Showing posts with label weight loss journey. Show all posts
Showing posts with label weight loss journey. Show all posts
Sunday, August 13, 2017
Shift Shop, My Results
The last 3 weeks have been a challenge for me for sure, both physically and mentally.
Months ago I watched as coaches on the team that I am a part of completed the Test Group for Shift Shop. They were some of the first people to do the program and they killed it. I watched their struggles. I watched them overcome those struggles. And I watched them transform inside and out because of this program.
Their journey is what inspired me to take one of my own. I was searching for something to get me back on track and Shift Shop is that something.
So over the last 3 weeks I've been pushing through this program and drinking my Shakeology every single day while following the meal plan. I did not feel hungry or deprived one bit. Let me assure you, there is so much food on this plan. It's amazing how much you can eat when you are eating the right foods.
✨I feel so great after only 3 weeks that I'm going to continue this program into round 2. In 3 weeks I've lost 4.4 lbs and 10.5 inches! ✨
Their journey is what inspired me to take one of my own. I was searching for something to get me back on track and Shift Shop is that something.
So over the last 3 weeks I've been pushing through this program and drinking my Shakeology every single day while following the meal plan. I did not feel hungry or deprived one bit. Let me assure you, there is so much food on this plan. It's amazing how much you can eat when you are eating the right foods.
✨I feel so great after only 3 weeks that I'm going to continue this program into round 2. In 3 weeks I've lost 4.4 lbs and 10.5 inches! ✨
I'm so glad that I did not put all of my focus on the scale for this program. If I did, I'd probably be disappointed in my results. I wouldn't be able to see the stronger muscles that I've been building. I wouldn't be able to see the mental shift that doing this program has given me.
Over the next few weeks I will be sharing with you my journey through my second round of Shift Shop. But for now, here are my Before and After pics from Round 1.
If you've been looking for something to get you back on track or to get you started on your own fitness journey, please comment below or shoot me an email. I'd love to help you.
Friday, May 29, 2015
What is a Challenge Group?
No, a challenge group is not the small children and animals roaming around your house, going room to room and destroying everything in their path. Although that does present a challenge most days.
In the world of fitness and nutrition, a Challenge Group is a secret Facebook group where you and others who are doing the same program (sometimes different programs) and starting on the same day can come together without being in the public eye. These groups can run anywhere from 30 - 90 days, depending on the need. Below is an example of one of the groups I'm currently running with 2 fellow coaches:
This particular group is for Focus T25 and is coming up on day 90 since it is a 90 day program. So, as you can see, there's a theme for each day that helps keep everyone in the group motivated and on track. It's a safe place to ask questions, share your frustrations, and help cheer on others who are in the challenge with you. I know that when I started my health and fitness journey in April of 2014, I never would have stuck with it if it were not for the Challenge Group I was fortunate enough to be a part of. The sharing of ideas, our struggles, and our triumphs is what kept me going. I didn't want to let myself or anyone else down.
The value of being in a challenge group is really something you have to see for yourself. So if you or someone you know has been struggling with getting started or staying committed to getting healthy or fit, I would love to help. I've been there before and am forever grateful that my dear friend reached out to me.
You can email me at vidaliagirl@gmail.com, comment below or use the "Comment" pop-up tab on the bottom right of your screen.
~ Thank you for stopping by,
Coach Brandy
In the world of fitness and nutrition, a Challenge Group is a secret Facebook group where you and others who are doing the same program (sometimes different programs) and starting on the same day can come together without being in the public eye. These groups can run anywhere from 30 - 90 days, depending on the need. Below is an example of one of the groups I'm currently running with 2 fellow coaches:
This particular group is for Focus T25 and is coming up on day 90 since it is a 90 day program. So, as you can see, there's a theme for each day that helps keep everyone in the group motivated and on track. It's a safe place to ask questions, share your frustrations, and help cheer on others who are in the challenge with you. I know that when I started my health and fitness journey in April of 2014, I never would have stuck with it if it were not for the Challenge Group I was fortunate enough to be a part of. The sharing of ideas, our struggles, and our triumphs is what kept me going. I didn't want to let myself or anyone else down.
The value of being in a challenge group is really something you have to see for yourself. So if you or someone you know has been struggling with getting started or staying committed to getting healthy or fit, I would love to help. I've been there before and am forever grateful that my dear friend reached out to me.
You can email me at vidaliagirl@gmail.com, comment below or use the "Comment" pop-up tab on the bottom right of your screen.
~ Thank you for stopping by,
Coach Brandy
Monday, April 13, 2015
Focus T25
What is Focus T25?
- Workouts that you can do at home designed to give you an hour's results in only 25 minutes a day.
- Workout program designed by fitness expert and former track star Shaun T - who brought you Insanity, Insanity Asylum, and Insanity Max:30.
- Fast-paced routines that are jam-packed with dynamic, hi-intensity moves designed for maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
Who is Focus T25 for?
- Busy people who want to work out less time but still get great results.
- Those who enjoy a high-intensity, no-nonsense program that makes every minute count.
- Men and women who want to work out just 25 minutes a day to get in the best shape of their lives.
What do people love most about Focus T25?
- Even those with incredibly tight schedules can always find 25 minutes a day to work out.
- Major studies have shown that 30 minutes of exercise can be just as effective at burning fat and even more efficient than 60 minutes of exercise.
- There's always a modifier on screen, so literally anyone at any fitness level can GET IT DONE with Focus T25.
So those are the basics of T25. Now it's time for the nitty gritty - my personal experience. I am currently in week 4 of my 3rd round of T25. My very first experience with T25 was a year ago, when I became a Beachbody Coach. I went from couch to T25. It was quite an adjustment, but I had a challenge group full of people motivating me and pushing me to work hard every day. I have done other programs in between my rounds of T25 and will have reviews of those programs as well.
Let's start with my BEFORE pics:
The above pics show you my Week 1 and Week 3 results from my first round of T25. So, the program definitely works. And I can guarantee that I probably modified 80% of the moves those first 3 weeks. I actually modified most of the moves my entire first round. Truth be told, when you give birth to two children, jumping up and down can cause a little bit of a problem. All of you moms out there know what I mean. It causes a bit of a leakage problem. There, I said it. It's true. So it took me a while to get to where I didn't have to modify those jumps.
Here are the results from the 10 weeks of Round 1:
My final stats at the end of Round 1 were: Down 11 lbs and 14".
By the time I started my Second round of T25, I had done some 21Day Fix and Piyo in between. Don't get me wrong, I love those two programs as well, but I really do great with T25 and find myself sticking to the routine better.
Here are my results from Day 1 of my First Round to the end of my Second Round:
All in all, I have lost 20lbs and 20" with Focus T25 and Shakeology. If you have any questions about this program, please message me or comment below.
~ Coach Brandy
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Transformation Tuesday
I've hit a plateau in my fitness journey and needed a little inspiration this morning. So who better to look at for inspiration than yourself? So I found this progress picture from a couple of months ago.
I still can't believe the difference. I don't even know who that girl was. I do know that I was unhappy with myself, tired all of the time, having dizzy spells constantly, and experiencing bouts of anxiety. It was not a great place for me. When I look back, I am thankful that I went through that low point in my life so that I could learn how to live and eat healthy. Trust me, I am not going back to that place. I've always been a firm believer that everything happens for a reason. And I know that I never would have found the great community of leaders and teammates who I have grown so close to had I not been at that point in my life. So for that I am thankful.
After 2 rounds of Focus T25 I lost 20 lbs and 20 inches. It wasn't easy, but it was worth it. I then went on to complete the 21 Day Fix with a little bit of Piyo mixed in and was able to maintain my weight loss. I still have some work to do and my journey is far from over.
I am a lover of all programs through Beachbody and have quite the arsenal of videos at home. So if there's a program you've been thinking about trying and you're ready to take the step towards creating your own Transformation story, let me know. I would love to pay it forward and help you reach your goals. You can email me at vidaliagirl@gmail.com or click on the "Contact" tab at the bottom of your screen.
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