True Talk--TMI??

I think I am experiencing detox symptoms.
Seriously.
Even though I've been trying to eat healthier over the past few months, it's only been since starting 21 Day Fix Extreme that I've eliminated refined sugar from my diet. I've been experiencing belly cramps, constipation, and diarrhea. I warned you about the TMI factor!
So I asked MY Beachbody Coach about this. She let me know that a friend of hers experienced similar symptoms when she cut refined sugar from her diet, but that it resolved itself.
When I reached out to Dr. Google, this is what I found:
http://www.nutritionsecrets.com/sugar-withdrawal/
Yup, that's pretty much me over the past few weeks!! I feel awesome after my workout, but the other stuff is spot on.
Fingers crossed that I'm getting near the end of this process!

Slow progress

I had my husband take pics of me this morning before I did Plyo Extreme. I compared them to my pics from a week ago. I was a little disheartened that I didn't see more of a change.

Then I reminded myself that it took a long time to get to where I am right now, and it's going to take a long time to get to where I want to be. As long as my nutrition is in check and I'm pushing myself in my workouts, I can't let myself get discouraged. I grabbed heavier weights this morning. Nothing can stop me!

Day 5 of 21DFX

Huge, huge NSV (non-scale victory) for me today.
Our church hosted family game/pizza night. I packed my OWN dinner according to my containers (leftover turkey lettuce tacos) and ate those instead of the pizza. I felt SO GOOD doing this. Also, there was a huge plate of cookies for dessert... Guess what I ate? FRUIT.

I'm not gonna lie, when I'm not on 21DF Extreme, I'll have a cookie or a slice of pizza. But I'm in the zone right now, and I'm committed to sticking to this program and seeing it all the way through!

Day 4 of 21DFX

Well, it was LEG DAY for 21DFX. I had to do a lot of modifications, but I did not GIVE UP. I even went for the 10 minute Hardcore (abs) workout afterward! I was drenched, but felt so good to complete both workouts.

I took my kids to see Finding Dory this afternoon. Not a single Raisinette passed my lips. I took my 2 purples with me--blueberries and cherries.
For dinner, I made a recipe from the 21DFX meal plan--Turkey Lettuce Wrap Tacos. The kids and Hubs had them with tortilla chips. Everyone enjoyed them, which is a huge win!

Day 3 of 21DFX

Pilates=intense yoga, right?

Wrong!

I did the Pilates Fix Extreme workout today as part of my 21 Day Fix Extreme TV Test Group, and let me tell you, it was no joke! I used a 12 pound resistance band for most of the workout. Toward the end, I had to lose the band, but I've ordered an 8 pound one on Amazon so I can do the band the ENTIRE TIME next week.

Progress, not perfection, right?

Recipe Alert! Veggie Egg Cups

So I am prepping for starting 21 Day Fix Extreme tomorrow. I've got my food all planned out for the next week, and THIS is going to be a mid-morning snack OR lunch each day. I ::might:: have tasted the bits that stuck in the pan--YUM!

Super easy. Preheat oven to 375. Whisk 12 eggs. Add chopped red pepper, 2 green onions, and AT LEAST 5 oz. chopped spinach. Add salt/pepper if desired (though I forgot and sprinkled it on just before baking).
Use Pam (or whatever kind of spray oil you like) to coat the muffin pan. Pour mixture into pan. Bake 15-20 minutes. Let cool.
Two of them are a serving, and are worth 2 greens and 1 red on 21DF.
Nom nom!

21 Day Fix EXTREME Test Group

I'm excited to announce that I'm participating in Beachbody's 21 Day Fix EXTREME Test Group! I've submitted my stats and pics, and will be following the 21DFX program to the letter starting Monday, July 4. That would have been my 3rd week of 21DF, but since you have to start 21DFX by 7/6, I've gotta switch over.
I'm not gonna lie, I've been doing GREAT with my workouts, but have been CHEATING a lot with my portion sizes and food. I am going to take this program so seriously, because I am determined to get measurable results!