Arbonne Pure Mint Deodorant

I have tried NUMEROUS deodorants without aluminum in them and have spent many days smelling because of them.  When I found out Arbonne had a deodorant that was aluminum free I was instantly relieved.   I know that whatever Arbonne makes turns to gold and I was extremely excited to try it! 

Well, I got it in the mail yesterday and I tried it out today!  I put it on pretty heavy and then strutted off to work.  Anybody that knows me knows that I am an over sharer.   I tell everybody everything.  Whoops!  So I was taking to my co-workers about my deodorant and one of them brought up this amazing thought about sweating.  Our bodies sweat to get rid of the crap inside and if we are blocking off the sweat with aluminum, not only are we trapping that crap inside but we are also pushing aluminum in us!  Ugh!  Even more reason to wear non-aluminum deodorant!   

So did it work!?  Yes!!!  I was sweating pretty much all day and at the end of the day I still smelled fresh and minty! 

I did put my normal aluminum filled deodorant back on for Zumba because I sweat so much and I don't want eveybody to leave my class because I smell so bad!  

I'm going to try it Saturday during Zumba and I will let you know how it goes.  

In the meantime, let me know if you want to try it!  I accidentally bought an extra! 

Arbonne Detox Day 20 - 28

The last week of the detox was great. 

Everything was so easy!  No cravings and feeling great!  Nothing unexpected and by this time our diet and schedule have become second nature. 

In fact, on Monday a sweet little third grader came to my room and gave me a sugary cupcake.  Little did she know how much that cupcake would hurt me!  I've been getting really generous with my sugary snacks lately and giving them away to whomever will take them!  So I walked to the classroom beside me and gave it to one of the aids in there that was happy to receive it!  I didn't even want to eat it.  The thought of that cupcake made me sick to my stomach.  I consider that a HUGE win!  

We finished out the 28 days with flying colors! Not to say it wasn't hard because it seriously was very very hard.  

I'm very nervous about adding foods back in because I feel and look so good that I know I was allergic to something.  Crossing my fingers that it isn't dairy!!  

So over the 28 days I have lost 6.8 pounds, which is HUGE for me.  I am back down to the weight that I was at pre-college, something I didn't think I could actually do.  

I'll keep you guys posted on how I feel as I add things in.  

Arbonne Detox Day 19

Today was a day of reconciliation.  After Eric and I had it out last night about many things.   Which is completely healthy for us.  We always feel a little raw and emotional the next day.  So that is how today felt.  Raw. 

2 more days of the 7-day Clense and it is definitely taking a toll on us.   Something must be working because we are not feeing normal. 

Today after lunch we planned to go to indy for the day/night and meet up with friends for dinner.  So, we planned ahead and made wise decisions.   Here is everything that we packed.  

We ended up eating hummus at a place where everything is served organic and free range.  That was fun and yummy.  

Then we hung around for a while with some friends and went to supper at a fabulous place called Bagger Daves that has vegan and gluten free options!  It was sooo yummy!   

Great night.  Great food.  And we stayed true to the detox!  

Arbonne Detox Day 18

Today I was tired.  I don't remember a Friday that I have not been tired, lol.  It always seems that by Friday my steam has just ran out!  

I taught a fun lesson at school about John Williams and the kids loved it.  I have been really trying to cherish the kids that I work with.  They are each such a beautiful creation of God.  

I definitely should have brought a fizz stick or 3 to work to keep me going.  So tired!  

After school I stayed and we finished casting the musical.  It was extremely difficult but I am glad it's over and now I am super excited to work with these wonderful kids I casted! 

After I posted it Eric and I went to the grocery store while we were both hungry, tired, and crabby. Because we had nothing to cook for supper.   Not a good idea.  I don't know how we managed to get through the store without biting each other's heads off.  Well, we might have a couple of times.  Oh yeah and we went way over budget!  Of course.  Lol. Never again.  Always go shopping on a full belly.

Eric and I continued to bicker throughout the night until we finally got tired of it, sat down, and got to the bottom of what was going on.  It's amazing what can happen when two people decide to be honest and open about how they feel.  Figured out that we just needed to take a step back and realize why we were doing the detox and lean more on our maker.  

God is so good.  

We did have an amazing dinner.  We made lettuce leaf tacos!  

So we got grass fed, organic beef and we sautéed it in the skillet with onions and then added this chipotle line seasoning we had in our cabinet.  Instead of tortillas we used lettuce leaves, instead of sour cream we used avacado, instead of cheese we used vegan cheese, and we cut up some cilantro and it was SO YUMMY!!  Give it a try sometime! 

Have a great night!  

Arbonne Detox day 17

Today was a great day.  I had a fine arts day with my students, I got to teach choir after school, and then I got to go to IWU to have tea with my good friend Mary!  It was such a wonderful time meeting with her. 

I haven't noticed any huge symptoms being on the 7-Day Clense part of the detox.  I am feeling very tired today but I'm pretty sure that's from lack of sleep and over stress.   Although, it could be a symptom of my body purging toxins.  My body is working hard! 

Tea with Mary was wonderful.  She is such a beautiful person inside and out and every chance I get to meet with her is a joy.   

Eric and I have been a crabby with each other recently.  Detoxing is stressful sometimes and it can really try your patience when all you want is a big cheesy pizza dispite how bad said pizza is for you.  

Self-control, disapline and remembering that our bodies are Gods temple and we need to take care of them are being constantly tested in us.   I find myself leaning on God a lot this week.  Thank God He is strong because I am so weak. 

Arbonne Detox Day 16

Today I had to teach my two Zumba classes right after I leave from school.  So in the morning I made three shakes-breakfast, lunch, pre/post recovery shake. And loaded them in my blender bottle.  If you work out for more than 60min you need to drink a recovery shake with a banana in it!  Even then, I still had trouble getting enough calories!  How long have I been not getting enough calories on workout days and sending my body into starvation mode!?  

I thought I would share some of my healthy snacks I've been eating:

-almonds, lots of almonds

-almond butter with celery or apple

-Arbonne fit chews 

-chia seed pudding 

-carrots 

-Arbonne fizz stick 

-avacado (I LOVE AVACADO) 

-fried egg in coconut oil

These are what get me through the day.  I have to snack.  I get so hungry and awful feeling if I don't snack.  

Eric has started adding another shake on top of his morning shake, regular lunch, and dinner.  He is trying to get as many calories as possible. 

Thanks for reading!

Arbonne Detox Day 15

Today was great!   I held auditions after school for my musical and was able to withstand eating papa john's pizza that I ordered for the high school volunteers.   

I drank my cleanse and I actually had trouble because I wanted to drink it super fast and that isn't good for you.  You are supposed to drink to super slow...  So I had to pace myself.  

Overall, great day.  Felt good and energized all day.