Recap of last week and Birthday Events

So like I said in my last post I am determined to blog more often as I feel it forces me to be more accountable for my actions.  I only have like one follower (literally) so even if no one is really reading it, I at least like to think that someone out there holds me accountable. haha!  (Please feel free to follow me. Just click on the Bloglovin tab on the right side of this page.) :) I am relatively new at this, but I am determined to get better.  I do love to talk! Anyway so here goes my recap of last week....

June 30th - July 6th

As promised....here is picture of my adapted version of a 30 Day Shred Challenge I found on a 30 Day Shred Facebook Page. I had to adapt it because of vacation plans.  I am also posting the original challenge in case anyone wants to try it.  Again my version was adapted just for me and my time and access to the videos while on vacation.  

ORIGINAL 30 Day Shred Challenge

                                            MY ADAPTED 30 (really 32) Day Shred Challenge

     So far I was able to stay on track with my workouts. “Quick Trouble Zones” are the circuits/exercises within the “No More Trouble Zones” workout that do NOT require you to get on the floor. You can find this on You Tube if you search for it.  (I had to look this one up.)  I will say that the No More Trouble Zones workout really is NO JOKE!  Geez....there is no way that I could do that every day! A great workout (no so much cardio, but lots of strength exercises that left me laying on the floor in front of my fan! Below is a pic that I got my son to snap as I attempted this workout.  (Bad lighting, but here it is as proof! haha)

Diet for last week...
Well....I am trying the IIFIYM (If it fits in your Macros) using my fitness pal to log in my food for each day. So far I am actually gaining weight! I have not check inches yet and I really do need to stop weighing myself each morning and night!  If the scale is up even a little then I feel like I should just eat whatever I want even though I know that my weight fluctuates from day to day and hour to hour even.  We will see how the weigh in goes this week.  

Birthday Events....
My birthday was this past week and lets just say that I didn't eat any cake, but I wasn't exactly a good girl either.  Still working on those Macros and I just eat way too many carbs and no where near enough protein.  My goal is to work on that this week. 

A picture of my little family at one of my favorite Japanese Restaurants! This was a belated birthday dinner, but I will take it! 

After my workout, I spent my Birthday lounging in the pool with the kiddos!  

I hope everyone had a great 4th of July Weekend! I enjoyed my long weekend at home with the hubby and kiddos.  We love it when daddy is home to spend extra time with us since it is mainly us all day every day in the summer time.  We spent most of the weekend in the pool and relaxing outside.  We had a great afternoon and night playing at the park and watching the firework display in a neighboring town. I love the simple life!  

I would love to hear any of your ideas for getting less carbs and lots more protein into my diet.  I am such a picky eater so this is going to be a challenge.  Any ideas are greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance,

BECKY