Orange Vanilla Shake

I tried a new shake combo this morning. (1) vanilla meal replacement shake, 2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate, (1) small, peeled orange and a splash of vanilla extract. Pretty good! I think (1) more tablespoon of the orange juice concentrate would have been even better.

Food and Recipe Blog

I also have a recipe blog at http://remarkablerepast.blogspot.com

It focuses on fun and healthy recipes and occasional decadent treats!

Off and Running!

I started getting back on track last week after getting out of routine over the holidays. Why don't I remember how good it feels to get in the workouts, eat healthy, and have a regular sleep schedule? Advocare is another component in how I feel. I got so much stuff done this weekend because I had the energy to get off the couch and get going! (It turned out to be a much better thing to do than watching the entire Dallas Cowboy game anyway. Maybe next year will be their
year?)

New Year, New Me?!

Well, it is off to start a new year and get back to work. I seem to have the same resolutions each year: fit exercise into my schedule, eat better, lose weight, keep a clean house, be more efficient at work, see friends and family more, etc...

I am trying something different. I bought a rebounder mini trampoline and plan to incorporate that into my weekly workout schedule. It seems I always need something new to keep me interested!

Hoping you have a great 2010!

Dawn

It's Crazy Time Again!

In the world of interior design, it is officially crazy season! I am typing this at 3:00 AM because I can't sleep due to a very active mind and a long to-do list. I should have taken my Advocare Zzz, LOL!

After a slow summer, things have gotten busy because everyone wants their home to look good for their holiday parties and family gatherings. We start our Christmas decorating for clients the week of Thanksgiving. I have been working long days and scheduling evening appointments the last couple of weeks. Spark has been a wonderful tool to help me through that afternoon slump and keep me going, rather than collapsing on the sofa when I get home!

Meal Replacement Shakes

I am loving my morning meal replacement shakes! These are the first shakes I have ever used that keep me full for several hours. I have been experimenting with different flavor combinations. I like to get in a fruit serving with each shake and I think the fresh or frozen fruit adds a lot of freshness to the taste. So far, my favorites are Vanilla with blueberries, Berry with strawberries/blackberries and Chocolate with 1/2 of a banana. Yum! The next flavors I want to try are Vanilla with coconut and pineapple and Chocolate with dark cherries. I think Vanilla with orange juice or oranges would be yummy too - sort of a dreamcicle.

Cleanse Finished! MNS here I come!

I finished my first Herbal Cleanse on Saturday. I like that I had no dramatic symtoms, like you might typically associate with doing a cleanse. It was easy. I noticed some changes, mostly that I felt clean and light. I look forward to doing another one in 90 days!

I started the MNS Max 3 on Monday, along with drinking the meal replacement shakes in the morning, and adding Catalyst, Thermoplus, and Slim. I am feeling great and can't wait for the results to start kicking in!