A relaxing weekend with family

So considering family was here all weekend I didn't do all that bad with my eating. I did however eat way too much and had a few treats. But that's life! We can't get discouraged on every small setback or we will never get ahead.

So anyway I'm geared up and ready to go for tomorrow! I do way better eating the same foods for days in a row and only changing up one meal a day. At least until I get used to not eating all the chocolate and sweets that I love to eat. I probably could live off of them if it wouldn't make me sick haha. So for these next two weeks I will eat the same thing for the entire day and switch up foods for my dinner. Then slowly ill mix up the rest of my meals. That's just what works best for me.

 As for working out, ill be doing some Chalean Extreme. I was doing PiYo (which I loved) but I pulled a muscle in my back while cleaning and think its best to give myself a break for a couple weeks until my back heals up. Ill focus on exercises that are less strenuous on my back. I do have to admit... I missed lifting weights so I'm pumped to be doing it again!!!

Strength Training to lose fat!?!

Strength Training and Lifting Weights

Muscles are an amazing part of our bodies! They constantly burn calories and fight fat even after you are done working out! It is recommended to add some kind of strength training into your workout routine 2-3 times a week. When this is done on a consistent basis, you will begin to see changes.  Muscles take up less space than fat, and the benefits are crazy!

Strength training:

Make bones stronger--by increasing bone density and reducing the risk of osteoporosis and making you less susceptible to fractures.

Help Control weight--Muscle burns more calories at rest than fat does, therefore making your metabolic rate higher. The more toned you are, the easier it will be to control your weight.

Boost your stamina--You wont get tired as easily. Things you do on a daily basis will slowly start to feel      easier as you do them. Ex...not feeling out of breath or have tired legs after walking up the stairs.

Help manage chronic conditions-- By decreasing some of the signs and symptoms of conditions such back pain, arthritis, heart disease, diabetes and obesity

Sleep Improvement- It has been found that those with more muscle mass tend to fall asleep more quickly, 

   awaken less, and sleep longer. 

Confession time!! Just a few years back I never did any type of strength training. I was the girl who would go to the gym and do an hour of cardio. I just never knew! But over the last few weeks, I have seen the benefits of adding in some lifting into my routine. I can feel myself getting stronger each day. One of the reasons that I love Brazil Butt Lift so much is that they incorporate strength training right into the schedule! To be honest, I have learned to the the "burn". 

I hope you learned something you can apply to your life by reading this. I would love to hear from you, contact me anytime and I would love to chat!!!