Fave Apps PLUS my 3-Day Shakeology Cleanse Results

So last week I went on vacation with the fam to the beach. Vacation was full of unhealthy (but yummy!) eating choices. I'm talking Mellow Mushroom house special pizza,  japanese, ice cream, pasta from Planet Hollywood, Oreo topped Dunkin Donuts, Rioz Brazilian Steakhouse and fudge. Whew, that sounds really bad! But I promise I didn't eat as much as I would have 2 years ago!!

So of course I was scared to step on the scale when we got home. But I did and was happy that I *only* gained 2 lbs! But I was already up 3 lbs from earlier this summer before we went to the beach so I knew I wanted to get back on track and lose those 5 lbs to get back to my lowest adult weight and where I am feeling good.



<--one of my yummy Shakeology recipes




I decided to do the 3-Day Shakeology Cleanse.

I did not drink any green tea- don't like it. And I did have almond milk in my shake once (see above pic) -it was the unsweetened vanilla 30 calories - even though you are not supposed to during the cleanse. So I guess you could say I did my own version of the cleanse.

I started Tuesday morning and so I weighed in for my results this morning (Friday) after completing the 3 days (Tues, Wed, Thurs).

I lost a total of 5.1 pounds !! Very happy with those results :) Now I feel like I'm back on the right track of being the me I want to be. Got to step up my game in PiYo now though !! :p

I debated about whether or not I was going to put my weight on here - I'm so self concious about that *number*. I don't tell anyone! But - I'm telling you guys. At least for today {might remove it later LOL}. 

I am 5'7".

If you are interested in Shakeology you can look at my site here or comment/send me an email and we can talk more about it! There are also sampler kits available on the site if you are wanting to try out some flavors before committing to a full month - you will love it!



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Okay now for today's linkup topic - favorite apps!

The 2 apps I use the most are the ever predictable Facebook & Instagram. Sorry but I'm addicted with social networking and I guess I'm just a nosey person in general cause I like seeing what everyone is doing/posting about/taking pictures of!!

MyFitnessPal is also a must have for me. Seriously their database is amazing and I can usually find the nutrition info for anything. The FitBit app is also on my front screen. I wear the FitBit One every day (on my bra strap) to see how many steps I'm taking. It serves as a reminder to get off your butt & move more! Or it's supposed to at least, I've been slacking on that lately :p

Pandora is another MUST HAVE. I love Pandora radio. I can always find something to fit my mood from Ying Yang Twins Radio (bahahah) to Bryan Adams and listening to love songs to taking it back with Summer Hits of the 90s (a current favorite).

I also have the Yahoo Weather app downloaded because let's face it, the default iPhone weather app SUCKS.

The last 2 apps on my fave list are for SHOPPING! Cause everyone knows I'm an online shopping addict :) Amazon and eBay. I have been known to be in a store and pull up Amazon on my phone to see if I can get it cheaper!! #bargainshopper and with my Amazon Prime shipping it can be here super quick anyway.

Other notable mentions that I have on my iPad are Netflix, StumpleUpon, Pinterest (duh), and the Police Scanner. hahah like I said I'm nosey!

The is one other awesome app I use on my iPad but I'm saving that to talk about at a later date :-) - So stay tuned!

What are your fave apps? I'm always looking for new stuff :)

Most Embarrassing Story

So today's linkup topic is Most Embarrassing Story.
Other than the fact that I had to spell check the word "embarrassing" because I kept leaving the 2nd "r" out... whoops :)

I'm sure that this is not my most embarrassing story. But truthfully, my memory is getting crappier and nothing else pops into my head but this.
This one time at band camp I got the bright idea to join a gym and go to a spin class. This was a few years ago, before ever getting pregnant with my youngest. I was not a working out kinda gal, but some of my coworkers & friends had been getting in shape so I thought I better to.

I walk into the small spin class and grab a bike towards the back. I look around a see people larger than me and a couple elderly people so I think "Oh yeah, if they can do it.. I got this!"  - hah. jokes on me.

The class starts and the instructor was hardcore [okay, hardcore in my eyes] and she's all "UP! down! UP! DOWN! turn up the resistance!" and blah.blah.blah. *eyeroll* 

I feel like I'm dying. I cannot feel my legs. There is pain everywhere. Legs. Butt. Feet. I think I might throw up. But I keep on because if these old people are doing it then I better! Finally, class is over and I cannot get off of my bike. Seriously, I couldn't. I sat there for a couple minutes as everyone else gets off and cleans off their seat. I somehow end up melting & sliding off the seat and some old man comes over and makes some joke about it being my first time. Real funny old geezer.

Best part is, the spin room was on the 2nd floor. No elevator obviously so I had to walk down a flight of stairs, with my jello bowed out legs, and holding onto the rail with both hands to insure I didn't fall. And yes, on the way out the door I passed an ex-boyfriend working out. Of course. 
I went to the car and cried a bit before managing to drive myself home. And then I stayed in bed all weekend recuperating. Needless to say I cancelled my gym membership and never went back. NOT FOR ME!

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//*okay so since I brought up working out in the post, I thought I would share that I recently became a Beachbody Coach! I am currently doing the new PiYo workout dvds and drinking the Shakeology and I am LOVINGGGG it. PiYo is a Pilates/Yoga Fusion and it's low impact - meaning no jumping around or running in place! The stretching feels so good but it's using your own body weight to tone your body! Pretty neat. I will probably blog about it at a later date but for now shoot me an email if you have any questions, I would love to help you out :) casi_rdms@yahoo.com