Shakeology 3-day cleanse.... my results!

So, the last few weeks, I've been stressed, run down, not eating the best, not getting my workouts in, and just in general not treating myself right.  I also had a rumbly belly, increasing and resistant acne on my chin, and a few canker sores, making me suspicious that my ulcerative colitis was acting up.  I had a little over a week break before classes start, so I needed to find a way to get myself back on track.  So I did my first Shakeology cleanse.

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Do you need more incentive to get in shape?

We all know the advantages of getting in shape.  We know that getting in shape will make us feel better, look better, and be happier.  It will allow us to keep up with our busy lives, our jobs, and maybe our kids and/or grandkids.  We also know that getting in shape and taking care of our bodies will make us less likely to develop heart disease, diabetes, many types of cancers, high blood pressure, and a myriad of other problems.  But for a lot of us, that's not enough reason for us to do it.  So what WILL make us do it?

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P90X2 is almost here!

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How do I love thee, let me count the ways......

So, I make no secret of the fact that I'm a BeachBody coach and that I LOVE Shakeology.  But there's so much more to say about it than it tastes good and is good for you.

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That's soooo much better

It's amazing the difference a couple of days can make.  It was just yesterday that I was posting how stressed I was and the toll it was taking on me.  And even though I still have some of the physical things going on, I feel so much better already!

This morning I gave my kids their test.  Believe it or not, just having that over with and looking forward to next week... my last full week of lectures for the summer, it's so much better!  Despite my hectic schedule, I made the time to spend some time with the boyfriend.  Last night, we did a 5K on the Davison trails.  Tonight we went bowling.  I forget sometimes how important it is to take time out for yourself.  

Maybe I'm going to have to schedule this time!  Between the pick me up last night and finishing writing and giving the test -- I didn't even need a nap today.  And that's a big improvement over the last several days.  :)  I actually spent the afternoon grading all of the tests and I got them done and recorded the grades.   And tonight, I will relax.  I will read a book without feeling like I should be doing something else.  Tomorrow, I will sleep until 9 am.  And life will be good.  :)

Hope all of my readers have had a great day as well.  Tomorrow is Friday and we start another weekend!  Hope you all have a great one and get to spend at least some part of it exactly as you want to!  Until next time!

AAAHHHHHH!!! STRESS!!!!!!

So I sit here with a MILLION things I should be doing.  And yes, they are all on my to-do list.  But I'm tired.  And stressed.  And my body is falling apart.  And I JUST DON'T WANNA!

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Herbs, Herbs, and more Herbs....

So yesterday, I pinched back and washed my basil.  Today I blended it with oil and froze it for winter use.  I decided that I should do that for all of my herbs.  Here's my haul.

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Life with Mind Altering Drugs

Ok, you all know me.  This is NOT a post about me doing illicit mind altering drugs.  It IS, however, about mind altering drugs.... of the prescription kind.

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Holy Guacamole and the 2011 Volkslaufe

Ok, so the guacamole I made wasn't holy but I couldn't resist the rhyme!  Haven't had time to write all week!  Actually started this post about a week ago......

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My promise to you. ALL of you. :)

So this month I am repeated Chalene Johnson's 30-day challenge because last month I lost steam about 20 days in.  This time I'm going to make it the entire way through!

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How do I love thee, let me count the ways......

So, I make no secret of the fact that I'm a BeachBody coach and that I LOVE Shakeology.  But there's so much more to say about it than it tastes good and is good for you.

I've tried a lot of meal replacement shakes in my time. 
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The Magic Lentil Soup

So, today I made lentil soup.  There's a reason.  The lentil soup holds me to my goal to be healthy.  I can make up tons of little tupperware containers of soup and take them to work with me with a banana and a handful of almonds.  Because bad things happen when I don't take my lunch.

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For the LOVE of COCONUT!!!

 So recently, a bunch of the BeachBody coaches went to the yearly summit in LA.  They had a competition for the best recipe with each flavor of the Shakeology (chocolate and greenberry).  The winning recipe is shown below (stolen from the P90X newsletter at http://tinyurl.com/3mxjlp7.)

 

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