Week 4 of Chaleane Extreme!!!!

It’s NOVEMBER people!!!!! Where oh where did October go??? Between soccer, church activities, pumpkin patch visits, and Halloween, it flew by!  It was such a wonderful month, though.  I love nothing more than spending time with my family, and that’s exactly what we did last month. 


Now it is November, the holidays are quickly approaching, as well as Milo’s birthday!!! My baby will be FOUR this month.  It seems like only yesterday we were bringing him home, and now he’s running around dressed like a pirate and keeping life interesting!!!!

One year old

My Pirate!! Aargh.

I started Week 4 of Chalean Extreme today, and I must admit that I am really enjoying it! I wasn’t so sure at first, because I was so invested in the 21 Day Fix.  However, it did not take me long to realize this program was going to be just as exciting and challenging.  

The premise of the program is boosting your metabolism and gaining strength through intense weight lifting.  There are two cardio days built in, which is great, because I LOVE cardio.  I really thought I would miss it more, but the weight lifting days are so intense that the challenge keeps me going! I am using the tracking sheets provided on the Beachbody site and keep up with how heavy my weights are and how many reps I complete.  The goal is to increase my weights over these three months.  During the Burn phase, which is what I’m in now, we only complete 12 reps with each set.  A lot of people fear “bulking up” while lifting heavy weights, but that is so not true!  I’m lifting up to 15 lbs for my arms and 25 lbs on my leg exercises.  I have only gotten leaner, which is what I want!!!

Now what about my meals??? I honestly haven’t ventured far from my 21 Day Fix meal plan, but I am definitely burning more calories!!! Especially on the days that I lift the heavier weights.  So, I have added in an extra healthy fat or carb here and there.  

Yesterday, I spent the day planning my meals and portioning out my snacks for the first few days this week.  I did help with a baby shower yesterday, so I had lots of fruit and veggies already cut up and ready to be bagged – SCORE!!! Anything to make my job easier….
My snacks usually consist of a fruit or veggie paired with a protein.  I personally could eat the same snacks every.single.day!!! Boiled eggs, cashews, cottage cheese, and yogurt are my go-tos. 

I always spend about thirty minutes grilling up some chicken strips, bagging snacks, and boiling eggs on Sunday afternoons.  I also make certain I have some meals put together or at least have the proteins I need thawed out and ready to cook.  


The crock pot is my best friend this time of year, so I try to plan to have a few of those worked in on week nights.  Soups and stews are definitely great meals for our families.  They are full of protein, veggies and healthy carbs!  Quick, easy and healthy!


I honestly am loving this workout plan, and I am 100% committed to it.  Which is good, because it is a three month program.  The next phase is the Push phase, and I will increase my weights and resistance even more! I am so excited about this and love pushing myself.  I honestly never thought that I could grow and build strength like I have.  Just goes to show you that you should never doubt yourself and what you are capable of!  

So, what about you?  What’s your story?  Have you been thinking about getting into shape and changing your story?  There is no better time than now!  Yes, the holidays are coming up, but you can start your fitness  journey now AND stay on track through the holidays.  


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