Day [1]

Yesterday I got home and I was like a kid on Christmas Day.... Did my package arrive??? YES!!! It did... (side note- I must warn you I am NOT a writer- I have always said, I type like I talk.  So when you are reading this you can probably hear my voice as if I was talking to you =D) I opened the package and went through everything.  I was super excited and couldn't wait to start the challenge.  I weighed myself, (not quite ready to give the details on that just yet =D) I measured myself and I went through some of the online tutorials. 

I woke up this morning so eager to make shakes.  David and I are doing this together.  We are both ready to lose weight and live a healthier life style.  Not just for us but for our kids.  Ally (almost 8) and Riley (almost 7) are my reasons for getting fit and getting healthy.

This morning I made 3 shakes...

David - Peanut Butter & Jelly Shake
1 cup of almond milk
2 scoops of shake
1 cup of frozen berries 
1 tbsp of Peanut Butter
 6 ice cubes

The girls - Strawberry Banana Shake
1 cup of almond milk
1/2 scoop of shake mix
1 cup of frozen strawberries and bananas
6 ice cubes

Me- Peanut Butter Cup Shake
1 cup of almond milk
2 scoops of shake mix
1 tbsp of peanut butter
1 packet of chocolate ViSalus Shake mix *you could also use coco mix*


All three of them were Delish!!! Seriously!!! I was STOKED!!! I took mine with me to work.  I added a few extra ice cubes to make sure it stayed cold.

I drank my shake at 9am - normally I eat breakfast around 8/9ish and by 10:30 I am snacking... I want to eat something.  Most of the time because I am sitting at my desk and I just want to eat just to eat.  Today was totally different.  I NEVER craved anything.  I wasn't hungry.  At noon my company had a potluck and I just didn't have much of an appetite at all. I went because I knew it was lunch time and I needed to eat something.  I tried several things but I honestly kept portion control in mind.  I didn't even eat everything off my plate I was full and fine with that.  When I got off of work I came home and made our second round of shakes

This evening I made 2 shakes
David- Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana
1 cup of almond milk
2 scoops of shake
1 tbsp of peanut butter
1 packet of chocolate ViSalus Shake mix *you could also use coco mix*
1 full banana
6 ice cubes

Me- Chocolate Strawberry
1 cup of almond milk
2 scoops of shake
1 packet of chocolate ViSalus Shake mix *you could also use coco mix*
6 ice cubes
1 cup of frozen strawberries


OMG!!! I seriously think I found my favorite shake!!! It was SOOOOOOOOOOOO good.  I am a HUGE chocolate covered strawberry person so I was one happy camper.  I made dinner while I drank my shake.  We had grilled chicken strips, grilled asparagus and grilled carrots.  I really wasn't able to finish my plate because I honestly felt so full. 

Day #1 I have to say was a huge success... looking up recipes for tomorrow.  Seriously there are SO many to choose from.  Butterfinger--- almond joy--- maybe chocolate covered strawberry again =))


I am going to post pictures of my success.... This is me at the very beginning of this year.

Good night friends! Until tomorrow.

xoxo