With vacation nearing, I decided to step it up even more in an attempt to increase fat loss and be ready for our vacation.

So, our diet the last 2 weeks had consisted of 2 protein/fire days with 1 optimal/fuel day.  To step it up, we alternated 3 protein/fire days with 1 optimal/fuel day for the last 2 weeks.  

I held strong until the last day, but hubby kind of quit about a week and a half ago, but I am so proud of him because that is the longest he has ever "dieted" for.  And I am excited that he wants to continue eating super healthy when we get back from vacation.

It's been 8 weeks and I have to say it was quite enjoyable and pretty easy!  I never felt like I was dieting and I enjoyed every single meal.  I really think that is the trick!  Well, prepping and preparing is also just as important.  Especially for those fire days, as long as I had my veggies and snacks prepped, it was a breeze.

My Protein/Fire Day Snacks consisted mainly of:

• Spinach Turkey Meatballs
• Veggie Quiches
• Veggie Frittatas
• Tuna Salad
• Egg White and Avocado Salad

My Optimal/Fuel Day Snacks consisted mainly of:

• BeFit Muffins
• Fruit & Cashews or Almonds
• Leftover's from another meal

It really was simple, easy and enjoyable.  And it was sooooo much more MOTIVATING to do because I had a specific goal and date.  It was exactly 8 weeks.  Its so much easier to eat clean and train hard when you have a GOAL.  So my advice to you is set a goal: a vacation, a party, a reunion, a wedding, the holidays....... set a specific date and make a specific plan.  It will be so much easier and more fun!

If you didn't join me these last 8 weeks, it's not too late!  Check back at the last few blogs and get the diet and the workouts.  They are all here from the beginning until the end.  I feel great and Danny does too!  We achieved our goals and we are ready for vacation!

I am going to tell you right now that I am going to eat French pastries, Italian food and I am going to have me some wine!  And I am  not going to feel bad about it!  I am taking some traveling equipment to workout while I am there, so maybe I will surprise you with my European Workouts!  Stay tuned!

For ideas and healthy recipes to help you on your diet and fat loss, click on the following link:  Eat To Be Fit

and to get more awesome, effective, fat loss and muscle toning workouts, click on the following link:  30-Minute Workout Express