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 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

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