12 pounds down in 3 weeks: MY SECRET!

GUYS! I know its been a minute since I've blogged. I had a crazy week! BUT, I am so excited for this post! I've been wanting to talk about it since I started, but I'm finally doing it! So we all know I lost 7 pounds my first week. Then my second week I lost none. Then last week I lost 5 pounds! I have been doing the Herbalife program, and as we can see, when I dont take my tabs or shakes seriously (week 2) it majorly affects me! I have noticed such a difference in not only my weightloss, but how my body FEELS! I love how I feel when I do it! I have so much more energy, I stay fuller MUCH longer, and I have noticed a dramatic change in my portion control. I eat half of what I used to eat.

So many people have been asking me what I'm doing to lose weight and I'll tell you my exact "plan". I have two Herbalife shakes a day. (I'm trying to lose a big amount of weight so obviously if youre just maintaining, or if you just want a healthy meal replacement you could just do one instead of two.) I choose to have them for breakfast and dinner just because I dont want to eat my heaviest meal before bed. I have my Herbalife Meal powder, that I mix with my Herbalife Protein powder. They have vanilla and chocolate protein for the different meal powders they have to mix it with. I have noticed that mixing the Protein powder in my shake vs. just having the meal powder makes me stay so full, for so much longer! Right now I just have french vanilla meal powder and vanilla protein powder and my shakes NO JOKE taste like cake batter. And who doesnt like that? I mean really...The protein also makes the shake taste so much better. Even if youre just mixing it with water instead of milk, the protein helps your shake taste UNREAL. But I can honestly say I don't get sick of the same shake twice a day. However, the good thing about Herbalife shakes is they have SO many flavors to choose from. I'm just a noob and have only tried the vanilla. Then i take my "tabs". Herbalife has so many great products for people to CUSTOMIZE their weight loss. Thats why I love it so much. They have something for anything specific that you want to target and control. I take "Total Control". It is a natural dietary supplement that helps with the weight-loss process. It contain a blend of herbs and nutrients that help boost metabolism and build energy and alertness. It also helps with digestion, which is something I desperately need. I take three of those a day. Then I take "Cell Activator" twice a day, which helps the body absorb micronutrients and gives you more energy. Then I take "Cell-U-Loss" which helps you have healthy looking and feeling skin. It is also used to support healthy elimination of water. And the last Herbalife product that I use is the "Herbal Aloe Concentrate" and I am obsessed with it. It helps with indigestion, nutrient absorption, and it has antioxidants that help with intestinal health. I get the Mango flavor and I'm only drinking water and Crystal Lite, (which is so hard for me), but I LOVE THE ALOE. It helps so much with digestion and like I said before, thats one of my problem areas. This may be TMI, but...dont care. I usually take a crap once every couple days and this stuff makes me go like three times a day. And it tastes so good with the crystal lite. There isn't really a limit to how much you use but I mix it with my drinks all throughout the day. Anytime I drink I try to put Aloe in it, which isnt enough, but I'm working on it. For my healthy lunch, I have brown rice, and shrimp or chicken, spinach tortilla wraps, and lots of snacks throughout the day like string cheese, fruits and veggies, etc.

Along with this i try to workout between 3-5 days a week. The key is finding a class you love, or if not, find a workout buddy! The two together are very ideal too!

So now that I've shared my regimen, and since I've loved Herbalife so much, I became a distributor! Which means I can buy my own product, and I can buy it for other people as well! Once you try it and like it (which you will) you can sign up also and recieve a discounted price and distribute it to other people who are wanting a Healthy, REAL LIFE lifestyle. I am loving Herbalife and feel like it has changed me for the better, and its just the beginning! If you are interested obviously let me know and we will get it started for you too! Like I said before, they have so many products that are natural and healthy and they have something for everyone. They have for everything from weight management, targeted nutrition, energy and fitness, personal care and so much more. 

I HEART HERBA!

THE 3 B'S: GYM NO NO'S!

This video talks about "The 3 B's" of GYM NO NO'S!!!!

BOOBS, BUTTCHEEKS, AND B.O.

Enjoy.

Sincerely,

MakDaddy... (& the rest of the Universe)

Never Give Up

As we all know, last weeks weigh in was a "great success!" (Borat voice) when I lost 7 pounds!

Unfortunately this weeks weigh in was a lot less exciting.

I was really good about eating, like really good. I was in the position a few times where I went out to dinner or lunch with family, and I did so good! However, my workouts were not very good. Considering there weren't any. I know, I know. Pathetic. When I had gotten on the scale and saw that I had lost nothing, my first reaction was disappointment. How did I work so hard on eating healthy this whole week, and not lose ONE POUND? Then after reflecting about it that day, I decided I was not disappointed. Yes, I could've worked out more. Yes, I could've done a few things differently. But was I upset? No. Could my weigh in have been worse? Definitely. At least I didn't gain anything back! But right now, I am nowhere near the "maintaining" stage. So this next week, now that I've seen how important working out is along with eating healthy, I'm going to do better. This is a journey and a learning period for me. I'm learning about my body and how it works. I'm learning exactly what it takes for me to lose weight. Now that I'm not on the show, and I'm in REAL LIFE, I'm learning to accept my weight loss no matter how it comes to me. I didn't lose any weight this week. But I did LEARN this week. I'm learning how to do it the realistic way. And if theres one thing I've learned, it is to never give up. 

"Dont give up what you want most, for what you want now." 

As good as staying home in my warm sweats sounds, I need to go to the gym. As amazing as a chocolate dipped oreo brownie stuffed ball of cookie dough with fresh rainbow sprinkles and caramel on top sounds, I NEED to eat this salad. DONT GIVE UP, AND DONT GIVE IN. Be patient with yourself, no matter what your goals are. If you are trying to change something in your life, it is going to take time and adjusting, as well as learning. I am a huge believer in "everything happens for a reason." I always catch myself thinking or saying "why me? why did I have to be cursed with this body when there are people out there who don't think twice about what they eat or working out? Why do I have to workout everyday of my life, for hours a day, for years straight to have a six pack when some people can sneeze right and get one?" But then I remember, this is just my personal trial. Everyone in the world has trials and tribulations. I don't know that natural size 2 girl's life story, but I'm sure theres something bad in her life she is dealing with. And all I need to worry about is myself, and not giving up on myself. Because I'm worth it. I'm worth being happy, and feeling confident, and feeling beautiful. This was only week TWO! I still have many more weeks filled with ups and downs, and I am nowhere near a point where giving up is acceptable. I know I will get to my goal weight someday and be so proud of myself for not giving up. I cant wait for that day! It might take a while, but I know I'll get there.

True Life: I love coconut shrimp

YAY! My first video! Unfortunately, it's about something I'm not necessarily proud of, but HEY! It's real life, and sh*t happens. Plus, like I've said before, take it one day at a time, and there's always tomorrow!

Patience is a Virtue

If there is anything I've learned its that losing weight takes ALOT of work. Not just physically, but emotionally and mentally as well. This particular quote is so important. Unfortunately, I am a person who has struggled with my weight since I was young. Ever since I can remember it has always been a battle for me, and always will be. Being on the show, I was given a GIGANTIC weightloss goal. I was expected to lose 100 pounds in one summer. And as we all saw, that didnt happen. I was constantly thinking of my huge goal, that seemed so far away and almost impossible. How could i possibly change a whole LIFETIME of unhealthy habbits, in a matter of months. It had taken years and years for me to reach my highest weight, so trying to lose almost half of it in one summer was unrealistic and dumb. I had no room for mess ups, no time for myself, no time to sit and refelct on the 10, 20, 30, 50 pounds i had lost. it was always "i only lost 3 pounds this week insetad of 10?! Great, now i have to lose 17 pounds next week." It was always stressful getting on the scale every week, instead of exciting. It was never enough for me or for anyone else involved. 3 pounds a week is crazy good. And the fact that I couldnt enjoy it makes me sad. So this time around, thats my goal. I am learning to take it ONE DAY AT A TIME. I only get on the scale one day a week, but I wake up in the morning and say to myself "I dont know about tomorrow, I dont know about this week, this month, or this year. All I know is TODAY. And today I am eating healthy, and going to the gym." That has been one of the most valuable lessons learned over this whole experience. Without being on a schedule and without any crazy goals, I am enjoying my weight loss. I am excited to work hard, and see the hard work pay off each week. If its one pound lost, two, five or ten, I am enjoying seeing the number drop. I'm taking it one day at a time, and I'm loving it. 

Day 1 of the Daddy Diaries

Here it is! My first blog post in the history of ever. On the first day of the new year. Well, where to begin. As some of you know, I was on a weight loss tv show, that started in May of 2010. Two years and 7 months ago. I was given a trainer/nutritionist to work with me for about 4 months, every. single. day. 8 hours a day was devoted solely to working out, along with consuming around 1,000 calories a day. I lost about 50 pounds. That was my life before I went to college in September. I continued to have a trainer after I came to school in Utah and was going to school full time. 40 hours a week. I would go to school, workout for three hours, go to bed, and eat. That lasted until December. I lost a total of 70 pounds in 7 months. It was one of the best/hardest experiences of my life, and I don't regret it one bit. I learned so much about myself, and met some of the most amazing people. But now here I am again, back at square 1. Over the past two years, my weight has fluctuated so much. But I've managed to gain every pound back and then some. I never thought I would, nor wanted to ever get back to this place, but, I am. 2012 brought me so much happiness, the number one thing being getting married to my best friend, and my soul mate. I have so many things to be grateful for, but the bottom line is, if I'm not happy with myself, it's hard for me to focus on everything else I've been so blessed with. 2013 IS MY YEAR, and im doing it my way. The right and realistic way. This is my year to get to lose weight, feel good about myself, and enjoy the journey. I know it's a long and hard road but I am more determined than I ever have been in my life. Because this time around, I'm on my own time clock. I don't have any deadlines, people to please, any networks or producers to impress. I'm doing it for myself. And the fact that I'm saying that makes me so excited and so ready. I made this blog to do weekly entries, videos, etc. talking about how I'm doing. The good and bad, struggles and accomplishments, and I would love everyone to join me on my journey, once again, for the LAST TIME. I'm looking forward to this year. 2013, I'm so ready for you!