Dedication

Happy Friday Y'all, 

Let me tell you about my recent best friends 

MY HERBALIFE SHAKES 

yes, i am all about my shakes these days. I'm on a mission to get fit and look good in a bikini for my 30TH BIRTHDAY. My main motivation is to feel 100% confident with myself and to live until I'm 100. Both would be wicked awesome. 

My Herbalife is my life saver. It's the perfect meal replacement and you can be incredibly creative with your shakes and what you add to them.

I use fruits, veggies, coffee, and I've even added ice cream (but only one time, ssshhh). Ice cream isn't a regular thing in my house as I have lactose issues so I have to really be prepared and having insane calcium cravings which are very very rare. 

The shakes in the picture below were all make with the FORMULA 1 HEALTHY MEAL  Vanilla Flavor. Technically this is 1 days worth - but for most people this would be 2 days worth. Because I work overnights I have a weird schedule and a hard time eating in the middle of the night so I drink a shake or two for my dinners and then have my bigger meals before and after work. 

These shakes have Kale, Greek Yogurt plain, Vanilla Almond Milk, tropical frozen fruit, Herbalife Formula 1 and Herbalife Fiber Complex (regularity is important). 

They keep well in the fridge over night, or for 2 nights - after that they kind of taste a bit funky. They also travel well in pint size mason jars. I don't have to worry about spilling or leakage in my lunch bag or purse and can just grab them out of the fridge and go. NO EXCUSE!!! 

If you're interested in jump starting your fitness get in contact with me through email RYLOTRU@GMAIL.COM 

or at My Herbalife site 

or leave a comment on my blog!! 

~ Cheers to good health and happiness, 

Ryanne 

Cheat Day/S

Welcome to Duluth, MN

Welcome to my CHEAT WEEKEND!!!!! 

Isn't Duluth so pretty!? it's the cutest town north of the cities with antique shops, old history, and beautiful views. 

Now, my boyfriend and I have been killing in the gym for the past 6 weeks and decided that it was time to getaway. First because I started my last semester of college and second because we needed to get away from the chaos that is real life. 

Our cheats primarily consisted of Beer: Stop one was the Canal Park Brewing Company. you guys, they had the most glorious food. I had a beer soaked brat and boyfriend had bacon mac and cheese with kielbasa - holy cheat day was worth it. The beers were are dark and white IPA - and they were yummy in our tummies!

 Next stop was the Blue Paddle Taphouse - thank you for a flight and 2 beers. They have an amazing cold press coffee dark beer - which you can see above. We got a growler - it was like a cup of heaven and i'd drink it for breakfast if i could. 

 We strolled around Duluth, did a little shopping and took some pictures. As you can see the lift bridge isn't in high use - thanks to the artic tundra that is northern Minnesota!  Last stop was Old Chicago - where you can't go wrong. Thank you for good beer, a couple of shots, and good food - pepperoni rolls are my jam! 

Now after almost 2 days of being away it's back on the grind Monday morning for LEG DAYYYYYY 

~ Namaste 

Ryanne 

Kombucha

  My kombucha.

 

 

It turned out so well and was so easy to bring together! I am on my second round now and plan to split my SCOBY into the other jar so that I can experiment a little more!  

 

If you want more information totally just Google search scoby OR Kombucha and you'll get a ton of great resources and information.

 

PINTEREST is also a great place to find recipes and tips on how to make your on Kombucha.

 

I received my scoby from a friend, who is an avid Kombucha creator. You can purchase starter sets or start your own with just a few ingredients. It's best to get one from another batch to ensure it's quality.

 

Enjoy ~~

R

Redmond Clay

Google "clay" ... what comes up? a whole bunch of random nonsense. Google "Shailene Woodley Clay" and what do you get? (click below and see) 

Google Search

A lot of information regarding this new thing on drinking clay. I fell victim to the hype and had to try it as I'm always on the hunt for ways to be more healthy and clean from the inside out. Doing my own research, I have found that Bentonite Clay has many benefits and uses. Who doesn't love a product that can suck toxins out on the outside AND ON THE INSIDE!? 

Common internal use is done by either making your own capsules (too much work) OR mixing it with water (much easier and faster). I have been drinking it every morning for almost 2 weeks. The clay doesn't taste like much more than you would imagine clay to taste, pretty earthy, and the as long as you mix it well the chunks are either gone or hardly noticeable. I'm not sure if my toxins are moving out, but I have noticed that it fills me up in the morning, which is a bonus, because clay expands when wet. 

You can find a ton more information on Redmond Trading's website Here and there is a super cool infographic for a ton of uses, both internal and external right here. At least check it out, even if it seems weird, it's still worth a looksi! 

~Be Well, R

Apple Cider Vinegar Drink

For roughly a month now I have been drinking a water based concoction that has Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) in it. I know it sounds gross....trust me I thought it was going to be awful but surprisingly if you get the balance right it's really good and the benefits have been an added bonus!

I drink about 100+ ounces of water a day. I LOVE WATER. It makes me very happy and is always my beverage of choice. I still drink the same amount of water, but every other bottle or so I mix in the ACV and other ingredients including honey, cinnamon, and ginger. I use a 32 ounce water bottle and have played around with added different amounts of each until I found what works for me. Start with a tablespoon or less of the ACV to see how you like the taste. Then add a little honey for sweetness and about 1 tsp each cinnamon and ginger.

Google will give plenty of information on ACV but here are some benefits from the Bragg website to fulfill some curiosity (I have experienced all of these benefits):

Be Well and Enjoy - R 

INTERNAL BENEFITS:	EXTERNAL BENEFITS:
Rich in enzymes & potassium Support a healthy immune system Helps control weight Promotes digestion & ph Balance Helps soothe dry throats Helps remove body sludge toxins	Helps maintain healthy skin Helps promote youthful, healthy bodies Soothes irritated skin Relieves muscle pain from exercise