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Workout – Week 2 of Focus T-25 Challenge

My second week of the ten week Focus T-25 challenge group has been completed.  I am feeling very energized and confident at the end of this week.  I even did the bonus workout today, Saturday, the Core Speed dvd.  That workout is fast paced and has you sweating a lot in 25 minutes.

The workouts this week were:  -Cardio, -Total Body Circuit, -Speed 1.0, -Cardio again, and double day on Friday  -Lower Focus and -Ab Intervals.  I then chose to do the Core Speed bonus dvd today, Saturday.

T-25 week 2 of challenge group - Keep Calm and Exercise
T-25 week 2 of challenge group – Keep Calm and Exercise

This is week 2 of my challenge group but actually my 5th completed week of the program.  I started over for this challenge group.  I am really liking these 25 minute workouts and the results I am seeing from them.  I am not trying to lose weight as I was already pretty fit due to my daily workout regimen but I can tell my clothes are getting a little loose and my core is really getting tighter.

The most challenging workout is the alpha round – which you do for the first 5 weeks, then go to 5 weeks of beta – is the Total Body Circuit for me.  That one has me sweating a ton.  There are quite a few push ups in that particular workout.  I am able to get through at least 1/2 to 2/3 of them on my toes but have to do the rest on my knees.  It is tough!

Also included in this workout program is an eating plan with recipes.  I forgot to mention that in my week 1 post.  I am personally not following that part of the program as I feel I already have a pretty healthy diet.  Also, with 3 kids it is hard to cook something different every night for yourself.  I find it easier to make us one big healthy meal.

One thing I am doing with this program is having a protein shake, or smoothie, every morning for breakfast instead of eating.  I have also been trying to add some greens to my smoothies like kale or spinach.  This way I figure I am getting at least 1 or 2 fruits and 1 vegetable serving at the start of the day.  I also think this helps to influence me to eat better the rest of the day.  A new protein smoothie I created this week has a raw beet in it.  It it very refreshing and gives you energy.  See the recipe in the photo below:

Beet & Berry Smoothie - made with a raw beet, spinach, frozen berries, frozen cherries, protein powder, chia seeds and cranberry juice
Beet & Berry Smoothie – made with a raw beet, spinach, frozen berries, frozen cherries, protein powder, chia seeds and cranberry juice

Well, tomorrow is the Stretch dvd day for the program.  It is a great 25 minute total body stretch that feels great after all the hard workouts.  Monday will start week 3 of the challenge group for me.  I’ll update you at the end of next week on how that goes.

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My faithful morning exercise partner - all wore out after week 2 of T-25
My faithful morning exercise partner – all wore out after week 2 of T-25