MichelleRenee12’s BodyBlog

If your goal, like me, is to loose fat, you know that there are times that you just feel SOOOO hungry. I hate those times!  I found a website, nutritiondata.com, that has the most complete nutritional information of any site I’ve ever seen. My favorite feature is that they include a "fullness factor" so that you can choose foods that will make you feel fuller longer.  Hurray!

I know that I’m going to be taking in a few more calories than usual with the holidays upon us.  I’ve been the  killjoy-stick-in-the-mud-that-never-joins-
in since this summmer, and have  decided to take 1 free day each week so that I can participate in holiday events. My plan is to add extra cardio, but I will still weigh in and measure everyday to make sure I’m on track.

Here’s a summary of my holiday workout plan:

1. The Body for Life 20 min HIIT cardio first thing each morning in a fasted state x 6 per week.

2. Afternoon weight training x 4 per week broken down into legs, back, chest and shoulders, arms

3. After dinner 45 min - 1 hr of moderate cardio - probably walking on the treadmill since it’s dark so early now x 6 per week.   

I’m open to any suggestions to enhance this schedule. I just cannot put on holiday weight and waste all of the hard work I’ve done!  

I’ve had a few people ask what I’ll do now that my 12 week challenge is over.  While I LOVE Body for Life, I’m deviating from it a little now, eating a few more healthy calories and working harder than the plan calls for. I want to keep my weight around 115 lbs, but drop the bodyfat%.  How low, I’m not sure, but I guess I’ll know I’m there when my abs are showing!