Amazed.

Real Talk:

I have a had a bloating problem since as long as I can remember. No matter what I ate, I would bloat and it would stay for hours. 

Didn't matter if what I was eating was healthy or not, EVERYthing caused me to bloat. 

I was super skeptical about this 21 day fix thing...SUPER skeptical. I considered only buying the shakes, and I considered only buying the work outs...THANK GOD I ordered the challenge pack. 

I'm only on day 3 and have actually been eating more than I usually do in a day, and drinking my super shake every day...and I have not felt bloated once. My mind is blown. I had a hearty breakfast, and a good sized super shake for lunch and my stomach was still flat, and even had some definition. So I took a photo, because well... I was shocked. Every stomach photo I've ever taken has been in the morning before I ate, or right after a work out...

I've never been able to look at my stomach after a snack or meal and still see it flat, not since junior high at least! Super excited about the results I'm ALREADY seeing.

This was RIGHT after drinking my amazing super shake.

Never, ever, EVER has my stomach looked like this after consuming something.

The shake has DONE wonders for my digestion and regularity,

and the work outs...HOLY CRAP they are good!

I really can't say enough good things...okay rant over.

Happy Hump Day!

www.beachbodycoach.com/monicakaase

Work Out Videos by Yours Truly.

As most of you know I now have a fitness instagram and Facebook page!

Make sure you follow along to get free recipes and work out videos! 

These stuffed peppers were SO dang good!! 

And full of protein and all things good for you! Who thinks I should post the recipe??

Always refueling my body with this amazing super shake after my work outs!

Small glimpse into todays upper body fix!

https://youtu.be/pkoVfNqpVaQ

Facebook: Monica Kaase - Health & Fitness

Instagram: @MonicaKaaseFit

My Fitness Journey

Hey girlfriends!!

As you can see above I have added a "Health & Fitness" tab!

I am so so so excited to share my journey with y'all.

I've done tons and tons of different work out guides but there's only ONE that I came back too.

Feel free to read all about it,

if you have any questions or comments I would LOVE to hear from you.

<3 <3 <3

Make sure you follow along:

Instagram: @MonicaKaaseFit
Facebook: Monica Kaase - Health & Fitness

xoxo, Monica

Floral Jeans and Happy Hours...and exciting health news.

Top: ShopMCE

Jeans: Billabong

Wedges: LuLus

Necklace: Forever21

Ear Rings: Sam Moon

These jeans are beyond perfect for Spring & Summer.
Last year I was dying for some floral jeans and went on a major search,
It took me FOREVER to find a print I really loved but then I ran across these and thank God I did, because they are UH-MAZING.

I am also a HUGE fan of off-shoulder tops, they are flattering on just about every one!
They are ridiculously comfy and look fancy at the same time.
I mean, you really can't go wrong.

Wednesday I went to happy hour with 2 of my girlfriends.
You know the girl talk was serious when you didn't take any selfies together...
However I did manage to get pictures of what went in my belly!

Kona Grills happy hour is pretty dang good, I could eat their pizza every day.

Soooo....I've got some pretty exciting things going on in my life right now!

I just became a Beach Body Coach this past weekend & I couldn't be more pumped about it.

I'm going to have another post either the end of this week or next going into more detail about it.

If any of you have any questions about beach body or my work out routine please don't hesitate to reach out! 

Email me: MonicaLJones11@aol.com 

Or contact me here: http://www.teambeachbody.com/monicakaase

Just so y'all know, Beach Body is made to accommodate EVERYone and their unique goals.
Most people join beach body to lose weight and tone up,
My goal was actually to gain weight/muscle in my lower body and tone up my mid section.

So keep that in mind, they have so many different amazing plans that are specific to each persons
needs.

xoxo, Monica

Back On a Routine.

Why is getting back on a normal routine SO dang hard after a vacation?!

Ugh.

Last week I was exhausted every single day, barely worked out,  and ate like crap.

But this week I'm back at it. 

Has anyone else been seeing and hearing ALL about the "Kayla Movement" lately?!

Well, I've been following her on instagram for a little while now, 

and well I gave in.

She's got this 12 week bikini body guide (along with a bunch of other things) and I totally bought it.

It took me a few weeks to convince myself but I'm really happy I did.

I start day 1 today and I'm really pumped about it.

It's going to be really nice to just take a piece of paper into the gym with me every day,

and know exactly what I need to do and get it done.

[Learn more about her guide HERE]

My biggest problem when I go to the gym is not having a plan.

Sure I'll say "it's leg day, arm day etc" but not having specific work outs in mind often 

lead to boredom, laziness, or just leaving right after cardio.

And Lord knows I need weights in my life, otherwise I'd be the skinny fat version of scrawny Ronnie.

So, I'll definitely keep yall updated on my progress and how I like her work outs!

You should follow her on instagram for inspiration at the least. 

Happy Monday Ladies, I know it's not the happiest of days but try to make it one!

GIRLS TRIP and a Detailed Work Out Routine (before pic)

I am so so excited y'all!

I'm going on a cruise with just my girlfriends in February!!!

I'm going with 2 of my best friends (Liz and Jenn) that i've pretty much known my whole life, 

and then a girl named Jamie, who I've never really met, but i'm sure she's just the greatest.

I'm so pumped. I haven't been on a girls trip since college,

and even then it was more like a weekend trip to another place in Texas, not a trip to Mexico!

We are leaving in about 3 weeks, which means I have 3 weeks to kick my butt in shape!

I'm currently eating a cookies & cream quest bar while I type this.

[so good]

I'm planning on working my butt and legs REAL good today, 

oh and some cardio of course!

Luckily, I've already been eating better and working out.

So I'm not like panicked thinking I have to cleanse and do crazy amounts of cardio every day.

Here is what a typical work out week looks like for me!

Obviously some weeks I end up skipping days or doing something completely different,

but this will give you a good idea of what I TRY to do every week.

Now I am obviously no fitness expert, and I have nothing close to a "dream body"

BUT I know what works for me, and maybe it'll work for you too!

I also suggest going to random fitness classes, and switching things up every now and then!

Monday: Legs & Butt

[Monday & Thursday are my leg & butt days, on Mondays I stick with machines at the gym, and Thursdays are when I use free weights/body weight]

I also switch out with either doing as much weight as I can with less reps,

or a less amount of weight with a lot of reps.

30-45 minutes of any type of cardio (elliptical is my favorite)

Inner & Outer Thigh Machine 

Leg Extension Machine 

Seated Hamstring Curls

Leg Press Machine 

I use the Leg Press Machine to work out my calves also, 

I learned the hard way that you should do one leg at a time when doing calves, 

because I've had only 1 calf sore for 3 days now. whoops!

10 minutes Stair Master 

STRETCH

Tuesday: Arms/Upper Back

I typically do 1 or 2 arm work out videos at home (will link my favs below)

ToneItUp Bikini Arms

10 Minutes to Tone: Arm Work Out

After doing these at home I head to the gym to do cardio.

30-45 minutes of any kind

Then will do some free weights/machines

Bicep Curls 

Tricep Extensions

Shoulder Press

Alternating Front & Side Raises

Lat Pull Down Machine

End with 10 minutes on the Rowing Machine

Wednesday: Abs/Lower Back

I've noticed that on Wednesdays I tend to get really lazy,

I do my cardio then I'm pretty much done for the day, 

but I REALLY want to find an ab/lower back routine that I love so that I actually do it.

So if you have any good ab/lower back work outs TELL ME.

30-45 minutes any type of cardio

To be completely honest I haven't worked out my abs/lower back in forever,

which is probably why I hate both of those parts of my body right now.

BUT if you haven't ever heard of Blogilates she has some awesome videos!!

So I will probably start doing those on Wednesdays.

Thursday: Legs & Butt

(I will go into more detail of these exercises soon)

30-45 minutes of any type of cardio

Lunges

DeadLifts

Squats

Side Lunges

Squat with alternating leg raises 

Donkey Kicks

Fire Hydrants

Friday: Full Body or Arms

Sometimes I work out on Fridays and sometimes I don't.

If I do, I will do like 20 minutes of Cardio followed with a Full Body Work Out Video or a
simple arm work out!

If you have any questions don't be afraid to ask!! 

Hopefully I really stick with this schedule for the next few weeks.

If you have an awesome work out that you love PLEASE share it with me!

Here I am today...
Not loving it...actually can't believe I'm posting this.

Hopefully in a few weeks my butt & legs will be bigger 

and stomach & waist will be tighter with more definition!

Happy Thursday!

xoxo, Monica