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Restart 9/15/14
Hello all. My name is Sarah and I am a habitual planner, starter and chronic non-finisher of my goals.Its been easy for me to coach others and help them reach their goals, but I always backslide on my own and really should be taking my own advice. So, here I am at a point where I have hit rock bottom (again) and looking…
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UPDATE 08-18-14
I want to apologize to all of you for my absence. The home life has gotten a bit intense and I'm trying to sort everything out. Actually haven't even turned my home computer on for a week. I do apologize. If you want to keep going with August abs, up each group by 5 everyday :) I will be back in September. I'm going to…
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August 13
60 sit ups 70 crunches 35 leg raises 45s plank Its Wednesday! Keep going and be awesome!
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This Group
So what would you all like to see in this group? Recipes? Tips? Please let me know what you are looking for in support to motivate you to keep pushing toward your goals. :)
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August 12
August 12 Challenge - 55 sit ups 65 crunches 33 leg raises 42s plank
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August 11
Here we go again for the start of a new week. 50 sit ups 50 crunches 30 leg raises 38s plank Note that you can do these in sets if you cannot do them all at once. :)
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August 10
Hello all. Sorry I didn't mention this before but in all challenge and most workouts I run and do at home, I take Sunday as a rest day. So I hope you relaxed today and had fun.
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August 9
August 9 - More fun to come 40 sit ups 20 crunches 20 leg raises 30s plank
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August 7
35 sit ups 15 crunches 15 leg raises 25s plank
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August 5 - Day 5
How are you all doing with the challenge? So far its been fun. Plank has always been a challenge for me but I'm slowly getting better. For Day 5: 30 sit ups 12 crunches 12 leg raises 20s plank Enjoy!
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August 8
40 sit ups 20 crunches 20 leg raises 30s plank Keep it going! You are doing great. If you need to split them up, then go ahead. :)
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DAILY CHECK IN
This is the are where you will check in on a dally basis. Please check in with your exercise, how you think you did (rate yourself A, B, C, etc), and how your food and water intake was for the day. Rate yourself for the day (i.e., A, B, C, D, etc). Feel free to comment on the person above you and offer support. There is no…
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Water
Good morning everyone! Its a beautiful day today in Northern Michigan. I'm excited to say I'm on week 2 of doubles and I feel awesome. I have energy, I'm sleeping better. Good habits really do matter. :) Shakeology has opened my eyes to a wonderful new place with my health. I love it! Now if I can just convince the hubby…
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August 4 - Day 4
For Monday the challenge is: 25 sit ups 10 crunches 10 leg raises 15s plank Enjoy!
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August 3 - Day 3
Happy Sunday. I hope you are all feeling wonderful. Today's challenge: rest day! LOL Sundays are usually days off for most of us and I usually have Sundays off from workouts. Give your body a rest and if you are really up to it, do yesterday's again. :)
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August 2 - Day 2
August 2 - Day 2 of our challenge: 20 sit ups 8 crunches 8 leg raises 12s plank Lets go people! What are you doing to change your life today? Lets get that core built!
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August 1 - Day 1
Good morning all. I am posting tomorrow's starting workout so you can all be prepped. I am not sure what level you are all on but wanted to start out slow. Of course you can repeat these as many times as you want. Please post your completion each day on the subject for each day. Okay so here's Day 1: 15 sit ups 5 crunches…
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INTRODUCTIONS
Welcome to the group! Please do a quick introduction of who you are so we know a little about you. Tell us about your story, what you wish to accomplish and what is your driving force or WHY this change must happen. This is also your opportunity to read about other people in the group. Please state your first name, where…
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August Abs Starts August 1
Hello all. Long time no post. :) We are starting August Abs on August 1. I will post daily what you need to do and you can comment below the post when you have finished same. You are more than welcome to add additional info about your meals, other workouts you are doing, etc. This is meant to be fun!
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Approved Foods
I wanted to share a list of approved foods to help you in your journey. We all need options. Healthy Fats Healthy Fats Each serving = 120 calories Healthy Fats 3 oz Avocado Healthy Fats 4 oz Olives Healthy Fats 1 tbsp Canola Oil Healthy Fats 1 tbsp Flexseed Oil Healthy Fats 1 tbsp Olive Oil Carbs Each serving = 200…
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August Abs
Howdy ya'll. I am starting an August Abs group (among others) and thought if anyone is interested, you could come join me. :) I will have daily posts each morning and what you need to do. :) It's gonna be fun.
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Seeking Like Minded Individuals
Hello all. My name is Sarah. I am a 33 year old mother of two beautiful girls (3, 9), I work full time and I have recently come to a grand niche in my life: I enjoy helping others reach their fitness and health goals. I am looking for others who have like minded goals and want results. You have to work hard and be…
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How do you choose what program to do?
I am familiar with Beach Body and had lost 40 lbs previously with P90X. However, I also have Turbo Fire, Chalean Extreme, Insanity, and Power 90. I was wondering how you choose what program to do? My background: I got sick and haven't worked out in about a month consistently. So, January 6, is my new target date to start a…
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TF/CLX Doubles
Good morning! I just started TF/CLX doubles yesterday. So far, so good. :) Its great to be up at 6 am and feel that workout high! I lost 30 lbs last year with P90X and now I'm hoping for another 30 (at least) with these doubles, then on to Insanity and then T25. I have a plan! Looking for others who are doing TF and/or CLX…
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TF/CLX
I fell off the wagon a few weeks ago and just have not been able to get back on. Call it lack of motivation, stress, busy, and now sickness. These are all reasons AND excuses. I could really do it if I kicked my own *kitten* but right now, I'm sick and last time I tried to push myself while sick, I got to a bad place where…
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Month 2 Schedule - 08/05 - 09/01
I am re-posting my blog entry here in case anyone else is on the same path as me and trying to bust their butts (aren't we all?) . Since I re-planned month 2 (and month 3 but that will probably change too by the time I get to that) I am posting my schedule with it kept in mind that rest days will happen according to what…
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Protein Powder Question
This is from my sister who needs some advice: Looking for a solution: I have tried a few different Whey protein powders and have had not luck with them. They are either too sweet or they upset my stomach. I had heard something about using a protein made from eggs? I need some input or experience advice please.....
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ChaLEAN Extreme
I got this program in the mail yesterday and am working on my schedule. I have not had a chance to read the books yet that came with it but wanted to see if anyone could give me any pointers, tips, etc. I am planning on doing Turbo Fire intermixed with this also. I printed the calendar off BB site and its confusing. Is…
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P90X Round 2
I am starting Round 2 of P90X this Saturday. Did round 1 last summer. Lost 25 lbs. Tried Turbo Fire and tweaked my knee so I have to be careful now after a month of PT so I figured why not just do another round with Tony. If you are interested in doing this with me, please add me and hopefully we can keep each other…
