David lost 100 lbs with the Ultimate Reset!

I have been heavy throughout my whole life and have lived in solitude, escaping to my games, which got very lonely at times. I have been on food stamps for at least 2 years because I have been unemployed and was forced to live out of my car while I was in Oregon because I had no money. I interviewed for several jobs but once they saw me I was pretty much told that the position was filled…no one would hire me in the condition I was in. I had pretty much given up hope on life. I was destined for certain death if I did not make some type of change. It was time to do or die.

My mom had recommended I try the Ultimate Reset because of all the testimonials she was hearing from all the people who were using it. She offered to have me come and stay for 21 days and monitor everything. I reluctantly agreed.

I’m not going to lie, I was really hesitant to try the program because I saw some of the foods on nutrition plan and knew most of them were not my favorites. My meals prior to the Ultimate Reset consisted of fast food pizza, Angus 1/3 pounds burgers with fries and a large soft drink and that was pretty much a revolving door for me. But the Ultimate Reset foods were delicious! I didn't expect that. I was going to bed early and actually getting a good night’s rest. It taught me the proper way to prepare my meals and that I could eat smaller portions and not be hungry. Seeing the weight drop off has motivated me to make this a way of life.

I began the reset at 736 pounds and lost a total of 40 pounds in the entire 21 days. While I was hesitant in the beginning about the whole thing, I stuck by the menu plan the entire 21 days. I actually have continued the program and now lost a total of 93 lbs! I experienced things on the reset that I never expected to see in my life: more energy and waking up and realizing that I had a good night sleep. Can’t remember the last time I had either one of these two things. The Ultimate Reset was a great start to my new future & even though I know I have a long way to go, it's given me hope of a normal life. Once I get down to what I believe is a good weight for my height, I will set out to help young kids who are in the same predicament that I was in and I think my testimonial will be a great start for all of them.

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Benefits of dry brushing

I love to dry brush! What is that you say?! 
The dry brushing procedure takes care of the detoxification of your skin. It is a means of stimulating a number of organs in your body to detoxify due to the fact that it gives a tender interior massage. The many advantages of dry brushing include: eliminating cellulite; cleansing the lymphatic structure; eliminating dead skin coatings; making the immune system stronger; stimulating the hormone and oil producing glands; tightening the skin to prevent untimely aging; making the quality of your muscles better; stimulating circulation; enhancing the performance of the nervous system; aids digestion and most of all, it is considered as the simplest and cheapest way of rejuvenating your skin.

How to Get Started With Your Skin Brushing Regimen

1. Purchase a natural, NOT a synthetic, bristle brush. (vegetable bristle)

2. Purchase a brush with a long handle, so that you are able to reach all areas of your body. Best-case scenario would be one that had a removable head with a strap for your hand.

3. Skin brushing should be performed once a day, preferably first thing in the morning. If you are feeling ill, please do it twice a day until you feel better.

4. Skin brushing should be performed prior to your bath or shower and your body dry and naked.

 

5. Begin brushing your skin in long sweeping strokes starting from the bottom of your feet upwards, and from the hands towards the shoulders, and on the torso in an upward direction. Always brush towards the heart. Try and brush several times in each area, over-lapping as you go.

6. Avoid sensitive areas and anywhere the skin is broken.

7. After brushing your skin, rinse off in the shower. Paavo Airola, author of Swedish Beauty Secrets, recommends alternating temperatures in the shower from hot to cold. This will further invigorate the skin and stimulate blood circulation, bring more blood to the outer layers of the skin.

8. After getting out of the shower, dry off vigorously and massage your skin with pure plant oil, such as almond, jojoba, sesame or coconut. We like to use a small amount of Euro Organic Oil which is a blend of sunflower, almond, apricot, avocado, and jojoba oils.

 

9. Don’t forget to clean your skin brush using soap and water once a week. After rinsing, dry your skin brush in an open, sunny spot to prevent mildew.

10. For a thorough lymphatic cleansing, perform skin brushing daily for a minimum of three months.

***Caution: Do not brush on or over skin rashes, wounds, cuts, infections, poison oak or poison ivy.

 

 

Tai Cheng before and after!

At 76, my greatest challenge was admitting that I needed help. But my life was miserable. I was technically “obese.” My cholesterol and blood glucose levels were out of control. The muscles in my shoulders and back felt as if they were tied up in knots. I had excruciating lower back pain. I had severe depression. And my doctor said I had pre-diabetes.

But I had one thing going for me—my daughter was a Beachbody Coach. So when she said she had a non-impact program I could do at home, I told her I would participate in her first Challenge Group. I have never been someone who enjoyed going to the gym, so Tai Cheng was just what I needed.

At first, it was tough. But Dr. Cheng offered many modifications, which built my confidence as I slowly built my strength and stability. When I started, I couldn’t stand on one foot and lift my other leg in the air without holding something for balance. My Challenge Group’s motto was “just show up” and “keep pushing play.” So I kept at it. After all, what did I have to lose?

Well, I lost 12 lbs., lost my pre-diabetes diagnosis, lost my depression, lost my back pain and gained a support group that stayed with me and helped me. When I was heavy and broken down, I had accepted that the way I felt was because I was getting old. But after Tai Cheng and drinking Shakeology, I no longer think that I’m a victim of old age. I have a renewed outlook on life and I’m now starting Slim in 6!

And although I’m not doing one of those intense workouts like some of the younger kids in my Challenge Group—I’m looking forward to continuing this support network to share accountability and keep pushing play!

You can change your life, too. Take The Beachbody Challenge™, for the ultimate motivation to get fit! Select any Beachbody® program and once you complete it, share your results for your chance to win cash and prizes.

Grilled Pineapple Turkey Burgers

GRILLED PINEAPPLE TURKEY BURGERS
Ingredients:
20-oz package extra lean ground turkey
2 TB liquid aminos (such as Bragg)
¼ cup red bell pepper, chopped
¼ cup red onion, chopped
¼ tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp thyme seasoning
4 pineapple slices, approx 1/2 inch thick
How to Prepare
1. Preheat the grill to medium-high.
2. Combine ground turkey, liquid aminos, pepper, onion, black pepper, and thyme in large bowl and mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well distributed.
3. Divide turkey mixture into 4 equal portions and form into burger patties.
4. Put on a plate; grab the 4 pineapple slices and head to the grill.
5. Place the burgers and the pineapple slices on the grill (the pineapple will cook for the same amount of time as the burgers to soften up and get that yummy smoky flavor).
6. After approximately 8 minutes, flip the burgers and the pineapple slices (the underside should be nice and brown).
7. After approximately 4 minutes, place one pineapple slice onto the top of each burger.
8. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until burgers are cooked thoroughly and no longer pink in the center.
9. Turn off the grill. Using a long spatula, carefully remove the burgers from the grill (don’t lose those pineapples!) and onto a plate.
10. Eat ‘em up! Yum!! Enjoy
NUTRITION DATA
Per burger (makes 4 burgers): 185 calories, 33 grams protein, 9 grams carbohydrates, 2 grams fat.

 

 

 

Recipe from: http://www.muscleandfitnesshers.com/recipes/grilled-pineapple-turkey-burgers#.T8Y4yHEEoZI.facebook 

WOW! He lost 27 lbs in 21 days doing the Ultimate Reset! And he won cash! Here's his story...

"Beachbody Ultimate Reset was great in so many ways.

First, it taught me the benefits of eating organic fruits and vegetables, as well as how to properly read product labels. Before, I’d just grab whatever looked good or what was on sale, not caring what was in it, or if it was covered with chemicals. Now, I read each label carefully. Reset also reset my sleep schedule, metabolic rate, and energy levels—which has enabled me to spend more time with my son.

Food no longer rules me anymore. I rule me, and I’ve never felt better. I used to struggle with eating a balanced diet. Now, I can truly say that I know what to eat, and how the nutrition is going to affect my body. And because I lost 27 pounds, I’m now physically capable of taking on my next challenge— P90X®.

Thanks, Beachbody, for changing my life. I can’t thank you enough, and neither can my family."

 

4 healthy crock pot recipes for breakfast!

Honey-Blueberry 8-Grain cereal

Ingredients

• 4 cups skim milk blended with 3 cups water

• 2 cups 8-grain hot cereal blend (such as Bob’s Red Mill)

• 2 cups blueberries

• 1 teaspoon ground ginger

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 cup walnuts

• 1/2 cup honey

• 8 thin slices unsalted butter (about 2 tbsp total)

Directions

1. Coat slow-cooker bowl with nonstick cooking spray. Combine milk and water with cereal in prepared slow cooker bowl. Stir in 1/2 cup of the blueberries, the ginger and 3/4 tsp of the salt. Cover and slow cook on LOW for 9 hours

2. In the morning, toast walnuts in a skillet over medium heat, 5 minutes. Stir remaining 1 1/2 cups blueberries, remaining 1/4 tsp salt and the honey into cereal mixture.

3. Spoon half of the cereal into bowls; top each serving with a thin slice of butter and some of the walnuts. Serve warm; save remainder for another day.

Slow-Cooker Oatmeal-Banana Maple Parfaits

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup half-and-half

• 1 1/2 cups steel-cut oats

• 3/4 teaspoon salt

• 7 tablespoons maple syrup, plus more for drizzling

• 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

• 2 ripe bananas

• 1/8 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Directions

1. Pour 3 cups water into slow-cooker insert. Place a slow-cooker liner into slow cooker (on top of water). Combine half-and-half, 5 1/2 cups water, the oats and salt into slow cooker liner.
2. Cover and slow cook on LOW for 8 hours. Uncover and stir in 6 tbsp of the maple syrup. Blend ricotta and remaining 1 tbsp maple syrup.
3. Begin layering: Spoon 1/2 cup oatmeal into 6 cups or bowls. Top each with a heaping tbsp ricotta mixture. Peel and slice bananas. Spread about 4 banana slices onto each serving. Repeat layering with oatmeal, ricotta and banana slices. Drizzle each serving with a little maple syrup and sprinkle with pumpkin pie spice.

Apple-Cinnamon Wheat Berries

Ingredients

• 4 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk

• 1 1/2 cups wheat berries

• 1 cup apple juice or water

• 3 Idared, Braeburn or Gala apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces

• 1/3 cup old-fashioned oats

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar

• 1/4 cup sliced almonds

• 6 tablespoons sweetened dried cranberries

Directions

1. Coat a 4- to 5-1/2-quart slow-cooker insert with nonstick cooking spray. Combine almond milk, wheat berries, juice, apples, oats, cinnamon and salt in prepared slow cooker.
2. Cover and slow cook on LOW for 9 hours. Uncover and stir in brown sugar. Spoon into bowls and top with sliced almonds and cranberries. Serve warm.

Potato and Turkey Bacon Quiche

Ingredients

• 1 6 ounce package turkey bacon (such as Butterball Thin & Crispy), diced

• 1 15 ounce package Alexia Oven Reds olive oil, Parmesan and garlic frozen potato wedges, cut into bite-size pieces

• 1 sweet red pepper, cored and diced

• 1/2 Vidalia onion, chopped

• 6 ounces 50% reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded

• 6 large eggs

• 1 1/2 cups skim milk

• 2 tablespoons minced chives, plus more for garnish

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

• 1 cup Bisquick HeartSmart

Directions

1. Coat programmable slow-cooker insert with nonstick cooking spray. Cook turkey bacon in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until just crisp, 9 minutes.
2. In a large bowl, toss together potato wedges, turkey bacon, red pepper, onion and 1 cup of the cheese. In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, milk, chives, salt and pepper. Whisk in Bisquick.
3. Pour potato mixture into slow cooker. Add egg mixture and top with remaining cheese. Cover and slow cook on LOW for 5 1/2 to 6 hours (machine will switch to WARM after cooking). Cut into wedges and serve.

*recipes from www.FamilyCircle.com*

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I can't say enough great things about Shakeology. It's not only chemical free but it has been proven to lower cholesterol & help people lose weight. I had a friend drink it and now her Lupus is in remission! How crazy is that?! The world is catching on to what an amazing product Beachbody has. Oprah featured a 10 page spread in her magazine all about it. Even Discovery Channel had an article online about it! This is not your average shake on the market.

I am going to make more comparisons, but here is one I've put together. Our ingredients/nutrient list vs other shakes out there. Nothing can touch what we have! Heck, I can drink this while pregnant and feel confident in giving it to my toddlers. Not so much with the Advocares and Visalus stuff out there. You read the lists and decide for yourself!

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