First things first. I have LEG GOALS. This past week I had noticed that my calf muscles seemed to be finally showing up, but it wasn't until I took my updated photos today that I was super pumped about how they are toning/strengthening. TAKE NOTE: I also have not been able to use the heavy weights for legs because of my current situation with my right thumb/tendonitis. I have been doing the majority of the leg movements with a lighter dumbell in my left hand, centralized by my chest. This week with physio was the first week that I got to start using some 1 and 3 pounders to start regaining strength in the tendon -- yayy for 1 pounders ;). The good news is ANY of the resistance band moves with the legs, I have been continually upping the resistance each week. Anyways, what I am trying to get at is: I am modifying moves BUT STILL SEEING THESE RESULTS --- Hollllllla!
Last week was a pretty low energy week for me. Following the long weekend, it seemed to take until Friday until I felt that ENERGY to work out. I didn't skip any last week though, even with that energy drop. On Sunday when I did my accountability log for the week I was SUPER proud that I had been able to push through that. I knew I had my crew of ladies to be accountable to, which helped me get moving (along with my pre-workout - Energize ;) haha).
When I can feel an energy shift like this I do have a few tactics that have helped me in the past get back to where I want to be. I double if not triple the amount of personal development in my days. This can be anything from reading, motivational videos, podcasts, or training videos. Last week I finished Mel Robbins, "The 5 Second Rule", plus a load of videos and podcasts. I pushed PLAY on my workouts in the mornings, as I knew it would give me more energy throughout the day. I also got a lot of sleep & focused on my nutrition.
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| Apple/Banana Muffins I Made This Week. |
Moving into this week I was FIRED UP. It felt almost like starting a new workout program fired up! My energy in the actual workouts & throughout my day felt so good! This is the energy I seriously strive to have all the time, but I do realize that there are natural shifts over the month. Anywho, I started a new book by Gaby Bernstein, "Judgement Detox". So far so good! I had a very creative week too! Any ideas that I had, I acted on them or wrote them down. The ideas that I did have encompassed who I am as a person & my true passions. I have been leaving nothing "unsaid" and sharing my passions & feelings with people I love. My new Recipe group on Facebook: Smile Strong Healthy Recipes & Meal Prep was one of my creative moments. You definitely have to check it out and share your fave recipes!
This week I think my metabolism has kicked into high gear. Its either that, OR my body actually KNOWS this timed nutrition thing now haha! I have been hungry by the time I hit meal times, but satisfied after the meals. We do re-calculate our meal plans at the end of next week, it will be interesting to see if I stay in the same bracket or not. I actually don't even want to cheat on this meal plan. I realize that sometimes it is bound to happen when you are away travelling and what not, but the desire just isn't there for me. We will see how that goes once I'm laying on the beach sipping Pina Coladas though ;). Ahhhhh it is going to be nice to have some access to FRESH sea food though!!! New protein choices --- definitely.
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| Biceps always aggressive ;) |
On another note, I did have 2 more ladies start their 80 day journey's this week & one more is starting Monday. Ahh!!! I am SOOOO excited for them!!!! The best part of this entire journey is sharing it with others & helping them reach their own goals = FULFILLED life I tell ya.
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