Shaun Week Day 7: Dig Deep

Day 7

Dig Deep

27 Minutes

Shaun Week is DONE!!!!

Hey maybe since it's the last day after 6 intense workouts Shaun will let us rest a little?  

Maybe a little bit of yoga and stretching or something for the last workout??

No sir!!

Not Shaun...he finishes it out by digging deep!

This workout consists of a warm up,  then there's 14 moves and you do each move for one minute before you cool down!  Sounds short, sweet, and to the point but man does it test you and your ability to focus and dig deep to finish off a few more! 

Today was Father's Day so I did the workout at my in-laws house after church, before lunch!  I would have normally skipped it and used the excuse that there was too much going on BUT I had a group of women doing this with me and I had to finish off strong with them!  I would not have done today's workout if it weren't for them.  I am so thankful for those girls and this AMAZING week of workouts!

This week blew my expectations out of the water!  I can't wait to keep these workouts up with the new schedule he released because I'm already feeling changes in just these 7 days!  

Thank you Shaun T!!!  BEST WEEK EVER!!!  

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!!

Shaun Week Day 1: Insane Basics

Day ONE!!!

Insane Basics

33 minutes.

I have been so excited about Shaun Week!  It's not about a before and after picture or crazy weight loss...it's about 1 week of giving it all you got, growing as a person from the inside and realizing you can do SO MUCH MORE than you thought you were capable of.  You can decide, commit, and succeed!  This challenge will lead to motivation for another challenge!

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I hear, "I don't have time." "I work long hours." "My kids don't let me." "I don't have your motivation."

Conquer the mind!! 

You have to realize that you succeed FIRST in your mind before your body follows through. If you are training your mind to think you CAN'T do something, they your body NEVER will. I could only do 2 pushups and put off trying Insanity for an entire year before I finally realized my mindset was the only thing holding me back from growing and pushing myself outside of my comfort zone. Your limitations are ALL in your head! You can do it...You just do what you CAN on day 1 and each day you will find yourself getting better and better!! Conquer the mind and you will be unstoppable!!

Day 1 of Shaun Week is DONE!!!    I LOVED it!!  He progresses each move so you start with the basics and gets more intense as it goes on.  I was a sweaty mess and the first round of leg work hard me shaking!  I can't wait for the rest of the week!  How did you like it?  Tell me in the comments and I can't wait to read about your experience!!  We've got this!!!

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

21 Day Fix Extreme

I think this might be one of my favorite programs!  You just can't beat getting such an amazing sweat in just 30 minutes!  The moves are different and changing everyday so you never get bored and after the 21 days I was left feeling stronger and tighter which left me super motivated to continue these results!    I don't own a scale so I can't tell you what the results are there but I go off of how I FEEL and how my clothes fit and I feel amazing and confidence inside and out!!!  I think my favorite workout was Plyo because it was challenging but I could tell such a difference in my leg strength each time I did it!  Progress is what keeps me going!  =)  I also was challenged by using the bands!  Although it was new to me, I got used to it and loved the extra resistance!

Let me know if you have any questions about my experience and I promise I'm going to be better about posting more often so I can share this amazing journey on a more regular basis to help inspire you to do the same!  I have never been happier than I am now simply by focusing on ME!  Taking time to grow in my faith, learn to balance my indulgences, and workout on a consistent schedule is so key!  When I'm feeling good, it makes me a better wife and mom which is priceless!  I'd love to help you do the same so shoot me a message or email if you're interested in learning how you can get started!  

Here's a video so you can preview some of my favorite moves from the program!  Results are guaranteed, who doesn't love that?!?! 

XOXO
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