Peanutty Peanut Butter Squares

Who loves peanut butter? This girl right here has a serious love for PB. Like if I could marry peanut butter, I would. These delicious snack are just what this nurse needed. This is such a great snack especially for a pick me up. 

Serves: 16 (1 square each) Prep Time: 20 min. Cooking Time: 23 min. 

Container Equivalents (per serving): 1 yellow 2 1/2 tsp. 

Ingredients: 

• 1 1/2 cups all-natural smooth peanut butter
• 1/2 cup raw honey (or pure maple syrup)
• 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda, gluten-free

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Lightly coat 8x8 inch baking pan with spray. Set aside.
3. Combine peanut butter, honey, extract, eggs and baking soda in large bowl, mix well
4. Evenly spread batter into prepared pan. smooth top with a spatula.
5. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes. Squares may be a little soft when coming out of oven, but they will continue to cook. 
6. Cool. Cut into squares. 

Macaroni and Cheese with Broccoli and Chicken

This amazing new cookbook came out called Fixate, all based around the 21 day fix and 21 day fix extreme container system. I absolutely love Mac and Cheese, growing up, it was my absolute favorite meal. I literally could have it all the time. As I was flipping through the cookbook and seeing what I wanted to try, this was the first thing that I wanted to make. And let me just rave for a minute on how amazingly delicious it is. OHHH and did I mention....healthy too. Who would have thought that Macaroni and Cheese would taste so good and be so healthy?!?! I sure didn't. I hope that you can enjoy this recipe as much as I did. I can't wait to make it again. 

Serves: 8 (2 cups each). Prep Time: 20 mins. Cooking Time: 17 mins

Fix Container Equivalents: 1/2 Green, 1/2 Yellow, 1/2 Red, 1 Blue, 1/2 tsp

Ingredients:

• 4 oz. dry whole wheat macaroni (or pasta)
• 4 tsp organic grass-fed butter (or extra-virgin organic coconut oil)
• 2 tbsp. unbleached whole wheat flour
• 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
• 1 1/4 cups freshly grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese
• 3 cups cooked chopped chicken breast, boneless, skinless
• 4 cups chopped broccoli florets, steamed
• 1 tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
• 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper

Directions: 

1. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Set aside
2. Melt butter in large sauce pan over medium heat
3. Add flour; cook; whisking constantly for 1 minute, or until brown (don't let it burn)
4. Slowly whisk in almond milk; cook, whisking constantly for 1 to 2 minutes or until mixture thickens and there are no lumps.
5. Reduce heat to low. Add cheese; cook; whisking constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until melted
6. Add chicken, broccoli, salt, and pepper; cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute, or until heated through
7. Serve immediately 

Variations:

• Asparagus, green beans, or brussel sprouts can be substituted for broccoli
• A combination of cheeses like cheddar and Gouda, cheddar and monterey jack, and cheddar and asiago can be substituted for sharp cheddar. 

Insanity: The Asylum...am I crazy?

Well we all know I am a little crazy and love a good challenge! I love to see how far I can push my body and this time, I think I might be biting off a little more than I can chew! Tomorrow, I officially start day 1. Today, I started at day 0 with the fit test. And let me just say, if this program is anything like what I experienced with the fit test, I sure hope that I can walk, let alone I am living after 30 days.

I am taking this challenge with a good friend of mine. We both needed the extra motivation, accountability, and just change in our day to day routine. We live healthy lives but we just kind of feel stagnant in our workouts. She has done Insanity: The Asylum before and saw amazing results. Well now the time has come for me to pick up the pace and get my summer body! I mean really, summer is almost here and I want to look good when I am lounging on the beach! 

This past week, I barely worked out. I quit round 2 of the 21 Day Fix Extreme at day 14 because you know what I just got bored. The workouts are great and all but my soul workout is Insanity Max 30. I had pulled my left quad and I just wasn't feeling good but needed the break. I took a few spin classes. It was great to get back into cycling. My nutrition was off, I cheated, aka rewarded myself, with all the delicious foods and really did not care about what I was eating, just that I wanted it. You know what, I AM HUMAN TOO! I LOVE FOOD! I LOVE TO EAT! Okay, now that we cleared that up, that I am not a machine and I am not like this super human who eats salads all the time. I love chips and bagels and other unhealthy things like ice cream and Chinese food. With that being said, I woke up this morning, feeling like crap! I could totally see how the unhealthy food that I was eating this week, had affected me. I cannot wait to get back on track tomorrow and really focus om cleaning up my nutrition again. I am not going to say that I am not going to cheat or reward myself because I would be lying. I just will be extremely strategic about when I am going to balance out my nutrition. 

Nutrition is all about the 80/20 rule. 80% of the time your nutrition is clean and healthy. 20% of the time, you are splurging. I know next weekend, since it is Palm Sunday, we have a traditional Italian feast. I plan on working out in the morning, drinking my shakeology and being focused with drinking enough water and staying super active. I already have everything mostly prepped for this week except a few dinners which I will make on the go. You know what it pays off prepping your meals and staying focused on your goals. My goal for the next 30 days is to stay focused, do my best, and never give up! 

Insanity: The Asylum Meal Plan Week 1

I will be following the 21 day fix extreme meal plan somewhat. I have changed a few things up but I am really going to be focused! You know as I am sitting here getting my thoughts out on this blog, I got a call from my friend touching base on how we are going to do the next 30 days, what meal plan we are following and what we are doing. I really took it as a sign that this is such the right timing and the right course. God places things in your life at the time in which you and others need it. I know I am going to need the support and help from her just like she is going to need it for me. We don't live in the same state any more but the beauty of cell phones and social media is that we can stay on track with each other and stay focused and hold each other accountable! I am so excited to take the journey with her, I can't wait to see where we are 30 days from now! 

Take a peak at what the next 30 days are going to be like for me. I am not going to lie, I am seriously scared and I am going to give it my all! I mean it is 30 days.

Challenge yourself to new things everyday! 

Have a Happy and Healthy Day!

~Nicole

Make Yourself Proud

Today I had the honor of chatting live on The Mickey Ellison Show. It is something that when I tell you is completely out of my comfort zone and so not something I would normally do, it absolutely is. But I love a good challenge and when Mickey reached out to me about sharing my story, I may have been a little nervous but I took it as a sign that I needed to break out of my shell! I am such a introvert and talking about myself and being in front of a lot of people scares me. I mean technically no one saw me and Mickey and I were just talking but it still freaked me out a little. I mean once I am doing it, I loosen up and get in the groove of the conversation. 

I haven't really publicly, verbally shared my story. I mean don't get me wrong, I share my story all the time through social media but to actually talk to someone about my story...eeks that scares me but it also excites me. 

Sharing my story is a very personal thing and sometimes I am ashamed of where I have come from but at the same time, I am so proud of how far I have come. Sharing my story today has been an absolute blessing. I listened to the recording and I have to say that I had to stop it about a quarter of a way in. I seriously had a moment. I couldn't believe that I was actually sharing my story on a live podcast. I thought back to the girl who was 220 pounds, overweight, unhealthy, unhappy, not loving of herself and most of all broken. But as I listened to this confident person who was speaking her story, I for a second, had tears in my eyes. It was one of those moments where I still can't believe how far I have come and how many lives that I have changed.

I have lost 70 pounds, maintained my weight loss, competed in two triathlons, a half marathon, a 65 mile bike race, countless other shorter running races and I continue to strive to be better everyday than I was the day before. It truly is amazing to me how far I have come. I am not writing this to toot my own horn but to share how proud I am of myself. Never in a million years did I think that I would be where I am today. 

You never really embrace the journey or celebrate it, well at least I never did. But today listening to the recording and even when we ended the show, I was fired up. I was proud of myself. I was proud that I did something that I never thought I would do. I was proud that I overcame an obstacle. I was proud that I never gave up. I am proud of who I have become. But most of all I am proud to be me! 

I tend to overlook my accomplishments, chalk them up to happening but it's sometimes nice to share how amazing the journey has been. The struggles, the accomplishments, how I plan on helping others. I want you to MAKE YOURSELF PROUD everyday! I know today, I can truly go to bed completely and wholeheartedly proud of myself. Embrace the journey and NEVER GIVE UP!

Check out the recording below and hear my journey! 

Recording of My Weight Loss Journey on The Mickey Ellison Show

21 Day Fix Extreme RESULTS

It really is crazy how fast time flies. I feel like it was yesterday that I started 21 Day Fix Extreme and finished 60 days of Insanity Max 30. I am so excited with my results. I have to say this is the first time that I have 98% stuck with my nutrition. I did not cheat other than day 13 when my cousin got married. but hey the rum punch was amazeballs and I of course had to try the cake!! 

Even if I didn't lose a significant amount of weight, I will have gained so much more these last 21 days. The growth and progress that I have made in such a short time really has set me up for amazing success.

For starters: I AM COMPLETELY COFFEE CREAMER FREE! Like not even a drop of coffee creamer at all! Today being that I am on day 22 and no longer am doing round 1, a friend of mine asked, girl did you have your coffee with creamer today...my response was absolutely not! you know what it wasn't worth it!I actually started liking my coffee black! I never in a million years thought that I the coffee creamer addict would actually kicked of her delicious addiction!

Here is how I want to break down how amazing the last 21 days were:
✔down 8 pounds 
✔lost 5.5 inches
✔feel healthier
✔my skin feels better 
✔22 days with no coffee creamer
✔more confidence
✔tighter and toned, I feel leaner and just overall amazing!
✔I do have a ways to go but this is just round 1...round 2 starts tomorrow!
✔super proud of myself for only cheating one day out of the 21 days...I know my results could have been better if I didn't, but hey, my cousin got married and I had some rum punch and cake! It didn't kill me, it make me happy!
✔I completely cleaned up my nutrition and I think this program and its values will stick with me forever! I feel amazing and why would I want to change that?
✔I never thought I would be able to do a program like this and completely dial in clean eating nutrition!! But you know what I accepted the challenge and surprised myself at how well I did! Was it easy...heck no! was it worth it...heck yes! 

So you might be asking, what is next for me? well I am so glad you asked! today I had what I like to call a "reward" day. so like a cheat day or cheat meal, I am rewarding myself for the hard work. I have been craving a big burger and french fries! I have to say that I don't normally have hamburgers! So tonight, I treated myself to Red Robin and had a delicious whisky bbq burger with french fries, and on my way home, I stopped at Friendly's and had some ice cream! Go big or go home right?!?! thats my theory! 

Today was amazing to splurge a little but hey its time to get back to work and get my butt in gear! Cant wait to start round 2 tomorrow and completely kill it! :) No excuses, just results!

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21 Day Fix Extreme Testimonial: Week 2 Progress

Week 2 of 21 day fix extreme is in the books! I really can't believe how fast time is flying! This program is no joke and it's all focus! I could sit here and joke about how easy it is but its not easy! It truly tests you mentally and physically! I have not had my beloved French vanilla creamer in 14 Days! This right there in itself is a huge accomplishment! This program tests your fitness ability, nutritionally and mentally! I have never been this sore in I can't remember his long! You think you are in good shape until you do something new that challenges you to a whole new limit!

I love a good challenge and I had all intentions of staying on track! But this week kinds threw me for a little curve ball! I am on vacation in Florida. Yesterday my cousin got married! It eventually turned out to be a great day after a few huge hiccups! With that being said, I completely went off the 21 day fix extreme meal plan yesterday! I will say I tried to set myself up for success but yesterday was the only day of the 21 day fix extreme that I will be failing! I drank a lot of rum punch, ate cake, and enjoyed myself! You know what everything in moderation! You know what it wasn't the plan, but it's just how it worked! Time to get back on track and stay focused for week 3!! Can't wait to see my amazing results! I have worked hard and this week coming up, I am 110% dialed into my nutrition! No excuses, just results! A minor set back of lots of rum punch and unclean maybe a little unhealthy food warrants a big comeback!

With my little set back I do want to say that I stayed completely on track and completely on track leading up to yesterday! I knew that I would be jumping off the deep end and wanted to completely set myself up for success! Life throws you curve balls, and you have a choice, you can swing or you can watch the ball go past you! I choose to swing the bad and see where the curve lands! 

This week because I am on vacation, I had the honor of being able to workout with my dad. He joined me for my workouts each days and I really have to say, it was nice to have my workout buddy. I love that I can share my passion for working out and living a healthy lifestyle with my family! My dad is my biggest cheerleader, motivator, and always is up for a challenge when I give him one! A family that workouts together stays together. Now our mission is to get my mom doing the 21 day fix. He and I have been plotting on how they are going to get her doing it. They are going to do it together. Meal plan, meal prep, and workout together. It really warms my heart when I hear how motivated he is to help her and do this with her. In September they will be married for 30 years. I love that they can cheer each other on and motivate each other to continue to lead healthier lifestyles. A couple that workouts and leads a healthy lifestyle together, stays together! 

Week 3 focus:
✔️drink 150ml water
✔️follow meal plan
✔️never give up
✔️stretch more
✔️daily personal development and positive affirmations
✔️finish strong!

Meal Plan Week 2: 21 Day Fix Extreme

Hope you all have a happy and healthy day! 

Nicole

Week 7: Insanity Max 30 Progress

Holy Crap, it just got real that I just finished week 7 of Insanity Max 30...that means I have one more week left till I am officially an Insanity Max 30 Grad. just the sound of that makes me jump for joy inside! For those of you who do not know, I actually never finished insanity. I got to month 2 and had to stop because I hurt my ankle really bad! growing up, when I was younger, I had rolled my ankle everyday for almost 4 years playing basketball, my ankles were just not good. Since doing PIYO two times, the strength in my ankles and flexibility really helped with injury prevention. So going into Max 30 I was a little hesitant that I was going to hurt my ankle but I have to say...knock on wood...that I haven't had any problems with my ankle! THANK GOD!

After last weeks disaster week, I was hesitant as to how this week was going to be. I put my head down and just kinda let the tide roll. Monday mornings "workout" didn't go as planned. I decided to sleep through my workout and just workout after work. I hate working out in the afternoon or night. I find that working out in the morning before the craziness of the day sets in really sets me up for success. I start my day with my adrenaline running high and I am so clear headed that I feel like I can take on anything! Well I didn't workout until 7pm and I have to say that it was probably the best decision that I made. I had this amazing workout and then a moment of clarity that was all about never giving up! No matter if you have one bad workout or one bad week, you can always come back stronger and better than ever!















That amazing Monday workout seriously set me up for success this week. I had some of my best workouts and it wasn't about the max out time because yes, I did max out better, it was more than just a workout, it was more about realized that I will NEVER GIVE UP! This week as I realized that I was going to be done in less than 2 weeks with the hardest workout program I have ever done and I saw the light at the end of the tunnel. I realized that if I could make it another week, just one more workout, just one more minute, then I could achieve anything!

I learned that no matter what, even when I wanted to give up and give in, that I need to just dig a little deeper and push myself a little bit more because when I do that, amazing things happen. You may have one bad workout but that doesn't define who you are and the potential you have succeed when you fail forward and fail often is one that can make you an even better person!

















So as I am preparing for week 8 of insanity max 30, I am mentally preparing to be better than I was this week. I already have my meal plan made. I meal prepped this morning everything but my dinners but I usually cook on the day for dinners unless I cook something big on sunday. but since it is superbowl sunday and I am heading to a little party, I plan on enjoying myself and really everything in moderation. I already made the veggies and dip and I am making some french bread pizza. I had shakeology for lunch but I am also planning on having shakeology on my way over to my friends house before the party. Set yourself up for success because you are the only who who truly has control to be successful.

Remember to fail forward. So many people are afraid to fail but I am ready to fail everyday and I take failure head on. I might not be where I want to be but I fail forward and fail often and success is right around the corner. 

Things to focus on this week.
1. Really following my meal plan
2. No cheating...well maybe one cheat.
3. drink 150oz water a day
4. do the best I can with my max out workouts!
5. don't worry about the scale next Sunday when I check in for my final progress pics and measurements!
6. BE AWESOME!

Happy Sunday Everyone. Have a Happy and Healthy Day

<3 Nicole

Week 6: Insanity Max 30 Progress

Alright, Alright, Alright (Matthew Mcconaughey voice) I made it through week 6 of Insanity Max 30...barely! This week was totally by far and away my worst week of max 30. Month 2 is so much different than month 1 and it really goes to show you that the mental aspect of it is a huge part. More times than not, I wanted to quit, I wanted to give up. I wanted to throw the towel in and stop. This week really showed me that I NEVER WILL GIVE UP, NO MATTER WHAT. 

Mondays, workout set me up for a tough week! I struggled through the entire workout and I mentally gave up on myself halfway through. If you have ever given up on yourself mentally, you know its the hardest thing to overcome and finish out a workout. At the end, I was fighting back tears. I was so frustrated and so disappointed in myself. I maxed out 30 seconds before I had last week and then proceeded to crumb and fall apart through the rest of the workout. It really set my spirit and my thought process through the ringer. 

Tuesday, I woke up and my heart was heavy. I knew I had to snap out of it! I had to dig seriously deep, refocus, regroup and gain some confidence to do my best and be better than I had been the day before! I had a great workout! I felt like I overcame a huge obstacle. I didn't care about the time that I maxed out which was better than it was the previous week, all I cared about was being better than I was the day before. It is crazy how your mind can play tricks on you and you can completely blow something that's good any by that I mean, I thought after week 5, I was doing great! Well to my surprise Monday morning had come and I fell apart. But you know what, I never gave up, and I never will give up.

The rest of the week, wasn't my best but I still pushed hard. Come friday though, I struggled again. and when I say struggled, I mean I maxed out one minute before the time I did last week and I felt like the wheels were spinning out of control! I finished the workout and I have to say, that Shaun T really knows how to kick my butt. Friday Fight Round 2 might just be the hardest workout I have ever done. When you think it cannot get any harder, it does. The combinations of workout moves are killer. So even thou I didn't have the best workout, I finished strong and I know that next week, I will do better! 

Saturday and Sunday were rest days kinda. Saturday was my 25th birthday I spent the day relaxing and just doing what I wanted. I ended up taking a "rest day" but ended up walking 3 miles down to the restaurant that I was meeting my family at for some birthday celebrations. So even though I didn't get my workout of max 30 pulse in, I ended up having an amazing walk. Saturday night I splurged and celebrated. I feel completely guilt free about having an amazing dinner, drinks, and a delicious desert! Everything in MODERATION!

Take a peak into my meal plan from this week! 

My goals for week 7:

1. Make this week better than last week
2. Positive affirmations daily
3. Drink 150oz of water each day
4. Follow meal plan and really dial in nutrition.
5. NEVER GIVE UP

Hope you all have an amazing week filled with happiness and healthiness!

Nicole <3

Week 5: Insanity Max 30 Progress Update

Happy Sunday everyone! I hope you all have had a fantastic week! It is absolutely crazy how fast time seems to be going! I just completed week 5 of insanity max 30. that is more than half way done with the full 60 days! I have to say, last weekend was pretty amazing, but coming back monday and taking my month one progress pictures and measurements, I almost cried. I was so frustrated, monday morning at 5am...stepped on the scale. (DUN DUN DUN) and I was up 6 pounds! Now as I looked at the scale in disbelief, I thought about month one and I know my nutrition was not 100% on point and I know I did cheat a little but not 6 pounds worth of. The old me would have been depressed for days, I would have wanted to throw the towel in but I took a deep breath and I decided to take my measurements...well sure enough I was down 9.5 inches total body. 9.5 inches?!? well ok so I gained 6 pounds but I lost 9.5 inches...not bad. Alright, alright...Ill take my 30 day pictures...did that and boom, I could see a difference. (I am not posting them because I want the suspense of my day 1 to my day 60 pictures....sorry). As I had a minor metal breakdown because I had gained 6 pounds, friends of mine were telling me remember your gaining muscle, muscle weighs more than fat. And when I looked in the mirror, I did not think I gained 6 pounds. I felt better, I looked leaner...but still the scale told me I gained 6 pounds. 

I could have let that set me back that I gained 6 pounds. I could have said no way am I going to succeed in month two of max 30, I am just going to weigh more than ever in a while. I could have let the scale define me. I could have made it an excuse to fail. I could have quit. But what I did do, was put my head down and I focused on this week. I focused on my nutrition, yes it was 100% great and I did not always follow my meal plan but what I did gain from this week was my motivation to kick it into high gear! If I wanted my idea of my perfect body then I would have to really FOCUS. Throw the                                                               excuses out the door and FOCUS.


So going into week 5 on monday morning, I had gained 6 pounds in one month and my mindset was NIKKI, IT'S GO TIME! FOCUS! FOCUS! FOCUS! with that, I took month two into my hands and I gave it my all! This week, I pushed myself harder than I think I have had  ever! Month two is absolutely no freaking joke! Friends of mine who are a week ahead of me with the program kept telling me, month 2 is crazy, you won't be able to walk the first week of it, its harder than anything else. Well they were all true! None of them lied to me! haha 



I have to say, I am truly grateful for the process! It might not be an easy journey but it is so worth it! It might be hard and I may want to scream at Shaun T everyday but I have given it my all this week! I struggled through workouts but I never gave up. I was stronger than my excuses and I was better than myself everyday! and that is what Insanity Max 30 is all about! It is all about being better than you work the day before, the workout before, and challenging yourself to working hard and focusing on how you can be the best version of yourself. The process is not easy by any means but when you take a step back and you realize just how far you have come, it is all worth it! 




I hope you NEVER GIVE UP! I hope you are better than yourself the day before! I hope you love yourself because you all are truly amazing people!

Meal Plan for week 5: Take a Peak! :)

Hope you all have a Happy and Healthy Day!!

Nicole

Man Cake with Apples Recipe

Friends of mine had been raving about "Deidra's Man Cakes" all weekend while we were away on "business". So I did my research and finally found the recipe and let me just tell you, I am so thankful that I had today off and slept in and had the opportunity to make this delicious breakfast! 

Mix ingredients & put in pan to cook

Ingredients:

• 1 Green Apple diced
• 1/2 cup oatmeal
• 6 egg whites, 1 yolk 
• 1/2 tso Vanilla extract
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• EVOO

Directions:

1. Put stove on medium and coat bottom of pan on stove with EVOO. (I used a paper towel to lightly coat the bottom of pan
2. Mix first 5 ingredients in a bowl and add it to pan on stove
3. Cook on each side for approximately 4 minutes or until it is done to your liking
4. Let cool and enjoy

Literally like these so much, tomorrow I am planning to use fresh cut up strawberries instead of the apples! Its so simple and so easy to make and whats great is it is absolutely delicious and healthy! It even follows the 21 day fix meal plan! 1 Red (protein): eggs, 1 Yellow (carb): oatmeal, 1 Purple (fruit): apple!

I cannot wait to play around with this and make some other amazing recipes! Share with others if this is something you think you would like!

Have a Happy & Healthy Day!

Nicole <3

Week 4: Insanity Max 30 Progress Update

um...where did the time go? seriously I cannot believe that I am starting month 2 of insanity max 30! This week was not my best week nutrition wise! I seriously struggled with traveling and with getting ready for my weekend away! 

Just a Few of my Favorite People

This weekend, I traveled to Pittsburgh to spend the weekend at a training that was beyond amazing! I saw some of my closest friends, learned from the top coaches, and really just had an all around amazing weekend! 

Danielle & I before Saturday Nights Celebration in Pitt

Well enough of that and back to insanity! so one positive thing was that this week, my max out times got better! I challenged myself and I ended up far exceeding my expectations! ESPECIALLY on Wednesday! Sweat intervals workout was something that i struggled with in the past, I wasnt doing much better but each week, it was getting a little better. well wednesday morning comes around and I am running on 5 hours of sleep (maybe) and the alarm goes off and I have a million and one things to do. well I chug my c4 and I push play. my goal was to do my best and max out at 14 minutes. I wanted to double my time from the first week! well to my surprise, I wanted to max out in the warm up..true story! But I didn't I really focused on just making it one minute at a time and you know what when I focused on the move and just doing my best and forgetting the rest, I ended up maxing out at 19:30! I was so proud of myself because I didn't let my negativity and my doubt creep in. I pushed on and gave it my all and let me tell you, there was nothing left in the tank! 

Take a look at my crazy pictures and awesome times! I really turned it up a notch this week and I am so proud of all that I accomplished!

                                                       

 

Sometimes life can throw you curve balls and you might not have time and you might not be able to do something but if you let those excuses creep in, you wont achieve anything! But challenge yourself to be something greater and do something greater. It might not be easy but it sure is worth it! 

My Biggest take away from this week is that you are strong than your excuses and your stronger than you think! So going into this next week, week 5 of insanity max 30, I know its going to be a battle! I know I am going to struggle and I am ready to be better than myself! 

My Goal this week as I start month 2 of Max 30...I want to really follow my meal plan! I want to drink a gallon of water a day and I want to do daily positive affirmations!

Hope You All Have a Happy & Healthy Day,

Nicole

Week 3: Insanity Max 30 Progress Update

Well hello there, I am a day late on getting this to my blog! This weekend was kinda crazy and this just was not top of my list of things to do! You know what...sometimes that happens! I had an extremely busy yet relaxing weekend. I worked hard in my business to help others and creating a new free five day fit group all about New Year New You Lifestyle Change. 

Before I get into the nitty gritty of how week 3 went, I wanted to wish you all a happy and healthy New Year! wow 2015! cant believe it! this year I am dreaming big and I am  going to make big changes! 

I am not going to lie it was so nice to have off from work for most of the Christmas/New Years Break, but I have to say that my nutrition was not all there. I splurged a little, got out of my normal routine and i truly had all intentions of staying on track but sometimes life gets in the way! 

Week 3, even thou my nutrition was not the best....but my workouts this week were amazing! I pushed myself so hard and had some amazing max out times! I even had to take Saturday and Sunday off because my body needed the rest! Those rest days were earned! 

Take a peak at all my times for each day! I have to say my best improvement happened in two days! tabata strength was a new workout that is increased in week 3.  from Tuesday to Thursday I increased from 11:42 and improved it to 19:13! Everyday I set out and try to challenge myself!

 

 

 This was my projected meal plan that did not go as planned but you know what week 4 is a new week, a new beginning, a new chance to get it right, and a fresh start!

hope you all have an amazing week! heres to a happy and healthy new year filled with much love and joy! Dream Big, Never Give Up! HAPPY 2015

Have a Happy and Healthy Day,

Nicole