Update...Long overdue

Hi peeps!! Wow, its been a super long time since I last posted. I've been busy getting my health and fitness in check, and its paid off. For one, I've totally revamped the way I eat. I eat super clean for the most part. I've even ventured into the world of organic meats. I feel great, and I continuously improve my way of eating daily. I pretty much eat Paleo style, meaning lean proteins, green veggies, low gi fruits, and loads of healthy fats. Coconut oil has become my best friend.

In terms of fitness, I became certified to teach TurboKick and PiYo Strength. I haven't started to teach group fitness classes yet, but its on my do it list!!

Oh, and my infomercial has not been released yet!! Good lord.

How is everyone doing?

ChaLEAN Extreme Infomercial

OMG!!! It's official!!! I am featured on the next Chalean Extreme Infomercial, and it's scheduled to be aired any day now!!!!! Look out for it and me!!!

Once I can get my hands on a copy, I will post it on my blog!!!!

Coach Monney

Day 11 Results

Hi everyone. My second cycle wasn't as extreme as the first cycle in terms of weight lost. Btu in terms of measurements, I am a lot smaller!! In 5 days, I lost 0.2 lbs and 3 inches (0.5 inches from my waist!!). But In total, I've lost 5.6 lbs and 7 inches in 10 days!! Pretty impressive. I've lost more weight in a week before, but that was following a diet with no cheating or weight lifting. At first I was a bit down, since I am so caught up in the number on the scale. I mean, I've lost 11 lbs in 6 days before, so what gives? But lets put this in perspective:

1) I've been following this diet program for 10 days. Just a little over week. 2 of those days I cheated (real badly). And I lost nearly 6 lbs and 7 inches. 2 of those inches from my waist alone. And I am sure I gained some lean muscle mass.

2) I look a lot leaner, especially in my tummy and my arms. If you look close, you can see a 6 pack in my abs. ;-)

3) I've fasted for a whole day, twice. That is huge for me since I love food. I even fasted while cooking dinner for my family and didn't even taste what I cooked. This proves to be how dedicated I can be when I really want to accomplish something.

4) I've worked out 2-3 times a day for the past 10 days, lifting weights and body weighted exercise everyday. And I've gone outside my comfort zone by doing workouts I normally don't do.

5) I've followed the program to a "T".

6) The meals are easy to plan and follow. I am loving this way of eating and its making me more disciplined.

7) My scale dependency is reducing (this is huge for me) and the importance of measurements and looking in the mirror is increasing.

8) Someone who hasn't seen me for 2 weeks saw me today and said I look so much leaner and that the change was extremely noticeable.

9) And I get a day to go off 'dieting' to eat anything I want!! (did I say I love food??)

So, how can I be anything but proud of what I've accomplished over the past short 10 days? And boy, did the days fly by!!

Today is my cheat day (YEAH!!!), then I fast tomorrow.

I'm looking forward to my next 5 day cycle results!!
Coach Monney

DAY 7

So today is the fast day and today's fast was way more difficult than the first one. Mainly because I am home today and not so busy, so I am constantly thinking about food, smelling food. In fact, I am cooking right now for my family, but I can't eat any. Talk about focus and determination! I am looking forward to tomorrow's shake day! The days are starting to go by quick now and I am finding this short term diet easy to follow.

Coach Monney

DAY 6 - RESULTS and Cheat

So I woke up eager to take my measurements and weigh in. In 5 days (actually 4 when you exclude the cheat day) I lost 5.4 lbs and 4 inches!!! No bad, eh? I was overly aggressive hoping to lose 8 lbs, but this is good too and I am proud. I am hoping my next 5 day results are just as great.

Day 6 was Saturday and was a cheat day! And I sure did cheat. Funny thing is, I found I got full very quickly, much faster than normal. I guess my stomach is getting adjustment to less food now.

I skipped the workout today because I was exhausted. My body and brain just needed a break and to reset.

Although I lost 5 lbs and 4 inches, its not that noticeable.

Lets see how the next 5 days go,
Coach Monney

DAY 5 - PROTEIN ONLY DAY

Hi everyone. I am a few days behind on my posts. But I have been following the program and will summarize the days I've already completed. Day 5 was on Friday and it was the last day of the 5 day cycle. It was protein only day where I could only eat protein and veggies. The urpose of this day to deplete gylcogen stores and prime your body for the cheat day. The wokout was same same as the fast day, except I workout twice, not 3 times.

Protein only day was not difficult at all, and I was looking forward to weigh in the following day and re-start the cycle with my cheat day.

Coach Monney

Day 4 - MODERATE CARB UP DAY

Hey everyone. So my shake day went well. The only thing I can say is that I am now utterly exhausted. My body is sore from the new workouts. But mentally, I am more focused and determined to get through the remaining days.

Today was a moderate carb day, meaning I get to eat food, carbs for breakfast and mid-morning snack. My remaining meals are only protein, fat and veggies. It was funny how after not eating solids for 2 days, I actually wasn't interested in food today. I couldn't even finish my breakfast.

My workout this morning was Dynamic Training - which is a little less intense than the other workouts (but still challenging). Performing exercises like DEATH JUMP TO SQUAT JUMP sure does not sound less intense to me!! But this type of training was intentionally placed here to give my body a rest. Later in the evening I will do a 20 minute HIIT session using Turbo Fire.

Hmm, not much say to say today, I am just going day by day.

Tomorrow is PROTEIN DEPLETE DAY, and is the last day of the cycle. Then I repeat.

Keeping my eye on the prize,
Coach Monney