So week one of the Tone It Up nutrition plan is marked off the calendar. I kick started the plan by diving into the Beach Babe 5 day slim down to detox and get rid of excess water weight. The plan was super easy to follow and all the meals were delicious. Lots of smoothies and coconut water and Greek yogurt with fruit. I especially loved the garlic shrimp dish I had for dinner one night.
One thing I learned is that it's freaking hard to get up early in the morning to work out. I managed to do it three times during the week and on the other days doubled up my workouts to include cardio and toning.
I can't tell you if I've lost inches because I totally forgot to take my measurements this morning, but I didn't feel bloated or sluggish one time last week, which is amazing. I'm drinking half of my body weight (in oz.) in water too, so my skin looks so much fresher!
As for weight loss, I'm not so much focused on that because I'm not trying to lose. I don't even own a scale. I just really want to gain some muscle and tighten everything up.
This week I start the regular meal plan which includes yummy vegetarian dishes (tofu tonight!), wraps, salads, pancakes (lots of em), smoothies, and much more. I've already had strawberry pancakes this morning and now sipping on a fruit and protein smoothie.
Yum!
One thing I learned is that it's freaking hard to get up early in the morning to work out. I managed to do it three times during the week and on the other days doubled up my workouts to include cardio and toning.
I can't tell you if I've lost inches because I totally forgot to take my measurements this morning, but I didn't feel bloated or sluggish one time last week, which is amazing. I'm drinking half of my body weight (in oz.) in water too, so my skin looks so much fresher!
As for weight loss, I'm not so much focused on that because I'm not trying to lose. I don't even own a scale. I just really want to gain some muscle and tighten everything up.
This week I start the regular meal plan which includes yummy vegetarian dishes (tofu tonight!), wraps, salads, pancakes (lots of em), smoothies, and much more. I've already had strawberry pancakes this morning and now sipping on a fruit and protein smoothie.
Yum!
