DAY 6-15 - 30 Day Challenge

I must have picked the WORST month to do this challenge! lol
Between my birthday, memorial weekend, 2nd birthday and the impromptu LA trip, I probably haven't eaten this BAD in a long time! Ay yi yi Did I eat really BAD.. a bit, but I am still having the 2 shakes per day. I gained the pound I lost back but was also on the "cycle" so hopefully when I weigh myself next I will not have gained. 
Accountability time!!
Back on track. What is going to be tough is I have some goodbye lunches this week so I think I will have to substitute dinner with a shake a couple nights.
Wish me luck! :-/ 

DAY 5 - 30 Day Challenge

And 3rd day of the Arbonne 7-Day Body Cleanse! Surprised the cleanse and shakes are keeping me from eating so much. Usually I drink something but still want to gorge on food. yay!

Breakfast: Vanilla shake 
Lunch: Vanilla shake
Dinner: Rest of chicken tacos in a bowl with lettuce, fresh salsa, cheese and crushed tortilla chips instead of shells (no refried beans)
Snack: Starbucks "bday" venti vanilla non-fat latte
Exercise: Cleaned in prep for party Sunday!
Feel: Pretty good!

DAY 4 - 30 Day Challenge

And 2nd day of the Arbonne 7-Day Body Cleanse! So far so good! :D

Breakfast: Vanilla Shake  
Lunch: Vanilla Shake
Dinner: Chicken taco fixin's withh lettuce, fresh salsa, cheese and crushed tortilla chips instead of shells & refried beans
Snack:  "Everything" trail mix, 5 Starburst (damn you Dani! ;))
Exercise: N/A
Feel: Allergies, PMS, need snacks!

DAY 3 - 30 Day Challenge

Starting the Arbonne 7-Day Body Cleanse! 32oz of water and a concentrated mix to drink throughout the day... we shall see how this goes! :D

Breakfast: Vanilla shake 
Lunch: Grilled chicken spinach salad with onions and feta cheese
Dinner: Chicken tacos with corn tortillas and refried beans - had coffee ice cream for dessert :-/
Snack: an Oskri coconut dark chocolate bar, 
Exercise: Housework... moving trash out of garage to curb... I was SWEATING!
Feel: Feel like today is gonna be my "cheat day" - still isn't TOO bad

DAY 2 - 30 Day Challenge

Breakfast: Vanilla shake 
Lunch: Vanilla shake
Dinner: Cereal... yes I LOVE cereal anytime! Especially when Nick is traveling for work and I get to eat what I want :)
Snack: an Oskri coconut dark chocolate bar, Starbucks grande non-fat Vanilla Macchiato :-/, 1/2 cup of cashew pieces, 1 little Dove chocolate :-/
Exercise: Housework!
Feel: OK, allergies still killing me, had a bit more munchies today but this is my PMS week; ugh!

Weight: 169.4

30 Day Challenge - Info, Links & More!

• TRY to AVOID high sodium, pre packaged foods, maltodextrin or maltitol, ASPARTAME!, too much dairy and creamy salad dressings. Carbs are my weakness so I try to do whole wheat when possible instead of white bread
• Canned veggies are OK but check the ingredients and try to avoid ones with high sodium.
  
• Get more sleep! 
• Drink more water!
• Shake in AM, and have a fit chew or 2 after, then shake at lunch, fit chew or 2 after - you want something in your stomach every 2-3 hours.
• Take the Metabolism Boost about 30 min before a meal - it will rev up your metabolism to process fats and carbs.
• Snacking has a bad rap! Snacking in between meals is GOOD! Just depends WHAT you snack on. If you are great with self control so if you feel a snack attack go for things on the snack list in the 30 Day Fit Guide. Veggies you can never snack on too much, fruit limit as most are high in sugar but still a great snack, nuts are great too in moderation.

Here's some links!

-More shake recipes: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1aDx-D8K2bYYkxfUDQwckd1elk/edit 

-Preferred Client Info: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1aDx-D8K2bYYkNCdDhtSE9mV0E/edit?usp=sharing AND :)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1aDx-D8K2bYWW1aVm9KNGNSbXc/edit?usp=sharing

-Ingredients to avoid: http://www.wakingtimes.com/2013/03/04/20-ingredients-to-memorize-and-avoid-in-any-food-you-consume/ 

-Healthy Living Cheat Sheet (more extreme :): https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B1aDx-D8K2bYaUFhVENDc0FYR2c/edit 

Great (interesting & informative) movies to watch on Netflix:

Food Matters

Hungry For Change

DAY 1 - 30 Day Challenge

I thought this was going to be way more difficult after a trip to see my favorite people in Chicago and then attending the Arbonne Training Conference in Vegas!! Luckily, today has been OK!

Breakfast: Vanilla shake with banana
Lunch: Vanilla shake
Dinner: Cheerios cereal with low fat milk
Snack: 4 of these peanut butter coconut balls throughout the day (omg so good and "semi" healthy!?), an Oskri coconut dark chocolate bar
Exercise: not really, allergies kickin' my butt!
Feel: Feeling bloated from the Chicago/Vegas trip but besides allergies (or getting sick, not sure which) pretty good!!

Here's the pics I promised... UGH! :( NOT happy. But it's Day 1 and I'm on my way!

30 Day Challenge - Fit Kit & Detox!

As promised! Here we go!!
I am not sure what I've committed myself to, but no more excuses! May is my 38th birthday :0 eeek! I have to stop being lazy and DO IT!

And truly, it is not that hard! The 30 Day Feeling Fit Kit includes:

• 2 Arbonne Essentials Protein Shake Mixes — Vanilla or Chocolate, 30 servings each
• 2 Arbonne Essentials Energy Fizz Sticks — Citrus or Pomegranate, 20 stick packs each • 2 Arbonne Essentials Fit Chews — Chocolate or Caramel, 30 chews each
• 2 Arbonne Essentials Herbal Detox Teas, 20 tea bags each
• 1 Arbonne Essentials Daily Fiber Boost, 30 servings 

Also included is a Feeling Fit Guide to keep you on track!! With goals, tips and meal suggestions!

I'm also incorporating the 7-Day Body Cleanse

Helps cleanse and detoxify the system and support the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Assists with the gentle elimination of toxins. This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. ( 7 bottles/1 fl. oz. each )

DID YOU KNOW... FOOD and WHAT YOU EAT is 80% of weight management/loss?!?! Only 10% is genetics and 10% working out!! (that doesn't mean don't work out - at LEAST 30 min of activity a day but at 80% what you are putting into your body is so important!!)

Soooo .... who's with me?!!? 

Need inspiration :)- 

**NOTE I am not under Doctor's supervision or taking prescribed medication that needs to be monitored so please check with your doctor first!

Perfecting Liquid Foundation Broad Spectrum (SPF 15)

Perfecting Liquid Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Sunscreen

Look out Nick, I'm in LOVE with the Perfecting Liquid Foundation. And I haven't even tried it with the primer yet!!!

The foundation is light but has amazing coverage. It is "build-able" so you can apply one or a few layers to get more or less coverage.

For my skin tone, Honey Beige matches best. Buff was just a little too light.

Now, this is all I use, no powder, and my skin looks WAY better. Always used to look dry (no matter what) when I used mineral makeup.




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SHAKE it up!

I know i know that title is just cheesy but that's me...(sy)!!
Anyway.... doing some research on protein shakes today comparing Arbonne Protein Shake to some others I have heard about others using.

The most interesting things I found:

• Arbonne's use of pea, cranberry & rice protein creates a more "animal like" protein that your body can benefit from. This is why Arbonne's Protein Shake is one of the top in protein grams (20g per serving!)
• The pea, cranberry & rice protein also allows Arbonne to be gluten free and vegan!
• The sugar that is used in Arbonne's Protein Shake is plant based... not GMO, fructose, or (god-forbid) Aspartame  :P
• Arbonne's Protein Shake is low in sugar to avoid spikes in blood sugar level
• Many other protein shakes are made from Whey which is naturally gluten free, however, others shakes use glutamide which is derived from wheat so keep an eye out for that if you are celiac or gluten sensitive!
• Arbonne's Protein Shake is $65 (you can get 20%-35% off :)) however you get a big bag of 47.6 oz whereas other shakes are sold at around 22oz. If you do the math you are really
• Check if your protein shake contains silicon dioxide!!! This is silica - like those little packets used when they ship stuff or what they use to mix cement!!! If it contains silicon dioxide get rid of it!
• Arbonne's Protein Shake does NOT contain maltodextrin

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FYI, Not here to bash others just inform!

Arbonne Daily Fiber Boost

Arbonne Daily Fiber Boost

Well... let's just say when using daily, consistantly, you can notice a difference :)
Especially if you do not use any fiber supplement or eat enough fiber during the day! Completely tasteless; very finely ground to powder and will dissolve in anything!

Add to yogurt, Arbonne Protein Shake Mix - Vanilla or Chocolate, coffee... anything!



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Protein Shake Mix

Protein Shake Mix - Vanilla or Chocolate

LOVE, luv, <3, luuuuurve the protein shakes! It's filling, tasty and super easy to make!

Definitely use a shaker with a whisk ball (like the Arbonne Protein Shaker Cup) or a Bullet blender (for one shake, full size blender for two!)

I like it best with the 9oz of water, 2 scoops of protein powder (sometimes 1 vanilla 1 chocolate) and then about a cup of crushed ice. Also a great way to get your fiber in when adding the Arbonne Daily Fiber Boost!

There's a ton of recipes you can use to "jazz" them up too! 



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Arbonne Baby Care (ABC)

Arbonne Baby Care (ABC)

I have heard from many reps that the baby care line is great for eczema (and OF COURSE for babies and sensitive skin :)

Stay tuned for my real results as friends are trying it now!



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Arbonne Intelligence Daily, Self-Adjusting Shampoo with Tea Tree Oil

Arbonne Intelligence Daily, Self-Adjusting Shampoo with Tea Tree Oil

In the last year, not sure why, but any shampoo/conditioner I used would cause my head to break out - ya I know, TMI....

So I was hesitant to try anything besides what I was using (ironically, Suave Daily Clarifying) but i do know that Tea Tree Oil and my body go together like peas and carrots! I use tea tree oil for many many things.

I have been using the shampoo for a week now and really enjoy it! Feels good, cleans well, no breakouts!!

I use about 5-6 pumps and if my hair had a LOT of product in it (as it sometimes does) I will wash, rinse, repeat. I have also noticed that I can go a day without washing my hair which I never normally do by choice because I get so greasy... not the case here!

Right now I am using this in conjunction with the SeaSource Detox Spa Fortifying Hair Mask as a conditioner. I review that more here. :)


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SeaSource Detox Spa Fortifying Hair Mask

SeaSource Detox Spa Fortifying Hair Mask

For years I have been using Loreal Professional hair products (which are NOT cheap), and as I mentioned in my other post, I recently started getting breakouts, frizzy-ness, breakage from my flatiron... very strange it seemed sort of all of a sudden.

So in conjunction with the Arbonne Intelligence Daily, Self-Adjusting Shampoo with Tea Tree Oil I use the Fortifying Hair Mask as a daily/everyother day conditioner. I use a pretty good dolop of it - size of a tiny tomato... a bit bigger than a cherry tomato maybe?

Typically I wash my hair every day and I color/highlight every other month so needless to say, my poor hair is probably already hanging on by a thread! When I started breaking out and having frizzies I kept washing every day and switched just the shampoo to Suave Daily Clarifying.. this helped with breakouts. I continued using the Loreal masque as a conditioner because of how dry my hair felt... an endless, vicious cycle.

Since using Arbonne's Tea Tree Oil Shampoo and the Fortifying Hair Mask I have noticed I'm able to skip a day here and there of washing and not feeling greasy. I can't tell you how happy I am to sleep in those extra 20 minutes before getting ready :)



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"It’s a Long Story" Mascara

It’s a Long Story™ Mascara

I. LOVE. this mascara!
Other mascaras I've tried flake or even burn my eyes a little (alcohol?). 

I haven't experienced that with this mascara. I like the brush a lot - I've tried Maybelline's similar mascara and the brush is so big it's impossible to not get EVERYwhere. I also really like Benefits "They're Real" mascara but it dries out fast and the brush is more sparse so I don't get the lush feel like Arbonne's "It's a Long Story" mascara!









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KEY INGREDIENTS & BENEFITS
• Clinically tested and formulated to be water-resistant and long-wearing
• Non-smudging and non-flaking
• Exclusively designed with revolutionary polypeptides to promote the appearance of longer lashes.
• Bamboo and pea extracts and pro-vitamins B5, C and E pamper and nurture for a lavish, high-gloss look.
• Vegan formula
• Dermatologist-, ophthalmologist- and clinically tested.

Herbal Detox Tea - Caffeine-free

Herbal Detox Tea
Tried a few sips of this tonight since Nick made himself a cup. It was surprisingly sweet and tasty!! 
I loved a detox tea I used to pick up at Safeway but they discontinued it!!??... This tea is extremely similar! You can taste the peppermint and licorice blend and it contains milk which must make it a bit "creamy" and sweet!

Ironically, although no claims to, the tea seemed to suppress Nicks appetite. Usually he has some sort of dessert after dinner or a snack and all he had was the tea until sleep!
No guarantees... but maybe an added perk for certain people!?

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RE9 Advanced Extra Moisture Set & Arbonne Intelligence Genius

RE9 Advanced Extra Moisture Set

DAY 1: (night)
4-steps, not too bad once you get the order down.

After cleansing, toning, serum & night cream I am applying the Eye












I'm also using the Arbonne Intelligence Genius pads in conjunction since if have some scaring from a minor "surgery" and picking at my face :(

It's "resurfacing" so I'll be honest, it burns just a little bit for a quick second if you have any sensitive areas... but I have heard it compared to Retin-A (which I haven't used) but I do not have any over drying, redness, or other side effects after using 2 nights. Also, I do not have to worry about interactions with medication I'm possibly taking :-/

Here's the product info...


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Chews

The Carmel chews are nice little "treats" to pop in your mouth in between meals. They have a taffy texture! I like them :) looking forward to trying the Chocolate!

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Energy Fizz Tabs

A bit of info about energy drinks vs. Arbonne's Energy Fizz Tabs
The Essentials Energy Fizz Stick helps reduce fatigue and enhance performance.

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SeaSource

SeaSource Detox Spa Re-Mineralizing Body Lotion 24H

I loooove this lotion. It doesn't give me the bumps on my arms that other smelly, cheap (& expensive!) lotions give me. It's thick but light on the skin - not clogging pores and absorbs quickly. Very clean scent that is great to not overpower a perfume!

Another rep suggested to try the SeaSource Detox Spa 5-in-1 Essential Massage Oil with this lotion (a pump of each in your hand and rub together well)... with dry skin in the summer AND winter this was amazing for my skin! Give it a try!

~M



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