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Well, Tomorrow makes week two out of three for the 21 day fix that I am doing! So far I can tell a positive difference in my energy level and my complexion! My clothes are fitting more loosely (some pants now fit over my thighs and butt that did not last month!) I am learning portion control as well as healthy whole food recipes! The 30 minute daily workouts are convenient to fit in every day and are SUPER effective! Shakeology as a complete meal replacement has helped tremendously as I can make a shake for a quick, healthy breakfast or lunch! I am so excited to share my results when I am done after one more week!!!!! I think it is super important to try something myself before letting others try it! I can honestly say that the 21 day fix so far has been doable and is looking to be VERY effective!

I love that in three short weeks I am able to see accelerated results.... Yes, there are times that have been hard for me - like coworkers bringing in pumpkin pie and whipping cream! (yum!) or cookies, or ordering pizza for lunch!!! AHH!  BUT. The bottom line is this: If I want to change my body and get results, I need to make small changes and sacrifice a little instant gratification to get me closer to my goals and stay on track. I can honestly say I HAVE SURVIVED skipping the processed foods I used to crave A LOT more than I do now! (I'm a little scared actually what fast food could do to my stomach now after two weeks of clean eating! haha...you know what I mean!) I haven't wasted away from skipping the junk food and choosing fruits and peanut butter instead as treats! When I've craved chocolate - and that HAS happened multiple times in the past two weeks, I've instead made one of my vegan chocolate shakeology shakes! That took care of me wanting the taste of chocolate and also helped curb my cravings! (I love adding cinnamon and vanilla to it also to make a cinnamon roll recipe!  - Chilled coffee added is also another one of my favorite ways to drink it!!!)

I'll post again and let you know what my thoughts are after the entire 21 day fix! I will be starting another challenge group later this fall!!!! (In time to be finished before Thanksgiving and Christmas!) Actually, the 21 Day fix challenge pack is on sale the entire month of October!!! Perfect timing if you ask me!!! Until then I plan to keep on keepin' on.....   ;)

-andreanewkirknaturalliving