#LGBeautyAndBooty Challenge Week 3 Workout Schedule + Meal Prep Ideas

W3D1 | Monday
LOWER BODY VOLUME: choose lighter weight and aim for higher reps during the challenging workout to sculpt and tighten that backside ((Target Muscles = Legs + Glutes)

W3D2 | Tuesday
UPPER BODY VOLUME: use lighter weight and perform high reps during this arm workout for fit and lean limbs ((Target Muscles = Biceps, Triceps, Deltoids))

W3D3 | Wednesday
GLUTE EMPHASIZED HIIT CARDIO + ABS: a quick, high-intensity cardio session to burn serious calories while focusing on lifting and tightening the backside. Plus, a workout for a defined mid-section

W3D4 | Thursday
LOWER BODY STRENGTH: challenge yourself by using heavier weight for lower rep movements to create a bootyful you ((Target Muscles = Legs, Glutes + Abs)

W3D5 | Friday
UPPER BODY STRENGTH: a workout focused on sculpting a body with curves made of muscle by using heavier weight with lower reps ((Target Muscles = Back & Chest))

Meet the Week 1 Winner….EMILY ((aka elou_lgfit))

Would you tell us a little bit about yourself?

My name is Emily, and I’m 25. I graduated from The University of Tennessee with a major in Psychology. I’m a nanny and have been with the same family for 3 years and have been married to the love of my life for 2 years.

What inspired you to take control of your health and fitness?

I have been a runner since high school and got a gym membership right before my wedding, but was self conscious of being around people who knew what they were doing. My husband and I are planning on starting a family soon so I decided I needed to get over that and get in the best shape of my life in order to hopefully have a healthy, safe pregnancy one day. 

How do you deal with setbacks or lack of motivation?

In the past, if I would have a bad eating day I would continue on that binge until the next week. Now if I have a bad meal or skip a workout I decide that the next meal I can get back on track or the next day get in the gym. It’s a one step at a time approach. On days I don’t have much motivation, I get on Instagram and see all the LG Sisters gettin’ it and want to be apart of it. If I share a bad day, they are there to lift my spirits and tell me there’s always tomorrow! 

How has the LG Community played a role in your journey?

When I decided I needed to start strength training, I looked into many programs online. I had remembered something I had pinned on Pinterest and went and found it…it was a link to Lauren’s blog. I went and read literally everything on her blog. I then went to Instagram and looked up the tags and saw so many wonderful women supporting each other and made the decision to join the group! I love how Lauren’s challenges are free and have a theme. Also the fact that there is a photo for each exercise is so helpful. 

What do you enjoy doing outside of health and fitness?

Besides working out, I love football so much. Go Vols and Go Cowboys! I’m very close to my family and will never pass up a chance to hang out with them and my new niece. 

What goals do you have for the future?

In regards to fitness, I really want to complete a marathon at some point in my life. I want to become a mom, that’s really my dream. 

Do you have any advice for your fellow community members?

You know, this is life ladies. Sometimes it’s not so fun and we eat all the pizza. Sometimes we can conquer the world and get in every workout and eat on point. Whatever the circumstance is for you that day, it’s ok because that’s what this is all about. We have to figure out a balance and figure out what we need to do to reach our personal goals. Out of everything in this world we can’t control, we can control these two things and that makes me feel good. So eat the pizza and drink a beer and tomorrow eat an omelet. You got this girl, we all do. 

Say hey to Emily HERE

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