Clean Banana Pancakes

Mix this recipe in a food processor like a Vitamix. Spray you pan with some coconut oil and cook as usual. Absolutely   fabulous!! Kid approved as well!  No syrup needed on these cakes. Enjoy!! 

Piyo - 4 Weeks In!

This program has been a game changer for me!! I have absolutely loved my first full month of Piyo.  

The reason I chose Piyo was the fact that it was zero impact.  I was just coming off an injury and I really wanted to try a program that would challenge me and work on my core without the high impact I have found in other programs.

Choosing to slow down and try a program that focuses on body weight was definitely a different approach for me.  But just because it's zero impact does not mean it is EASY! There are modifications that you can work up to but Chalene brings it!  There is balance and body weight moves of Yoga along with strengthening and lengthening you find in Pilates. 

In the first month the longest workout was 45 minutes and that wasn't until week 4.  So on average its a 35 minute workout.  

The music is also really amazing as well and a great motivator.  Chalene's playlist flows with the movements and before you know it you are cooling down.  There is a timer on the screen so you can see how much time you have in each segment and that can be a good or bad thing depending how you look at it!  I enjoyed it because it motivates me to push harder as the clock runs down.

The meal plan is also very clean.  I carried over my knowledge from the 21 Day Fix and Ultimate Reset into this program and make sure to track my meals in the same way.
 Using a combinations of lean or vegan protein options, vegetables and fats. Hydration is also key since you are really sweating it out during these workouts!

The core work is also something I have missed.  I need to work on my core as well as the flexibility in my feet and legs.

Prior to this program I was in a boot due to a stress fracture for about 6 weeks.  So taking it easy and building strength up carefully is important to me.  Planking and working on core strength was not possible while I was laid up.  Well I have no worries anymore, because I'm a Planking Fool again!!

I'm really excited to see what the next 4 weeks will bring- so far with increased strength and core- I'm beyond thrilled.  Chalene keeps challenging me so I'm excited to see how much further I can push and transform! To be continued....

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