Logged into my challenger app just now and here's what I saw. Do you feel sorry for these ladies feasting on chocolate brownie batter goodness, drinking Snickerdoodle milkshakes, blueberry goddess milkshakes, or making Shakeology available bowls?? Looks miserable right? 😂😂😂 And to feed your child 70 Superfoods?!
I say...good job ladies!!! 🙌🏻👏🏻🙋🏼👍🏻🤗 you just spent $4.15 on a meal, focused on your nutrition, didn't skip breakfast today because you're too busy, didn't mess with your metabolism and you felt like you indulged. Way to rock a Thursday!! Go after those goals and rock those shorts and swimsuit this summer!!
Next week you can try Shakeology and get 7 packets of any of our 9 flavors for only $35 (I'll cover shipping) and you can STREAM SHAUN WEEK FOR FREE!!! I'll provide a clean menu with portion control added too! Let me know if you want a spot!!
Carb Depletion - it's trendy, but why?
One carb, two carb, red carb, blue carb. Wait – that’s the wrong story. Although, I imagine that if Dr. Seuss had written a book about carbs, this would have been a likely title.
Carbs, short for carbohydrates, provide essential nutrients that are vital to producing energy and keeping your body functioning at a high level. Unfortunately, they have become labeled as a necessary evil that can contribute to weight gain, cause illness, and are often blamed for a variety of health ailments.
Talk to anyone who pays particular attention to their diet and you’re sure to find someone who practices or has practiced some form of carb cycling, carb restriction or alternately, high carbohydrate consumption which is often referred to as carb loading. The latest trend on our radar is carb depletion.
In fact, I am currently in a test group for a brand-new program that Beachbody will release later this summer, and carb depletion is the focus of the eating plan. So, what is carb depletion you ask? Read on for details!
Carb depletion diets fall into the carb restriction category and are intended to encourage weight loss by limiting the intake of carbohydrates. These types of diets promote eating high protein and high-fat foods while reducing the consumption of food sources that are easily turned into glucose, the body’s main source of energy. Once carbohydrates are eliminated, the body cannot rely on glucose, so it turns to fat stores for fuel. Some carb depletion diets encourage removing all carbohydrates while others only certain types.
During carb cycling / carb depletion, your diet starts with a limited amount of carbohydrates each day and then you slowly remove them until you are completely carb-free for a short time.
Carb depletion can be a very effective way to quickly drop weight and is a common practice for fitness competitors, bodybuilders, and other physique-centric athletes to prepare for shows or competitions. However, it should be done carefully and only after thorough research and planning. It is not intended to be sustained for long periods of time and of course, the best practice is to always speak with your physician before embarking on any new weight-loss program.
During the Shift Shop, we are cycling through two rounds of carb depletion. After we finish these two rounds, it will be important for us to return to our regular diets that do include a limited amount of carbohydrates. As stated earlier, carb depletion diets are only meant to be practiced for a short amount of time. But they can do a great job of "confusing" your body, thereby busting through a weight-loss plateau!
And for the record, green eggs and ham would make a great low-carb meal choice.
I know, I know...don't play with your food :)
Banana, English muffin, oatmeal bite rolled in chocolate 🙋🏼 Covered his carbs, fruits, grains and oh, sugar. About that. :( oops.
Where are all my Shaun T lovers at?
⚡️ Have you heard me mention it?? 😂 SHAUN WEEK IS COMING!!! ⚡️
Where are all my Shaun T lovers at? He is one of my favorite trainers and puts up a mean game against Tony Horton and Chris Downing. Really y'all - you need to meet him and try his workouts. You just do.
He's BACK with a week-long EVENT and he's releasing a new workout every single day for 7 days. It starts next Monday, June 12th!!! He even has a chair modifier for every single move, so you DON'T have to be in Insanity-level shape to do this.
✨ This is already included in your All Access streaming, so if you have it, YOU ARE SET! ✨ If you want to get in on the action - and trust me, it is going to be FULL of action - comment below and I'll PM you the details.
Get ready for some seriously amazing workouts and fun in our group! You can actually have fun losing weight and crushing goals. And the victory dance is amazing!!
It's only 7 days... you CAN do this! 💪🏻🙌🏻
Australian home cooked dinner
So this dinner (that Travis cooked 🙋🏼) symbolizes a lot...
😰 5 months of us living apart
😘 1 week of being together again
🍷 amazing Australian wine 😂😂
Takeaways...
👨👩👦👦 we don't want to be apart again so either he comes home, or we come here. But as a family we will remain.
🍾 Australian wine may not have sulfites, but you can still get hungover
😴 trying to press play on Insanity Max 30, but need some encouragement today. Like maybe Shaun T yelling at me in my living room 🤣😝 I can hear him saying "did you die? Not on my watch, not today, everyone is welcome in my gym". LOL. He's going to triumph. No excuses. Get your 🍑 up Stephanie!!
Ham anyone?
You are cordially invited to my house for ham & cheese omelettes, ham and grilled cheese sandwiches and chef salad (with ham) for the next few days 😬😬😬 I need to learn the conversions for kilos really quick. OOPS!
Shaun Week - as scary as Shark Week!
This guy is NO JOKE!!! And he's starting a new program on Monday and it's all ... you guessed it...SHAUN T!! Who is ready for 7 days of SHAUN WEEK? I busted out 30 min with him this morning, and even if you need to modify, he will do things, and encourage and push you, in ways you never knew you could!! I promise you that! He even has a chair modifier - no excuses 😜
Tired of feeling tired?? Jeans being tight? Getting the munchies or afternoon slump between 2-4?? I can help!! Pm me now so you get everything in time.
This summer, rock your swim suit instead of your cover up and make a liar out of those dri-fit shirts 😂😂
$160 = 365 days of streaming to EVERY PROGRAM, 30 servings of Shakeology, 25 oz blender bottle, weekly meal plans, and portion control containers. You won't find a better deal and this is money-back guarantee!! AND you will be included in my next 30-day group starting right after this!! Talk about lots of support!! 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻
1st healthy meal I did NOT like!?
It finally happened!!! The first clean meal I did not like, but it looks pretty right?! A for effort?? But otherwise, 😬😳😝 there are a fair share of non-healthy things, but for the most part, most restaurants offer these kind of things...not sure what they're even called? Chai pudding? One things for sure... EVERYTHING has coconut in it here. I have such an odd allergy 😰
Matthew got Dutch baby pancakes with the best bacon I have had in 39 yrs!! I may have tried to switch him. You can guess how that went. I mean, "might" have gone 😂😂😂
Second date night in Australia!
Such a fun night last night!!! It's fun to date your spouse. Delicious dinner, even better wine (turning into a Shiraz for fan) and best company by far. Thanks for the date night Grandma & Grandpa!
Get uncomfortable! Insanity Max 30 / Shaun Week!
GET UNCOMFORTABLE!!! Push yourself. That's what Shaun T is doing to me every day right guy now...in Australia...in our teeny tiny apartment
I have less than 5' of space, stopped to wipe sweat off the floor twice, potty once, and guzzle 26 oz of water that I think I sweat through in 30 min.
This is so doable for anyone and any level (every beachbody program has a modifier)!!!! The only thing stopping you is your mind because I believe you're capable. And worth it. And deserving.
Join me for new program - Shaun week starting June 12!!! Get All Access Challenge pack today for only $160 effective June 1!!! (Includes 30 servings of Shakeology, 25 oz blender bottle, portion control containers, my challenge group)
Australian shabu shabu
This was dinner last night 😂😂 Matthew (or I) have been falling asleep around 5/6 pm every night. I know - party animal🙋🏼🙋🏼🙋🏼 I'll nap today so I can make it through date night (goal is at least 8pm) 👏🏻
This is called Shabu Shabu (Japanese) and amazingly fun, delicious and kid-friendly (assuming they're awake for it). Matthew cost us $22 and slept the whole time😬🙄
Sushi bar, tempura bar, salad bar, and soup bar. My portions look huge, but those were all bulky mussels below it, shrimp and calamari. A I tossed all the rice under my sushi to save space in my tummy 😉 yummmmy!
First date night in Australia!
I could get used to all these dates with this guy!! Sushi lunch yesterday and sushi dinner tonight ❤️❤️ might have hit up a wine and dessert bar afterwards to watch a big rugby match. Truth - I like rugby better than football. It's so much easier to understand and I love how short it is 🙌🏻🤦🏼♀️🙋🏼lol.
Anyone else think Travis is looking like a lean mean fighting machine?!? 😂He lost 15 lbs since I saw him by working out 3 days a week and drinking Shakeology every day. Took him a year to see what I love about it and be that consistent, but now I'm complaining the blender is too loud. Ask me how to try 5 for $25 and be in my 5 day Shakeology Challenge group starting June 5!!
First lunch date down under!
First lunch date with hubby since 2016!! I'd say it was long overdue!! LOL.
I'm in heaven in Australia. There is sushi and chocolatiers every direction I turn. Now just add in wine and I'll move tomorrow. It is fun being a tourist here!! I was so into the food I forgot to snap a pic of us, oops!
And for once...reasonably priced. Guess I'll have to give up on veggies and just eat sushi. Even the soy sauce is cute!
Shakeology is kid-approved in our house!
Shakeology brownie recipe. You'd never believe these kids ask for this and are getting 70 superfoods in this bowl, 16 grams of protein, 5 grams of fiber. $4.15 you betcha. I'd spend more than that on garbage, but at least I'm fueling their body well and with foods that will sustain them for hours.
Let me know if you want to try 5 for $25. you will not be disappointed and I'll even cover tax and shipping.
Vegemite
Have you actually had this??? If so, thoughts?? I heard it's super salty and not very tasty! (to say it nicely) In Australia it's served on heavily buttered toast. Not sure the nutritional content exists as the package displays it does.
Insanity Max 30 / Shaun Week
I love my kids. I do. But I've said the Serenity Prayer no less than 136 times today I'm sure!! They are little 👿👿 right now and I'm convinced they're trying to make me drink by 8am. 😬
Literally today they fell asleep at 8am (tells you how early our day started) and I chugged my Energize to wake up and rocked Insanity Max 30: Tabatha Power. It made me remember how much I like Shaun T and get pumped for Shaun Week starting June 12!!! ❤️ me some Shaun T!!!!
I still have space and here is the plan for most challengers:
✅ 3-day refresh June 7-9
✅ Shaun Week June 12-18 (he has hunter there might be more content than j st 7 days too 🤗🤗)
Let me know if yo want details. All Access Kickstarg Challenge pack will get you:
🥛 30 servings of Shakeology
🥗 my portion controlled clean menus
🏆 Free exclusive streaming to EVERYTHING we currently offer and will release in 2017
🥝 3-day refresh cleanse to drop 3-6 pounds as a "kickstart"
I don't know about you, but it's not a chore on vacay to squeeze 30 min in and right now, it's giving me the grace I need for jet lag drama. What are your goals?? Me time? Not skip meals? Get free weekly meal plans? Lose weight? Tone? Whatever it is, I promise if you stick with the program, it will work. MONEY BACK GUARANTEE!! What do you have to lose except your excuses!?!??
Rambutan
This fruit is called Rambutan. Have you ever had it? It's $24 / kilo so I kept on walking, but I heard it's used in a lot of pastries. Wonder if I've tried it and never even knew it.
But they are really expensive!! $24.00 / kg
1st breakfast in Australia
My family's 1st breakfast down under. Couldn't be more different 😂 usually I make one thing, but they lucked out with mommy. Totally out of it, so doing whatever they asked 🙌🏻
✅ Matthew wanted Shakeology and I couldn't figure out the blender so he got Shakeology brownie recipe + 1/2 banana,
✅ Tyler slept too late to get a choice so I made smiley face of English Muffin & 1/2 banana
✅ Travis and I had Kale, tomato, & cheese scramble.
I will figure this stuff out eventually. Had to read a manual to operate the stove 🙋🏼🤔🤗
Off to rock insanity max 30, shower and enjoy the day. Your dinner is my breakfast so prepare to be just as confused as I am 😂😂
We made it!
He's always been hot to me. But this picture. This moment. We are all together again for first time in 6 months and it feels so good. Boys went SPRINTING towards him.
But for now, its 5:45pm and I'm going to bed because I fell asleep AT THE TABLE at a restaurant earlier. Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers. My village rocks!!
Air New Zealand - inflight service
15 hours. We survived leg one. I. Am. Beat. But thank goodness for Sky Couch, unlimited movies and free New Zealand wines. They even do wine tastings on the plane. Sorry Southwest, but I am an Air New Zealand fan. Didn't have to twist my arm for mimosas after a long night.
Pretty decent kids meal right? I chose Gluten Intolerance thinking it would be healthiest, and then had Matthew's chocolate mousse cake. Hey - you snooze, you lose 😉😂
Traveled with the Brisbane Lions Rugby Team which was exciting.
