Shakeology Cleanse Day 2

Day 2 was filled with non-cleanse related stressors. So, I have to come clean and admit I caved a bit! I got super stressed, and reached for some chocolate covered coffee beans (I know, right?! So good!) and a mini hershey bar. Everything else was on point though with my cleanse. I figured it would mess with my results, but I was so stressed at that point I didn't particularly care.

My energy levels are still good. I wasn't near as hungry and I didn't need or end up having that 2nd serving of fruit (which is optional anyhow). I weighed in this morning and I was down another .8lb. Not bad for 1 day WITH me cheating! So, total loss for day 2 on my cleanse is -1lb in 2 days! I aim to keep day 3 in check and end my cleanse with a bang.

On another note, I am following the 21-day fix workout program, and the sides of my booty are SUPER sore. WOW! I love how fitness feels, though! :)

Clean Eating Apple Sauce Oatmeal Pancakes

Hello, all! Happy President's Day (aka parent teacher conference day for me)! I've been dying to write about the clean and yummy breakfast I made yesterday! My son had been asking for some pancakes, since we were out. I typically make a large batch and freeze the remainder. That makes busy mornings super easy, and since he's a growing boy, then it's a healthy quick snack for him. In the past, I tend to stick to making protein pancakes or waffles. Alas, I am out of vanilla protein powder so I just went with what I had. Welcome, Applesauce Oatmeal Pancakes! These are totally gluten free, sugar free, and dairy free. And if you follow the 21-Day Fix nutrition plan like me,  then each pancake is one yellow.

Clean Eating Apple Sauce Oatmeal Pancakes

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups Gluten Free Oat Flour
• 2 tbsp Truvia or Xylitol
• 1 tbsp Baking powder
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1 tbsp Cinnamon
• 4 Egg whites
• 1 1/2 cups Almond milk (unsweetened vanilla is my favorite)
• 1/2 cup Unsweetened apple Sauce

Directions:

1. Preheat your skillet. I find that medium heat is the best.
2. Mix dry ingredients together.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs with apple sauce. 
4. Add almond milk in to the egg mixture.
5. Use a 1/4 cup measuring cup to scoop the batter on to the preheated, oiled skillet. (I use either a non stick cooking spray or a teaspoon of coconut oil).

Top your pancakes with whatever you want, or leave them naked. My son loves REAL maple syrup, or he likes them plain. I like adding almond butter or some mashed berries. Enjoy!

T25 Day 20

I'm check in on my progress with T25. It's not time for progress pics, measurements, etc but each day is a day for me to check myself. I have 10 days until I do my progress pics, and I am eager to see how far I've come. T25 has 2 rounds. The first round is called "alpha" and the second round is called "beta." Alpha round helps provide you the foundation and beta takes it up a notch (or several!). Even though I'm on day 20, I can still tell that alpha is PUSHING me. I think the "Lower Focus" workout is my favorite. I LOVE working my legs. I have a love/hate relationship with Total Body Circuit. It kicks my butt, yet I feel like a total bad-a when I am done! I've been much more intentional with providing my body with the correct nutrition. It always amazes me when you can FEEL your muscles are stronger. I can be walking and tell that my legs and/or core are so much stronger. Isn't it just amazing how are bodies can become so much stronger and accomplish so much more??!! I love that feeling!

I am also pretty pumped, because I finally ordered the 21 Day Fix. My goal is to be in my best shape by summer time. I know some people say it's only  February, but we all know that summer bodies are made in the winter! :) I may go ahead and order a new swimsuit for motivation OR maybe just new sneakers. :)

Back at it... umm sorta

Today I started back on the T25 program and clean eating. The holidays certainly derailed me - think wine, gluten free pizza, goodies that I can't get in bush Alaska, wine, gluten free cookie dough cookies, and so on and so on. While I tried my best to maintain my healthy eating when I went home for the holidays, I couldn't help but indulge in the holiday goodies AND in foods that I am not able to get where I live. I've been slowly getting back on track, but there is just SOMETHING about setting a date. Once you have a definitive date in mind, it seems to go in to our routine.

My boyfriend mentioned that he had got off track, so he was wanting to start the 21 Day Fix on January 19th. I thought, "what better time than for us to start back on track TOGETHER!" I have a passion for health and nutrition, and he is a Beach Body Coach; so we work hard to keep each other on track and motivated.

On Sunday night, we both shared our Monday meal plans. I ussually plan my day in advance, but I told myself I wouldn't leave room for any fudging (no pun intended) on my meal plan.  I knew I had teacher inservice today, so I would just pack my snacks and come home for lunch - as usual.

This morning came and I rocked out my first workout with T25. The first workout is a hard core, fast-paced cardio work out. I was drenched. I really had to push myself, but I finished. Finishing = feeling like a rock star, right?! After my workout, it was time for breakfast. I LOVE breakfast. Seriously, I really stinkin' love breakfast. I can eat it for any and every meal. Well, today was cottage cheese with crushed pineapple. It was wonderful, honestly. It's the easiest, tastiest, and most protein packed meal. I LOVE IT. Anyhow, I got a phone call mid meal. Another teacher was calling to let me know that our inservice was earlier than expected AND at a school across town. UH OH. This resulted in a mad dash to the shower, then of course hair, makeup, and getting dressed. I had just enough time to grab and apple, a back of raw almonds, and some left over steel cut oats from the fridge. Were any of these items on my thoughtfully planned menu for the day? Nope. Not one thing.

I'm glad I grabbed those items, because my table at the inservice had a plate filled with fun-size candies. Ugh. I wasn't able to grab a lunch at home, so another teacher and I went for lunch. I got a salad. It wasn't the cleanest salad, but it was cleaner than the other options available. I did end up grabbing a fun-size M&M pack. Beyond that, I did the best I could. I'm not going to fret about the candy. It wasn't ideal, of course, but I am just moving forward.

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Take away: I rocked out to my T25 cardio work out today.
Lesson learned: Life can and WILL throw you curves. Do your best and don't be hard on yourself.

The 21 Day Fix

I am crazy excited about the 21 Day Fix, a new program from Beachbody that is available ONLY through your Beachbody coach starting Feb 3rd. Here's the lowdown on the program:

• 21 days of fitness in 30-min workouts, 7 days a week
• 21 days of learning proper portion control
• 21 days to fix your old habits and create HEALTHY new ones!

What is the 21 Day Fix?

The 21 Day Fix is a nutrition/fitness program that simplifies weight loss with easy portion control and 30-minute workouts. You can actually lose up to 15 pounds in 21 days! It's simple, it's fast, it works.

Beachbody trainer, Autumn Calabrese (trainer, single/busy mom, and a national-level bikini competitor) designed this program. She was inspired after seeing a client consume an entire 1,300-calorie salad in a single sitting. Nowadays, our portions are super-sized and hurting our weight loss and health. We often overeat and eat the wrong things, without knowing it. As a single mom, she knows how hard it is to eat right and exercise. So, she designed the 21 Day Fix with 30-min workouts and a simple eating plan. 

How does it work?

Everything is laid out for you; use the portion-control containers and complete your daily workout during your 21-day commitment. You can lose up to 15 lb in 21 days!

The Container System

The 21 Day Fix comes with a container system to teach you how to create healthy portions - simply and intuitively. Just put your choice of food in the color-coded container - if it fits, you can eat it! There's no guessing or calorie counting. I still struggle with proper portion control and I know so many others do, too. That's why I'm SO excited about this program.

The Workouts

The 21 Day Fix workouts will have you burning calories in a 30-minute session. The workouts are designed for someone at ANY level of fitness from beginners to advanced. 

Is it effective?

Beachbody really BRINGS IT with this new program. It's the only program that combines portion-control containers and exceptional workouts that Beachbody is known for. Equal emphasis is placed on fitness and nutrition to help anyone lose weight and keep it off. Effective plans are sustainable plans! 

You can achieve your weight loss goals with this program. Whether it's 10 lb or 100 lb, you can do it with the 21 Day Fix. 

Who is it for?

Let's get personal...

I love that this program tackles real and serious issues that people face. As a single mom, I struggle with fitting in time for fitness and time to be mom. Because of this, I get up before the break of dawn to workout. I don't want to lose this precious time with my sweet boy, but I know being healthy is important to me and him.

Also - I've said it over and over that you can't outrun a bad diet. You just end up erasing all of your effort and sweat that you poured out at the gym (or living room!) There's nothing wrong with food - food is fuel! But, there is a huge difference in how you fuel your body and results. I used to think exercise meant I could eat what I wanted - until I realized after months of training for my first half-marathon that my weight hadn't budged, except maybe 5 lb. 5 lb IS a lot, but keep in mind I wasn't always active. 4 years ago I HATED running. It was so hard for me. I was a walker, but at least I was a fast walker! When I was going through my divorce in 2011, I got it in my head I wanted to run, then train for a 5k just for fun. Eventually, I started training for distance races. I began running around May of 2011 (as a bigger size 12) and well in to my half-marathon training in January of 2012, I was a solid size 12.  I saw this lack of change, and it was quite upsetting considering my accomplishments and hard work. I was one of those girls that thought, "this is just how I'm made."  Long story short, I started to adjust my diet and the pounds starting melting off.

The Commitment

Are you ready to commit to 21 days with me and the Fix? If you are serious about committing and reshaping your life, then join my "The FIX" challenge group! All I ask for is your 21-day commitment, and you'll love your results! The FIX Challenge Group Starts February 17th!

Follow these steps to join:

1. Sign up! Visit www.beachbodycoach.com/erinlynchfitness to join Beachbody AND get me as your Coach for FREE!
2. Get your Challenge Pack! The 21 Day Fix Challenge Pack is on SUPER SALE for just a few weeks. Order your Challenge Pack when once you have listed me as your Beachbody Coach.
3. Contact me! Contact me to join The FIX Challenge Group or if you have any questions. 

You give me 21 days - I'll give you my best support, encouragement, and accountability to see you through.