I just want to stop a take a moment to recognize someone new has decided to take a leap of faith and join my team. This lady and I met on Instagram. Who would have ever thought this little social media tool could connect people all around the world, just by posting pictures.
We first started talking because she was first interested in my February 10th Challenge Group. We started discussing fitness programs based on her needs and what she wanted to accomplish. Next, was finding her why and what was it that made her decide to reach out to me. She started to tell me about herself and what she did. Then, she got to talking about how she most recently passed her exam and received her certification to teach professionally. I brought up the coaching opportunity and here we are now. She is determined and one dedicated individual. She is ready to not only transform her life, but transform the lives around her!!!!
Everyone please help me in welcoming Sadia Arshad to my team!!!!!!!!!
I am so excited you have decided to start with journey and put your trust in me. I can't wait for you to begin and start crushing your goals! WELCOME TO THE TEAM GIRL!!!!
It all start with a decision to try. A decision to take a leap of faith and do something that you have always wanted to do & maybe even scares you a little. They always say, if your dreams don't scare you...they just aren't BIG enough. Are you ready? Want to see if this is something for you? Check out the webinar a TOP coach did on what Beachbody is all about
And it is here!!!! The moment you all have been waiting for (or maybe not). Last week, week #4 was the transition phase which is to sort of be what we like to call a "stretch" phase because you have been pushing hard and going further than use to. At the end of the phase marks 30 days since starting P90X3. The dreaded thirty day pictures, but to me I see it as progress a way to re-evaluate my goals I set for myself from Day 1.
I have to admit, I was starting to get a little frustrated with Tony because I felt like I truly was not making any progress. And I know towards the end of the week I wasn't giving my all because I was mad at myself and to be honest I am not really sure why. I started off strong day one because of the new program and I was excited and when I started to feel blah by the end of week four my mindset was just not with it. I was there, BUT really wasn't "there".
SO......
P90X3 Day 1
DUN DUN DUN........
P90X3 30 Day
To be honest I have not stepped on a scale. I did not even step on a scale when I first started, because I HATE seeing the number on the scale. Not because I think I am heavy or the number is too high, but because then I start to measure my progress by that instead of all the progress I have made or how I feel. I would rather have three pounds of muscle vs three pounds of fat. I can see my abs slowly starting to creep their way in on the top, the bottom part of my stomach is being a little stubborn, but nothing a little hard work & dedication can't fix. Also, I can see a difference between my side view picture. This is the reason why before, during, and after pictures are important. Because I was getting frustrated for not feeling progress but seeing it makes it that much more real you are!
Block two is by far really exciting.... I am not sure if it is because it is the start of a new phase or if it is because of the workouts. But none the less it's fun. It's exciting and another 30 days are about to start. I may not always feel 100% but I can feel my arms getting stronger. I am able to more push-ups in full rather than breaking down to my knees, and my muscles are starting to tone up. It was nice to start a new week, which meant a new group of workouts, a change of pace and a way to keep you on your toes. And so far I have to say I like what I am doing. This block is a little more challenging than the first which I like. I want to push myself more, try different exercises.
Week 5: Block 2 Schedule
Monday- Eccentric Upper : you are slowing down each move, really focusing on the muscles. Upper is obviously all your upper body strength.
Tuesday- Triometrics : Old school plyo. This is far beyond just the jumping part, you are exploding into each move. Speed and power is your focus.
Wednesday- X3 Yoga : (still lovin' the feel good stretch in the middle of the week)
Thursday- Eccentric Lower : Lower is the same idea and concept behind it just like upper, but this is more focused on the lower half of your body; squats/lunges
Friday- Incinerator : BURN YOU OUT. You want to fail when you do this exercise, that means you pushed yourself to where you need to be. It determines your limits. Failure is the only option.
Saturday- MMX : You want the ultimate fighter workout?! Well you get it right here...thirty minutes of straight cardio, fighting, punching. Increase your heart rate and focus on your upper body strength, core, leg endurance, and even flexibility. But when I say you are going to fall right on the ground after this you will. And will you feel sore soon after and the next day...YES!
Sunday- Rest or Dynamix
I can't say I have been 100% on track with meal planning. I will be honest it is actually difficult. I really do make my food list and go to the store and buy all that stuff for the week. But it is hard because when I get home it usually is just me and the pets (because of the boyfriends work schedule). And I am not using that as an excuse, but I am only cooking for myself which just doesn't seem as "fun" for me. So I do make some recipes I have a game plan for here and there. But sometimes I want something healthy but quick. My go-to literally is my own version on stir-fry (brown rice, chicken/shrimp, load up on the veggies, and a little soy sauce for taste). Cheese makes me feel really bloated and blah so I tend not to eat it, but it literally is my weakness and this week I struggled with it....so next week I must try to kick it out of the plan. After dinner snacking is another thing that has really snuck up on me lately. I blame it on the cold weather and dreary days, although I know I can't it is my fault and easy to say no. I use to have a cup of tea when I started to get hungry and I have strayed away from that. I find that drinking a warm cup of tea: relaxes me and makes me sleep which in return I had to bed. So, I will have to start that back up again. Also, someone else mentioned brushing your teeth after eating...which I may just have to try.
You tend to stay on track all week & then the weekends come and you throw in the towel. This is the biggest mistake. Just because you are good during the week, does not mean you can eat whatever you want and sabotage your progress for the weekend. Because if you do, Monday comes again and you feel terrible and sluggish because you had all those drinks and you ate all the food you have tried to take out of your life. I am not saying eating healthy 100% of the time, because I do not, so if I would tell you too why would you listen. Plan to succeed. This is why meal planning is so important, because then you can plan what I like to call your cheat meal during the weekend if you choose. Or during the week: which I like to do when it is a special occasion or a celebration.
Now it is on to Week #6 time to change things I didn't like about this week. This I need to work on and re-evaluate. How am I doing? Are you liking this program so far and love following my journey? Do you need a little extra motivation and support?? I would love to take some time to sit down with you and answer any questions you may have. Or if you are interested in joining/learning about my next online accountability group fill out the challenge application below to be considered. Feel free to also e-mail me : alyssayourish@gmail.com
Welp let's see week 4 has come to an end....the transition phase. One would think that this phase is sort of like a break. A stretch, easy, resting week from the normal kick butt kinda workouts Tony Horton is normally giving you. This week is all about core strength & stability. But I was so just not ready for this. I was going into this week thinking I would get a slightly light break so I did not mentally prepare myself . Everyday each workout challenged me, more than I ever thought possible.
So what does my "relaxed" week look like....
Monday: Isometrix- is all about targeting your core. Your strength & balance all comes from your core muscles. You are building static strength, adding instability.
Tuesday: Dynamix- focus using your muscles, joint function, & connective tissue, this all helps you increase your range of motion, flexibility, & stabilization.
Wednesday: Accelerator- increased cardio, muscle efficiency. Two different speeds are your target to reach the fat burning point.
Thursday: Pilates X-this is NO joke. I never really understood exactly what pilates was, but this has opened a whole new world to me. It is all about core while focusing on your breath & balance.
Friday: CVX- It felt so good to lift weights during a workout. I really felt lost for a couple days without lifting. It made me realize that I like the intense workouts.
Saturday: X3 Yoga- I may not be very flexible but I am making progress. It is all about the core strength. It allows me to really focus on each move and aim for flexibility.
Sunday: Rest Day
What's next?? Tomorrow morning I start Block #2. The first month of P90X3 is officially over and that means thirty day pictures & progress measurements will be posted soon. So if you have been following my journey make sure you check back!
I'm ready to tackle week 5 like no other. I am ready to see what it is going to bring to the table. Tony Horton I'm coming for you!!!!
Back at it for another weekly update on my transformation with P90X3. Is anyone else doing this program and loving it?? It was certainly one of those weeks. You know where you have everything planned & then something just comes up and has to get done no matter what. I did my best to stay on track, stick to the meal plan, and one thing I never compromised was my workouts. This is one way I know I am staying on track. Sticking with a plan is the best way to go to not hinder your results, but sometimes you just have to learn to roll with the punches and go with the flow. Life does not always happen perfectly or how you would like it to, but if you are able to adjust your schedule & keep on track as much as you can that is progress. Results won't happen over night, so one slip up isn't going to make or break you.
The Classic Version of Week 3:
Monday- Total Synergistics Tuesday- Agility X Wednesday- X3 Yoga Thursday- The Challenge Friday- CVX Saturday- The Warrior Sunday- Rest Day
P90X3 Progress & Updates
I feel like a million bucks after busting out Week 3. It has been the same workout schedule for the first few weeks and I thought I would get bored. But I actually didn't because I found this as a way to challenge myself and each week really push myself in an area I struggled with the week before. There are just some workouts where I can't get my brain to think fast enough to move my feet then I start tripping over myself. Or where I have no balance at all and I spend the whole thirty seconds or minute trying to adjust myself to hold my position. And just by practicing each week, you notice yourself getting stronger, pushing harder, and holding your balance just a little bit longer. How do you measure your progress? Do you measure your progress by the weight loss or the non-scale victories??
It is hard to not get fixated on the scale. We all have this dream of having the perfect body, a flat stomach with six pack abs, we want to see the number on the scale that we have been dreaming about for many months. If you are looking for the ideal number on the scale you may end up being disappointed & think this process is not working. You may also be missing how your clothes are fitting (looser), you are feeling much energized, your skin is clearer, or you are sleeping much better.
I am plan and simple when it comes to meal planning. I like it to be simple and quick with not a lot of planning too it. Every morning is my Chocolate Vegan Shakeology (which even that is the same recipe). 1/2 banana, 1/2 tsbp of natural pb, 1/2 cup of almond milk, water, & ice. Snacks include a complex carb & lean protein: apple & 14 almonds. Lunch is usually grilled chicken salad w/loads of veggies or tuna. Dinner crock-pot meals, soup, etc. I don't count calories, I live by the rule eating clean 80% of the time, with a cheat meal once a week.
Week 3 has come to an end and it is really flying by. Next week starts the transition phase and at the end of the week it will be officially 30 days, which means.....PROGRESS PICTURES!!! WHOOP WHOOP
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So, what's the deal with Week 2? Anything new, anything different? The schedule is for sure the same and week 3 will be the same exact thing. But how do I feel compared to when I first started just a little over a week ago....
A little over a week ago I did not know what to expect. So going into week 2 I was prepared, and ready to kick my workouts in the face. I was a little uncoordinated last week too and that was because it was a new workout program so I wasn't so hard on myself. This week went better than expected. I woke up exactly when my alarm went off (if not earlier), came downstairs and gave my workouts everything I had. HEY, for a thirty minute workout how could you not??
Agility X - I could not get my coordination down with my feet. This week I have to say I can see improvement, just from a week. My feet are slowly starting to pick up quicker than day 1. The challenge-is all about push-ups & pull-ups. Your challenge is to pick two numbers and get to those numbers with every push up & pull up you do. I won't lie, I was officially scared of this one when I read it in the fitness guide as soon as I got the program. Upper body work was never really my strong suit. But like they say, "if it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't change you." But I put my big girl panties on and got to work and they were not the prettiest but they sure were a challenge. And this week I decided to up my numbers just by one, (I know it may not seem like a lot), but if I could just do one extra push-up & one extra pull-up then I am making improvements. Most people would run away or try to find another workout but I look forward to this one every week because I feel like I can tackle anything. It pushes me to want to give my all and be stronger than yesterday.X3 Yoga-I have to say I do love this one even though it is no where near going to an actual class. But I do, it calms your mind, allows you to slow from your busy every day life, and just relax. I am slightly jealous of everyone who can do those crazy handstands and poses balancing on your triceps. I am not there yet, but I will be soon enough...MARK MY WORD.
Am I seeing results??
And your probably thinking to yourself "you can't see results in one week." "I've been on this workout program for a month and still don't see results." WELP, ladies & gents. I hate to break it to you but I AM starting to see results!!!
NO, I do not have my flat stomach and six pack abs, but my abs are starting to peep out. (THEY WANNA MAKE AN APPEARANCE) my upper body muscles are starting to grow.
How is that possible??
When they say, abs are made in the kitchen .They really are, nutrition is KEY! You really have to focus on what you are putting into your body. If you are feeding yourself (excuse my language) CRAP, you aren't really helping yourself out. If you are fueling your body with nutritional foods & sticking to a meal plan you will feel so much better. And drinking Shakeology HD you can be sure you are getting at least ONE healthy meal a day.
So why Shakeology?
Listen to none other than the CEO himself on why you should choose Shakeology HD
Are you thinking maybe....juuuuust MAYBEEEE P90X3 might be exactly what you need? Have questions?? I can help answer anything you may have. Create a Free Account and get in contact with me so we can chat!!!! I can't wait to hear from YOU!!!!
Coming back 'atcha next week with another update!!!
First I just have to apologize to you guys, my fellow readers. I have been an MIA blogger which is unfair to you. But I'm back and plan on giving you 100%.
With that being said I decided on a new program which came out in the beginning of December. Mr. Tony Horton made P90X3. The program comes with 16 workouts, each thirty minutes a day, for 6 days a week. Thirty minutes a day I think takes the icing on the cake. I mean we all know Tony Horton and we all know P90X; every workout was at least an hour if not more...
And let's be honest...not many people have time to realistically workout for an hour each day. I know I don't, which is why I stopped P90X a couple weeks in. It was draining, I had to get up extra early before work (because I hate afternoon workouts), and I truly just did not enjoy it. I am a firm believer in you must love the workouts you are doing or you might as well throw in the towel because you won't be your best.
So what's the dealo with this program. To be honest, I loved T25; it was amazing the stamina I got out of ten week program. But let's face it the holidays were fast approaching and you get busy with all hussle & excitement that even though you still workout... your mind is wondering.
I needed something new and exciting. Something different and something that was going to keep me engaged and my mind going at 4:30 AM. And who doesn't like a new workout program. The choice is yours...you have 4 schedules to follow:
1. Classic-it is a balance of cardio and resistance. There is standard muscle confusion. This will help you gain muscle, lose fat, and move better than ever.
2. Lean- this is designed for someone who prefers a move toned look. Not necessarily targeted for better weight loss. In this phase you will target mobility and cardio fitness. You will do all of the above (gain muscles, lose fat, get strong) but you just stay lean.
3. Mass-anyone looking to bulk up over getting ripped? It requires more information... you have to eat A LOT... yes I said EAT!!! When you gain muscles, you burn calories, more than you are used to. You want to do the resistance workouts from the beginning and stay in the muscle growth range. Max time under tension. Best results = slow down each rep, focus on form, use all the weight you can safely handle. 4. Doubles- are on a whole new level. Doubles break you down beyond the body's ability to recover. I choose the classic phase and the reason why is because I wanted a perfect balance of cardio and weight lifting. I wanted to lose a little more weight before heading into the lean phase.
Your week one schedule: (should you decided on the classic phase)
Monday: Total Synergistics
Tuesday: Agility X
Wednesday: X3 Yoga
Thursday: The Challenge
Friday: CVX
Saturday: The Warrior
Sunday: Rest or Dynamix
Total Synergistics- a full body resistance workout, which feature compound movements that uses multiple groups. This is one of the fastest ways to change your body composition.
Agility X- aerobic & anaerobic energy. You focus on power, precision, flexibility, balance, and strength. These are not your typical cardio workouts, you focus on target movements...force explosion, deceleration = result being an increased ability to move effortlessly extended for periods of time.
X3 Yoga- improve your flexibility, balance, stamina, body awareness, & core strength. This is a flow-style practice, which fills in the blanks in your fitness that other workouts can't address.
The Challenge- push-ups & pull-ups is pretty much all you need to know. This is all an upper body workout in which you will be strengthening every muscle.
CVX- this is just not your typical cardio workout. There is resistance with intervals in order to increase impact. A full-body burn.
The Warrior- total-body workout with no equipment. Every area of fitness all into one.
I can't even begin to start saying which ones I love because I feel as though there are A LOT I am really shocked that I just love. They are all different and unique in their own way. But to be honest my absolute favs are "the challenge" & CVX, ones I would have NEVER in a million years thought would be my favorite. To be honest everyone is going to have their favorites, ones they can not stand. There will be exercises in which you struggle with and really start to doubt yourself & then there are ones where you will up your weights in no time.
Is this what I expected P90X3 to be all about? I would have to say NOPE. I really thought it was going to be a slower paced workout, aiming to gain muscle, but to be honest I really love it. There is not a day where I hit the snooze because I don't want to get up. I am up and at 'em ready to head downstairs and get a good sweat on. You have to find a workout you love, something in which challenges you (but does not challenge you, that you want to quit) I pushed myself hard, but I did not think I would be sore. My muscles are screaming because I wanted to push myself to get max results. And these exercises are certainly proving to live up to that. Trying something for the first time is always hard, and you never know what to expect, but you have to go into it with a mindset you are ready to tackle anything and you will succeed. I certainly did not feel 100% comfortable with all the moves, but it's something new so you have to give yourself time to adjust & don't get frustrated. You are not the only one who struggles with the moves the first week. I am so ready for the next week and the rest of the program.
I will be giving you weekly updates and I will be honest. I will tell you when I slip up or if my workouts didn't go as planned. I will post pictures, progress, meal plans, & tips on making it through this 90 day program. So if you are curious about this program and want to see what it is like from someone who is currently going through it...then follow my journey & look for the weekly updates.
If you would like to join me in P90X3, I will be opening up an online accountability group Monday, January 27th. I will be guiding you through the entire program, give you tips to get the best results, & HEY you even have a chance to win $500 just by entering your before and after photos!!! If you have questions feel free to email me: alyssayourish@gmail.com or if you are ready to go fill out the challenge application below.
Take your before photos & measurements. You may not want to, but trust me you will want them to compare to the AMAZING afters. You don't have to share with anyone, but if you don't take them you'll never really see the physical transformation.
Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas. TO YOU! It's time for celebration, cheer, and good time with family and friends. But let's face it the holidays are probably the hardest if you are trying to lose weight. If you love working out and eating clean 80% of the time there are still those holiday goodie temptations. Even if you come up with a game plan for the holidays, sometimes it is really hard to stick with it. You don't want to throw away your hard work, but the snickerdoodles just keep staring at you. To be honest, it's okay to have a treat and enjoy, it is your choice and you should enjoy the holidays. Don't make yourself miserable debating on having a cookie or not.
P90X3: 30 minutes a day
I am so excited I bought myself an EARLY Christmas present! Yes, ME! I bought myself something and that usually never happens. I love giving to the ones I love. But I decided to give myself a little something this Christmas go-around. P90X3 the newest workout from Mr. Tony Horton himself!! Now, this may turn you off a little if anyone has or has tried the original P90X. You all no the workouts are at least an hour long (maybe longer) but really who has an hour for a workout? I tried it for about a month and quit. Yes, I quit for a few reasons. 1. Tony Horton just couldn't keep my attention. 2. I love to lift weights but, it was just too slow for me. 3. I didn't have time for hour long workouts. I work early so for me to have enough time to get my workout in and get ready for work before leaving, this would require me to get up at 3:30am. I was exhausting myself and I wasn't even enjoying my workout. Can you honestly tell me you can take an hour out of your day to workout? It's hard. Life gets in the way, we have everyday normal errands to run, a house to clean, chores to get done, and the list goes on and on.
Well ladies and gents it is finally here!!!! And I have to tell you every single minute and hour for days I was tracking when it would get here. I was loving T-25; getting a workout in with the results I wanted in twenty-five minutes, but I needed a change up. I was like a little kid on Christmas Eve when it got here. I purposly slept in and skipped my workout in the am, so I could come home from work and try this bad boy out. T-25 was great...fast extreme cardio but there was not many weight lifting exercises. I was definatly loosing my muscle strength and muscles.
SO WHAT'S THE DEAL??
P90X3 is offically P90X cut in HALF. Thirty minutes a day for six days a week. You have no excuses now not to get a good workout in.
The base kit includes 16 workouts so you are never
going to get bored.Everything from cardio to strength, pilates, yoga and
MMX there is something for everyone!You may think P90X is a little extreme for you, but there is a modifier which will help you throughout the program. And even the modifier will still help you get great results.
What is it that you get?? Well, the P90X3 challenge pack is on sale the whole month of December if purchased through me. You will get me as your coach, receive an exclusive p90x3 baseball cap, free shipping, and a chance to win $500 for submitting your before & after photos.
You can now purchase P90x3 challenge pack for intro price of $180. After December 31st it will go up to a retail price of $205. You are going to get the full 90 day program, the nutrition guide, schedule of workouts, program guide, shakeology, a free 30 day trial of the club membership, free shipping, and the discounted price!!!
Or is you don't wantShakeology and don't think it's a good fit for you , just the program of $119 plus shipping & handling.
You have a few days to get your own p90x3 before the price goes up! If you are interested send me and email: alyssayourish@gmail.com and in the subject line put p90x3 information (lately thigs have been going in the spam folder, and I want to make sure I am getting them!) you officially have one week!!!
