Two weeks down and I’m starting to notice some results. I have been very committed to my meal plan and the workouts, and I want all the results immediately, but I’m taking it one day at a time. Having a photo to remind me where I started and track my progress really helps me stay motivated. Here’s a pic I shared on
Instagram. The pictures were taken 1 week apart, both on Friday morning (after week 1 and after week 2).
THE WORKOUTS
I start my workouts with a 5 minute treadmill warmup (speed at 4.0), then go directly to planks – trying to do 3 for at least 1 minute, 30 seconds with a two minute rest in between. Then I do my weight workout for about 40 minutes or so and then 20 minutes of cardio. The whole thing takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes. I keep my earphones in and don’t chat.
Monday – Back, 3 planks, 20 minutes of cardio (sprints 30 seconds on and off at a 7.0 mph)
Tuesday – Biceps & Triceps, 25 minutes of cardio (18 incline at 2.5 mph – don’t hold on)
Wednesday – Shoulders (no cardio)
Thursday – off
Friday – Legs, 3 planks, 20 minutes of cardio (sprints 30 seconds on and off at a 7.0 mph)
Saturday – Back, 2 planks, 20 minutes of cardio (sprints 30 seconds on and off at a 7.0 – 7.5 mph)
Sunday – off
THE MEALS
I’m still on THIS MEAL PLAN, but this week instead of turkey chili, I made Tex Mex Casserole with Egg Noodles. I also made chocolate protein brownies and had a few.
*This week I’m going to add 2 sausage links to my breakfast to get more protein in at breakfast. I still need to figure out which ones.
Saturday night, I went out to dinner and had 1 glass of red wine, a cup of lobster bisque, sea bass with jumbo lump crab and lemon butter sauce (ate about half). Later, I had another glass of wine and a cocktail. But, I think the drinks (and maybe the heavy food) messed with my stomach because I didn’t sleep well and felt kinda icky on Sunday. For lunch on Sunday I indulged in fatty Mexican dish and chip and queso, but I really enjoyed it! 🙂
Back on the wagon! Hope you have an awesome week!
Good for you Megan! Finally got my rear back on my bike this morning. Felt so good!!
Applegate Naturals have great meats. You can find their sausages in the freezer section at Target!
Thanks for sharing Niki!
Love your blog and the inspiration! It is so nice to read about being healthy and actually living a real life with a family. Keep it up, you look great!
Thanks Kelly!
Looking fabulous! Go girl! I'm checking out the meal plan now- thanks for sharing!
You always look amazing, but I see your progress! Very inspiring 🙂
Yay! "trust the process." 🙂
Good for you lady! You're looking great!
looking good Megan. Isn't it funny how our bodies react so quickly to cheat days?? I feel the same way after a couple of drinks and foods that I don't normally have. It's amazing how you can feel the difference.