Day 4-7 of Lean In 13

Wellllllllll…..I had this post finished and almost published and then *poof* it disappeared never to be seen again….uuuggghhh!

So, now instead of day 4 and 5 posted I have to do days 4-8…

I was hoping to post yesterday, but the computer, phone and I were having a date doing follow-ups with those of you who have jumped on the Lean-In-13 program, the 24 Day Challenge, and those of you who have begun to see a sizable Plan B income from Advocare! Woo-Hoo! Keep me busy!!!

So, we had to interrupt the previously scheduled post for some real world business….:)

I am so stoked about how I am feeling it isn’t even funny! My energy levels have skyrocketed.  I actually have to force myself to go to bed at 11pm. ( I used to turn into a pumpkin around 9pm)

I have had 3 more burn days and one refuel day. I can tell that I am burning at a higher rate now as I get hungry sooner.  Don’t let that scare you though…hunger is a good sign…it means that your metabolism is burning stored fat.

Ya know how when you put small logs on the fire every two hours you keep a nice hot fire all day?

Well, it’s like that with your metabolism.  We hafta keep the fires burning with small meals throughout the day.

I eat about 10…okay, 6 small meals (the size of my fist) a day.  Sometimes I would like 10! They consist mostly of nuts and veggies, but on refuel day I have smart carbs…oatmeal, brown rice.

I have lost 5 #’s and think I have gained about 1-2 pounds muscle.  I took my measurements and can’t wait to see how things have  changed on day 13!

My biggest physical goals were to lose my bubble belly, and tone up my arms and glutes.

The bubble belly is G.O.N.E!! I can’t believe it!!! 

AND….My arms are definitely toning!

 

Ya think?

Sorry for the poor quality of the pics. This was with my cell phone in my dimly lit basement, and I truly have no idea how to pose! And my workout hair….ick! I actually thought about cropping out my head, but didn’t want you to think it wasn’t me in the picture! LOL!

But you can get an idea of the toning I’m getting.

I am also much more aware of the foods I’m eating.  I wasn’t a big eater to begin with…but really found out that I did eat more carbs than I needed to.

Again, I love this program (I like the whole list thing and checking it off!) for it’s ease and it’s incredible results!

My regimen looks like this:

1st 10 days Herbal Cleanse (I actually started this about 7 days before the Lean In 13)

Before workout: Catalyst, MNS Max 3,Spark

Breakfast: Meal Replacement Shake, MNS Max 3

2 hours later: handful of nuts, lots of water

1/2 hour before lunch: MNS Max 3, lots of water

Lunch: protein and veggie on burn days, protein and carb on refuel day

Snack: veggies and hummus, lots of water, Catalyst

Dinner: Protein and veggie or carb

Snack: fruit or veggie

I am getting contacted by so many of you about this program! Go to the Lean In 13 program. and fill out the info.  I will call you with the details of the program.

Let’s all move into the holiday season with a little less of us to carry around!

To your health!

Day 2 and 3 of Lean In 13

 

I have just finished days 2 and 3 of the Lean In 13 program.

WOW!!

All I can say is I.LOVE.THIS!!!

I have NEVER felt so good in all my life!

These two days were BURN days.  That means no carbs, only protein and vegies and LOTS of water.

I put together a workout program for myself that includes:

Treadmill Fitness walking: 30 minutes

Free Weights on arms

Nautilus on legs and arms

Stabilizer Ball for glutes and push-ups

Crunches on the mat

I work out on my arms one day and then the legs the next.

I put some great worship music on and rock out on the treadmill. (This is where I get the most ideas for my blog)

I have been bursting out of bed to get to the exercise room (my basement)! I can’t believe how good I am sleeping and how energetic I feel upon rising! I am up by 6:30am, walking by 6:45 and done with my work-out by 7:45.

Tomorrow is Day 4….REFUEL day. I am feeling so good I almost don’t want to add carbs to the day….but I will follow the recommendations and just eat small portions.

OH!!! Almost forgot! I lost 3 pounds…..woo-hoo!!!

How’s your program going?

Stay Sparked uP!

Day 1 Lean In 13

I started a new work out program today.  It’s called Lean In 13. 



Lean In 13…not 13 months, or 13 weeks, but 13 days!

I don’t have much weight to lose but I definitely want to increase my stamina, strength and DECREASE some fat content.

This is the perfect program for achieving all those goals as it has all the components of eating habits and exercise habits spelled out for you for 13 days.

Today, I followed the program for the 1st BURN day.  No carbs, only vegies, protein, lots of water, and the supplements. Plus cardio and weights.

I am definitely feeling lighter. My abdomen isn’t as bloated and I feel more energized!

I have 2 more BURN days then day 4 is REFUEL day. 

I will keep you posted as to my progress!

What programs do you use to reach your goals?

Carpel Tunnel Syndrome

 

I have been dealing with some serious wrist pain lately.  Actually having a hard time holding onto the bicycle handlebars.

I noticed it a few weeks ago after some long hours in the garden.

My husband kept suggesting that I had carpel tunnel.  Nah…not me!

Well, after experiencing burning, tingling, numbing and loss of grip….okay….maybe I need to look at this!

I face painted for about 100 kids today and dropped my brush, getting red face paint on my white Sparkles shirt.  I thought this was a fluke until it happened again another 3-4 times.  What in the world is wrong with me? I NEVER drop my brush!

I have been all over the internet researching this debilitating syndrome.

I have found something called the Carpel Tunnel Solution.  It looks promising, as I really don’t want to have to go the surgery route.

Has anyone experienced relief from their Carpel Tunnel?

I would love to hear about your solutions.

 

Eating OmegaPlex, BioTools and MNS for inflammation control,

Drinking Spark for focus,

Waiting for  you to send me your Carpel Tunnel thoughts!

Sandy

Vegetarian Chili

Here's a tasty chili recipe that will bring about some tummy warming on a cold winters day.

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Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large onion (chopped)
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon Celtic or Himalayan salt (or to taste)
• 2 stalks celery (diced)
• 2 red peppers (diced)
• 2 jalapeno peppers (seeded and diced fine)
• 3 garlic cloves (peeled and minced)
• 3 (28 ounce cans whole tomatoes (chopped fine)
• 1 tablespoon chili powder (to taste)
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
• 1 (15 ounce can kidney beans (drained)
• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans (drained)
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans (drained)
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn (drained)

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Stir in the onions, seasonings with bay leaves, and salt. Stir until onion is clear in color.
3. Then stir in celery, bell peppers, jalapeno peppers and garlic.
4. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes.
5. Add tomatoes. Then add beans and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes.
7. Stir in corn, and it is ready to serve following a huge salad, along with some hearty, whole grain bread.

We love this recipe in our house.  Even on a summer evening it fills the hunger machine!

Eat healthy and stay Sparked UP!

Sandy

Out sick

Since I posted last I have been in bed sick.  The down side to burning the candle both ends!

After the Buick Open event I had to go home and lie down. I was exhausted. Well, that last 2 days as I was completely worn out.

I spent 2 days sleeping and getting well. But it has taken me a week to actually feel well enough to get back on the bike.

I rode yesterday, worked out with the free weights and stabalizer ball and still can't seem to keep my heart rate under 160! I was feeling nauseated, ears ringing, and just wanted to go to sleep. Common when my heart rate gets up too high.

So, guess I will be taking it easy this week.

How is your workout coming?


Spark has been my friend this week,

Sandy

Buick Open Classic

I was invited to the Buick Open Classic…or at least that’s what they called it last year.  GM has pulled out and now it’s called something else, but never-the-less I was invited to set up an Advocare booth.
I spent the day yesterday Sparking up the staff at The Jewel in Grand Blanc, MI.
They were raving about our Lemonade Spark…the one that Drew Brees, Quarter Back for the Saints drinks.  It tastes soooo incredibly yummy!
After a full day of being with that awesome staff I went home to prepare for an early rise to be at The Jewel by 7am to greet the Pro Am golfers with some Spark.
They hit the registration table then came to see me to get some cutting edge mental clarity and focus for the game.  I mixed the Spark with some Rehydrate as well to give them hydration for their game.  They were very thankful and many purchased product that I had on hand.
I had the opportunity to meet some great people and get great product in them!  I’ll be interested to find out how they did at the game!

Brett Quigley, the PGA Pro Golfer is one of our unpaid endorsers and he uses:
What
Brett
uses:

AdvoCare® Slam™ AdvoCare Spark® Energy Drink Rehydrate Sports Drink V16® Energy Drink Meal Replacement Shake Daily Protective Moisturizer

What Brett
says about
AdvoCare products:

"I travel more than 30 weeks a year playing professional golf, and Rehydrate is an integral part of my routine."

Career Highlights:

• 2006 Barclays Classic (T3)
  
• 2004 US Bank Championship (T2)
  
• 2001 BUY.com Classic champion
  
• 1996 Nike Classic champion
  
• 1987 US Junior Amateur champion

Too Cool!  Stay Sparked UP!
Sandy