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Monday, June 9, 2014

T25/Chalean Extreme Hybrid First Half Woman's Progress Update

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For the past 5 weeks I have been hanging out with Shaun T and Chalene Johnson...
In my Living Room!! Yes that is right in the comforts of my home these two fabulous fitness trainers help me get fit and healthy!!

How did I get so lucky you might ask?
Well I have found my time is limited that I get to spend on myself and so at home workouts work best for ME!! I get to have the flexibility of doing workouts when it is best for me!! For the past 5 weeks I have been doing a hybrid schedule of two programs - Focus T25 and Chalean Extreme!!

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Chalean Extreme is by far my FAVORITE program ever!! This is the program I started with back in Feb. 2012 and I truly believe it was meant to be. I learned how to use weights properly, I learned I could push myself, I learned I could get up early to workout, and best of all Chalene Johnson is an incredible motivator. I lost 17 pounds and 21 inches with this program!! This took me to my goal weight!! But best of all I found a program I loved and enjoyed doing!!

Then last July 2013 Shaun T introduced his 25 minute workout!!
Hello 25 minutes for a workout - where do I sign up!! I was very hesitant though because it was pure cardio. Cardio is my least favorite form of exercise but I wanted the 25 minute workout so I sucked it up and gave it a whirl!! Well lets just say Shaun T gave me a whirl!! Wow, who knew 25 minutes could fly by so fast and I could sweat so much!! By this time in my fitness I had already reached my goal weight so maintaining that weight was important for me. After completing T25 I maintained my body weight and I lost an additional 4 inches overall. If you know me, you know it looks like I don't have many inches to lose but T25 proved otherwise!! This was by far my hardest to get through program.

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Now a few weeks ago I was getting ready to start a new Focus T25 Health and Fitness group and I hadn't done T25 in quite some time so to refresh my memory I wanted to do the workout along with the group. Knowing myself and how much I don't like Cardio I knew I needed something else to go along with it. Well what better to add in than my all time favorite program - Chalean Extreme.

So I came up with the following schedule.... (adding in some PiYo here and there too!)

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I have to say these past 5 weeks I have not been as spot on with my workouts and my healthy eating!! I have had much going on in my life that has distracted me and that is all my own fault for allowing it to distract me!! I was very anxious to see my results today when I took my first round progress pictures and measurements. I know from looking at myself that my once defined abdominals began to pooch again and that is all because of the food I was allowing myself to have. During these five weeks I have seen that pooch diminish but it is not completely gone, but trust me IT WILL BE when I am done!!

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I am happy to report that I have maintained my body weight, I have lost 1 inch in my hips. To some this might not be anything amazing but to me it is. I knew I didn't stay on track as best as I could and I really thought I was going to see gains rather than losses. I am perfectly happy with where I am at for the work I have done. Could I have done better? You bet!! Will I do better these next 5 weeks - you bet!!

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and now the part that is oh so scary for me...my progress pics

There you have it!! I completed Round 1 of my T25/Chalean Extreme hybrid!!

Today started Beta of T25 and I am ready to kick it into high gear these next 5 weeks!!

Now is the time to learn how to live a

FIT, HAPPY, and HEALTHY Life

and we will do it

TOGETHER!!!!

~Alyson

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Meal Planning Monday & T25/Chalean Extreme Progress Update

The summer is here and so that means a bit of a change in my schedule once again!! Life is always going to throw us curve balls and all we can do is catch them and keep on moving!!

This week I am starting Meal Planning Mondays!! I will continue to prepare my meal plan on Sundays and share it with my health and fitness groups but to the rest of the public I will post it on Mondays!!

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A little about what this week holds for me...

The kids and I will be at the beach most of the week. I want to share with you all that even though you are away from home you can TOTALLY stay on track with your fitness and nutrition. So MANY people let loose from the stress of every day life while on vacation - I am so there with you!! What I don't do though is let loose from what makes me feel good and makes me energized (hello I need my energy to pull all that beach stuff to and from on the sand!!)

SO I continue with my exercise and following a clean eating lifestyle!!

You can do it too!! Have I had a beer or two- yes! I don't deprive myself of anything!! It is all about making smart choices and moderation!!

While I am away I do like to make things easier on myself so I am not spending hours in the kitchen after a long day at the beach. I also prep snacks to take to the beach which are easy for myself and little ones.

I always remind myself....

If you are ready to leave your excuses behind and start finding a way to live a healthier life let me know!! I love helping others learn how simple it truly is to lead a healthy lifestyle!! Yes it does require some change but this change is POSITIVE CHANGE!! You can CONTACT ME to learn how to get started!! or want to follow me on facebook and see what I do? Send me a Friend Request!!

Before I leave you for the next few hours as the kids and I enjoy a beautiful beach day (was gloomy earlier but now the sun is out and shining bright!)
I mentioned I would be sharing my meal plan with you for the week...

Next week is Vegas for our annual Beachbody SUMMIT!! This means I need to get serious about my portions again and what better program to do that than the 21 day Fix Nutrition plan which includes the color coded portion control containers!! Goodness I love those CONTAINERS!!

and also check back later tonight when I post my progress update for the first half of my Focus T25/Chalean Extreme Hybrid!! Woo hoo...I am so excited!! This hybrid is exactly what I needed!!