Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Getting Started!

So you've probably been wondering what I've been doing to lose weight... Or maybe you want to take part yourself, but don't know where to start. I want to help you with this guide to going from fat 2 fit. So, I wrote this out for my sister who will embarking on this journey with me. She is a busy mom of a crazy tot and really isn't thrilled about getting in shape, but I convinced her to let me write out a weekly plan for her so she can get started. Now, this is an intense beginning because I don't sugar coat it. You can change it up to meet your needs, but I believe you're either all in or your out. You can't workout hard everyday and eat fast food and expect to lose weight. Believe me I've tried and failed! But you can change your life and see changes rather quickly. I think the important thing to realize is you can do it! With hard-work, determination and guidance we all can. So here is a week one plan to get you started. It's a lot to take in at once, but print it out and commit to it for one week. Then you'll want more and that's what happens. As the weeks go by it becomes more intense and you'll be waiting for more.
So here we go:
From Fat 2 Fit Chick
Exercise
ü  Workout at gym at least 2 days a week if you have a membership or a friend who will let you join them.
ü  Take walks or get some type of cardio (at least 30 mins.) 3-4 times a week.
ü  Regular at home workouts on days you don't make it to the gym:
o   Arm workout*:
§  3 sets of 10 Butterfly
§  3 sets of 10 Right Angle
§  3 sets of 10 Back Hang
§  3 sets of 10 Curl Up
§  3 sets of 10 push ups
o   Leg workout*:
§  3 sets of 20 lunges (10 per leg)
§  3 sets of 20 step ups (10 per leg)
§  3 sets of 100 jumps on rope (Pretend jump if not available)
o   Ab workout*:
§  3 sets of  20 sit ups
§  3 sets of  20 Russian twists
§  3 sets of planks (options: hold for a min for each set, do toe touches or drag a weight across)
o   Random Workout:
§  3 sets of 20 Burpees
§  3 sets of 20 Squats
§  3 sets of 20 Jumping Jacks
§  3 sets of 20 Push Ups
§  3 sets of 20 Sit Ups
*Use a weight of some sort to increase intensity. If no weight use canned goods, a bag filled with heavy objects or water bottles. Whatever you can find use it and push yourself!
Eating
ü  Eat 5-6 small meals throughout the day.
ü  Roughly 1450 calories a day (This is for my sister so go online and find out what works for you).
ü  Drinking water. A LOT!! At least 64 ounces (or 8 glasses a day or 4 bottles of water).
o   Use flavorings like lemon, mint, tea (no sugar). Don’t use artificial sweeteners.
ü  Meal Ideas:
o   Space them out every couple hours.
o   Eat breakfast, snack, lunch, snack, dinner & dessert or small snack.
o   Try to eat at the same time each day.
o   Prepare meals in advance and think ahead of time about what you will eat.
o   Steer clear of fast food!! Not only good for your wallet, it’ll be better on your health.
Also, try a smoothie as a snack and add in veggies too.

Friday, May 24, 2013

I got my Insanity!

I am super excited to post today because it's about the fact that I finally received my Insanity box with my Beach Body coaches info and my Shakeology. If you haven't looked at them yet, check my videos on Youtube. Search "fromfat2fitchick" and subscribe to my channel. I did an unboxing video where I showed everything in my box, my tip for storing Shakeology and the Beach Body details on how much it cost for me to order through them with my coaches discount.

Before & After Pics!

For people who watch this on Youtube and aren't my friend on Facebook this is my before and after pics so far. They go from Feb 2nd- May 12th. And I added the picture of me in the purple shirt to show where I was a couple months before I started. This picture was taken in September 2012.

Thursday, May 23, 2013

From the Beginning

If your reading this you're either A)A friend or family member, B)Interesting in getting fit or C)Lost. Either way I am starting this blog today as accountability and fun. Plus, I want to share my experience, tips and such now that I have been going strong on this weight loss journey for 4 months. There have been major ups and downs including weight gain, changing plans and workout partners and injuries. In those 4 crazy months I lost 31 pounds and now I am changing things up while I am on Summer vacation. I will be focusing hard on nutrition (either what I am doing or the Insanity nutrition plan), working out 2-3 time a day (Insanity, gym and running or swimming). I will also be doing Shakeology (which is a meal replacement drink offered from Beach Body and it's called the "healthiest meal of the day". I will be doing it for at least 1 month and will add it to my diet to compensate for the amount of calories I will be burning). I will also be working with my Dad so he can get healthier too! I am super excited to share this with you and will also (hopefully!) be posting Youtube videos as well with meals, workouts and other cool tips that are helping me. I am doing this for you and myself. Hope you'll join in and go from fat to fit just like me! Stats Starting Weight: 241.8 lbs Current Weight: 210.4 lbs Goal Weight: 140 lbs