PiYo - Week 3 Review

I admit it! I thought PiYO was going to be too slow for me.
When I chose to do it, it was a half-hearted choice.
Was this program really going to get me the results I am looking for? I was probably going to have to supplement with other workouts.

I LOVED the 21-day fix workouts, and I knew these were different, but I decided to trust the program. Many people who worked to put this program schedule together with awesome workouts and an easy to follow meal plan, to get results.  So, I wanted to see my own results. I weighed myself on Sunday, and I've lost four pounds!!! Six more to go to lose my goal of 10.As I wrap up week 3 and the intensity builds, and I'm seeing results, I know the creators knew what they were doing!!

I’ve found the meal plan pretty easy to adapt, although you may find mine a bit boring! I tend to eat the same main items throughout the week and repeat a lot of my meals – but that makes my meal plan easier, meal prep easier, I know how I feel eating these foods, and it's within the meals my family enjoys (because I make the same meal for everyone) so to me its a win win!  I keep it pretty simple!! I've really focused and concentrated on sticking to the meal plan.

Back to the workouts…
I like the way the program builds. It has a few main workouts during the first two weeks which really allowed me to master certain moves like the PiYO cross, the PiYO push up, the PiYO Pike and others that once seemed a bit tricky! The workouts build on each other, and get more challenging as it progresses. Because of this, I see myself get stronger, as the workouts stay one step ahead so I can continue to grow and progress!

Moral of the story – I LOVE PIYO!

Monday - Define: Upper Body
Tuesday - BUNS
Wednesday - CORE
Thursday - Define: Lower Body
Friday - REST
Saturday - SWEAT
Sunday - Strength Intervals

I did the entire Define: Upper Body this week without any modifications! I also ran 2.5 miles during my sons' XC practice. During the PiYo workout felt easier to hold downward dog as long as Chalene asked me to! The same thing happened on Wednesday with Core.  I completed all the PiYo Pikes, which I couldn't do without stopping last week.

On Tuesday I LOVED, LOVED, Buns!  It didn't just work the glutes, but all of my leg muscles, while focusing on the glutes.  The next day I was SO sore! I felt the workout when I walked down the stairs!!

Even though it had been two days since I had done the Buns workout, when Thursday came and Define: Lower Body was on the schedule, I could still feel soreness my glutes and legs!  So, even though I improved in Define: Lower Body, my legs still got a workout!

By the time Friday came, as usual, I NEEDED the rest!!

Saturday I had a XC meet with the team, and did a light warm-up run with them, but only about 1.5 miles.  Then I went home and did the Sweat workout.  I know what I'm doing, now, in this workout and don't need to watch the screen, which means I can focus on the exercise.

On Sunday, I discovered Strength Intervals for the first time.  It may only be 22 minutes long, it's an effective workout, and I was sweating at the end, and barely able to finish the push-ups!!

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What is E & E?

It's almost workout time.
I get a Shakeology cup, toss in two scoops of E&E with some cold water, shake, and drink it down.
Then I go change into my workout clothes, put on my sneakers, and put my hair up, before going down to the basement, pressing play and getting my sweat on!

Wait!
What's that? What's E&E?
I've been getting A LOT of questions about E&E:
What is it?
What’s in it?
Why do I drink it?
What does it do? Is it worth it?
I'm going to answer all these questions.

What is it?
E&E is one of Beachbody’s pre-workout formulas. E&E stands for Energy and Endurance. This powerful supplement is scientifically formulated to help improve your energy, endurance, strength, and focus, so you can maximize every minute of your Beachbody workout and get your best results. I like to think of it as my magic go-go juice. It puts a little pep in my step and helps me get my workout started off RIGHT!

What’s in it?

E&E features a proprietary blend of:

• Advanced nitric oxide boosters to help speed more nutrients and oxygen to your muscles for better performance.*
• Natural energizers to help increase energy production and focus to maximize your workout.*
• Amino acids to help promote muscular energy and overall workout performance.*
• Electrolytes to help fight dehydration and support optimal muscle function.*
• Essential B vitamins to promote a strong metabolism to provide energy so you can burn fat.*
• Stevia for natural, zero-calorie sweetness.

E&E Energy and Endurance contains:

• No artificial flavors, sweeteners, or preservatives.
• No high-risk or untested ingredients.

Why do I drink it?
I first tried E&E because I felt, as a Beachbody Coach, I needed to be familiar with all the products we have to offer. And what better way to do so than to try it, right?! So what started as little experiment turned into finding my secret sauce to a successful workout, anytime of day, but especially in the morning!

What does it do?
E&E helps me get the best out of my workout! It helps me work at a higher intensity to burn more calories and fat and maximize muscle performance to build muscle faster.

To get the most from your workout: mix E&E with water and drink it 15 to 30 minutes before your workout. You’ll feel more energized from the start to the end of your workout—maximizing your results.

What does it taste like?
It has a lemon-lime flavor. It reminds me a bit of Crystal Light. I had never tried any other “pre-workout” energy drinks but I LOVE the taste – and in fact crave it at times!

Is it worth it?
I ABSOLUTELY think it is – I’ve been drinking it for almost a year – daily – and I love how it helps me get up and get going! The fact that you have to drink it 15-30 minutes before I workout gives me that extra little push to quit hitting the snooze button in the morning, and gets me going if I'm doing an afternoon workout. In the morning, I get up, drink my E&E, check in with my challengers or do a little reading, and then I’m ready to go. If I'm working out in the afternoon, I drink it about 20 minutes before I leave work, go home and change, and I'm ready for my workout. Its given me a great boost in my energy and performance during my workouts! You can get a TUB of it with 30 servings or a box of 24 packets.

Like my Shakeology – I take both routes. Tub for regular daily use and packets for travel days!!!

Extra bonus: 1 scoop of E&E is even a freebie on the 21-day fix extreme meal plan!

Click here for E&E Energy and Endurance ingredients and nutrition information.

I was first introduced this go-go juice during a health and fitness accountability challenge group – its a online support and accountability group to help you meet your health and fitness goals while being surrounded with others who are on a similar journey! You pick the fitness program, replace one meal with Shakeology, nutrient dense meal replacement shake, and commit to checking in daily and holding yourself accountable!!!

It changed my life and I decided to pay it forward, and I now run my own groups! If you’d like more details email me at vanessamc246@gmail.com or fill out the application below.

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