I just realized I haven't really been sharing as much about my Hammer & Chisel journey as I originally planned to do! Maybe because I have been slacking in the nutrition department? I mean, don't get me wrong, I am not off the wagon completely, but I have had found my foot dangling from it a time or two...or three. What has been hard for me is no wine or treats! One of the many reasons I love the 21 Day Fix is you can have wine and treats, which are staples in my life. If I was in a different spot in my journey, I would say screw the meal plan from the program and follow my 80/20 rule but the problem is, I am not to my goal yet and I still have work to do which means I need to get my mind in the right spot stat and follow the meal plan because I know that is essential to results! Plus, summer is only 4 months away!

Phew, now that I got that off my chest, let's talk about the program in general. To say I was afraid to commit to this program is an understatement, the workouts TERRIFIED me! I mean, 60 days of weight training? That was definitely not something I was used to doing. But can I just say, I LOVE LOVE LOVE these workouts. Today is my rest day and I am actually sad about it! The workouts challenge me, they make me push harder and they make me realize I am capable of more than I was giving myself credit for....

I know as women, we get scared to lift. We don't want to be "bulky" and believe me, I get it. I ha those same exact thoughts. After all, looking like Sagi is not my goal. That is the great thing with this program though, you can pick the meal plan that aligns with your health and fitness goals! If you want to tone, slim down, bulk up or even maintain, there are options for you. I can tell you that I am definitely seeing where I have lost inches on my body or built more muscle, but I am far from bulky.

And ladies, do you want to know something about lifting? Did you know that it helps to:
--> Burn fat faster
--> Burn more calories
--> Feel stronger mentally
--> Increase flexibility
--> Strengthen your bones
--> Ease any joint pain
--> Improve your running (if you run)
--> Improve your heart health
--> And the one to prove all you ladies wrong, you may drop a size or two: Women tend to think they will bulk up but the more your weight comes from muscle, rather than fat, the smaller you'll be. Now, your body weight may go up due to the muscle but your pant size will go down & I can personally attest to that!

The combination of resistance training and cardio in The Master's Hammer & Chisel will get you summer ready & this is the type of lean, defined muscle every hot mama deserves! Plus, other than the fact that you are supposed to not have wine or treats, you can eat all the normal foods you love! I mean, we have pizza, taco night, spaghetti on the menu next week!

I am hosting a second accountability group this month starting on 2/22 and if you are interested in joining, message me, there are 4 spots left and I would love to chat! We can find the right program for you and get you all set up!

PS - if you are interested in seeing a short peak into any of the workouts, I post them on my YouTube page!