3 DAY REFRESH RESULTS!! DOWN 5 POUNDS IN 3 DAYS!

3 DAY REFRESH- TEAM BEACHBODY- GUIDE TO JUMP START YOUR NUTRITION, GET OFF THAT PLATEAU, OR FINISH OFF STRONG!

AHH I am so sad I have not posted my results... ok so I am posting them now, but sad that I don't have my results :( 
My phone was full and totally deleted my initial pics and I know I looked different!! GRRR!!!!

But, hey, at least there is something right?!? :)  

Shakeology-
Packed with potent superfoods, Shakeology starts each of your days on the Refresh with your daily dose of dense nutrition to help improve and support all your body's vital functions, while also helping to maximize energy and maintain healthy blood sugar levels.

Vanilla Fresh Shake- 
This patent-pending, delicious, and protein-rich formula helps curb your hunger with more than 20 GRAMS OF WHOLESOME PLANT-BASED PROTEIN, 22 ESSENTIAL VITAMINS AND MINERALS, PROBIOTICS FOR DIGESTIVE HEALTH, AND A PATENTED POTATO PROTEIN extract clinically tested to satisfy your appetite

Fiber Sweep-
The fiber sweep will gently and naturally eliminate waste from your digestive system with its blend of whole ground flax, chia, and psyllium seed husks. As part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, Psyllium can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. Fiber sweep is made with wholesome Psyllium fiber husks to help NATURALLY LOWER CHOLESTEROL AND SUPPORT HEALTHY BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS AS PART OF YOUR HEALTHY DIET.

More healthy and easy options to cook-
The 3 Day Refresh Guide contains a wide array of fresh fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats to choose from throughout the day, plus 9 easy-to-fix and satisfying dinner recipes—each one packed with rich flavor that even veggie-haters will love.

To get ready, I of course did my food prepping!! Tons of colors--> Veggies of course, and what else came along with the Refresh is the Fiber Sweep, and Vanilla Fresh Shakes.

MEAL PREP- My favorite part!! Keeping up with my own accountability will drive me to success!! without preparing, I feel like its a perfect opportunity to set yourself up for failure and make excuses not to stay on track!

I made a veggie stir-fry with broccoli, carrots, red and orange peppers, onions and coconut oil!

My favorite- Cucumber and tomato salad!! Seriously, its amazing!! 

I made Salmon and Mahi Mahi... The Mahi Mahi I did have some of on the refresh.. and It was amazing! The rest was for post Refresh!!

 My meals were basic, easy, and filling!! Each morning was my SHAKEOLOGY and apple.

 I think the hardest part of the refresh was the Fiber Sweep.... but honestly, after figuring out how to mix it right, it wasn't bad at all!! The first day, as you see, I put it in a cup and mixed with a spoon... so it was clumpy and got thick fast... 
The right way... put it in a shaker cup with really cold water, shake it fast and chug!! SO much easier!!

Other meals.. GREAT!! I made my Vanilla Fresh with fresh raspberries for some extra flavor and it was amazing!!! 

The difficult part was only having a small portion of veggies... I usually go crazy with my green, but the coconut oil helped fill me up also.. and the more ice and water you use in your shake, the more full you will be! :) 

YAY for success!! Seriously, it was amazing to wake up and feel like a different person!! This was EXACTLY what I needed to get off my funk!! :) Cheers to 2 more days!!

I could eat my cucumber and tomato salad DAILY forever!! It is so good!!  Then I made my shake with Blackberries and they were great!!

A little Tilapia with mixed veggies?!?! YES PLEASE!! you would think after eating Tilapia for 6 meals a day for almost 3 weeks that I would never want it again.. But I am good!! Its easy! I even eat it cold lol... umm is that yucky?!? Thats what I did when I prepped for my shows since I was eating literally every 3 hours and didn't always have a microwave!

Don't mind my bed head, but it is nice to see lines in my stomach again!!! I honestly thought I was NEVER going to get back to my healthy body again!!! It feels good to be healthy!! 

Like I said, I am sad I don't have my before pics, but very excited that I lost 5 lbs and 3 inches!!! :) Whats even more amazing... I wanted to do this post at least 1 week after to let you all know... THAT WEIGHT HAS NOT COME BACK!!! I have continued to eat healthy, and I am continuing to lose (little by little)... but this was exactly what my body was needing! A little tricking your body never hurts!! In fact, it will help speed up your metabolism!!  So now, Im back on track and on the road to success!

I had to share my post Refresh breakfast!! I love my egg whites, Kale, and pine nuts!! Perfect way to start your day and I will also be adding some Ezekiel bread with it! :) This is a meal that is on the ULTIMATE RESET that I will be starting in 1 1/2 Weeks!!! YAY!!

If you would like more tips, motivation, and daily accountability, please fill out my challenge group application to get an exclusive spot in my next group with me as your FREE coach!

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21 DAY FIX EXTREME JOURNEY UPDATE

21 DAY FIX EXTREME UPDATE!

One thing I love about sharing my journey is that it keeps me accountable... It's my journey, and its REAL!  If you have been following me, I was on week 1 not too long ago with my 21 DAY FIX EXTREME journey... and did not make it 21 days.  I had some set backs, doctor visits, blood work, and more motivation to continue moving forward with my journey NO MATTER what obstacle gets in my way!  

I have never felt so OLD in my life... literally like I'm 80 years old.  I was retaining tons of water, my joints have been achy.  Literally, it takes my 2 minutes to limp around before I can feel slightly normal.  My body cramps with little movements. If I plank, my triceps cramp, if I turn my upper body, my abdomen cramps, its actually really pathetic!  I was taking potassium and magnesium supplements for the cramping and it hasn't helped, along with drinking a gallon of water a day.  

MY DR. APPOINTMENT:
My Doctor appointment was pretty darn disappointing.  As a nurse, I am pretty educated, and have a good background of knowledge, but this was just pathetic.  As I go in, I say what my symptoms are.  Oh, she had a reason for EVERYTHING that was wrong with me... in her eyes.  

I was told I'm turning 30, which is WHY I had a 15 pound weight gain in 4 weeks.  "As we start again and turning 30, you will notice it is much harder to keep that weight off.".... UMMM, HELLO, THIS HAPPENS IN 4 WEEKS?!?! REALLY?!?! 

Then I was told I am---> BORDERLINE OBESE.... Ok I may have wanted to walk out... punch her.. not sure, I had so many emotions going on at that moment... Instead I broke down in the office... "Yea, I'm here because I gained 15 pounds in 4 weeks and am RETAINING TONS OF WATER!" Now your calling me borderline obese, with abs?? HMMM OK! 

Then.... "You are cramping because you are not drinking enough fluid"... my response... "So that gallon of water a day means WHAT TO YOU??"
So THEN..... I get a prescription for LASIX?? Without even knowing what the heck is wrong with me??? 

Literally, I walked out just crushed. ... and with a paper for lab work.  
Next day, I fasted and had my blood work done and got a call a couple days later that it was "abnormal" and need to get checked for my A1C because I may be Diabetic??
Good thing I am educated enough to know that 100 is NOT ABNORMAL!!! 

Nothing like trying to put you on meds for no apparent reason, additional blood work for no apparent reason.... I guess thats how some Doctors work these days?? I know not all are like this, but pretty upsetting that I've encountered 3 in the same practice with NO HELP with what my issues are.  

So that has been my journey during my first 21 Day Fix Extreme attempt... I've been emotional about it, upset, mad, but realized at the end of the day----> ONLY I CAN CONTROL THE CONTROLLABLE!!

WHAT DID I DO TO HELP MY WATER RETENTION??
Well, I sure as hell did NOT take the Lasix!  Instead, I took the alternative route and the 3 DAY REFRESH got me started!  During the refresh, I lost 5 pounds.. It got me focused on and gave me belief that I can make it happen on MY OWN, without unnecessary medication.  

WHERE IM AT TODAY:
SO... after my pity party, crying about it, and feeling like a failure, I PICKED BACK UP and MOVED ON!!
Time for a RE-DO!! Yup you heard me! This girl ain't going down that easy!!! :)

I am almost 1 week into the 21 DAY FIX EXTREME, and going strong! I have continued losing since my refresh that I started back up with and I am pushing through.  

Im fighting through my workouts, yes, I modify some, my joints still ache, Im taking anti -inflammatories, and just making it happen!!

Im focused on clean eating... I know eating fresh, lean, and clean will ONLY help my results!!

My breakfast almost every morning!

My new favorite--> Mahi Mahi (from BJ's food store)

Iv'e been sticking with my SHAKEOLOGY every day, drinking tons of water.. and Green Tea.. and using that as a cleanse and being as normal as I can!! :)

My conclusion is... no matter what struggles you encounter, if you want something bad enough, you MUST put on your BIG BOY/GIRL PANTS ON and GET OVER IT!  We are ALWAYS going to struggle through different issues in life, but just because times get tough, doesn't mean you can give up!

Your struggles are put in front of you for a REASON!! God has a plan and He knows it is only going to make you a stronger person in the end!!

So if you are struggling, questioning on if this is right for you..... DO NOT HOLD BACK!  Push through, get over your fear, your obstacles, your doubts and DO IT!! The only way you can succeed is if you START!

If you are ready to start your journey, let me help you... Daily motivation, tips, recipes, and accountability to keep you going strong, fill out this application below for a spot in my next fitness challenge group!  Here you will learn new healthy habits to create that healthy lifestyle you have been wanting! 

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3 DAY REFRESH CHALLENGE GROUP- SPOTS OPEN NOW!

3 DAY REFRESH CHALLENGE GROUP- SPOTS OPEN NOW!

It's getting nice out and there are tons of upcoming weddings, vacations, parties, and other events where you may want to feel comfortable getting rid of the bloating, extra fat, and gross feeling so you can fit into the little black dress, or that 2 piece without feeling like you need to cover up!  

I mean, come on, it is only fair for you to feel happy, confident, and sexy in whatever you are in!! So what my team has decided to do is get together and run a special group for everyone during the month of June!! 

Starting June 1st, we are hosting a 3 day Refresh Cleanse Challenge group but whats even better... we will run them for the ENTIRE month and restart the group every Monday, so if you did not have an opportunity to do it one week, you will have 5 different opportunities to jump start your nutrition, get rid of the bloating, toxins, and cravings all together!! 

As I have done the 3 Day Refresh in the past, I had great results for myself.  So great that I am going to join YOU all in on the fun!! I love having the accountability that I provide in my challenge groups, tips, ideas, and meal plans, so I am doing this with everyone so we can hold each other accountable until we get those awesome results!! 

YES, within 3 days if you follow the plan and schedule that is provided in this 3 Day Refresh, YOU WILL GET RESULTS!!

Whats the catch??

NO catch!! In fact, there is NO starving yourself and you can eat throughout your day!! Im sorry, but I love food... if you know me or have followed me, you will know I don't go without food!! HEHE ;)

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 3 DAY REFRESH

Part of the Refresh is also incorporating SHAKEOLOGY into our regimen which is going to give us our daily dose of dense superfood nutrition... Tons of whole foods, natural, and will be 1 easy and convenient meal you no longer have to worry about that is also going to be the healthiest meal you will intake throughout your day! 

Along with the Refresh, Shakeology helps in reducing bloating, cravings, and improves digestion, energy, and more! This is my little miracle in a cup ;) If you have never heard of Shakeology, or have never used it, please click the link above to get a glimpse of just how this can change your entire outlook on food, and your health! 

We are put on this earth to eat to live, not live to eat!! 

So this is my ability to give YOU exactly what you need to get your nutrition on track, or get ready for any upcoming events, or get rid of everything you ate terrible over the holidays!! 

If you are with me and want to join me on this Challenge, please fill out the application below for an exclusive spot in our 3 Day Refresh Challenge (Please post Specifically in the application in you want a spot for this particular group)!

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