Arbonne Detox Day 8

Today I did not have a snow day (PRAISE THE LORD) so I was really able to put my detoxing body to the test!  I was very worried about energy levels and cravings throughout the day.  Turns out, I was just fine!  I had enough energy to carry me through all 7 of my music classes and I felt very good while doing it! 

I did get hungry around 11, but I always get hungry then so I ate some almonds and a fit chew that I packed and I was good to go!  

I'm actually liking not having to take my lunch box to school, I just take my blender bottle with my pre-made shake in it and that's it!

So, tomorrow will really be the true test.  Can I make it through waking up at 6:00am, collaboration in the morning, choir after school, and then 2 Zumba classes!? (Why do I do this stuff to myself!?) 

I guess we'll know tomorrow (if I make it)

See ya! 

Arbonne Detox Day 7

Well, we had another snow day so I was at home all day.  Nothing too exciting except my amazing Zumba classes!  So many people came out and we had a blast!  I haven't been feeling deprived of energy at all on those days even though I am burning an extra 800-1000 calories!  I just make sure that I am eating enough (which of course is fun) and I'm good!

Since I have to make it though 2 high impact Zumba classes, I have been making a full shake minus the fat and drinking half before and the other half as my recovery.  This helps me get enough calories and gives me energy to make it through class. 

All in all it was a great day!  

This is my class!  

Arbonne Detox Day 6

By now the detox diet is becoming easy for us.  The routine and adjusting to no sugar, gluten, or dairy is working for us!  

We still need to learn how to travel without eating like crud so if anybody has any idea how to do that, please comment below!  

We didn't try any new recipes for shakes, just our normal ones.  But Eric did make an amazing fried rice for supper!  Ask him how he does it.  

We weigh in tomorrow morning, I'll let you know how that goes!  

Woohoo!  Week 1 of detox is over!! 

Arbonne Detox Day 5

Day 5 was a nice and lazy day.  I got up, had my morning shake and detox tea and then headed out to teach my morning Zumba class.  

I was so worn out from Pound last night that it was kind of tough for me.  I felt weaker and more tired but I'm pretty sure it was because of how hard I worked at Pound last night.   I only worked out 45min so I didn't get a recover shake =( 

I came home and I ate my 3 ingredient Chia Seed Pudding with some strawberries to recover a bit. About an hour after I made my lunch shake and it was soooo.... yummy. 

My lunch shake was:

1 Cup unsweetened almond coconut milk-blend

2 Scoop Arbonne Chocolate protein powder

1 Cup Organic Spinach

1/2 Cup Organic Strawberries

1 Tsp Sunflower Seed Butter

I quickly got hungry about an hour after lunch I ate an entire avocado!  I burned a lot of calories at Zumba and I really felt like I needed it.  It's important I don't let myself go into starvation mode. 

After lunch Eric went on a 14 mile run while it was like 5 DEGREES OUTSIDE!!  YES 14 MILES!! He's so cool.  I made him a very dense recovery shake.  See Eric doesn't want to lose any weight, in fact, he wants to gain it!  So this was his.  Try not to be too jealous. 

Eric's big ole shake:

1 Cup Unsweetened Almond Coconut Milk-Blend

2 Scoops Arbonne Vanilla Protein Powder

1 Organic Banana 

1/2 Cup Organic Blueberries 

1 T Organic unsweetened coconut 

2 T Organic Almonds

1/2 Cup Water (to make it easier to drink after a run)

He loved it after that huge run and it is holding him over so far. 

Eric and I are going to make Chicken breasts, black eyed peas, and broccoli for supper!  I am supper excited about that!  And then we are going to go to the movies!!   I can't wait!  We haven't been on a date in way to long.  I'll let you know how the popcorn temptation goes tomorrow.  =/

Arbonne Detox Day 4

The rest of day four was great!  After my tasty Almond Joy shake I went to Pound Rockout Workout (which is my favorite strength training excercise if you don't know what it is, check it out here: www.poundfit.com) 

Pound was great, I felt very strong and I pushed myself very hard in all of the routines.  I made a recovery shake before I left and I drank it right after I was done.  

This is what I did for that:

1 Scoop of Arbonne Chocolate Protein Shake

1/2 Cup of Almond/Coconut blend milk

1/2  Banana 

1/2 Cup Blue Berries

Ice 

It was yummy and made me feel revived and refreshed after a hard workout. 

For supper we had gluten free/dairy free pizza.  This was interesting.  lol

For the crust, we used brown rice flour, baking soda, olive oil, and salt to make a St. Louis style cracker thin crust.  It turned out pretty good for being gluten free.   

The veggies and chicken on top was pretty good.  But the dairy free cheese left a lot to be desired.  I think it would have been better without any cheese at all!  I just wanted it to taste like yummy fresh mozzarella and it wasn't.  =(

If I were to make that pizza again, I would put more veggies and I would find healthy pepperoni!

I am glad my energy is back up and I feel good to work out.

YAY DETOX!  

Biggest thing Eric and I are missing: going out.  We basically realized that it is not going to be easy to go out with our friends for drinks or anything while doing the detox.  Also, we really wanted to make a spontaneous trip to Chicago but quickly realized that our favorite things to do in Chicago were eat and drink things that aren't on our approved list.  So we decided it would be way too tempting. 

Thanks for reading!  Have a wonderful day!

Arbonne 28 Day Detox Beginning

I have decided to become an Arbonne Independent Consultant and with that Eric and I have decided to commit to better health throughout our lives.  

We had been eating pretty clean before the holidays, mainly because our budget didn't allow for us to go out to eat.  But once the holidays hit, so did the weight around the waist (not for Eric....  bless his skinny body).   We intentionally chose to do the detox after the holidays because we knew we would be traveling and not treating our bodies very kindly.  I think one of our main factors was to nip the cravings in the butt before they began to effect our bodies even more.  

We both understand that our bodies are God's temple and what we put into them matters.  You are what you eat.  For real.  

Anyway, I am going to be blogging about how we are doing with it and what are bodies are doing every day.  Should be interesting?  Not sure, but let's give it a try and I hope you are along for the ride!

We are on Day 4 right now so I will first give you a recap of how it's been going. 

DAY 1

One word can describe this: STRUGGLE.   We had been eating so horrible that monday was a huge shock.  Not only that but our jobs started again, I taught Zumba for the first time in 2 weeks, and the biggest adjustment of all hit us hard: no coffee.  

I would be lying if I said it was an easy day.  I felt tired and hungry all day.  =( 

DAY 2 

A little bit easier for both of us but still hard.  We both had snow days so I went over to my friends house to catch up and help her with some cleaning and she had sweets everywhere!!  Did I mention that mother nature also came to visit me on day 1?!?!   

Well, it was not a very pretty time for me.  

Let's just say that day 2 ended with breakdown number 1 for me.  =/

DAY 3

Eric and I can both feel a difference in our bodies.  We feel energized and alert.  We feel strong.  We feel active.  We feel like we are detoxing!!! 

Our bodies are adjusting to the diet and we are starting to notice changes!  Yippee!!

DAY 4 

Starting to have fun with the yummy Arbonne protein shakes and make some tasty tasty shakes!

Yesterday I made a pumpkin pie shake 

*2 scoops Arbonne vanilla protien powder

*8 oz Almond Milk

*1/4 cup organic pumpkin puree 

*1 tsp flax seeds

*Pumpkin Pie seasoning to taste

Today I made Almond Joy shake

*2 Scoops Arbonne Chocolate Protein Powder

*8 oz Almond/Coconut milk blend

*1 T organic unsweetened shredded coconut

*1 tsp flax seeds

Both were OUTSTANDING!  I have Pound tonight and I am excited because I feel so good. 

I will say that trying to make sure I get 1200 calories in my diet  can be very hard on nights when I teach 2 Zumba classes but I have been making it work. 

The last few days I have felt full all day long and I am excited to see how everything is going to change over the next 24 days!

Stay tuned!  =) 

3 Ingredient Chia Seed Tapioca Pudding

A couple weeks ago I went on a camping trip with my wonderful friend Anna.   We made all of our food over the campfire and had a beautiful time!   During our trip Anna whips out this amazing pudding to which she tells me there are only 3 ingredients!!   I didn't believe her at first, how on earth could something this tasting and incredibly good for you be this easy to make!?  Well, it is!   Now I'm sharing it with you.

So the 3 beautiful ingredients are: 

1. Canned Coconut Milk (organic is obviously better but it doesn't have to be)

2.  Shredded Coconut (best if organic of course!) 

3. Chia Seeds 

Get those ingredients and then all you have to do is mix it together! 

...wait isn't there more to it??  Well, I bit more but don't worry this is the easiet part.  

After you mix it it will look like that, not pudding yet! 

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The next part is........  Put it in the fridge and just wait!  Wait two hours to be exact and then you take it out and eat it.  

That. 

Is. 

It.  

Enjoy a super healthy extra yummy treat!  

Here's the easiest recipe for your enjoyment. 

Ingredients

1 Can of Coconut Milk 

2 Tablespoons Chia Seads

2 Tablespoons shredded coconut 

*if you want to sweeten it, add 4 tablespoons of agave nectar or honey 

Combine the entire can of coconut milk, chia seeds, shredded coconut milk in a small bowl and put it in the fridge for at leas two hours.  

That's it.  Enjoy!