Get Fit with Leanne - Becoming the Healthiest Version of Yourself

Friday, January 24, 2014

TRUTH.

This post today is meant for my challenge group participants. Truth: I worked my A$$ off this morning. I did Turbofire Fire 30 & Isometrix.

Truth: I cannot stand a day of just yoga. As much as I LOVE it and it is so good for your mind, body, and soul. I need my cardio fix on those days as well. Truth: I also added abs. Truth: I worked super hard today because I will be taking the day off tomorrow. (Well as "off" as you can take it while hitting the slopes in beautiful Crested Butte, CO!)

Not every day is going to be perfect. Tomorrow I plan on eating my normal healthy breakfast, skiing, having a *gasp* Bloody Mary, skiing some more, hitting up Pits in Paradise tomorrow night for their soup bar and grilled pita. I plan on going to the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, because: well it's our tradition. The truth is over the past 95 days there has been some cheat days. Now, being over 3 months in, my metabolism can handle it. The thing to remember here is this: You do not HAVE to give everything you love up. If you try to do that you will go nuts, that and you will probably end up having a binge day. If you do have a cheat day or a day where you "fall off the wagon" the key is to get right back up and continue. Do NOT give up. Anyways: if you are one of our challengers - We won't let you!

Thursday - CVX Day 4 of X3

Did I say that the warrior was difficult? hahahaha CVX was insane. I LOVED it. Cardio + weight training = perfect workout for me! Think you need to join an expensive gym to get in shape or need tons of equipment? Think again. All I needed today was a towel, a free weight (5# was good for me due to how you don't put the weight down for nearly the entire workout - Corey started with 8# but switched to 5 after the first 10 minutes) Great workout. 1/2 hour, done and over. I'm going to be sore tomorrow!

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Tuesday - Wednesday : The Warrior and X3 Yoga

Wow - they were both incredible workouts! The warrior was INTENSE - designed for the US troops and taught by Tony Horton to the troops themselves on bases all over the world. I was drenched in sweat. Literally from head to toe!

We also did a Plank Challenge in our group today. Check out the little dude under me! He is my yoga/plank/zen master. He says yoga is good for stretching his feet! I agree.

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Committed to .....

Hello again! I am back after a long break. I started blogging my Turbofire journey - then stopped about a month ago because of the holidays, spending time with family, and really really focusing on my health and fitness! It's a new year - a new me. I am committed to blogging every day of my next 90 day challenge. Even if it is just a picture. I want to share my next 90 days with you - during P90X3. Started day one yesterday:

I am doing the lean circuit so I started with Accelerator. WOW. Totally challenging and good. I loved it. My planking needs some work though! My hubby and I finished Turbofire and got amazing results. Hoping to focus in on muscle building now, instead of just loosing weight. Building muscle and getting some abs going on is my goal during P90X3. Here are our Turbofire results:

Day 2 of P90X3 starts today. Stay tuned!

Monday, November 25, 2013

So, It Doesn't Get Easier - and One-Pot Lentil Chicken Recipe

First let me say that we took our family portraits yesterday for our Christmas cards and it was a beautiful snowy wintery day. We got lucky!

Second - I am actually loving our pictures! Beachbody - specifically Turbofire and Shakeology have given me my confidence back and I like how I look. I am now down 12 lbs in 29 days. That is quite an accomplishment for me. Plus I am getting abs of steel! I love it.

As for the "It doesn't get easier..." I initially thought - It is a workout DVD, won't I get sick of it or plateau out on doing the same workouts over and over (well - we do a different combo of about 6 different workouts right now, there are 5 more to add to the mix over the next 60 days.) But no! As we learn the kickboxing moves and choreography it gets harder, because we can work harder! I still wake up every day sore. Which is perfect because I know my body is still changing and I love that.

Now for the good stuff - I made this Clean Eating One Pot Lentils and Chicken for dinner last night and it was so good!

I made the recipe for 4 servings:

4 thin Chicken Breasts

4 tsp of curry powder

3 cups of green lentils

2 tbsp olive oil

Salt /Pepper

2 tbsp minced garlic or 2 cloves of garlic minced

1 1/2cup Veggie Broth (low sodium, organic, and no msg)

Baby Bell Light Spreadable Swiss Cheese

INSTRUCTIONS:

Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat oil on medium-high. Add chicken and cook, turning occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes or until lightly browned. Add curry powder and garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add lentils to saucepan and stir to coat. Stir in broth and 3 1/2 cups cold water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender and most liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes. Divide evenly among serving bowls, season to taste with salt and pepper, and garnish each with baby bell and 2 tbsp cilantro(if wanted). (NOTE: if lentils are still hard after 30 minutes, add 1/2 cup more water and continue to cook until softened.)

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

I used to think that the Beachbody infomercials were fake....

For the past 25 days I have been diligent- and for the past 23 days I have been doing Turbofire. Busting my ass really, eating right, no snacking after dinner, healthy snacks (think carrots and celery or an apple) during the day and faithfully drinking my Shakeology. For the past 3 days my weight hasn't budged, but I feel better still - tighter still - and sore every day from the way Turbo makes me push myself harder than I have in a very long time. (probably since my gymnastics days) I just have this intense need to be healthy, to feel good about myself, and to help others feel the same way. You have to be "proof the product works" that is a Beachbody motto.

All red in the face after a HIIT class.

So last week I posted my 19 day before and after... and since I am off of work today, I had time to post my 25 day before and after....

I mean really! I feel like one of those infomercial people for Beachbody! This is only 25 days in! I have 65 days to go! I am so psyched to see what happens at my 45, 60, and 90 day mark! I want that turbofire tank top and I want to be one of their featured transformations.

I could not have done this without a team and a coach behind me. My coach is such an inspiration to me every single day and I strive to be the leader that she is.

I know the holidays are upon us and it is hard to stay on track with eating and fitness... but I know you can do it. Do it with Corey and I!

Ask me questions, join a challenge group of ours! It's only 30,60,90 days out of your life, but I promise it will change your life!

Join me and take the Beachbody Challenge!