Trying to get back in the groove

After being on vacation for the past couple weeks it's always hard for me to get back into a routine. My body feel sluggish (Morgan and I have been sick the past couple days) and I just don't have the motivation to eat healthy and work out. But I am trying! I might not be 100% back to healthy eating, hence the pizza I had for dinner last night but I feel like each day I get up and try harder I will eventually get there.

On Tuesday I made my first recipe from the Fixate cookbook and it was so good! Macaroni and cheese with broccoli and chicken...so good!

 I have still managed to get my shakeology in ever day and start my day off with a healthy breakfast! Although, I have not been feeling the eggs lately so I have been having my carbs in the morning, which is good but I find it hard to get in all 4 red protein containers the rest of the day!

I have started the 21 day fix extreme workout and OMG they are hard! My whole body is very sore after working out this week. I had to stop and take a couple breaks and use the modify again, which I haven't had to do with the regular 21 day fix DVDs so I guess it was time to push myself again :)

Morgan wasn't feeling a nap this morning so I had to improvise and do my workout with her in the room. Of course Disney Junior got the big TV ;)

The past couple of days Morgan hasn't been feeling well and has a fever and not eating much. Today was the first day she really showed interest in eating breakfast. Yummy chocolate chip muffin (not the healthiest choice but hey at least she is eating something!)

I'm Back!

Wow! It has been a crazy busy month of July. We traveled to Colorado and Maine with Morgan so she could meet all her family members and I just got back to Virginia and Matt is back in England. I tried to stay as healthy as possible on vacation, but I can feel the difference in my body and how my clothes fit when I indulge one to many times.

I am starting a 21 Day clean eating challenge group to start September 1st. But I am not waiting till September 1st to get back on track of of today I am back to day 1 of my 21 day program :)

I will try and be dilligent about updating everyday. It might not be as detailed as last time but I will share what meals i am eating (especially the ones I make from the new Fixate cookbook!)

21 Day Fix Review: Before and After

I made it! 21 days of diligence and hard work paid off. There were moments of weakness during the 21 days and the occasional "cheat meal" but I would say 80% of the time I stuck to the program and because of that I finally lost the last bit of pregnancy weight that I had been carrying for over a year. I absolutely love this program and I don't intend to just stop what I have been working for over the last three weeks. I believe you can modify this program and use it everyday to continue a healthier lifestyle.

I love the workouts. You can do them at your house and they are only 30 minutes! There are no excuse not to do them, you have 30 minutes in your day to be on facebook or watch tv so you have 30 minutes to do a quick but effective workout.

I love the containers. The containers really train your brain on how much food you should be eating and because the food you can put in the container is all whole foods you eliminate process foods without even realizing it! The biggest struggle for people when it comes to losing weight is in the kitchen. You can have the most intense 2 hour workout and ruin it all in the kitchen. If you miss a workout that is fine but if you stop following the eating program you will not see results.

I love shakeology. Shakeology really helped me through the three weeks. It increased my energy and it was the drink I most looked forward to everyday (especially the chocolate, banana and peanut butter one). You can be benefical on the program without shakeology but you will see better results when you use it. I have done the 21 day fix with and without the shakeology and hands down I had better results when I used it.

I love my challenge group! I was part of a challenge group of a couple other woman on a secret facebook group and we helped encourage each other through the three weeks. We had to share our struggles and successes with each other and get to know each other. This group helped me keep accountable and really pushed me further than I could have gone on my own.

So now is the time to share my before and after pictures....I never thought I would do this online but if I can help one person struggling with their weight or their lifestyle and show them it only takes 21 days to change your mind and body than it is worth it. I absolutely recommend this program to new moms as well because the workouts are do able with a little one at home and it really helps jump start that weight loss from pregnancy.

I lost 4 pounds and 10 inches!! and I can really start to feel my muscles coming back :)

I became a Beachbody coach because I truly believe in the programs and products. If you are interested in the 21 days fix or any of the Beachbody programs I would love to talk to you about them and find the best one to fit your lifestyle. Send me an email at palmerke2@gmail.com.

21 Day Fix: Days 15-20

OK so I started to slack majorly with my posts! I can assure you I am still doing the 21 day fix and loving it, I just haven't had time to post my meals and pictures. Tomorrow is my last day but I am going to keep going past 21 days and continue to eat this way. The results I have gotten from this program are beyond what I could have ever hoped.

Tomorrow I will be posting my "before and after" pictures (cringe!!!) I don't want to do it but I am proud of my after pictures so that means having to show my "before"

I am not going to put what I ate all day today but I will share what i had for breakfast and lunch.....

Breakfast: Tropical fruit salad with 1/2 red containre of plan greek yogurt

Snack: 1 hard boil egg and chocolate shakeology mixed with almond milk and blueberries.

Lunch: left over healthy chicken salad (made with greek yogurt) on lettuce and 10 baby carrots

Ok hope everyone has a good Saturday I am off to Costco to get another weeks worth of 21 day fix approved food.

My mom is still doing the 21 days so its keeping me on track :)

Oh except Monday I am having one cheat meal...a donut from Duck donuts and I cannot wait!!! (I may be a little too excited about this donut haha)

21 Day Fix: Day 13 and 14

I am getting really bad at posting these and getting good pictures. Now that I am back in VA it's harder to find time to get on the computer especially when we have gotten to go to the pool the past 3 days in a row :)


Day 13:


Breakfast: 2 Eggs, 2 Slices of Turkey Bacon, Toast and 1 Tsp Almond Butter - 1 1/2 Red Yellow 1 Tsp

Snack: Chocolate Shakeology with 1 Tsp peanut butter and water/ice: Red 1 Tsp

Lunch: Salad with cucumber, carrots, tomato, 3 slices of deli turkey and creamy herb dressing (21 day fix) - 2 Green 1/2 Red Orange 

Snack: Fruit - Purple

Dinner: 2 corn tacos with ground turkey cilantro and avocado and carrot sticks - Yellow Red Blue Green

Dessert: Strawberries and nectarines - Purple


Day 14:


I have lost 8 inches and 5lbs so far :) I will wait till the end of the 21 days to show my after pictures, but so far I am extremely happy with the program and seeing my body change for the better.


Breakfast: coffee and almond milk. 1 slice whole wheat toast, 1 tsp almond butter, fruit - Yellow Purple 1 Tsp

Snack: Strawberry tropical vegan shakeology (this was awful! glad I only had a sample of it) Red

Lunch: Egg salad (made with greek yogurt) on a slice of whole wheat bread - Red Yellow

Snack: Hummus and carrot sticks/cherry tomatoes and cottage cheese - Green Blue Red

Dinner: Grilled Chicken, yellow squash, salad with 21 day fix dressing - Red 2 Green Orange

Dessert: Strawberries and nectarine Purple

21 Day Fix: Day 12

Day 11 was a rough traveling day with Morgan back to the USA so I pretty much just ate what I needed to to survive :) So onto day 12....This was also the day my mom started the program! wahoo for family workouts :)

Breakfast: Coffee and Almond milk. Oatmeal with cinnamon, 1 Tsp of peanut butter and raspberries and strawberries. - Yellow Purple 1 Tsp

Snack: Chocolate Shakeology- Red

Lunch: Salmon with tomato, cucumber and avocado salad. - 1 1/2 Red Green Blue

Snack: 1 slice of whole wheat bread, 1 Tsp peanut butter and 1 Hard boiled egg - Yellow 1/2 Red 1 Tsp

Dinner: Salad with carrots, cucumber and tomato and a lean burger with creamy herb dressing (for 21 day fix book) 2 Green Red Orange

Dessert: 1/2 Banana Purple

Sorry not as many pictures this time!

21 Day Fix: Day 10

Breakfast: Another yummy slice of banana bread with 1 Tsp peanut butter - Yellow & 1 Tsp

Snack: Raspberries and strawberries - Purple

Lunch: Salad with 1 hard boiled egg, carrots, cucumbers and left over pulled pork from last night with light Italian dressing - 2 Green, 1 1/2 Red & Orange

Snack: 1/2 scoop of shakeology and 12 almonds - 1/2 Red & Blue

I also had an ice green tea from starbucks but it doesn't count as anything cause I was unsweetened.

I still had another red to eat so later I had some cottage cheese - Red

Dinner: Grilled Chicken, Brown Rice and cucumber and tomato salad - Red Green & Yellow

Dessert: More raspberries and strawberries and 1 Tsp peanut butter  - Purple & 1 Tsp