Here’s a simple, yet challenging exercise for both coordination and strength. I learned this in my tennis lessons and it’s actually harder than it looks. Try it out and let me know if you can do it. Count how many times you can put the ball on your back and comment below. The best part is you’re working your core, shoulders and brain all at the same time!
Watermelon Pizza!
This has got to be the most perfect summer dessert - a Watermelon Pizza! Hello; yes please!!!
Greek yogurt is the sauce, which adds protein and creates a tart + creamy contrast to the fruit. Top it with whatever fruit you have on hand - think blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, kiwi… get creative!
Let me know if you try this recipe!
Ingredients
* 1½ inch thick-sliced fresh watermelon, cut into 4 wedges (quarters)
* 4 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
* 4 medium strawberries, sliced
* 2 Tbsp. fresh blueberries
* ¼ cup fresh blackberries
* 1 kiwifruit, cut into 4 slices
* 4 fresh mint leaves
Instructions:
1) Spread each watermelon wedge with 1 Tbsp. yogurt. Top evenly with strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and a kiwi slice.
2) Garnish with mint leaves; serve immediately.
Pause and Meditate
I’ll be honest, mediation can be easy for some, but it is Hard. As. Heck. for me. Which probably means I need to do it so desperately bad, amiright? It would be easier for me to spend 30 minutes doing Insanity Max 30 with Shaun T than it would to be quiet and at rest and meditate. So this channel was designed specifically with me in mind. Just kidding. But really, this is AN AMAZING resource being added to Beachbody on Demand at no additional cost, so take advantage of it as much as you can! Right now, the whole world is quite a stressful place. Elections are coming, rioting and racism is happening (how is this even possible), Covid is not going away no matter how much we hate it and try to obey the rules; now more than ever, we all need a healthy way to relax, unwind, and reduce anxiety.
Growing research shows that meditation has a powerful impact on our well-being and is proven to help de-stress, decrease anxiety, promote positive physical and emotional health, improve sleep (fall asleep faster and sleep longer), improve sex-life, renew your energy, reduce negativity, and enhance your self-esteem, focus, inspiration and empowerment. All of these things = increased quality of life; that’s our goal right? None of those sound bad to me, so why is this so hard????
Meditation can help you:
Build skills to manage stress
Gain a new perspective on stressful situations
Increase self-awareness
Focus on the present
Reduce negative emotions
Increase imagination and creativity
There’s an entire channel dedicated to this (must be kind of important) including:
4 meditations from the Beachbody Yoga Studio (most under 10 minutes) perfect for first thing in the morning, or last thing at night;
13 Themed Meditations from the Unplug app;
60 meditations from Elise Joan based on her “I AM” cards from Barre Blend (let me know if you don’t have these);
A 21-day guided program called Unstress: 21-Days of Meditation for Relaxation, Calm, and Less Anxiety, produced in partnership with the premier meditation app, Unplug, coming soon.
Fruity refreshing shakes - refreshing poolside!
✨Strawberry Pineapple Shakeology✨
Hot summer days call for fruity shakes; they’re so light and refreshing! You’re going to love this one and I’ve shared more here.
Ingredients
* ¾ cup water
* ¼ cup 100% orange juice
* 1 cup ice
* 1 scoop Strawberry Shakeology (whey or vegan)
* ½ cup frozen pineapple
Instructions
Place water, orange juice, ice, Shakeology, and pineapple in the blender; cover and blend until smooth.
Portion Fix Containers: 1 Purple, 1 Red
2B Mindset Plate It: A great protein + FFC as part of breakfast
11 workout hacks --> get out of bed and get shit done!
1) Get enough sleep - sounds so easy right? Who doesn’t love sleep, but this is a major issue for most of my clients whether they’re up through the night with little ones, awake from drinking caffeine too late in the day, or wine disrupting their REM sleep. 7-9 hours is the suggested length of deep sleep and the best ways to get this are:
a) make the room as dark as possible - I love black out blinds,
b) use a white noise machine (this is my FAVORITE and under 70 decibels), a sound machine, or white noise app on your phone. The differences are: White Noise Machines offer a steady sound, simulating a fan, it’s doesn’t have a repeating pattern so your brain doesn’t get trained to listen for it, which is stimulating for some. A Sound Machine will have an “ocean”, “outdoor sounds”, “wind”, “babbling brook,” “white noise,” etc and they are usually repeating patterns. Honestly the crickets make me feel like there are things in my bed and the babbling brook makes me want to pee, so neither make me drift off to sleep, LOL, but the kids seem to like them and it works.
c) invest in soft sheets, these sheets on Amazon are my favorite, I have 4 sets.
d) keep the room temperature between 60-67 degrees,
e) drink a warm cup of tea when you start winding down, but make sure it’s herbal, not green or black tea, as those have caffeine and produce the opposite effect,
f) you’ve heard this one a million times, but I’ll remind you again, limit screen time. It stimulates your brain and eyes and sends you to bed with lots of thoughts swirling around and lastly,
g) journal things you're thinking about. When I have a lot of things to do the next day, I worry I’ll forget and it keeps me up thinking / stressing about it. If I make a list of everything I need to do / am thinking about, I’m able to put it at rest and fall asleep much faster.
2) Lay out exercise clothes the night before - I especially do this when I travel because it’s very easy to wake up on vacation and talk yourself out of it. But if everything is ready and staring me in the face, I remember I had intentions of getting moving and I’ll be thankful later. I’m 99% more likely to follow through with my workout plans. Some even wear them to bed, I might have done that before, just make sure if you do this, that your workout bra doesn’t have underwire in it.
3) Put alarm out of reach - the snooze button can be the devil and ruin your day. I never would have believed it till I listened to this podcast on the snooze button by Mel Robbins. Check it out and you’l be moving that alarm clock tomorrow :)
4) Schedule coffee maker to go off at a certain time - the smell wafting from your kitchen will give you just another incentive to get up and crush your workout and it’s been proven that small doses of caffeine on an empty stomach can help you push harder, thus get more, out of your workout,
5) Let the light in - expose yourself to natural light as soon as you wake up. Getting blue light from the sun turns off your brain’s melatonin faucet, which in turn can erase any morning fog you feel and give you energy to get going,
6) Sniff Peppermint oil - a small study found that drinking 500 ml of mineral water spiked with peppermint oil improved power and performance and lengthened the time to exhaustion. Young Living oils are the only oils approved by FDAA for consumption.
7) Fuel up / don’t sit down - chose a bite to eat that’s carb-focused and 100-150 calories. ½ banana and peanut butter or Shakeology stirred with water (as a bowl) are my two favorites, both with 16-20 carbs quickly available for your workout.
8) Drink up - dehydration can have a huge effect on physical performance since you lose ~ one liter of water during your sleep through sweat and breathing. I have a lot of ideas for ways to flavor your water without adding extra calories, so try to drink 16 oz. water when you first wake,
9) Stay accountable with a group - telling yourself you can’t work out is easy to do; making that excuse to someone else is a whole other story. studies have shown those that check-in with an accountability group are 20% more likely to succeed and get better results than those that go at it alone. I offer BOD Groups every single month and you’re always invited to join so make that commitment to show up every day and let do this together,
10) Download a new playlist - create a “wake-up” list of energizing songs to get you motivated to move. Research shows that music can reduce the perception of effort and increase endurance up to 15%! Beachbody Super Trainers shared their favorite playlists if you need some new ideas; now go crush that workout,
11) Workout @ home - you’re more likely to workout when your living room, playroom, study is your workout space and you walk by it and hear it call your name. You’ll save money, miss out on germs and save the commute time so there’s really no reason you can’t fit it in. Beachbody on Demand has programs from 10 minutes up to 90 minutes so there are plenty of options to fit the time you have available.
Healthy tacos that taste delicious!!
✨Smoky Spiced Roasted Cauliflower + Tofu Lettuce Wrapped Tacos✨
I know it’s early but I’m already thinking about tacos #TacoTuesday And these lettuce wrapped tacos? They’re taking Taco Tuesday to a whole other level 🙌
Ingredients
Parchment paper
* 2 tbsp garlic powder
* 2 tbsp onion powder
* 2 tbsp coconut sugar
* 1 tsp ground black pepper
* 3 cups cauliflower florets (if frozen, thawed)
* 2 tsp. Olive oil
* 1 (14 oz) extra-firm organic tofu, drained, patted dry, cut into 16 cubes
* 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley (for garnish, optional)
* 2 romaine lettuce leaves
Instructions
1) Preheat the oven to 400° F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
2) Combine garlic powder, onion powder, sugar, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small mixing bowl; whisk to blend. Set aside.
3) Combine cauliflower and oil in a large mixing bowl; toss gently to blend. Add spice mixture and tofu; toss gently to blend. Spread cauliflower mixture evenly on prepared pan.
4) Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, rotating pan after 10 minutes, until tender- crisp. Divide cauliflower mixture evenly between two lettuce leaves. Evenly sprinkle with parsley (if desired). Eat like a taco.
Portion Fix Containers: 2 Green, 1 Red, 1 tsp.
2B Mindset Plate It: A great dinner option!
What’s your favorite healthy Taco Tuesday recipe? Share below!
Fruity + pretty = delicious!
Passion fruit is tart and tropical and the perfect match for the mellow, creamy flavor of Vanilla Shakeology! If you’ve never bought passion fruit, look for fruits with purple, yellow, or orange skin - it should be smooth and free from bruises. Heavier pieces will have more seeds and juice. Cut the fruit with a sharp knife and scoop out the seeds and pulp like you would a kiwi!
Can’t find passion fruit? Canned passion fruit nectar can be used instead! Can’t find canned?! Try pineapple and add a squeeze of lime 🤤
Ingredients
* 1 cup water
* 1 scoop Vanilla Shakeology
* ¼ cup frozen passion fruit pulp -OR- 3 passion fruit, peels and seeds discarded
* 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves
* 1 cup ice
Instructions
Place all ingredients in the blender - cover and blend until smooth.
Portion Fix Containers: ½ Purple, 1 Red
2B Mindset Plate It: Enjoy as part of breakfast
Eat like your life depends on it!
The color of your veggies means something!
Our bodies are pretty amazing things and do so much for us, we owe it to our bodies not to fill it with crap! Did you know that the color of food actually tells you something? It’s like a fortune cookie :)
Blue/Purple: Lower risk of certain cancers, urinary tract health, memory function, healthy aging. Ex: purple cabbage & eggplant.
White: Heart health, healthy cholesterol levels, natural detoxifiers, lower risk of some cancers. Ex: Cauliflower, artichoke, garlic, onion, mushrooms, parsnips, turnips.
Red: Heart health, lower risk of some cancers, memory function, urinary tract health. Ex: Beets, red peppers, radishes, red onion, rhubarb, tomatoes.
Orange/Yellow: Heart health, vision health, healthy immune system, lower risk of some cancer. Ex: Butternut squash carrots, peppers, pumpkin, sweet potato.
Green: Lower risk of some cancers, vision health, strong bones and teeth. Ex: Arugula, asparagus, broccoli, green beans, leafy greens, spinach.
Which color do you tend to eat the most? What changes will you make after reading this?
Lemonade Popsicles
Since it’s summer, what’s better than lemonade when you’re sweating outside or lounging by the pool? I’ve got a super easy lemonade popsicle recipe for you! And if simple isn’t your style and you want to elevate the flavor, add ¼ cup fresh herbs or seasonings wrapped tightly in cheesecloth to the water and honey mixture; boil for 5 minutes. Allow to steep for 1-2 hours and strain. Play around with this! Try ginger, rosemary, thyme, basil… you do you!
Ingredients
* 1½ cups water, divided use
* 3 tbsp raw honey
* ½ cup fresh lemon juice
Instructions
1) Heat ½ cup of water and honey in a small saucepan over medium-high heat; cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes or until well-blended. Cool to room temp.
2) Combine honey mixture and lemon juice in a bowl or pitcher. Gradually add the remaining water, to desired taste.
3) Pour evenly into 4 ice pop molds; freeze for at least 4 hours, or until set.
Portion Fix Containers: ½ Yellow
2B Mindset Plate It: Enjoy as an occasional treat - be sure to track!
What’s your go-to summer snack?
10 Minute BOSU Abs
I’ve started creating some “bonus” videos for my Personal Training clients and you’re free to try them too. Abs are one muscle you can work every single day. If you need to regress the move I’m doing, put your knees on the floor, if you want to progress the move, you can flip the BOSU so the ball-side is on the carpet. If you don’t have a BOSU and have a stability ball, use that, but know it’s much harder because your stabliiation is challenged. For cardio planks - don’t use the ball please! You’ll go flying 🤪 If you try this, please comment ON YOU TUBE!!!
Back to School Snacks
Whether your kids are going back to school, staying home, or you just want some awesome snack options, these are some of my go-to favorites! They keep me full for more than 5 minutes, they are super easy to prep, so I can whip up a batch on the weekend, and there are enough options so that I don’t get bored!
I like to pick 2 and prep them on Sundays - then throughout the week I have 3 different options to choose from: my two prepped snacks or a Beachbar! And it makes fitting them into my meal plan even easier when I know exactly what my options are.
What are your go to snacks? Click here to download and happy snacking!
Physical therapy isn't easy, but it works!
Leg Extensions - 50 each side, twice (200 total)
In January 2020 I injured my achilles skiing in Japan. By the time we returned to Australia, Covid was in full effect and treatment options didn’t feel safe. I know this won’t require surgery, but it will require lots of rehab, time and dedication to get better. It’s amazing how quick doctors are to operate when quite often, a good trainer and give you the exercises and stretches to keep you away from the knife! That his it’s own recovery time, plus medication we don’t want to expose our bodies to if we can help it.
To make matters worse (and more exciting), we then learned all four of us had parasites, likely from the water in Singapore. B U M M E R! We all took very strong medication for 6-8 weeks to kill the bugs, but during all this, my achilles got put on the back burner. Fast forward a few months and Covid is sort-of under control and we are parasite free, I’m finally getting treatment!
It is soooo hard to “unlearn” a habit. Whether it’s related to nutrition, fitness, things you say or do, etc; your brain is used to a certain way of doing things. But, that doesn’t mean it’s not possible. This is just one of the 6 exercises I do to work on my quad strength and am back to squatting low and lifting heavy.
I’m excited to be able to help clients work on compensations, posture issues, flexibility constraints, and more! Assessments are a great starting place so you can experience the same JOY I have been fortunate to experience, in being healed.
Madonna Arms!
I shared a video on You Tube that will shred your arms in just 5 minutes! If you’ve seen Madonna’s Arms, you’ll get why we are trying to look just as toned. She’s amazing! Grab some 1, 2, 3, 5 lbs weights or even canned goods will do. You do not need to go heavy, trust me! We will do these exercises once through and then repeat them and if you aren’t screaming, I want to know!! And I am jealous!
5-ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
This is ALL you need guys, couldn’t be simpler, yet still indulgent. I am giddy with excitement for my boys to come home and try these because I knowwwwww, they will loveeeee them! But then I have this other feeling of “where can I hide these bad boyzzzz?” Do you get me? It makes 12 so that’s 12 days of hiding ;o) I’ll cut to the chase…
Ingredients:
⅓ cup clean smooth peanut butter (I prefer dark roasted, but any nut butter will do)
1 ½ tsp honey (I always prefer creamed honey, but it made it thicker, so I wouldn’t for your 1st attempt. Yeah, I already know you’ll make this more than once!)
1 TBSP vanilla (you can do as little as 1 tsp, but I like vanilla flavoring)
1 TBSP unflavored, or vanilla flavored, Collagen Peptides (I prefer this brand for joint support as well, it is nothing except Bovine Peptides. **watch for unnecessary additives)
1 cup dark chocolate chips (or 70% Cocoa baking chocolate ~ 255 grams)
Directions:
1) Mix all ingredients together in bowl, except for the chocolate. Once creamy, put aside in fridge.
2) Put paper liners in a 12-slotted muffin tin. Set aside.
3) Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe container (at 70-80% power) in 30 second intervals. Stir in between so you don’t overheat it or burn the chocolate. You can also do this on the stove.
4) Dollop 1 tsp melted chocolate in each muffin liner and spread from edge to edge with back of spoon or spatula.
5) Follow with 1 tsp peanut butter mixture from fridge in each muffin liner. If you have leftovers, just even it out amongst the 12. Smooth layer.
6) Use remaining chocolate for top layer, 1 tsp in each, and smooth layer. Should be looking like a Reese’s Cup at this point ;o)
7) Put in the fridge for 2 hours and then remove and store in ziplock or Tupperware for up to 2 weeks. Or, share it and watch how fast it disappears.
Macros: 170 calories, 4g protein, 9g carbs, 13g fat, 7g sugar, 3g fiber
Portion Fix Containers: ½ Y, 2 tsp
2B Mindset Plate-It: Treat, enjoy it and track it!
Step 1 - everything, but chocolate
Step 4 & 5. It’s so hard not to eat it right now as is!!
Step 6 and off to the fridge it goes!
Get ready to be motivated!
Instead of a mindset pep talk today, I want to share this great one on YouTube - I love these short motivational videos to help me get fired up before a workout!
“You gotta be willing to do whatever it takes to see your dreams through.” AHHHH GOOSEBUMPS!
Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7G-kGvai4M What was your favorite quote from this mini motivational speech?
Chocolate Chip Cookies!
✨ Chocolate Chip Cookies ✨
A really good chocolate chip cookie that doesn’t derail your meal plan - can this be for real?! I’ve got you! Bake up these cookies for a delicious treat that tastes good and won’t make you feel terrible!
Ingredients
* 3 cups almond flour
* 1 tsp GF baking soda
* ½ tsp sea salt
* ¼ cup organic coconut oil, melted
* ¼ cup raw maple syrup
* 1 large egg
* 2 large egg whites (¼ cup)
* 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
* ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (I love the Kirkland brand from Costco, but any will do)
Directions
1) Preheat the oven to 375°. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2) Combine almond flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl; mix well and set aside.
3) Beat coconut oil and maple syrup in a large bowl until creamy, about 4-5 minutes.
4) Add the egg, egg whites, and vanilla extract and beat for 2 minutes.
5) Add almond flour mixture to egg mixture and mix until blended.
6) Add chocolate chips and fold in.
7) Drop rounded teaspoons onto parchment paper and bake for 14-16 minutes.
Portion Fix Containers: 1 cookie = 1½ Yellow
2B Mindset Plate It: Enjoy as an occasional treat; be sure to track!
What is your favorite treat? Do you prefer sweet or savory??
Meal Prep Tips!!
Meal prepping is all about creating a method to the madness that is life and making things a little bit simpler for yourself. If your days are busy or you’re always on the go, having go-to snacks that you can take to work, the beach, on a road trip… well, it’s pretty much crucial!
Here are some high-protein snacks that you can prep ahead for the week!
✨ Hard-boiled eggs - here’s a ink that shows you how to make ‘em
✨ Canned fish - yeah, you probably love it or hate it. But if you’re in the former category, grab the portable, resealable pouches so there’s basically no prep involved - just grab and go! And most have seasoning and are still “clean” so it doesn’t have to be bland like we had as kids :)
✨ Nuts and seeds - make your own trail mix, making sure to pay attention to your meal plan! It’s easy to go overboard with portion control when it comes to nuts.
✨ Hummus - try making your own and snacking with carrots or other sliced veggies:
Beachbody also shares fully-created meal plans, and they’re even tailored to calorie levels if you’re following UPF - amazing right?! My husband loves these great lunch ideas so he can save money 2-3 times a week instead of eating out. I know, who is this guy???
Don’t forget about breakfast, which “breaks the fast” and energizes and fuels us for our day. Eating within 2 hours of waking up can help minimize temptations and you’re less likely to overeat later in the day. Try these 15 healthy breakfast ideas!
What snacks do you always prep to have on hand for when life gets a little crazy?
Juicing for beginners!
Juicing for beginners…
You may already know about juicing, but it’s new to me. I’ve done the 3-Day Refresh probably 20 times and never tried the 3 juicing recipes in the back of the booklet, until now :) Here are my takeaways…
1) yes juicing helps you lose weight because it’s so low in calories, but there’s no protein, it’s high in sugar (from all the fruit and without that no one would drink it) and the fiber is extracted and thrown away.
2) It’s very trendy right now, but is it a sustainable way of living? How do you socialize and travel and sustain this way of eating?
3) How do you have energy for workouts? This seems the approach to skinny and quick fix, not being strong and having a healthy heart from getting cardiovascular workouts in.
I’d love to hear your opinions because the only people I know that do it are not enjoying it, but feeling it’s merely the “only way” to lose weight and torturing themselves through the process. That. Is. Not. Living! And they are GRUMPY! Just sayin!
I’m sharing the recipes, photos and macros below so you can have a go at them and see what you think. During the refresh, this is brilliant, but for day-to-day living, please eat the fiber, carbs, protein and get your workout in. You want to be healthy from head-to-toe, including your heart.
Zing Juice
My husband loved this one and my oldest did too. They both added 2 slices ginger to theirs and said they’d do it again. I had no ginger, no the biggest fan, and it was, just ok. It is double the calories of Kalange juice, but it’s also lots more juice, but also 2.5 x the carbs. People forget fruit = carbohydrates and for less carbs I could have 2 pieces of Thins Wholemeal bread.
Macros: 65 calories, 1 g protein, 20 g carbs, 13.5 g sugar, .5 g fiber, .5 g fat
Kalange Juice
I thought this was tasty, but it’s such little juice. My husband had trouble stomaching it and I gave him extra orange since he’s not on the cleanse. I thought 1 slice of ginger was plenty. It’s lower calories than the other two because it’s very little juice. Maybe I’m supposed to add water to this? Again, I’m a newbie!
Macros: 31 calories, 1.5 g protein, 8 g carbs, 4 g sugar, 0 g fiber, 2.5 g fat
Beet The Clock Juice
This one I was most excited about … but probably my least favorite. Not sure what happened, but lackluster. Made the most juice of any of them though. So wanted to love it!
Macros: 60 calories, 1.5 g protein, 18 g carbs, 13.5 g sugar, .5 g fiber, 0 g fat
Cleanse Day 3 - FINAL DAY!!!
From top to bottom, left to right:
1) Breakfast - Water first + Shakeology with your favorite fruit, or if you’re blending it, ½ banana makes it soooo creamy. Did you know, cauliflower can replace banana in shakes and still give it creaminess without sugar and you can save a purple container for later? I learned this fact watching Rachel Ray on tele :)
2) Fiber sweep (am snack) - I swear they’ve made this more lemon-y. This used to be my least favorite part and I don’t mind it at all!
3) Lunch - I’m consistent, what can I say?? Vanilla-nutter bowl with blueberries (1 fruit) and red peppers & cherry tomatoes (1 veggie). Had trouble eating all this in one sitting so saved ½ my bowl for post-nap. Maybe my tummy is shrinking because I can out eat my husband sometimes. ha! It’s amazing how tired I feel when I’m cleansing. 1) it’s less calories so I don’t have the same fuel for my body, but 2) my body is cleansing and working hard so I tend to listen up and nap. One-and-a-half hour nap felt AH-MAZ-ING!
4) Beet the Clock juice (pm snack) - Day 3 and this is the one recipe I was most looking forward to! Enjoyed it with a cup of cherry tomatoes on the side (1 veggie). I’m ready to pack this juicer away though; I’m sick of cleaning this machine. Tried all 3 juices in the booklet and this was my favorite; however, my husband enjoyed them all way more than I did. Macros and juicing details are here. Are you a fan? See 3-Day Refresh recipes here.
5) Dinner - Last Vanilla Fresh of the cleanse; pretty sad about this. :o( I seriously love it y’all and would buy it if the packets were sold separately. Went back to the spinach salad because it’s a lot of food so it takes just as long to eat as the family, especially with the incision in my mouth. But I love all these veggies and it’s a favorite to finish with. I went out with a bang!
Well, that’s a wrap! Looking forward to my results tomorrow!! I can already tell I’m sleeping better, but excited to see what the scale says. You can read about Day 1 here, and day 2 here.
3 Day Refresh - Day 2 is in the books!
From top to bottom, left to right:
1) Breakfast - Water first + Shakeology with your favorite fruit, or if you’re blending it, ½ banana is always amazing and a creamy addition.
2) Fiber sweep (am snack) - Today I stirred this much faster and enjoyed it 100%. Less water, stir quickly and throw it back, that’s the secret :)
3) Lunch - Another delicious day and I’m sad that I’m already ⅔ done with this cleanse. It really isn’t hard and the benefits you reap, while eating 5 times a day, is pure amazing. I made a bowl again with 1.5 tsp nut butter stirred in, and berries and red peppers on the side. There are heaps of options in the kit so no day has to be the same.
4) Kalange juice (pm snack) - I’m still not a huge fan of juicing, I’ll be honest. there is so much clean-up and the loss of fiber confuses me. I want that fiber in my body! But, I’m a rule follower and I’m supposed to get as many mushy foods or drink things through a straw while I heal, so juicing it is. I had a side of red peppers and cherry tomatoes (not pictured) See 3-Day Refresh recipes here.
5) Dinner - Last Vanilla Fresh of the day and no peanut butter allowed at dinner; no dramas, it was still delicious. My 7 yr old thought it was frosting and was begging for a taste. Tonight I chose a dinner recipe that required cooking thinking it would be softer / easier only teeth. I made the “Kale with Pine Nuts” but at the last second, I omitted the pine nuts and added olive oil instead for a healthy fat. I’m worried the pine nuts will get stuck in my incision. Added a few cherry tomatoes too for color and flavor and it was delicious!
Day 2 is done and I’m looking forward to Day 3!! Read about Day 1 and Day 3 here.