Happy #FitnessFriday everyone! As I have been exploring what I want to use this blog for, it occurred to me that it could be a great place to share my fitness journey. I am someone who always strives to be fit or to get in better shape. I swear I am on a constantly evolving journey - my goals and ideals of what I want to see or expect to see are always changing. If you want to follow along with me, keep reading...
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So for the last 6 weeks I competed in a Strength Challenge with Memories Over Macros. MoverM is a program founded by Aubrie Bromlow (instagram @aubrieb). The whole mindset is that your macros are a great tool for fitness/weight loss, but they don't have to ruin your life either. Memories should always be cherished (including that cupcake for your birthday) over your Macro counts. It doesn't mean go crazy all the time, but just try to focus on learning how macros can really help you and not prohibit you from living your life.
I have followed Aubrie for a while on instagram and finally decided to pull the trigger on officially doing one of her programs. She does post a TON of great (free) content on instagram if you are looking to spice up your fitness routines....
I had just moved to Florida and figured now would be a great time to really commit to my fitness gains and to better myself (especially since I wear a swimsuit literally every weekend...). The challenge started at the end of February, and it was definitely a physical challenge. To give you a gist of what the program offers, you are paired with a coach (shout out to Gabby Rodriguez @gabsfit15) who checks in with you weekly. During these check ins you upload weekly progress pictures + measurements. Your coach in turn helps adjust your macros to help fuel your fitness goals. On top of this, you are given daily workouts to complete. This challenge really pushed me on getting comfortable with weight lifting (which I haven't been ultra confident in for a while).
Unfortunately, the gyms did close during this crazy fun challenge... but the team put together some GREAT home workouts to keep us going. They were still killer and helped me get closer to my goals.
Overall, I was pretty pleased with my results. I am braving it and showing you my side-by-side before and after's below. The biggest thing I learned (besides how wrong I am about carb intake - your body needs them, trust me), is that the scale can literally mean nothing. Would you believe me if I told you there is literally a 3lb weight difference between these before and afters?
I am pretty proud of these results and am excited to start a 6 week Fat Loss program with the same amazing ladies today. Stay tuned for the results of it (just in time for Memorial Day!).
Stay safe & healthy out there y'all!
-Madi
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