Shakeology 3 Day Cleanse Results

Can I just say…. WHA HOO!!! J I made it through the Shakeology 3 Day Cleanse! This cleanse was pretty damn easy for me, especially compared to the Ultimate Reset. Don’t get me wrong, I am so happy that I made it through the Ultimate Reset but it was a complete mental battle the entire time. Thankfully, I had Mason there to keep me on track. Whew!

Anyways, the Shakeology Cleanse was not meant for a significant amount of weight loss but I did lose 5.4 lbs in a 3 day period. My stomach also got a lot flatter.

Unfortunately, this year was not off to a good start with me being sick and having a bruised/strained rib… I didn't want to move much and didn't care what I was eating. I just didn't feel good for like 3 weeks and so I just completely vegged out as much as possible while eating shitty food.  Ugh.

This cleanse has really helped me get back on track and motivated. I was so thankful that I didn't crave anything during the cleanse until I went grocery shopping last night… ha! I made sure to eat my dinner before I went though. I knew that I was not going to give in with being so close to finishing. J

Conclusion…. I think this was a great way to cleanse because I never felt deprived and rarely felt hungry while doing it. You are getting a good amount of nutrients because Shakeology is so nutrient dense along with the other food you have to eat. I think that it is a great way to get back on track to eating better and feeling better.

Curious to what the cleanse is? Ask me. J

Happy Friday!

xo,

Healthier Fast Food Options

Hey friends! It’s been a little while but I am still here! The holidays were great and I still can’t believe they are over... The New Year started off rough with getting sick. I was sick for 2 weeks before I allowed my sister to take me to the doctor! I thought I had a really bad cold, ok?! I found out that I actually had a sinus infection – never had one before – and a little bit of bronchitis in one lung. Ugh. But hey, I am on the mend now and am feeling much better!

Anyways… I found this incredible list of healthier options that you can get at fast food restaurants. Let’s face it, we are busy and sometimes we only have time for places like this but if you know some healthier options you are much better off and won’t feel as crappy.

Here ya go friends! J 

McDonald's

Premium Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken and low-fat balsamic vinaigrette plus Fruit 'n Yogurt Parfait; 375 calories, 9.5g fat (4g saturated)

Grilled Honey Mustard Snack Wrap plus small french fries; 480 calories, 19g fat (5g saturated)

Taco Bell

Fresco Steak Burrito Supreme plus black beans; 430 calories, 10.5g fat (3g saturated)

Fresco Chicken Soft Taco plus Pintos 'n' Cheese; 330 calories, 10.5g fat (4g saturated)

Dunkin' Donuts

Egg White Veggie Wake-Up Wrap plus hash browns; 350 calories, 18g fat (4.5g saturated)

Tuna Salad Sandwich on an English muffin; 390 calories, 23g fat (3.5g saturated)

Subway

6" Subway Club on 9-Grain Wheat Bread with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, green peppers, cucumbers, and Sweet Onion Sauce plus apple slices; 445 calories, 4.5g fat (1.5g saturated)

Oven Roasted Chicken Salad with tomatoes, green peppers, onions, olives, and cucumbers with honey-mustard dressing plus Yogurt Parfait; 400 calories, 6g fat (1.5g saturated)

Starbucks

Chicken & Hummus Bistro Box (hummus, grilled chicken, grape tomatoes, cucumber, and pita bread) plus a banana; 380 calories, 7g fat (1.2g saturated)

Zesty Chicken & Black Bean Salad Bowl (grilled chicken, black beans, roasted corn, jicama, tomatoes, feta, greens, and quinoa with chile vinaigrette) plus Seasonal Harvest Fruit Blend; 450 calories, 15g fat (2.5g saturated)

Chipotle

3 Barbacoa (braised beef) Tacos on soft corn tortillas with lettuce and tomato salsa; 405 calories, 10g fat (2.5g saturated)

Vegetarian Burrito Bowl with brown rice, black beans, fajita vegetables, lettuce, and roasted chili-corn salsa; 385 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated)

Wendy's

Large Chili plus Garden Side Salad (no croutons) with fat-free French dressing 375 calories, 9 g fat (3.5 g saturated)

Ultimate Chicken Grill Sandwich plus apple slices 440 calories, 10 g fat (1.5 g saturated)

Panera

Half Smoked Turkey Breast on Artisan Whole Grain Loaf plus Low-Fat Garden Vegetable with Pesto Soup (from the You Pick Two Menu); 320 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated)

Power Mediterranean Chicken Salad (no bacon) plus Baked Lays Potato Chips; 430 calories, 17g fat (2.5g saturated)

Burger King

Whopper Jr. (no mayo) plus Value-Sized Onion Rings; 410 calories, 18g fat (5.5g saturated)

Veggie Burger plus apple slices; 440 calories, 16g fat (2.5g saturated)

KFC

4 Hot Wings plus Sweet Kernel Corn; 380 calories, 16.5g fat (4g saturated)

Kentucky Grilled Chicken Breast plus mashed potatoes (without gravy) 310 calories; 10g fat (2.5g saturated)

This amazing list is courtesy of Fitness Magazine. I just had to share it with you!

What is your go-to healthier fast food option?

 xo,

Just a little recap...

I have the privilege of working for a really great company.  They host Run or Dye - The World's Most Colorful 5k!

I have worked for this company since this past August and I got the chance to go to my second race this weekend in Arlington, TX. It was not the most pleasant experience because we had some things working against us. But the important thing was that the race was a success and the participants had a good time!

It was surprisingly cold. It was 37 degrees and windy. The wind made it miserable... But we made it through alive! :)

I really do love my job and am very grateful for it. Here are some pics from the weekend....

Gorgeous view from the airplane

Life on the road

Setting up the course

They are ready to run!

Mason had to send me pictures of all my children (the tiny one is our foster baby) because I missed them so much!

One of my best friends had her 2nd baby over the weekend too. I headed straight to the hospital to see him when I got back. I snuggled him for a good hour in that chair! So precious!!

Mason got to hold him right after he was born. Nothing sexier than a man holding a newborn baby!

Then.... Monday rolled around and Santa visited our office ;) 

How was your weekend?? Any holiday parties or shenanigans in general??

Only a week until Christmas!! :-D

Sisters

Sometimes I feel down. Sometimes I feel stuck. Sometimes I feel desperate. Sometimes I just need to cry to someone. Sometimes I don’t know where to turn.

Life doesn’t always seem to deal me the easiest deck of cards.

I don’t always know how to handle what is given to me.

I get frustrated. Scared. Mad.

I shut myself off from those I love because, for some reason, I get this thought in my head that they don’t want to hear what I am going through.

And just when I am ready to call it quits someone pulls me up. They pick me back up, dust me off, smile and tell me, “I’m here.”   Hugging me with no intention of letting go.

Those angels are my sisters, Kimie and Sar.

These two amazing women have seen me at my best; at my worst…. Yet they never cease to love me, to be there for me.  No matter if they agree or not with my decisions, they never pass judgment.

One of them always seems to know when I need them. It is a crazy thing.

Today, I was thinking about Kimie and how I wanted to call her but I had decided I would do it later.  About an hour later she called me.

She let me vent to her and she said, “Meg, I don’t have all the answers either but you have to keep moving forward.”

But the thing that she didn’t understand was that I wasn’t looking for answers from her…. all I needed was what she was already doing… listening.

Simply listening to what I have to say is some of the best medicine in my book.

I remember when Sar told me, “Meg, I’m your sister. I love you. I want you to come to me when you are down.”

It’s really nice to know that I have them to turn to whenever I need someone.

I love these two more than they will ever know.

God sure blessed me with bestest of friends ever. 

xo,

The Truly Inspiring Scottie Hobbs #MotivationMonday

Happy Motivation Monday my friends! I hope everyone had a Happy Turkey Day! I know I did!

I spent it with my boyfriend’s family this year. His mama sure can cook! I actually got to try out a fried turkey! Which the bf himself made. Pretty darn tasty! But glad I don’t eat that way every day.

So in the spirit of Motivation Monday, I want to share a truly inspiring story of a fellow Beachbody coach, Scottie Hobbs. He has an amazing fitness transformation, so I asked him if I could share it with all of you! 

When Scottie got married he found that other things started to become more of a priority in his life than his own health. He had a growing family and worked 12-15 hour days… causing him to gain weight. But he didn't pay much attention to it. He was always exhausted and had no energy to do the things he used to love doing like playing in his band.

In May 2010 he had a, what I like to call, “a-ha” moment. He was lying on the couch while his wife was in the other room doing her P90X workout. After, she began running up and down the stairs. She had so much energy and he was completely exhausted from “living life.” That is the moment he decided to take control of his life again. He wanted to be a dad that had the energy to keep up with his family.

Scottie jumped on the P90X band wagon. Not an easy wagon!  Not only did he set the goal of completing that program but he set a goal of running 100 miles each month! He was sick and tired of being sick and tired. He wanted change and he knew that the only way to achieve it was to commit fully.

In his own words, “When I decide to do something, I give it everything I have. The key to my success was my personal belief in what I was doing and that I could achieve my goal of getting ‘ripped.’”  

He gave 100% and achieved those goals.

His transformation inspired him to become a Beachbody coach to help others realize their dreams. He is a true inspiration to me and countless others.

Thanks Scottie for your kindness of letting me share your story. I admire and look up to you!

Transformations like Scottie’s are possible for anyone. The key to it all is BELIEVING IN YOURSELF.  I know that can be hard sometimes but you can do it. You have to tell yourself that you are worth it… you do deserve your health.

If you are struggling and need some inspiration contact me and sign up for me to be your FREE Beachbody coach. Together we can achieve anything.

xoxo,

What day is it?!

Uh oh... what day is it?!!!

HUMP DAAAYY!

Whoop Whoop!!

Not only is it HUMP DAAAYY! But it is also the start of Beachbody's Black Friday deals!! 

These deals start today and go through Monday, December 2nd.

Check out all this goodness! 

And these are only some of the deals

You can check them all out right here.

You must approach this with some haste because they are expected to sell out of most if not all!

I think this is a great way to get a jump start on your new years resolution! 

Don't get stuck in the over crowded gym again this January.

If you would like me to coach you through your fitness journey please email me.

We can figure out what is best for you and get a head start on your health for 2014! 

Purposeful Life?

Lately I have been in a rut. I have been on edge, tired, bored and just plain not feeling like myself. I feel like there is more out there for me but I am not sure what it is yet. I have felt that way for a while and now I am to the point where I am just unhappy of where my life is at this moment.

I feel like I have been waiting forever for that opportunity that would fill my life with purpose. Yes, I said waiting…. That is precisely why I am still stuck. I have been waiting for someone else to give my life purpose when I am the only one that can create that.

I want to make a difference in people’s lives. I want to have something to look forward to each day. I want to wake up with a smile every morning.

I thought that the only way to provide meaning was to lose a little weight and then I would be happy and things would turn around. I have finally come to realize that that will not make me happy.

I am not in the right mindset to even really work on losing that little bit of weight that I want. The success of your journey in life is completely mental. You have to be in the right mindset to succeed.

I try all the time to make my health a priority but something always comes up… always. And I realized yesterday that I need to make my mental state a priority first. (ha! That makes me sound a wee bit insane… my mental state)

I just know that if I want to succeed in my career, my relationships, my life… I HAVE to take care of myself. I HAVE to be priority numero uno! I just have to be.

It’s about time I get out of my own way!

I know that I am capable of great things. I know that I can achieve anything I want. Yet, I sit here and watch everyone else get and do what I want. I am the only one to blame for that.

Risk is scary but that is the only thing that will get you where you want. Sitting in your comfort zone may be all nice and cozy but you are missing out!! I am missing out! And I am sick of it.

I am beginning by working on my mental state. I am working on feeling better about me before I try to make all sorts of drastic changes. Those changes will never stick if I don’t love me first.

I have begun meditating again. It is a great way for me to focus on myself. Does anyone else meditate?

How do you take care of yourself? 

xoxo,