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21 Day Fix-Day 1!

01 Tuesday Dec 2015

Posted by aneris91 in Ash's Updates, Ash's Weight Loss Journey, Bettering my Body, General Updates, Health and Beauty

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Hey guys! So today I started my new round of 21 Day fix! I won’t be posting updates daily, but I figured the 1st day would be a good one to do šŸ˜‰ I will be posting my results on the last day along with my progress pictures and measurements šŸ™‚

For those who don’t know what 21DF is, it is a clean eating and exercise plan designed to help with portion control. We’ve all heard that doing something for 21 days creates a habit! and anyone can follow along for 3 weeks! You get colored containers relating to different food groups and you get so many of each color per day based on your weight and weight loss goals.

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I am on plan B (1,500 – 1,799). The colors correspond to various food groups. GreenĀ is Veggies, Purple is Fruit, Red is Proteins, Yellow is Carbs, Blue is Healthy Fats, Orange is Nuts, Seeds, and Dressings, and the Teaspoons are Oils or Nut Butters.Ā There is an app available for both Android and Iphone to help keep track of your containersĀ 

This is the list I saved from my first round that I always look to for my shopping trips!

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Today was a little scatterbrained for me as it is my second day at my new job as well as the fact that I completely forgot to go food shopping! Luckily I had a few things laying around šŸ˜‰

One of the things I love to make when I’m doing 21DF isĀ shirataki noodles. The macros are so low, they count as a free food! I usually make them with veggies and Braggs Liquid Aminos (my favorite sauce ever!!! Totally gluten free, 0 calories and it tastes just like soy sauce!)

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I used mushrooms, 1 scrambled egg, and a mixture of PB2, liquid aminos, Worcestershire sauce, and rice vinegar. The container count ended up at .5 green, .5 red, 2 tsp, and I counted .5 orange for the rice vinegar due to the little bit of oil that was in it.

And today was Total Body Fix for the workout! I will usually post a post-workout selfie directly to the Facebook page, but today I forgot to take on 😦

My total count for the day was a little low on some, but that will happen when you’re unprepared. I ended the day with 1.5 green, 2 purple, 1.5 red, 1 yellow, 1 blue, .5 orange, and 3 tsps. The upside is that I have some flex if I get a little hungry later!

Hope you guys found this helpful! Until next time!!

Much Love

<~*Ashley*~>

 

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Inside-Out Caramel Apples!

25 Sunday Aug 2013

Posted by aneris91 in Ash's Updates, Ash's Weight Loss Journey, Ashley's Tips, Bettering my Body, Food and Recipes, General Updates

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Hello all! Sorry for the hiatus, I’ve been super busy going through my stuff in storage! Also been spending some time with a good friend of mine who just had twins!!

Avory (left) and Kaylie (right) only a few minutes old!

Avory (left) and Kaylie (right) only a few minutes old!

Miss Kaylie at two weeks :-)

Miss Kaylie at two weeks šŸ™‚

Miss Avory at two weeks

Miss Avory at two weeks

They are growing up fast already ^_^ I also had the pleasure of going to 98Rock’s Big Night Out in St. Pete with my dad. That was a lot of fun…except we got rained out and didn’t get to see the last two bands lol but I got to meet Alien Ant Farm, so it was a pretty successful day I’d say!

Big Night Out 2013

Big Night Out 2013

My self with Alien Ant Farm

My self with Alien Ant Farm

With a human advert for the band SnapM

With a human advert for the band SnapM

 

It was a lot of fun actually!! haha A quick update, I’m down to only 60lbs from my goal weight and back in a 14/16 pant size. I got really lax with my eating and exercising and gained about 15 pounds, so I’m really excited that I’ve taken it back off.

I feel sexiest after a workout!

I feel sexiest after a workout!

Princess Lucy!

Princess Lucy!

Leeloo likes to rub her face in the grass...this is what happens!

Leeloo likes to rub her face in the grass…this is what happens!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I love being able to walk the dogs, because it forces me to get out and move, and I’ve started running again to train for my first 5k! Lucy is loving gong running with mama! hehe

Anywho!! I thought I’d post a super delicious recipe that I found on pinterest and decided to give it a shot a couple weeks ago! Inside Out Caramel Apples!!!

Start with:

Two Apples (I'd recommend a tarter apple such as a fuji, gala, or granny smith)

Two Apples (I’d recommend a tarter apple such as a fuji, gala, or granny smith)

One bag of Kraft Caramels (14 or 16oz I believe)

One bag of Kraft Caramels (14 or 16oz I believe)

Any flavor granola, I used this one because I happened to have it on hand

Any flavor granola, I used this one because I happened to have it on hand

Then,

Put all of the caramels into a pot and add 1 tbsp of water then turn to med heat, stirring constantly

Put all of the caramels into a pot and add 1 tbsp of water then turn to med heat, stirring constantly

Once that gets going,

Cut the apples in half and scoop out the insides, brush with lemon/lime juice to prevent browning (I didn't brush them quick enough hehe)

Cut the apples in half and scoop out the insides, brush with lemon/lime juice to prevent browning (I didn’t brush them quick enough hehe)

I used a strawberry huller to scoop the insides, it worked really well actually

I used a strawberry huller to scoop the insides, it worked really well actually

Be sure to keep and eye on the caramels too!

Take your granola,

Crush the crap outta them!! The slap chop thing-a-majig worked perfectly

Crush the crap outta them!! The slap chop thing-a-majig worked perfectly

This is a perfect crunched-up-ness

This is a perfect crunched-up-ness

Once the caramels are melted,

Perfect consistency

Perfect consistency

Pour it slowly and evenly into the apple halves

Pour it slowly and evenly into the apple halves

VERY carefully!!

VERY carefully!!

Poy-Fect!

Poy-Fect!

Then top,

Add as much or as little as you want!

Add as much or as little as you want!

Yum!

Yum!

And Enjoy!!

They're pretty messy!

Inside Out Caramel Apple!

I will definitely be making these again!!

Anyways! I hope you all enjoyed! Let me know if you make it and how it turns out! These are super easy and guaranteed to please even the pickiest eater!

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Goodnight and Much Love my fellow Night Owls!!!

~Ashley<3

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Body After Baby

17 Saturday Aug 2013

Posted by aneris91 in Bettering my Body, Food and Recipes, General Updates, Health and Beauty

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So I’ve seen a lot of buzz online about these new celebrity mom’s and how by the time baby pictures finally surface (usually about a week or two later), they’re back to their fit pre-baby bodies.

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Now, ladies, this is possible, but it may take a little longer than Hollywood shows it to be (what do you mean not everything in Hollywood is real??) Most of those mom’s have access to a lot of resources that the average woman doesn’t, i.e. personal trainers, chefs, nannies, etc. But you can have your pre-baby body back, and even get into better shape! It just takes some dedication and killer timing!!

For example, when baby is asleep!!

Here are a few naptime routines from sheknows.com

Lotta Tabata

Tabata is a great way to get your heart rate up in a very short period of time. You do 20 seconds of hard, intense work, followed by 10 seconds of rest. Each Tabata consists of eight intervals for a total of four minutes work. You work at your level and take breaks as needed. Tabatas are a more advanced form of exercise, but they can be adapted to all fitness levels.

Perform each each four-minute Tabata by doing eight rounds of 20 seconds work followed by 10 seconds rest.

  • Tabata #1: Pushups
  • Tabata #2: Squats
  • Tabata #3: Burpees
  • Tabata #4: Plank

Cardio blast

For this workout, you do each exercise for one minute and complete the workout as a circuit with one exercise after another. The cardio blast workout gets your heart rate pumping and keeps it elevated for the 20-minute workout for maximum calorie burning.

Repeat series four times. Perform each exercise for one minute.

  • Mountain climbers
  • Butt kicks
  • Jump rope
  • Burpees
  • Rest

Full body

Incorporating weight training is an effective way to help lose those last stubborn pounds. All you need for this workout are dumbbells.

Repeat series two to three times. Do 10 to 12 reps of each exercise.

  • 1 Minute jump rope
  • Biceps curls
  • Triceps kickbacks
  • Pushups
  • Dumbbell rows
  • Squat
  • Lunge
  • 1 Minute plank

Belly slimmer

As moms, one of the areas we are most focused on improving is our stomach. These exercises target each area of your abs and help to whittle your middle.

Repeat series two to three times. Perform each exercise for one minute.

  • Traditional crunch
  • Bicycle crunch
  • Reverse crunch
  • Feet up crunch
  • Plank

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Now, not every woman is able to have a natural delivery, but don’t worry C-Section moms, here are some great fit tips for you too! Here are some exercises from BreezyMama.com

So you had a cesarean section, now what do you do for exercise? Whether it was planned or an emergency cesarean, it’s time to rehab those core muscles. But first, there are a few things you should know about your C Section:

The external bikini scar is horizontal, but the inside incision of the abdominal wall is vertical. Trust me you wouldn’t want it any other way. The good news is that if you had a diastasis rectus (split of the abdominal wall) or a hernia, it was repaired during the surgery. Just remember that the scar is layers deep. Your internal organs were also moved around and exposed to air. It takes a few weeks for things to find their position again. In the meantime, gas pains and little twinges are normal.

Physiological healing time for any body part is about 6-8 weeks. Give yourself some time to heal. That being said, some of us need to ask for extra help and be nudged along the way. Nudging is what our Mom’s and friends are for, so take the help and get moving.

Although your pelvic floor wasn’t traumatized by the birth, bladder position may be altered due to the procedure. It’s just another reason to do your Kegels! More on that later.

Most C-section scars heal without any need for extra measures. Occasionally, scars are sensitive to touch. You can do a few things to help that along. First, once the stitches or staples are removed any scab is gone, gently massage the scar in all directions. Here at CTS, we also offer silicone gel sheets to be worn 24/7 to cover, protect, desensitize, and flatten the scar. Let us know if you need, extra help in the scar department. Physical therapists can also facilitate healing with modalities and specific soft tissue techniques.

Get your cardio going by walking….a lot. Yep, put that baby in your stroller and start walking. When I was recuperating the following morning after the birth of my daughter, I held onto that IV pole and walked the perimeter of the hospital floor. When I got to the nurses station, they were surprised to see me. I explained that they had instructed me to walk. The nurse responded, ā€œYes, but nobody actually does it.ā€ Well, those nurses know something. Walking is the best way to get moving, manage the lingering discomfort and drop the baby weight. Practice walking as tall as you possibly can to strengthen your core.

The abdominal wall needs rehab and conditioning just as any other body part would need after surgery. So here is a sequence of exercises that should be started within 24 hours of delivery.

– Diaphragmatic Breathing:

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Lay on your back with knees bent. Take deep breaths expanding your ribcage. When you breathe out, make sure you exhale completely which will facilitate a light contraction of your abdominal wall. As you improve straighten your legs until you are completely flat on your back. Repeat 10 times. 2 times per day.

– Kegels:

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Lift your pelvic floor muscles up and in. Hold up to 10 seconds. Relax and drop your muscles completely and repeat 10 times up to 3 times per day.

– Pelvic Tilt:

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Lay on your back with knees bent. Pull your belly button to your spine to tilt your tailbone up while flattening your back. Relax down. Repeat 10 times.

– Heel Slides:Ā 
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Place your finger tips just inside your pelvic bones. Maintain your neutral spine. Activate the muscles under your finger tips by pretending to zip up a tight pair of jeans. Your pelvis should maintain this same position as you straighten one leg, return to start, and repeat on the opposite side. Repeat 10 times maintaining the same position.

– Bridge:

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Start on your back with your knees bent. Roll through your pelvic tilt to lift your buttocks all the way off the floor. You should be able to make a straight line between your shoulders and knees…..no sagging. Roll back down through your pelvic tilt and repeat 10 times. As you improve, hold the up position and add a slight twist from side to side. As you improve further, bring your arms overhead and perhaps close your eyes. This is also a great exercise to do with your feet over a ball.

– Cat/Camel:

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This yoga move is a great way to get your core activated. On your hands and knees, pull your belly button to your spine to round your back while exhaling. Sag your back as you raise your head on inhale. Coordinate the motion with your breath as you repeat 10 times.

– Kiss the Baby:

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From your hands and knees, bend your elbows to kiss your baby. Babies love to watch you go up and down. Repeat at least 10 times. This exercise progresses to knee push ups or the plank maneuver.

– Bird Dog:

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From hands and knees, activate your core muscles and raise one arm and the opposite leg. You can look down at your baby, maintaining neutral posture while you alternate sides. Repeat 10 times. Add a rattle or toy to your hand and really make your baby giggle while toning at the same time.

As stated, you can start any of these exercises within 24 hours of your cesarean. Start with just a few repetitions, maybe 3-5 and progress to 10. Eventually, you should get up to at least 30 reps of all these exercises. These exercises should become easy for you before starting any other ā€œcore classesā€, like Pilates. These exercises should also be painless. If you have any trouble, please contact your women’s health physical therapist. We can help.

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Another big thing to remember after your pregnancy, is that your body won’t quite function the way it used to when it comes to food. Your hormones are all over the place, your metabolism is most likely slowed, and a lot of times, women develop thyroid problems. Any kind of fitness starts in the kitchen, and that goes double for postpartum “dieters.” You need to be sure that you’re replenishing the nutrients your body lost while giving birth, but also making sure that what you’re eating is still helping baby (if you’re breastfeeding.)Ā Your body requires just 500 extra calories a day to support your breastfeeding.Ā As a breastfeeding mom, you need adequate fluids to ensure a proper milk supply, so drink at least 8 glasses of water a day. It’s most important to remember that what you eat winds up in your milk. If your baby is gassy or showing signs of an upset stomach, check your diet.

A big concern for a lot of new mothers is bowel regularity (hey, we all go!) A lot of people don’t like OTC meds or have allergies preventing them from utilizing certain stool softeners. You can easily add foods to your diet that will naturally help with the process!

Here’s a great recipe from simplebites.net!

Stewed Prunes with Citrus & Cinnamon
Recipe type:Ā Dessert
Author:Ā Aimee (adapted from Molly Wizenberg)
Prep time:Ā 2 mins
Cook time:Ā 30 mins
Total time:Ā 32 mins
Serves/Yield:Ā 10
Gently poached prunes are infused with citrus and spices to produce a plump and fragrant stewed fruit that is sure to please.Top them with chopped almonds for an extra boost of fiber.
Ingredients
  • 1 lb pitted prunes
  • 1/2 orange, cut from top to bottom
  • 1/2 lemon, cut from top to bottom
  • 1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
  1. Slice the orange and lemon very thinly, giving multiple half-moon pieces and remove the seeds, if any.
  2. place all the ingredients in a heavy saucepot and just cover with water.
  3. Bring to a very gentle boil and cook for 30-40 minutes.
  4. Serve warm or refrigerate overnight. Keeps 1 week.

The big thing is to be sure to give your body healing nutrients. Eat lots of fresh fruits and veggies and lean proteins. Be sure to include milk in your diet too, to be sure that baby is getting everything they need!!

And remember moms, DON’T OVER DO IT! Take care of yourself and don’t let baby get pushed aside by your wants, and don’t put yourself last getting caught up with baby. It’s always okay to ask for help!!

Much love and good luck to everyone!!

~Ashley<3

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How do you see yourself?

07 Wednesday Aug 2013

Posted by aneris91 in Ash's Updates, Ashley's Tips, Bettering my Body, General Updates, Health and Beauty

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Body image is a very touchy issue for some. A lot of people are too quick to judge nowadays. ‘I can’t believe she’s wearing that!’ ‘That is too much woman in those pants!’ and of course the blunt ‘She is too fat to be wearing that’

While I admit that sometimes I do that, and sometimes I think that certain styles/fits/colors/patterns/clothes just aren’t flattering on certain people/body types/weights, no one should have to feel self conscious about themselves because someone else doesn’t think they look good.

A good friend of mine posted this on Facebook the other day;

Ā Okay long post/rant time. So today I was at the mall shopping, and as I was looking through some pants, a woman with a young daughter, probably around age seven or eight, is shopping at one of the racks close by. I hear the little girl say, “How about this one mommy?” To which the mother replied, “Oh no. I couldn’t wear something like that, I need something to hide my tummy. You always have to beĀ careful when you’re picking out your clothes.” Then they walk past me, and I see the mother glance at me, and then I hear her say, “See, when you’re cute like her, you can wear whatever you want.”
I really hate seeing things like this. It just makes me so sad for those little girls, who are already in for a struggle to learn confidence and self-love, already growing up in a society that teaches them they aren’t good enough, already being bombarded by unattainable beauty standards everywhere they look. Even at age eight, this child has magazines, billboards, television, movies, and a million other things telling her she has to look a certain way, that she isn’t beautiful just the way she is. In my opinion, the last person on Earth little girls should ever be taught these things by is their mother.
One day if I have a daughter, I will NEVER say bad things about my body or appearance in front of her, I will NEVER tell her she is anything short of perfect the way she is, I will ALWAYS tell her she is beautiful, but more than that, smart, kind, compassionate, artistic, and any other things that are much more important than her looks that my future child may turn out to be, and I will NEVER tell her that she has to look like that girl over there to wear that pretty dress she loves so much.

“Mother is God in the eyes of a child.”

I can’t say I blame her. We all try so hard to be accepted by everyone else, when really all we need is to accept ourselves. We need to teach our children, not only to love themselves, no matter how they look, but also to love others, no matter how they look! We are constantly bombarded by pictures in magazines and ads of these woman who are size 0 and are being told that this is what beauty is. Well here’s a newsflash…

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That’s right. We are all beautiful!

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Beauty is being a size 2/4/6/8/20/12/14/16/18/20/22/24/26+, beauty is being white/black/brown/gray/purple/Asian/Mexican/European/middle eastern/native/pacific islander/etc. Beauty is having perfect skin, acne, blackheads, scars, hair, tattoos, piercings, make-up, or extra features. Beauty is wearing that neon puke-yellow dress, because dammit it looks cute! But ABOVE ALL, beauty is knowing that at the end of the day, you can look yourself in the eye (or mirror) and smile, because you are who YOU are. Not what society wants you to be. You might not agree with someone’s fashion choice, but that doesn’t mean that they can’t be themselves.

 

No matter what happens, jut remember that someone there thinks you’re beautiful.

~Ashley<3

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Apps That Keep Me Motivated

22 Monday Jul 2013

Posted by aneris91 in Ash's Updates, Ash's Weight Loss Journey, Ashley's Tips, Bettering my Body, General Updates, Health and Beauty

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Happy Sunday all!!! I hope everyone had a great weekend! I had the privilege of watching my god-sister’s ballet recital in Jacksonville at the Florida Theater.

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It is a beautiful building and when I get the pictures I will upload some!! šŸ™‚

Anywho, I had a conversation awhile back with a friend about apps on the phone and if fitness apps really help or if they just take up memory. So, over the last few months I’ve tried a bunch of different fitness/weight loss apps on my phone so I could let you guys know which ones I thought we’re actually worth while!

All of the links are for the Google Play Store (since I have an android) but if you have an app that is available on another OS let me know and I’ll be sure to link it!

  1. My Fitness Pal-Free Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Lose weight with MyFitnessPal, the fastest and easiest to use calorie counter for Android. With the largest food database of any Android calorie counter (over 3,000,000 foods), and amazingly fast food and exercise entry, we’ll help you take those extra pounds off!Ā Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  My fitness Pal is an ap that lets you track your calorie intake. I use this one regularly because it’s easier than keeping a writen food journal. Plus it helps you also track your fat, carb, fiber, etc. You can also track cardio and strength training so you can track your workouts too. 4.7/5
  2. Charity Miles-Free Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā Charity Miles is a free app that empowers you to earn money for charities while walking, running or biking– everyday.Ā Just choose a charity and hit the streets. As you walk, run or bike, the app will track your distance and you’ll earn money for your charity: 10Ā¢ per mile for bikers; 25Ā¢ per mile for walkers and runners, all up to $1,000,000 courtesy of our corporate sponsors. Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā I love this ap! As long as I remeber to turn it on that is haha. I use this when I walk my dogs and it really helps me go further because A) I know I’m giving something back while bettering my health, and B) You have to go at least half a mile before your donation is accepted. I also love that there are so many different charities to choose from, including ASPCA, Wounded Warrior Project, Pencils for Promise, Feeding America, Habitat for Humanity, The Michael J. Fox Foundation, and many more! 5/5
  3. HIIT Interval Timer-Free Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā Ā Easy to use workout timer for interval training. Create your own sets and workouts!Ā Great training timer for Crossfit training, HIIT, interval timer, tabata, round timer, running, c25k timer, etc.- Merge several sets into large workout
    – Simple and intuitive interface
    – Warning ticks
    – Advanced sound settings
    – Skip forward in workout Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  I like this app for my workouts that I find on pinterest and youtube. I used to use my stopwatch on my phone, but having to watch the time really distracted me from my workout, making it less effective. It’s great to have and really good for personalizing workouts! 4.6/5
  4. Zombie, Run!-Free Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā Ā The Zombie, Run! Zombie Finder is a survival tool for people living in a zombie-infested area. Zombie, Run! displays the location of nearby zombies, helping you safely navigate your urban or rural area. Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā I haven’t used this app yet, but I have heard wonderful things about it from friends! Pretty much as you run or walk, you have a map that shows you if there are zombies near by. The further you go, the more power-ups or weapons you can get to defeat them. What’s a plus is you can pick up where you left off on your next run! A great way to get you off the beaten path to find new areas to walk or run. 4/5
  5. Lose it-Free Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā Lose It! helps you set a daily calorie budget, track your food and exercise, and stay motivated to make smarter choices and achieve your goal. We think it’s the best, most seamless weight loss system available.Ā EFFECTIVE-Lose It! is based on the proven principles of calorie tracking and peer support for healthy, sustainable weight loss.Ā CONNECTED-We seamlessly connect you to the people, devices, and food information you need to achieve your weight loss goals.Ā PERSONAL-We customize a weight loss plan that fits your life. Set your goals and achieve them on your terms.Ā All the tools you need to achieve your weight loss goal, all in the palm of your hand.Ā HOW IT WORKS-Getting started with Lose It! is easy. Simply download the app, tell us a little about yourself and your weight loss goal, and we’ll create a custom weight loss plan for you. Then simply start logging your food and exercise!Ā TRACK YOURSELF-Lose It! offers a simple, easy-to-use tool for tracking what you eat and do. Our robust food database has thousands of restaurant, grocery store, and brand-name foods, all researched and validated by the Lose It! Team. Log food and activity on your Android device, or online at LoseIt.com. Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā Similar to My Fitness Pal. Very user friendly and lets you add friends to keep you motivated! You can also watch your progress and it will tell you if you’re losing too fast or if you’re not taking in enough calories per day. 4.7/5
  6. Calories Burned-Free Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā Ā Use this calculator to estimate your energy (calories) spending on daily activities, exercises etc.*** MASSIVE FEATURES UPDATE**

    1) HUNDREDS OF DIFFERENT WORKOUT OPTIONS
    2) FAVORITE SECTION
    3) DAILY DIARY FEATURE
    4) WORLD’s DIFFERENT CUISINES’ DISHES PER SERVING CALORIES – You can add/delete/update your own dishes
    5) FRUIT AND VEGETABLES’ CALORIES – You can add/delete your own fruits and vegetables

    I primarily use this one to see how many calories I burn with my various workouts to add to my other apps, or to see how long I have to do a certain exercise in order to burn my daily 500+ calories.

  7. Primal Feed-Free Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā Primal Feed presents the latest information on the paleo diet and nutrition and the primal lifestyle. Any of the content can shared by email or on the popular social-networking sites. The content is sourced from “Mark’s Daily Apple”, “Paleo for Women”, “Paleoista”, “The Paleo Solution”, “PaleoFast”, and “The Paleo Network”. Any of the feeds can be turned on or off individually from the menu on the opening screen. The app is free and supported by ads. Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā I don’t use this one very oftern except for the ocassional recipe. Great for anyone follwoing or wanting info on the Paleo lifestyle (it’s not a diet, it’s a lifestyle change!) It is a little buggy and freezes sometimes, but that would have just been the area I was in. 3.9/5
  8. Fast Food Calorie Lookup-Free Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā This app is simple – it gives you calorie counts (and more) FAST for a number of popular restaurants! Pick your restaurant, pick your item, and you get the count! For restaurants that have dozens of items, use the search box to narrow down your criteria! Trying to eat healthier? Check out the BMR and daily calorie calculator. Over 10,000 people use this app every day! Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā This app is great for going out to eat when you don’t know how to stick to your healthy eating! Sometimes you just forget to pack a lunch or end up out later than you expect. It tells you calories, fat, protein, fiber, and more! 4.4/5
  9. My Special K-Free Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā Ā Special K Plansā„¢ are customizable weight management plans designed by our nutritionists to help you meet the goals that are most important to you. Now staying on track gets even easier! With the new My Special Kā„¢ mobile app you can access your meal plan wherever and whenever you want and so much more. By downloading the app you can:• Choose the 2 Week Challenge or customize a plan based on event or weight goals
    • Create a plan to maintain your current weight
    • Access daily menus and detailed shopping lists
    • Manage your plan
    • Update your progress
    • Receive helpful tips and motivation
    • It’s Free! Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  This one is great for those who those who only need to loose a few pounds. Unfortunately due to the app’s design and Special K’s “2 week Challenge” set-up, you are unable to set a weight loss goal higher than about 30 pounds at a time. 3/5
  10. BodyRock.TV-Free Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā BodyRock.tv is the largest free gym class. In almost every country around the world – in dozens of languages, across multitudes of boarders and in many different cultures, BodyRockers are standing in their living rooms and training together for a life well lived. BodyRockers share in this positive energy together – supporting each other in a non-judgemental, safe and empowering environment of community. This APP makes it easy to BodyRock anywhere and everywhere.Ā Let us change your life – Workout @ Home for FREE !! Daily Workout Videos, Fitness Tips & Diet Advice.Ā 12 minutes – ZERO excuses!http://www.BodyRock.TvĀ  I actually just recently downloaded this app, but I LOVE LOVE LOVE bodyrock.tv! The workouts are short and simple (with the exception of the rep challenges) and they have workouts for everyone from beginners to advanced! Plus a bunch of recipes for clean eating šŸ™‚ The app is a little difficult to navigate at first, but overall very nice! 4.3/5
  11. Daily Ab Workout-Free Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā Ā Daily Ab Workout FREE is a great 5 to 10 minute daily ab routine for men and women that steps you through ten of the best ab-sculpting exercises. These proven exercises, demonstrated by a certified personal trainer, target all major abdominal muscles. Spending just minutes a day can strengthen your core and tone your abs.Ā The routine’s simple interface, complete with video and timer, allows you to easily follow along and understand each exercise.*If you like Daily Ab Workout FREE, check out the full version which features:
    • A second and third workout to vary up your routine
    • Randomize feature for different daily workouts
    • Landscape mode and ad-free Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  This app did not stay on my phone very long. While it does have some decent workouts, you cant access a lot on the free version. But if you’re intersted in purchasing the full version, it does have a lot of better options. There are several varieties of this app as well, including butt, legs, cardio, arm, and all over workouts. 4/5
  12. Map My Run/Walk/Ride-Free Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā Built to help runners, joggers, and walkers of all ability levels and ages. Easily track pace, distance, calories, time with audio alerts and much more!Track running, cycling, and over 600 types of other activities with:
    āŠ• Pace
    āŠ• GPS Route Mapping
    āŠ• Distance
    āŠ• Route navigation
    āŠ• Calorie counting
    āŠ• Elevation profile
    āŠ• Nutrition, food, diet, and weight tracking
    āŠ• Real-time Stats (avg/min/max pace, distance, time, etc) during workout
    āŠ• Voice prompts that give you updates on your progress as you go!
    āŠ• Compete on local Courses: receive automatic achievements and overall rank on Leaderboards for popular local runs and rides.
    āŠ• Tracks in the background so you can listen to music, take calls, and use any other feature of your phone, while still tracking Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā This app is really nice if you have a route that you run/walk/bike regularly so you can keep track of your miles. As well as it’s great if you’re trying a new route and want to know how far you’re going! You can also track your food and weight. I had issues with this one freezing at times, as well as the calorie allowance it gave me was WAY higher than it should have been for me telling it I wanted to lose weight. I primarily use it just to keep track of my routes. 4.5/5

So there ya go!! I hope this helps and if you have any other apps that you want me to review, just let me know!!!

Much love!!

~Ashley<3

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6 Leg Exercises that burn thigh fat!

18 Thursday Jul 2013

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#1 Butt Lifter

Lie faceup, knees bent, feet flat. Extend right leg toward ceiling, toes pointed. Squeeze glutes and lift hips to form a straight diagonal from left knee to shoulders (as shown). Raise hips higher, then lower to floor for 1 rep. Do 15 reps. Switch legs; repeat.

#2 Rear Reshaper

Start on all fours, knees under hips, hands slightly in front of shoulders. Lift right knee to side at hip level; trace 12 large circles clockwise (as shown), then 12 the other way. Switch legs; repeat.

#3 Calf Carver

Raise right knee to hip level, toes pointed, hands behind head. Contract abs as you lift left heel as high as you can off floor, balancing on ball of foot (as shown). Hold for 3 seconds, then lower heel for 1 rep. Do 15 reps. Switch legs; repeat.

#4 Twisting Toner

Step right leg into a lunge, arms out to sides, rotating upper body to right until arms align with right thigh (as shown). Rotate to center, stepping right leg back to meet left. Repeat on opposite side for 1 rep. Do 12 reps.

#5 Butt Kicker

Start on all fours, knees under hips, hands slightly in front of shoulders. Lift and extend right leg as high as you can, toes pointed (as shown). Keeping leg straight, cross right leg over left leg and tap toes to floor, then swing right leg up as high as you can and across to right, again tapping toes, for 1 rep. Do 15 reps. Switch legs; repeat.

#6 Leaping Firmer

Stand with feet together, hands clasped in front of chest. Step left leg into a forward lunge. Push off floor immediately, jumping as high as you can (as shown). Land in a lunge with right leg forward for 1 rep. Do 15 reps as quickly as possible.

~Ashley<3

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Nail Growth/Strengthening UPDATE!

17 Wednesday Jul 2013

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Hello all! So I’m a few days behind, but Saturday before last I posted about a few new nail products I’m trying. After 10 days, I’m actually really impressed with the results.

Here is my before:

Left hand again

Left hand again

right hand again

right hand again

And my after:

Left hand 10 days Right hand 10 days

Wow!! The picture quality isn’t great, unfortunately my hands has been in water that day so my nails look really transparent hehe but here’s a side by side to compare!

LHAND RHAND

I was very pleased!! I still had some issues with breakage, but that’s normal as my nails haven’t been thins long in YEARS! I’ll be posting again at 21 days so you can all see what my progress is!

On another note! I am doing another 30 day challenge!! This time?

30-day-squat-challenge

That’s right! Squats!! My thighs are a problem area so I figured why not!!

I’ll try to post before and after pix and if anyone else is following along, I’d love to hear your story!!

Much love!!

~Ashley<3

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Nail Growth/Strength

06 Saturday Jul 2013

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Hey everyone! So those who know me know that I had a horrible habit of biting my nails. Well, the last couple months I have ceased this habit! (Yay me!) I still have some issues with having my fingers in my mouth since I developed a bad oral fixation due to the many years of biting, but it’s a start.

Unfortunately due to the biting of my nails, they have become super thin and brittle. This causes them to break really easily, right about the time I start thinking I can finally get a manicure. So to try and relieve this problem I’ve tried several different products.

sally-nails

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

First off, Sally Hansen “Hard As Nails” I used this for probably about a month the first time I stopped biting my nails. It was not effective at all. It did work very well as a top coat, but it did not give my nails any strength. I would give it a 5/10…not horrible, but not great.

NYC Grow 10 nails

Then I tried something a little less expensive, thinking, hey sometimes the cheapy off brands work 1000000 times better than the super expensive ones. So I purchased NYC “Grow 10 Nails” This one didn’t do ANYTHING. Like…at all….I used this one for about three weeks with no results. It didn’t even have a nice gloss. I’d give it a 3/10

Nailene-Miracle Maker

Then I tried Nailene “Miracle Maker-7 day miracle growth” I’m not 100% sure where it came from it just kinda ended up in my nail polish tub haha Anywho…I couldn’t even get this stuff to stay on my nail. Once it dried it just peeled off. So I’d say it as less than effective! 1/10

Diamond Strength

Then I tried a strong top coat, thinking maybe that would help prevent breakage. I used Sally Hansen “Diamond Strength Top Coat” It didn’t really do too much to help with the breakage, but as a top coat, it worked really well. It had a nice gloss to it and actually protected my color really well. The only issue I had was it had a tendency to sometimes pull the color as I was applying it. So as a strengthener, it won’t work, but as a top coat it was really good. I’d give it a 8/10

Nutra-Nails 5-7 day growth

So now I’m trying a combination of three products. The first being Nutra Nails “5-7 day growth formula” It has calcium and moisturizing proteins to help weak, brittle nails. It penetrates and conditions weak nails, then forms a moisture barrier that keeps nails from drying, allowing for natural growth.

Nutra-nails strengthener

The next one it Nutra Nails “Strengthener with Green Tea” It works as a virtually instant strengthener. It has super poly-resins that firmly bond nail layers and fill in weak spots. Nails instantly get maximum strength and the durability to resist damage. So far, I have to say I’m quite impressed with this one!

Hoof-Stop the Bite

And last but not least I decided to try something to help with my oral fixation. I purchased Hoof “Stop the Bite” It’s intended to be used as a deterrent to stop nail biting. Anyone who has a habit of putting their fingers in their mouth that they want to break, whether it be nail biting, thumb/finger sucking, chewing on the skin around your nails, or just putting your fingers in/on/around your mouth…BUY THIS STUFF!!!!! I put some on last night and I can STILL taste it on my fingers!!! It is NASTY! I would highly recommend this to anyone who ants to stop biting their nails!! 10/10

So those are my newest trials! I’m posting a pic of my nails before I put anything on them so at the end of the week I can post another pic to compare and see how well the 5-7 day nail growth went, as well as after a couple weeks so we can see how it goes!!

Left hand before

Left hand before

Left hand again

Left hand again

Right hand before

Right hand before

right hand again

right hand again

As you can see I have all of two good nails since the rest broke off >.< But, fingers crossed!! (no pun intended!)

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~Ashley<3

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June Fitness Challenges

01 Monday Jul 2013

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Hey you guys!! June has been pretty crazy! The weather hasn’t been the greatest haha Lots of thunderstorms

Spoiled brat doesn't like thunder!

Spoiled brat doesn’t like thunder!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lucy isn’t a fan! But I’ve been trying to spend sometime outside of the house as well. I’ve found a recent obsession with photographing weird bugs and pretty flowers!

Holy Cow these things are real!!

Holy Cow these things are real!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

These make me think of Hawaii!

These make me think of Hawaii!

Yellow Beach Flower <3

Yellow Beach Flower ā¤

Big Green Grasshopper

Big Green Grasshopper

I can't for the life of me remember what these are called!!

I can’t for the life of me remember what these are called!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I love walking the dogs and going out with friends too!

Black Light Party!

Black Light Party!

:-)

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Never underestimate the big sister!

Never underestimate the big sister!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I’ve been feeling a lot better since I’ve been forcing myself to workout and be more active, too. As of Sunday I completed my 30 Day Plank Challenge and my Mean Abs June Challenge!! Even though I didn’t hit my goal of a five minute plank, I was really happy with my progress.

30 day Plank Challenge

30 day Plank Challenge

Time to take them down!

Time to take them down!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It felt awesome to be able to cross off each day as I progressed from 15 sit ups, 5 crunches, and 10 push-ups to 100 sit-ups, 200 crunches, and 60 push-ups!! My body still hurts! lol

As promised, here are my times for the whole month!!

  1. 42s
  2. 47s
  3. 47s
  4. 56s
  5. 1m3s
  6. 40s
  7. 52s
  8. 1m10s
  9. 54s
  10. 56s
  11. 1m32s
  12. 2m3s
  13. 2m6s
  14. Danced all night! šŸ™‚
  15. 45s
  16. 1m3s
  17. 1m
  18. 1m29s
  19. 1m48s
  20. 1m56s
  21. 1m46s
  22. 2m13s
  23. 2m25s
  24. 2m20s
  25. 2m30s
  26. 2m32s
  27. 2m46s
  28. 2m52s
  29. 2m49s
  30. 3m2s

It was crazy!! I likes this challenge because the plank really works so many muscles and you can tweak your stance to work different muscles each time! I ended up losing almost 25 pounds this month!! (mostly of what I gained back after my 7 day cleanse! haha)

If anyone else decided to follow along or decides to try this one out, I’d LOVE to hear your experience!!

Much Love!

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7 Day fast Follow up!!

25 Tuesday Jun 2013

Posted by aneris91 in Ash's Updates, Ash's Weight Loss Journey, Bettering my Body, Food and Recipes, General Updates, Health and Beauty

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Hey you guys!! Sorry I missed posting yesterday, my day caught up with me! haha! Ā Unfortunately I forgot to take my before pictures >.< but I did make sure to jot down my weights. Overall I lost 12 pounds this week! I have to say I am quite happy with those results! I don’t think I’ll do a 7 day smoothie cleanse like this again, but I will definitely be keeping smoothies in my diet regularly! I think what really helped was finding a couple different smoothies that I really liked so I always had those to fall back on. My two faves were my watermelon juice

Watermelon Juice

And my orange blend!

2 oranges, watermelon, orange bell peper

2 oranges, watermelon, orange bell peper

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I also found a really cool idea if you have children in the house who don’t like to eat their veggies!

Monster Smoothie

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plus it helps if you’re doing a cleanse with kids in the house, or if you need another idea for a green smoothie!

  • Clear plasticĀ cups
  • white vinyl (or white circle stickers)
  • green and black or brown permanent markers (I used Elmer’s Painters pens)
  • approx 1 C almond milk
  • about 1/2Ā  C appleĀ juice
  • about 1/2 C canned pineapĀ­ple chunks
  • 1 apple (we used granny smith to keep everyĀ­thingĀ green)
  • 1 banana
  • 2 smallĀ kiwi
  • 2 small handĀ­fuls of washed, fresh spinach
  • 2 handĀ­ful of iceĀ cubes
  • blender

Just blend the (edible!) ingredients and serve!

(for more fun monster theme items and fun ideas check out Mom Endeavors ^_^)

 

Well! I hope everyone had a great weekend!! Be sure to like our Facebook page for a chance to win some awesome prizes!!

Much Love!

~Ashley<3

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