First of all I did a cleanse a month ago or so, FOR FREE due to a fitness challenge at Equinox in Newport, Ca. The challenge consisted of a free membership to Equinox, and the top ten people to attend the most classes in 21 days, got a free 3 days cleanse by RITUAL CLEANSE ( delivery included), and those that attended at least 15 in 21 days, got 50% off. The cleanse is pricey, so the challenge ( and gas driving there) was worth it, since I was a TOP TEN'R:).
Needless to say the cleanse is now a FAVORITE.
I felt similar to a drug addict in rehab probably feels like with my sugar and caffeine cravings, as I was sluggish, cranky, and swore that the chocolate covered honey combs my husband had in the cabinet were http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifwhispering sweet nothings to me.
By day 3, I felt great, I continued to feel great even days after. I kept my diet clean and mostly plant based to maximize my benefits of the cleanse:).
You can find more info here www.ritualcleanse.com
Following the cleanse ( week 3 COFFEE FREE:)) I slowly introduced caffeine back into my diet in a more natural, less addictive way, with Organic Green Tea. I started with decaf green, as that still has a minimal amount of caffeine, and progressed to my now favorite by Archer Farms ( Target) Organic Pure Green Tea. Delicious!:)
That isn't the exact package of green tea, but similar. It is just so good, and I couldn't get my personal photo to flip..
Next Fav thing.. JUSTINS NUT BUTTER
similar to nutella,who doesn't love nutella?
but it honestly is not waist line friendly, nor is it's ingredients pure, I am ALL about moderation, but why not have your cake and eat it too. I found an alternative called Justin's butter.:) I originally found it at a natural food expo a few years ago and have been hooked, but was online order only until NOW..... IT IS NOW AT TARGET.:)Thank you baby Jesus:)
I love the hazelnut as it is similar to nutella, chocolatey and deelliscious!
I buy the little individual packs, as they are safer in the Carnegie household.
If I had a large bottle, my food pyramid would consist of a spoon and Justin's nut butter until it was gone.:)For more info on Justin's nut butter, click here -->
For you moms out there, or just those of you on the go, you can order the individuals for on the go snacks, or nut butters for lunches, etc. :)
Last but not least fav thing. is TURBOFIRE.
I ordered this maybe 10 months ago or so, as another fitness option at home. I'm a huge fan of Turbo Jam and Brazilian Butt lift, both produced by beach body ( production company behind P90x and Insanity). Love Love Love this product, could not say enough good things about Chalene Johnson, and her products, let alone the workout itself. It's so wonderful and PUSHES YOU, even at home. I LOVE IT. It came with SOOO many DVDS, so boredom is not an option. It keeps me from getting bored from other stuff, and I always feel like I have a great hard workout when I do it. WONDERFUL. You can do it ANYWHERE, hotel room when traveling, in your living room, bedroom, plug ihttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gift in the computer, and/or DVD player and go. whatever I LOVE IT.
You can read about it at beachbody.com, you can also order it on amazon, lots of the time much cheaper. ALSO for some extra motivation, check out her channel on youtube, some super great motivation videos:) On life, business and fitness:).
Check out some of her videos here,
for motivation and inspiration:) Hope your all have a fantastic Tuesday!:)
