STATURDAY: My Journey with PiYo, T25, 21 Day Fix Containers and Shakeology

I apologize that it has taken me a while to write about my progress.  I have been in the throws of wedding planning - so every free moment that I normally would use towards writing my blog, I devoted towards wedding planning.  Actually, in writing this - I can't believe how quickly time has flown and that my wedding is officially 21 days away.  It feels like I blinked - I thought I had more time!  And note that I totally caved this week and ended up hiring an event planner so that I wasn't so stressed out on the big day.  I really want to make sure that I take in moments throughout the day and just enjoy everything.  Enjoy being with our close friends and family.  Enjoy saying "I do" to my best friend.  That's really the whole point, isn't it?  :)


I have been keeping up with my PiYo and T25 joined schedule.  I love how Beachbody thinks of everything!  :)  I am doing well at exercising 4-6 days per week first thing in the morning.  I have continued to do the program in sequence, even if I miss a day.  I have found over these last few weeks that I have gotten MUCH stronger and the programs get easier.  I notice that in some spots where I would normally drag and not be able to push any harder, I was able to do faster and better this week without stopping.  Those little things are wonderful motivations to keep pushing and move forward.

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Of course, I also notice the way that my CLOTHES feel.  My pants are getting big around my waist, my shirts are even getting looser - and my ARMS are getting so much more toned.  That was the entire reason why I decided to do the programs together, because it helps in definition!  Getting married on a beach, I want to have nice toned arms!!!  :) In terms of toning the body and getting it long and lean, this is really a great program.  In terms of losing weight, I am losing some, but not much on the scale.  I have lost more inches than I have weight because of the muscle building and toning.  I will totally take that though!  I would rather FEEL and LOOK my best, than rely on a stupid number.  I encourage YOU to do the same when you're working out.  Take those measurements and photos before and at the end.  It is super important and a wonderful way to stay motivated!  :)

My starting Measurements as of January 12th:

Weight:  154.6

Chest:  38 in.

Waist:  33 in.

Hips: 38 in.

R. Thigh: 22 in.

L. Thigh: 22.5 in.

R. Arm: 12 in.

L. Arm: 12.1 in.

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Total Inches:  177.5 in.

My current measurements as of February 21st:

Weight:  152.1

Chest: 36.25 in.

Waist: 32

Hips: 36.5

R. Thigh: 20.5 in.

L. Thigh: 20.5 in.

R. Arm: 11.2 in.

L. Arm: 11.25 in.

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Total inches:  167.95 inches

I have lost a total of 10 inches off of my entire body and I'm down nearly 3 pounds!  I am so thankful for Beachbody and I am so happy with the programs and Shakeology.  Slow and steady wins the race.  Those are 10 inches and 3 pounds that won't easily be added back onto my body again.

I am still doing the 21 Day Fix Meal plan (which the challenge packs are ON SALE this week, if you've been thinking about getting it, get it now while it's on sale - only one more week left!!!!), but I need to do better about my portions and those candies at work.  With some of the stresses with the wedding, I won't lie - I have definitely had my fair share of CHOCOLATE!  haha!  Do I beat myself up about it?  No.  But, I have 21 days till the wedding now, so I need to hold myself accountable and kick-it into high gear.  I can do it - I know I can!  :)




Currently, I am running a 21 Day Nutrition and Fitness Fix group.  It is going so well that I already have one of the participants who has lost 3 pounds already in the first week alone!  That makes me feel so good!  I love to help people and I love seeing people succeed.  I am merely a guide for you and provide a platform (i.e. Challenge Groups) to help support you and hold you accountable.  You ultimately have to do all the work, but I'm with you every step of the way.  I, too, still work at this every day --- it does get easier.  The more you know your "why" - the easier it gets because nothing will stop you from getting there.



My next post will have my before and after photos as I finish this dual program - I can't wait to show them to you!  :)

Until next time...

STAY WARM and be HAPPY!  :)

Yours in health and happiness,
Coach Melissa

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STATurday: My Journey with Piyo and Shakeology

YESSSS!!!!!!!!!!  This week has been amazing.  I am down 3 pounds and can literally FEEL my body getting tighter and leaner by practicing PiYo.  I am currently to 150 pounds!!!  YIPPEE!!!!

My next push is to get down to 140 pounds - which is very doable but will take a LOT of willpower.  I will keep being good about tracking my food these next few weeks and post my end pictures and results on here at the end of the first 8 weeks. Once the first 8 weeks are done, it goes into another phase of the program (Part 2).  So, I will be sure to keep you posted! 

Another thing that I did this week was incorporate T25 in 3 times (Monday, Wednesday, Friday).  The PiYo workouts like DRENCH and SWEAT are pretty intense, so I was concerned that doing TOTAL BODY CIRCUIT with T25 wouldn't be a good idea on those days.  But, I think that this cross training between the two programs has also helped a bit this week as well.  It's nice to see Shaun T again, he totally motivates me to kick some major butt in the mornings.  Charlene is also a big pusher and such a sweetheart!  She motivates me by the quotes / messages that she says during the workout.  AND, she does the workouts WITH me.  Shaun T makes me want to punch him in the face when he stops jumping and walks over to another person that is doing all the work. - I love the guy, but he makes me so mad when he does that. LOL!  If I am doing all this work, you gotta do it with me dude!  

Here is my FAVORITE recipe!  

Another big thing this week is that I have been drinking Shakeology twice a day, versus just once a day.  I have had it as my snack or a few times as my lunch / dinner.  It really helped curve my cravings for sweets in the afternoon hours of the day.  This week at work was also great because I made my homemade hummus and brought in fresh veggies to help keep me and my colleagues in line for those moments where we wanted a snack.  That alone was a HUGE shift and made a huge difference in my weight loss this week.  

Overall, this week has been incredibly successful and I look forward to next week.  Could I FINALLY get into the 140s?!  I am sure going to try my hardest... I know I can do it!  :)

If you are following me on my Facebook wall, I am sure you have already heard about my next 7 Day FREE Clean Eating Challenge that I am starting September 1, 2014.  If you're interested, please let me know and I'd be happy to share some more details with you.  Or check out my upcoming challenge groups page for further details on how to apply to sign up.  Or , as always, just shoot me an e-mail:  coachmelissamckim@gmail.com