which are each 5 weeks
• The Alpha Phase is the first phase which is 5 weeks. There is no equipment, no weights, and it’s a progressive workout where the focus is on getting the correct form. Shaun T described it as “Gym Class 101″. So, regardless of your current fitness level, you can do this!
• The Beta Phase is the second phase which is also 5 weeks. This is where you ramp it up a notch and use what you learned in the first phase to work hard. This phase is all about strengthening your core.
• There is an optional Gamma Phase that can be purchased separately as an add-on which is where he starts to incorporate weights.....and remember, if your a coach, you get 25% off ;-)
• This workout is awesome for both men and women. If the program is too intense, you can always follow the modifier named Tania who does a lower-impact version of all of the moves.

And here's what the Focus T25 Challenge Pack includes:

• 11 Workouts on 9 DVDs that are each exactly 25 minutes
• 10-Week Schedule for the Alpha and Beta Phases showing you which workout to do each day
• Red resistance bands which you’ll use in the Beta phase
• 5-day Quick-start Guide including a workout schedule and menu plan
• T25 ‘Get it Done’ Nutrition Guide with recipes and meal plans
• BONUS – If you order through a coach like me, you’ll also get the “Core Speed” bonus DVD.
• Info on how to get a FREE “T25 – Nailed It!” T-shirt from Beachbody.
• With the Challenge Pack, you’ll also get a 30-day supply of Shakeology in your choice of flavor: Chocolate, Vegan Chocolate, Vegan Tropical Strawberry, Greenberry or the NEW Vanilla flavor.
• And, you get ME as your coach to support you through the program.

Now that you have the info, USE IT!!!  And get your FOCUS T25 program  or Challenge pack TODAY!!!  If you have any questions, please email me at Hunnieshadow@yahoo.com OR message me on my Facebook Page "From Skinnyfat to Fit"