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Have you been looking for a weight loss tracking system? I've sadly been on and off again but one of my favorite websites (free!) is the Livestrong my plate system. They have So many items you can look up in their database for your calorie counting table. PLUS they have an iphone app so, if you're out eating you can track away from the computer! You can also input your exercises that way it'll recalculate your new caloric intake, so you don't have to get all confused with the net outcome!

It keeps track of your measurements as well as your weight. If you want to loose 1lb a week it calculates your calories for you so you know what your limit is, as well as your protein, sugar, carb, and fat intake. I really like it!!

You should go check it out!
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Turbo Fire 1 Month DOWN

Ok, So this post IS over do for an update. I've been a tad busy with work and other things.. but I DID IT

I was so excited, There were a few nights where I wanted to talk myself out of working out, but I know when get came to the next day, I wouldn't be happy, If I wanted results, I needed to push.

SO. Here is an after picture that was the most noticible difference

I lost a lot of muscle in my arms when I stopped working out (when we moved from LA-HI) So....I was excited to see this..

Turbo Fire Week 3-Day 17

I've put in a lot of hours this week at work, so, it's been a little tough  working 8-9 hours then getting the effort to workout but, I've been doing it.

Yesterday I didn't have a ton of energy so, Instead of doing a cardio workout, I did a strength training, Core 20  minutes. It's tough, especially when you get to the floor section, it's not just your abs, it's your entire body, Back, stomach, and chest. Pushups are EVIL, I hate them. I don't know why I've just never had the strength to do them. You think after all the years of band and winter guard I'd be able to nail them (directors LOVED pushups as a form of punishment lol) ANYWAY, When I started this program I really wanted to make sure I was going close enough to the ground, so I still used my knees. As of last night I did every rep on my toes getting down to the ground. I was very pleased.

ALSO the stomach section is brutal. She doesn't do reps and then goes on..she ADDS on. So you'll do rep a, then rep b then you'll do rep a and b together, then she'll add C you'll do that , then you'll do Rep a, b, and C....UGH it hurts.. BUT she knows how to fatigue your muscles so they are constantly repairing themselves even stronger. I could barely get through that section, last night I only took 3, 2 second breathing breaks. SO, VERY EXCITED! Things are going well!

Turbo Fire 2 weeks!-Sept 4

I did it!!!! I was so excited to finish 2 weeks. It's the longest I had ever stuck with a workout program, on my own!. I love turbo fire. There are some days I want to use my rest day (i don't actually take it unless I need it for soreness) But I know I feel better in the morning after I do my workout.

Ive realized I'm more successful if I reward myself  with someone I had been waiting on to purchase. I received a Clinque mailer and had been waiting for a week for something to come out, but I made myself wait another week so it could be used a my reward.

I purchased a Gift set that came with a 21.00 purchase. With coupons I ended up getting all of this for $16. :) I was excited and was very happy that I was able to splurge a little on myself for a job well done. Hooray!

As I stated before I don't own a scale...BUT here are the pics
Before

After, I tried to put them side by side but it wouldn't let me. Anyhow, there isn't much of a difference but, it's only been 2 weeks.

So...Hopefully I'll keep going and things will keep improving!

Turbo Fire, Day 13 ALMOST THERE

I've never been good about keeping up with at home workout videos. I quit P90X a week and 1/2 in. I just didn't have the time. I'm almost at 2 weeks in with Turbo Fire, I'm so excited!!! Tomorrow I'll post a before and after pic, I don't have a scale and have no way of weighing myself , (my goal wasn't to lose weight anyway, it was to tone up) , SO I'm pretty excited. I LOVE food but that is not going to be my reward. There is a small makeup kit at Macy's I've had my eye on for a little bit so, I decided that, that can be my reward for working out so hard.  \

Thanks for following me along in my journey. If you have any questions or comments about this program, please ask!

Turbo Fire Day 10 update + Video

I'm halfway through week 2. I'm really liking this workout. It's really challenging but gets the work done in half the time of a lot of other home workouts. By the end of every video I'm covered in sweat and my muscles are fatigued.


Today I did a 15 minute high intensity training and a 30  minute sculpt class. My arms are so sore already but I can already see great definition where muscles are starting.


Here is a video of of the 3rd drill in the 15 minute HIIT session

I was really tired this morning, Every morning my husband works, I get up at 5:45 with him, make his lunch, and drive him to work. When I get home, I either have the option of going back to sleep or working out. I've been trying to be good about working out, because I normally work morning-mid evening. If i wait to workout in the evening I could come up with 100 reasons why I wouldn't want to work out and lose my momentum.  I was a little shocked when I started this today, It actually wasn't that hard as I remember. I was jumping higher and wasn't completley fatigued until the end of the 2nd rep. The 1st reps, I went all out, but didn't get tired as quickly so Hooray for improvement!

Hope you enjoy the vid!

Turbo Fire + Video

I've done P90X, Jillian Michael 30 day shred, and 10 minute workout but I just couldn't stick with it. Don't get me wrong, I'm not knocking any of these at home workout video programs, It just wasn't for me. By far my favorite workout has to be Yoga Booty Ballet ( my dream is to be an instructor of it one day, still working on that) BUT when you live in a place where it's not offered (and the home videos just don't work for me..I'm too spoiled by the wonderful live version I had for 4 months) I had to find something else.

P90X was ok, I could hand the intensity, I just couldn't handle the time, I'm sure others were practically fine working full time + family + car broken down + walking up hills both ways to work ETC ETC but It just wasn't for me. I work a lot of 8-9 hour shifts at work and when I come home it would already be 9pm by the time I cooked/ate dinner. So working out for another hour and 1/2 just didn't appeal to me. I did great for about a week and 1/2 but I just kept coming up with excuses when I got home from work. The 30 day shred just...wasn't  for me either .Not exciting enough.10 minute trainer just wasn't enough variety, you had 6 workouts to choose from and that was it, repeat..rinse..done..lol

I need something that involves Dancing that I can do on my own time with my varying schedule (as well as Josh's). Something I enjoy doing that I don't realize that I'm working out

I discovered Turbo Fire/Jam (same lady practically same workouts) My favorites are her High Intensity Training (HIIT) you have the option of doing a 15, 30, or 45 minute. They are choreographed Plyometrics (lots of high energy/.jumpy movement) that you go FULL out for 1 minute. You do 3 of them 3 times. I'm ALWAYS dripping with sweat at the end of just the first drill LOL. ALSO she offers lots of varying videos . On days that a certain area is sore (today was my lower body) she offers a video for the opposite area to give the sore one a rest. Today I did a 20 minute upper body toning video and once I was warm I pushed myself and did a 15 minute HIIT video . I always follow up with her 10 minute stretch.

This is Day 3 and I'm already seeing a difference in my waist line, arms, flexibility, and eating habits. I love it. It has dance (movement), Plyometrics, Kickboxing, and cardio combined :)

I recorded a video just to give you an idea of one of her HIIT drills, this was only my 3rd time attempting it..but all it matters is HEY I'm doing it! :)

  I just finished one of the drills so I'm a little out of breath and couldn't come up with what I was going to say LOL But yes This one of her TURBO FIRE videos (turbo jam is another set of workouts she sells similar to this program)