80 Days of Focus Meal Plan and Mindset

Good morning!  What a beautiful weekend we have had here in the south with a little bit of SNOW!  We rarely get any snow, so it’s a fun occasion for us.

I am taking a few minutes this morning to finish planning out my week ahead and begin preparing mentally, physically and spiritually for 80 Day Obsession.  You can read more about it here, but it is an 80 day program which will implements some new workouts and a timed nutrition approach to HOW I eat.

I have committed to this program with about 25 other brave and courageous ladies who are tackling not only our physical health but also our spiritual health. We are focusing on getting “obsessed” with our bodies so that we can become who God has called us to be!

Just this morning some of us hopped on a virtual book club call to discuss Made to Crave. If you know my story at all, you know this is the book I began with when I first pushed play 3.5 years ago on 21 Day Fix. Both the book and the workout program changed my life!  So it has been nostalgic to open it up again and read all the notes I made back then as I was beginning to learn how important my health is to God!

What Am I Getting Obsessed With?

The word “Obsessed” has gotten a lot of flack with this new program. And I must admit that I had the same initial reaction. Why would I advocate anyone getting “obsessed” with their bodies???? Well, honestly I wouldn’t.

But at the same time, we get obsessed with so many OTHER things.  Clothes, cars, shoes, recognition, money, sports, the perfect looking family, the perfect job.

What would happen if we actually got “obsessed” or in my words ” really focused” on taking care of this temple God gave us so that we can honor Him with it?

And in the very introduction of Made to Crave, I was SLAMMED with the same question the rich young ruler was given, “What do I crave more than God?”

Its a tough question. It’s not a fun question.  But it is one that currently I feel God telling me to stop and reflect on and really answer.  Not so I can get skinnier or fit into my skinny jeans. But so that I can be USED the way He has created me to be used. I 100% sense God preparing to do a great work through this group and using this 80 day program as a starting point for us!

What Is Timed Nutrition & Why Does It Work?

I know it sounds very complicated, and if you’ve been following my stories, you know I’ve had a bit of trouble making it work for me, but it’s not as complicated as it seems. It’s basically just making sure you’re eating the right macros at the right time of day in order to fuel your body up for workouts and recovery!

But the cool part??? You don’t actually have to COUNT the macros…Autumn has already calculated it for you!  Everyone who does this program falls into a Plan A-F based on your goals and your current weight.  Another beautiful thing, I am actually MORE food on this program than I was before…(insert Woot! Woot!)

Week 1 Meal Plan

Here is what a day of eating looks like and also includes my Workout Block – The meals I eat pre and post workout.

I know, I know. The first thing you see is that I get up SUPER early! Well, I was doing that already anyways, so the only thing I’m changing is that I’m waking up and having my pre-workout meal first thing and letting it digest while I do my morning devotions. I was really anxious about this because I’ve never really eaten before workouts, but I’ve been practicing this these past few weeks, and I’m amazed at the energy it provides for me to push harder during my workout!  (Autumn must know something…)

You don’t have to wake up at midnight to eat, but you do need to eat a pre workout meal to do this program the way it was designed. I just wait 30 minutes and then I feel great!  Many of my challengers are working out mid day or in the afternoon, so it may just be that you need to play with your schedule to make it work for you!

Here are some tips for making timed nutrition work for you:

• Meal Prep for each week.  Don’t skip this part
• Repeat meals.  I have two meal plans and I am alternating the days.
• Keep it simple. Whole foods. No casseroles or soups.  This actually makes prep easier!
• Follow the containers as Autumn has them laid out in the plan. This will help ensure your body is getting what it needs, WHEN it needs it.
• Use the supplements!  I love the Beachbody performance line, and it’s going to be a LIFE-SAVER for this program.

Is 80 Day Obsession Right For You?

My Test Group has begun for this round, but I will be opening new spots as we move into Phase 2 of this program next month. At that time, I will be adding 5 new women to start this program and join this awesome group of ladies who will be prepared to mentor you through the first month.

I would love to help you start preparing NOW!  If you already have a base level of fitness and are looking to learn more about how nutrition can help you get results in your fitness or you need a structured fitness routine, this would be perfect for you!

If you want to secure a spot for the second round starting February 12th, just send me your information here and I will make sure you’re ready to start!  I will even help you begin preparing with A Little Obsessed!