3 Day Refresh Results

On Monday March 23, I started the 3 Day Refresh.  What is the 3 Day Refresh you ask?  I'll answer that below.  First, here are my results:

My belly bloat is gone! And thanks to my Victoria's Secret Ultimate Sports Bra, my boobs look like torpedoes.  Here's my scale:

Crazy right?  Who in their right mind posts a pic of their scale WITH THEIR WEIGHT ON IT?!?
I do.  Why?  Because it's just a number.  This number does not define who I am.  It is a small measure of my success.  I've seen this number before but this number and the body above did NOT match.  I'm healthier, stronger and happier than ever.

So, what is the 3 Day Refresh?  It is a scientifically designed program that helps you fast-track your weight loss, kick-start healthy eating, and get a clean break from bad nutrition habits. 3-Day Refresh is a simple, straightforward program that will help cleanse your body and improve the way you feel— without starving yourself. Unlike juice cleanses or liquid fasts which tend to be high in sugar and low in protein (leaving you feeling weak, hungry, and sluggish), this easy-to-follow program helps support your metabolism while nourishing your vital organs. For 3 days you’ll follow a program of Shakeology, Fiber Sweep, a protein shake called Vanilla Fresh, plenty of filtered water, plus a wide array of fresh fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats throughout the day to keep your energy and metabolism going.

The key is to drink A LOT of water.  At least a gallon if not more.  Is it hard?  It can be.  It's mind over matter really.  If you're drinking a ton of water & following the plan, after 3 days you'll feel amazing.  Mild to moderate exercise is OK but I tend to take a break since I don't want to lose all of my energy.  You will also continue to lose after you finish.  Today my scale said 181.6.

Contact me if you're ready to get healthy!

8 Weeks and Counting

I realized today that it is just a little over 8 weeks until Memorial Day.  For the first time EVER IN MY LIFE, I'm looking forward to summer & wearing a bathing suit.  My body has never looked like this nor have I ever been so confident about it.  Usually I dread the thought of giving up my hoodies & sweatpants.  Like seriously dread it.  Now I dread something new.  SHOPPING.

Yes I am probably the only American woman who hates shopping.  I value comfort over style and being short, it's impossible to find stuff that is the right length.  Most capri pants are closer to my ankles than my knees and don't even get me started on "short" jeans.  I don't have the patience to comb through clearance racks, I suck at putting anything other than a pair of shorts & a t-shirt together and after so many years of hating the mirrors, I just don't know where to start.  I have a drawer full of logo type tees and I'm actually ready for some cute stuff.

So tell me, where do you like to shop?  Got any style tips?  What kind of shoes are great for wide feet like mine?  Shoot me an email at andee.williamson@yahoo.com.  Trust me, I need all the help I can get!  I'm going on vacation to the UK for 3 weeks this summer and I NEED new clothes.  

On another note, I'm currently doing the 3 Day Refresh.  It's a 3 days cleanse/detox that is low calorie but you still eat real food as well as a fiber sweep, Shakeology and another shake called Vanilla Fresh.  In the past 24 hours, I've lost 3lbs.  I know this is water weight, which is exactly what I wanted to get rid of.  I had a less than stellar week with food last week and with my allergies kicking in, it's the perfect way to get back on track & take a break from working out (only mild to moderate exercise is recommended but I'm taking a break).  I didn't take "before" pics so I'll be posting scale results.  Scary?  Eh.  The scale only tells a part of the story and honestly, I used to weigh 50+lbs more.  If it helps someone than it's worth it.

Do you want to be able to get some new summer clothes?  Do you need some support, accountability & motivation?  Contact me & we'll set up some time to find a program that will work for you and get you on track to being healthier & happier!

Insanity Max:30 Before & After

On January 5, my husband and I decided to do Insanity Max:30.  He's done the original Insanity but honestly, I had ZERO interest!  I'd seen him do some of the Insanity workouts and, um, no thanks.  But my team was doing a couples challenge so I thought I'd give it a try and do it with him.  Here's what happened:

*We woke up every morning before the kids and worked out together (I am NOT an early riser)

*We found that we actually LIKED working out together

*We pushed and motivated each other to keep going

*Doing this together, made us work harder

*It was almost like a little date in the morning

*I LOVED IT

*I lost 10lbs

I honestly never thought I'd like this workout as much as I did.  It's only 30 minutes, 5 days a week and it's so cool to see how far you went the week before.  The idea is to go as hard as you can until you "max out".  You write down your time, find your life, and then jump right back in & keep going.
There's also a Modifier Track in the opening menu.  This allows you to split the screen so you can see Shaun T and focus on the modifier.  This right here was how I was able to do it.  I modified almost all of it.  I can't do jumping and I wasn't interested in immediately maxing out.  The first workout on the first day, I could've maxed out in the warm up!

I also followed the 21 Day Fix meal plan.  Why didn't I lose more weight?  Because I love food and it's my biggest struggle.  Straight up.

And so, here are my before & after pics.  If you're ready to make a change in your life, contact me!  I'm currently doing the 21 Day Fix Extreme & would love to have you join me!

Beachbody On Demand

Mmmmmm Starbucks & Chipotle...do I have your attention?

Yesterday Beachbody released their On Demand service!  Why is this so huge??  You can pick and choose your trainer, type of workout, the program, you get access to everything you'd get in the box.  The meal plan, calendar, the fitness guide all of it.

Wanna try P90X but have been scared to get all those DVDs?  No problem!  The ENTIRE P90X catalog is on there!  Insanity, Insanity: The Asylum, TurboFire, ChaLEAN Extreme and so many  more.  You can preview the newer programs and programs will be added all the time!.  Best of all, the programs will NEVER get taken off!  The Beachbody Club Membership just got a whole lot more exciting.

So what's this whole membership thing about?  Well, right now, you can sign up for a free Beachbody account.  Here's what you get when you sign up for a free account:

*Schedule workouts & track your progress in the SuperGym

*Your own personal Beachbody Coach to support & motivate you

*Access to message boards

*Weekly newsletters with fitness & nutrition advice

The next step up is the club membership. So what does the Club Membership include??

*Everything you get in the free membership

*10% DISCOUNT ON ALL BEACHBODY PURCHASES!  INCLUDING SHAKEOLOGY!!!

*Personalized meal plans, nutrition tips & recipes

*VIP access to the celebrity trainers

*The ability to stream Beachbody's most popular workout programs

Here's what I love: You have the ability to try one program and then try another if that first one isn't right for you.  You don't have to worry about returning a program because you have access to so many!  Have you made purchases before?  Great!  Your previous program purchases will be available on there by the end of March 2015.  

Can you tell I'm super excited about this!!!

You can't exercise your way out of a bad diet so Beachbody have an amazing challenge pack available for March.  When you buy Shakeology, you get access to the club for 90 days for $10!  Not only do you get your daily dose of dense nutrition but you can stream the workouts anywhere!

Now included with every challenge pack, you'll get a 30 day free trial of the club, after which you'll be charged $38.87 per quarter.  That's $2.99/week for access to Beachbody's most popular programs!!  That's less than a coffee or lunch out once a week!
As with all Beachbody purchases there's a 30 day money back guarantee if you decide it's not for you.


If you're ready to get started and commit to changing your life contact me!