Week 3: PiYo Casting Call Results

And, just like that I finished my 3rd week of this PiYo Casting Call! Just 5 more weeks to go until I submit my FINAL results!

I am still LOVING the program and I've been doing it for a few weeks even before I started this Casting Call challenge! :-) But, I also have to tell you that if you really want results in fitness, nutrition is really KEY! They say abs are made in the kitchen, not the gym! With that I have really had to take a FOCUS on my nutrition because that is the hardest part for me! But, is it possible! Of course it is!

Focusing on your nutrition does not mean you never get to have a cinnamon roll or ice cream, french fries, or pizza ever again! You can still have those things but it's all about moderation in life! You eat clean 90% of the time and then know that when you work hard to eat clean the remainder of the week you can have that treat meal where you have whatever you want and not feel bad about it. :-) There is a quote that says, "One bad meal won't make you fat, just like one good meal won't make you skinny!"

The first two weeks I cut out all cheats or treats not because I necessarily wanted to deprive myself but I wanted to prove to myself that I was strong enough to do it and I DID IT! This last week for my 3rd week I allowed myself a treat meal of pasta with my husband and did I have to feel bad about it? NO, I didn't! Because I still worked hard and ate clean the remainder of the time!

The PiYo Nutrition plan isn't hard to follow! It's really easy and it if you take the time to meal plan and meal prep it is even easier! You have a list of all the foods you can eat and then you know how many of each foods you can have and there you have it! You aren't starving! I am plenty full and satisfied following the plan. It is the basics of living a healthy lifestyle to implement and make a habit in your life!

With that are you read to see my 3 week results!?!

Here you go!

And, here are my three week stats:

Weight: 132.7 (-3.5 lbs.)
Chest: 33 (-1.5")
Biceps: L 11 7/8 (-1/8") R 11 7/8 (-1/8")
Waist: 28 (-1")
Belly: 32 (-1.5")
Hips: 38 (-1")
Thighs: L 22 (-3/4") R 22 3/4 (-3/4")
Calves: L 14 (-1/2") R 14 1/4 (-1/4")

I am very proud of the results I have had in knowing that I have done it by consistently eating healthy and getting my workouts in! But, the best part is I don't have to starve myself or workout endlessly! I get to eat plenty and I only have to workout for 20-50 minutes a day! PiYo is a low impact but high intensity workout. I'm not beating up my body to get these results! Do I work hard! YES! Are some of the workouts hard? YES! But,is it worth it? YES! :-)

Happy Transformation Tuesday!

PiYo Casting Call: Week 2 Results

Well, my second for this PiYo Casting Call journey is complete! Yay! Two weeks down, six to go! :-)

I was feeling a little defeated and frustrated because it seems my wrist didn't completely heal before I decided to stop wearing my brace and I'm back in that brace and no bearing weight on that wrist. So, you may ask how the heck am I doing PiYo? I just MAKE IT WORK! :-)

When it's time to do push ups I go into a forearm plank and either hold it or lift my legs one at a time. When we are in down dog I am on my forearms as well. I do the best I can and KEEP GOING! I have learned that there will always be another excuse as to why you "CAN'T" do it. But, in reality, it's not about if you can...it's about if you WILL! So, you have to make some adjustments...SO WHAT! Keep going! ;-)

And, here we have my two week pictures and progress! (If you can't tell I took these by myself with my phone propped up on a chair, boxes, and a book with two kids running around...haha...it worked...kind of!)

Two week progress front view

Two week progress side view

Two week progress back view

:Measurements:

Weight: 132.7 (-3.5 lbs.)

Chest: 33 3/4" (-.75")

Waist (smallest part): 28" (-1")

Belly (biggest part): 32 1/4" (-1.25")

Hips: 38" (-1")

Thighs: L 22.25" (-.5")  R 23" (-.5")

When you commit to reaching a goal and stay consistent things will happen! My next group starts Monday, September 1st! Are you going to commit?

I'm ready to take September by storm and keep going! Are you? ;-)

My PiYo Casting Call Journey: Week 1

If you are following me on Facebook you probably know that I submitted my before photos into the PiYo Casting Call. I had already started PiYo about 3 weeks before and I fell in love with it but then decided I really wanted to step up the accountability by dreaming big and setting a big, hairy, scary goal to be chosen for the PiYo Casting Call, be in the infomerical, and meet Chalene Johnson!

This meant really committing myself to getting every workout in and really dialing into my nutrition! I set the goal and I started a group with others to keep me accountable and focused and I just finished the first week!

I was not completely accurate on all my portions or on all my categories this week but I ate 100% clean, no cheats! That felt good just to know I could resist the temptation of unclean food and cheat meals when I had cupcakes sitting in front of my face! ;-)

Today was our day to take our stats. This means pictures, measurements, and weight. And, I am being vulnerable here to share with you all my progress so that you know what is possible when you commit to the PiYo program and nutrition guide!

So, here are my one week progress pictures! And, remember these are taken first thing in the morning...and I am not a morning person! ;-) I try to smile sometimes.

My weight and measurements are as follows with my stats from today and the difference in parentheses!

Weight 134.6 (-1.6 lbs.)
Chest: 33 3/4 (-.75)
Biceps: L 12 R 12 2/8 (+2/8)
Waist: 28 1/2 (-1/2)
Belly: 32 3/4 (-.75)
Hips: 38 1/2 (-.5)
Thighs: L 22 1/2 (-.25) R 23 (-.5)
Calves: L 14 1/2 R 14 1/2

No, my results are not incredibly dramatic but I can tell a difference and if I've learned anything progress takes time and consistency! I am very pleased to see progress though and especially excited to see myself losing inches in my hips and thighs, which I haven't lost anything on in over a month! :-)

This is an 8 week program with 20-45 minute workouts, once a day. I am not working out tirelessly at a gym (ain't nobody got time for that). I am not starving myself, just eating good, clean food and drinking Shakeology. I still have a long ways to go but I am confident that if I am committed and consistent I will see great results. I am confident you can too!

If you want more information on the PiYo program, Shakeology, or being part of a challenge group please comment with your email! I love helping others see their potential and strength as well. It is a passion of mine!