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How I Lost Weight After a Half Marathon

April 8, 2013 in Abs, Intervals and Circuit Training, Jillian Michaels, upper and lower body, Workout DVD, workout in the winter, workouts with 2 Comments

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As most of you know, I ran my first half marathon February 24th. The training was so intense at times that I would run for 2 hours straight! You think to yourself: she must have been the skinniest she’s ever been. Think again!

Since finishing my half-marathon training, I have gotten back in touch with my favorite fitness guru: Jillian Michaels. I’ve actually LOST WEIGHT since running a half marathon.
The beautiful part? I don’t have to do any 2 hour workouts during the week!

HOW DID I LOSE WEIGHT?

1. Jillian Michaels DVDS

Jillian is a fat blasting master. I love her workouts.
You want to see results? Cardio alone won’t do it. You HAVE to build muscle through weight training and circuit training, and Jillian is your girl!

Here are my FAVORITE Jillian DVD’s right now. I cycle them throughout the week.

YOGA MELTDOWN
2 levels of fat blasting yoga, all while relaxing your mind and body after a long day. Each level is about 30 minutes long.

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6 WEEK 6 PACK
2 levels of intense core and ab work. This may just be my favorite DVD of hers. Each level is 35 minutes long. Occasionally I’ll do half of a level and then go for a run.

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KILLER BUNS AND THIGHS
This was a Christmas present from my wonderful husband. Three crazy levels, each one about 40 minutes long. This workout has serious muscle consequences, but it hurts so good.

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2. I got really strict with my eating again.
During my half marathon training, I still ate extremely healthy, but I allowed one or two extra splurge meals.

Now that life is back to normal, my week is much stricter now with the food I eat. I have cut out as much unnecessary bread as possible, I eat many veggie based dinners, and have fallen in love with kettle corn as my “dessert” rather than splurging on ice cream. To lose weight, I have to consume less than 2000 calories a day, with intense workouts included.

 

All this to say, I’m confident you can lose the weight you want and feel great. Eat strictly and go buy Jillian Michaels DVDs. I promise you will be so sore. I also promise you will look so good!

 

Kick Your Butt This Winter

November 15, 2012 in Running, Weight, Workout DVD, workout in the winter, workouts with 2 Comments

Well the holidays are here!
Amidst all the hustle and bustle of Thanksgiving and Christmas, find time to kick your butt.
What do I mean? Set a workout goal for yourself that will require you to push yourself.

How am I kicking my butt this winter?

I decided about a 2 weeks ago to do a 10k on Thanksgiving Day- running.
Now I ran a 10k 2 years on Thanksgiving and loved it, but in the last two years I dropped back down to maxing out my weekly runs with a 5k (3.2 miles).  So to keep myself accountable, I registered online for the 10k AND to be chip timed. Now I’m not going to pay extra to be timed if I don’t plan to give it everything I’ve got!
So right after I registered I made a plan-
I ran 4 miles last week, 5 miles this week, and plan to run 6 this coming weekend so I’m ready to run 6.2 on Thanksgiving day!

Why do something out of the ordinary?

Even though it takes extra time to train, it’s so rewarding to accomplish a new goal for the year.
Even more rewarding? Getting to shorts and swimsuit season and looking better than you left it the year before.

Homework
Set a workout goal that will keep you accountable this winner.

Here are some ideas:
-Run for the first time
-Train for a race- 5k, 10k, half marathon (here is a link to upcoming races )
-Try a new workout DVD
- Go to a different workout class every week to keep your muscles guessing and stay out of a workout rut

Whatever you do, stay on top of your game. And get your butt kicked. Hard.

2 Great Workout DVD Recommendations

April 12, 2012 in Intervals and Circuit Training, Jillian Michaels, Running, Workout DVD, workouts with 0 Comments

While cardio is great and necessary to keep your heart healthy and your body lean, you should be doing some type of weight workout during the week. I am the first to admit that strength training is never my go to workout, but I will also admit that it tones the muscles and trims the areas that running just can’t tone and trim.

I know we all know her, but Jillian Michaels makes the BEST workout DVD’s. It doesn’t matter if you’re a man or a woman, her exercises will burn fat and make you healthier. If I go through a season not doing her DVD’s, I am always sore when I come back to them. I could be running 6 miles at a time and still be miserably sore after one of her circuit/strength training sessions. You better believe with my wedding coming up, I have worked these DVD’s back into my routine, and it is paying off!

My Top 2 Recommendations:

1. 30 Day Shred

30 Day Shred was what truly jumpstarted my weight loss 2 years ago. This DVD contains 3 workout at Level 1, 2, and 3. don’t be fooled, Level 1 will still kick your rear. All you need is 2 handweights- I use 5 pounders. Each workout is under 25 minutes longs and contains 3 circuits. Each circuit contains 3 minutes of strength, 2 minutes of cardio, and 1 minute of abs, and you repeat each exercise twice in a single circuit. Circuit training burns fat and tones like nothing else can!

2. 6 Week 6 Pack


How many of us have abdominal muscles we really love to show off?  Anyone? This DVD contains 2 workouts- Level 1 and Level 2, which of course will both kick your rear into gear. You only need one handweight for this DVD- I still use a 5 pounder. Jillian uses cardio, body weight, hand weights, and static ab work to cut your abs and burn fat off of the muscles you are so desperately trying to find. Each workout is 34 minutes, where you go through an entire 17 minute circuit and then repeat it. I HIGHLY recommend this one.

 

If you’re like me, you may truly love cardio. However, if I go through a season without doing these workouts and then start back up, I  notice instant muscle definition gain. I could have been running every day, but I would never gain the muscle tone these DVD’s give.  I like to do half of a DVD and then go run just to change it up.

Your Homework:
Go buy one of these DVD’s and try it! Let me know how it goes. If you’re stuck in a workout rut, this will either help you keep losing weight or tone the muscles that are still hiding.