tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91468602692500400922024-03-18T22:49:15.465-07:00Live to InspireKatie Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02595170460618111061noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9146860269250040092.post-83353004665812666842014-08-10T09:18:00.000-07:002014-08-10T09:18:07.065-07:00Wrap-tastic <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">WARNING: this post may be long.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I finished up the 10 day cleanse.. The only reason I like the cleanse is because it makes me feel lighter and especially if your diet has been a bit out of whack.. It's like a fresh start! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What I {personally} don't like about it is that it isn't realistic for me. Like, I'm practicing moderation for all foods. Trying to be strict dieter, not a restricted one. The cleanse doesn't allow sweets. I heard on the Dr.'s TV show this week from a lady who lost a BUNCH of weight was, "If I can't see myself doing this {referring to what she eats} for the rest of my life, then I won't do it. It's not realistic to say I can't have cookies because I will eat cookies for the rest of my life". All about moderation, baby! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've been pondering about somethings... I decided that if I just did the max phase for about 4 weeks instead of just two, I'd have better results than the cleanse! {Note to self for challenges to come..} The cleanse just isn't realistic for me. But, I do love the way it made me feel!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is definitely how I felt after jogging in the heat...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now, for the good part. FOOD!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My go-to lunch, like, everyday! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 tortilla shell {I use whole wheat}</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 Laughing Cow cheese wedge {I LOVE the variety of flavors of this brand..}</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lay tortilla shell out.</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaGie8He_3jtrzOkyD53lTN2eF7eB3culI6xOVhz4k5Fd4lc3TDUpWt-iQyM1jOhtNRRxWC7i7FthyphenhyphenWc9P_9kI8io06uJlUNIB4KQDtAt-pxTtSz-CQQqtMwREyOKJCdyaU2jZ0XUBr2g/s1600/IMG_5936.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaGie8He_3jtrzOkyD53lTN2eF7eB3culI6xOVhz4k5Fd4lc3TDUpWt-iQyM1jOhtNRRxWC7i7FthyphenhyphenWc9P_9kI8io06uJlUNIB4KQDtAt-pxTtSz-CQQqtMwREyOKJCdyaU2jZ0XUBr2g/s1600/IMG_5936.JPG" height="320" width="240" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Spread your cheese onto tortilla shell. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Take your lunch meat and lay out on tortilla shell. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lay lettuce on top.</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyD9OQXrKeeRkUKqjec7G0W18pNWJJivXeoZrEzHWdIG2_msbFGZpKNei57YJWU8ZsMhfQbQOOkNdk9zZn1ChMtL91Pb05n-8EVUTBKjrlpiLrDnhkne1vtmUNXp4TKQfv13RUk2kdpMw/s1600/IMG_5937.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyD9OQXrKeeRkUKqjec7G0W18pNWJJivXeoZrEzHWdIG2_msbFGZpKNei57YJWU8ZsMhfQbQOOkNdk9zZn1ChMtL91Pb05n-8EVUTBKjrlpiLrDnhkne1vtmUNXp4TKQfv13RUk2kdpMw/s1600/IMG_5937.JPG" height="320" width="240" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Roll up tortilla and EAT! Nom nom nom. </span></div>
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<br />Katie Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02595170460618111061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9146860269250040092.post-49967674791611173292014-08-05T14:10:00.003-07:002014-08-05T14:10:52.931-07:00LEG DAY!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I needed a little humor especially after today... </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And I'm mentally preparing myself for leg day.. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">BRING ON THE WADDLING! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">AND <a href="https://www.advocare.com/14019940/Store/ItemDetail.aspx?itemCode=P3201&id=B">NIGHTTIME RECOVERY!</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ate a few bites of grilled chicken and green beans when I got back from babysitting.. I would have an awesome body if I STOPPED STUFFING MY FACE. UGH. It's when I get tired and hungry things start going south... There was my rant of the day. Thanks for listening. <3</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I bet you don't hear that often.. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The cleanse is not going as planned...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here's my excuse {I HATE excuses btw..} We had a family picnic on Sunday. Family + Good food = not a 24 day challenge friendly diet. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I had some cake and a small slice of pie.. NAUGHTY!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's so frustrating because I used to have bullet proof will power and all of a sudden it STINKS! I'm definitely mad at myself for doing that... Because it was going so well. UGH... Can't dwell on it too long otherwise I'll make the same mistake. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm in 5 days deep into the 24 day challenge. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And let me tell you, it's hard from going from eat all the food you could ever want {and more} to having control of the food you eat. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Moral of the story is, don't let yourself go after losing weight or reaching a goal. Keep going! Because now I'm trying to lose the weight I originally had already lost. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It was about 11:30pm on Wednesday, and I was laying in bed reviewing my stats for the day.. And saw that my steps were at 12,985.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I thought to myself that there is NO WAY I'm going to bed until I hit 13,000 steps. So, I hop out of bed and walked around my room until I hit 13,000.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Can I just say that it is HARD to say no to all the kid food. Graham crackers, chocolate, and cheetos.. Major self-control was practiced on Wednesday. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">DISCLAIMER: This mirror is tilted and makes you look thinner. And of course I had to take a workout selfie in front of it.. ;) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">RUN, don't walk, to your nearest Target. And grab this whipped peanut butter. To be specific, Maple Brown Sugar peanut butter. IT'S FANTASTIC. </span></div>
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Katie Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02595170460618111061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9146860269250040092.post-44708171207279612512014-08-01T08:36:00.001-07:002014-08-01T08:36:22.179-07:00Fair Time<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Be proud. Be very proud.</span><div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And will power {which I'm working on}.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But, before I get into detail on the challenge...An update...</span></div>
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Isn't my monster adorable?!? </div>
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And to add he did AWESOME! </div>
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He also got third in OFF-LEASH agility. Which is nothing short of another MIRACLE! Off-leash is a huge deal to us because he is a runner. And a bolter. And a, "I'm going to do whatever I want when I don't have a leash". Thor is literally made for the agility field. Watch out AKC. We're coming for you.. </div>
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Katie Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02595170460618111061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9146860269250040092.post-68756395418828291522014-07-23T19:31:00.001-07:002014-07-23T19:31:13.117-07:00Updating... Once again.<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Earlier I was thinking that if I just blogged regularly, I wouldn't have to keep doing updates. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But, since I've noticed I've been lacking discipline lately... I'm not surprised I haven't been consistent.. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'M WORKING ON IT, PEOPLE!!!! ;)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've been ocupied with getting my Mary Kay business started up! I've been practice makeovers on faces...I need to get 30 done by the 31st! WOW! So excited to share the #1 makeup product (to me) to the people I know and love!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've also been getting Thor ready for the fair. Fair is Monday. Let me say that again, Fair is MONDAY. Pray for me. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bad news is.....I'm pretty sure I've gained back the weight that I lost when I my first challenge... :( I did that to myself and no pity parties are allowed! I'm going to DESTROY the challenge and remain active and eating like a normal person. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love oats because you can put peanut butter in them.. And I love anything that you can eat with peanut butter.. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But, I don't ALWAYS eat oatmeal. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hope you had a WONDERFUL 4th of July celebration this weekend!! I hope it was filled with lots of friends, food, and great memories! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My 4th was pretty low key {I didn't mind..}. I stayed home with my family and later on in the day went over to a friends. Caught some rays, had good conversations, and ate some fabulous food!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I did get a little festive and made a blueberry, strawberry and yogurt covered pretzel tray {Inspiration is from Pinterest.. S/O to Pinterest for always giving me GREAT ideas!!!} </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've made jam before with like 4 tons of sugar.. But, this time I was thinking I should take another route {Inpiration credit to <a href="http://thehonoursystem.com/2013/12/11/raspberry-chia-seed-jam-vegan-gluten-free/">The Honour System</a>} </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All the hype about chia seeds had me wondering what they were really all about. Turns out they have an amazing amount of fiber and healthy fats. Score! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Check out <a href="http://iifym.com/">iifym.com</a> to get more in depth details!</span><div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's basically the whole 80/20 thing. Eat 80% "healthy" {I hate when people use the word clean when describing foods.} and 20% treat. This system is a beautiful thing. If I want Oreo's, I can have them. I just have to fit them into my macros. </span></div>
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For breakfast, I had 1/cup oats, 1 tbsp dark chocolate peanut butter, and 56g raspberries. Raspberries are wonderful. Minus the fact I got like 50 seeds stuck in my teeth... But, I'm willing to make that sacrifice to eat these wonderful things. </div>
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Katie Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02595170460618111061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9146860269250040092.post-61833636848913240372014-06-19T17:02:00.004-07:002014-06-19T17:02:54.567-07:00Beauty Business <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In an earlier post, I mentioned about starting my own business.</span><div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Call me crazy for doing Advocare AND Mary Kay, but these are two products that I whole heartily believe in. That's saying a lot. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you feel it in you, check out my website and see what possibilities there are for YOU! { http://www.marykay.com/katierichards }</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And as always, if you have any questions, PLEASE contact me! I enjoy the company... ;) </span></div>
Katie Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02595170460618111061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9146860269250040092.post-25607257917095926282014-06-16T19:50:00.000-07:002014-06-16T19:50:05.549-07:00Back in the Good Life<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's official. I am back!! Yay! I missed my dog. And family.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But, I had such a blast being with my aunt,uncle, and cousins! Texas was lovely. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I had a whole lot of Whataburger {delicious}, Chick-Fil-A {delicious}, and other restaurants that I'm forgetting {also, delicious}. </span></div>
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Katie Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02595170460618111061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9146860269250040092.post-50807053969429926802014-06-04T18:30:00.001-07:002014-06-04T18:30:06.274-07:00FitBit Flex Review<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I wanted something fun to "spoil" myself after successful 13 years of school. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> It so happens that I've had my eye on a FitBit Flex for the last month and was super indecisive about getting one.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The only reason I didn't want to get one was because I didn't want to get obsessive over numbers and such. I've had a history of getting quite obsessive over calorie counting (On My Fitness Pal, not FitBit). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I had my mind set that if I got a FitBit and started tracking my exercise and what not, I would start counting my macros (see below). I mean, go big or go home?!?!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've also had my eye on a program called "IIFYM". Aka- If it fits your macros. I'll go into detail later.. But, following this program would require me to macro count (using my fitness pal) and that scared me! I did not want to be that crazy obsessive girl again. Making a long story short (until my next post) I downloaded My Fitness Pal and the FitBit app.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Let's just say, I LOVE FITBIT. WOW. Best graduation gift a person could buy themselves. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's seriously great. It counts calories, water, steps, miles you walked, active minutes, and how much sleep and the quality of sleep!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is also a fool-proof step counter. I remember I would wear the step counter that attaches at your hip, and I would take it off and shake it so I had more step... :) Mwhahahahaha!!!! I tried that "technique" on this one, and that was a no-go.</span></div>
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Katie Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02595170460618111061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9146860269250040092.post-41424540490972472672014-06-02T09:07:00.000-07:002014-06-02T09:07:24.523-07:00A Month Too Long<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I CANNOT believe that it's been a month since I've last posted. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In this last month, I've managed to graduate, get back on the workout grind, hang with some friends, buy a fitbit (WHICH I LOVE and I'll write a little review about it!!!!), started my own business (more to come at a later time), and just enjoy summer. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Because I totally screwed up my 10 day cleanse, I've decided to put my 24 day challenge on a halt. I am finishing out the cleanse, but I will not do the the max phase... I will do the max phase at a later time! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I don't want to waste my money and time by not following the program correctly. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Friday I went to a student fashion show with a committee I serve on. It was awesome!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But, you know what wasn't awesome? The fact that I didn't stick to the herbal cleanse diet over the weekend.. :( </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I had dessert....white pasta....cookies..chips... I know, I know. How hard is it the eat clean for 10 days? IT'S HARD. LET ME TELL YA. {No wonder they call it a challenge}. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On the bright side, I stayed on track with taking the pills and what not. And now that I think of it, I did this last time too. Since I don't eat a all "natural" diet in my lifestyle, it's a hard 10 days. Like eliminating coffee and sweets. I love eating all things and I don't like depriving myself. I don't see how people can do it... Actually, I commend people who do because IT'S HARD!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In other words, I'm ready for the 14 day max-out phase. :D </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But, I am excited to show you new pictures of my meals!! How exciting! ;) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Okay...okay.... I'm done... :p</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Breakfast: Frosted mini wheats, a pear, and the fiber drink. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lunch: Tuna wrap {Flatout wrap, hickory smoked tuna, spinach and some guacamole} and a strawberry/kiwi mix. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Post-workout: Cookies and cream protein. Then I had carrots and sugar snap peas. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">P.S- I did the polar plunge for Landon! It's when some nominates you to jump into a lake for the fundraiser of Landon. It was cold. It was like an ice bath. But, with fish.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Okay. Settle down, now. It's only day two of twenty-four. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Post-workout: Peanut butter chocolate protein shake. Check. Re-hydrate Key Lime Cherry Flavor. Check.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Before bed: Herbal Cleanse pills, catalyst, and night time recovery {I'm gonna need it after the leg work I did today}. </span>Katie Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02595170460618111061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9146860269250040092.post-38336198860897089232014-04-22T18:03:00.001-07:002014-04-22T18:03:46.747-07:00Day 1<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Happy first day of the 14 Day Challenge!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I downed the herbal cleanse drink {if you do the Challenge, please do yourself a favor and buy the peaches and cream flavor cleanse. It's 100 times better than citrus. Take my word on it!} Then I had a whole wheat bagel, chunky peanut butter, and strawberries. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Con to the cleanse: No coffee. Well, you can have coffee just no creamers and extra sugar. UGH! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lunch rolled around and I had a salad with egg whites and an apple. For a snack I had spark and some almonds. Then it was time for the gym....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oh....my.....word.... Let's just say I could definitely tell that I haven't been in the gym for a month.. I did manage to take a #sweatyselfie. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Seriously, though. It was tough getting back into the swing of things. But, I did manage to do a nice {not so} little arm workout. I'm sure I'll be feeling it tomorrow... :D</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It was finally dinner time. I was starving. Yay for ham, asparagus, and sweet potatoes with cinnamon! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After dinner, I grabbed a chocolate chip cookie dough quest bar. Mmmmmmm. Quest never lets me down. Quest is always there for me. I love Quest. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Then I proceeded to have celery and pb2. I'll take my herbal cleanse pills, catalyst, and night time recovery closer to bed time. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All-in-all it was a good first day. Minus the raging headache I had all day. Holy moly, that was no fun. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is what I've been up to... </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Putting together my 24 day challenge!! Excited to shred weight and get back to healthier habits. Cheesey, I know. But, true. I'll post day-to-day on each adventure with my Challenege. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've downloaded the new 24 Day Challenege app and I'm ready to go!! </span></div>
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Katie Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02595170460618111061noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9146860269250040092.post-90327389699758002082014-04-08T20:03:00.005-07:002014-04-08T20:03:55.957-07:00Challenge Time<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was so excited to be greeted with an Advocare package this afternoon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I order the first part of the 24 day challenge because I already have the second half.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm gonna start my 24 day challenge after Easter break!! So excited!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Want to join me? https://www.advocare.com/14019940/Store/24Wizard/</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Buy the bundle and let's do it (add catalyst- it'll bring out muscle definition and give you energy to dominate each workout)! My first time doing the challenge I lost about 6 pounds and a couple inches. I can't wait to see what I can do this time around... </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Remember, order that 24 day challenge a week before the 21st of April. We can get summer bodies in no time! It'll be awesome. Trust me!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Our furry little friends LOVE cookies.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(I may or may not need a little work on taking pictures..)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But, since I don't have any recipes or new products to chit-chat about I'll just let you know what I've been up to. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here's Thor. Getting a bath. And a mohawk. I guess he thought he was ready for summer and went for a swim... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last but not least, my cousin sent me a Catching Fire Barbie doll and Mockingjay pin. If there's one thing I want you to know, it's that I have a crazy dedication {obsession} with the Hunger Games. And I have no shame. Judge me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But I have good reasons for the abandoning.. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Like, ski trip. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm also getting prepared for state convention. I get to compete for food science and I'm interviewing for state office. Talk about craziness!! It'll be great. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You're probably thinking that this is the part when I tell you I've been naughty and have gone off track... It's funny, cause you're right. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've hit the gym when I {made} time. But, I've also ate a whole bag of Chex mix....all by myself..... Food has definetly been a huge temptation. Why? Well, when I get stressed or bored I eat. I like to fake myself into thinking I'm hungry to give me something to do. I think the only solution to this problem is locking me into a room before and after dinner.... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My little reminder to keep getting better and make good choices everyday!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What you do is post a photo of something that made you happy on that day. You'll do this for 100 days. If you can make it all 100 days, they'll send you a booklet of all your photos that you took during the 100 days. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love this idea! I think they're spot on when they say we get so caught up in our everyday life that we forget all the little things {or big things} that make us happy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Are you ready for a happier 100 days?!</span>Katie Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02595170460618111061noreply@blogger.com0