Fitness Update
“When you feel like quitting, think about why you started.”
Getting your body back after having a kid is challenging for most. For some it looks like they clapped twice and bang, back in the pre-baby skinny jeans. For me, it’s the annoying last 7-10 pounds. Not. Even. Moving.
I’ve shared my fitness journey on the blog before. I’ve done running challenges, squats, abs, etc. My Arbonne detox was great (love those shakes) and I stick to a strong diet – gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, no fried food, no fast food, no beef and no pork. (It’s really not that bad, trust me!) And yet no change in weight. So here comes the big change I’m taking: a serious workout plan and some tools to help.
Taking my before photos with a toddler below. Be kind. 🙂
I’m determined to lose the late few pounds but I need help. Enter iheartmacros and my new misfit smart watch.
Let’s start with the watch. It’s way easier to explain than macros. Pairs with my iphone easily and connects to my google account with the click of a button. I get my phone notifications, it tracks my heart rate and fitness, and connects to my wireless headphones with it’s own music. I love that I can get my notifications when my phone isn’t next to me, like when Crosson wakes up or I’m getting my IG updates from my girls. Keeps me motivated and tell me to drink more water, eat a snack, more protein, etc.
On the note of protein and snacks, Macros. How the heck do I explain it? I won’t even try, here’s what iheartmacros says
Macronutrients are 3 parts Protein-Carbohydrates-Fats, each food has 1 or more of these
“Macros” in it. Protein and Carbs carry 4 calories per gram while Fats have 9 calories per gram. So, as you can see calories do play a part in this program while less important to focus on calories. Each macronutrient will be very different in the way the body process the foods so it is not enough to merely count calories.
I started a 30 day “Cut with Quincy” on April 2nd with a carb cycling diet and a serious workout plan. My best friend and I are doing it together. It’s recommended to try this for only a short period of a time just like any other 30 day plan. Carb cycling, and with the proper training regimen will allow you to maintain your progress while losing body fat and working towards your toning goals.
Here are my thoughts a week in:
“Diet is fine, just like playing a tetris game to get the right numbers.”
“OMG. How do I eat all this protein all day?!”
“That arm workout wasn’t so bad.” Next morning: “I cannot move.”
After leg day one: “I am going to die.”
So that’s that, my misfit alerts me to eat more protein – I stick with sliced turkey, Chomps turkey sticks and Arbonne shakes. And I fight through my workouts every evening. Let’s do this!
I am thinking about doing the cut also. Would you recommend it?
Yes!!