NTHS 21 Day Challenge : Day 2

Happy TWOsday!
(get it...because Day 2?)

So excited to be one day down!  And what better way to celebrate the end of day 1 than with that delicious Mexi-Meatloaf.  The portions were HUGE and we still have plenty for lunch today (which I am definitely looking forward to).

Well, today started much like yesterday, with a yummy Buffalo Chicken Egg Muffin (that I topped with avocado and some extra Frank's) and a cuppa tea.  Yesterday I discovered that unsweetened coffee with whole milk is surprisingly palatable, color me impressed :)

Tuesday means Strength Training, and the hubby and I are headed to the gym for real weights BUT I didn't want to leave you hangin' so here's a No Equipment Leg Toning Routine courtesy of Self Mag.

You're going to do 3 sets of each move or go straight through the circuit 3 times.



1. Rear Reshaper: start on all fours, knees under hips, hands slightly in front of shoulders. Lift right knee to side at hip level; trace 12 large circles clockwise (as shown), then 12 the other way. Switch legs; repeat.

2. Butt Lifter: Lie face-up, knees bent, feet flat. Extend right leg toward ceiling, toes pointed. Squeeze glutes and lift hips to form a straight diagonal from left knee to shoulders (as shown). Raise hips higher, then lower to floor for 1 rep. Do 15 reps. Switch legs; repeat.

3. Calf Carver: Raise right knee to hip level, toes pointed, hands behind head. Contract abs as you lift left heel as high as you can off floor, balancing on ball of foot (as shown). Hold for 3 seconds, then lower heel for 1 rep. Do 15 reps. Switch legs; repeat.

4. Twisting Toner: Step right leg into a lunge, arms out to sides, rotating upper body to right until arms align with right thigh (as shown). Rotate to center, stepping right leg back to meet left. Repeat on opposite side for 1 rep. Do 12 reps.

5. Ass Kicker: Start on all fours, knees under hips, hands slightly in front of shoulders. Lift and extend right leg as high as you can, toes pointed (as shown). Keeping leg straight, cross right leg over left leg and tap toes to floor, then swing right leg up as high as you can and across to right, again tapping toes, for 1 rep. Do 15 reps. Switch legs; repeat.

6. Leaping Firmer: Stand with feet together, hands clasped in front of chest. Step left leg into a forward lunge. Push off floor immediately, jumping as high as you can (as shown). Land in a lunge with right leg forward for 1 rep. Do 15 reps as quickly as possible.

Good luck with the rest of your day and stay awesome!

bgt