Classy Southern Texan : BBG

OMG all I have to say is I am still loving this workout! I gained a pound this week however, I know I will get it back off and the SCALE does not determine your SELF-WORTH.

I am feeling healthier, am eating better and getting in resistance and walking 6 days a week.

For week 3 of BBG here is what my schedule looked like. I took 3 rest days this particular week and didn't do one resistance workout. I train with a trainer also so I am getting in resistance and strength training on top of BBG.

Monday- LISS 35 minutes of walking, trainer

I walk in two particular places my parents neighborhood and also at a local Lions Club Park. I like to switch it up. I also am incorporating some running into this workouts as I am training for another half marathon in December.

Tuesday- Legs

Wednesday- Rest Day

Thursday- LISS and trainer

Friday and Saturday- rest

Sunday- Abs and Arms and LISS

Let, me just say there is so much SWEAT when doing these workouts! A fellow blogger I follow just finished up the last week and started over and was sweating like crazy again on Week 1!

This program works...you may not see results super quick but I feel like if I am sweating then I am doing good!!

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This week I also wanted to talk SPORTS bras...I am funky in that I want to rip one off the minute I am done working out. I have never truly been comfortable in a Sports Bra the straps hurt. I tend to get horrible neck/back pain if I wear one all day long.

I went on the search for some new sports bras this weekend and am happy to report I found 3 new ones.

I got 2 from Victoria Secret's and let me tell you that you can't beat the PRICE! One was 15 and the other 20.

I have heard incredible things about ATHLETIA which is a brand with Gap, Old Navy and Banana Republic.

I walked in and the amazing sales lady was so helpful and knowledgable about her products.

Every particular bra I tried on in the store fit well but I went home with this particular version which is just sold ONLINE. They happened to have one that was returned in my size.

She suggested I get one that had adjustable straps like a regular bra also!! UH hello GAME CHANGER!!

Wednesday, April 11, 2018 No comments

Well, Week 2 of BBG is in the books and let me just say I wasn't as dedicated this week which is A-OK. It is important when you start any workout program to know that some days you will be busy or just need a break. I was in Shreveport, LA this weekend to celebrate Easter and I choose to enjoy myself this week. I did get in all the LISS workouts and one of the resistance workouts.

Here was my workout schedule for Week 2

Monday- trainer and LISS
Tuesday- LISS
Wednesday- rest
Thursday- trainer and LISS
Friday- rest (flying day)
Saturday- 40 minute walk/run with the hubby
Sunday- resistance Legs

I think working out 5 of 7 days deserves an A plus!!!

I have found with the program that I enjoy walking/running and to incorporate this into days with my trainer. Wednesday is always a rest day because I have small group that evening.

I tend to find myself working out in the afternoon or around the 6ish time frame.

I have continued my eating habits of lots of protein (shrimp, chicken or small beef patties), veggies and healthy snacks.

I wanted to share some healthy snack options with you that are great for grab and go lifestyles. I packed my mix of nuts with my for my travel day so I wouldn't want to choose unhealthy snacks at the airport on my layover.

Apple slices with Peanut Butter

Mix of cashews and almonds

Annie's Organic Popcorn

I tend to find myself to be a snacker in general! I like to have either an apple or nuts after lunch time before dinner and then at night grab a bowl of popcorn! I like Annie's and Skinny Pop. To me the Annie's has a little more flavor but both are good!

Weight Loss wise I started Week 2 at 121 and when I weighed on Friday I was at 118.4! WOOHOO

I do not let the number on the scale define me but I have been stuck around 120 for a while so I was happy to see the number move.

What matters more is how your clothes are fitting and how you feel! I find if I feel better I am more likely to stick to a workout routine.

Wednesday, April 04, 2018 No comments

Welcome to this week's edition of Workout Wednesday...I have officially completed Week 1 of BBG and am happy with my results this far!

When I started BBG I weighted 123 and now I am at 121. I didn't get there just by doing the workouts however, I also changed some of my eating habits.

I am loving the workouts so far and below is a recap of the workouts I completed this week. I also workout with a trainer twice a week and we did resistance style workouts.

BBG Week 1 Recap
Sunday- LISS
Monday- trainer and LISS
Tuesday- resistance legs
Wednesday- rest day
Thursday- trainer and LISS
Friday- resistance abs and arms
Saturday- resistance arms

What is LISS?

When you open the SWEAT app you can choose between cardio, resistance of recovery. Under CARDIO there are LISS AND HIIT workouts.

LISS stands for "Low Intensity Steady State." HIIT is "High Intensity Interval Training."

For LISS I have been doing 35 minutes of walking either in my neighborhood or at a local park with a trail.

RESISTANCE

For resistance workouts you can choose between legs, abs and arms, or full body.

Legs...you better below your legs are going to be on fire from the amount of squats you will be doing.

When doing a resistance workout you are given 7 minutes to complete 4 different exercises. You go through laps if you finish the 4 sets before 7 minutes are up you start the circuit again. After you have completed the 7 minute circuit you get to rest for 30 seconds. Then a second circuit begins.

The second circuit is 4 new exercises you have 7 minutes to complete. For me I have been able to make it through both circuits 2 cycles.

After completing the 8 exercises or two circuits you rest and then start circuit one over again.

Some examples of leg exercises are jump squats, knee ups and x jumps.

The same goes for abs and arms and full body you have 2 circuits that you complete within a 7 minute time frame. All in all the workout is about 35 minutes with the 30 second breathers and the cool down.

The exercises are shown to you through pictures or you can read a description of the particular move.

In abs and arms and full body there are lots of pushups, sit ups, ab bicycles and even some cardio work when you do knee ups.

I am happy with the workouts and ready to start Week 2. I have 8 weeks until vacation so I will complete 9 full weeks before I leave on vacation of BBG. It is a 12 week program if you do it start to finish.

I also wanted to highlight some of the breakfast things I have been eating this week. All take less than 5 minutes and have kept me fueled until lunch time. I typically eat breakfast any time between 7 and 830.