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

Post Workout Snack Time

Who doesn't love apples? Who doesn't love peanut butter?  Together they make my day every day.

A go-to snack for me that's quick is PB&APPLES. I've spiced it up the last couple of days with this awesome recipe:

Sliced Apple
Peanut Butter
Chopped Nuts sprinkled on top

I've also added craisins and sunflower seeds on other days! 

🍎🍎🍎 Enjoy 🍎🍎🍎

This life is real

Let's start at the beginning of the day! 

First I start my day with the Fat Flush (which is in an earlier blog post). I have found that it's a great way to start my mornings. Fiber, protein and energy all in one yummy beverage. 

Then it's onto the shakes. This shake was a mash-up of everything left over in the fridge! Running low, or being completely out of things requires getting creative and hoping that the shake doesn't end up tasting beyond horrible. 

This shake is:
Herbalife Formula 1 Vanilla

Herbalife Raspberry Tea

4 frozen strawberries

4 pieces of pineapple

handful of spinach 

and 1 Tbsp of PB2 

It wasn't my best concoction, but it was drinkable and tolerable. 

The PB2 adds the peanut butter flavor, makes it thicker, but does it without adding all the additional calories. It makes a delightful peanut butter/banana protein shake! 

After my workout (about 45 minutes) I was ready for breakfast. It takes a while for me to calm down enough to feel ready to eat anything. Although my plan calls for full elimination or limited wheat, I had to have something with more substance today! 2 eggs, 1/2 English muffin with natural peanut butter, 1 cup cantaloupe, 1 row of soy mozzarella cheese. It was filling and full of healthy options! 

My workout was the total body circuit from T25, plus 20 minutes of hills. This is the hill that I run (or walk) up and down. The picture doesn't do it justice. In the winter it's used as a sledding hill so it's pretty steep! It's great for working the legs, butt, and cardio!!!! I didn't get much in today on the hill because it started to rain.

Sunday Night Dinner - Oh wow was it delicious! 

Pork Tenderloin, Homemade Potato Salad, and Salad

I only had a few bites of the potato salad, an enormous salad and 3 slices of the Pork. All of it was prepared fresh, nothing from a package! 

If this doesn't make you feel good about yourself you better find some food that does! 

Be Well ~ R

Meet My Breakfast

For the past week I've been staring my morning with the Herbalife Fat Flush. As you can see, it's separated but just a quick shake and it mixes up perfectly. I get my fiber, energy, and hydration right away before my day gets fully started. 

Smoothies. Something I am trying to get more creative with! This is is made with

HERBALIFE Formula 1 Vanilla (allergen-free)

1 Cup Almond Milk 

1 Tbsp Chia Seed 

1 Banana

A splash of Coconut Water 

Handful of Spinach leaves 

I love adding spinach or kale to my smoothies to boost the amount of veggies that I'm eating throughout the day. Plus the benefits of greens makes it a no-brainer. 

~ BE WELL ~ 

R 

Shake It Up

Mixing up life with different shakes is always fun! I have to fully admit that I have been on and off the Herbalife Formula 1 bandwagon a few times in the last 3 years. Thankfully, I've finally made the decision to stick with it for these next 9 weeks (if not longer) while I complete the Body Transformation Challenge with my Herbalife team. 

I've fallen in love with the blender attachment for the Magic Bullet. I can make both of my shakes for the day at the same time and get it out of the way and not worry about that part of my day. 

~Simplify Life and Guarantee Your Meal~

This particular shake is made with

Herbalife Formula 1 Vanilla

Herbalife Herbal Tea Raspberry  

Almond Milk 

Strawberries

Raspberries 

Chia Seeds

Flax Seed

Water

Ice

Enjoy ~ R

14 Day Fat Flush

In preparation for my body transformation, starting on Monday,  I'm giving this a whirl. I'll keep you posted on results! 

The Fat Flush consists of 1 serving each of the following products:
-Herbal Tea Concentrate (1/2 Teaspoon)
-Beverage Mix (2 Scoops)
-Herbal Aloe Concentrate (3 Capfuls)
-Active Fiber Complex (1 Scoop)

Shake or blend with 16 ounces of water/ice and enjoy!

Do this every morning for 14 days and it will help boost your protein and fiber intake along with your metabolism! The 15 grams of protein will help strengthen your muscles, burning more calories every day! The Herbal Tea will boost your metabolism, also burning more calories, along with speeding up the cleansing process. The Aloe helps with detoxification, digestion, and absorption.

                          ~ Be Well ~
Ryanne