Confidence is PRICELESS!

This is a picture of my husband and I ready for a night out for a fundraiser.  This was the first time in a long time that I was excited to go out and already had an outfit in mind. 

A couple months ago going out with my husband and friends would have had me in a state of anxiety. The thought of going through my closet and trying on dozens of outfits that were too small or wearing something over sized to hide all the rolls.  

I was also really good at finding reasons not to even go to the event or reasons why not to go even at the last minute. I hated to go out and feel uncomfortable in an outfit that I had to settle for just because it was the only thing that remotely fit.  

When I first set out on this journey I was in it for one thing a "quick fix" to loose weight and get skinny.  I never dreamed that this path I was on was going to be so life changing for myself and family.  The feeling of confidence isn't in the size of jeans I wear but the feeling that I have of accomplishment.   

I did work hard at it and sometimes fell short of my goals but the encouragement, friendships, confidence, and accomplishments are definitively by far more important then the weight loss. 

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It's NOT Will Power.... it is SCIENCE!

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I have been getting a lot of questions from friends and family about my journey and the number one comment is "I wish I had your willpower".  I thought to myself that is so funny I have no willpower.  That is why I am here .  

If willpower came in a pill, drink, book,  or from a as seen on tv commercial I would have it.  I had tried everything and every diet to loose weight and for awhile that would work but then I didn't see the results and the pounds would add up again I would be hungry, frustrated, and defeated.  I began to think that I was never gonna happen for me and I should just accept my body the way it was FAT.
I couldn't  imagine what I was doing wrong as it was I was cutting my calories and working out 2 times a day and taking energy drinks, adding protein powder to everything and still nothing.  Below is the viscous cycle I kept falling into.

Then I seen this "new quick fix"it said 21 Days and loose 15- 20 lbs .. hey again no willpower out of desperation I messaged this girl I never met and never heard of but she had something I thought would work and what it was only 21 days, perfect. So she messaged me back and gave me all this info and video's and blogs on all the information about it and guess what I did? I seen her website link she attached and went and bought it not watching anything or knowing anything about it .. she could have been selling be me a bag of flour for all I cared but it looked like a "QUICK FIX".

So on ward with my journey the first week great.. lost weight, the second week great.. lost weight and so on .. I kept thinking the whole time I feel great, I am loosing weight, and my energy is thru the roof, and I am happy. Everyone started to wonder what I was doing and where they could get it ... again no will power so I thought  I can sell it, keep me accountable, make some money, and loose weight.

I have been coaching and going thru the programs and still had the question in the back of my mind WHY is this working? When is it going to stop working? Am I just going to gain it all back?  So I started doing some research into it and why should I tell someone else to buy it when I only bought it because I thought it was a quick fix.  The first couple months of coaching I was just telling people you have to buy it to get into a challenge group, you should buy it because it tastes good, all I could really say is that Shakeology makes you feel good, stops your cravings, and gives you energy. Now I want to know more why does it do this and why should I tell people to buy it.

Here comes the interesting part it is really all science based now being a RN that really sparks my interest.

Even when eating whole foods and making good nutrition choices the JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association)  estimates that an individual would have to eat an average of 27,575 calories A DAY in order to become 100% sufficient in all 27 essential micro-nutrients based on the recommended daily intake guidelines.  Here is the whole article if you want to check it out.  The study has concluded that when we are deficient in these key nutrients there is an 80% increased risk of  becoming overweight and obese.  Not only that,  the other risks associate with it is resistance to infection, birth defects, cancer, heart disease and osteoporosis.


I have learned that the symptom of irritability, cravings, tiredness, and mental fog are all symptoms of being nutrient deficient, and by cutting calories and exercising excessively you are all depleting the body of what it needs most. There is no such thing as a bad exercise but there is such thing a thing as a bad NUTRITION.

Once I started fueling my body with the nutrients it craved and eating enough to fuel my body that is why the weight started coming off..  WEIGHT LOSS is a bi-product of GOOD NUTRITION..ahhhh that's the KEY!

So what does Shakeology provide?
A WHOLE days worth of DENSE NUTRITION and those KEY nutrients to feed your body!

Here is a great article on What's in Shakeology? AND WHY? 

So are you ready to try it?

Are you ready to fuel your body?

Your in LUCK! 

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Black Bean Brownies (to die for!)

Oh Yummo!

That's all I have to say about these!!!

I was so skeptical about trying them and I am so glad that I did!

I mad them for my mommy group and they chose these over the box brownie and what is cool it that these are healthy for you no chemicals, artificial flavorings, or coloring.

Try them you will not be disappointed. 

To print out just right click on recipe and save as a picture! Don't tell anyone what's in it before they try them... They will never know! 

I changed up this recipe a little the orignal is at: 

http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2012/09/06/no-flour-black-bean-brownies/

Roasted Veggies

ROASTED VEGGIES

This quick and easy side dish is great for any meal

These are some of the favorite veggies to use:
Asparagus
Brussels Sprouts
Zucchini
Squash (butternut, acorn ect)
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Carrots
Eggplant

Cut up the veggies and drizzle with EVOO and then add some seasonings:
Sea Salt
Pepper
Garlic Powder
Parmesan Cheese
toss then spread on baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees until tender

Cajun Salmon and Avocado Salsa

My family likes fish but never really to experimental when it came to fish dishes.  I had seen something similar to this recipe and just added my own twist on it. I am also learning about spices and different flavors that mix well and this was a whole family WINNER!  It is super easy with little prep and quick cook time. 

I mixed up the avocado salsa first and set it aside! 

                                                

Then it is time to season the Salmon - frozen works but I got a beautiful piece of fresh salmon that was so much better tasting.

I love to use my counter top grill it is easy to clean up and gives a great taste with out adding extra cooking oil just a spray of olive oil or coconut oil and you are set.

I served this to the family with a side of ROASTED VEGGIES get the recipe here! 

Lunch Time Challenge!

What do you do on your LUNCH BREAK?

If I told you that you could get in a workout, healthy lunch, and save money would you DO IT?

Here is my LUNCH BREAK challenge.. I am starting a challenge group just for YOU!

Most everyone gets a 30 min lunch break whether they work or stay at home.

*****Start the clock here we go:*****

NOON


Access Beachbody On Demand from where ever you have a wireless connection and use your phone, tablet, or computer and stream the 10 Minute Trainer

Do the 10 min Trainer

Today was Total Body Cardio

The whole program is available at Beachbody On Demand










The workout is OVER at:

I still have time for a HEALTHY lunch

My Healthiest Meal of the Day

One of my favorite recipes--- Find it here-- HIDE YOUR SPINACH--

TIME CHECK 

With 5 min to spare you have time to enjoy your shake and RELAX !

So you probably think that it is going to cost a bunch of MONEY because you are getting a whole library of  workouts on the go and of course Shakeology!

How much $$$ do you spend on a lunch now $5-$8 -$10 and that is usually the basic sandwich or salad. Do you find yourself in a fast food drive -  thru at least once a week?

So are you ready to take the LUNCH TIME CHALLENGE?

Here is the cost!

LIMITED TIME OFFER $140

you get 30 DAYS of SHAKEOLOGY

and 90 DAYS of access to all your favorite programs on BEACHBODY ON DEMAND!

Here's the MATH

A workout and meal for less then $5.00 ... Why not you have to eat something anyway for lunch.

Now contact me for details on THE LUNCH TIME CHALLENGE!

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Popeye Eggs

My family call this quick hot breakfast ... POPEYE EGGS!

Can you guess why??? YEP -- is packed full of SPINACH!

It is a simple way to get a good start to your day and power through those tough cravings!

2 Eggs (1 Red)

Spinach ( 1 Green) 

1 piece of Ezekiel Bread

Add spinach to a hot fry pan and then add beaten eggs

Scramble up and place on top of a toasted piece of Ezekiel Bread! 

Grab and Go!

POPEYE defiantly knew that SPINACH was a SUPER FOOD! Did you know that Spinach has:

Anti - Cancer Benifits

Anti - Inflamatory Properites 

Promotes Bone Health

Find more info at : http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=43

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HAVE A HEALTHY DAY!