Get ready for AAA!

The name of this workout stands for “Abs, Arms, and A**”, and it’s a full-body workout that focuses on these key areas. Hello booty gains!!  It’s ~50 minutes long and uses weights, Beachbody resistance loops, Beachbody strength slides, and a mat.  For week 1, Phase 1, we will do 2 sets of 15 reps.  

This is your first week, you’re pushing yourself hard and eating in a new way. You may be sore. That’s OK! Do some extra stretching or one of Autumn’s bonus self-care workouts—Roll & Release or Stretch & Release if you need it.  You can do these any day, or every day!  Listen to your body!

How do feel about eating around your Workout Block? Some people don’t like to eat too much before a workout; did you know that you can swap Meal Option 1 with your Pre-Workout Meal? Then just eat according to your meal plan for the rest of the day. Meal timing is important to fuel your body, so keep pushing forward!  The only days I find I can't do this swap is on Cardio days because it's too much liquid bouncing around. I thought this timed-nutrition thing would be hard, but I've enjoyed eating breakfast with my kids every day now rather than working out and rushing around to eat after they go to school. 

Pre-Workout Meal: Scrambled eggs with sautéed spinach and olives, with a side of toast. (1 Green, 1 Red, 1 Yellow, 1 Orange). Make sure this matches the containers in your plan. If you have a teaspoon in this meal, you can add some ghee or peanut butter to your toast. Or if you get a Purple add a cup of fruit on the side.

Not a fan of savory breakfast? Try baked butternut squash, sprinkled with cinnamon and serve with a side of plain Greek yogurt (2%) topped with 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut and ¼ cup toasted rolled oats (1 Green, 1 Red, 1 Yellow, 1 tsp.). If you get a Purple, sprinkle your yogurt with a cup of berries. See how easy that can be?

Post-Workout Meal: Your post-workout meal is similar to your pre-workout meal. In general, it’s Green, Red, Yellow, and a teaspoon. Depending on your plan you may get more of one of the containers. I love 2 eggs cooked with spinach or arugula and then place in a wrap with sliced apple and peanut butter on the side. (1 Green, 1 Red, 1 Purple, 1 Yellow, 1 tsp.