Missing in Action...

I just have to take a moment and say sorry I haven't been posting a lot! I think doing weekly posts is a better idea for this adventure with the 21 Day Fix!

We are almost completing WEEK 2 of this Challenge Group! And I am admitting that I am no longer doing the 21 Day Fix Extreme meal plan - more specifically the countdown to competition. I am doing a mix of the 21 Day Fix and 21 Day Fix Extreme workouts which has been nice since I prefer some in the regular version than the extreme ones.

Last night was Pilates which is honestly one of my favorite workouts! I did the regular version and loved it! It's a great recovery workout. Below you will see a video of a couple of the moves! They sure work your core muscles that's for sure! Go give them a try, 1 minute each!

As for my food choices, they have been relatively good! I have a HUGE supply of Shakeology so lately I have been having it twice a day, even if it's just for a snack! I have had a couple of cheats, mostly on those darn weekends! They get me every time seriously! Anyone else? I know there are others out there!

One thing I know is I need to get better with eating on the weekends! I try to plan out my weekends the most since I know I don't eat well and I know during the week I am really good!

I know eating crappy one the weekend isn't an excuse especially when you are capable of making good positive changes.

This might sound bad of me to say but since I have lost 40+ lbs and I work out 7 days a week I don't care if I have a cheat. Again, I know that doesn't sound very good but I know that when I go to do my workout that night that I will burn off that treat I ate. I know that it's not going to make me gain 5 lbs. I know that I am human and that no one is perfect and you should never compare yourself to others.

As much as I love doing this program I can honestly say I can't wait to re-start the ChaLEAN Extreme / Turbo Fire Hybrid again! I was almost 3 weeks into it and I was seeing incredible results! Seriously! It's amazing what weights can do for a person! Below you will see a photo I took 20 days apart!! The first photo was short before I started the hybrid and then the second picture is while I was doing the programs! I could't imagine the changes I saw!

Weights can be scary and I know some people might think that they can cause a person to become bulky especially women! That is completely wrong! It honestly has helped me lean out more and tone my muscles not bulky like though - more feminine like!

But whatever method of exercise you choose to do, make sure you enjoy it! That is the most important thing about exercising! If you aren't liking it and you have to really talk yourself into doing it then why are you doing it? Find something you will enjoy, whether it be running, cardio, lifting weights, going to the gym, working out at home whatever it might be! Go and find your happiness!

Until next time!

Sara Barry

Day 3 & 4...Extreme Fail

I apologize for not posting my Day 3 & 4 reviews! This mama came down with a sickness and I am still fighting it off as we speak but I wanted to get my reviews up before I forgot!

DAY 3

So Day 3 was the Regular Extreme Meal Plan which meant I got 4 reds, 3 greens, 2 purples, 2 yellows, 1 blue, 1 orange and 2 tsp! I took full advantage of having my fruit and an extra carbohydrate!

I had my two servings of fruit which tasted AMAZING! And I had some steamed potatoes at dinner time!

As for the workout it was Pilates Extreme which with the original 21 Day Fix this was my favorite workout of the week! And this is still my favorite in the Extreme program! It's just a little more intense but it sure works your body!

By the end of the day though I started to not feel good. Stuffed up nose and sore throat all at once! It was horrible.


DAY 4

Well this day was supposed to be back with the Countdown to Competition but I decided that I just wasn't enjoying myself with having to get that much protein in one day! It was tough! So I have switched back over to the regular plan. I might give this a go again in the last week of the program, we will see though.

Yesterday was by far a rest day, I didn't do a lot and to be honest Shakeology was my best friend since I didn't want to make anything and I wasn't feeling good, plus the coolness of my Shakeology really helped with my throat pain!





















I did however get my workout in which was Lower Fix. Did I give it my all? No probably not! But the fact that I still got it done was key! I find sweating when I am sick really helps too!

Sometimes though you do need to listen to your body, working out while sick isn't always going to benefit you. In fact you could get a lot worse than better! But I did take it easy and watched shows the rest of the day and even got a nap since I didn't have my toddler to watch either - WHICH WAS AMAZING!

I ALSO FAILED YESTERDAY TOO! I had a chocolate chip cookie!!! Shoot me now! Haha! In all seriousness though it didn't bother me that I had one. It was a treat and I was sick and I wanted something comforting and that is what I picked! Don't regret a treat every now and then. It happens just keep going!

Now below you are going to see my Day 1 photo vs. my Day 4 photo! I haven't taken any measurements or been on the scale but I can already see a HUGE difference in myself and I feel 10x better now that I have gotten myself out of my little funk!

Stay positive through your journey and tell yourself why you started! Don't give up and just keep pushing play or going to the gym!

Until Tomorrow!

Sara Barry