slim and shake update

I am on day 3 of the Challenge and I think I'll do my weekly updates on Saturdays! Why not , right?

Just to catch you up if you missed the challenge details. I am doing a Slim and Shake Challenge for April. I'm going to be doing a challenge each month. You are always welcome to join in. The Slim and Shake Challenge consists of Slim in 6 workouts ( I am adding these to my P90X rotation) and Shakeology. 30 days. Workout 6 days per week, 1 rest/stretch day and Shakeology for at least 1 meal per day. Pretty simple, but oh so effective. I really believe that there is no better workout for women than Slim in 6. Debbie Siebers really knows her stuff. Slim in 6 works the lower body like no other. I was planning on doing the Shake cleanse for the first 3 days, but after this week, it just didn't happen. So, I'll do the Shake cleanse after I get back from my trip next week. Plan B in action.

Day 1 - I took my measurements and weight and before photos. Not thrilled, but I have a starting point. Workout was Ramp it up from Slim in 6 and a 1 mile walk outside with Brian.

Food Journal -

b - shakeology (chocolate mixed with water and ice)

s - banana

l - potato salad, baked beans, pickle

s - shakeology (chocolate mixed with water and frozen strawberries) 1/2 tropical fruit Larabar

d - caeser-ish salad w blackened shrimp (5)

Water - 64 oz.

I've decided that I will eat some fish and eggs throughout this challenge. I'm going to see how my body reacts and go with it.

Day 2 -

workout - Start it up, Chest Shoulders and Tris, 200 crunches

Food Journal

b - shakeology (chocolate mixed with soy milk and ice)

s - none

l - big salad with peppers, tomato, onion, avocado and tomato vinagrette and veggie enchilada

s - hummus and pepper strips and Sunny Hemp granola bar

d - chips and salsa, veggies and refried beans

Water - 52 oz

Today is Day 3 and I've had my shakeology for breakfast so far. My workout is supposed to be Legs and Back, but the guys were griping last night and I'm not sure what we'll do this morning.

I am walking with Brian when the weather allows it. He needs to get back to some type of exercise routine and walking is all he can do for now.

Ok, this is a little different post for me. Let me know what you think. Do you want to see the details or would you rather just have the beginning and end?

Feel free to jump in on the challenge with me at any time. I'm always up for some company. You can do whatever workout you want and use Shakeology or even your own meal replacement shake, although I can't recommend Shakeology enough. Remember, I'm happy to send you a sample.

Discussion: Do you like to challenge yourself each month? Do you focus on a certain body part or work on your body as a whole? Are you keeping a food journal? Anyone jonesing for an ipad? Oh, I'm just full of questions!

Food Revolution!

How did you do with the pushup challenge yesterday? I got all 100 in. A few of you let me know on facebook how you were doing. I loved it! That was a lot of fun and I can't wait until next Friday to see if you all are up to the challenge again! Be sure to friend me on facebook and twitter if you want! We can all post how we are doing on Friday's. It'll be fun!

Did any of you watch Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution last night? It was the 2nd week and luckily they showed both episodes back to back. I DVR'd them and watched the first one last night and the second one this morning! I am loving this show. It is hard to watch at times, but I live in an area that is similar to Huntington WV. Missouri is not a health state either. I know that if we all work together to spread the word about health, we can make changes. Even if it is one person at a time, it is so worth it. I really wish that I had known what I know now when I was raising my kids. They are all grown now, but I would've done so many things differently. But, I can't focus on that now. I must focus on now. I can lead by example, they are learning from me still and I love that. This is the first generation that will not live as long as their parents. It's really sad and so easy to change. I know that I will be teaching Madelyn how to be her healthiest! She will know what a potato and tomato along with all the other fruits and veggies are!

With my Beachbody biz, it is so wonderful to help people change their unhealthy habits! It is the best part of my job and I truly mean that from the bottom of my heart!

Don't forget about April's Slim and Shake Challenge! 30 days of Slim in 6 workouts and Shakeology. Now, you can still participate if you don't have either one, I wouldn't leave you out, but you will get great results with these!!!! Please let me know if you want more info. I'm happy to get you a sample of Shakeology.

I always made my kids eat the school lunches. It was too much work to prepare their lunches and I really thought that they were getting a good meal. Boy, was I wrong.... today so many of the schools rely on processed foods. I didn't realize just how much.

Discussion: What do you think is the best/worst about our school systems breakfast and lunch programs?

Slim and Shake Challenge

It's another Fit Club Monday! I love having my Fit Club on Mondays, it's a fresh start to a new week. A chance to wipe the slate clean and begin again!

I am going to be hosting a Slim and Shake Challenge. This will be 30 days of working out and using Shakeology. I will be using Slim in 6. I feel that this is the most effective workout for women. I will be following the workout for 30 days as scheduled and using Shakeology for atleast one meal. I think the results will be outstanding! If you want to join in, please let me know and I will email you the details. I am going to start on April 1!!! You will need to take your before/after measurements and weight, before and after photos and be willing to share your results with me so I can post it here. I will NOT be posting anyone's weight or measurements, just the results! I hope you will join in!

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23 vitamins and minerals.

It's like eating:
10 cups cauliflower
4 cups broccoli
4 cups mushroms
4 cups radishes
3 cups lettuce
1 cup peas
7 carrots
3 raw onions

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Recipe:

Vegan Express by Nava Atlas

Chana Masala
4 Servings

1 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2-3 garlic cloves, minced
2 - 15 oz cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1-2 tsp garam masala or good-quality curry powder
1/2 tsp turmeric
2 tsp. grated fresh or jarred ginger
2 large tomatoes, diced
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro, or to taste
Salt to taste
hot cooked grain (rice, quinoa, couscous) optional

1. Heat the oil in a wide skillet. Add the onion and saute until translucent. Add the garlic and continue to saute until the onion is golden.
2. Add the chickpeas, garam masala, turmeric, ginger, tomatoes and lemone juice and about 1/4 cup water. Bring to a simmer, then cook over med-low heat for 10 mins stirring frequently. This should be moist and stewlike, but not soupy, add a little more water if needed.
3. Stir in the cilantro and season with salt. Serve on its own in shallow bowls or over a hot cooked grain, if desired.

Menu suggestions
1) omit the option of aplain cooked grean, serve with curried cashew couscous (recipe on page 93)
2) if you choose to serve this with a plain cooked grain, as suggested int eh recipe, compelte the meal with fresh flatbread and Fruitful Red Slaw ( page 177)
3) If time allows, make Apricot Chutney (page 225) as an accompaniment with any menu