My 7lb in 7 Days Challenge (Oct 14–Oct 21)

My 7lb in 7 Days Challenge (Oct 14–Oct 21) 

✨After struggling to stay consistent with my postpartum fitness routine, I decided to push myself and take on a personal challenge: losing 7 pounds in 7 days. I wanted to see what I could achieve with discipline, clean eating, and short daily workouts. The results surprised me, I lost 6.3 pounds in just one week! In this post, I’m breaking down exactly what I did each day, what I ate, and how I stayed motivated throughout the challenge. Whether you’re a busy mom, on your own fitness journey, or just curious if a 7-day challenge really works, this one’s for you. 💪✨

It wasn’t easy, but I’m so proud of my progress. I followed a keto-based diet and worked out 20–35 minutes daily, and it paid off! Below, I’m sharing everything I did during my 7-day challenge, from my workouts to my meals.

Tracking & Diet

I used the free version of the MyFitnessPal app to track my calories and stay in a deficit of around 1,670 calories per day. My meals were high in protein and low in carbs, focused on whole, clean ingredients.
💡 If you want me to share the exact keto-friendly recipes I used, comment below!

Daily Breakdown

Day 1

• Workout: 35-minute leg day (gym)

• Breakfast: Eggs

• Lunch: Protein bar

• Dinner: Chicken with sweet potatoes and carrots

Day 2

• Workout: 30-minute chest & triceps (gym)

• Breakfast: Protein bar

• Lunch: Factor meal

• Dinner: Beef stew

Day 3

• Workout: 1-mile run + back workout (gym)

• Breakfast: Eggs & bacon

• Lunch: Fruit salad

• Dinner: Meatballs with broccoli

Day 4

• Workout: 35-minute leg workout (gym)

• Brunch: Banana & protein shake

• Dinner: Chicken cordon bleu with asparagus

Day 5

• Workout: 2-mile run

• Breakfast: Hard-boiled eggs

• Lunch: Café Rio salad

• Dinner: Ground beef-stuffed zucchini boats

Day 6

• Workout: 1-mile run + 20-minute shoulder & biceps workout

• Breakfast: Protein bar & banana

• Lunch: Factor meal

• Dinner: Beef stew

Day 7

• Workout: Full-body HIIT (home)

• Brunch: Eggs & bacon

• Dinner: Zucchini noodles “carbonara” with bacon & parmesan

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Workout Summary

Day	Focus	Duration
1	Legs	35 min
2	Chest & Triceps	30 min
3	Back + 1-mile Run	40 min
4	Legs	35 min
5	2-mile Run	25 min
6	Shoulders & Biceps	20 min
7	HIIT Cardio (Home)	25 min

Final Thoughts

Even though I didn’t hit the whole 7 pounds, 6.3 pounds in a week is still a big win! I felt stronger, lighter, and more motivated to keep going.

💪 I’ll be doing this challenge again soon. Make sure to follow me on Instagram @allthingsmichy to see my next results and join in!