Well, today was leg day for my second day of Body Beast and I have to say while it was rough, it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. Now, that doesn't mean that tomorrow I won't be crawling everywhere as my main means of transportation, but I am pretty sure that my recent PiYo workouts really helped me with all of the squats and lunges. I did use weights as much as I could, but there were times when I just relied on good old body weight for the moves and I know I still got a great workout. Since I am a girl and my goal is to have sexy, sleek legs, I wasn't as concerned about whether or not I used weights or not. The workout lasts about 38 minutes long and consists of the same dynamic set method that is used in the Chest/Tris workout I did yesterday. Tomorrow is back/biceps day. Should be another killer day!
Food intake hasn't been as much of a problem as I thought it might be. I am eating about every 3 hours and don't ever feel hungry. However, I am thinking I am going to lean towards more of my paleo style diet that I am more used to, though. I feel good with my food that I have been eating, but I know I could feel a little better and know what works for me. I try to stick to the 80/20 plan so there are some exceptions to the paleo rule for me. I certainly don't want to undo all of my hard work since nutrition is such a huge part of any fitness plan. I am already starting to figure out my meals for next week.
I realized something today about myself. And that is how proud of myself I am for taking on this challenge. It's hard to think back and remember the girl that would never even think about working out, let alone lift a weight. I have so much more confidence from this past year and a half than I had in recent years because of my health and nutrition journey and losing that weight and being able to help others on their paths as well. I think, as cheesy as it sounds, one of the big reasons I am loving Body Beast so far is because I feel like I'm working out with these guys at a gym. When I first moved back to Houston, I joined what was considered more of a bodybuilder gym that eventually started "softening" a bit to attract more females and I loved it. It was the perfect environment for me at the time. Now, I love getting to do these workouts in my living room or if I feel like it, going to my apartment or work fitness center as well, but either way, I'm still working out with people. It's coming up on my one year anniversary as a Beachbody coach and I can't believe at what a great space I am in physically and mentally thanks to that company and the friends I have made. Don't let fears hold you back. If there is something you want, go after it! And with that, I'll see you tomorrow!
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| My calories burned today along with my Results & Recovery drink post workout. Also, my little dog Gabby says "hi!' |
Body Beast Build: Legs Exercises
- Warm Up
- Sumo Squat 15 reps, 12 reps, 8 reps, 8 reps
- Alternating Lunge 15 reps, 12 reps, 8 reps
- Step-Up to Reverse Lunge on right and left legs 15 reps, 12 reps 8 reps
- Parallel Squat 15 reps, 12 reps, 8 reps
- Bulgarian Squat Right and Left Legs 15 reps, 12 reps, 8 reps
- Straight Leg Deadleft Right and Left 15 reps, 12 reps, 8 reps
- Single Leg Calf Raise Right and Left for 30 seconds x 2
- Seated Calf Raise 30 seconds x 2
- In and Outs 30 seconds x 2
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