Starting weight: 152.7 lbs
Starting body fat percentage: 36.9
Day 1, 50 Squats:
Hit the gym first thing when I woke up this morning and put in 2.33 miles in 42 minutes at a 2.0 incline at a 3.4 mph pace. I had to cut my workout short since Little Man was getting picked up by his dad. After he got picked up I finished up my hour of cardio and then did 6 exercises for 12 reps each and three sets of them. The exercises were a bench press on a stability ball (5 lb weight used), plie squats (5 lb kettlebell used), crunches, overhead press (5 lb weight used), bicep curls (5 lb weight used), and tricep kick backs (5 lb weight used). I need to purchase a set of 10 lb weights since I was able to get through these sets without feeling the burn or any muscle fatigue except for when doing the plie squats so I'll stick with the kettlebell weight for now. So with these sets I already did 36 squats and needed to complete 14 more for a total of 50 squats for Day 1.
Day 2, 55 Squats:
I busted out my squats first thing this morning when I woke up, however, I didn't remember the number correctly and ended up doing 65 of them. I could use the extra ten anyway. Yes, my legs are sore but not that "I can't sit on the toilet" kinda sore yet.
This afternoon while binge watching Parks and Recreation I did some additional exercises: 5 pushups, 20 sec plank, 25 crunches, 10 squats bringing my new daily squat total to 75.
Day 3, 60 Squats:
4am gym wake up call. Completed 3.27 miles on the treadmill in 57 minutes at a 1.0 incline at 3.2 mph. Came home and complete a total of 65 squats and a 20 second wall sit. The wall sit was brutal since my thighs are sore.
Day 4, Rest:
No squats today.
I struggled to get out of bed this morning and snoozed through everyone of my 15 minute interval alarms. I should have been at the gym getting my cardio in but I had best intentions to go that evening. Instead I came home with a raging headache after a terrible day at work, had to take Little Man to his swim class, dinner, and then I ended up being ready for bed right at 8pm. My ass better be at the gym tomorrow morning then to make up for this evening.
Day 5, 70 Squats:
4am gym wake up call. Completed 3.25 miles on the treadmill in 60 minutes at 3.0 mph. Came home and completed 70 squats and followed it up with a 30 second wall sit. The wall sit was killer.
Day 6, 75 Squats:
4am gym wake up call. Completed 3.32 miles on the treadmill in 62:49 minutes at 3.0 mph. 80 squats (ouch!!) and followed up with a 40 second wall sit. FML.
Day 7, 80 Squats:
Completed 105 squats and then my best friend, Niki, challenged me to do an additional 10. I went to bed sore.
Day 8, Rest:
Did absolutely nothing today.
Day 9, 100 Squats:
Breeze through the first 60 squats and then had to take 30 second breaks between 10 squat intervals. Before the night ended I did an additional 50 squats. Definitely feeling sore this evening because I also added 80 donkey kicks on each leg, 1 minute 20 second plank, 80 triceps kick backs.
Day 10, 105 Squats:
105 squats, 50 second wall sit and an additional 10 squats before bed. I also watched "learn to twerk" videos on YouTube and was definitely feeling the burn in my thighs. Haha!!
Day 11, 110 Squats:
My best friend has been complimenting my booty more than ever. Not sure if it's because she knows about the challenge and is just being encouraging. No matter, it's motivating and I appreciate the support. 110 squats plus an additional 30. Had an incredibly hard time pushing through today.
Day 12, Rest:
Took advantage of the rest day and lounged around.
Day 13, 130 Squats:
152 squats total. 4 am gym wake up call. Completed 3.24 miles in 61:15 minutes at 3.0 mph. These early morning wake up calls and long hours at work (12-14 hour days) have kicked my ass and I was in bed by 8pm tonight.
Day 14, 135 Squats:
4am gym wake up call. 135 squats. Completed 3.5 miles in 64:01 miles at 3.1 mph and a 0.5 incline.
Day 15, 140 Squats:
Slept in and headed to the gym first thing when I woke up. Completed 3.51 miles in 65 minutes at 3.0 mph. Did my 140 squats (my knees kept popping the entire time, ugh!), 30 front to side raises with dumbbells raising them to just under my chin, 45 bent over rows, 30 opposite knees to chest while standing up.
Day 16, Rest:
Thank goodness for a rest day!!!
Day 17, 150 Squats:
180 squats total with a 1 minute wall sit. With being a little over half way through the challenge I am getting excited to see my before and after pics.
Day 18, 155 Squats:
Did the bare minimum today. 155 squats. I still don't see a difference but I can feel how firm my muscles in my thighs are becoming.
Day 19, 160 Squats:
4 am gym wake up call. Completed 3.22 miles in 54:52 minutes at a 2.0 incline at 3.4 mph. 170 squats, 105 wrist rotations with dumbbells, and 105 chest flies.
Day 20, Rest:
My thighs, buns, and shoulders are sore!!
Day 21, 180 Squats:
4 am gym wake up call. Had to cut my workout short because I had to use the restroom. Never had this happen before and no, I couldn't hold it. Ugh! Completed 2.73 miles in 47:48 minutes at a 3.5 incline at 3.7 mph. Followed it up with a 1 minute wall sit, 15 skaters, 30 bridge chest presses, and 15 hip dips.
Day 22, 185 Squats:
I completed a total of 210 squats and couldn't believe how much easier they are getting to do.
Day 23, 190 Squats:
Completed 210 squats but had absolutely no motivation to do them today, however, they were tolerable when I finally did them. I did an extra 20 before bed for a total of 230 squats and ouch!! My thighs and lats are sore.
Day 24, Rest:
Cannot believe how toned my thighs and booty are looking. I'm also impressed with the noticeable strength difference.
Day 25, 220 Squats:
4am gym wake up call. Completed 3.48 miles in 65 minutes at 3.0 mph. By the end of day I complete 240 squats, 80 Russian twists, and 80 bent over rows.
Day 26, 225 Squats:
Woke up excited that I only have four days left of this challenge. Completed 225 squats and ended the night feeling sick with cold symptoms. I immediately started popping some Zicam and NyQuil.
Day 27, 230 Squats:
I did the bare minimum of my 230 squats for the day because I still have these cold symptoms and didn't want to overdo it. I cannot believe that I was able to breeze through these today.
Day 28, Rest:
Rest day and I did just that. Really need to get my body back to 100% so I can finish out these final days strong. Don't want anything to derail me now. Funny that on a rest day I was actually missing doing my squats. I had the thought that I was going to lose my booty gains.
Day 29, 240 Squats:
Completed 250 squats by end of day and also got in a mini workout following the Ultimate Inner Thigh Workout from PopSugar Fitness.
Day 30, 250 Squats:
I woke up so excited that it was the final day and that I stayed motivated to complete this challenge and most days it was just that, a challenge. I finished strong with a total of 260 squats and broke them up by doing a total of 95 standing push-ups with a door assist. Right after my shower this evening I took my after pic. I can't lie, I was a little bit disappointed since it looks like my booty is smaller, however, my bestie corrected me and said it's more "toned" and "lifted". I can see the difference in the shape of my thighs and definitely notice the muscle and strength gains. I lost the most inches from my waist during this challenge which I'm not complaining about.
Ending Weight: 151.0 lbs (Down 1.7 lbs)
Body Fat: 36.9% (Remained the same)
I cannot believe that I forgot to take my thigh measurements but the way the before and after pic turned out and the way my jeans are fitting is proof enough that this challenge worked. As a result I went from a size 31 to a size 29. It was so rewarding ordering my favorite pair of jeans in a size smaller!!!
Here's the before and after pic:
(Check out that thinner waist and those hamstrings!! I'm pleased with my results.)
Keep in mind that this challenge wasn't done solely with squats alone. I was going to the gym and adding additional workouts and exercises as I could throughout my day. I'm not sure the results would have been as great without. Also watched my diet by continuing to follow Whole30 which is a no brainer "diet" for me and rewards my body best on and off the scale.
"Dat Azz" Playlist:
Sisqo: Thong Song
Juvenille: Back That Azz Up
Bubba Sparxxx: Ms. New Booty
Mystikal: Shake It Fast
Big Sean: Dance (A$$)
Murphy Lee: Shake Ya Tailfeather
Destiny's Child: Bootylicious
Major Lazer: Bubble Butt
The Black Eyed Peas: My Humps
The Black Eyed Peas: Rock That Body
Jason Derulo: Wiggle
Eminem: Shake That
Ying Yang Twins: Salt Shaker
Nicki Minaj: Anaconda
Kylie Minogue: Sexercize
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