Max Out in 2015

The holiday season is coming to an END. For some this means new beginnings with setting goals and a game plan for the upcoming year. I was in that EXACT same spot two years ago when I joined my first challenge group (Ins

anity Asylum, I had NO idea what I was getting myself into). So this year I want to pay it forward and run a similar challenge group for all those who have health and fitness as a goal in 2015 but need the 1:1 support.

Sure, you can get a gym membership. They are on sale likely with options for a couple personal training sessions thrown in. Good luck however getting a quality workout in because you will have to fight what I call the New years Resolutioners (those that get the membership, got for 1 to 2 months then are no where to be seen)!

Ask yourself what the missing piece? Have you tried to start and 1 week, 2 weeks, 4 weeks lost momentum and quit? I know I have!! Here  is what worked for me two years ago and I i want to share it with you!

NUTRITION

Oh man this is the HARDEST part! It really is 80% of the work when looking to lose weight or gain muscle mass
. I've learned that meal planning is the key to sticking to the 80% rule. Every Sunday I sit down, figure out what I'm eating for the ENTIRE week, make my list and go to the store. Beachbody programs like Max 30 include a nutrition plan that makes it even easier because the guess work is TAKEN OUT! The calculation is done for you, just pick the foods you like!

SHAKEOLOGY

This is the easiest part of my day! I don't have to think about it, just mix and go! When I started drinking Shakeology I was having terrible issues with my digestion. Constipation was my game and man I was LOSING!! As a meal replacement Shakeology provided me with the essential vitamins and minerals needed and at $4.40 per day, I figured this was a cheaper option than juicing and taking supplements.

ACCOUNTABILITY

However, once those are up where is the accountability? Who at that gym is going to message you every morning to make sure you are sticking to your goals, following your meal plan and getting your workout in? I know from experience that having a gym membership requires a level of discipline that not everyone has. That personal trainer you discussed goals with and developed a fitness plan is going to require you to fork out some SERIOUS MULA! As your personal Beachbody Coach the accountability NEVER stops. Not only is there 1:1 in the closed FB group but every week I reach out to see what I can do to help and that is FREE!

So does this sound like something you would like to be apart of? Are you ready to make lasting changes rather than quick fixes that don't last? Are you ready to make the commitment to changing your body and your life? Complete this application for a spot in the Max Out Challenge beginning January 5th! Spaces are LIMITED!

My 3 Day Refresh Journey

Well I FINALLY DID IT! I completed the 3 Day Refresh! It's not that I was dreading it or that I didn't think I had the discipline. Rather, I was so consumed with competition prep that restricting my diet to less than 1,200 calories was mentally not acceptable for me.

My decision to do the Refresh had less to do about losing weight and more about getting my body back to optimal efficiency. This will likely be TMI but as I entered the BULKING off season constipation has taken over. I know it's because of the increase amount of carbs. I also know that this is a norm for me but when I was cutting man I was like clock work! Now I'm gassy, bloated and blocked. Yes, I've tried fiber and increasing my water. I also learned that magnesium can help too! I've done it al!!

When Beachbody came out with the Refresh I got the premise. I am a 2 time graduate of the Ultimate Reset! I remembered that by week 2 of that program my digestive track was already on the mend, so I was HOPEFUL that the Refresh would do the same for me.

In my transformation you will not se any pounds lost, or inches gone! I did not weigh myself or take any measurements. Why?! I wasn't interested in the weight loss! Now I know you are thinking that I'm full of sh*t! But I'm being straight up honest with you, pooing regularly was WAY more important than losing 3-5lbs!

Now, YES I did take pictures of my bloat pre and post Refresh although not for the reason you may think. I believe that the bloating I was experience was directly impacted by the inefficiency of my digestive track. Once that was altered the feeling of bloat disappeared!!!

So what's this 3 Day Refresh all about???

Simple answer... It's a series of digestive boosters taken strategically throughout the day to get digestive track back on track, basically unclog it.

Here's what my 3 Days looked like

Meal 1- vegan chocolate Shakeology, 1/2 banana and water
wait 90 min
**Yogi Throat Coat Tea**
wait 90-120 min
Meal 2- Fiber sweep
wait 90 min
**Yogi Throat Coat Tea**
Meal 3- Vanilla Refresh Shake, 1/2 large carrot, 2 Tbs hummus and 1/2 banana
wait 120 min
Meal 4- 1/2 large carrot and 2 Tbs hummus
wait 120 min
**Yogi Throat Coat Tea**
wait 90 min
Meal 5- Moroccan Carrot Salad and Vanilla Refresh Shake
total water each day = 1 gallon

As you can see the Refresh is regimented but prepping ahead made easy-peasy. The first day was rough, I was halfway through week 1 of Max30 and not allowed my E&E!!! I had headaches every morning and some sensitivity to light but I just kept drinking water and post Refresh the headaches are gone. I was worried about hunger because leading up to the Refresh I was eating about 2,200 calories a day so eliminating over 1,000 calories scared me. I'm happy to report that I really only had cravings the first day.

As I move into my second week of Max 30, I made the decision that I am going to do the Refresh MONTHLY, my bowels need it!