Day 1

Pre-baby weight, here I come!!!

I am so extremely excited about starting the Arbonne 30 Days to Fit challenge.  Today was my first official day and it went much better than I was expecting.  I thought I would feel hungrier throughout the day, but it wasn't bad at all!

The 30 Days to Fit challenge is a progra that includes goal setting and the Arbonne essentials products to acheive health/fitness/weight loss goals.  I am using the following Arbonne products to reach mine:

- Arbonne protein shakes (I'm replacing two meals a day with the shakes)
- Fit Chews (for the occasional sweet tooth craving between meals)
- 7-Day Cleanse (to kick-start my weight loss and clean out the drain)
- Energy Fizz Sticks (to regulate my blood sugar, eliminate cravings, and give me energy)
- Digestion Plus (to help break down my food and eliminate the "muffin top")
- Metabolism Boost (to help me out when I eat a meal that's less than perfect)

Today went very well!  I started out my day with a blended vanilla shake.  It was delicious!  Here's the recipe I used:

- 5 oz almond milk (unsweetened original)
- 5 oz water
- 4 ice cubes
- One handful of spinach
- 1/4 cup frozen berries
- 2 scoops almond protein powder

I love our protein shakes because they don't have any artificial flavors, colors, or sweeteners and they taste delicious!  I also love them because they only cost me $1.41 per meal with my consultant discount.  That works perfectly with our strict food budget!

Between meals, I had a fit chew and some water, as well as started my 7-day cleanse.  I'm so excited to feel the results of the cleanse!  The last time I did it, I felt cleaner than I ever have in my life!  I also lost a bunch of weight :).

For lunch, I had a grilled chicken and cashew salad.  Yum!

I continued to snack on a couple of fit chews and finished my cleanse between meals and had a chocolate protein shake for dinner.  I added some PB2 (powdered peanut butter...less fat!) for dinner. 

For a snack, I had some Bean-itos chips with organic salsa.  Also delicious. All of this tastes so good!  The last time I did the 30 Day challenge, it was very successful.  I lost 12 lbs. and felt amazing!  Soon after, I found out I was pregnant with baby Z, so had to put my weight loss on hold. 

I'm starting this plan 16 lbs heavier than my pre-baby weight of 165.  I currently weigh about 181 lbs.  I want to lose some weight before Katie and Bobby's wedding so that I can fit into the dress I bought :). 

Well, day 1 is complete and I'm feeling very motivated!  Here's to completing the journey!

Me today, weighing 181.6 lbs.

~ Sarah