Frustration

When beginning a work out, you will become frustrated several times throughout.  It is hard to make time for the new workout and the confidence fads along with the drive to continue.  It is important to know that it takes time for your body to look and feel the way you want and make it a lifelong routine.

1, Weigh yourself once a week and chart your weight.  Don't however be to hard on yourself. You will begin to notice differences over time.  Also be aware that you may not lose too many pounds right away.

2. Measure yourself in the chest, arms, legs, butt, hips and stomach area once a week.  I find that this shows the most change.  This is the area that will start to make your clothes big on you and also start to motivate you to continue.

3. Eat healthy!  I cannot stress enough how important it is to eat healthy.  I find making a plan for the week of what I am actually going to eat including snacks.  This not only keeps my grocery bill down but also is easier to follow.

4. Cheat occasionally.  Many times people do not follow their programs because they think they can't cheat at all. Sometimes you will just not feel up to exercising or you want that ice cream. Go for it but make sure it's reasonable and a serving size.  My cheat is to have one miniature Hershey everyday! I find that when I have my one miniature Hershey, I don't crave anything else.

5. Exercise program.  Choose a program that works for you.  I have tried PIYO, Cize and 21 Day Fix.  Although they are all amazing! I get bored too so I rotate them to change it up.
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Holiday Blues

With the holidays sometimes it can get discouraging because our bodies are not where we envision them to be.  However it is a wonderful time to start anew and begin a new workout regimen. If you are already in a regimen then try a new workout to liven and interest yourself again.
I myself will begin Cize by Beachbody.  I can't wait to try it.  It combines dancing and workout together.  It looks like it is a ton of fun!  I have completed the squat challenge and may even redo it because beach weather is right around the corner and I want my legs and butt to look good in my bathing suit.
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30 Day Challenge

Become motivated with encouraging yourself and believing you can!  Start with something small and increase as you go along.  One great way to feel confident and successful is by challenging yourself to a 30 day challenge.  If 30 days is too much too handle, then start with a 10 day challenge.  The important thing is that you are taking a step into a healthy direction.  I bet that after that 10 day challenge you will pursue it more because your body will begin to feel amazing.  You will begin to feel energized and healthy!

I am taking a break from Piyo  to do a 30 day challenge.  I decided to pause Piyo to challenge myself to trying something different.  I don't imagine I will stop Piyo because I do enjoy it very much.  I wanted to try a challenge because the holidays are approaching as we all know and many times it can be challenging to balance workouts with life.  It is important to remember to change things up to work with your schedule and how you are feeling.

30 Day Challenge
Start with Day 1            20 Jumping Jacks, 10 Sit ups, 10 squats, 5 push ups
Day 2                            20 High kicks, 10 second planks, 10 lunges, 5 push up

Alternate day 1 and 2 with a rest every 3 day.  After rest period increase kicks and Jacks by 5, sit ups, squats, lunges & planks by 2,  and push ups by 1

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