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Welcome to the start of week 3 of reading “The Daniel Plan” with me!

If you’re not sure what I’m talking about, or want to join in; here’s my post from last week that explains the program and challenge that I”m starting this month:

http://66.147.244.197/~empowfu5/2014/06/the-daniel-plan-40-days-to-a-healthier-life-my-blog-and-instagram-challenge-starts-this-week.html

SO WHERE DO YOU START? 

First create a free profile here on their website:

https://www.danielplan.com/start/

PROGRAM SPECIFICS: 

Second, come back here to my blog every week to get the weekly assignment and check in with me about your progress. I will also be posting daily on my Instagram page when the 40 day challenge starts. 

For the next 3 weeks we will be reading the book together and then we will start the 40 day “Daniel Strong” challenge on Monday June 30th and end on Friday August 8th. 

Every 10 days from June 30-August 8 (so 4 times during the challenge) we will do a BLOG CHECK IN here for accountability and PRIZES! I will be using The Daniel Plan Journal as a guide for check in questions and focus on the program. 

I can’t wait to get started on this journey with you!!

THIS WEEKS ASSIGNMENT: 

1. Buy or borrow the book.

2. Create your free profile on the Daniel Plan website.

3. Read chapters 9 and 10. You should have already read chapters 1-8 in the last two weeks. If not, hopefully you can catch up with us. 🙂 

4. Check back here on my blog on Sunday 29th for next weeks assignment and the official beginning of the challenge.  

We ended week 1 which was to read chapters 1-4 and then week 2 which was to read chapters 5-8.  

What did you think about what you read this past week? 

I am LOVING this book!! 

I am so glad I bought it (and the journal) from their website (it was cheaper than amazon) because I have written a TON of notes in my book. 

Chapter 5 is about Fitness. 

I love how the book describes Daniel Strong= A pursuit of excellence in body, mind and spirit for God’s glory. WOW! The book goes on to talk about how movement has gotten to be less and less because of our jobs, life, technology. It talks about mapping out your fitness course and getting back to the joy of PLAY-which also stands for something. Ch 9 will go over Fitness again for the challenge. Then the book goes on explain how to put your fitness plan into action. 

Chapter 6 is about Focus. This was a great chapter for me. It talks about your brain health, chronic stress and how to cope with it, taking control of negative thoughts and eliminating them, perception, attitude and purpose,  make SMART goals and motivation. LOTS of helpful things in this chapter! After reading this chapter I’m going to do a couple things before the challenge starts on Monday. 

First, I’m going to write down three things I am thankful for EVERY DAY before going to bed (pg 210), so I can practice gratitude and help with my anxiety and peace of mind. see Philippians 4:6-7. Hopefully I can post them here on my blog to share them with you. 

Next, I’m going to work on my perception of things. Especially about the things I stress about most and about my marriage. “Just questioning your thoughts and perceptions and then filtering them through a loving God and honest mind will make a huge difference in your life, happiness and health.”  

Third, I’m going to take the five essentials and write down my major goals and purposes as mentioned on page 216.

Last, I’m going to make my SMART goals for this challenge and for the rest of the year. see page 218. 

Chapter 7 is about Friends. The reason why I’m posting about this challenge here on my blog and on Instagram is because of this essential. It is alot easier to make this life style change and commitment when you have others who love you and can encourage you thru this 40 day journey. TWO ARE BETTER THAN ONE. 

Chapter 8 is about Living the Lifestyle. He says to start with a few vital behaviors-the ones that will have the biggest immediate impact-and go from there. 

“Your daily choices, with God’s limitless power, done with a community of friends, can help you launch each day with intention and purpose. It begins with a shift in perspective: focusing on the good, acknowledging the abundance, and paying attention to who you are and the power within you to choose what is best. This new outlook leads the way to your transformation”. page 253 

“Choose to believe that all things are possible with God. Be kind to yourself and trust him. Make God’s Word a daily part of your life, and his truths and promises will restore anything that’s broken; his love will propel you into a new way of thinking, a healthy approach to each day.” page 260

I haven’t gotten my PIYO deluxe kit yet, but I did get a shipping notification tonight that it shipped!! whooho!! So I should be getting it sometime next week.

I’ve been working on a printable 60 day basic PIYO workout schedule calendar and wanted to share it with all my readers. I got the workout schedule info from off the wowy Beachbody Fitness website-and then designed this calendar.

I like having printable calendars that I can write on and check mark off when I do the workouts-do you?

PiYo Workout Schedule (from off the website)
Ready to define your whole body? Chalene arranged the PiYo workouts in this 60 day calendar to make sure you’re progressing each week as you build up your strength, flexibility and stamina.

Printable calendar:

You can download it free here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2pDqGIZYlisLXNDOUV2cW40UEk/edit?usp=sharing

I also found this awesome food tracker on the Team Beachbody website that I also wanted to share:

Food tracker:

You can download it free here: 
http://www.teambeachbody.com/en_US/home/-/dl_get_file/1ead773b-79b0-4eb4-b512-d39ee83bba92

I will make another free printable calendar using the deluxe kit and post it here soon! 

You can find all the challenge videos here:

Tuesday 

Wednesday

rest day

Thursday

2 miles Leslie Sansone, 10 mins JessicaSmithTV, two 6 min youtube Natalie Jill videos. 

Saturday 

2 miles Leslie Sansone, 10 mins youtube stability ball workout Natalie Jill and dancing. 

My workouts and nutrition went pretty good last week! I also did the Natalie Jill 7 day jumpstart nutrition program which I will be posting about later.

How did your week go? 

I’ve been stalking the Beachbody fitness website all day in anticipation of Chalene Johnson’s newest exercise program -PIYO!! I’ve posted about it a couple times in the last month or so here on my blog.

I’m not a BB coach but I’m a huge fan of their fitness products and have/used alot of their programs.

I was planning to get the base kit for $60, but then I saw the deluxe package and knew I HAD to have that one!! I love getting extra workout dvds and the “equipment” is an extra plus!! and I’m so excited they are offering free shipping! Thank you Beachbody!! So my order is placed and now I’ll be waiting for delivery confirmation so I can start sharing this program with my blog and Instagram followers. Check back with me in the next couple weeks for more info about this program!!

Here’s what I ordered:

PiYo Deluxe DVD Pkg w/ FREE S+H Item #: PiYoDeluxe With the PiYo Strength® Deluxe DVD Package, you get everything you need to get an ultra-lean and intensely defined physique without jumps, weights, or straining your joints. PLUS, you get TWO accelerated workouts and Beachbody® Strength Slides with Strength Slide Booties—designed to increase the intensity of your workouts. That means you’ll incinerate calories and define every single muscle, faster! FREE SHIPPING. Limited time only!* Exclusive Offer! Get a FREE bonus workout DVD “Hardcore on the Floor” (a $19.95 value) when you order the PiYo Deluxe DVD Package through your Coach or Team Beachbody®. BONUS OFFER! Get a FREE Yoga Mat ($29.95 Value) with your Deluxe DVD Package. Click here to view other PiYo package options. 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Here’s what you get: 8 WORKOUTS Align: The Fundamentals (40 min.): This workout breaks down the most important and effective moves in the program to help you perfect your form and get the best results possible. Define: Lower Body (25 min.): Get your sleekest and leanest legs ever as you lengthen and strengthen your entire lower body—from your glutes and hamstrings to your calves. Define: Upper Body (35 min.): Use this incredibly effective workout to start chiseling away at your upper body to help shape your arms, carve out your triceps, and define sexy shoulders. Sweat (35 min.): A traditional PiYo workout that incorporates effective dynamic conditioning, fast-paced cardio yoga-flows, and bodyweight resistance strength training to help sculpt your entire body. Core (30 min.): This ab-centric workout hits your powerhouse from every angle to build a strong core, flat, sculpted abs and obliques, as well as a strong and sexy back. Strength Intervals (25 min.): Twenty-five minutes is all you need of this nonstop body-carving, calorie-incinerating workout that uses no weights, no equipment, and gives you no bulk! Drench (45 min.): This endurance workout maximizes fat burning while it works every muscle in your body. It will not only leave you drenched—it will kick-start your metabolism as you scorch away the fat. Sculpt (30 min.): This workout uses varying tempos to keep your muscles under tension for different periods of time. This generates muscular endurance and metabolic changes that will totally transform your figure. PLUS, 2 ACCELERATED WORKOUTS Full Body Blast (30 min.): A total-body workout that uses the Beachbody Strength Slides to push your fat-burning potential into overdrive in just 30 minutes. Strong Legs (30 min.): Use the Beachbody Strength Slides to lunge, squat, and stretch your way to amazing quads, glutes, and hamstrings for your strongest, leanest, and most defined legs ever. TOOLS FOR SUCCESS Quick Start Guide. Everything you need to know to get started including valuable insider tips to get your best results possible! Plus, discover how each powerful workout is strategically designed to transform your body. PiYo 60-Day Workout Calendar. Chalene arranged the workouts to make sure you’re progressing each week as you build up your strength, flexibility, and stamina. On the front, you’ll find the schedule for the base workouts. On the back, you’ll find the PiYo Strength Accelerated Calendar, which incorporates the PiYo Strength workouts to enhance your results. Beachbody Strength Slides with Booties. Increase the intensity of your workout as your body works harder to stabilize and control your movements. You’ll engage your core, stimulate your glutes, and activate muscles you never even knew you had. And, the versatile booties were designed exclusively for use with the Beachbody Strength Slides. Slip them on so you can use the slides on smooth surfaces throughout your home. PLUS, 4 FREE GIFTS! Get Lean Eating Plan. A simplified approach to clean and lean eating designed to fit your lifestyle and your taste buds! Learn how to eat a variety of delicious, nutritious foods that keep you properly fueled, satiated, and nourished—and help you define your best body. Buns (25 min.): Focused on the glutes, this workout is designed to lift, redefine, and tighten the entire backside of your body for the perfect tight and round butt. Tape Measure. Track your progress as you melt the fat away faster than you ever imagined. 24/7 Online Support. Get motivated anytime of day with access to proven fitness, nutrition, and motivation tips. You’ll even get exclusive invitations to live video chats with Chalene Johnson. You’ll find unlimited peer support here, and you can even join a PiYo Challenge Group. AND THIS EXCLUSIVE BONUS! Yoga Mat. This mat is ideal for PiYo! It has a textured surface to promote better body alignment and footing, while the closed-cell, soft vinyl is lead- and latex-free to give you peace of mind. It provides nonslip traction and it’s luxuriously thick to ensure comfort, control, and cushion for every PiYo move you make. 60-Day Money-Back Guarantee: Try this program with the PiYo 60-Day Money-Back Guarantee. If you’re not satisfied with your results within 60 days, simply call Customer Service for a Return Authorization number to return the program for a full refund of the purchase price, less s&h—no questions asked. Consult your physician, read the PiYo Quick Start Guide, and follow all safety instructions before beginning this high-intensity and physically demanding exercise program. Results vary. Exercise and proper diet are necessary to achieve and maintain weight loss and muscle definition. *Free shipping to U.S. and Canada only. © 2014 Beachbody, LLC. All rights reserved. Distributed by Beachbody, LLC, Santa Monica, CA 90404. Beachbody, LLC, is the owner of PiYo, PiYo Strength, Shakeology, ActiVit, E&E Energy and Endurance, Beachbody, and Team Beachbody trademarks, and all related designs, trademarks, copyrights, and other intellectual property.

What do you think? Ever heard of PIYO?
What do you do for flexibility training?

If you’re interested in buying PIYO from a Beachbody Fitness coach, my local coach husband/wife team are great!!
You can check out their website here:
http://fergusonfitness.com/

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