Sunday 18 August 2013

My 2 Cents


I am in the best mood I’ve been in since getting back from my trip. Not sure if I’m just finally caught up on sleep or what it is but today was a fabulous day. Had a decent day at work, a killer work out, did some DIY crafts and of course, Kardashians are on every Sunday night. HATE ALL YOU WANT, IT WON’T CHANGE MY MIND. Anyhoo, I thought I would write today about some of my "secret weapons" that I FEEL have done wonders for my bod, my legs in particular. First is, my stair master workout. I totally understand that climbing stairs for long periods of time can get extremely boring, SO, something I’ve come up with is a good way to mix it up a bit so you don’t get discouraged. Make sure you have a killer playlist that is going to get you pumped and keep your spirits up. I’m sure every machine is different but I set mine so that I’m doing 50-55 steps a minute. *TIP-always enter your weight when you can, that way your calorie tracker is more accurate. So here’s how it goes…

1st song-regular stair climbing

2nd song-sideways climbing (be careful, don’t trip) this works your outer ass area (saddlebags)

3rd song-switch sides and climb the other way

4th song-wide step climb, you will probably feel like a gorilla but DO IT, it works the inner thighs

5th song-skip a step, this will work the deep core of your butt cheeks, you know, dat bootay

This will take you about 20 minutes (give or take). Do it three times and that’s an hour on the stair master. You will burn about 1000 calories & be soaked in sweat. Also, I always see people leaning on the hand rails because they are too tired…this is just making your work out WEAK. Buck up and keep your weight in your lower body, don’t be a sissy.

The next one is also a good one for thighs/butt. At my gym we have Free Motion treadmills that go up to a 30% incline, most treadmills only go to ten. If you don’t have a Free Motion, just use a regular treadmill, your intervals will just be shorter but it will be (about) the same.

0% @ speed 4 for 3 minutes

3% @ 3.8 for 3 minutes

6% @ 3.6 for 3 minutes

9% @ 3.4 for 3 minutes

(are you catching on?)

12% @ 3.2 for 3 minutes

15% @ 3.0 for 3 minutes

18% @ 2.8 for 3 minutes

(you should be DYING by now)

21% @ 2.6 for 3 minutes

24% @ 2.4 for 3 minutes

27% @ 2.2 for 3 minutes

30% @ 2.0 for 3 minutes

*try sooo hard not to hang on to the handles or rail-
pump your arms like crazy!

Now, reverse. Lower your incline and up your speed in the same increments, all the way back down. This too will burn roughly 1000 calories and you will be able to feel your thunder thighs melt away J

It’s only a one hour work out. ONE HOUR. 4% of your entire day.
 
I don't know about you, but I want an ASS like this...
 

Thursday 15 August 2013

Long Time Comin'

HOLY CRAP…It’s been almost 2 months since I’ve written a blog??? That is terrible & I really do feel bad. I was on such a roll and then….I don’t even know. Nothing changed in my work outs or my nutrition, which I feel is most important. I think I was just getting so excited for my Utah/Vegas trip that it was all I could think about and everything I did was in preparation for that trip. That being said, it was the most amazing trip EVER. Seriously though, it was flawless and I will never forget it. So many amazing memories <3 <3 <3
Every single sacrifice I have made when it comes to my diet was 110% worth it. Every time we went to the pool or got dolled up to go out, I was so happy with how I looked. I’m not being conceited; I’m just saying that all the hard work was sooo worth it. When you make the decision to change and it pays off, it gives you that push you need to keep going. I am very proud of myself and my accomplishments and I have every intention to continue bettering myself. I am 10lbs from my latest “goal weight” (it keeps getting lower) and once I’m there, I plan to mold and define every muscle in my body.  I don’t want huge muscles (at all) just leaned out and defined. I’m excited. The month before my trip I cut out dairy and gluten and was doing only cardio work outs. I dropped 15lbs that month J My new plan now goes as follows…
Mondays- Legs & Booty
Tuesdays- Arms & Back
Wednesdays- Lap Swimming (Oh how I’ve missed it)
Thursdays- Legs & Booty
Fridays- Arms & Back
Saturdays- 90 Minutes Mixed Cardio
Sundays- Hot Yoga
I’m going to try this routine out until the end of September and see how I like it. Don’t worry, this time I really will keep you updated. Speaking of updates, in my last blog I talked about the laser treatments I got on my legs and promised you guys some before/after pictures. Well, I don’t have pictures (I need to request them still) but I did lose an total of 7inches and the visual difference (to me) is amazing. I’m so glad I did it & it was worth every dime ;) I would recommend it to anyone who is willing to put in the hard work to get the best results. Like I mentioned before, it’s not a quick fix, I worked my ass off (literally).
Now that Vegas is behind me *sniffle* I have some other things going on to be excited about…for instance I am on the hunt for an apartment/basement suite to have allll to myself J &&&…I’m going to Utah again @ the end of October. Just a quick 4 day trip but I’m still super excited. After that I’ll be going to New Brunswick for the first week of December to visit family. With all these fun things coming up, I definitely have plenty of motivation to stay dedicated to my work outs and nutrition.

If you are having trouble finding *inspiration*, think of something that is coming up that you want to look FAB for, works like a charm. And if you have nothing, plan to reward yourself! For me, I have to have something to look forward to or I get sad and lazy-and that’s not good. Stay happy, motivated and inspired and you can do ANYTHING J
HOLY CRAP…It’s been almost 2 months since I’ve written a blog??? That is terrible & I really do feel bad. I was on such a roll and then….I don’t even know. Nothing changed in my work outs or my nutrition, which I feel is most important. I think I was just getting so excited for my Utah/Vegas trip that it was all I could think about and everything I did was in preparation for that trip. That being said, it was the most amazing trip EVER. Seriously though, it was flawless and I will never forget it. So many amazing memories <3 <3 <3
Every single sacrifice I have made when it comes to my diet was 110% worth it. Every time we went to the pool or got dolled up to go out, I was so happy with how I looked. I’m not being conceited; I’m just saying that all the hard work was sooo worth it. When you make the decision to change and it pays off, it gives you that push you need to keep going. I am very proud of myself and my accomplishments and I have every intention to continue bettering myself. I am 10lbs from my latest “goal weight” (it keeps getting lower) and once I’m there, I plan to mold and define every muscle in my body.  I don’t want huge muscles (at all) just leaned out and defined. I’m excited. The month before my trip I cut out dairy and gluten and was doing only cardio work outs. I dropped 15lbs that month J My new plan now goes as follows…
Mondays- Legs & Booty
Tuesdays- Arms & Back
Wednesdays- Lap Swimming (Oh how I’ve missed it)
Thursdays- Legs & Booty
Fridays- Arms & Back
Saturdays- 90 Minutes Mixed Cardio
Sundays- Hot Yoga
I’m going to try this routine out until the end of September and see how I like it. Don’t worry, this time I really will keep you updated. Speaking of updates, in my last blog I talked about the laser treatments I got on my legs and promised you guys some before/after pictures. Well, I don’t have pictures (I need to request them still) but I did lose an total of 7inches and the visual difference (to me) is amazing. I’m so glad I did it & it was worth every dime ;) I would recommend it to anyone who is willing to put in the hard work to get the best results. Like I mentioned before, it’s not a quick fix, I worked my ass off (literally).
Now that Vegas is behind me *sniffle* I have some other things going on to be excited about…for instance I am on the hunt for an apartment/basement suite to have allll to myself J &&&…I’m going to Utah again @ the end of October. Just a quick 4 day trip but I’m still super excited. After that I’ll be going to New Brunswick for the first week of December to visit family. With all these fun things coming up, I definitely have plenty of motivation to stay dedicated to my work outs and nutrition.
If you are having trouble finding *inspiration*, think of something that is coming up that you want to look FAB for, works like a charm. And if you have nothing, plan to reward yourself! For me, I have to have something to look forward to or I get sad and lazy-and that’s not good. Stay happy, motivated and inspired and you can do ANYTHING J
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