Where have you been in the past few years?

I am still coaching and have still been using these same programs with success.

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Lyme Update

"How are you feeling?"

The question my mom asks every week when she calls.

And, actually....I feel pretty good.

I had finished my DesBio protocol three weeks ago and was nervous about still having symptoms.  They weren't awful, but they were still there and the homeopathic treatment was done.

Because of this, I started on Chronic Tonic from Misty Meadows.....it's just a blend of herbs to help strengthen my immune system.  I'm also taking Teasel Root to reduce inflammation and an anti-inflammatory tea.

I'm still working out each day....in fact, after finishing the 100 day program, I went back to that 80 day program that I really enjoyed.  Right now, I'm wrapping up phase 1.

Nutrition still plays an important role in my healing.  I'm avoiding sugar, gluten, and dairy to avoid the chest pains, stabbing headaches and brain fog.  Thank God the nutrition program I had started before Lyme set me up with good habits to continue......and there are so many recipes that are actually Lyme friendly!

The journey isn't over, but I feel like we've accomplished SOMETHING.

80 Days that transformed my life

The program:

So....I've been asked about the 80 day program that I was doing that had such great results.  This is an 80 day program that was filmed live daily.....  which means, you don't do the same workout at all throughout the 80 days.  It is a total body workout with a focus on core and glutes that is broken into 3 phases.

The nutrition guide is based on timed nutrition.  You calculate your caloric needs and find the plan that fits your needs.  From there, your entire day is laid out for you...not what specifically to eat, but what food groups and portions to eat....and WHEN.

Phase 1:

This phase is broken into 6 workouts per week.  They are the same moves each week....however, the reps and sequencing changes throughout the phase to keep you progressing.  These workouts get you used to the basic moves and using the bands and sliders.....but it is NOT easy.

Phase 2:

This is a "build" phase...where you lift heavy and use more compound movements.  I absolutely loved this phase.  I wasn't seeing much in the way of lost weight or inches during these 4 weeks...but it definitely set things up for phase 3.

Phase 3:

This is a shred phase.  You recalculate your caloric needs to make any adjustments, but you still get to eat PLENTY.  This month isn't as heavy, but you aren't going easy.  In fact....I think I was sore the entire 80 days.  Not a bad sore....but a "yup....I worked those muscles" sore.  This is where all the magic happens. You really see how much you have grown during this phase!

Results:

I actually had to INCREASE the amount of food that I was eating during this program and, although I didn't lose much in pounds....I definitely lost inches.