I am incorporating runs into my Turbo Fire workouts!
And today, I ran intervals for the first time EVER! Honestly? It was much harder than I anticipated it would be. I figured with all the walking in there that things would be easier. but that was NOT the case. Maybe because I really ran as fast as I possibly could on those short ones (30 seconds and 1 minute runs). By the time I got to the three minute one, it was all I could do to just keep running! And …

One Month Turbo Fire Complete
I can’t believe a month has gone by already! I really gotta step up my game! I have only been doing approximately 4 workouts a week. Now this is a great improvement over the one – two workouts I was doing before I started Turbo Fire. BUT I CAN DO MORE! I really just love Chalene’s enthusiasm. This program drives me. I always enjoy the workouts. I need to just make sure to fit them into my busy study schedule a bit better!

A few comments about my progress …

Happy April Fools Day! Have you ever pulled any INSANE pranks on anyone? I put a frog in someone’s locker in middle school – does that count? Insanity has no bounds I suppose! What are your goals for April?

I can’t believe March is almost over! Such a busy month for me! It means you only have 3 more days to save $160 dollars on P90X and Shakeology – you ready?

Yesterday’s workout was the Turbo Fire 45 video. Which happens to be my absolute favorite. It was the first time I got to do that video as part of the 90 day program that I started last weekend. But I had done it previously when I did Turbo Fire all the way through in 2011. I had forgotten just how much fun it is!
Sadly the workout though was super difficult! I had to even take extra water breaks! I am just so crazily out of shape! I look forward to …

In general, medical students drink a lot of caffeine. Everywhere I go – people have either a coffee, tea, or soda in their hand. And when it comes to the night before or day of an exam, I am no exception. But for the most part, I have managed to stay away from caffeine. And I want to share my secret with you!

 I started Turbo Fire on March 10th, as planned. And it went okay. I had been really sick on Saturday and then sunday I just had no energy. It took every bit of effort I could muster to finish the workout, but I was determined. I am sure I can do the Turbo Fire 30 video (Day 4) today, with increased intensity.
Monday, Day 2 – was supposed to be HIT 15. But I didnt get home until 9:30 pm and then I just had so much studying to do – …

I spend far too much time browsing pinterest, instagram, and google reader. And although I select dozens of tasty things to try – I rarely go back and make them. So this month I decided to select 10 recipes that I want to make absolutely sure to try in the month of March. And since I start Turbo Fire on March 10th – it seemed like a perfect 30 day span to do so
10 Recipes to Try in First 30 Days of Turbo Fire
Note: all of the photos are from …

A common misconception is that you need 2000 calories a day. That number actually varies WIDELY based on your age, height, sex, and weight (primarily). Download this Turbo Fire Calorie Calculator to determine your caloric needs.

I decided to do a series of articles about the Glycemic Index. I have written one prior article on the topic entitled: Why we Crave Food: Insulin and the Glycemic Index. — Now, for the month of March, I will post an article on this topic every Friday.
What is the Glycemic Index?
First, I went to spend a brief moment explaining the Glycemic Index (GI). The glycemic index is just a method for classifying carbohydrates into categories based on their effect on your blood sugar. It ranges from 0 to 100. …