At the beginning of April, I gave myself some new goals to achieve for my workouts and eating to “kick it up a notch“. I wanted to give you guys an update on it now that we are ending (WHAT?!) the month!!

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Daily protein shake (5 days/wk)

Did I hit goal?

Yes! I was able to get my protein shake in each week (5 out of 7 days)

Noticeable Changes?

I do think that being more intentional about protein this month made a big difference in how hungry I was (less) and the definition of my muscles (more)

♦ 2-3 eggs a day (5 days/wk)

Did I hit goal?

Yes! I LOVE eggs so I knew this wouldn’t be a problem! I ate them at all times of the day; hard-boiled, scrambled or in a wrap!

Noticeable Changes

As I mentioned above, adding protein to my diet was definitely a big help in my muscle tone and overall appetite. It felt good to know that I was getting the daily protein in I needed!

♦ Sprints (2 days/wk)

Did I hit goal?

How do I put this lightly? UMM….NO! I think I “sprinted” 3 times this month so that’s definitely shy of my 2 day a week goal. The weather wasn’t favorable for sprinting outside so I wouldn’t go. (You can say it–POOR EXCUSE!)

Noticeable Changes

RIIIIGHT. None.

♦ STRENGTH training (3 days/wk)

Did I hit goal?

YES! There was one week where I only did 2 days but the others, I had 3. One of the days was a lighter lift day, as I usually had to fit that in at home and didn’t have the variety of weights that I do at the gym. But I was still getting a good workout! (Here is an idea of what I would do on strength days)

Noticeable Changes

For sure! I see more muscle definition (not 100% what I want yet) and did see more strength in my exercises!

Daily Salad (5 days/wk)

Did I hit goal?

For the most part! 2 weeks I hit 5 days, and the other 2 weeks was 4 days.

Noticeable Changes

There’s no doubt that when I choose a salad for lunch over a sandwich, I feel lighter. I also mentally feel better because I know I’m eating healthy nutrients. I’ve told you before that I’m not a huge fan of salads, so I was getting a little bored of them, but just this past week was inspired with some new ones!

I also wanted to note that my clothing is fitting a little better and I did weigh myself at the beginning of the month and end. I am down 1-2 pounds, so nothing substantial but I can’t say I’m surprised (and I’m totally fine with that!)

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I will keep all my “kick it up a notch: april” goals for May. That shouldn’t be too difficult since I did pretty good with them. (just gotta get those sprints in!) I think it will be good for me to have 8 weeks of consistency as well. (I’m planning on some new things for June, though!)

So how did you do for April? Do you need to kick it up a notch for May? What kind of adjustments/additions do you need to make in your exercise and diet? Share below!