A Happier and Healthier 2019
It seems like everyone sets diet and fitness goals in the new year. Since becoming a mom I’ve been pretty inconsistent with diet and exercise (finishing whatever’s on your kids plate and falling into bed at the end of the day, anyone?). In November the new Shred415 location in Elm Grove, Wisconsin reached out to me and offered a month of free classes in exchange for social media promotion. I knew I needed to do something to get moving and feel better so I decided to try it out.
I was a little apprehensive at first. I’ve always been a yoga/pilates/walking kind of girl but I thought I could at least try it for a month. The workouts consist of four 15 minute intervals. You go back and forth from the treadmill to the “deck” where you do some weight activities. The instructor gives you directions for walking or running on the treadmill and the incline to set your treadmill at. On the deck portion of the workout the instructor gives you different moves to try along with modifications if needed.
To my surprise I actually really liked these workouts! I love the loud music and dark room. The intervals make the time go by fast. And I typically burn at least 500 calories per workout! These workouts are very efficient. I’ve been able to keep going at least once a week and I want to start going twice a week to see even better results.
The other thing I needed to change to feel healthier was my diet. The holidays did a number on me. Too many carbs and sweets and too much wine (still working on that one!). I felt really sluggish and awful and low energy and knew I needed to make some changes. I had been following Kelly Leveque from Be Well By Kelly for a while and was intrigued by her Fab 4 philosophy. When I saw her book Body Love on sale I decided to snag it.
Kelly teaches a way of healthy eating so that you are getting the proper proportions of protein, fat, fiber, and greens in every meal. This helps to balance your blood sugar and keep you feeling fuller longer. Balanced blood sugar in turn keeps you from craving carbs and sweets and then crashing at the end of the day.
I’ve been starting off every morning with a Fab 4 Smoothie that keeps me full until lunch time. For lunch I typically have a Fab 4 salad and for dinner we make sure to have a good balance of lean protein, healthy fat, and greens. I have felt so much better and have such better energy! I love that I can throw all of my smoothie ingredients in the blender every morning and sip my smoothie on my way to work. It’s the one thing I know I will definitely keep up with.
I can highly recommend Shred415 and the Fab 4 life if you are looking to feel better and take charge of your health. Losing a few pounds doesn’t hurt either! If you ever want to try out a Shred415 class feel free to hit me up!
