What it takes....

Recently, my husband and I posted progress pics on Facebook. Many people have wondered what we have been doing this year to have lost weight and get our health on track. There are 5 simple steps that we follow.

1) We eat and we eat A LOT! My husband's plan calls for 3400+ calories and mine is 2500+ calories per day. We try to eat as clean as possible but we are still working on this aspect of her journey. Meal planning and prepping ahead of time is key to keeping our food on track.

2) We lift weights 5-6 times each week. This is key for you ladies! Most women don't want to lift because they are afraid of bulking up. NEWSFLASH! You can't bulk up by lifting weights without adding other supplements just for that reason. The fact is that you will burn more calories at rest if you have muscles. Skinny does not equal low body fat! Building muscle is the only way to drop body fat and this leads to #3.

3) We hid our scale. Yep, I have no idea where the scale is at this moment so I don't know how much I weigh. I use measurements, my clothes, and my body fat percentage to gauge my progress.

4) We focus on high we feel. We don't really get bogged down in numbers. Just because the results are not always evident, we keep fighting. We LOVE to work out and it makes us feel fantastic so we keep at it.

5) We do it together!!! I am a member of several groups where women always try to figure out how to cook 2 separate meals because their husband doesn't want to eat healthy OR their husband doesn't support their program. This is frustrating and disheartening. Because we are on the same journey, it makes meal prepping and planning a lot easier in our house. Besides, the support of your loved one is beyond compare. I am not saying individuals cannot find success; however, having the same goals make for a happier relationship.

Les Mills Combat and Les Mills Pump Days 1-3

It's been forever since I blogged but no more neglecting! I guess for some, this serve as a public diary of sorts...to share ideas, opinions, dreams, and goals. Needless to say, I'm back. I don't know for how long but I'm here nonetheless...lol.

So, those of you who follow me on Instagram know that I have started a new hybrid. I am loving it so far. I uploaded a video in which I discuss my struggles early in the program.

Shakeology 3-Day Cleanse

So, I have been eating crap for about a month now and need to reset my body. My hubby and I have decided to do the Shakeology 3-Day Cleanse. I have tried this before but only got through one and a half days...not good. I really need to stick to it this time so I can recharge my weight loss progress. I will be posting each of the 3 days as well as vlogging about my experience. If you want to give it a try and don't want to invest in a full bag of Shakeology, I have packets for sell...just email me at jktv2014@gmail.com for more info. On to getting ready for tomorrow...wish me luck!

Update

So, it has been a long time since I have posted but I have been extremely busy preparing for my big move. Just 5 weeks left!!!! In addition to being busy, I haven't been able to do cardio for about 5 weeks (doctor's orders) while my plantar fasciitis gets better. Needless to say, my weight loss has stalled. I haven't gained back what I lost but haven't progressed as much as I would like. I am down a total of 21 pounds so far and I am thrilled. I can't wait to get settled (and well) so I can meet my next goal. Below is a photo of my progress so far!!! All my hard work has paid off. 

Les Mills Pump Challenge Pack is On Sale!

So a few years ago when I started to work out pretty regularly, I started to take a Body Pump class at the gym. It had to be my favorite class of any that I took...this is saying a lot because I LOVE Step and Turbo Kick and the instructors were fabulous. However, I did not get as motivated or as pumped up as with Body Pump. Beachbody has this program for home use and it is phenomenal. Check out the video below if you don't believe me!

 

To order, please check out my site at http://www.beachbodycoach.com/ktlorenzo08 for more information.

21 Day Fix Update (Days 1-3)

I have completed 3 days of the 21 Day Fix so far and I am loving the program! Using the containers is so much easier than counting calories or points and having to weigh and measure everything. It has pretty much taken the guesswork out of "Am I eating too much?". Because of my weight, I am in the high calorie range and am having some issues with getting all of my food in. Because I was staying between 1300-1600 calories before I started, it has been difficult eating all of my containers. It makes me a little nervous to start eating so much food but I am determined to follow the program as closely as possible to produce maximum results. So far, I am done 4 pounds (this is including a 2-day Shakeology cleanse). Can't argue with that!

What I have noticed...
1. The containers really give you more than enough food for 1 meal if you use a variety.
2. I have to have at least 1 red, 1 green, and 1 yellow for breakfast to avoid feeling hungry.
3. I like peanut butter more than I thought...PB and crackers have quickly become my favorite meal (snack).
4. WATER, WATER, WATER is the key. It helps with filling me up if I don't have a variety of colors for my meal.
5. This is so much easier than any other program I have tried to drop weight.


The Workouts
The workouts have been fairly reasonable. On the first day, I did the Cardio Fix instead of Total Body Cardio Fix. I just changed them out on my schedule. There is a person who modifies the exercises so this helps if you need modifications. I did the modifications for some of the exercises but was able to do full out for the other. I have been completing additional exercises each day so I have really been getting a workout and have probably burned more calories each day that the eating plan allots.

Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe - 21 Day Fix

Ingredients
1/2 cup   chopped asparagus
1/2 cup   chopped yellow onion
1/2 cup   chopped red pepper
1/2 cup   chopped green onion (scallions)
2 tsp       olive oil
1-2 tsp    21 Day Fix all-purpose seasoning
10           jumbo shrimp (peeled, deveined and detailed....already cooked)
~1 cup    cooked brown rice (1.5 yellow containers)

Directions
1. Heat olive oil in a wok or skillet.
2. Add veggies to oil and sauté until crispy tender (about 2 minutes).
3. Add shrimp to veggie mix and sauté for approximately 2 minutes.
4. Add cooked (preferably cooled) brown rice to mixture and continue to sauté.
5. Add seasoning to taste while still in pan (you can add the seasoning sooner but I waited until everything was almost cooked).

Nutrition: 2 Green Containers, 1.5 Yellow Containers, 2 tsp, 1 Red Container

I basically just used the veggie stir fry recipe from the eating plan guide but I doubled it and added rice and shrimp. It was very tasty...even my hubby cleaned his plate and he HATES veggies. He plugged it into his calorie tracker and the calorie count was less than 400 and it was A LOT of food...I couldn't even eat it all!