Fitness challenge

WORKING ON MY FITNESS: Before

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The Above Measurements are from Feb 11. I started Washington Gym toward the end of November, right around the time for Thanksgiving. I wish I had photo's to show from then but we never got around to it. My posture was pitiful (Still working on that)!  I was going to the gym 2-3 times a week, but I was also eating whatever I wanted and I was still drinking a lot (wine night every night). So when we took the above photo's after 3 months I was disappointed in myself because I knew I could of done a lot better. However, I was impressed with the results from the gym and the workouts, so I figured if I just ate right and drank less then I would be a lot happier with myself.

Hahn, one of the trainers at the gym came up with a BCI challenge. When I heard about it I was super excited and I knew this was just what I needed to get my butt in gear.

BCI challenge // 30 days of:
<> eating clean
<> 5 meals a day // every 3 hours // customized proportions
<> 8 hours of sleep a night
<> intense workouts
<> no alcohol
<> no sugar
<> 2 cheat meals a week... but their cheat meals are like oatmeal or cereal.

...there is more to it but this is the jest of it. Below are my current results

-38 March 7 ( Day 6 into 30 day BCI challenge) We took measurements again so that we could track the progress of the Challenge properly. I did not know we were taking photo's (which is why I didn't bring my swimsuit in photo 1). If I knew we were taking photo's I would not have eaten beforehand!
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The top section is my frame measurements so that won't really change in numbers much.
The second and third section is what will change dramatically if I make wise choices. So from here you can see that I went from 29 % to 17 % body fat. Jess (my trainer) is trying to get me to stop weighing myself in the scale but I can't help it though. I even brought in a photo of what I weighed before I ate because I knew I would be heavier when I got my measurements. She did not care and put down how much I weighed at that moment. boo.

My Goal:
I want to get down to 14% body fat and have at least a 4 pack.

Adjustments:
Instead of drinking a bottle of wine every night with friends I mostly hang out with them during the day so I am not the girl who keeps saying " I can't eat that" or "I'm not drinking."
I'm also loving hanging out with my friends at WG while working out. 


All in all I'm feeling great and realize how much I am what I eat! 

WORKING ON MY FITNESS


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I started up at Washington Gym in November and signed a 3 month contract for 3 days a week. I wanted to start somewhere that wasn't just a regular gym, I needed a place that was encouraging and a place where I could just go and and be instructed on what to do and do it in correct form all while having fun! I still can't run because of my ankle so these workouts are also providing my cardio which is KEY!

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On day 1 they took my measurements so that at the end of three months I can see my progress.
Lets just say I was bummed on that first day. My Body Fat content was a lot higher than I thought  it would be. 29.76% !!!!! Way too high!!! When my three months is up I will post all my measurements for accountability. I was 126 lbs on 11/8/12 and today I am 121.

My problem areas are my tummy, love handles, and thighs! This is all going to take more than just working out for me. I have to eat right to demolish these areas. Most of the time eating healthy is not a problem, it's the road trips, vacations, working long hours, birthday parties, and social events that throw me off. French Fries, Chips and Queso, Ice Cream, Carbs and Alcohol are all things I enjoy very much.
Who am I kidding, they will never be completely out of my life so I just have to learn portion control and maybe allow it only 1-2 days a week.


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After a big bang to my head I'm not going to help out with anyone elses board.  #brandiandrannienicaraguanadventure #chicabrava  @chrisrann @shelbymons #surfcamp #letsgotosurfcamp #letsgosurfing #sanjuandelsur #nicaragua

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Always a challenge for me....DRINKING WATER!
More Activities that will help me on my Fit Journey.
Add Yoga to my week
Go Dancing more (Kelly and I will be going Country dancing more this year!)
Go to the Rock Gym
Go to The Trampoline Gym
Surf when I can (Costa Rica in April!!) I miss Chica Brava!
Ride my bike
P90x on days I don't go to gym
Take a Hiking Trip
Take walks/longboard after Dinner


Blogs to check out if you want motivation to be fit and yummy healthy recipes to try out:
ROXY - I really love the videos and just looking at a roxy girl motivates me.
Adventures with Veggies- If you are vegetarian,vegan or raw this is up your alley!
Greetings from Nolandia- Alexandria and Terrance have rockin bods and they share their recipes.

Follow me on Instagram @LisenbeSquared to keep up with this Fit Journey!
Shaking that h2o out of my ears! #nicaragua #sanjuandelsur #hermosa #brandiandrannienicaraguanadventure