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Shaking it up a Bit! Shakeology Cleanse Day 1.
I decided to give the Shakeology Cleanse a real try finally. You
see, I became a Coach a couple of months ago, mainly because I
absolutely love and stand behind all the Beach Body products I’ve
tried. And believe me when I say I’m very very cautious when
recommending and trying other fitness based programs and take on almost
a detective like role when venturing into them. I’m a believer for sure
and this is no hype – it’s really the real deal and I am living proof
of the results that you get from following a disciplined, tough and
challenging workout if you want to see change in your body. But no
workout alone can give you a sculpted lean body as it’s only a small
piece of the big picture in health. Nutrition is the other component
and you have to be as disciplined here as you are with your workouts if
you want to see those abs again.
Shakeology was appealing to me because as a busy mom, entreprenuer
and wife I need healthy nutrition on the go, something that I can have
as a meal replacement should I need it and something that will not only
satisfy my cravings but also give me the vitamins and nutrients I need.
When I learned that Shakeology is gluten free and has over 70 vitamins
and minerals I knew I had to try it. I purchased the Shakeology
GreenBerry and Chocolate on the home direct plan and am loving it so
far! I had recently been using them as an afternoon snack or a
breakfast but now I’m trying the 3 day cleanse.
It’s Day 1 and for breakfast I had a cup of green tea, and 1 Green
berry shake (just mix it with ice and water). I’ll cut up a bit of
watermelon, make a tall ice water bottle for my park date with my boys
and have a Chocolate Shakeology right before dinner and then have some
protein and grilled veggies for dinner – repeat on days 2 and 3! It’s
just 3 days and we can do anything for 3 days if we put our mind to it.
Ok, I'm on a roll today with making videos. First of all, when you
watch it please excuse the quality of the video. I totally forgot how
poor the quality would be with shooting with the sunlight streaming in
behind me (lesson learned). Next time, I'll do a better job of editing
and maybe use some cue cards lol.
So what goes along with great exercise you ask? Great nutrition
right? You got it. Today I show you how to make these Quinoa and Egg
Muffins - they are my absolute easiest quick meal to make and you can
make enough to last you a week (or share with your family and make 2
batches!). Did you know Quinoa is known as the "protein powerhouse"
and is one of those grains that is higher than any other in protein?
Now that's a lot of bang for my protein buck I say! I love this little
dish because it's easy, affordable, and fun to create as you'll see!
Enjoy the recipe and please let me know if you tried it or any ideas on your version!
My Inspire(d) Life Blog
Friday, February 26, 2010
I can swing from a trapeze today - YAY. I can get my knees up and on
the bar most of the time :), Then there is the "catch". So we got to
practice just the knees up, hands off for the first hour which was fun
and I was getting way more comfortable being 40 feet in the air,
harnessed in thank God, and jumping off a teensy weensy platform shared
by 2 other people!
Oh... and then there's the catch - which is the last part of the 1 1/2
lesson (aka workout!) is where you repeat swiing, getting your legs up
and over the bar, hook your knees on, release your hands, arch back and
reach for the guy that's waiting to catch you. So, it is now that I
accept that I cannot do this -- at least not today or the last time I
tried it but I can do more than I thought I ever could do. You see I
had a herniated disc in my L5-S1 which led to a spinal fusion surgery a
few years ago. Doctors said -- no Joy, running not good for you, full
extension and flexion not gonna happen for you - after all your back is
fused remember. But...what I can do is attempt these fun things, and
enjoy life to its fullest. I'm so proud that I'm able to even walk,
much less climb a 40 foot ladder, have the strength to swing from a
bar, get my knees up on a few occasions and have a great time doing it.
The letting go that I cannot do this particular sport as you will is
really ok with me considering I'm so darn competitive. I'm growing up
I think :)
ps-I'll post a movie later of me doing what I could do and attempting what I could not do.
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Thursday, February 25, 2010
Another woman showing us there are NO LIMITS!
You know I just started blogging again yesterday and my theme was "no
limits" and I told you about my dear friend Paige. Well, that theme
seems to be reoccuring in my life recently as I was just reminded again
that We are the only limiting factor in our abilities!
I want to share with you this video of someone that I haven't met
personally but I know her daughter, who comes to my classes. She told
me of her 96 year old mother who was just out that day chopping a cord
of wood and remarked at how fun it was and wanted to do it again! I
said to her, "is she from the midwest?" to which she replied - yep, a
good ole' farm girl from Iowa. I knew immediately I had to meet this
gal as I too am a midwest gal and have German heritage just like her
mom (us midwest german girls know how to work hard :).)
She has now become an honorary member of our fitness group and I can't
wait to meet her and hope to someday hit the links with her.
Check our her drive and putts - no limits!
There are no limits Each
time I get to visit my dear friend Paige I'm reminded that there are no
limits to our capabilities - only the ones we impose upon ourselves.
Paige and I were trying out the sport of track cycling - yes on a bike,
on an oval outdoor track in May of 2008 when she had a freak solo
accident and suffered a traumatic brain injury. The longer version of
this story and her life back all of us is at
http://caringbridge.org/visit/paigeconnard.
I was fortunate enough to get to know Paige just before her accident as
she was one of my clients in a cycling program I ran that taught women
how to ride a metric century. She excelled in the program as one of the
best and ,
always answering the questions correctly (along with her slightly
competitive sister, Laura :)),and exceeding my expectations on the bike.
After the accident and her long road to returning home, I was
privileged and honored to be asked by her amazing husband to become her
personal trainer. This by the way was my first official personal
training client and you can bet your bottom dollar that I took extra
special care and handling with Paige. I think she dreaded me coming
over most days but deep down inside I knew she loved the friendship
that was forming as did I, and I saw that competitive fire coming back.
That willingness to keep trying until she got each move. Painful - yes,
tears -yes, but never giving up. Paige is one of the key people
who gave me the hope and inspiration to pursue my passion of fitness
and today I own my own boot camp business for women! Thank you Paige
for inspiring me.
(http://inspirefitnessbootcamps.com)
No limits for Paige --
Today, almost 2 years after the accident here's a recap on what Paige is up to;
1) riding a two wheeled, geared bike up and down the hilly hills of her neighborhood
2) jog/walking
3) doing yoga
4) doing spin class
5) Driving a car again!
got the picture -no limits and that's how Paige sees her world. Paige is truly my American Idol.
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