22 MHC update

I have been dreading this post, hence why it didn't get written on Sunday like I normally do, or at least plan on doing. I haven't worked out since November 19th, which was 10 days ago. This is a horribly long stretch for me and it is honestly killing me. When you are in the habit of working out every day it becomes an addiction. 

The weekend of the 19th, we were out of town for a wedding. I woke up Sunday morning having some minor back pain. After being stuck in the car for 4 hours while driving home and the stress on the snowy roads, I was in a lot more pain by the end of the night. I didn't do anything specifically to give myself a flare up. It was probably a lot of things added up. Either way this put a stop to my working out for a little while.

Oh I guess I should give you a brief history. I had my back broken when I was 14. Bed rest for 3 months, back brace for 6 months, nerve damage going down both legs, always in some pain.., I have random flare-ups for no reason, and sometimes the slightest thing can cause a flare up. You never know when it is going to happen. No fun.

I should have just finished up week 4, did the PT test, measurements, etc. Instead I haven't gotten past week 3. In the past 10 days, I had a wedding weekend with not the best decisions made made on my eating, plus Thanksgivings, and no working out. I was afraid to step on a scale and take my measurements.

Then, wonderful TimeHop decided to show me a picture from a year ago I had taken as before photos. Then my curiosity got the best of me and I started to wonder how far I came in a year. I know I had some rough spots. I know I could have done better. I am not where I want to be, but I know I am not who I was physically or mentally who I was a year ago. A lot can change in a year, some noticeable to others, some not. 

To my shock I am still the same weight as what I was before I went away for the wedding weekend, and not working out in 10 days. I have lost 5 pounds since beginning 22 Minute Hard Corps and down 9 pounds in the last year. My weight have fluctuated back and forth in that time, but I am still the lightest I have been in years.

Now onto my measurements. Since starting 22 Minute Hard Corps I am down 6.5 inches. In the last year I am down 13 inches, which most of it being in my stomach. 

I really feel like this is the motivation I needed to kick my butt into gear and push play and push forward and hit my goals. 2017 is going to be amazing. Now just to give it another week and get back into working out. 

As always here's my weekly menu. I made lunches out of the leftover spaghetti squash from Sunday and chicken peppers and quinoa. 

Baked Turkey Bacon

We recently just got a membership to our local BJ's wholesale. They had an amazing sign-up deal with just couldn't pass up. With purchase of a 15 month membership for $40 you got a $50 gift card to restaurants.com. So we decided to not renew our Costco membership and give BJ's a try. 

At BJ's I found Applegate Naturals Uncured Turkey Bacon. It was 3 packs with 7 slices in each pack. I think they were around $10, but I could be mistaken. I forgot. I liked that they are in portions for our family and I can freeze the other 2 and bring them out we want them when we want them. This is a huge win for me cause I end up throwing out bacon a lot that goes bad. 

Directions :

1- Preheat Oven to 400 degrees.

2- Line baking sheet with foil. Make a little lip to catch any drippings.

3- Place bacon next to each other on backing sheet

4- Bake for 10 - 12 minutes

5- Enjoy!! 

22 MHC Week 2

I can't believe I have been doing 22 Minute Hard Corps for 2 weeks already. I have been doing it back and forth between the basement and upstairs. I love that I can do the Cardio days no with equipment and the Resistance days in the basement with a couple of weights and resistance bands. I am already starting to notice little differences. Such as seeing more definition in my arms. 

I took some time today to make my dinner menu for the week. Next weekend we will be out of state for a wedding. I am planning on taking my shakes with me, working out at the hotel and not over indulging at the rehearsal dinner or reception. The hotel we are staying at also has a hot breakfast so I won't have to skip on eating in the morning. 

I started last week having my weekly workout schedule posted on the fridge. This has keep me more organized, no question about what workout I am going to do. When I was doing Turbo Fire I had the calendar posted on the fridge, but started my workout on a different pay than the posted calendar and that just seemed to confuse me way to much. 

Can't wait to start week 3. Interested in joining my next accountability group? We start November 28th. Fill out this form HERE or email me at coachadge629@gmail.com

22 MHC- Week 1 Progress Update

Im back to seeing Tony Horton every day. This week has been a lot at night in my basement working out again. I am loving getting my workouts done in 22 minutes and feeling amazing afterwards. I stuck to the workouts all week and enjoyed my rest day yesterday. 

I misplaced the calendar that came with the program. Luckily it is available through BOD (beachbody on demand) Instead of printing it on and hanging it on the fridge, I decided to just write it down every week on a note pad and hang it on the fridge. It leaves more room for all of Ella's school crafts. 

Last week I didn't stick to my pre-planned menu very well. Some days I was just lazy, or we decided to go out. I did however still stick within my container count for my meal plan. Here is this weeks dinner menu. 

Instead of making a "Strict" menu for a week. I decided to make a list of ideas for breakfast, lunch, and snack. This way I can stick to my container count easier and quickly decide what I am going to eat. 

Now onto Week 2.

Bullet Proof Coffee

Today alone I have had three friends talk about Bullet Proof Coffee. I had heard of it before but never really knew what it was or what the type was about it. To google I went.
Simply put it is coffee blended with butter and oil. It sounds gross to me. Why would I want to drink butter. I prefer it on my toast.
There are supposedly added benefits. More energy, aids in weight loss, and boost cognitive performance.
I decided to give it a try.

Bullet Proof Coffee
Ingredients:
8 oz black coffee of your choice
1 tbsp unrefined coconut oil
1 tsp butter
1 tbsp almond milk (optional)

Directions:
1- Place all ingredient's in blender
2- Blend until frothy.
3- Serve

I have to admit it is delicious.It makes me feel fancy, like a got a latte at a coffee shop.  I can see me drinking this every morning. Next time I am going to mix it up and add some flavor to you.

Have you tried Bullet Proof Coffee?