As I talk about my Beachbody on Demand (BOD) kick, I’m currently going through an exercise program called LIIFT4. It’s weight lifting combined with high-intensity interval training (HIIT). Other than 80-Day Obsession, I don’t know that I’ve been this consistent with an exercise program.
I took my progress photos, took my measurements, and recorded my starting weight. I’m slightly discouraged because I’ve only lost 9 lb since January 2022, and wish I could make better progress. I’m beginning to dial in my nutrition and focus on eating more vegetables in my diet. I’ve tried the 2 nutrition plans they have, Portion Fix and 2B Mindset, but I’ve only had real success with Portion Fix. 2B is an easier plan to follow. There’s a plan but the main rule is to drink 16 oz of water before a meal and have mostly veggies. I’m a carbavore so I’d rather take a few carbs in my Portion Fix container than find a meal that has nothing but veggies and a little bit of protein. That’s just my preference.
The other problem is that I eat out a lot. I do not meal prep. I don’t like cooking and my husband doesn’t like cleaning up the dishes after I cook. I need to learn how to grill chicken so I buy salads and throw them on top.
(Oh, and btw, I like vegetables and fruit with pesticides, thankyouverymuch. I’m not against organic stuff but they’re more likely to have bugs in them.) And really, what does organic mean anyway?
Merriam-Webster defines “organic” as the following:
of, relating to, yielding, or involving the use of food produced with the use of feed or fertilizer of plant or animal origin without employment of chemically formulated fertilizers, growth stimulants, antibiotics, or pesticides
Merriam-Webster
Yeah, I’m OK with some of that happening to my food (primarily produce). But yeah, I’m against pumping cows full of antibiotics and other growth hormones.
My LIIFT4 program comes to its conclusion on the 4th of July holiday weekend. That’s when I take my measurements again, weigh myself, and take progress photos to see if I’ve changed my body at all. I definitely feel stronger. And some of my pants don’t feel as tight anymore, but I’d like to see if I can take this 2X body down to XL or even L! Because I know—and this always happens to me—when I’m a certain size for clothing, everybody in this world is also the same size and I can’t get the clothing I want.
So far, this year, I’ve done Morning Meltdown 100 (100 workouts) and I’m in the middle of LIIFT4. I’m hoping to do LIIFT More when it comes out, but I don’t know if I’ll be able to commit to 5 days a week! (Two leg days…WHY?) But so far, I’m well on my way to meeting my exercise goal already half the year in.
This Journey Is My Own 