Shaun Week Day 2: Pure Cardio 2

Day 2!!

Pure Cardio 2

29 minutes

Another day and another workout to kick my booty!!!  I took my laptop to the driveway and did my workout outside this morning!  The breeze feels amazing and I have 5 kids sleeping inside the house and it was so quiet I couldn't risk letting all my jumping around wake anybody up!  I love that I don't have to wait for them to wake up, get someone to watch them, or drive to the gym!  Working out is hard enough to fit in and having it to do at home makes it so much easier!

The physical transformation is always fun but what is even better is the stuff that goes on in the inside...

• More energy
• More confidence
• Shift in mindset that teaches you that you're capable of so much more than you thought!
• Feeling of accomplishment that leads to a more productive day.
• Fewer cravings
• Happier...hello endorphins!!
• Better sleep
• Improve memory
• Learn to set and achieve goals

Just to name a few!  =)

Today's workout was short but hard...knowing it was short helped me to push my hardest and get the most out of the workout!  There is a modifier so you can do that the whole time if you need to or go full out as long as you can and then instead of stopping for a break, switch to the modifier when needed!  Here is a preview and I wish I had more moves to show you but my phone ran out of space...of course!  But let's just say, things got intense as it went on!  Burns so good!!

If you want to join this week of workouts or one of my future groups with this program just comment below or send me an email at kristinkfitness@gmail.com  I'd love for you to join us!!

First Week of PiYo

I really need the stretching and lengthening that yoga gives you (especially while I'm running or trying for a race!) BUT I don't like to hold positions for very long and got bored whenever I tried it!  I want to move and sweat what can I say?!  =)  When PiYo came along I was hesitant for that very reason but thought I would give it a try.  The first time I did one of the workouts, I wasn't fully convinced and didn't do it again for a while.  Lesson learned...always give every workout you try a fighting chance!!  =)  You know when you go on a road trip and it seems like it takes FOREVER to get there but then on the way home or the next time you drive that same route it seems so much shorter?!  Workouts are exactly like that!  When you don't know what to expect it can seem long, boring, or too hard to do!  But when you try it again and continue it, you start to get in the groove and truly enjoy it!  Things are easier once we know what to expect and just like a road trip, it gets familiar and not so bad after all!  =)

So last week was my first entire week of PiYo and I'm LOVING it!!  Into week 2 my inner thighs are sore, I feel like I have better posture and truly look forward to pushing play everyday instead of drinking some Energize and talking myself into it!  =)  

I am on an oatmeal kick so instead of Shakeology for breakfast I've been having oatmeal and then Shakeology with lunch or as an afternoon snack!  

Oatmeal, berries, almond milk, stevia, & cinnamon!!  (1Y, 1/2P)

Chocolate Banana Nutter is my go to recipe!! (1R, 1P, 1Tbsp)

I know that picture of dinner is not fancy AT ALL but it was so good and the kids gobbled it up too!! Cut up some jalapenos and a little bit of cheese and mix it in with your ground meat and form patties.  Grill or cook on the stove and serve with veggies.  They are so tasty and super easy!!    Y'all, cabbage is so cheap and really delicious...get you some!  I'm going to be cooking this more often!!  

I'm not the only one loving PiYo!  my mini-me likes to jump in from time to time!  Be the example, right!!! =)

I hope you enjoy this "Beast" series from one of my workouts!  Let me know if you give it a try and what you thought of it!  

Try to do each move for 1 minute each, rest for 15 seconds and repeat 2 more times!!  

If you're looking for a workout program to help you reach your health goals please email me and we'll get you set up for success!  I'd love to have you join my next accountability group!  

XOXO

Low Calorie Summer Cocktail

Who doesn't love a cocktail by the pool in the Summer?  You want to enjoy yourself but let's not go crazy on wasted calories and blow all your hard work out of the water, GOT IT?!?!  =)

This cocktail is low calorie and oh so yummy!!  I usually make it without the watermelon so you can try it that way but today we cut up a juicy watermelon and I knew it would be delicious if I added some into my drink!  Isn't watermelon good anyway you have it!  =)  Let me know what you think!

PINK LEMONADE POPPER COCKTAIL

*vodka with cucumber and serrano chili (YUM!!)
*1/2 lime
* muddled watermelon
*ice
*3/4 parts water
*1/4 parts pink lemonade

CHEERS!!!!!!!!

 Everything tastes better from a monogrammed cup!!  ;)