Derm Exclusive Skin Care Line-NO need for BOTOX!!

I've been hearing a lot of amazing feedback about the new Derm Exclusive Skin Care Line offered by Beachbody.  So I'm going to try the introductory Kit (4 pieces, 30-day supply) and see how that goes.

I've been hearing mostly about the Fill and Freeze, and how amazing this stuff is," no botox needed anymore!!"  quoted from several people on my coaching site that have had botox and used the Fill and Freeze once the botox wore off.  Now they are saying they will never use botox again.  Now....I've never had botox so I can't really say once I try these products, but I am getting a few wrinkles in my forehead, so I figured I'd give this kit a try!!  I also have some discoloration from those nasty little pimples that have finally cleared up.  I'm a little scared to try this kit because I just got my skin to look good again (it didn't like the move here and decided to breakout pretty bad)  Usually when I buy a skin care regiment, it cost way more than this, so I think the price is pretty good (and of course, if I don't like it, I can send it back for a full refund), and I know it says 30 day supply, but I'm pretty sure I can stretch that no problem!!  We'll see how it goes, and of course I'll keep you all  updated.  If anyone would like more information email me or FB me!  You can use the link provided to check out other options and read more about Derm Exclusive

Fine lines and wrinkles
Sagging skin and loss of elasticity
Dark spots and uneven skin tone
Dullness and lack of radiance

AND YES!!  I'll be updating my blog tonight with the 90 day results!!

Day 2 and 3 of the Cleanse

Okay, so I promised a day 2 and 3 update of the Shakeology Cleanse I just did.  Not much really to report.  I followed day 2 and 3 pretty much like I did day 1.

 I did end up getting a headache on day 2, but it wasn't until much later in the evening, and I'm pretty sure it was from all the reading I did, cleaning products I used, and the crazy amount of computer use I did answering emails, and listening to webinars.  I worked out pretty early in the day, so I know it wasn't from that.  I basically just took a few Advil PM and went to bed.  I woke up the next morning feeling much better!

Day 3 I didn't have any problems with my head, BUT I had crazy cravings!!  I wasn't really hungry during any of these days, since you do consume about 1000 calories and for me, 1200 is what I normally eat, well, I don't really count my calories to tell you all the truth, but I'm thinking in a day I eat anywhere from 1100-1400.  I focus on my protein and just making sure my food choices are on the healthy side, and if not healthy, then on the small side. 

So today I woke up and hopped on the scale to see a weight that I haven't seen in probably 4 years....I was so excited I took a picture to send to Devin....and with all my excitement, I sent it to the wrong person!!  Yeah, slightly embarrassed HAHAAA!!!  But, it could have been worse, if you catch my drift ;-P  ANYWAYS I won't show the picture, because honestly, it really isn't about the weight for me, except for that fleeting moment.......BUT I did end up getting rid of 4 pounds of whatever a cleanse gets rid of. 

So there you have it!  Not very exciting!  BUT what is exciting is that I'll be posting another blog later with my 90 day ChaLEAN Extreme pictures!!   

If anyone would like to know more about the cleanse or how to obtain a Shakeology Cleanse, feel free to email, FB me or post below!

Day 1 of the Shakeology Cleanse and Chocolate Vegan Review

I've had a few people e-mail or message me on Facebook asking how the first day of my Shakeology Cleanse went, along with some personal questions and also how they can go about getting the cleanse. 

I figured if I had a few people asking me these questions, then there are probably more that are too afraid to write me and ask, please don't be afraid to get a hold of me at either Hunnieshadow@yahoo.com or on Facebook!! I LOVE TO help in anyway I can!!

So on to my first day of the cleanse.  I woke up at 8:30am and had a cup of green tea.  I wasn't really hungry yet, so I waited until about 10am to drink my first glass of  Chocolate Vegan Shakeology.  NOW here is were the review comes into play. 

I've never had the Chocolate Vegan without Greek yogurt, I add the yogurt to add a little more protein in the shake since I've been doing heavy lifting.  Since I'm doing the cleanse, I have to eliminate dairy, so I just used 8-10oz of water and 3-4 ice cubes blended up.  I MUST SAY WOWWWWW!!!  The taste was amazing!!  I liked it with the Greek yogurt, but felt like it needed more of a chocolate taste.......little did I know, I was missing out on just drinking it with water!!  I love the Tropical Strawberry Vegan, but sometimes the gritty texture gets to me, it's not BAD, at all, it taste so good, that I just look past it.  BUT THE CHOCOLATE IS AMAZING with only the slightest bit of the gritty texture.  It's honestly so small that it's like drinking the powder chocolate milk that wasn't stirred 100% maybe just stirred 95% if you get my meaning.  If anyone is thinking of trying this out....DO IT!!  It's so worth it, health benefits and all!  If you go onto my Shakeology website you can see that they do sell the Tropical Strawberry and the Chocolate (both Vegan) together in individual sealed packets, so if you wanted to try them both, that's the way to go (or you can buy a few samples from me). OKAY back to my cleanse. 

This is what my day looked like:

8:30 - Cup of Green Tea
10:00 - Shake with a Granny Smith Apple
12:30 - Mango with Lime Juice
3:30 - Shake
5:00 - Cup of Green Tea
7:30 - Huge Salad with Balsamic Marinated Shrimp with Balsamic and Olive Oil Dressing
10:00 - Last Shake

I also drank 100 oz of water and worked out after my salad.  I took it easy on my workout in the beginning, BUT I had a ton of energy!!  Which was really surprising, but then, when I really think about it, Shakeology has so many vitamins and minerals and super foods, that I shouldn't really be that surprised. 

So that's what my day looked like......now the more personal questions that I got asked ;-P 

*  Does it make me RUN to the bathroom?  NO, not for me.  Yes I "went" more than usual, but it felt like that "normal" had to go type of feeling.  No cramping or feeling the need to rush.  So if I were out and about, there wouldn't be this HUGE need for me to find a bathroom ASAP. 

*  Did you get a headache?  Nope, no headache here!!  I've heard that people get them, but I believe it's mostly from people that have to eliminate the caffeine drinks they drink daily.  I don't drink cups of coffee or soda on a day to day basis, actually, I hardly drink them at all. 

* Have you lost any weight yet?  Yes I actually did.  I lost 2 pounds with the cleanse in one day, but honestly, I'm not worried about that because it's mostly water weight and junk that's leaving my body.  If I gain it back, that's fine.

*  Did you feel tired or hungry?  I felt really good on my first day, and so far into my second day.  I actually feel like I have more energy than I have in weeks!!  I'm not hungry physically, but mentally it's like I'm missing something, so I just keep occupied.  It's not that hard really! 

* How is this different from the Ultimate Reset?  The Ultimate Reset is a 21 day program that has everything you need in the kit to "Reset" your body.  And you eat 3 planned healthy meals a day and snacks as well.  You don't workout, but the results are amazing!!  I can't wait to do it in late September!!  I will definitely be blogging almost daily once I start.

*  How do I get the Shakeology Cleanse?  Get a hold of me and we'll go over a few options.

I still have 1.5 days left, so I'll update more once I'm done with the cleanse!

If anyone has any questions, feel free to post below!  This is opened to anyone, so POST AWAY and don't be shy!!

Final Countdown and Cleanse



So I have the next 3 day off....HOW did I ever get so lucky????  This is the perfect timing to do a 3 day Shakeology Cleanse. I wanted to do the cleanse after my final 90 days of ChaLEAN Extreme, which is in 5 days (WOW) but I won't have the time to focus on it after.  So I must do it starting TOMORROW.  I've got everything ready to go, and am excited to finish up ChaLean and start a new journey.  My next project will be my lower body.  I will still be doing ChaLEAN because I LOVE IT!!  BUTT (pun partly intended) I will also be adding Brazil Butt Lift  into the mix.  Once I finish my next 90 days I plan on doing the Ultimate Reset sometime in October or early November.

Things are going better than ever, the challenge group I've started is into it's second week and kicking some serious ass, I couldn't be happier for them.  I also have so many exciting things to share once I finish up with my 90 days.  One of them being my final 90 day pictures!!  I'm a bit nervous really, but very excited for everyone to see the final 90 day results, oh, and I want my free ChaLEAN Extreme T-shirt ;-P 

If anyone would like to know more about the Shakeology Cleanse, feel free to ask!  Also if you've been thinking about trying any of the Shakeology flavors you can purchase packets from me on the Paypal link on my page.  The price includes shipping!  Also, sign up for your free Beachbody account by clicking the JOIN button on my page!

See you all in about 5 days!  I'll update you on how the Shakeology Cleanse went, and of course my pictures, and my feeling about the last 30 days!

Fibromyalgia and Shakeology- by Rebecca

Here is the first of my two guest "speakers".  My amazing friend and fellow coach Becca was sweet enough to share her amazing story on how Shakeology and working out has helped her!  Thank you Becca for sharing your story with us!

My Journey - By Rebecca 

Hi everyone, my name is Rebecca some friends call me Becca or Becky. I'm a wife of 11 years to my amazing husband who has served in the Coast Guard now for 14 yrs. and a mother of 2 amazing but crazy boys! Darin who is 10, and Haiden who is 6!  I was diagnosed with Epilepsy by the age of 13. Then by the age of 18, right after our 1st son, I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, which has been the worst, the most tiring, and most painful thing that could've taken over my life! I now have been dealing with the Fibro and meds, pain pills etc, for 10 yrs almost 11 now. The ONLY thing keeping me going through these years have been my boys and staying by my husbands side through being away from our families, and he's been there for me! Not so much the first 5-6 years, but the more he learned about this disease, and the pain it truly causes and the energy it wipes away from you, he started to understand, finally. I on the other hand have been prescribed hydrocodone pain pills for all these years. So about 5 months ago my friend Amanda introduced me to Shakeology.  She had heard, and researched a little and found that it has helped with so many diseases, aches, pains, fatigue, blood pressure, cholesterol, and has all your essential vitamins and minerals etc. So she thought I should try it. So of course I thought it over and over and finally told my husband the pain pills aren't getting it anymore I've gotta try something. If it didn't work I could send it back before the 30 days and get my money back,  what did I have to lose, what did I have to gain???  So I ordered it, almost right away I felt better and had more energy! Not like- oh my gosh I have SO much energy I can do anything. But I did have a ton of energy compared to what I did have before. I was taking a nap everyday and sometimes 2 naps but not anymore, unless of course I feel the need to have one!

Now, onto my fitness.  Now, in my eyes I'm overweight. The truth is I need to tone up, stay eating healthy, cause I've been doing great the past 2 months now, and stay committed more now than ever.  Right now I'm doing 90 days with Chalene's Turbo Fire! I am not completely off my pain meds, and do not expect to be for awhile.  I've gone from taking at least 3-5 pain pills a day for almost 11 yrs, to now taking 1- 2 and usually the 2nd is at night or towards the evening. The combination of Shakeology and working out has really helped, who would have thought!

Now I ask myself, why haven't I done this sooner? Or why haven't I heard of this? And why is Shakeology such a blessing to me, well you know you can pray and pray for healing, but you will not receive that healing til God has it in store for you. I love to help people and be there for others, if I could have the perfect job it would be doing just that. Well, God has led me to a great friend of almost 2 years now that joined beachbody to help others, then God showed her how Shakeology could help me and other people with Fibro.  Then God showed me that I can get my story out there and start helping others who deal with these same issues or even close to them. I've done a lot of Beachbody workouts, tried a lot of them but never had the mindset that I was going to change my life and help others while doing so!

 Thank you for reading "My Journey"! 

Thanks, Rebecca

Why YOU Shouldn't Buy from Ebay, Amazon ect.

I've talked to a lot of people about our Beachbody programs through out the months.  It's become a favorite topic and passion of mine, because I KNOW they work, if you haven't seen the proof in me than you all need glasses!!  Devin's been doing INSANITY and lost 15 pounds, damn I wish I would have documented his journey and taken "before" pictures before he left.  Anyways......I've done Brazil Butt Lift, P90X, bits of INSANITY here and there, and of course my favorite right now ChaLEAN Extreme.  Most people have only heard of P90X or INSANITY and ask to know more information about other workouts as well.  Then they call me up and say, "I found it on Ebay much cheaper", or "Amazon carries them as well"

Well that's all good and dandy, and I'm all for saving a buck, and to be honest, I've looked into Ebay and Amazon to find out the low down.  Here are my thoughts.  I did have a friend purchase from Ebay, when her workout came in the mail, it was all burned DVD's with a generic printed out schedule and worksheets.  NOT at all what she expected, because the picture on Ebay showed the full unopened pack of the workout she wanted!!! AHHHHH BUT she didn't read the FINE, VERY FINE print (and sometimes there is no fine print).  Then she realized, she couldn't send it back, because it says right on the Ebay sellers page.....NO REFUNDS!! (most, if not all of the Beachbody products on Ebay say this) So she was out $50.  Needless to say.....she learned her lesson!  I had another friend buy from Ebay, and half the disks where either skipping, cut off in spots, or didn't work!!  Buying from Ebay or Amazon is risky and your products are NOT guaranteed by Beachbody.  If you buy from Beachbody, and you step on a disk.....or scratch one, or wear a disk out they WILL send you a new one!  If you buy from Amazon or Ebay and something happens, you call Beachbody up, they search for you in their computer system....and????  You guessed it, SORRY you didn't buy it from your coach, SOOOO we cannot honor our guarantee.  See what I'm getting at?  You get what you pay for!!  And if you buy from me, you buy a guarantee and may I say, an amazing supporter of YOU and your goals!!  Not to mention, if you don't like your DVD's, or feel like you're not getting the results you want send them back within 30 days for a refund!  And let's not forget THIS chance to win MONEY!!   You can't do all that with Ebay or Amazon!

Now on to Amazon.......the same thing above applies, but I also noticed that Beachbody products are more expensive on Amazon compared to Beachbody, WOW!!  People, do your research!! 

As for Shakeology, you could certainly risk it, BUT if you don't like it or it doesn't agree with you, there will be NO bottom of the bag guarantee (Beachbody has one).    So you'd be out of luck!  Also, do you know how fresh the bag is?  When ordering directly from Beachbody, you know your Shakeology is fresh!!

So if anyone has any questions, I'd be happy to answer them for you!!  Don't be afraid of a little sweat....if you've been thinking of ordering something, you have nothing to lose....unless  you order from Amazon or Ebay that is ;-)  And don't forget to join up under my link for free to see what Beachbody has to offer you!!

Just a Few Things

So I'm excited to announce a few things today!!  First off, my summer challenge, The 60 Sweaty Days of Summer will start on July 16th and I couldn't be more excited!!  I have a group of 6 people that I love and care for so much, I can't wait to watch how much they change, not only physically but mentally.  The group filled up fast, so if anyone would like to get into my September group, please let me know ASAP!!  It'll be choose your own Beachbody program again, just scroll down and select a purple link that best describes you.

My 60 days have been truly a huge change for me, not just in my body, but in my mindset.  Since becoming a Beachbody Coach I've learned so much, but the most important thing I've learned, how to be more confident.  This business is more than I ever thought it would be, it's taught me so much in such a short time.  I've been truly blessed (I don't use that word often) and I'm so glad I just sucked it up and gave it a go!  I haven't regretted it for a second!! 

Second, I have my first coach signed up under me, and I can't wait to get them rolling in this business, and have them feel the way I do when I help people out.  I hope she gets the same feeling I do every time she talks to someone about Beachbody.  If anyone reading my blog has thought about becoming a coach, please feel free to contact me with any questions.  I truly LOVE talking about Beachbody and what they may have to offer you!!  I also touch base a bit on my blog under the Beachbody Coaching tab.  I'm looking for dedicated people who want to make a difference in peoples lives!! 

Lastly I'm so excited to announce that I'll be having two guest bloggers talking about their life struggles and how Beachbody has helped in some way!!  I have Rebecca (whom is also my new coach!!) and she'll be talking about Shakeology and her struggles with Fibromyalgia, the ups and downs and how Shakeology and regular workouts (she's mainly doing Turbo Fire) have helped her.  I'll also have Jill typing something up about her struggle with Type 1 Diabetes, her passion for working out (she's doing Insanity) and how she manages her day with three children and a hubby who's gone for two months at a time.  Thank you so much for your time ladies!!  I can't wait to read your inspirational stories!!  Their stories should be popping up sometime next week.

This month has been amazing, and I can't wait to keep this high going!!  One by one Beachbody will end the trend of obesity!!

Happy 4th of July!! I have a challenge for you!!

So you've heard me talk about "Challenge Groups"  And your question is, what exactly is it??? 

It's a private group that I will set up on Facebook that consists of about 5 people.  It can last 30, 60 or 90 days depending on the program that I decide.  The format is pretty easy, there will be personal bio's, before pictures and measurements, you can either post them or keep them private. We'll do fun getting to know you type posts, recipes, and talk about our struggles and what we look forward to in the coming days!  I do this in a small group to keep things personal and for us to stay COMMITTED!!

SO now that we've got that covered.....I'm starting a new 60 day challenge group, and this one will be your choice, starting on July 16th!  What I need from you is commitment!!  Pick a program and let's do this!!!  There are several amazing challenge packs to pick from, that include a 30 day supply of Shakeology, so if you've been wanting to try it, now's your chance.  If you don't care for it simply return it before the 30 days are up, Beachbody has a bottom of the bag guarantee.  If you LOVE it, which I KNOW you will, then Beachbody will automatically ship you a new supply.  By purchasing a challenge pack you will save up to $40 and get free shipping!!  

Here are all the Beachbody Challenge Packs that are available to you!

Ultimate Reset Les Mills Pump Body Beast Tai Cheng P90X  P90X2 Insanity Turbo Fire

10 Minute Trainer  Body Gospel  Rev Abs  ChaLEAN Extreme  Insanity the Asylum

Power 90 in Home Boot Camp  Turbo Jam  Brazil Butt Lift  Slim in Six  Hip Hop Abs

 

Just post below if you'd like more information, but you've got to hurry, I only have 3 spaces left for this particular challenge group!!  www.beachbodycoach.com/hunnieshadow