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Operation #Fit4Bachelorette

With just less than 4 weeks between me and a weekend of shenanigans in scantily clad outfits with 8 of my closest friends, it’s go time. The weekend of July 19-21 is my bachelorette party in Vegas which includes a full day of bikini wearing, cocktail sipping and dancing at the pool. Clearly, I want to feel good in my bikini and I’ve waited long enough to start an official regime to get myself feeling confident and fabulous that day.

Lately, there has been a little too much of this:

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Drinking heavily at a wedding this weekend
Cake Tasting to the Extreme!
Cake Tasting to the Extreme!
Our New Favorite Place - Free Medium Pizza with Purchase of (Very Large) Pitcher of Beer
Our New Favorite Place – Free Medium Pizza with Purchase of (Very Large) Pitcher of Beer

And not enough of this:

Vegan Goodness
Vegan Goodness

In general, I’m all about moderation which is why I don’t follow a strict vegan diet, but rather a “mostly plant based” one. I enjoy alcohol, pizza, and dessert and having a good time, but post-marathon I’ve been consuming a little more than necessary of these treats. Totally fine, but now that the bachelorette is just weeks away, those couple pounds I’ve put on need to go.

While the nutrition side has been suffering a bit (don’t get me wrong, I still eat mostly vegan and healthy the majority of the time), my workouts have still been going strong. Since the marathon I’ve incorporated strength training at a minimum of three times a week as well as continued to run. As of last week, I picked up swimming and biking as well. I know that perhaps one pound of the few I’ve gained are muscle, since I have seen a serious increase in my strength (particularly upper body) since starting this regime.

For these final 4 weeks, I wanted to pick up the volume/intensity of my workouts and also eat much more clean. The plan includes triathlon training because 1 week after my bachelorette I’m racing the Solana Beach Sprint Triathlon. Here’s the plan:

  1. Eat a clean diet. Eat plenty of fruits, veggies, grains, nuts and healthy fats. Dessert rarely (1x/week max), only 1 cup of coffee a day, no pizza or french fries, and no more dips into the peanut butter pretzels or candy jar at work. Other than the temptations from the bowl of chocolaty goodness at work, my weekday meals are probably considered insanely healthy to most. It’s really the weekends and occasional pitcher and pizza kind of nights that throw me off.
  2. Little to no Alcohol. Luckily Mike is on board with this one – we’re going to try to not drink much if at all for the next 4 weeks (5 for him since that is the race). That definitely means no pitchers of beer!
  3. Do Reformer Pilates Three Times a Week. I recently purchased the Summer Special from Club Pilates for 12 sessions in Encinitas which gives me three classes a week for the next four weeks. My first class was yesterday and I loved it!There will be a blog post on this soon, but if you are unfamiliar, Reformer Pilates is the pilates classes with the crazy torture device looking machines that work every inch of your core with every move. It is more strength based than barre classes since you are using actual resistance, which is why I picked it for my 4 week challenge.
  4. Run 3-4 Times a Week.  Starting last week Asia, Jeremy, Mike and I have been running up Torrey Pines on Tuesday nights. I’ve also been running at the weekly Movin Shoes group runs and then at least one more run on my own.

    View From My Run Up Torrey Pines Yesterday
    View From My Run Up Torrey Pines Yesterday
  5. Ride or Spin at Least Two Times a Week. I’m training for the Solana Beach triathlon and starting last week, I’m back in the saddle. These rides don’t have to be long (so far none have been over an hour), but they are necessary to get me in shape for the race.

    From the Practice Tri Saturday!
    From the Practice Tri Saturday!
  6. Swim at Least Once a Week. Luckily Mike’s work has group swims because otherwise I might not swim at all before Solana Beach. Last Saturday I swam 1,000 yards in Coronado Bay as part of a practice triathlon with his work and tonight we have another group swim planned.
  7. Record Measurements and Take Before and After Photos. This will help me stay accountable. I will share results here!
  8. Post Weekly Training Logs and Honest Review of my Nutrition on the Blog. Again, this will help me stay accountable.

I’m mid-way through Day 3 and I feel better already. The cleaner I eat, the more eating junk seems to throw me in a funk. Same goes for alcohol – it’s such a fun way to relax but the effects aren’t always pretty. It’s time to get bikini ready!!!

Do you do anything special to get in shape before a big vacation or event? What has worked for you? 

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June 26, 2013 By fitnessfatale 10 Comments

Filed Under: Running, Uncategorized Tagged With: 4 week bikini ready, club pilates, reformer pilates encinitas

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  1. TaurianDoll

    June 26, 2013 at 7:08 pm

    I’m 8 weeks out for our wedding and it’s been crazy trying to find the time and energy to run and eat right. I’m on board with you to focus for the next 8 weeks. With no races on the calendar this year, it’s hard to stay motivated, but signing up for group runs seems like a really good idea! And limiting the alcohol (it helps with wedding planning ahaha!) and the french fries and chocolate (my comfort foods) should make a big difference. You can do it! You’re not alone! I’m with you sister! 🙂

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    • FitnessFatale

      June 26, 2013 at 7:44 pm

      Awesome! I’ll think of you when I’m tempted! 🙂 You can do it too – 8 weeks to go! How exciting and congrats!

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  2. Nicole

    June 26, 2013 at 9:46 pm

    I am very impressed by your plan! How is your time management? Do you have an example time table for one week? Xxx, nicole

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    • FitnessFatale

      June 26, 2013 at 11:42 pm

      It’s a lot of double days… For example, yesterday I did Pilates in the morning and ran hills at night, this morning I cycled (only 40 min) and tonight I will do the group swim (less than 30 min). Tomorrow just pilates, Friday pilates and run. Definitely not sustainable in the long term most likely but for a few weeks it’ll work! I can’t miss Pilates because if I do I forfeit my session so that gives me reason to get up in the morning!

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  3. Kelly

    June 27, 2013 at 3:26 pm

    Looks like an awesome plan! I feel in a similar situation – maybe there is something about summertime and being engaged, but it’s been hard to get back to a nice routine! Gotta look good for the wedding and all that jazz, right?? 😉 Yet there’s so much celebration and treats that go along with this special time, it’s a tough balance. Good luck with the plan – I’m sure you’ll look wonderful for your bachelorette weekend!! 🙂

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  4. Abby @ Change of Pace

    June 28, 2013 at 2:53 am

    Only four weeks until your Bachelorette is Vegas- so fun! And I’m sure it’ll come quickly!
    You have an awesome workout plan that’s nicely rounded.
    I’ve been eating like junk the last few days since the Ironman and I feel like junk because of it! I need to get back on the clean eating regime.
    Good luck!

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  5. Sierra @ Always, Sierra

    June 28, 2013 at 5:05 pm

    You know that quote “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail”? You’re definitely setting yourself up for success! Recording my measurements has been something I’ve been meaning to do for the past couple weeks, and whenever I feel the need to go hard for a few weeks alcohol is one of the first things I cut.

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  6. Jesica @rUnladylike

    July 2, 2013 at 8:40 pm

    I went to Vegas for my bachelorette party too! You will have a great time. I am feeling very similar to you right now in terms of not really being on track on the food and drink front. After the 4th I’m really going to buckle down. There are a lots of bathing suit events in my near future this summer, and I need to refocus on eating clean! Good luck with the next few weeks!

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  1. #GetFitForBachelorette Week 1 Recap | Fitness Fatale says:
    July 1, 2013 at 9:12 pm

    […] I said in my goals post for this 4 week mission, I am going to post weekly recaps of my progress. I set some lofty goals […]

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  2. Fit4Bachelorette Results! | Fitness Fatale says:
    July 19, 2013 at 6:39 pm

    […] After 4 weeks of (mostly) clean eating, lots of exercise and 3 days a week of Club Pilates, I am feeling leaner, more toned and bikini ready! I leave today for my bachelorette party in Vegas and I absolutely cannot wait to have a fun-filled weekend with 8 of my favorite people (plus in spirit with the two bridesmaids that could not come!). We’re staying at the Venetian and hitting up the pool party Saturday and Thunder Down Under on Saturday night but other than that, my BFF and MOH Asia has a lot of surprises in store for me! […]

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