Weight Loss
As you enter month two, Friberg said it's time to do a self-assessment about how your first month went. Have you started to see results? What is your mindset? Do you anticipate any potential roadblocks?
As engagement parties, showers, and bachelorette parties begin to fill your calendar, Friberg said it's important to mark your calendar so you have a clear idea of when and where you may need to scale back on the meal plan or increase exercise.
"If in the same month you see a few celebrations, it is good to plan ahead," she told POPSUGAR. "You can give yourself one cheat meal per week and then stay consistent with the rest of week."
As the second part of your self-assessment, ask yourself if your workout routine is challenging enough. Use a Fitbit, an Apple Watch, or your phone and make it your goal to hit at least 10,000 steps per day in addition to your workout.
Toning
In month two, Kom told POPSUGAR that it's time to add cardio to your toning routine. "Make sure you feel that heart pounding from cardio two or more days per week," she said.
If you really don't like cardio, don't despair — there are other options, and there's certainly no need to torture yourself. Kom explained that you can make strength and toning exercises your cardio thanks to supersets.
"A superset means you perform your exercises back to back without breaks," she said. "If you eliminate the breaks and just keep moving, you'll see your heart rate rise and the sweat pour, which is a clear indicator that your toning exercises are now doubling as a cardio workout, too."
Here are two superset samples that you can do with no special equipment.
Superset 1
- Burpees (30 seconds)
- Lunges (30 seconds)
- Push-ups (30 seconds)
- Repeat two times
- Rest for 30 seconds
Superset 2
- Triceps dips (30 seconds)
- Wide squats (30 seconds)
- Plank (30 seconds)
- Repeat two times