Frumpy to FIT ----> for FALL!

I am SO proud of these pictures!

Doesn't it make you want to give them a big giant HUG for accomplishing something "TOUGH" ??!?

These are the girls I am looking for. 

The ones who think WEIGHT LOSS or confidence in their own skin is a very DISTANT concept. The ones who think they have to feel uncomfortable forever because they "just can't lose weight."

I'm looking for them because I USE TO BE THEM!

Are you someone who would be SO PROUD of yourself if you dropped 10-15lbs? It's not really about the actual POUNDS as it is about how you feel at your current weight -- its just not good. 

Can you relate?

You need to join me in my September 29th Challenge. Seriously. You do.

Why 10-15lbs? Because that's the place I find myself ... when I've gotten a little LAZY.... a lot less intentional, and just plain fell OFF the wagon.

I was VERY doubtful that a HOME workout program would make me lose the inches I lost and more so I was doubtful that the stubborn number on the scale would move.

But... 21 days later - it did! Two different times with 2 different 21 day programs. IT CAN BE DONE!

21 Day FIX is my VERY favorite program. 

Its short & sweet.

You eat normal food.

You don't have to guess and spend HOURS meal prepping.

It's simple. It's fun. 

There are many other programs we can choose from for you too... 

No matter what Beach body Program you choose..... You will have one on one support, a FUN group, nutrition tips and meal ideas, you WILL tone and tighten your body -- BEFORE all those HOLIDAY pictures!

I'm looking for just TEN women this time.

We are starting on SEPTEMBER 29th... last day to get committed is September 22nd... so lets get you all set up!

Holidays are A COMIN' !! You can be READY and CONFIDENT or you can HATE those family pictures for years to come... 

So... I'm taking the TEN most serious - first comers. 

My goal is to use YOUR before & after pictures on my blog to help encourage OTHER women!

The women you see here in this picture -- those results were ALL accomplished with a Beachbody HOME workout + Shakeology!

If you want to be considered for one of my spots: APPLY HERE!

Touch base with you soon!!! I'm excited to help you get started!

XOXO,

Brittany

My Ultimate Reset Video CHECK IN - on Day 3!

Hi guys!!!

Here is a quick EARLY MORNING video recap of my first two days of the UR! 

(Don't judge my sleepy voice!)

This morning's BREAKFAST was absolutely DELICIOUS!!!

Oh yea... PS I'm down 4lbs! Thats a PLUS!!

 

Fresh Fruit Plate with Yogurt

Use whatever fruit is in season!

I used:

1 cup berried

1 kiwi fruit

1/2 large orange

I sprinkled a DASH of stevia in my plain yogurt too! YUM!

You know, call me boring, but for lunch... I was REALLY wanting my Vegan Chocolate Shakeology. So... I had it!

I made it like this!

1 cup distilled water

1/2 cup rasberries

2 tsp. almond butter

1 scoop vegan chocolate Shakeology

DON'T FORGET your ice cubes need to be with distilled H2O!

In case you know nothing about my magic sauce, Shakeology... feed your brain:

I treated myself to a NICE snack today too!

Green Apple & Almond Butter.

Dinner is going to be a CHALLENGE for me!!

I am going to attempt Nori Rolls with Tempeh & Veggies. 

(I'm not a big SOY fan -- but I've never had tempeh, so I am going to give it a try!)

I'll let you guys know how it goes!!

Oh, I found Miso Paste at Whole Foods, the person I asked the first time I went to the store was a little confused ;) It is in the refrigerated section -- near the yogurt - pretend cheese area ;) haha!

I've read a LOT of people do NOT like the Miso Soup but they all wondered if they "got the wrong kind of Miso paste." I'll let you know what I think & what kind I got.

Thanks a ton for reading!! I'm open to all feedback or suggestions!!

xo,

Brittany

My Ultimate Reset : Day One.

Alright you guys!!

My last post shared WHY I am doing the Ultimate Reset. 

This post is all about my first day!

So far... I am LOVING the Ultimate Reset!

I woke up at 7am so I could drink my Mineralized Distilled water & take my 2 Optimize capsules.

(I'll have a post later this weekend specifically on all the supplements and WHY I am taking them.)

I waited the 30 minutes, cooked while I waited & and then chowed down on this beauty!

This is super simple: 

Just 1 slice of 100% Whole Wheat Ezekiel toast

2 scrambled organic eggs cooked in 1 tsp. EVOO

1.5 cups of steamed Kale

OK... not going to lie. The Kale made me gag. It was a mental challenge FOR SURE. I've had kale many times before, but not completely plain. So I have some ideas to try.... I will season it a little next time and I will steam it a little longer. 

Speaking of STEAMER... I stumbled across a GENIUS way to improvise in the kitchen. I don't have a steamer. I usually pop veggies in the microwave -- you know... 'STEAMABLES'. 

So anyway, I will probably buy a steamer some day soon... but until then... look what I found!

Put 3 SAME SIZE balls of aluminum in a pan. Place them in a triangle.

Bring to a boil (put plate on first - it's easier).

Add plate that can withstand high heat.

Add KALE.

Cover.

Steam it up!

-GENIUS-

So, after breakfast, I went TO BREAKFAST with two of my friends! I accidentally committed before I remembered it was my FIRST day of the UR.

Don't worry. I didn't cheat. I just drank more mineralized distilled water & enjoyed the company. 

Then I went on a HUNT for miso paste. NO LUCK. If you do this UR, get your miso paste in advance ;) I think I will just order it online. 

I waited 2 hours after breakfast time until I have more Mineralized Distilled water & 2 capsules of Optimize. RIGHT. ON. SCHEDULE.

30 minutes later -- LUNCH TIME. 

My original plan was to have some miso soup with my salad, but you know that was a big fat failure. So I went to plan B.

Lentil-Lime Salad

1 cup cooked lentils

1 medium carrot shredded

1/4 cup cilantro (oops forgot that at the store)

1.5 tsp Sesame Oil

2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice

Bragg Liquid Amino

Himalayan Salt

1/2 tsp. ground cumin

I added TOO much liquid amino ;) It was a tad salty tasting, but overall - it was good. My husband will LOVE this one.

I was so full after that!! I was suppose to also have a salad and toasted pumpkin seeds but I was STUFFED... and to be brutally honest... I was EXHAUSTED! I'm not sure if it's the reset or if it is a coincidence. Either way... I turned on some ocean wave sound track & PASSED OUT for 2 hours!

I never do that.

It was awesome.

 I woke up from my nap (see the robe) and got busy with my Mineralized Distilled water & Alkalinize... the green stuff.

Here is the deal with Alkalinize. It looks scarier than it really is.

YES: it smells like a turnip garden. 

YES: it looks like paint.

But... its not too bad -- just with 2-4oz. of water. Chug that baby!

So you wait 30 minutes and then you have the option for a snack. I decided to have the SALAD that was suppose to be with my lunch for my snack.

Secret about me. I really don't like salad. Unless it has a TON of fruit in it. I am not a big fan of dressings. So... this meal is all out of my comfort zone. But I did it anyway.

I chopped all my veggies up and made it pretty... because that makes me happy.

This is called the Microgreen Salad. Such a pretty name even!

3 cups baby spinach

1/4 medium carrot shredded

1/2 medium cucumber

1/2 medium red bell pepper, sliced

1/4 cup sprouts

1/2 medium tomato, chopped

1/4 cup chopped jicama (Whole Foods was out!)

1 Tbsp. chopped cilantro (remember I forgot it)

Then the homemade dressing I chose was Creamy Garlic Dressing:

1/2 cup EVOO

1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

3 cloves crushed garlic

3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

1 tsp. Himalayan Salt (the pink stuff!)

1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard

1 Tbsp. raw honey

It was tasty... but I couldn't finish it all! Whats wrong with me? This girl can EAT!

I also had 1/3 cup toasted pumpkin seeds. That was a nice CRUNCH!

For dinner, I am REALLY craving my Shakeology. So I think I will go with my Vegan Chocolate. Nothing crazy, just mixed in the blender with water, natural almond butter & ice.

I have a dull headache, but thats my own fault - I didn't stop drinking coffee earlier this week.

When I added in half a lemon to my mineralized distilled water - it tasted SO much better to me!

I'm looking forward to breakfast tomorrow!

I will be going to bed EARLY tonight.

I scheduled a massage.

I have BATH BOMBS from Lush to take a bath tomorrow night.

All is well!

Thanks for reading!

xo,

Brittany

The Ultimate Reset!

It's 7:30am and it is DAY ONE of the Ultimate Reset!

I am doing this for a few reasons...

I don't want to be a slave to food & emotional eating.

I want new healthy ideas for my family.

I want to feel the way my body was intended to feel.

I want to RESET and start FRESH!

I want to be at my OPTIMAL health for my husband and our future.

I want to be proud of myself for doing something tough ALL the way through!

I am doing this for me because I know that when I am taking the BEST care of myself, I am better able to love, serve and BE with others! 

If you want to join us, it isn't too late :) Reach out to me via email or Facebook & I will be happy to help you get started.

I want to document my journey here:

Pretty FOOD pictures.

Recipes.

How I'm FEELING (the good, the bad & the ugly)

And.... my results at the end of the 21 days!!

First entry will come tonight!! 

Thanks for reading, and THANKS for your support!!! I NEED IT! :)

xoxo,

Brittany