Catching Up..Results... Sickness

So I realize it has been over 2 weeks since I updated you guys on my life and the program Core De Force.  There is a very good reason for that.  I came down with the nasty, nasty flu, and it totally knocked me out for a good week and a half.  So sorry that I have been MIA but I was MIA in everything.  I didn't get to post on either of my workout, accountability groups because not only could I not work out but I really was craving all kinds of carby comfort foods.  But I am about 90% better and looking forward to getting back into the groove of things.  

Let us back track a bit though so you can see some of the results from Core De Force before I got sick.  Here is my week 3 before and after photo.  I was quite impressed with my own results!  I will say leading up to the photo I was eating according to the meal guide and working out everyday following the prescribed workout calendar.  I was down about 5lbs in 3 weeks and it was really starting to show.  I felt great overall in my body except for some tight shoulders.  STRETCH!

A big part of my results comes from staying on track with a healthy diet.  I will be honest and say I could not have done it without my daily shakeology.  (I don't say this because I sell it.  I started selling it because of the discount and then I realized I could help others achieve goals to and I became a working Coach not just a discount coach!)  Because it is packed full of vitamins and nutrients that my body needs I tend to crave less food because I am actually feeding my body a food that it recognizes and not just chemicals in our overly processed foods of today.

Now I did make it to the end of week 4 of Core de Force.  So I was about 28 days in and took my before and after photos.  I was a total of 6 lbs down and I was going to measure at the end of 30 days which is how long the program runs.  Again I was happy with my results thus far and really ready to take it up a notch for the next 30 days.  I was going to do another round but up the ante with the bonus workouts that are probably a little harder.  

But then disaster struck in the form of the nasty influenza.  I hate the flu!  I had 2 workouts left for my 30 day completion of the program and Monday night "BAM" I was out for the count.  This laid me up in bed for 2 days without doing anything.   Then I went back to work wearing a mask so as not to get others sick.  But after working 3 days I was back in bed for another 48 hours.  I completely lost my voice and was not able to work out for a week and a half.  OUCH!

A very hard part for me when I'm sick is I still want to eat.  But I really truly don't want to eat healthy.  I mean who wants a salad when they are sick.  So I tend to want comfort foods which tend to be carbs.  I eat a ton of gluten free bread and corn bread and then I wanted hot and cold food for my sore throat.  So a ton of soups and then of course a boat load of ice cream.  Needless to say I was not eating according to the guide.

But here we are now and I am ready to get my diet back on track.  I am going to give myself a few more days before I start the program again because I really don't want to push it to hard to soon.  So for the next few days I will keep it easy with some yoga and other light workouts and this coming Monday I will be back on the workout program!  

Now having said all of this there is something I want to you to realize.  I didn't give up.  I won't be upset with myself for having gained some of the weight back.  I won't be upset that I'm not going to hit the weight-loss goal I set for December 30th.  I will tell myself that this is life and you just get right back up and get right back on track.  Set new goals and crush them.  I've told my accountability group that I am back and need their support and they are here for me and that helps a ton.

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Core De Force Week 2 complete

I'm excited to share that my challenge group and I just complete our second week of the MMA inspired program Core De Force created by beachbody super trainers Joel and Jericho.  

So let me tell you how it has been going for me personally.  I normally make it through the first week of a workout program no problem because I'm excited and on fire to start but then I tend to fade in week two and by week three I am probably not even doing the program anymore.  (I have finished 3 programs total in the last year and a half).  That has certainly not been the case with this program.  I actually look forward to working out.  I mean I get to punch and kick my way to an awesomely shredded body.  

Now week one I was a little uncoordinated and moved a bit slower without any really snap to my punches and kicks.  But I feel like in week 2 I really started to see improvement in my movements.  In week one I had a tough time with the workout Dynamic Strength, it has a lot of push ups in it.  But in week 2 I was blown away with how much better I was able to do it and how I could even try some of the more difficult movements without having to modify the entire time.

 

Here is Dynamic Strength week 2

I started the program weighing in at 151. (this is a 2 pounds heavier then what I normally am, I indulged a little before starting them program).  Today I was super surprised and weighed in at 145.  Say what??  Wowza!  I cannot wait to see what the results are at the end of the 30 days.

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Finished Week 1 of Core de Force

Whew!  Let me just give you a little run down on how I  felt about week one of the program Core De Force.

I absolute love the fast paced punching, kicking, jabbing, elbow slices workouts.  MMA shred is my favorite so far.  I have a harder time with the slower more controlled workouts like dynamic strength where you do more push ups and slower movements.  So it takes a bit more effort for me to get those done and I will say I modify where needed (the sphinx!!).  But overall I am enjoying this program immensely.  So far it is ranking as my of my favorite workouts! Go Core De Force!  I am looking forward to starting week 2 today and seeing more results.

I have been pretty good about the meal plan.  I would say I'm about 90% true to the guidelines and for me this starts to show real fast in my stomach area.  I lean out fast in that area (my problem areas are my thighs and arms).  So 6 pack abs are back and I think by the end of this I'll have more then a 6 pack!

I weighed myself yesterday and was 147.5 and my starting weight was 151.  Now my starting weight is a little unfair because I had a lot of water retention so my normal weight is around 149.  I feel like I have lost a real 1.5 pounds in a week which is absolutely great for me.  I don't have a lot to lose so this is pretty awesome.

I would definitely recommend this program but will say that some of the workouts are more difficult then others.  Modify as needed and build.  You have to start somewhere!

Here is a little clip of me and my bestie Stacie doing MMA Shred.

Healthiest Year Ever!

Sometimes I come home and have fun things waiting for me at the door.  Thank you Beachbody.  It is very exciting to be part of a company that surprises you with gifts.  Sometimes I earn these prizes and sometimes I just have something at the door for me, Suprise!

Now how did I get this and why is this the healthiest year of my life?  I started using Shakeology a year ago and was hooked.  I love the chocolate flavor and all the nutrients and vitamins that I'm feeding my body in the morning.  It has becomes my easiest breakfast ever.  Scoop of this dash of that blend and I've got a chocolate smoothie.  I literally drink one everyday... okay well almost everyday.  And I really truly love it.  And once I realized I was hooked on the Shakeology and had done my first full Beachbody workout program I knew that I was in it for life.  That's when I decided to become a coach because how could I not wait to share the amazing things in my life.  Products that I believe in, results that I had achieved through hard work while using the products. And then on Saturday I come home and have this cute present waiting for me because I have been drinking my Shakeology for a year.  I have made a decision to be healthy and they are giving me a present for it.  Pretty much a win win in my book.

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Eighth and Final Week

It seems amazing to me that we are on our 8th week of 22 Minute Hard Corps.  This is it folks (except for those of us who are crazy enough to do the Hell Week at the very end, which I just might be crazy enough to try it.) I must say I have really, really, really enjoyed doing this program.  I thought that I would get tired of doing the same 4 cardio, 4 resistance, and 3 core workouts (I have the deluxe edition and have the special ops added. The regular program has 3 cardio, 3 resistance, and 2 core workouts).  But I will say when I start doing the workout I'm ready to kick some butt.

 As always the hardest part of any program for me is the stay the path with my eating.  If I'm really strict with what I will allow in my diet I tend to do pretty well but then hormones kick in and I find myself eating anything with sugar in it.  And once I get sugar it's a very quick downward spiral.

But what's been impressive with this program is that I'm still seeing good results even though my diet has been only about 60%.  Now if I could get that to about 90% I think I'd be a mean lean fighting machine.

So we will see what the final results are on Sunday when I weigh, measure, and do my PT test.  Can't wait to share with you guys.

Bad shoes!

Yesterday I got a little over ambitious with a new pair of flats that I knew needed to break in before wearing them for a long day at work.  I saw these flats because my client had them on and they are just adorable.  I asked her if they were comfy and she said that after the initial break in they are very comfortable but be prepared to break them in first.  So I bought them and wore them for a few hours twice at work and thought that should do it they are broke in now.  NOPE not at all.  I wore them yesterday and had to walk about 3 1/2 blocks from where I parked my car and by the end of the walk I wanted to scream.  I had several blisters on my feet.  My poor toes felt like they were bleeding.  I got into work and tried to put some band-aids on my poor feet but it felt awful.  That's when one of my co-workers said I should just wear the slippers that we use for clients.  Yes!  I slide those puppies on and proceeded to wear them the rest of the day much to my embarrassment but sometimes being a little embarrassed is better then not being able to walk at all or think straight because of the pain you are in.  

my not so pretty toes

So, that brings us to today.  Even though my feet are blistered and sore I was not going to use that as an excuse to not workout.  What did I do?  I worked out barefoot today.  Today was resistance 2 and there really isn't a lot of jumping so this was a good day to go barefoot.  And I think it can be good to go without shoes because it will help you build up all the muscles in your feet that support you.  No Excuses! You will do it if you put your mind to it.  And I put my mind to it today!

Only 2 1/2 Weeks Left... WHAT?

I only have 2 1/2 weeks left of what I would consider my favorite program from Beachbody.  22 Minute Hard Corp is my kind of program- fast paced, active, short duration but fat blast burning.  Running a very close 2nd is 21 Day Fix and who knows maybe when I do that program next time it'll be my favorite again!  Here's a little run down of how I physically and mentally feel on week 6.

Physically I still feel like this program challenges me.  I don't get as sore after doing the workout as I did on week 1 or even week 2 so I know that my body is somewhat getting use to it.  Once I start the workout I really try to push myself because it is such a short workout and when I finish I always am glad that I did.  The core workout that is combined with the cardio day is hard.  I think I will always struggle with Core 2 because of the amount of reps that we do but I try my best and take breaks as needed.  I would say what's hardest for my physically is that there isn't that much stretching and you need to do that on your own.  I haven't been the best at doing it and have noticed that I am getting tighter.  So having said that I will try to stretch more these last 2 1/2 weeks.

Mentally, I would say that because of the shorter workouts I can pretty much tell myself to get up and get them done.  Sometimes I wish there were more variety but that is all in my head because once I push play I enjoy each workout and try my hardest.  What has also been hard mentally is I haven't seen a big difference on the scale but that's why it is so important to take measurements.  They don't lie.  So at the 4 week mark when I retook measurements and had lost over 4 inches total that really put things into perspective for me.  I also had to take a step back from food mentally.  I had to give myself some really strict rules to follow so that I don't cheat.  I did this a little over a week ago and have done really well.  So no sugar for me!!

So, in conclusion.  I really really like this program.  It's physically demanding but short and mentally not super tough for me.  I'm seeing results overall and I'm happy.  I've only missed 4 workouts total and some of those have been on days that I've already ridden Bella and had personal training so I didn't feel the need to workout again.  

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Today was a good day!

Everyone should have a day like I did today where it just gets better and better and you kind of enjoy every minute.

Let's start from the beginning.  Last night after stopping by the bakery again and ordering something that my body can't even digest I decided that it was time to get my act in gear.  I had heard a lot about Whole 30 and I knew I needed to do something like that.  I need rules.  I need guide lines.  I need you to tell me exactly what to do and what not to do.  So after doing a little online research I decided that Whole 30 totally works with 22 Minute Hard Corps.  It's pretty similar just more restrictive.  And since I only have 3 1/2 weeks left on the program I thought it would be best to really try to stay with the diet till the end for the best results.  I know so far my results have been good but imagine if I had been eating correctly the last 4 weeks I think my results so far would have been amazing.

So back to this morning.  I start with my daily cup of coffee and I normally have to have sweetened creamer in it but not this morning.  I did a little almond milk and cinnamon.  Definitely started the day on the right foot.  Then I have a quick appointment at the Dr. for my face/acne and I'm straight to the grocery store after that.  Because now I need some food for the week since I'm doing Whole 30.  I bought plenty of greens and some green peppers, and tomatoes, and cucumbers, and avocados, and a cartoon of eggs to hard boil.  Then I bought some fruit for the week.  I think I'm ready to go.

I get home and make some salads for the week.  Prep is so important.  It's really hard to stay on track if you don't have anything on hand to grab that's good for you.  After that its time for the barn. I love my life!  I go to the barn and spend a large amount of time just grooming Bella, I love grooming her.  I love using tons of different brushes and helping her hair shed out properly.  I like clean horses!  Then I pop on Bella and have very nice warm-up on her.  Today Judy and I decided to switch horses half way through the ride and I was excited to sit on her boy Solo.  It's really good to sit on other horses cause each one is different and it helps you build your tool kit up even more.  Solo is quite different then my girl Bella.  He's lankier, he's loftier, he's lighter, he's more squiggly (that's age he's still very young).  But getting on him was so different.  I was at a lost on what to do and I will say it took quite a while for me to figure out how to ride him but I think that by the end I was starting to get him a little and he was understanding me a little.  Now during my ride on him I stopped and watched Judy on Bella. Wow!  My horse is gorgeous.  Judy rides her beautifully and the picture was quite lovely.  Next time I'll try to get a video so you can see what I'm talking about.

After a great time at the barn it was time to head to personal training (had a quick salad in between) and I really like my current workout there.  I enjoy my time with my personal trainer Dona, she is just a wonderful person.  So, I have a good workout and head to Mom's Organic Market to pick up a gift certificate for the winner of my last challenge group and while there I find some very yummy delicious snacks that are gluten free, non- gmo, and just plain delicious.

You must try these they are just sooo good.  Then I head home where I get a call from my hubby Dane that he is on his way home.  I asked him if he wanted to work out with me and then go fly the drone.  He says yes to both. Woohoo!  This day just gets better and better.  

So, Dane gets home and we do Resistance 3 from the 22 Minute Hard Corps program.

It's pretty tough and but we pushed through and had a great time working out together.  Then we head out to the park to fly the drone and we take Zoskia.  We had a great time flying and video taping Kia running around having a great time.  I really enjoy seeing Dane happy and he really likes his drone so its great getting to go out with him and fly it. 

What's also fantastic is Dane is a fantastic cook.  He cooks dinner almost every night and I am so lucky.  Here was our dinner tonight.

And that's about it.  I think the day is done.  It was a good good day and I hope everyone get to have days like this.

4 weeks down PT results

Wow I can't believe that we have already done 4 weeks of the 22 Minute Hard Corp program.  Half way through and the results are starting to show.  Super excited to share with you guys.  First lets go over my PT results.

Push-ups 1 minute                     Week 1 -25
                                                   Week 4- 41

Squat Thrust 1 minute               Week 1- 26
                                                   Week 4- 37

Pull-ups non-stop                       Week 1- 5
                                                   Week 4- 7

Jumping Jacks 1 Minute            Week 1- 75
                                                   Week 4- 85

Plank                                         Week 1- 1:33
                                                  Week 4- 2:08

I would say that there is improvement! Okay now on to the weight and measurements.  Like I've said in some of my previous post my eating hasn't been 100% great, more like 60% good and 30% okay and 10% not so good.  But even with not being completely on par with my eating I still saw some good results.  Starting weight was 152 after 4 weeks 148.  I'll take it. And I've lost a little over 4 inches over all. Yay!  While I didn't feel like I was seeing a ton of results at first it really is starting to make a difference.  Four more weeks to go to finish the program and I can't wait to see where I end up!

Inspired by others.

(post workout stretching with the furbabies)

When Thursday afternoon rolls around I'm normally MIA from my blog and facebook.  That's because I'm at work at the spa and I'm busy (which is great) but I don't have time to get online and get things done.  I started to feel guilty about this last night. I really wanted to write a post for this blog but I was just plain ole exhausted.  So I put my laptop down and went to bed.  So here I am this morning ready to get things done!

I want to share how amazing it is to see other people on their own journey to be fitter and healthier. No names mentioned but just my own personal take away.  Yesterday, I had a client who has joined my challenge groups and is doing the 21 Day Fix, she is in maintenance mode now so she is only working out 3 days a week and following the eating guide 5 days of the week. But Wow she looks amazing and she said she feels great both inside and out, both physically and mentally.  She tried on a skirt the other day and purchased it in a size that she has never been in her adult life, she is the fittest and smallest she has ever been!  That's AWESOME!

Then I have one of my challengers who inspires me everyday.  She is in her 50's and she is killing it.  She started off with the 21 Day Fix program and when she started in December she couldn't do one full push-up.  She did 15 push-ups the other day.  Say What?? That's AMAZING!  She has lost 35lbs total and 12 inches overall.  And now she is doing the 22 Minute Hard Corp with my test group.  And she is powering through this tough program.  I am beyond proud of her but also so inspired.

So yesterday after I got off of work I just wanted to sit on the couch and watch tv, but because of ladies like these two I got home changed into my workout gear and pushed play on my Cardio 1 and Core 1 for 22 Minute Hard Corp.  And I felt great afterwards physically, then I was able to sit on the couch and watch tv with my hubby.  It was a good night.

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Off and On

Yesterday I hand to make a tough decision not to do my workout which was Resistance 1 from the 22 Minute Hard Corp program.  We are on week 4 of this program and I am loving it but sometimes you need to listen to your body.

Wednesday is one of my days off work and I normally pack it with all the things that I love.  I get to ride Bella and have my personal training.  Since, I started this program I have been doing the prescribed workout and riding Bella and doing my personal training.  I will say that I'm tired at the end of the day but it hasn't been bad.  Well, yesterday I woke up and needed to get some work done for Beachbody so I just didn't get my workout in before I needed to get ready to go to the barn.  I head down to the barn and end up having a fantastic lesson on Bella.  Then I go to my personal training and have a very good workout.  I also have a massage planned later that day and boy did I need it.  Since, I have been working out 6 days a week along with all my other activities my body has gotten very tight and has a lot of knots.  My massage therapist spends the majority of our hour working on my back and it was great.  Afterwards I have a decision to make, am I going to workout after this?  I decided that after getting such good work done on my back that the pluses of not working out outweighed actually working out.  So, I didn't do my prescribed workout yesterday and I didn't beat myself up about it.

Now on to today where I did get my workout in and it is a new workout.  Cardio 3 is Killer.  Here is a little taste of the craziness that I love so much.

There is no magic pill.

Reaching our fitness, health, weight goals can be very daunting. And so many of us are looking for an easy way to reach said goals.  But there is no Magic Pill.  There is no quick fix.  There is only committing yourself to a lifestyle of eating healthy and exercising regularly.  That doesn't mean that you can't enjoy your life.  Just the opposite in fact.  When you start treating your body right and start feeding it healthy foods and exercising on a regular basis you will see that you feel better all around.  It takes time to develop good habits and I have found that it really helps to have a support network.  Have an accountability partner.  The more you are transparent with others the more you will be honest with yourself.  When others can see what you are doing they can help you through the rough patches, they can cheer you on, they can offer you support.  And in return you will be doing all of those things for them too.

When I do my daily workouts I share them with my groups.  They cheer me on, they tell me how amazing I'm doing.  They help me see all the positives.  They don't let me beat myself up if the scale isn't saying what I want it to.  They remind me that the scale doesn't define me and set my moods.  They tell me I am a beautiful, strong woman.  I have found such positive strength with my challengers and I feel like I couldn't do this journey without their support.  If you need to find something like this please let me know by filling out the form below.  Find your group, get support and start down the path to being healthy and fit.

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Started my 4th week on the 22 Minute Hard Corp program by Beachbody and got to try Resistance 3 for the first time.  Can I say I loved it.  

So I have totally figured out what type of program I like.   Fast paced, body weight or lighter weights.  Doesn't take a long time to do the exercise but is pretty intense during the workout.  21 Day Fix, 21 Day Fix Extreme, and 22 Minute Hard Corp are my type of programs.  I really wanted to love The Master's Hammer and Chisel but I had a very difficult time finding the motivation to do the workouts because of the type of structure.  I may try it again this summer we'll see.

Some short videos of today's workout. Loved it.

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Hubby has a sense of humor!

Well, if you can't laugh then you don't have a sense of humor!  Dane, called me down to the basement to check out what he was doing and this was the result.  WHAT?? Too funny.  He knows me so well, I had a very good laugh.  And then I started craving some chocolate cake. LOL

Okay lets do a quick update on how I am doing with the workout program and eating.  So far out of the entire 3 weeks I have missed only 1 workout (and that was yesterday).  I feel strong overall and the workouts seem to be getting easier physically but a little harder mentally since I know what is coming up next.  Once I push through the minor mental block I really enjoy getting the workout done.  Again its only 22 or 33 minutes long so its not that bad.

Now on to the eating part.  We are suppose to be doing clean eating with portion control and I would say that 65% of the time I'm doing good.  I want to be able to say that for the rest of the program I will do better with 85-100% eating great! My food prep has been going well but somehow I find myself at one of the local bakery shops after work.  Yummy for my tummy but not good if your trying to eat clean.  Every once in a while its okay but I've been doing it more then once in awhile.  Oops!  Now back on track for the rest of the program.

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Cauliflower pizza Yummy for my tummy!

Today I made cauliflower pizza.  If you haven't tried it you should.  It's actually pretty yummy and not that hard to make.  And I can say that because I am not that good in the kitchen.  I will also say that I'm horrible at measuring things so honestly I do a pinch of this and a dash of that but I will try to give you accurate amounts.

Here is the ingredient list for the dough

1. medium size head of cauliflower- preferably organic

2. dash of koser salt

3. 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 

4. 1/2 teaspoon dried basil

5. 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

6. about 1/4 cup or a little more Parmesan cheese

7. about 1/4 cup or a little more mozzarella cheese

8. 1 egg

-preheat the over to 450 degrees while mixing everything.  If you have a pizza stone then feel free to throw that in the oven while your preheating

-cut your cauliflower into florets you really don't need the stems.  Blend or food process florets into a little rice like bits

-microwave cauliflower rice bits for 4 minutes

-let cool then put cauliflower bits into a towel and ring it out.  A lot of water will come out, try your hardest to get as much moisture out as possible this will help with the finished product

-mix all the ingredients with your hands in large bowl. 

-spread on parchment paper and form pizza shaped dough

-slide into pizza stone or baking sheet and cook for 10-15 minutes

-add sauce and cheese and any other toppings and bake for another 8-10 minutes

That's it!  Let me know if you make it and how it turns out.

Wednesday was all about love!

Started the day off with a this great scripture verse and I think it set the tone for the rest of my day.
Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things, Love Never Fails.

I Corinthians 13:7

This Wednesday just turned out to truly be an amazing day.  So let me take you through it for a bit.  On week 2 day 3 of 22 Minute Hard Corp and I really want to stay committed to doing this program so even though I had a pretty active day ahead of me I still got up and pressed play because I mean come on I can do it for 22 minutes.  Did Resistance 1 today and I do like this workout until the very end when you have to do the bonus round of fast feet, burpee, pushups!  Did it and felt pretty good afterwards. 

Then it was on to the barn for a lesson on Bella with Judy Whyte.  Needless to say we had a super awesome lesson and even went through a 3rd level test for the first time but I'm going to give Bella a post all to herself so I'll go into detail there.  But I was incredibly proud of my Bella for doing a test in a level that I never thought she would be able to.  Hard work has paid off there.

Then it was time for my personal training at Trinity Fitness with one of my favorite people my personal trainer Dona Batten.  I had a new workout today and was excited to see what was in store for me.  (the setup for my personal training is that I get a new program every month and build on it for the month)  I made a little video of some of my favorite moves today.  But I loved this workout and will be looking forward to doing it for the next 4 weeks!

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How I start my day. Everyday!

The beauty of Shakeology is that it is a full meal replacement shake not just a protein shake.  It has all the vitamins and nutrients I need in one of my meals.  So for me this is a complete no brainer, I have one everyday for breakfast.  I start my day off right with my daily dose of dense nutrition and it sets the tone for the rest of my day.  Start off eating healthy and you will normally stay on a better track when making decisions when it comes to food throughout the day.

Shakeology has a load of yummy goodness that is good for my body.  Shakeology is a superfood formula that is designed to give your body a combination of nutrients to help you with energy, reduce cravings, and support your immune system.  It has a super-protein blend of whey, sacha inchi, chia, flax, quinoa, amaranth, brown rice and pea.  It's anti-oxidant blend has things like acai, bilberry, goji berry, grape seed, and green tea as well as other super fruits.  Shakeology also has a phyto-nutrient  blend of moringa, chlorella, spirulina, spinach, barely grass, kamut grass, wheat grass, and oat grass.  It also has a adaptogen blend that supports the immune system and a probiotic/digestive blend that can help improve digestion.

I mean after reading all of that how can you not want to drink it.  And here's another great thing I make mine taste like a giant delicious milkshake!  Yep its also delicious (at least I think so the way I make mine!

If you are interested in trying it at all please email me at Kellyrose.kcr@gmail.com  We'll figure out which flavor is right for you!

My Food Prep is boring but who cares!

I think it is really important to set yourself up for success.  And one of the best ways to do that is to prep some food for the week.  It doesn't always have to take a ton of time.  Sometime it does if you are making more elaborate meals or making a few different options.  But for me lately it has just been a super delicious salad.  Yep that's been it.  A salad that pretty much has it all.  So here is what I've been doing.  And don't worry these aren't all for me.  One of my co-workers likes my prep foods so she pays me for a few lunches a week.  So she has been on a salad kick with me!

3 different bags of greens.  (most of the time whats on sale)
chickpeas (rinsed)
3 different bell peppers (orange, red, yellow)
Turkey breast
Feta Cheese
cucumbers
Hard boiled egg
avocado

Well balanced and delicious!

From Start to Finish

On Saturday's I have a hard time getting up early to work out.  It's my earliest day of the week for work.  My first client is booked at 8:30 so I need to leave the house pretty early.  Today the alarm went off and I just couldn't bring myself to get up.  I hit snooze and slept for a little longer.  It was bliss.  Then I started the day right with my daily dose of dense nutrition, Shakeology.  I love starting my day with my shake.  It taste delicious and I feel like I'm getting a treat.

Work was super busy, pretty much booked back to back with clients.  I had a quick lunch which was a great salad I had prepared earlier in the week and a snack of yogurt with granola.  Then I finished my day and started walking to my car.  Well, on the way to my car I have to pass a few cafe/pastry shops.  Today I didn't make it past The Dogtag Barkery.  UH OH. I walked in and ordered a delicious slice of raspberry cheesecake and can I say that it was totally worth it.  It was one of the best slices of cheesecake.  Now this is what I will say.  Do not walk past a bakery when you are hungry!

Now I shouldn't have had the cheesecake because I am part of a "test" group that is doing the complete program of 22 Minute Hard Corp.  But I had it and I wasn't going to let it derail me.  So I got home totally exhausted and pushed play.  Yep, you read it right I pushed Play.  I did the prescribed workout for today which is Resistance 1.  I did have to modify things because I was tired but I still did it because I promised myself that I would.  I promised myself that I would do the best of my ability to stick with this program.

So there you have it.  The day started off on the right foot with my Shakeology then veered off with the yummy cheesecake and got back on track with a good workout.  This is to say don't let a bad choice ruin your day.  See the whole picture there is so much more to it then one bad choice.