P90x3 Week 13 - Victory Week

Week 13...it is finally here!!

I am remembering the beginning of this journey like it was yesterday!! I was so scared to do P90x3 with Tony Horton but I also knew I would regret it if I didn't at least give it a try. 

Well let me tell you I am so very thankful I gave it a go because I loved this program. Whether I was sweating my rear off in CVX or using my tape in Agility X the program always kept my mind and body guessing. For someone who gets bored very easily this was a perfect program. 


What I loved about  my P90x3 Journey...
1. I loved that when I started the program I started it with one of my health and fitness challenge groups. We all got to experience the x3 programs together. Whether we were trying to figure out how on earth you hold crane without "eating carpet" or attempting crane cracker push-ups - we were there for one another in the good and the learning moments

2. As mentioned I get bored VERY easily and with a 90 day program as is P90x3 I was a little worried about boredom setting in especially during those last 30 days (between days 60-90 in the program). During this time is typically when I do get bored and my motivation starts to go downhill. I feel because of the variety and intensity of the workouts in x3 that is why I DIDN'T get bored. You have pure cardio, strength training, pilates, yoga, mixed martial arts, and best of all there is a modifier so if you start off not being able to do the workouts.

3. My balance has improved greatly!! I am very impressed with this because a long time ago I had very impressive balance but as I got older I lost it. P90x3 helped me get that back!! 

4. I am sure you heard Abs are made in the kitchen and I believe this as well but I do feel the P90x3 workouts have helped define my abs more and for that I am thankful. This year was the first time since 2009 that I wore a 2 piece bathing suit. I finally had my confidence back and felt comfortable in my own skin (doesn't hurt that I have some nice abs to show too!) BUT you won't see a picture of my abs because that is just for me. If you want to see them then run into me at the pool or beach!!

I could seriously go on and on about all the many great things I loved about my experience with P90x3. But I don't want to ramble on and on so these are my top loves above!!

In addition to working out of course it is important to me to stick to my meal planning routine each week. I did this meal plan on Sunday as I normally do and thankfully this week I did not have to do any type of grocery shopping!! Just another example of how meal planning has saved me money - I use what I have and minimize waste!! 

Some people ask me how I do this with fresh fruit and veggies and NOT all fruit and veggies will last over a week. I use these green baggies and containers that are suppose to prolong the life of fruit and veggies and I have to say it REALLY DOES!! I did an experiment with broccoli where I kept some in the fridge like normal vs. some in these green containers and voila the broccoli in the green containers lasted longer!!

Well there you have it, come Saturday I can officially say I am a P90x3 Graduate!!

But don't take my word for it, you too can have the P90x3 experience!!

P90x3 has become one of the most popular 

Beachbody fitness programs available since its debut on December 10th.  

Interested in more details or how you can get your own copy of P90x3 - 

CONTACT ME and I will help!!

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 ReDo & Workout Update

Wednesday, Wednesday, Wednesday...is it really only Wednesday?  

on the Beach in Cozumel, Mexico

Sunday when I put my weekly plan 

together seems forever ago yet it is only 3 days ago. Why does this week feel like it is dragging? I have a funny feeling it has something to do with me being in the Caribbean last week for my first ever vacation with only my husband since having children. AHHHH. Yes, I think my mind is still on vacation time!! 

Forgive me if this week I seem a bit on the slower side responding to messages or posting. I am working on them all just at a slower speed than I am use to!! 

Well as I said I did my meal planning on my Sunday like I always do BUT I did make a big boo boo on it. See I planned Friday, Saturday, and Sunday as my 21 Day Fix 3 day Quick Fix (don't know what the quick fix is?ASK!) and Friday includes a lot of meat. See I am Catholic and right now we are celebrating Lent and during lent we abstain from eating meat on Fridays. Again I don't know where my head was when I was putting together my meal plan this week but obviously it forgot about no Meat on Fridays. 

I have however NOT eaten Chocolate which I gave up for Lent so at least I remembered that one!! 

Since I made a boo boo on my meal plan I had to revise it for Friday. Now I plan on doing the 21 day Fix 3 day Quick Fix Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. I debated doing this Quick Fix or the Shakeology 3-Day Cleanse but since I have not done the Quick Fix yet I figured why not try it!! You know you never know the outcome until you try - RIGHT?!?!

Here is my revised Meal Plan for the week:

Still using the 21 day Fix color Coded Portion control system!!

I am back to P90x3 and I started Block 3 this week!! Excited to finish this program up in just a few more weeks!! I have loved every minute of it! Why? I find it challenging and although I don't always feel like I am working out (like holding yoga poses for 45 sec) I know that I am! Each week I have done this program I have seen progress which is always a good thing. My progress right now is different than others. My goal is to continue to maintain my goal weight which I have AND continue to define my muscles which this program has helped me do as well. 

I did take a break mid P90x3 to do the new program called the 21 Day Fix which is only 21 days in length. I did this because I wanted to be knowledgeable about the program so I could help my customers and challenge group participants. I also LOVED the 21 Day Fix. The moves seem simple enough when you start and then OH MY do you feel them!! I also love the color coded portion control container system used as well. (as you can see from my meal plan above I have continued using the color coded system). If you would like to read more about the 21 day fix please CLICK HERE for all the details!!

and also while I was away on vacation I got to meet the creator of the 21 day Fix - Autumn Calabrese!! I was so excited!! I didn't even care I was soaked with sweat from after completing her live workout aboard the S.S. Beachbody Cruise that I won!!

ahh, me and Autumn Calabrese - creator of the 21 day Fix.
This pic was a prize I earned for my success as a coach!!

Well no time like the present to get myself back into my groove and finish this week off strong!  Yes I have the post vacation blues but at least I have a wonderful job that allows me to stay at home with my kids and provide for my family! I have a great family, great friends, and great customers. It is because of these special people in my life I do my best to make the most of every single day!! No more living life according to someone else's schedule - my life, my decisions!! I choose to live WELL - healthy, fit, and financially secure!!

Be on the lookout for my upcoming Health and Fitness Challenge groups as I plan on making the most of April!! Many people have come to me and are dreading the summer months in bathing suits!! You don't have to be one of those people, instead join me and learn how you to can improve not only your body but your mind and life as well!! 

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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P90x Punch Shakeology

Thirsty Thursday HERE!! 

Today I have a super yummy shakeology recipe to share with you that also incorporate one of the recommended P90x supplements as well....

1/2 a scoop of Greenberry Shakeology

1 scoop P90x Results & Recovery Formula

1 cup water

3/4 cup yogurt (I use plain Greek Yogurt)

1/2 cup berries

ice to taste

Blend and Voila you have your PUNCH!!

What is P90x Results & Recovery Drink?

P90X Results and Recovery Formula tastes so great, you won't believe how good it is for you! I personally think it tastes like a childhood drink I use to get on occasion when I was younger (have you ever heard of Orange Julius well that's what it reminds me of). 

When recovering from intense workouts, Results and Recovery Formula will provide you with the vital nutrients you need to bounce back from your workout.
Benefits:
Dextrose-based formula for optimum glycogen replenishment*
A high Protein Efficiency Ratio (PER) blend to provide the critical building blocks for rapid muscle resynthesis*
Vitamins, including antioxidants, to help reduce muscle soreness and assist in repair and growth*

Studies show that with proper nutrition during the first hour following exercise you can increase your body's ability to recover more than 100%. P90X Results and Recovery Formula combines the proper nutrients into this state-of-the-art, great tasting, body-shaping cocktail that's guaranteed to take your results to the next level.

Interested in more clean eating recipes or maybe you want to get on the healthy train? Join my next 30 day Clean Eating and Shakeology challenge group. This type of group is great for someone who is not yet ready to start incorporating exercise but wants to learn how to eat better....healthier!! I will teach you everything I have learned and more!! We will talk about what foods to eat and what not to eat, meal plan, incorporate shakeology into your daily regime, daily doses of motivation, recipes, tips, etc. If you would like more information regarding this group please CONTACT ME and we will discuss what would best fit your needs!!

Now is the time to learn how to live a 

FIT, HAPPY, and HEALTHY Life 

and we will do it 

TOGETHER!!!!

~Alyson

alysonhorcher@gmail.com

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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Week 1 Review P90x3 Woman's Perspective

Pleasantly surprised by how much I am loving P90x3!! I completed my first week of the program and every day I was challenged. No days did I hate the workout, no days was I left feeling like I didn't get a good workout, no days did I regret my purchase.  I say that is a big WIN!! These are some of the top fears I hear from people as to why they don't want to start something new!! Well guess what you never know until you try right? 

Here is a sneak peak into my 1 week of P90x3:

My Meal Plan

Accelerator

The Warrior
Thumbs up Push Ups - Oh my!!
and then Tony tells you "More Please"
Warrior Squat lunge - tripped over my feet a few times
and just when you though you had burpees down, Tony introduces SUPER burpees!!
Yes, that's right they get a bit of a lift!! 
Abrinome was one of my favorites - felt awesome!!


x3 Yoga
So many moves I loved in this workout. The one I was trying so hard to improve upon was Crow and I was very proud to say I was able to hold this position for a few seconds longer than the first time I tried it!! I really love Plow too, it makes my back feel great! After all the hard work you put into a program I feel x3 Yoga is a nice reward and make for a very well-rounded program.  

CVX
Perfect mix of cardio and strength training and guess what it is all mixed into one in this workout. I liked this workout too because I am not much of a cardio fan but adding in the weights how Tony did it, made it much more likeable.  

(didn't take pictures on this day!)

Isometrix
WOW - I would never have chose a workout like this before but now I know I love this kind of workout. It takes challenge to a whole new level.  Holding some of the poses for 45 seconds was very hard. What I loved about it was it was a whole new way to challenge your body.  One in which I haven't experienced ever before.  I have a feeling this will be a favorite of mine

Agility X

You need tape for this one and tape I did not have but I improvised and made do with some paper.  This workout kept you moving the whole time and that 30 minutes flew by!! Now plyo push ups...that is definitely something I have to work on. 

Looking forward to Week 2 - same workout schedule a few changes in the meal plan and best of all a positive attitude to get me through it all!!

Now is the time to learn how to

Live a Fit, Happy, and Healthy life

and WE will do it 

TOGETHER!!!!

~Alyson

alysonhorcher@gmail.com

teambeachbody.com/alysonh

myshakeology.com/alysonh

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P90x3 is HERE and Your Chance to Be A Part of an Exclusive Test Group

Yes, you heard me right P90x3 will be released to the public,

tomorrow, December 10, 2013!  I am so darn excited and if you are too then we need to talk!! If you want to be the first to know of the exact time, then you need to CONTACT ME pronto.  This program is like no others out there on the market.  It offers you Intensity and Simplicity and 

GREAT RESULTS!!  Check out these results from the original P90x3 Test group...wow wow wowsers!!

Here is proof that P90x3 officially rocks!! 

What is also fabulous about this program is that it is only 30 minutes a day!! Yes, 30 minutes which equates to 2% of your day.  Oh baby you got time for that!! Get rid of the excuse, "I don't have time to workout!" for good!!

WAIT, there's more transformations from the original Test group...

Each of these test group participants did the following:

-worked out for 30 minutes a day with P90x3

-completed only 90 days of P90x3 (length of program)

-lost at least 10% of their body fat, if not more!!

Hello P90x3  

I can't wait to get my HANDS ON YOU!!

HERE's WHY...

30 minute workouts that will get your muscles working quickly with maximum results. How does this work? Tony took everything he learned in P90X, P90X2, and even the original P90, and put together the most intense 30 minute workouts you can imagine.

The sequences and the series of the workouts were put together in a way that will do two things:

1. It will let you push as hard as possible the entire time 

2. It will give you the perfect time in between your workouts to recover.

After a ton of research, Tony Horton learned that most people push HARD for 30 minutes of any workout, and the rest of the workout people are taking it easy and just going through the motions. And here is the thing. 90% of your results are achieved within the 30 minute block where you push yourself to the limit. That’s why P90X3 Muscle Acceleration works so well.

WHO CAN DO P90x3?

It may seem lofty to proclaim, but P90X3 is indeed a workout for everyone. Everyone searching for tighter abs and leaner muscles, that is. But fitness novices and experts need not be afraid by P90X3’s come-one-come-all invitation. You don’t have to have any previous P90X experience in order to get killer results. For the beginner, the variety of workouts in P90X3 is the perfect place to discover their fitness style. If the move can be modified there is a cast member showing you how. But don’t expect to be an expert on day one. (Yes, fitness veterans will still be challenged.) As Tony says, ”You don’t get off easy, you just get to finish faster!” 

WHAT DOES THE P90X3 PROGRAM INCLUDE?

More details on a few of the workouts:
• CVX- Cardio Vascular Extreme- Basically, cardiovascular workouts with weights or medicine balls. Exercises aimed at improving balance and range of motion.
• MMX- Mark Briggs inspired, MMA style workout routines
• Agility X (get low and MOVE)
• Try-ometrics (think plyometrics, X3 style!)
• Isometrics- alternating between upper and lower body movements.

Yes, there is great variety in the workouts which means, 

you will never get bored.  

WHAT EQUIPMENT WILL I NEED?

Bands or Weights

Recommended but not required - Pull up Bar or Pull Up Band

But Wait...it does NOT stop there with just the P90x3 Fitness program...WANT MORE?
If P90X3 is purchased through me as your coach any time from December 10th – 31st (including Challenge Packs), you will receive a exclusive P90X3 baseball cap and extra fitness DVD. 

And last but not least, we have the app: Yes, now for the first time the P90X app is available on Android and iOS (will be available 12/10 on Android) The app includes P90X guided workouts, tools to track your reps, weights and progress. Launching soon, is the P90X3 addition – which brings you workout specific tracking modules, scheduling options and the motivation you need to power through the 90 days. P90X3 scheduling and tracking will be available on the app for Android on 12/10 and is coming soon for iPhone. Check out the app and get ready to bring it!

What is left is for you to get your very own copy of P90x3 and I can help you do that!! Let's take it one step further and introduce you to my Exclusive P90x3 Test Group. I am only accepting a select number of individuals who would like to get my support, motivation and accountability to start and finish this program. The point is to get in the best shape of your life in 90 days!!! I will walk you through every single step of the program using the nutrition guide, the workouts and the 24/7 support of me as your coach in a private closed group. I will teach you how to meal plan, prep, and set yourself up for success! This group will begin on December 30th, 2013 and will run for 90 days. Just in time for your new years resolution!!! Start the new year in the very best shape of your life.

All you need is your determination, a goal, and to show up everyday to crush your workouts and your meals!

TRUST ME - Totally doable!!

Let me know if you want in - space is limited!!

Now is the time to learn how to live a 

FIT, HAPPY, and HEALTHY Life 

and we will do it 

TOGETHER!!!!

~Alyson

alysonhorcher@gmail.com

teambeachbody.com/alysonh

myshakeology.com/alysonh

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