For those who know me, my mid-section has been my problem my entire life. I would workout at least 5 times a day and still have a soft belly. I mean, I am still soft, but it doesn’t bulge NEAR as much anymore and I am here to tell you how to begin creating a Bada$$ Bo$$lady Schedule.

This is my before/after tummy (and no I am not pregnant on the photos on the left)

I am nearing 40 years old, have had 3 children, and I haven’t felt this good, nor have I felt more in-charge of my life. Sure, I go up and down 5-10 lbs (especially around my period), but for the most part… If I want to look good for an event, I can do it in 3 days now with my new routine.

Let me just point out first…

This is MY JOURNEY, and it has definitely worked for me. Will it work for you? I don’t know, maybe. Maybe just one fraction of my journey will help you find your new YOU. Maybe none of it will. I have no clue. But if you can take anything away from this post, then I will be a happy Bada$$ Bo$$lady (which I actually go by CRB – Crazy Redheaded Bo$$lady, but I’m definitely a soul sister with my new fellow BB’s).

But as ALWAYS: consult your physician before attempting anything new or any suggestions on this page or any other page associated. I am NOT a doctor, and I am especially not your doctor. I am just sharing my journey and my program with you in hopes that maybe it might spark some inspiration but am by no means telling you what to do.

Okay, let’s get to the good stuff….

Here’s my BASIC OUTLINE of my NEW ROUTINE & How I became a Bo$$lady:

• 8oz Lemon Water
• 10-20 Minute Meditation
• Take Prebiotic & Probiotic Vitamins
• Educate Myself – reading or listening to a Podcast
• Drink around 60 oz of water MINIMUM throughout the day
• Eat between 10am – 6pm
• Avoid Dairy!
• Avoid Sugar!
• Minimum 20 minutes of walk/jog, or Max 40 min Pilates or HIIT.

That is literally it!!!

That is the main focus of my day each day. Soooo simple and I get to look like this after eating tons of carbs, fats and occasional alcoholic beverage at night (let me remind you that I’m not goaling to become a super model…just fit into my clothes comfortably and feel good):

Here is a dive a little deeper into MY schedule!

• The lemon water cleanses my system and literally re-hydrates me first thing in the morning. I try to do an entire lemon with minimum 16oz of water.
• Don’t let the word meditation scare you. My meditation is one of the following: A) Sitting in a chair with my MUST HAVE black coffee and go over my schedule for the day making lists of what I have to accomplish. or B) Going on a walk with my dog and listening to a good vibe music to clear my mind and pump up my body.
• My pre & probiotic help my gut stay healthy and keeps a good flow with my bowels. **Please consult a physician before doing any of these recommendations** My pre & probiotic that I use is: Align. Women’s Health Prebiotic + Probiotic
• Education. It’s what you are doing right now right? The more we learn the more powerful we become. I enjoy reading up on Pilates, common injuries, new fitness trends, etc. If I am not researching and reading, I’m listening to Podcasts to either motivate or teach me how to become the best version of me.
• Drinking water all day is a MUST to stay hydrated. I try to get MINIMUM 60-80oz all day. Try this SUPER COOL water bottle to help you stay hydrated and super hip 😉
• My intermittent fasting helps me keep me from having a crash in the middle of the day and allows me to focus on what I WANT/NEED to get done in the morning. I love breakfast food, but if I eat first thing in the morning, I crash mid-day. **consult with your doctor before attempting any diet changes. I am not a dietician**
• I avoid dairy for it makes me flatulent, itchy and sometimes breaks me out in hives. I literally dropped 8 pounds in 5 days when I quit all dairy. I’m an honest believer that most dairy is more harmful than good.
• I avoid extra sugar consumption during the day for I know I’ll probably have 1 to 2 adult beverages at night (which is loaded with sugar.) But, because I do intuitive eating, I know now that sugar just makes me a raging B!tch!
• Minimum 20 minutes of exercise. If I had a high carb day, which I do most days, or had some chocolate/dessert, I’ll add additional HIIT or cardio to my day to keep the waistline at bay. If I eat pretty good, then a good walk or just traditional Pilates will work perfectly with what my body needs to stay healthy. Need some Online classes to follow? Try some of these: J Pilates Montrose

My schedule is not that crazy!

However, I have to take the time to do all of it. I am responsible for my decision to wake up and check off all these items on my list. If I don’t do it, there is no one else to blame but myself. If you are looking for a more IN-DEPTH outline of my routine & help making a personalized one for you, then signup for my 1, 7, or 30 Day VIP Bada$$ Bo$$lady.

Did my list seem a little off for you? Are you not capable of giving up breakfast? I totally get it, and here’s some alternative suggestions to help make it work better for your lifestyle:

• Eat your normal routine but make a valiant effort to not eat 2-3 hours before bed.
• Shoot for just 5 minutes a day of exercise. 5 minutes is better than ZERO. Here’s a link to my easy-ish 5-Minute workout.
• If you are a sugar nut, try to cut back by 1/2. Meaning if you have 4 cokes a day, try to only have 2.
• If you have problems remembering to drink water, invest in a super cool water bottle that you can tote around with you all day. Like the one I mentioned earlier.

HOW TO START SIMPLE

If I were to help you start VERY SIMPLE and do a more manageable routine, this would be it:

• Water
• Meditation
• 20-minute exercise (at least 3 x’s a week, but no more than 6. Give yourself a day)

The main focus of this schedule is to start simple. If you go too fast or try to make drastic results, it probably won’t work because you’ll either get overwhelmed or fizzle out because you lost your dedication. Believe me, I’ve done diets, fads, routines for years. They always fade if you go too fast and too much. You have to start small and be reasonable with yourself. Try adding those 3 into your daily routine for 15 days, then sprinkle in No Unnecessary Sugar (candy, donuts, cokes, etc… but I don’t give up my glass of wine, I’m not a monster) Then once you master that, add in some reading or entertainment time.

You don’t have to do ALL the steps in My Schedule.

That’s just it, that’s MY SCHEDULE. You just have to be your own Bada$$ Bo$$lady and know what steps in YOUR schedule that will work best for you and your personal goals. I can’t tell you for I don’t know you, I don’t know your body and I don’t know your body type. I do hope you join our Facebook page and share your story so our tribe of BB’s can all help you on your journey!

Thank you for reading and taking the NEXT STEP of becoming a Bada$$ Bo$$lady. If you missed my first post about my program and what I am all about, then CLICK HERE.

If you want more information personalized specifically for you, I offer a 1 Day, 7-day or a 30-day program that will lay it all out for you in detail and give you the tools and itinerary just specifically for YOU!

But as always, this is just a suggestion and please acknowledge I am not a doctor. Please consult your personal physician before attempting to make any changes in your routine, especially if you have any ailments.

-CRB