31-Day Arms, Abs & Cardio Challenge

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How is it already a new month?! Hopefully, you've "enjoyed" our challenges so far this year (take a peek at them here)! Here's another new one for you. It's the 31-Day Arms, Abs & Cardio Challenge. This one has a little bit of everything for your arms and also cardio days. All reps are listed at 30 and you can do those 30 all back-to-back or split them into 3 sets of 10 each.

This challenge was designed to be something that you do in addition to your normal workout (which is hopefully one of our workout plans!). We have 4, 6, and 12-week workout plans for all fitness levels!

If you are advanced and this is too easy for you, you can double or triple each day. If this is too difficult, cut the time and/or reps down and work your way up. This challenge is totally customizable based on your fitness level.

Stay updated on all of our current fitness challenges here. Tag us on Instagram and use the hashtag #heandsheeatclean so we can follow along!

Life is Short Make it Count. #18

Last Saturday we went tubing with some of our new neighbors. It has been a long time since I've been tubing on a river and it was a blast! It wasn't rafting where you actually have to work and pay attention, this is more like floating. We went on a two-hour trip (you choose between two and four hours) and as soon as we unloaded our tubes from the bus it started thundering. It didn't look like it was going to storm where we were though so we went ahead with the trip. You aren't out there on your own, there's a lot of others rafting too. It thundered a few more times and then started raining. I would say for about 45 minutes of the trip it was either thundering or raining. It was pretty funny though and made the trip even more interesting. The sun started shining again as soon as we were done rafting (of course!).

Last summer we did go white water rafting (for the first time) with my dad (who is in his 60s!), my sister, and her friend. You actually have to pay attention and work when white water rafting and it can be pretty scary! We hit a HUGE rock going really fast, we all ended up on the floor of the float but it was awesome! Just for fun, below is a picture of our real white water rafting last summer. We went to the Upper Ocoee and used Sunburst Adventures in Benton, TN. They usually have Groupons for rafting! :)

My sister (L) and her friend are in the front row, me and my dad are in the second row, and Scott and the guide are in the back.

On Sunday we just took an easy day, my parents stopped by, we did food prep, and I worked. We are excited to finally be getting back into a routine after a crazy year.

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Workouts:

As I mentioned on Instagram and Facebook, we started the She Sweats 12-Week Run Builder this week (yes, men can do the "She Sweats" workouts!). We started on week 5 since our hiking trip is in 7 weeks. We wanted to do the Run Builder this time since it still emphasizes weight training but also ups our cardio, which we need that before our trip! I was doing the She Sweats Extreme 4-Week Shred but wanted something with more weight training since I don't weight train that much at all during the month of September...I need to get it in now! For some reason, if it's written down and laid out for me, I'll do it! So far, so good!

She Sweats 12-Week Run Builder

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Grocery Shopping/Food Prep:

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It was another week of grilling! It actually started pouring while Scott was grilling, good thing we have a covered patio in this house! :)

• lean mean cheeseburgers (with bison)
• zesty grilled chicken
• brussels sprouts (new recipe!)
• green juice
• grilled Aidells chicken & apple sausage from Costco

DISCLAIMER: NOW Foods sends us a free box of products each month to try out. I figured these weekly (or sometimes monthly...) updates would be the best place for us to share some of our favorites! All opinions are my own.

One of my favorite things in this months box from NOW Foods is the Organic Yerba Mate tea. It's a nice, natural, and healthy (and yummy!) boost of energy. I love drinking teas because it helps me get more water in without just being plain 'ol water! If you've never tried Yerba Mate before, you are missing out!

You can purchase many of the NOW Foods products here on Amazon or browse their products here. There's a lot to look at...from brownie mix to trail mix!

Until next week, have a good one! Let us know if you ever have any questions or comments! I've loved hearing from you about the updates! Click here to read all of our updates.

Sauteed Garlic Brussels Sprouts

We've been making these Sauteed Garlic Brussels Sprouts almost every week when we grill out. They are the perfect vegetable side dish! We usually eat them with grilled chicken or burgers and also sweet potato fries.

Sauteed Garlic Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs brussels sprouts
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (more if you want it spicy)
• 3/4 tsp lemon peel
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp sea salt

Directions:

1. Rinse brussels sprouts and cut in half
2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Once boiling add rinsed and cut brussels sprouts
3. Allow to boil for five minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water
4. Place a pan over medium-high heat and add 1 Tbsp of olive oil. Add brussels sprouts and spices. Cook until brussels sprouts start to brown.