New Year, New You, 2014!

Stop wishing and start doing! 2014 is the year to reach those unfinished goals you had set for yourself in the year of 2013. Well if your like me your ready for a new year and a new YOU! The year of 2014 will be one of my best years yet. Many of us will make resolutions to eat healthier, workout more, and lose weight, but reflect back on your resolutions from last year. Were they the same as what you are making resolutions for this year? If so, think about what went wrong at either the beginning of 2013 or in the middle of the year and why things didn't go as you wanted them to. Most resolutions don't make it past the first month into the new year, so find what is going to work best for you and stick to it!

One thing I am going to try doing differently this year is adding in a new resolution each month so by the time next year rolls around I will have completed 12 resolutions to make myself a better person. Many of us are already planning out our next year, but I am soaking up 2013 because I am really going to miss it! So much happened this year that is going to change the future of my life for me and I am so excited for the years ahead. Changes were made and they stuck, so now I am ready to impact others around me!

This little video is some of my most popular moments of 2013, so I figured I would share with you all.

Enjoy 2013 and say HELLO to 2014 and make it your best!

Merry Christmas!

From our family to yours, we want to wish you a Merry Christmas with lots of laughter and joy on this holiday. This is  the time my family loves and we cherish every moment of it. Hope you  all got everything you asked for and then some. I will be checking back next week with some updates that will be headed there way onto the blog! 

See you all soon 

Merry Christmas! 

Motivational Monday!

HAPPY MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY LADIES!! 

It has been a few weeks since I have posted a motivational monday for you all and I am very sorry for that. The end of this semester got super busy for me with studying for finals, finishing up final projects, and writing papers and now I finally caught a break, because today was my last day of finals!! WoooHoooo!

For today's motivational monday I am sharing an inspirational quote that was shared with me from a former Phi Mu sister. 

This quote hit home for me, because this past year I have learned a lot about myself. This year hasn't been very easy for me and looking back on all the accomplishments I have achieved in 2013 I am very proud of myself. I have had so many people tell me how much I inspire them with the way I stick to a plan with my clean eating habits and workouts. It really means a lot to me when I hear things like that, because it has not been easy. There were times I wanted to just quit and give up on my dreams and goals, but with so many motivational and inspiring people I have surrounded myself with I was able to stick with my plans. 

I have big plans and dreams for the year of 2014! I CAN NOT WAIT TO SHARE THEM WITH YOU ALL!!!

I will keep you all updated and be on the lookout for a fresh new start to 2014. 

Motivational Monday

Motivational Monday!

Today’s post is all about the motivation! I want to share with you how I do my meal prep & some tips to make it more successful. Normally I do my meal prepping on Sunday evenings, so my week is mostly planned out for me. Today I wanted to show you all a “schedule” (in quotes because sometimes I change it up mid-week) of my meals. 

*Tips*

When cooking meats prep them all and then split them up equally & proportionally for your week. 

My week goes from Monday to Friday, & then on Saturday & Sunday I make my meals those days since I am home. 

Plan out your meals a week ahead of time to make the process easier & you can make a trip to the grocery store if needed.

“THE SCHEDULE”

Monday: 

6:00 am AdvoCare Spark & Max 3 vitamins 30 minutes before breakfast

6:30 am Breakfast! Rolled Oats (1/2 cup) with Almond Milk & cinnamon. Take my AdvoCare vitamins with breakfast & 3 omega-plex (these are a fish oil supplement that is a really great product!)

9:30 am Meal #2 (snack) is sliced apples with an ounce of unsalted almonds.

11:00 am Advocare Max 3 vitamins 30 minutes before lunch.

11:30 am Lunch spinach salad (about 2 cups) with grilled chicken, carrots, cucumber, and vinegar dressing.

2:00 pm Meal #4 (snack) Clif energy bar & AdvoCare spark 

5:00 pm Dinner Tilapia fillet, asparagus, and sweet potato & 3 omega-plex. 

8:00 pm Meal #6 Berries before bed. Normally I eat strawberries or blueberries, and its only about a handful since they contain sugar. 

BEFORE BED--> Take my Nighttime Recovery, Catalyst, & Sleepworks<--

THIS STUFF IS THE BEST COMBINATION I HAVE EVER TRIED!!

I PROMISE YOU WILL HAVE THE BEST NIGHTS SLEEP YOU’VE EVER HAD!

Tuesday:

6:00 am AdvoCare Spark & Max 3 vitamins 30 minutes before breakfast

6:30 am Breakfast! 4 Egg whites with some mustard on top, handful of blueberries, & my AdvoCare vitamins with breakfast & 3 omega-plex (these are a fish oil supplement that is a really great product!)

9:30 am Meal #2 (snack) apple with peanut butter! YUM in MY TUM!

11:00 am Advocare Max 3 vitamins 30 minutes before lunch.

11:30 am Lunch spinach salad (about 2 cups) with grilled chicken, carrots, cucumber, and vinegar dressing.

2:00 pm Meal #4 (snack) Celery & peanut butter + AdvoCare spark 

5:00 pm Dinner Grilled chicken, broccoli, and brown rice & 3 omega-plex. 

8:00 pm Meal #6 Berries before bed. Normally I eat strawberries or blueberries, and its only about a handful since they contain sugar. 

BEFORE BED--> Take my Nighttime Recovery, Catalyst, & Sleepworks<--

THIS STUFF IS THE BEST COMBINATION I HAVE EVER TRIED!!

I PROMISE YOU WILL HAVE THE BEST NIGHTS SLEEP YOU’VE EVER HAD!

Wednesday:

6:00 am AdvoCare Spark & Max 3 vitamins 30 minutes before breakfast

6:30 am Breakfast! Rolled Oats (1/2 cup) with Almond Milk & cinnamon. Take my AdvoCare vitamins with breakfast & 3 omega-plex (these are a fish oil supplement that is a really great product!)

9:30 am Meal #2 (snack) is sliced apples with an ounce of unsalted almonds.

11:00 am Advocare Max 3 vitamins 30 minutes before lunch.

11:30 am Lunch spinach salad (about 2 cups) with grilled chicken, carrots, cucumber, and vinegar dressing.

2:00 pm Meal #4 (snack) Whole grain Pita chips with hummus & AdvoCare spark 

5:00 pm Dinner Tilapia fillet, asparagus, and potato & 3 omega-plex. 

8:00 pm Meal #6 Berries before bed. Normally I eat strawberries or blueberries, and its only about a handful since they contain sugar. 

BEFORE BED--> Take my Nighttime Recovery, Catalyst, & Sleepworks<--

THIS STUFF IS THE BEST COMBINATION I HAVE EVER TRIED!!

I PROMISE YOU WILL HAVE THE BEST NIGHTS SLEEP YOU’VE EVER HAD!

Thursday:

6:00 am AdvoCare Spark & Max 3 vitamins 30 minutes before breakfast

6:30 am Breakfast! 4 Egg whites with mustard and a banana. Take my AdvoCare vitamins with breakfast & 3 omega-plex (these are a fish oil supplement that is a really great product!)

9:30 am Meal #2 (snack) sliced apples with peanut butter.

11:00 am Advocare Max 3 vitamins 30 minutes before lunch.

11:30 am Lunch spinach salad (about 2 cups) with grilled chicken, carrots, cucumber, and vinegar dressing.

2:00 pm Meal #4 (snack) Whole grain Pita chips with hummus & AdvoCare spark 

5:00 pm Dinner Grilled chicken and whole wheat penne & 3 omega-plex. 

8:00 pm Meal #6 Berries before bed. Normally I eat strawberries or blueberries, and its only about a handful since they contain sugar. 

BEFORE BED--> Take my Nighttime Recovery, Catalyst, & Sleepworks<--

THIS STUFF IS THE BEST COMBINATION I HAVE EVER TRIED!!

I PROMISE YOU WILL HAVE THE BEST NIGHTS SLEEP YOU’VE EVER HAD!

Friday:

6:00 am AdvoCare Spark & Max 3 vitamins 30 minutes before breakfast

6:30 am Breakfast! Rolled oats (1/2 cup) with Almond milk and a banana. Take my AdvoCare vitamins with breakfast & 3 omega-plex (these are a fish oil supplement that is a really great product!)

9:30 am Meal #2 (snack) Unsalted almonds & apple.

11:00 am Advocare Max 3 vitamins 30 minutes before lunch.

11:30 am Lunch spinach salad (about 2 cups) with grilled chicken, cucumber, and vinegar dressing.

2:00 pm Meal #4 (snack) Clif energy bar & AdvoCare spark 

5:00 pm Dinner Grilled chicken and whole wheat penne (leftovers) & 3 omega-plex. 

8:00 pm Meal #6 Berries before bed. Normally I eat strawberries or blueberries, and its only about a handful since they contain sugar. 

BEFORE BED--> Take my Nighttime Recovery, Catalyst, & Sleepworks<--

THIS STUFF IS THE BEST COMBINATION I HAVE EVER TRIED!!

I PROMISE YOU WILL HAVE THE BEST NIGHTS SLEEP YOU’VE EVER HAD!

Notice anything?

I try to keep my meals fairly similar throughout the week. 

#1 Reason why! Makes prepping EASY & I know I am eating CLEAN & HEALTHY!

#2 Reason. I am in college & always on the go. My life gets fairly busy, so having a schedule that’s almost set makes my life run smoother (for me). I am sure everyone else’s lives get busy & stressful. When I know I am eating bad it begins to stress me out. 

Planning=SUCCESS 

I can tell you I never use to meal prep & it was hard to eat clean 90% of the time when I wasn’t 100% sure if it was “clean” or “healthy” enough to be putting in my body. 

Since introducing AdvoCare into my life I have learned so much about processed foods, transfats, sodium & sugar intakes, etc that it has really educated me on what is truly the key to any weight loss success. Because for me when starting AdvoCare I was about losing the excess weight I was caring around, but now my outlook has changed just slightly. I still would love to continue to lose a few more pounds, but now I am really about making healthier choices & bettering my life. With AdvoCare I have been able to lose a total of 15 lbs & share my story with others about my journey through the process. 

It won’t be easy! You have to challenge yourself & not give in to the temptations. So take this Monday & be motivated by this post to take this week by the reigns and show it what’s up! Maybe it will inspire you to start meal prepping, wonder what the heck is this AdvoCare thing, or be motivated to workout, so whatever it may be challenge yourself to be better this week. 

As always questions about AdvoCare or the products please direct them to srwadvocare@gmail.com

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Yesterday's menu

What are you having today?! My meals below from yesterday. Trying to keep it clean and healthy! 

Breakfast: egg whites with a little bit of salsa. 

Snack: cuties clementine 

Lunch: chicken and carrots 

Snack: carrots and hummus 

Dinner: veggies and chicken 

Did you know?

I need to start purchasing me some wheat grass, because I fall short of getting 5 servings of veggies in my diet everyday.