Getting Vegas Ready | Total Body Kettlebell Workout

Hey darlings! Before I get started on today’s fitness post, I wanted to thank everyone for the sincere and touching comments, messages, texts, and emails about my mom. Thank you thank you…a million times thank you for allowing me to share my feelings and thoughts with you. You are, in a sense, my second family and friends, and I truly appreciate your kind words of encouragement.

We are just 3 weeks shy of summer and I have 6 1/2 weeks left until my trip to Vegas! I have to admit that when I started my training 4 weeks ago, I QUICKLY fell off….like crashed and burned. My schedule was anything BUT normal and I really didn’t feel like myself with everything going on with my mom. On top of that, we were crazy busy with luncheons for an entire week and then throw in a crawfish boil, birthday party, and graduation and you can only imagine what I was eating on those days….yuck.

After taking a minute to sulk in self-pity, I decided it was time for a change 🙂 Best decision ever and I already feel better with healthier food choices and making sure to get in (at least) a 20 minute sweat session each day. If you’ve been following me for a while, then you know that I love tabata. It’s quick and hard and it yields results….so if you missed it, here is my go-to 20 minute tabata workou t. It hits all of your muscles and is a great workout if you’re short on time – it incorporates strength training AND cardio as well. 🙂

I started tracking my calorie intake with the MyFitnessPal app which has definitely helped me be more mindful of what I’m eating and how much I’m eating. I’m not as active as I used to be nor do I workout as much as I did before baby arrived so I have to counter that with healthy eating and being aware of how many calories I put into my body. I am not 100% dependent on this app, BUT it does help me find a balance between calories in and calories out. Here are a few of my meals lately…

Salmon, Shrimp, Lean Ground Turkey Lasagna, Israeli Couscous, and LOTS of veggies!
It’s usually 4-6oz of protein, 1-1.5 cups of veggies,and .5 cup of starches.

Now, onto a workout I really enjoy using ‘ole Betty – my kettlebell. 🙂 I found this on youtube and it’s a GREAT workout using your kettlebell for a TOTAL BODY WORKOUT. I did this exercise for 3 rounds and it took me about 20-25 minutes.

Kettle Bell Swings (20 reps)
Back Squat Lunges (20 reps)
High Plank with a row (20 reps)
Figure 8 High Five with a twist (20 reps)
Modified Turkish Getup (20 reps)
Quick Feet (20-30 seconds)

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jillian says

June 4, 2014 at 6:18 am

you look great! and now i want to start using my kettlebell again! xo jillian – cornflake dreams

- Linh says
  
  June 30, 2014 at 6:58 am
  
  I carry Betty with my everywhere. She’s got a special place in my car haha No excuses 🙂
  
204 Park says

June 5, 2014 at 4:39 am

Good for you Linh! It can be hard to stick to a program of working out and eating well but you look great and have inspired me to get to the gym this evening! XO, D

Jess says

June 6, 2014 at 9:11 am

Dang, You are seriously a rock star! I’m lucky if I can just eat healthy these days! I’m hoping to start back my yoga over the summer though! You are truly a work out inspiration!

- Linh says
  
  June 30, 2014 at 6:58 am
  
  Thanks Jess! If you start taking classes for yoga, let me know! I need to check it off my bucket list for this year.
  
MJ Rosales says

June 11, 2014 at 5:06 am

Dang girl! I see that you had no problems getting back on it. 🙂 You’ll be ready for Vegas in no time.

Taylor says

June 11, 2014 at 5:15 am

Those meals look yummy! You have totally motivated me to start working out again. It’s so hard to stay consistent. -Taylor

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