A title for this post eludes me. Why, you ask? Let me tell you.
All my energy is consumed with repairing my muscles. S to the O-R-E. I am seriously, seriously sore!! I am in week two of Brazil Butt Lift and it is lifting and kicking my booty into shape simultaneously.
Don't let Leandro with his cute accent and good time moves fool you. He gets me every time. The girls are smiling and lifting their weights and he is speaking some Portuguese at me while he says, "Shake your bum bum!"
And then the next morning, POW!! Can hardly move. And let me tell you, I LOVE IT!
Seriously, I know I've done this program before but it has been awhile. I am amazed at the changes I am seeing in my arms and legs already. I feel like my booty is even getting tighter. ***which can we just recognize together that a tighter booty during your second (almost third) trimester is a quite a feat..
I have definitely had moments the past couple of weeks where I have thought about not working out. I mean, I just don't always feel like it and to be honest, my belly isn't getting any smaller and I sure don't feel super hot grooving and moving with my baby bump. But that really isn't why I wanted to stay committed to this lifestyle in the first place. I mean, yes, in part I definitely would love to not have to struggle {as much} to get back to my pre-pregnancy body.
But really, the BIG picture purpose behind this lifestyle has never been so much about my appearance. It has been about feeling confident and healthy; about keeping up with my kids; about making sure my boys grow up with a healthy example so they don't ever struggle with weight or the unhealthy side effects of a sedentary lifestyle. And staying committed during pregnancy, is first and foremost about giving this little guy the best chance at a healthy start possible. He is going to need a mama ready to brave the world of three boys 3 and under and all that will ensue from that adventure.
That being said, I have a date with Leandro and the girls during nap time where I will gladly shake my booty, lift some weights and work up a less than attractive sweat. And I'm sure my little guy will be dancing right along with me. ;)
Before Beachbody, on the rare occasion I would be working out, I never found anything I really loved. The elliptical was ok..better than the dreadmill. Zumba was fine, depending on the instructor. Hot Yoga was nice but I sometimes felt like I stretched but didn't workout. Nothing that just made me stop in my tracks and fall in love.
Then I began Brazil Butt Lift. From the first day I pushed play, I was hooked. It was fun. The workouts flew by. I felt sore after every workout in all kinds of places (the truest way to measure the success of any workout, of course). And I was getting results. SAY WHAT???
I have loved all my other workouts but nothing holds a candle in my heart to BBL. I know it sounds crazy..but it is my soulmate workout. I seriously get giddy to go push play!!
This week I started back up with Brazil Butt Lift a week behind my challengers. I have loved it. I was quite used to my 30 minute workouts coming off of P90x3 and the fix. However, doing doubles the last week of the fix was a great way to get my body (and my mind) ready for the longer workout days.
I am also still using the nutrition guide from the 21 Day Fix but I tweaked it a little. I was on the lowest bracket when I began but have adjusted the bracket to meet my needs. I know I needed more calories. I also know how important fiber is as well all know those prenatals aren't always the friendliest when it comes to regularity. So I upped my greens to five. (Green corresponds to veggies for you non-fixers ;) ) I am eating two purples (fruits), four reds (protein), two yellows (carbs) and one orange. On days I feel extra hungry, I up my blue from one to two. Blue is healthy fats. This has really helped me feel full and also stay on track with healthy eating. I have had some pretty intense cravings lately that I am trying to resist. Not that I won't indulge sometimes. I just don't think nightly would be wise! ;)
I also went to the doctor this week. Total weight gain= 13 pounds. I felt like that was a little high considering all the working out I have been doing but then I realized, "Hey! You are 6 months pregnant. That is like 2 pounds a month average! You are OK!" I had gained two pounds a week at time in my other pregnancies so keeping perspective is key. I would still like to say under 25 pounds so as long as I continue to be healthy and stay on track these last four months, I think that goal is achievable.
So what about you? Do you have a soul mate workout? What are you doing to stay on track for your health and fitness goals? I would love to hear from you!
Or if you are looking to start a program, need some accountability, I'd love to hear from you too!
