Give Me a Challenge

Hey everyone!! Is it just me or does it feel like it should be Thursday already? WEIRD, but I actually had to tell myself multiple times that it was actually Tuesday today, not Thursday.

So today, is a follow up post from yesterday I really did stick with what I said and I made changes today that I have been wanting to make for a while now  

What are these changes you ask?

Well, as I said yesterday, I wanted to get out of my bed time snack rut! It all began when I considered starting Jamie Eason’s LiveFit Trainer at the beginning of September. She has provided the world, literally, with a free program that includes a meal plan and a workout schedule for a full 12 weeks! Previous to September, I was struggling with having snacks before bed, but once I read over Jamie’s program I took note of her meal plan and that she suggested everyone on the program and following the meal plan eat 5 – 6 egg whites and an unlimited amount of vegetables before bed or for an evening snack. I began to think to myself that I should really start having a snack before bed. I told myself that it was far too long for my body to go without eating if my last meal was at dinner time (which I usually have around 6:00). My current routine, no evening snack at all, was not meshing with my goals; increasing muscle mass.

How could I possibly gain muscle mass if my body was deprived for such a long time? 6:00 pm until 7:00 am the next morning!? I had to be crazy to think my body wasn’t entering a catabolic state while I was sleeping.

So, I made a challenge for myself much like the one I made myself last night. I decided that every night I was going to have egg whites before bed; and I did just that Even though I did not and am not following Jamie Eason’s meal plan because I eat healthy anyways, I incorporated her evening snack into my diet and was grateful for it I accomplished something that I had been avoiding for a long time which resulted in a very proud Meg

However, as September went on, the bed time snack of egg whites no longer satisfied these muscles…

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Just kidding! We all know I don’t look like that But, in a way I did… I was outrageously hungry come morning time (he looks scary hungry if you ask me ) So, since I was at the point of wanting to eat an entire cow come morning time, I knew it was time for a new challenge.

The challenge? Tonight I made myself a bowl of protein yogurt

- Greek yogurt

- chocolate protein powder

- handful of instant decaf coffee

This was my new challenge And I am incredibly happy (more like overly enthused) to announce that I ate the entire bowl of this goodness with complete confidence  

One thing I made sure I did while I ate this tonight was not to rush! Often times when I try something new that I have been avoiding, I tend to devour the food without enjoying it at all. It’s like a just want to get it over with or something?

Tonight was different, I made it different. (yet another accomplishment, go me!)

I put my spoon down between spoonful’s and made sure I enjoyed the entire bowl at a reasonable pace

I even used my finger (as per usual) to get every last bit of yogurt remaining It’s something that just has to be done when it comes to protein yogurt!

Taking note of the finger swipes? I didn’t lie. I always use my finger to get the last bits.

Now for the remaining of the night I will be relaxing because I pumped up these babies in the gym today

When I started at my new gym, there was a free package that came with it which included three personal consultant sessions and one 1 hour session with a personal trainer. My day with the personal trainer was today We did a full body workout today which was entirely new to me because I am currently doing a 5 day split. I absolutely loved working my entire body in a single workout! I am actually considering going from my 5 day split to a 3 or 4 day split once I do my current program for a month or so. We’ll see what happens I will keep you all updated.

My personal trainer introduced me to a few new exercises that I have seen before, but never attempted. She had me super setting a lot of the exercises which definitely got my sweat on She gave me confidence boosters (by commenting on my upper body strength), but also helped me with proper form (on my seated narrow grip rows).

The workout took me an hour to do and it was so much fun! I had a smile glued to my face all day I think I stood taller too It had to be all of those compliments she gave me (she actually just emailed me and told me I made her day!) *blushing*

The workout I did today with my trainer looked like this:

Warm up:
Elliptical 5 – 7 mins. at a pace where it was difficult to keep up a conversation
Dynamic walking lunges

Exercise	Sets	Reps
DB walking lunges	3	20 paces
Overhead barbell bench squat	3	12
Superset 1
Assisted pull ups	3	8
DB squat press	3	8
Superset 2
Seated narrow grip row	3	10
Triceps push up	3	12
Triset
Overhead medicine ball slams	3	12
Elevated bench dips	3	15
Forearm plank	3	1 minute

To be honest, I didn’t know how much I would enjoy having someone standing beside me while I worked out, but it was an awesome experience She could see my limits and knew when to push me even though we just met for the first time today She was such a cool person, too! She wrestles! Like, actually wrestles! She has been to Japan for competitions! I thought that was pretty neat-o

After my workout I chatted with my trainer for a few minutes and she told me I could email her with any questions at anytime She was honestly such a sweetheart! After a quick chat, I ran to the change room and refuelled with a new post workout meal I created Recipe to come!! Be excited.

Speaking of refuelling… check out how pro I am at getting it to the exact dollar Don’t say that’s not talent

My Dad would be so impressed, haha!

It’s bedtime here guys and gals! (I wonder if there are actually any guys who read my blog besides my Dad?) It’s early to bed tonight; I had the world’s most awful sleep last night that I should win an award. I was surprised I had such a successful work out because it was truly that horrible.

Goodnight loves,

Meg
xoxo

Do you have a personal trainer or have you ever had one?
What’s your favourite exercise at the time? I always love the burn I get doing bench dips!
What’s the newest exercise you have tried? Medicine ball slams! Those things are awesome! I will definitely be incorporating them in workouts to come