Bikini Time...Again?

Things are so hectic in my life right now (in a good way!), that I didn't realize until today that we are halfway through May! I mean, I knew the date and all...but in relation to summer? It's almost bathing suit time again!!! Yikes.

Hello my lovelies! I hope you all are well and life is fabulous for you in whatever way you would like it to be.

So after my move back to Atlanta is official by the end of this week, I will be turning up the workout regimen. Last year in Jamaica, I finally let go of my inhibitions and wore a (semi) bikini, and it felt beyond amazing to not be so critical of myself for once. Most of you know I practice yoga, and run as well. They both bring me a mental peace as well as make me feel physically strong. I'll also be doing Jillian Michaels' 30 Day Shred and her Banish Fat Boost Metabolism workout. That chick is INSANE, but her workouts kick ass. Literally.

My plan will go something like this:

Monday: Run (usually 6-7 miles. I need to break that barrier, though)
Tuesday: 30 Day Shred
Wednesday: Yoga/Run
Thursday: Banish Fat
Friday: Run
Saturday: Run
Sunday: Break

My eating plan will pretty much stay the same as I eat now. Since I don't usually eat breakfast, I'll have to add a post workout meal in such as Kashi cereal, or oatmeal and fruit. Lunch will be a huge salad with greens, lentils, veggies, or a soy smoothie. Dinner? Probably brown rice, stir fried veggies, a homemade veggie burger, or another salad. Since it will be hot as blazes while I'm out there running, I'll make sure I keep adequately hydrated. According to the "experts", you should drink about 1/2 your weight in ounces of water. For me that means about 62 oz/day (I know y'all are doing the math..smh), but I think I'll up it a bit to about 70 oz or so which is only about nine 8 oz glasses daily. Piece of cake!

 

My "bikini" last summer. $32 on sale, BabyPhat




My goal for this summer?


Dot-Print Ruffle Triangle Bikini Top, $15
Low rise bottom, $14 at Victoria's Secret
check out more styles here

Hey, I'm ambitious...but it could happen!

I've had both these DVD's for at least 2 years, so I can't remember how much I paid for them. It was a 3 DVD set. The 3rd one is No More Trouble Zones and it's great for toning. I checked Amazon.com and you can get them as low as $7 each, or $20 for the set.

30 Day Shred is convenient because it's only about 30 minutes or so. You'll need hand weights. There are 3 levels, but even level 1 will give you results I'm sure.

Banish Fat is NO JOKE! The combination of cardio, kickboxing, and pilates/yoga moves are sick. It runs about an hour.


Well, there it is. My plan of action for a beach body. I'm ready!!! Hey, my future hubby's waiting.

Until next time,

Love and Happiness!

Nikki