UPDATES!!!!! my 5th 21 day sugar detox 14 days in!

Ok so over the last 6 months  I had gained about 30lbs.  Still eating low carb, watching what I was eating.  I couldn't even lose on the fat fast.
About a month or so ago I went to urgent care because of some horrible tummy issues.  Everything came back "OK"  but they suggested that I go to my primary care Dr, to get a referral for a gastro.   Any who, I asked for my lab results to be emailed to me and glad-fully they sent them.  My inflammation was very high, and my TSH was 4.3.  Looking for a primary care Dr, the soonest appt I could get was June 9th.  So I promised myself after my daughters Communion, I would start another 21 day sugar detox.  I started it in hopes of not gaining any more weight before my doctors appointment.  My goal mentally was not to gain any more weight (I was gaining a couple of lbs a week not hardly eating)  My goal on paper was to lose 10lbs, in my mind I knew this was a high goal, but it was motivation to give it my all with no excuses and no slip ups.
So today I'm 14 days in, I weigh myself (and keep in mind my aunt flo just visited yesterday)  and I'm at 160.5  TAKE THAT!  I feel amazing, even with sick kids in the house.   Out of all my sugar detoxes I can honestly say this one has been the most moving, the most changes, and the most uplifting.  Even my detox symptoms have been different this time.  I broke out in horrible painful acne, I had some aching joints and muscles in the beginning.  My face is clearing, my energy is through the roof, my moods are more stable, and my stress is much more easy to handle, I have no cravings, and my clothes are fitting much more loosely.
I can't help but feel like maybe I can't have the low carb garbage anymore.  I'm going to have to start to be more careful about gluten, soy, and dairy.
What to do when I'm done?  I'm not sure, I'm still trying to figure that out.  I may not stop.  I feel amazing, I am not as scared about what is going on with my body.  I am still going to go get checked out, to see whats going on because this was very very scary.  What ever happens I can handle it, with healthy good food, family, friends, and some movement thrown in there, and a little help from modern medicine I shall concur the WORLDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD!

And happy Birthday to my biggest inspiration in the world!  Emma!  I love my boo, and shes the reason why I want to be healthy, be a positive role model, and live forever ;)  Happy 8th Birthday Beautiful!

Day 3 no scale!

OK! so I am freaking out with out weighing myself every day, and its only day 3.  I feel bloated, fat, ugly.... The list goes on!
Today is St Patrick's day, yesterday I went to my mother in laws house, ate corned beef and cabbage, tasted some of my sister in laws AMAZING Irish soda bread (BAD KERRY)   and of course I know I am paying for it today being that I woke up looking 7 months pregnant.  All I can do is try to laugh about it, I knew that would happen but at least I can't weigh myself and beat the poop up over myself over it.

Happy birthday to my husband, and happy birthday to my mommy!  Odd enough they are both named Pat (yes I married someone with the same nickname as my mom ACKWARDDDD).
I'm  sitting here debating on what I should eat for dinner , hubby went out for his birthday and its so strange to be home alone with the kids knowing hes out partying on his birthday.  I'm not upset, its just odd.  I guess I was secretly hoping he wanted to spend the night with me, but its fine, he will be home sooner or later.  LOL I KNOW WHERE HE LIVES!

Saturday afternoon I picked up 1/8th of a grass fed steer, and 1/4th of a grass fed pig from my Meetup.com meat group.  My freezer is jammed with yummies,  so I think maybe I should treat myself to something delish, fried in butter and a stiff drink on the side!

WHERE TO START?  Well soon I need to adopt an exercise plan I can stick to also, so please feel free to chime in at any time to point me in the right direction!  

I'm still SQUATTING!!! 21 day sugar detox!

So if you follow me on instagram, you know im still SQUATTING! YAYYYYY!
Today is day 21 so I only have one week left!  
lets see what else is new?  Well since im not an amazing enough blogger yet, I had to pre order my copy of the 21 day sugar detox (I have the ebook but I MUST have the printed copy)

I will be starting that some time in the beginning of November.
I have some how gained 10lbs (I'm almost back at 150lbs)  So its time to lower the carbs, and up my fat ASAP.
Tomorrow I will start a modified fat fast, I'll blog about it, post my stats on myfitnesspal, and Keep on SQUATTING!  WOOHOO
I want everyone's input!  Anyone interested in sugar detoxing with me next month?  ITS ONLY 21 DAYS! you have nothing to lose!

I'm also going to post my review of the book up after im done reading it, and rereading it.
Anyone want to get me the cook book for xmas?

I have also thought about maybe doing some videos of my random babble on youtube.  what does everyone think?  LET ME KNOW!  I'll deff post the videos here too!

XOXOXOXO

KEEP SQUATTING

#FRIENDSSQUATTOGETHER

oh and if you do decided to get the book and join me!  make sure you tell ballancedbites that I sent you! and that you think she should let me review her cookbook!  XOXOXO

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Yay 9 days down 29 to go!

Chalean extreme starting Monday!

So I plan on starting and following chalean extreme starting Monday September 30th.  I want to get a challenge going if anyone is interested!  I will be sticking to and following low carb high fat during this journey!  I have never really started to and stuck to the whole plan (don't follow the diet though).  This time I would love to! 
Is anyone interested in being in a challenge with me?  If so please comment!  If I get enough people I'll start a private fb group for us...

I'm sick of being lazy and unmotivated, I'm not getting any younger or healthier..  I need to build muscle!

Low carb high fat medium protein!

So I'm eating my macros in 80/15/5 percent fat/protein/carbs
One day under my belt!  I started at about 146lbs.
Yesterday I had 4tbsp heavy cream and 1tbsp coconut oil in coffee.
2nd meal was 30g macadamia nuts
Lunch was 3 egg yolks with 1tbsp kerry gold butter.
Snack 2oz cream cheese
Dinner was 3 yolks 1tbsp butter
And snack was 2tbsp heavy cream with 1oz Kerry gold dubliner cheese!
My total calories were 1462

Not bad for my first day, was not expecting my fat to be that high, it was a pleasant surprise!
This morning I weighed in at 143.6lbs
I did a turbo jam workout and I'm about to go on a walk...  I need to get back into callanetics so maybe I'll do that tonight...
If you want, feel free to add me on myfitnesspal is amazing, I linked it to my bodybugg so I'm tracking everything. Weighing everything with ease! Yahoooo

Sorry I was MIA! Glow run, family going Paleo, and MUG CAKE YUM!

I apologize that I have been missing in action.  After last weekend, doing the glow run with friends from work, I felt like crap.  I haven't really been exercising, I have been really tired and I felt like I just need another over haul.  

Hubby and I have been talking about trying the kids on a NOT SO STRICT paleo for a few weeks just to see how they do.  Now what I'm saying not so strict?  Well they will be eating a little rice here and there (my kiddos are SUPER active)  and I promised them if they do good they can have a treat from red mango.  I also plan on getting them some organic dairy (some cheese, yogurt etc).  My kids by no means can afford to lose any weight, but they some times have some behavioral issues, and my daughter has some minor skin issues that I think could benefit.  

We started today.  We filled the fridge with fruits and veggies, and I'm honestly not sure they will even notice all the crap gone.  My daughter is so excited that there is tons of fresh stuff in the fridge for her to munch on, and my 2.5 yr old son could be constantly walking around eating a tomato like its a plum!  lol .  I am going to make sure they get a lot of healthy fats!  Well today is day one for that so hopefully all goes well!   Can anyone suggest a good book to buy for my daughter (shes 7 but ahead in reading)  for her to read to understand paleo, and clean eating?  

Now on to the fun stuff.. Last weekend I ran in a Dance5k at CitiField in Flushing Queens.  OH MY GOSH! SO MUCH FUN!  I ran a lot!  I'm very proud of myself.  We had a kick ass time.  I didn't run the whole thing because we stopped for a few people in the group to use the bathroom (there were porta potties placed around the course).  This is my second 5k of the summer.  I so want to do a tough mudder, but I believe I should be able to do a pushup first!  lol

ok next is on to my Vanilla Mug cake topped with a Strawberry Chia Jam.  OH MY VERY TASTY

I promised the recipe, so here it is!!

1 Egg

1TBSP Coconut flour

1TBSP Almond flour

1TBSP Stevia

1 pinch baking powder

1TBSP coconut oil

1/2tsp Vanilla extract

Mix this all in a mug with fork and microwave for 1.5 minutes

Now for the strawberry chia jam

I chopped up some strawberries, and blended them in my smallest bullet cup, with a sprinkle of stevia. I then added a tablespoon of chia seeds and let it sit in the fridge for a bit after mixing for one quick buzz in my magic bullet.  

Above is the finished product.   Please feel free to question or comment!  XOXOXO  

Im kicking butt! (maybe to hard!??)

So day 2 of my chalean/ brazil buttlift hybrid!
YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
Cardio axe from brazil buttlift this morning.. I don't really care for it, its a little to DANCY for me (if thats even a word)  
I'm not much of a choreographed dancer....  BUT I TRIED, and completed the workout!

I'm sore today, its a good feeling, and it hurts my abs to cough (which is amazing btw)

Hubby went to a mets game (we are yankee fans) but I got them from donating blood a few weeks ago and it was nice for him to have a little time out with out the children with another adult (his step brother who is a mets fan)
He's on his way home now...  
Well anywhooooooooooooooo   I realized from now on I need to eat dinner before exercising!  My appitite is like non existant after working out, is that even normal???
So after making this amazing omelet that was totally ugly (2 eggs, cream cheese, fermented jalapenos, tomatos, mexican blend cheese, and twice fried pork)  I worked out.. I did a turbo jam workout, and another hour of Callanetics.   I REALLY REALLY REALLY can't wait to take more bikini photos.. I'm up to 16.5 total hours
I am supposed to do Burn Circuit 2 tomorrow, I want to try to get up early and do it in the morning and then maybe take the evening off...  I need some extras from costco so I may go there after work anyway, which means i'll prob get a nice long walk in after work!  (need chia seeds, flax seeds, vanilla extract etc)
I am wondering if Costco has a good low carb protein powder?  Any suggestions?  I would really like to maybe replace dinner with a shake.. YAY!  I wish costco had MCT OIL!   Im going to start making myself bullett proof coffee in the morning, but right now im improvising with coconut oil, and ghee (and an egg yolk so it doesn't seperate) AND THE EGGYOLK TRICK WORKS!!!!!
Well everyone, its getting late, and rest is just as important as diet and exercise.. YOU GUYS DONT EVEN TALK BACK TO ME, but seeing the hits on here totally just motivates me to work so much harder..
I'm off to bed to sprawl out till my hubbs gets home!  Sweet dreams everyone!  

CHALEAN EXTREME Vs Callanetics Vs Brazil Buttlift?

ok so I love my callanetics.. how can I not?  anything that I can see my butt move up an inch in a couple of weeks is ok by me!  
I have decided that today I'm going to start doing Chalean extreme again.   I LOVE IT!
Every time I do it I get almost to the end and for whatever reason life gets in the way etc etc etc more excuses more excuses etc..

WELL NOT THIS TIME?  WHY NOT?  Well cause I got you guys watching me, and I will not give up knowing atleast one person might be watching!

So I will still do my callanetics in the morning before work, and complete Chalean Extreme when my children go to bed.  (go away hubby no tv for you!)  lololol

So I have decided to maybe adding a little Brazil buttlift in there as a hybrid (I need all the help I can get for my legs/thighs)  
I have decided I can't do Brazil buttlift alone, because his voice would drive me to drink, he sounds like borat to me and I HATE THAT MOVIE!  anyway...
I found some hybrid schedules online that I'm Going to steal and use as a basis.. EXCEPT these are like 8 week schedules and I still want mine to be a 12 week schedule.  I will do 4 weeks of each circuit...
This is the link to the person who I took the hybrid schedule from: Chalean Extreme Buttlift Hybrid

Anyone down for a challenge?
Well I will be taking pictures as usual, in my ugly bikini, with my saggy bits!  BUTTTTTTTTTT Hopefully by the end of the 3 months my bits will be SAGGY NO MORE!

If anyone is interested in some extra support I started a thread on Low Carb Friends

here is the link to join me in the challenge: http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/exercise-board/808346-chalean-extreme-challenge.html



I made a chocolate mugcake yesterday... IT WAS AMAZING!

1T coconut flour

1T flax meal

2T Stevia

1teaspoon Vanilla Extract

1T Cocoa powder

1 egg

1T Coconut oil

Mix all ingredients in a mug good with a fork, cook in the microwave for 2 minutes (times may vairy)

then flipped it over on a plate, cut it in half, put some peanut butter on each half and sprinkled with a little more stevia.

I ran out of flax for my kids mug cakes and used 2T coconut flour and it was equilly good!  

If you are looking for a more paleo idea, you could easily sub the stevia or peanut butter..    VERY VERY AMAZING IN FLAVOR!  I'm SOLD!

10 hours callanetics done!

Ok so I promised before and after four my 10 hours of callanetics.. 
I don't see any life changing results. Buttttt considering the results I have seen in only 10 hours (10 sessions) I'm very pleased.  So pleased I just finished my 11th hour! I may post 20 hour results if anyone shows interest! 
Tomorrow is my last day of my sugar detox too and it's my birthday! 33 new me yeah! 
I seem to be hovering around 141-143 so I'm assuming that's what I'll wake up the day after tomorrow...
Oh I also did my 20 minute chalean turbo jam workout too!
Please let me know what your think.. the left's are the before, the right is the after, my hair is cut now lol oh yeah and I'm more tan lol.....