The Last Week of 2015 - Maintaining your Waistline

Now that Christmas is over - a lot of us are regretting all of the binging that just happened.  All the tasty treats, Christmas cookies, and desserts.  SMH, I know exactly how that feels!

It happens and we are human.
So what can you do to rebound with some damage control?

With the New Year coming - you know that the rest of the year isn't looking too healthy and you know you are "planning" to change for the new year.  So we are just going to wait until that hits, right? 

Here is some tips to help get you through these final days of 2015 without having to wear your fat pants. 

1.  Plan your day:  Yes, plan it!  You know that you have a breakfast date or lunch date with pastries, bagels, and muffins.  It's OK, enjoy that.  Though make it an effort to eat healthier the rest of the day.  Pile on the veggies for lunch and dinner as well as lean protein.  Lighten up on the carbs and starchy veggies.  You'll probably notice you are less hungry after such a big meal.

2.  Make your last meal the healthiest:  Supper doesn't need to be a huge meal!  You probably won't burn all those calories anyway before heading to bed for them to turn into fat over night.  It's dinner time and you realize you have skipped breakfast, you ate out for lunch and you randomly snacked through the day.  Make sure that your last meal of the day is a great one that is well balanced with a lean protein, a healthy whole grain carb {quinoa, brown rice, sweet potato} and some steamed veggies.  End the day on a positive note. Make sure to have your last meal at least 3 hours before bed.

3.  Drink your water:  If you have a binge all day - this is especially important.  Drinking water is going to keep you hydrated and your metabolism going!.  It'll flush and help you digest all the bad choices you made throughout the day!

 4.  No Excuses, Get Moving:  Exercising is awful after making bad food choices.  You feel sluggish and don't have much energy, but getting that workout in is crucial! Get up and get your mind in the right place by doing a killer cardio sweat session!  The psychological effects are sometimes more important than the physical effects. 

5.  Curb your morning carbs:  If you binged the night before, try eliminating your carbs at breakfast. This gives your body some time to use up what it has stored rather than overloading your system with more. Stick with eggs, veggies and healthy fats like avocado and skip the cereal!!!  
 
6.  Don't give in:  I know that binging can become a vicious habit and it takes some will power to overcome those emotional moments where you want to eat.  But just because you had a bad meal or a bad day doesn't mean that YOU are a lost cause.  You just pick yourself back up, you look at the positive, you learn from the situation and you keep moving forward. That is the best that you can do!!  

If you are interested in starting your fitness journey in the new year and staying accountable, I'm hosting a New Year New You group for 21 days to help us all start the New Year on a great note with learning good habits! It starts on the 4th of January. For the details complete the application here:

https://slimmerkimberc.wufoo.com/forms/kimbers-online-accountability-group-application/

Hammer and Chisel - Review

 

If you have been following my health and fitness journey you know that I am wrapping up week 2 of The Master's: Hammer & Chisel.  Today is day 11!  It's been a great program so far and I am motivated to continue!  There are 12 workouts in the base kit alone and that doesn't count the deluxe workouts or the bonus workout you get when you order through a coach (like me)!

 

I can honestly say that I feel completely rejuvenated in my workouts.  I have been definitely getting bored with my other programs.  I like to switch things up often, I'm pretty sure it's the only way I've stuck with working out for over a year now!  Anywho, Hammer and Chisel came at the perfect time for me.  

(Energize - Pre-Workout, Better than COFFEE!)

 

After week 1 was over, I felt amazing and like I accomplished something.  No skipped workouts.  However I didn't feel as sore as I was expecting.  When I start a new program, that first week is usually brutal!  However, it is urged that you pair this workout with the Beachbody Performance line - especially the Energize and the Recover.  Recover is meant to nourish your muscles that just did an extensive workout and prevent that post-workout soreness.  Energize - Is my JAM!  I get up really early to get my workout in and sometimes my body is just NOT feeling it.  Energize sends a surge through my body waking it up and allowing me to push hard through my entire workout! 

(Recover - Post-Workout: Tastes like Nesquick, such a TREAT!)

The program comes with a nutrition plan that follows the container system!  This is one of my favorite parts!  There is zero guess work, weighing, or counting calories.  Just fill up your containers and go!  The nutrition plan is CUSTOMIZABLE based on you and your goals.  If you want to lean out, build muscle or maintain - there is a simple calculations to how much food you will get.  Trust me, you will get PLENTY of food!  I do allow myself a cheat meal each week, though not in the plan, this is my personal rule for ANY program I follow.  

The meal plan for Hammer and Chisel is truly easy to follow.  I am doing plan A because my goal is to lean out.  If I was wanting to build muscle - I would be eating on plan B.  I am drinking a ton of water which I normally do anyway.  I drink about a gallon a day.  I'm super excited to do this program along side my friends and fellow challengers so we can keep each other accountable!

 

With my group - I plan to post my personal meal plan each week so my challengers can get some ideas, if they need them. :)

The workouts are challenging yet they are very doable.  This program is NOT for beginners.  If this is the first program you have ever done that includes lifting and cardio - I suggest beginning with a different program and setting a goal to do this next.  If you need help starting your journey, feel free to contact me any time and we can get you started!  

 

If there is ONE thing that is my favorite about this program - it's the variety!  Workouts change every day and each week is different and more challenging!  I tend to have workout ADD - so when it switches up it's perfect.  I'm always excited about what is coming next.

If you are interested in doing the Hammer and Chisel Workout Program, please complete the application here: https://slimmerkimberc.wufoo.com/forms/kimbers-online-accountability-group-application/.

I am currently accepting applications for my January 4th New Year New You Challenge Group.  If you are ready to start you fitness journey, but are not ready for the Hammer and Chisel program - my group is open to everyone - just fill out the app. 

Make sure that you link up with me if you do not have a coach.  A coach is someone just like me that can help you with the workout program, with staying accountable, on track and focused on the results that you want.  I'd really love to help you!