Final Results...21 Day Fix Extreme!

So it's Day 22!  I actually completed the 21 Day Fix Extreme from start to finish. 

While I did miss a few workouts every now and then due to teaching my own fitness classes and learning a new routine...what I didn't miss...was keeping my nutrition in check.  I followed the plan, I didn't cheat...except if you call me having a a couple TBSP of almond butter instead of TSP of almond butter a cheat.  Which technically it was a cheat...

But I didn't have one piece of candy, I didn't have one drop of alcohol, I didn't have anything that wasn't on my meal plan.  And to me...that was an accomplishment all in itself. 

I learned that I like to add weights into my workout routine...I've always been a cardio girl, and these workouts challenged me. I learned to try some new foods...and they were good.  For example, I had never had butternut squash or a poached egg before.  Now...I truly like them.  And made some butternut squash for me to snack on this week.

I feel accomplished that I stuck to it when I said I was going to.  I feel good that even though my personal life may have lead me to cheat and endulge on some things that I shouldn't have...I was able to be strong and GET. IT. DONE. 

My food prep on Sunday is something I truly enjoyed doing and will plan to continue that process. 

Today, I used my blue container to portion out my hummus.  I put my blueberries in my purple container...even though it's Day 22.  It's a habit, I liked it...and I LOVE how I feel.  My body just feels so much better.

I would be lying to you if I didn't already eat a Hershy's mini candy bar this morning.  I did...and yes...it's ok.  I feel like I deserve that piece of chocolate.  It tasted great!  But that's all I needed. On with my day! 

I will be enjoying some cocktails with my girlfriends on Friday night....I'm human.  And I enjoy doing HUMAN things.  But what I've learned from this is that everything is in moderation.  I'm going to continue with the meal planning, using the containers for portion control, recipes that I liked during the process, and continue my journey to be as healthy as I can. 

It wasn't about weight loss for me this time.  It was about staying committed.  It was about getting more toned. It was about feeling better.  AND....it worked...all of it.  4.5 lbs and 5 inches gone. 

Here are my results...I'm pretty pleased!  I accomplished something...and that's what it is all about. 


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Drink Something Green???

I will be honest,  I've been drinking Shakeology for over a year and as all of you know...I love it.

BUT...I have never tried the Greenberry. I was scared of the color. It's just something about it being green that made think I wouldn't like it.

I kept hearing everyone say it was good, but I just never truly believed them.

UNTIL...I actually tried it. Yes.. it was good. Actually very good! I kept it simple and added water and frozen strawberries. It was a very nice change to my regular vanilla or chocolate recipes that I've been used to.

So there you have it...from a skeptic to a believer...Greenberry is good! I may just switch my shipment to add it to my rotation. :)

Mind Blown...Creator of Shakeology explains to me why I NEED it!

I know that I love Shakeology.  I know that it tastes good.  I know that it helped me lose weight.  I know that it gives me energy and helps me sleep better.  I know that it's quick and easy for me to use for breakfast...But after getting off of a webinar with the creator of Shakeology himself...

I'm just that much more of a believer in Shakeology...and will probably drink it forever.  Hands down, I'm sold, it will be something that drink DAILY.

He was asked about new flavors and why they have more like some other brands do...His answer about everything being natural, no chemicals, and having anchor ingredients to give flavor to Shakeology stood out to me.  It's no wonder there isn't a Berries n'Cream Shake.  That would need to have artificial sweeteners in that to give it that flavor.  Shakeology WILL NOT do that.

Why is Shakeology more expensive than other brands?
They go out of their way to make sure that all ingredients that they say are "in the bag" are actually in the bag in the the proper state that we need them to be in.  There is no GMO's in Shakeology and they pay more for that to be the case.

I could go on and on...but I'm so glad that I have chosen to invest in my health and fuel my body at least 1 time per day with the nutrition it craves.  Call me crazy, call me biased...but I absolutely will drink Shakeology everyday.  My health is that important to me!