Thursday, August 20, 2015

Post workout nourishment! Make sure to have this within 30 minutes of working out this way you are giving your body the much needed nutrients it needs to repair itself. You will feel better and less hungrier when doing so. #strongsexysisters #presslajolla #eatclean #workoutfilthy


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Words to live by! No matter how hard you workout and how hard you train, if you are eating poorly, you will not get to the health goal you are trying to achieve. I used to think this and know plenty of people who do. Some say it's 70% diet and 30% exercise while others say it's 80% diet! Whatever the case may be if you are not seeing the results you desire, take a serious look into what you are consuming. Until I changed my eating habits, I had minimal progress and was losing hope. With the help of great trainers, I was taught that majority of it has to do with what I was eating. Not getting enough protein, drinking way too much alcohol as well as not eating the right amount of food definitely was keeping me from making progress. Don't let the bad decisions in the kitchen take away from all the hard work you put in the gym!!! #strongsexysisters #motivated #eatclean #workoutfilthy


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Tuesday, August 18, 2015

A new blog posting is out and I know I missed transformation Tuesday however everyday is a transformation for me. This is a progress picture of me and it may not look like a lot, a tremendous amount of work, dedication was pushed toward this transformation. Don't allow your perception to be your deception and celebrate all you triumphs no matter how small or big they may feel to you as they are all steps in your destination to improving you! Link to blog is above ☝🏼️ #strongsexysisters #transformationtuesday #transformationeveryday #latergram


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Perception Over Deception

I have struggled (a lot) with believing that what I am doing is actually making changes in my body. After seeing a photo comparison of me taken in April and July I realized something.



Though I feel better (mentally and physically) my view on my physical image seems to skewed! I know that with weight loss it does not happen over night as that weight was not gained over night however (and I don't believe I'm alone when I say this) I sometimes become so discouraged when I haven't reached a certain number, target, visual I have set for myself in my head. I become so focused on the final destination than truly absorbing this journey of health I have embarked on. 

As each day comes I am filled with more and more information that has actually helped me put this into perspective. That you are beautiful regardless of size, shape, and physical form. I used to think I needed to look a certain way in order to be happy but along the way as I am making better decisions for my well being I felt much happier. With that in mind I noticed I am feeling better and better each day. 

My stress levels are low, I am sleeping better and ultimately making what I feel is best for my short and long term goals regardless of what those around me say. Taking charge of my life and regardless
Of how long my journey takes, as long as I am feeling great along the way, I have passed the destination a long time ago.

I've heard that comparison is the roberry of joy so know that regardless of where you are and where someone else is in the pursuit of your goals, dreams and health inspirations you are not alone and everyone wants to see you succeed! 

Don't give up!


Friday, June 5, 2015

I know that today is National Donut Day however if I want to reach my nutritional and health goals, it will be a Do Not day for me! Making better choices day by day.... #eatclean #workoutfilthy #nationaldonutday #fatfree #strongsexysisters


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Road trippin'

Snacks for my road trip today! Packed a few things (grapes with goat cheese, dried mangos, cucumbers with Bitchin' Chipotle sauce, Miltons Gluten-fee calories, raw nuts, nectarine, Think Thin gluten-free protein bar and stevia for my tea) and was sure to label each one with the calorie content. 

It's so easy to assume the calories you are getting but it makes it definitely easier when you measure and track. I will be splitting these with my road trip companion and helps me keep in line with the calorie requirements during this cleanse.

I've definitely noticing how and where I would want to make my calories count as well as be worth it. 1/4 cup of raw mixed nuts is more calories than the full cup of grapes I packed. I would feel much more fuller and satisfied with the grapes than the raw nuts. I know they both provide great amounts of nutrients but being able to see where and  what I need, helps me make healthier decisions.

Happy road trippin!


Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Cleanse For Life!

I have hit a plateau in addition to getting into a relationship and noticed that no matter what I was doing, I seemed to be stuck! It was becoming frustrating and almost to a point where I wanted to give up! 

My best friend noticed my frustration and started to talk to me about Isagenix. She had started over a month ago and had amazing results. I started to look over their program and was impressed they had a dairy and gluten-free option. I was trying to figure out if I wanted to do the 9 day or 30 day program and before I could decide my best friend gifted me with the 30 day program to me. I couldn't believe it and truly blessed that she cares so much my health & well being to offer me this amazing product.

To my delight the package came in one box, perfectly packed with all the items needed to started on my Isa-journey! I will admit it was definitely intimidating at first but after I read through all the tidbits, with the guidance of my best friend, the Facebook support group pages for those wanting to or on this journey and my boyfriend - I started my cleanse on June 1st. 

Having a solid support system, whether it be friends, family members, strangers, your health practitioner, it definitely helps so that you are not alone and able to discuss what you are going through with others as well as help answer any questions you have. Knowing you are not the only one and that there are plenty of people who want to see you succeed, truly helps motivate and keep you accountable. 

In the 30 day cleanse, there are 26 shake/meal days and 4 deep cleanse days. You go through the deep cleanse days in the first two weeks of the progeny (2 days each week). On the shake says you have an outline of when to take your shakes as well as when you want to have snacks (Isagenix products or from a list provided of various snacks you can have) as well as a low-glycemic and balanced meal. 

On the cleanse days it will consist of a lot of liquids (Cleanse For Life) and in addition you have their Isa-snacks and dark chocolate on these days! Yes, chocolate! Because of my food allergies I purchased my chocolate from the local grocery store and it just has to be dark chocolate with a 70% or higher cocoa consistency. 

On the cleanse days I reduce my workout activity however on the other days I am still hitting the gym and increasing my shake intake so that I am not lightheaded, dizzy or at a calorie depletion. 

This cleanse is definitely not like any others and have seen so many great success stories it seemed like a no brainer to try. If you are looking for more info, feel free to look it up or reach out to me and I would love to help you start your Isa-journey. And who knows, maybe we can do it together!!