I'm not going to lie, my fix for the past three months has been McDonald's Sweet Tea and fries! I also sometimes get their Mocha Frappe on top of the other two things! I can't imagine how much sugar and caffeine is in those drinks. I don't think I want to know. All I know is my current fix has led to me eating other junk food as well... chips, pizza, candy... which makes me incredibly tired as I come down from the sugar crash or as my body tries to digest too much food that it barely recognizes as food. The resulting lethargy makes it where I would rather lay across the bed and read a book or surf the web than go for a walk or any other form of exercise. Something's gotta give!
My daughter is a fitness freak. She was practically born and raised in a gym as that is where I worked most of the time when she was young. I am so glad fitness was instilled in her at a young age. But, the past few months have been tough for her too as the genetics kicks in. She however has an incredibly strong will and has lost a hundred pounds three times. She has owned her own gym and been a personal trainer. So, it was no surprise when she said she is ready to stop making excuses and get fit.
We both have a dream of breaking the cycle of obesity and winning the Beachbody Challenge at the same time. It would be an incredible story. Anything is possible! The thing is you have to start somewhere. That is what we are doing. We are starting together. I am so excited to take this journey with my daughter and spend quality time with her. I think training for an event will make a big difference in the way we approach exercise and our diet.
We both love Beachbody - their exercise programs and their Vegan Shakeology. I can tell a difference when I drink Shakeology. My cravings are not out of control like they have been these past few months. I ran out of Shakeology and couldn't afford to purchase more, at least that is what I told myself. The thing is I spend more on fast food when I'm out of Shakeology. I know I'm supposed to eat fresh greens, veggies, and fruits, but the fact is I don't always have quick access to those foods. Yes, I could pack them and carry it around and perhaps I will get to the point where I have that down to a science, but for now Shakeology works for me. I don't think I would have gained 16 pounds in these past three months if I would have been drinking my Shakeology. So, I am replacing my fast food fix with Shakeology and working out to 21 Day Fix with my daughter. I'll keep you posted on our progress!
Kathy G
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