3 Day Refresh Review

Summer is officially over and although I hate to admit it, I have had trouble getting back into a groove with my nutrition. I've been working out 4-6 days a week and eating semi-well. I've definitely been having treats, cheats and some ‪vino on the weekends.  After a Summer of being a off-track here and there I found myself feeling the following:

• Can't resist the urge to finish the kid's food 
• Skipping 1-2 of my 5-6 meals 
• Tired 
• Headaches 
• Not drinking enough water
• Feeling uncomfortable in clothes as they were getting tighter in certain spots

Allllll these signs pointing me to needing a fresh start!! So, the kids are back in school and this mamma decided to use 3 days to kickstart her health back on the right track.

I'd be lying if I said I didn't want to lose a few pounds of bloat but weight loss was not my main reason for the cleanse. It was more to kick my booty back in the right direction!

Why would someone want to do the 3 Day Refresh?? 

For a fast, clean break.  They may want to break bad habits and drop a few pounds.  Also to kickstart a new fitness goal or plan or to use once a month to tone up! 

What is it??

The 3 Day Refresh is a 3 day cleanse with 3 vegan shakes, a fiber drink, lots of water, 2 fruits, 3 vegetables and 3 healthy fats through out the day.  You follow a simple meal plan that offers many alternatives on the approved food lists with serving sizes.  There are also optional hot tea and coffee options that you can use Stevia to sweeten if you would like! 

What is included??

I recommend you order the challenge pack, which will give you the 3 Day Refresh kit as well as 1 month of Shakeology to ensure your success with healthier choices.  Basically, so you don't spend all your money, time and effort on this cleanse and then on Day 4 blow it out of the water again!  Ya feel me?!

Shakeology - Your daily dose of dense superfood nutrition that will replace one meal during and after the Refresh.  It is loaded with 72+ super foods that replaces a vitamin and probiotics! 

Vanilla Fresh Shake - These shakes are dairy and soy-free.  They are an excellent source of plant protein and fiber.  There are 22 vitamins and minerals as well as probiotics.  Also the Vanilla Fresh Shake has potato protein extract that is proven to help curb hunger with no artificial flavors, colors, preservatives or sweeteners.  

Fiber Sweep - A soluble and insoluble fiber blend that naturally eliminates waste from your digestive system.  It consists of flax, chia and psyllium seed husks.  Fiber helps to keep our bodies healthy and to promote fat loss.  

Where do you begin??

After you receive your package in the mail you need to set a start date, contact your coach for them to help you in a challenge group for support and accountability - again so you don't just order a product and never use it! It is recommended that you either choose a long weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) or a 3-day portion during your week.  I recommend a time during the week where you will stay busy so your mind isn't as focused on food and you can more easily avoid temptation.

What to expect??

This is a cleanse and it lasts 3 days.  It is not a program intended for to you feel super-full or satisfied.  The overall calorie estimate is around 900 calories.  That being said, I personally didn't feel famished, but there were times I felt hungry.  I would drink water or have a hot tea and it would go away.

You will notice there are times when you want to put food in your mouth; not because you are hungry, but more out of habit or boredom than actual hunger.  You may experience some gas and/or bloating.  This is to be expected and is a sign of your body cleaning out.  You are allowed to exercise during the 3 Day Refresh but only light to moderate exercise.  I would recommend pilates, yoga or light cardio.  Something like a run, spin class, or heavy lifting IS NOT recommended.

How do I prepare??

The week before you decide to begin the 3 Day Refresh, I would suggest the following:

• Increase your vegetable, fruit and fiber intake.  
• Start limiting your red meat and caffeine intake. 
• Increasing your water intake.  It is recommended that you drink 1/2 your body weight in ounces of water each day and up to 1 gallon of water to maximize your results.  
• Start cycling down the intensity of your workouts.

You will be the most successful if you have a plan! Open your package, select the foods you want to eat and make a shopping list.  There is a guide in the book that helps you in this process or

Click Here to get your FREE 3 Day Refresh Meal Plan & Grocery List

What were my results?? 

As a reminder, I did completed the 3 Day Refresh to kickstart a new fitness journey and to get myself back on track!

I'm happy to report I lost 4 pounds and 3.5 inches in 3 days!

I wasn't hungry except for mid-morning on day one.  I am pleasantly surprised at how I felt! I had been super tired the last few weeks and had just felt off-track. As corny as it sounds, I really feel refreshed and ready to tackle some new goals!

If you are interested in the 3 Day Refresh you can order it by clicking above OR fill out this Challenge group Application to join my next Challenge Group where I will support you along the way in a private group!!

Meet the Teacher Memories

This week has been wild with the kids starting back to school and my oldest starting Kindergarten! Amongst all the craziness, Timehop reminded me this week of Thomas' meet the teacher last year. I got tears in my eyes when I saw this photo. 

#1 my sweet boy is SO much bigger &
#2 it brings back so many emotions of how life used to be for me

This was the photo where I made my mind up to do something different with my life. To make a change. We all have moment where we have seen ourselves in a photo and we didn't like the way that we looked, but this was different. I cropped almost my entire body out of the photo when I posted it on Facebook and that was hard.

When I saw this photo, I saw the button that wouldn't close on my dress because the dress was too small. I saw an arm that made me really upset. I noticed that I was larger looking than my husband. How did this happen? What was I doing wrong? So many different emotions and thoughts ran though my mind and I was so upset with the way that I looked AND felt.

I thought I was eating healthy, I was training for a half marathon and I didn't know what I was doing wrong. I knew it would be harder to lose weight with having hypothyroidism and honestly, I thought I may never lose the weight. I had accepted the fact that I would be a size 10 and approx 20 pounds heavier than I wanted for the rest of my life.

Then, I heard about the 21 day fix from my coach posting her transformation on Facebook. I had heard about it before and been approached by another coach but the timing wasn't right for me. This time, I was ready! I knew Beachbody programs worked because I had tried Insanity a few years before and it kicked my butt, lol! The whole idea of portion control, clean eating and 30 minute workouts was exactly what this busy Mom of 3 needed!!

If you are interested in learning more about the private health and fitness accountability groups that I run fill out for my next challenge group: 

WHY Stay at Home Moms make PERFECT BEACHBODY COACHES

As a Stay at Home Mom (SAHM), I love that I can physically be with my kids during the day. I feel blessed to be able to stay at home with them because I know some families don’t have the choice. Some days are easier than others as a SAHM, but there’s a saying that I live by: The days are long but the years are short!

On the flip side, a downside to being a SAHM is the lack of financial contribution and ability to have a little something for yourself. I have been a SAHM for almost 6 years now. I have 3 children ages, 5, 4 and 22 months. I love them dearly but I found myself lost and lonely often. I never knew what I was doing wrong to help make these feelings go away. I was very involved in a local moms club, I was even President at one point. I have had my kids each involved in survival swim lessons, Musikgarden, Music with Mar, weekly playgroups, Preschool, etc. You name it, we’ve done it! Last year I was even asked to be a part of our local preschool’s board thinking it would help fill the void I’ve been feeling for awhile now. I needed more purpose. I had fire and drive in my soul that NEEDED to be put to use!!!!

After having my 3rd child I thought finally losing the baby weight and getting my body back onto a healthier pattern would be my missing link. I started the 21 day fix and fell in love with Beachbody. I went from a size 10 to a size 4. I have lost 25 pounds since October 2014 and have kept it off. I learned a lot about healthy eating, portion control and support. My love for the 21 day fix quickly turned into a passion for helping others achieve the same feeling I was feeling, the feeling of being ALIVE AGAIN! Actually enjoying what I see in the mirror. Not struggling with my clothes and getting upset each and every time I had to get dressed.

I became a Beachbody Coach at the end of October 2014 and haven’t looked back. What started out as a fun hobby to help keep me accountable on my own health and fitness journey opened my eyes to the ability to have an at home business. Don’t get me wrong, my first paycheck was $32 and change! This was definitely not get rich quick scheme. As time went on and I shared my story I started to help and inspire others. I was shocked at the response! I was starting to build a following, a team and an income with a passion I had for helping others while getting healthier myself! Most importantly I found something for myself again. I think as SAHMs we lose ourselves a little along the way. We focus so much on our children and husbands that we forget about ourselves. Our dreams. Our goals. We put it all on the back burner for them. While I believe in taking care of my family, I also believe in taking care of myself. In order to be a good Mom, I also have to take care of myself. I have been a Beachbody Coach now for 10 months! I cannot believe how this journey has changed my life inside and out. I want to share this opportunity with you.

You may be wondering: What do SAHMs do that help them be effective Beachbody Coaches??

1. I share my story on social media, with friends and family how Beachbody fitness programs and Shakeology can help them to lose weight and get fit at home. I was spending lots of time on social media before, now I have more of a purpose for the time I spend.

2. I encourage women, as I encourage my children but now it’s on their health and fitness journey in private fb groups we call challenge groups, providing feedback about their progress.

3. I help my coaches on our team page, Team Progress NOT Perfection how to use duplication to achieve the same business success as me. We are busy Mommies, we need training and how tos!

4. I manage my time and resources to effectively get my daily tasks accomplished in a timely manner. Just as I do for my family, I plan out my day around playgroups and preschool.

5. I use and teach goal setting to my customers and coaches to help them achieve the results they are working so hard for.

6. I use my story to share my own personal experience so I can reach others like me who need my help. I was doing this on fb Mommy pages about motherhood experiences, asking for advice, etc. This was a way I can still do that but help other Moms on their health and fitness journey.

7. I use my natural desire to help others succeed in a new way every day. As SAHMs we put others first naturally, so helping others comes very easy to us.

8. I genuinely care about others! I lead with my heart just as I do as Mommy.

It is through a few vital behaviors every day since I started this journey that has has created my success. I control how fast or slow I want to grow my business. I set the goals I want to reach. I set my hours and choose my teammates. I work before my kids get up, during nap time and when they go to bed. YOU set your own schedule, time and effort according to YOUR goals!!

I am looking to personally mentor 10 women like me. SAHMs who are looking for something more for themselves but need the flexibility to be home with their kids. If this sounds like you, a Mom who wants some freedom and additional income while getting in the best shape of your life register for my FREE WEBINAR: How to change your health from the inside out AND build a successful home business as a Stay at home Mom!

https://healthylifewith3.leadpages.co/coaching-opportunity-

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This webinar will be September 10th @ 9pm!!

We will be covering some common questions:

1) What is the initial investment?
2) What do Beachbody Coaches actually do?
3) What does the compensation plan look like?
4) Do I have to be at my goal body/weight to be a coach?
5) Is there a sales minimum?

Beachbody has some of the BEST fitness programs in the world at home on your time and you don’t have to drag your kids to the gym or put your health on the back burner anymore. Interested? Let’s do this!  I look forward to seeing you Thursday night!!