Play my Version of DietBet

Ok, so I thought this would be easier to post the rules for my version of DietBet on my blog rather than directly on Facebook.

Rules:

6 week challenge
April 18th- May 27th   *Just in time for Memorial Day Weekend!!*
$20 entry fee
Must lose at least 3 lbs to qualify for cash prizes.
You're not guaranteed to win the full $20 back.
Cash prices are based on total % lost, not pounds lost.
For example: If your starting weight is 150 lbs and your final weight is 145 lbs = You've lost 3.33% of your body weight.

No specific meal plan to follow- but NO starving yourself. --Play fair, play right, play healthy!
No specific workout plan

Exercises, recipes, workout videos, meal prep ideas, and support will be provided.

I will create a Facebook group to connect the participants, so they can share ideas, recipes, updates, and support with one another.

Breakdown of the Cash Prizes: 

• 1st place-  40% of the pot
• 2nd place- 20% of the pot
• 3rd place-  10% of the pot

The remainder of the cash pot will be distributed evenly between the other qualifiers.
The more people that join, the bigger the pot.

Here is how it works: 

1) There will be an initial weigh-in first thing the morning of April 18th
    The weigh-in picture will need to include:

• The scale showing your current weight (digital scales are preferred) 
• A piece of paper with the current date

You can text, email, or message me your photo.

3) Photos of yourself from all angles- It's best if you can get someone to take the photos.

    Take a progress picture every Sunday morning to track results.

    Try and wear the same outfit/same poses in every picture to compare photos easier.

    These pictures do not have to be sent to me- These are for your benefit. 

4) It is okay if you have not paid yet. You will need to pay by Tuesday, 4/19 to participate. 

• Download the Cash App to send entry fee to me
• Once everyone is signed up and fees are sent in, on 4/19, the cash will be secured
• Cash App will be used to transfer the cash prizes to qualifiers on 5/28. 

Other prizes....

Each week I will draw a participant's name who will win a prize. 

Prizes will vary between samples to ONE bars to whatever else I feel like giving away. :) 

Why am I doing this?

So many people either don't know where to begin or are afraid to do so. 

I know, because I used to be one of those people. 

Nothing motivates or inspires me more than when others are uplifting and supportive. 

Accountability is so important in the beginning stages of fitness. 

I'm here for support, guidance, and to help others get started towards a healthier lifestyle. 

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out! 

This gives you a week to prepare yourself and to make small changes before it's crunch time on 4/18!

Disclaimer: You have to be at least 18 years old to participate. Please speak to your doctor if required before participating. I am not providing special meal/workout plans. I am not a certified personal trainer or nutritionist. 

XO-

Courtney

M.I.A

Man, have I been M.I.A.?

I've missed blogging!

I have been BUSY. I've had a lot of changes since I last blogged. I've FINALLY moved to Fort Worth to take on a new career. I moved in October, and I am still in the process of furnishing my new apartment.

It's been a roller coaster of a ride with diet an exercise during this phase of my life. I've managed to maintain, while gaining a few {much needed} pounds. With the new job, there were days I did skip meals (by accident), I indulged more than I should, I didn't work out, and the list of excuses goes on. Accountability is everything for me. I lost that spark for a little bit during all of these changes, but I'm getting it back, because I have goals to achieve.

If I want to compete in my first bikini competition in 2016, I need to get to work. I'm nervous, scared, intimidated, excited, motivated, and more. I also want to get a camera for vlogging and get my own YouTube channel up and running. --Definitely a goal for 2016.

This was just an update post to get back into the swing of things. Let me know if there is something you want posted!

Make the most out of your week!



-CG

Workout Vids

                      Happy Thursday everyone! 

I've been away from the blogging world for too long. I'm back at it and hoping to share some useful things with you all.

I'm going to start adding workout videos on here to help show you exact exercises I have only talked about. I get asked all the time for example exercises and it's just really hard to explain the machine/exercise, so I thought, "Why not show you?"

If you have a target area you are looking to work on, ask me for a workout video targeting that muscle group. I'm happy to help! :)

The video below is demonstrating a stiff leg dead lift.
Keep your chest out with shoulders back, knees slightly bent, make sure legs are straight enough to where you feel the burn in your hamstrings and your booty when dropping/then lifting the bar. You should also feel the burn in your lower back.
CG NOTE: I've only been doing these for about a month and a half now thanks to my wonderful boyfriend who showed me how to properly do these. This video was my first time doing dead lifts. Disclaimer: Do not wear Nike Air Max while doing these; the flatter the shoe, the better.

The next video demonstrates single arm cable pull down. You can sit on your feet like in the video or kneel on your knees. I prefer sitting, so I have more control over the pull. This works your Lats and some of your Rhomboid Major muscles in your back (near/around your shoulder blades and outer back), depending on the extension of your arm when pulling down. 

For the next video, I like to call this exercise the Booty Blaster. It really works those glutes! This is done on the assisted pull up machine. Really focus on squeezing your glutes when driving your foot downward.

GOOD MORNINGGGG! No, but really.. these are called good mornings. This exercise targets your hamstrings, booty, and lower back. I could probably work on my form a little more, but boyyyy does this give your ham-booty a workout!

And yes, there is now one muscle called..ham-booty.

If you aren't able to use this particular bar, use a barbell and start with lighter weight.

I know the quality of these videos is not the best. I hope to purchase a vlog camera in the near future, so I can start recording better/more videos. In the mean time, if you have any questions or ideas for new exercise videos, let me know!

Happy leg day friends - Stay strong