Insanity Max:30 RESULTS!!!!!!!!

I am so excited to share my results! I worked my tail off (literally) to make it through this program.  It was TOUGH, challenging physically and mentally and I am so excited that I survived! This is by far, the most difficult program I have ever completed.  

Yes, I am excited that I lost a few pounds and inches, but I am being completely honest when I say this is not what I am most proud of.  Insanity Max:30 challenged me in ways I didn't expect.  The physical challenge pushed me to my limits, but that is when you have to choose to focus on your mind and stay in the game. 

Every time my legs wanted to quit, I had to choose to overcome my MaxOut and push forward. Every time my arms wanted to let me fall on my face, I had to stay in the game mentally. My motto became "when you can't do one more, do 3!" (Thank you to the girl in the video that shared this little nugget!)

This was so difficult, but the mental triumph I felt every time it worked cannot be compared. Every week I was able to see my improvements, not only in the way my clothes fit or the number on the scale, but in my MaxOut times each week.  Every workout I would aim to go at least 2 minutes longer than I did the last time.  It was a hard goal to reach, and some days I just wanted to give up. But I persevered! I pushed through!

The best result and the thing I am most proud of is the feeling that I can conquer the world after every workout. The feeling that if I can complete my workout and give it my all, that I can do anything! I feel so empowered and proud. 

Do not mistake my results with perfection. I did NOT eat perfectly the entire time. I tried to eat healthy, but I had cheat meals. I ate chocolate and pasta with alfredo sauce. But I did not let a cheat throw me off track.  After a cheat meal, I would get back on track! 

I did NOT get my workout in every single day. Gasp! I am human! Sometimes life gets in the way, but every time life got in the way and I could not get my workout done, I would make it up. I would count it as my rest day and get back on track.  

A healthy journey, is just that...a JOURNEY. It is not about perfection, it's about progress. :)

Salted Caramel Chocolate Truffle

Sometimes...you just want dessert. It doesn't matter how well you have been eating, sometimes you just get a craving for something. It could be a craving for sweets or salt. Either way this is the PERFECT way to keep your healthy eating on track and still enjoy a delicious treat.

Salted Caramel Chocolate Truffle.

I have been craving something sweet for a few days.  I was trying to resist eating every sweet in sight, and then while fixing dinner, I saw my Himalayan Pink Sea Salt and I remembered that I wanted to try this dessert.  It was everything I wanted it be and more. So much more! I was even nice enough to make one for my husband too. It was the perfect after dinner treat, and it was a great addition to my healthy eating plan. It definitely hit the spot and the next time I get a craving, I know what I am making! 

Ingredients:

1 scoop Chocolate Shakeology
1 tsp caramel extract
1 twist Himalayan Pink Sea Salt
1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1 cup ice.

Combine all ingredients in a blender.  Blend until smooth. Enjoy!

2 SECRET WEAPONS to Healthy Eating

Secret Weapon #1:  Shakeology! I know, I know... You didn't see that one coming! ;) But seriously, drinking Shakeology daily makes a HUGE difference! Shakeology keeps my nutrition ON POINT. I know my body is getting all the vitamins and nutrients it needs plus it helps reduce cravings, increase energy, and keeps me feeling full longer.

Secret Weapon #2: There are lots of ways to eat healthy, but for me, it is the easiest when I plan ahead.  Knowing what I am going to eat and having it prepped ahead of time makes it much easier to stay on track.  I am going to share with you my easy way of meal planning for myself and my family of 4.  This means only one trip to the grocery store, 1-2 hours of food prep for the week and a the menu never gets boring! It's definitely not fancy, but it's PRACTICAL and this method has served me well!

I thought about typing it up and making it look nice. When I create meal plans to share with my customers I do that, but I wanted to share what it looks like day to day, in my house.  I do not take the time to make it look fancy.  I want something that is quick and easy. A routine that is simple to keep up. This system works well for my family.

The first thing I do is write down my menu plan.  I LOVE to plan, and with my family's busy schedule it is easiest for me to plan every meal and snack for the whole week.  Here is my meal plan for this week:

I printed off my Meal Planner and put it in a sheet protector.  I write out all my workouts, meals and snacks with a dry erase marker so I can easily change it next week.  I keep it on my fridge for easy access and for everyone (including the husband) to see.  The current version is what I have planned for myself and my husband to eat.  Next I will add to this in a different color what my kids will be eating for breakfast and lunch.  From this meal plan I create my grocery list.  One trip will last us all week!

**Fellow moms: I know you can appreciate only dragging the kids to the store once a week!

So how I do I decide what we are eating every week? It's easy! Behind the Meal Plan in the sheet protector hanging on my fridge, I printed a blank calendar that has a month's worth of meals I know my family loves already written down. 

From this calendar I choose what we will eat that week.  Sometimes I will look at the ad for our local grocery store and choose meals that have items on sale. Other times I am in a hurry and just pick whatever is easiest, but mostly I just choose whatever sounds the most delicious to me at the moment. I love trying new recipes so I usually include at least one new recipe each week (thank you Pinterest!)

"Ummm...Kayla? You keep saying you plan for the whole week but most of Friday, Saturday and Sunday are blank? What do you eat on the weekends?"

Great question! (This is one I get a lot!) I will fill in the weekend about midweek, because at my house even the best plans never go exactly as planned. So, by midweek I will know which dinners were bumped because we had too many leftovers, or which night we will go out to eat, etc, :)

I would love to hear from you! Leave a comment if you are going to try this at your house!

Have a Happy, Healthy Day!

Insanity Max:30 Progress: End of Month 1

I am very pleased with my results so far. I am excited to jump into Month 2!

I am down 2.6 lbs and 7 inches! The best part is that I feel great and so much stronger!

Week 4 I was finally able to make it through an entire workout without Maxing Out, just in time to step it up for Month 2! 

In one of the videos Shaun T asks what do you do when you feel like you can't do one more?

One girl has the best answer, "When I feel like I can't do one more, I do 3!"

This is my motto for Month 2. 

It begins tomorrow...

Mom's Only Challenge Group!

As mom's we tend to get lost in the shuffle of being mom. We neglect our own needs in order to take care of everyone else. We struggle to find the time for ourselves, but it is so important and will help make us better moms!

I am looking for 5 moms that are ready to be the best version of themselves for you and your family. In this fitness accountability group I will help you lose weight and get healthy, all while still being MOM. I will also give you tips to get the WHOLE family healthy!

Space is limited! Comment or message me on Facebook (www.facebook.com/kayla.gossett.1) for more info!