RachelFaulFitness does Insanity Max:30 - My Week 4 Journey

Sunday, September 11, 2016


RachelFaulFitness does Insanity Max:30
My Week 4  Journey


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9.5.16 - Day 22

Max Out Time: 11:13

Hello week 4! Give up on giving up! 👊🏼

I can't believe I am almost done with month one already! Holy cow that time went by fast!

Just another big reminder for all of you reading and following me along on my journey - the time is going to pass anyways! Why not be proud of yourself in four weeks from now instead of kicking yourself in the ass for not starting now!! 

Today was also my first day of the #yogaretreat which I'll talk about in my next post! (Stay tuned)

I did that first so I was already a little burnt out from that, just because I'm used to doing anything like that.

Today was my last day doing #insanitymax30 #cardiochallenge tho so I'm pumped about that!

The first time I did it (Day 1) I maxed out at 8:30 and today (Day 22) I maxed out at 11:13!

I'm okay with that haha!
Couldn't resist getting my #LaborDay sweat on!
 
 
9.6.16 -Day 23

Max Out Time: N/A
Total Number of Push-ups: 131
 
From my 5:30AM workout this morning! 💪🏼 #Day23 💁🏼

I love the #Tabata style workouts so much! That's, sweat on my shirt btw, not a stain lol!

As I have been doing for #TabataStrength I kept track of my push-ups again today and I got 131! 🙈😍

The first time I did this workout I got 76 me the second time I did it I got 119!

So freaking happy about its even though they're all modified haha!

Practice will make perfect tho I know it will!

Just think of all the progress YOU would make if you joined me?! 😉

For real, join one of my trainings - I don't bite, I promise!
 ...
This picture has a little irony because it has my old team name in it, with my old team shirt one Team #NoExcuses !

BUT I recently decided to have it changed and I been searching for a graphic design artist to come up with something different for me and I am so excited to say that it is literally so close to be released, I LOVE it!

I'm not going to spill all the beans until it's completely ready so stay tuned for that!
 
 
9.7.16 - Day 24

Max Out Time: 12:17
 
Oh hey best friend..

NOT.

I'm so glad I don't have to do Sweat Intervals again haha!

I wasn't looking forward to it at all but I definitely pushed through and gave it my all!

I can't believe my last week of my first month of this program is already half over!

I can't wait to see what month two holds, but for now I'm going to enjoy these last workouts of month one!

 
9.8.16 - Day 25
 
Max Out Time: 6:37
Total Number of Push-ups134 I literally cannot feel my arms😩

Today was not a great day. I just could not get my mind to shut off so that I could focus so I really struggled getting through it today. 😞

The one good thing about today's workout was that I beat my push-ups again! Tuesday I got 131 and today I got 134!

My arms are dead.

This has been one of my favorite workouts of month one so I am definitely a little sad about not doing it again but I'm excited to see what's next!

Did my yoga before this workout too and I actually found a few poses I can do without looking ridiculous😂

We're going to the Florida Georgia Line, Cole Swindell, The Cadillac Three, and Kane Brown concert tonight so I had to get my workout in earlier today!

 
 
9.9.16 - Day 26

I finally found a yoga pose that I can do haha! #TreePose

This whole yoga this is definitely not a piece of cake. I'm realllly not flexible 😂🙈

PS- I am taking my rest day today because we got home so late from the #DigYourRoots concert and I am TIREDDD!

 
9.10.16 - Day 27
 
Max Out Time: 11:03
 
I didn't want to do it but it had me smiling 3 minutes in!

Does that make me crazy? Haha😂🙈

Since I took my rest day yesterday I had to make up for it today so I did my last #FridayFight #Round1 workout!

I maxed out 11:03 which about 2 and 1/2 minutes past my first max out time. Not an insane amount of progress but progress none the less.#progressnotperfection

Tomorrow is my last day of month one! I can't believe it!

 
9.11.16 - Day 28
 
You guysss! I just finished MONTH ONE! 😍🙈😭🙋🏼💁🏼💪🏼
 
I just completed my last workout of month one, #pulse! Plus I did 50 minutes of yoga today because I got behind in our #3WeekYogaRetreat!
 
My shoulder and back are definitely sore from that that yoga today but it feels good!
 
I can't believe how fast this first month went!
 
I am so nervous to find out what's to come with month 2 tomorrow! 😳
I'm ready for it tho!! I've only been preparing for the last 4 weeks haha!
 
👊🏼I do have my month one #transformation video made and it is pretty awesome if I do say so myself but I am NOT sharing it until this Facebook like page reaches 300 likes!
 
SOOO if you haven't already go HERE - hit that "like" button!✔️
(Facebook.com/RachelFaulFitness)
 
 
I will be posting these updates at the end of each week so stay tuned for my week five update!

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The 7 Day Booty Challenge | FREE Group

Friday, September 9, 2016


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This is a Free 7 Day Booty Challenge that is designed to help give you new workouts to tone and tighten up your booty!
No need to go anywhere or buy any fancy equipment because these exercises can be done right from the comfort of your own home!

Win some awesome prizes plus get a free 7 day meal plan to help you with your nutrition!
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Grab some friends to join in on the fun, the more the merrier!

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AND get ready for 7 days worth of killer moves!


Could your butt use some lifting?
I don’t know about you, but I like my pancakes cooked in the kitchen and NOT on my backside. ;)
 
Over the next 7 days I am going to be sharing with you, a fun workout challenge designed to help you tone and lift that BOOTY!
 
Don’t worry about the nutrition, I have that all covered for you as I created a 7 Day Sample Meal Plan just for this group! :)
 
Share this with your friends and ask them to join in as well!
 
Doing this with a friend is great way to have support in this journey. Send e-mails, texts, or even call your friends and get them involved.
 
ACCOUNTABILITY is SO important!
 
Clear your mind of all negativity, self-doubt, or insecurity because this is YOUR WEEK and you are going to ATTACK IT!
 

 We start Monday September 19th,2016  -- get ready for it!

 
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RachelFaulFitness does Insanity Max:30 - My Week 3 Journey

Monday, September 5, 2016


RachelFaulFitness does Insanity Max:30
My Week 3 Journey


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8.29.16 - Day 15
 
(My Birthday!)
Nobody likes you when you're 23 🎉💁🏼🎈#nolongerfeelin22

 

Saying hello to my 24 year old self 👋🏼👋🏼👋🏼

A few years ago I started making a video of myself on my birthday to watch the next year on my next birthday.

Before that I did it in writing and I would write myself a letter to open the next year....

I switched to video because you can't see or hear emotions reading words the way you can when you hear them.

So what do I do in these videos?

I go over my predictions from the following year and I see how they compare to how my life really is now.

I predict things for not only me but my whole family and Devin too.

I give myself a positive message. I give myself an insight of my current life. Then, I end with my hopes for myself the following year.

Once I finish the video I do NOT watch it again until my next birthday.

I personally love doing these! It's not only just a fun thing to do but it's a really neat way to connect with yourself as well!

So 24 year old self, my biggest hope for you is that I just want you to be happy.

Love,
your 23 year old self 💕

 
 
8.30.16 - Day 16

Max Out Time: I honestly don't know, I didn't write down the time :(

Okay that was really confusing...

I was doing really good with the whole holding up so many fingers to represent what day I was on but 16 was a little tricky I'm not going to lie haha!

I took like 6 pictures before this because I couldn't figure out how the heck to do it so I'm just going to wing it and stick to this one!

Apparently I got like more tan from that workout too? Haha! I'm sure it's just the lighting but I'm not complaining 💁🏼

I did Cardio Challenge today because NO of course I did NOT workout on my birthday!!

I had people messaging me asking where my post was but I had already pre planned on not doing it on my birthday. I can make it up, no biggie.

Plus, that gave my back an extra day to rest too!

I was in a terrible mood this morning and during the workout I actually got happy again. I'm not sure how that happened but it did and now I feel much much much better!

So thank you, Day 16 for putting me in a better mood! 😊
 


8.31.16 - Day 17
 
Max Out Time: 22:40
Total Number of Push-ups: 76

All I have to say about today is.. SHE WASNT READY😳🔫  ( click here to see my video lol) 😉

I hope you've seen that Kevin Hart clip so you know what I'm taking about😂

For real tho I don't ever want to do another diamond jump burpee or "V" push up ever again....

Like ever. No, don't count me in on that! 😭

I survived tho and I maxed out at 22:40 at some crazy one leg push up thing and I was like okay yeah, no, that ain't happenin. 🙅🏼

It was, I admit, a nice mix up tho so I will give it that but I definitely just got my ass handed to me.

Happy Day 17, more than half way day with month one! 💪🏼
 
 
9.1.16 - Day 18

Max Out Time: 12:19
 
Well that was a surprise...

For one, I did my workout this morning which means these photos were taken this morning.

I am just now however creating my post for it and come to find out apparently my before workout photo didn't save 😡 yep. I hope that you noticed what was missing from this picture - the program calendar!
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For two, today's workout was Sweat Intervals aka my least favorite workout so far just because I am the worst at it haha!

BUT WAIT - good news! Today I actually did really good it and increased my max out time by two minutes!

I am amazed at how much easier this workout is for me now and to be honest I'm actually starting to kinda like it now!

I felt amazing this morning and I had so much more energy all day!

I was running on a tight schedule but in so glad that I still fit it in. Morning workouts are always what I prefer whenever possible!

Don't you want to have more energy throughout your days too? 😜
 
 
9.2.16 - Day 19

Max Out Time: 26:16
Total Number of Push-ups: 119
 
I am in SHOCK!

So you know how for my Tabata workouts I have been keeping track of how many push-ups I do throughout the workout?

Wellllll......

When I did #TabataStrength just TWO days ago I did 76 push-ups.
Today I did 119 push-ups!

ARE. YOU. FREAKING. KIDDING. ME.

Oh my lawddd I am SO flipping excited! That's so freaking amazing! 😍😭

They're all modified tho, so just to clarify. I still suck at them but I'm hoping by the end of the 60 days I'll be able to do them ALL on my toes! 😁

Anyways, I got to try out my cute new workout tank that my work family got me for my birthday on Monday this past week. It's pink (my favorite color, of course) and on the back it says "this is why I squat"!

I will post pictures of the back of it in a few days so stay tuned for that! I love love love it! 🙋🏼

Workout went fantastic today! As always with this routine we start out with diamond jump burpees and at first I was like okay kill me now but then I told myself no, stop you'll do fine just do it. So I did. And I did awesome. And I'm super proud. ☺️

Happy #InsanityMax30 #Day19 to me and #HappyFriday to all of you! 😘

 

9.3.16 - Day 20

Max Out Time: 8:47
What up 20's! 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼
Today's workout was Friday Fight Round 1 and it was intense!
I was pretty sore from yesterday (first time being noticeably sore so far). My arms are sore and my butt is super sore.
 
I have been trying to not walk like I have a stick up my butt all day but it may have happened a few times lol😂
I had to really push today to get through it but I'm so glad I did because I was completely dripping in sweat! 💦💦
I can't believe week three is almost over already! This program has been going by so fast!!
Just another huge reminder to get started on working towards YOUR goals!
The time will pass A N Y W A Y S!! So why not get started now so you don't regret it later on?
Insanity Max:30 Day 20✔️
👋🏼
Who else got their Saturday sweat on?


 
9.4.16 - Day 21

Max Out Time: N/A
Last day of week 3!

Sunday's are supposed to be rest days but since I already took mine on Monday earlier this week for my birthday I had to make up that workout today!

I loved doing #Pulse today it got me so excited to start the 3 Week Yoga Retreat tomorrow while still keeping up with this program!

I have never done anything like this before so I'm looking forward to it!

I'm hoping yoga helps me to relax more, relieve stress, and most of all ease my chronic back pain a little bit!

Happy #week3 to me! #day21 is complete!
Happy Sunday! I hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday weekend!

I will be posting these updates at the end of each week so stay tuned for my week four update!

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Join Our FREE 3 Week Yoga Retreat!

Saturday, September 3, 2016

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Join Our FREE 3 Week Yoga Retreat!
 
 

Want to try yoga but are too intimidated by the complicated poses? Or, do you think you’re simply not flexible enough to contort yourself into a pretzel? Then, you’re going to love our NEW 3 Week Yoga Retreat, available September 1st, 2016!

3 Week Yoga Retreat is perfect if you’re new to the yoga mat, as this beginner yoga program will guide you through three weeks of basic yoga classes and help you feel less stressed, improve your flexibility, and increase your balance. The program doesn’t require any equipment (though a yoga mat, yoga block, and a strap are all helpful), and we’ve included a modifier for each of the moves to help ease you in.

3 Week Yoga Retreat makes the moves easy to understand and was designed so you can easily follow along. Our trusted team of four will guide you through each session with cueing so precise you could do the program blindfolded (not that we’d recommend that).

After completing one 30-minute or shorter class a day, you’ll have a deeper understanding of yoga by the end of 21 days. You’ll also have the confidence to hold your own in any yoga class!

Each week builds upon the prior one, and the 21-day program kicks off with Week 1 led by Vytas Baskauskas, a trainer who already has a dedicated following in Los Angeles (and, yes you may have seen him on Survivor!). He’s been studying and practicing yoga for more than 15 years, and approaches the discipline in a functional and technical way that will help you understand not just the poses, but also why they’re important. During that first week Vytas will teach you yoga fundamentals so you can build a solid foundation for the weeks to come.

 
 
MEET OUR FOUR EXPERT TRAINERS
-VYTAS!
He's one of the most influential yoga teachers in the fitness mecca of Los Angeles, and one of the most sought-after instructors in the world. He's been studying and practicing yoga for over 15 years, and he's a pioneer in the modern yoga movement. A mathematician by training, he approaches yoga with precision and exactness not common in the field.
In 3 Week Yoga Retreat, Vytas teaches you the basics of yoga during Week 1: Foundation.
 
-ELISE JOAN!
A former ballet soloist and professional dancer, Elise's innovative new yoga and body/mind programs draw on her expansive and versatile movement background. She's taught yoga to college football players and Olympic athletes. Her primary passion is to awaken people to realize their full potential, both on and off the mat.
In 3 Week Yoga Retreat, Elise uses yoga to expand the mind and body throughout Week 2: Expansion.
 
-TED MCDONALD!
He's a yoga teacher, endurance athlete, and fitness trainer. A lifelong athlete, Ted always approaches yoga with total commitment and focus. He's a big believer in the power of meditation and restorative yoga, which strengthens muscles, builds stamina, and prevents injuries. His versatility and knowledge allow him to teach a wide range of students and a variety of styles.
In 3 Week Yoga Retreat, Ted takes everyone's skills up a notch during Week 3: Progression.
 
-FAITH HUNTER!
Faith uses yoga's tools of breathing, movement, and flexibility in fresh ways. She blends classic yogic principles, meditation, and real-world experience into a passionate and free-spirited teaching style. Always eager to learn, explore, and share, Faith is an inspiring and generous teacher to yoga students of all levels.
In 3 Week Yoga Retreat, Faith helps everyone relax and unwind each weekend throughout the three week program.
 
 
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FAQ's
 
What is 3 Week Yoga Retreat?
3 Week Yoga Retreat is out first-ever yoga program designed for beginners. For those who have always been interested in yoga but were too intimidated to try, this is the perfect place to start. This is yoga stripped down to the mat. No candles, no chanting, no OHMs. Learn the basics in 21 classes, one per day, for 3 weeks. Each class is 30 minutes or less, taught by one of four Yoga Experts. Experience all the benefits of yoga and be able to excel in any yoga class.
 
Who should use the program?
Anyone who is a yoga beginner, especially those who have always wanted to try yoga. It’s also valuable for people who are looking to complement their current fitness, become more flexible, reduce stress, or improve balance.
 
How long it this Yoga Retreat?
3 weeks (21 days).
 
Is this Yoga Retreat really free?
Yes, it is free to Beachbody On Demand members. If you are not a member already go HERE for your free membership.
 
Where does this Yoga Retreat take place?
The videos can are streamed online so you can access them through out app as well as any device with an internet connection. That being said, you can do this from the comfort of your own home or on the go if you are traveling!
 
What equipment is required?
No equipment is needed.
 
What equipment is recommended?
A yoga mat, yoga block, and a strap are helpful.
 
Is the program available for download?
No. Beachbody programs cannot be downloaded.
 
How long is each workout?
30 minutes or less.
 
Is there a Quick Start Guide?
Yes. A Quick Start is included.
 
Is there a workout calendar?
Yes. A workout calendar is included.
 
Is there a progress tracker?
Yes. The Pose Tracker is used to record improvement with poses over time.
 
Does the workout program include a nutrition plan?
Not at launch, but a nutrition plan is coming in late 2016.
 
Do workouts include a modifier?
Yes. Modified poses are shown.
 
Is the program available for Beachbody On Demand International?
Yes.
 
 
READY TO JOIN!?
 
Yes, it's really free. Yes, you can do it with me!
 
Learn the basics of yoga, breathing techniques, posture, etc.
 
Literally E V E R Y T H I N G is broken down and simplified so that anyone can follow along!
Our technique is so specific you could do the moves just by listening to the instruction! 😳
 
Hang out in the comfort of your own home, take it to the gym in our very own app, or have some friends over!
 
You will be doing something different everyday so I promise you will not get bored!
 
I will be doing it right along side Insanity Max:30 in hopes to ease my chronic back pain.
 
Who's ready to try it out with me?
All you have to do is make your FREE account - Click here to get started!
 
 
 
Have questions?
Feel free to email me at RachelFaulFitness@yahoo.com or connect with me on Facebook at Facebook.com/RachelFaulFitness!
 

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3 Steps To Help You Stop The Diet Cycle!

Friday, September 2, 2016

 
3 Steps To Help You Stop The Diet Cycle!
 
 
 
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 Step #1.: Prevent it in the first place!
 
Tell me if this sounds familiar to you, this cycle.
 
So you start your diet, you’re gung-ho, you’re ready, you have everything planned out, right? You know what you're going to do and your fitness program and your meals are all planned out and off you're off to go.
 
Boom, you're dieting!
 
In the first 4-5 days, of course you lose a few pounds pretty quickly in those first few days because you've cut your calories down and you're adding exercising. You're off to good start.

But then, around 10 to 14 days  in, that is where the nutrient deficient kicks in. You guys have heard of the RDA, right? Also known as the recommended daily allowance.

So if you flip something over, any food or drink item, on the back it says "recommended daily allowance" based on a 2,000 calories a day diet, right? Well if you're dieting, you're probably not even getting those 2,000 calories. You're probably cutting it down to maybe 1,200 or 1,500 AND on top of that you're exercising.

It's almost impossible to cut your volume of calories without subsequently cutting your volume of nutrients.

That's where people fail because around 10-14 days it catches up with them. The nutrient deficiency kicks in, your body is screaming for more nutrients and that comes across in our minds and in our bodies as "cravings."

All cravings are, are our bodies way of saying, "I need more x, y, and z." So now, you're tired because you're trying to do more with less nutrition which leads you to become irritable, grouchy, and you just don't feel real good anymore.

That's where this blue phase comes in, the temptation and frustration where you feel like you just want to give up. Now everything smells really good. You're two weeks into it and you're like, "this kind of sucks - I'm not having any fun, I'm tired, and I feel miserable."

So what do you do? You go out with your friends who are all eating chicken wings and pizza so you're like, "to heck with this! I'm eating that because I'm miserable and I deserve it!" 

Then you gorge on food and end up feeling guilty. 

Now, you're like, "I suck. This is what happens to me every time! I do so great but then I feel crappy so I just give in!" So then you decide, "I'll start next Monday!"

Am I right!?

This^^ is why people go into that cycle! It's because they're nutrient deficient.

If your body was getting all the nutrients it needs, your cravings would go away, you would have more energy, you would feel better, you would do more, and your body would recover faster so weight loss would just become a byproduct of good nutrition.

But with that cycle we're doing it backwards!

We cut all the calories, we cut all nutrition and ask our bodies to do more and wonder why we feel miserable!

No one is going to stick to something they feel miserable doing, right!?

Well guess what I have for you - Shakeology!

Shakeology is a  meal replacement. It's all-natural, and it contains OVER 70 superfoods that are preserved in their whole-food state to retain maximum nutrient value. It’s a very difficult process to use whole, plant-based ingredients so that the formula retains as much nutritional value as possible, but Shakeology has a whole team of scientists whose mission is to maximize the nutrition in its every ingredient.

It also contains vitamins, antioxidants, prebiotics, probiotics, and even digestive enzymes. It is formulated to help you curb hunger and feel fuller longer. It helps you to curb junk food cravings, lose weight quicker, get results faster, give you more energy, and helps with your digestion and regularity!

Just ONE scoop is equivalent to 6 salads! It's dense nutrition AKA what your body lacks during dieting – NOT magic.
This is the reason people have success in their fitness journeys with Shakeology; you get all the nutrients without cutting the calories, plus it gives you energy to do more!


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Step #2: Get accountability + support!

In our fast-paced world, nobody has time to waste! So do me a favor, sit and think about how much more likely you would be to finish something if you were in a group with like minded individuals facing and pulling through the same challenges you were?!

Let me tell you...
A LOT more likely!

Each month, I host new private online health and fitness challenge groups that are all aimed to help you reach YOUR personal health and fitness goals!

Challenge Groups provide you with the support you need to succeed. They're simple, easy, informational, and they all contain me as your free coach to answer your questions and keep you motivated.

Being part of a group and having support from people who are going through the same thing as you is a huge motivator to keep you accountable!

See for yourself - click HERE to apply! 




Step #3: Get the “Fooducate” app!

This app is a great tool to help you out at the grocery store!

No more looking over all the ingredients in each and every item that you pick up. This app will tell you everything you need to know about the item along with a rating so that you know if it's a good purchase or not! All you have to do is scan the bar code on any item!

The app also includes a section to ask questions to learn more about your item and it allows you to log your activity so that you can track your progress!

http://www.fooducate.com/



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