Hi everyone…wow it feels so great to be part of this ‘firm butt‘ challenge with all of you who have purchased Nick Nilsson’s product “Gluteus to the Maximus.” If you are unsure about what his program is all about the title is a sure giveaway. Basically, I am following it to challenge myself to gain a firmer, rock solid butt! An awesome side effect will be toned, lean, and sexy thighs! I am so excited for the next 6 weeks and I’m sure all of you are too. I cannot wait to hear how things are going with you and to share our journey together.

I know Scott has kept you all informed about this journey we are doing. I will be following Nick’s program for the next 6 weeks. Within his program there are varying levels from beginner to advanced. He also has 10 minute or 20 minute workouts for home or at the gym. This program basically accommodates everyone’s needs! You can decide what you want to do. He will give you an idea of whether you should be following a beginner, intermediate or advanced program. You can also choose whether you want to do a 20 or 10 min. workout. It all depends on your lifestyle. I am a busy mom of two children. I also work part time from my home as a personal trainer.

I have decided to follow the advanced 10 minute home workout. I will incorporate his 10 min. of legs into The Fit Chic Year of Workouts. I am following the 10 min. Express Workouts from The Fit Chic. So my schedule will be as follows:

I will workout 3 days/week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. On Monday I will do (have already done!) the 10 min. chest and abdominal workout from the Fit Chic along with one of the 10 min. leg workouts from Nick’s program. I just returned from my 30 min. rollerblade. This will take a total of about 20 minutes.

On Wednesday I will do the shoulder, bicep, and tricep 10 min. workout from the Fit Chic along with a 10 min. leg workout from Nick’s program.

On Friday I will do the upper and lower back 10 min. workout from the Fit Chic and a 10 min. leg workout from Nick’s program. Nick has 14 different 10 min. leg workouts for the advanced home version that I’m following, so I will just cycle them through. When I get to the last one, I will start over from the beginning again.

It’s important to remember to stretch after each leg workout. Nick has an entire section of his program that will explain to you the importance of stretching your legs as it allows for your muscle to have the ‘room’ to expand and grow.

As for my cardio, I will aim to do 3 days of something that I enjoy. I will either, walk, jog, rollerblade, or bike for at least 30 min. each time. I will also do some HIIT training (High Intensity Interval Training). I will do this 2X/week for about 15-20 minutes. There may be weeks where I have the time and feel like doing extra cardio.

I have my binder organized to document my journey. I am keeping track of the food I am consuming. I have been reading up on various nutrition programs and have decided to take the knowledge I have learned, and create my own personal program. Basically, I will following a few fundamentals such as:

* drinking at least 8-12 8oz. glasses of water/day
* consuming 5-6 small meals/day
* eating a small amount (4oz.) protein at each meal
* calorie cycling ( lowering and possibly eliminating my carbohydrates every third day)
* calorie tapering ( consuming any starchy carbs such as potatoes, rice, and oatmeal before
2pm) Basically, taper off my calories as the days goes on. Breakfast will be my largest meal.
* have a ‘cheat’ meal every third day such as pizza and a chocolate bar

A majority of my diet can be related to what I have learned in the past through following, Jon Benson’s Every Other Day Diet Plan and the Carb Rotation Diet. I had made incredible gains by following these simple principle’s and I’ve had a lot of success.

My short term goals to achieve in six weeks- July 14 – are: toned, muscular thighs; firmer butt, and 3% less body fat. As a result of working out I know I will get a more sound and restful sleep. My energy will be through the roof. I will be more focused and productive. I am so excited to feel this transformation!

Tomorrow is my day off of weights. I will get up early, before the kids get up, and I will walk for a good 40 minutes. I will also try to get some HIIT training into my day.

Let me know if you have any questions!

Cheers to health,

Angie

I.S.S.A.-C.P.T.