I've decided to re-enter the blogosphere and share my new found success, goals for the future and new fun and healthy recipes. I just finished doing an 8 day very restrictive diet to get myself back on track and get some fast results to motivate me to continue to my dream body.
Dream Body, Katrina from Tone It Up
Current Body
Super embarrassing picture (like the heels!) haha! But I was trying to capture all my hard work on film. I lost 7.8 pounds in 7 days and so far have maintained this weight loss for one day. woo hoo! I'm 5'4.5" and now am 126.6. I'm not set on a specific weight but I'm thinking closer to 120 and I will be getting to where I want to be.
My current fitness rotation is:
2 days Tonique Premier
1 day outdoor HIIT routine
1 day Pump It Up cardio (This is hilarious and super fun, btw.)
I also try to go on as many walks as I can. Today I was able to get in a good 5 miler and that is pretty typical. I also throw in pushups, dips, lunges, plies and crunches whenever the mood strikes me.
My diet is 5 small meals each day. Here is what I ate today for a sample:
Meal 1: Protein pancakes with 2 Tbs. of greek yogurt, coffee with a splash of milk and stevia
Meal 2: 1/2 c greek yogurt and a homemade lara bar
Meal 3: vegan crepe with 2 tsp. sunflower seed butter and sliced strawberries
Meal 4: 1/2 avocado with 1 tsp each sunflower seeds and honey
Meal 5: lean turkey burger with light swiss on a whole grain bun
This came out to around 1,200 calories. I am slowly uping my calories to 1,500 a day to come off my restrictive diet and back to normal eating. I splurged tonight on the bun and cheese, usually carbs and dairy are reserved for breakfast and lunch.
My short term goals are:
1. To maintain this weight loss for the month of November. This will be challenging as I am making another trip to wine country to pick up wine (it's been several months!) and also eat at my favorite restaurant and bakery. I also have a good friends birthday party and let's not forget Thanksgiving to contend with. I will be coming up with strategies to get through these times without over indulging and also so I can enjoy myself. If I gain the weight back, I have to do the diet again. So that should help keep me focused.
2. Keep up my fitness regime as listed above. This means getting up at 5:30 3 mornings a week and only 1 day off, which I may choose to do further cardio.
3. Blog at least 3 times per week and 1 time per week will include a recipe and review.
Come December I will have new goals and a new fitness rotation. I am really liking mixing things up. My main focus is to tone up all over but with an emphasis on my thighs and butt.
I'll be checking in soon! Feel free to ask any questions or leave a comment!
Cheers!
Jessica
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