Results of first round- 21 Day Fix

21 days and I'm down 9 lbs and 17.5 inches, 5 inches were just from my stomach! I am starting my second round and have a challenge group starting end of April beginning of May.  My website was launched today, if you are interested in support and accountability on your weight loss journey click HERE .

21 Day Fix - Week 2 Results!

Lost another 2.4lbs and 4 inches! Making total lost 7.5lbs and 12 inches in 13 days.....WAHOO!!!  Coming up on doubles week (they have an option where you can do two 30 minute workouts a day in the last week), I cannot wait to see my final results for the first round.  I will be doing another round when I am done because I am loving my results.  The above picture shows the difference in pant sizes just in the past 2 weeks I have gone from a bloated size 18 to a shrinking 14. There will be another challenge group starting the beginning of May, if you are ready to get real results using 30 minute workouts and a simple meal plan that teaches you correct portions of clean whole foods friend me on Facebook and I can send you more information or answer any questions you may have. Click HERE to add me on Facebook :)

Clean eating and squat challenge!

30 day clean eating and squat challenge starting this Monday 4/14. You will be provided clean eating grocery list, meal ideas, daily squat goal and you will have the support of other women taking the challenge.  ITS FREE :) To join the women only fitness group on Facebook message me at www.fb.com/kristenslosingit and I'll add you. 

Week 1 weight loss results!

Week 1 of the 21 day fix DONE!!!  I lost 5.1 lbs and -8 inches! I am so full from all the food I have been eating throughout the day.  You really can eat more if you choose clean whole foods.  The portion control containers are great and take the guess work out of meal prep.  I also enjoy not counting calories.  The workouts are quick at 30 minutes but give you an excellent calorie burn.

I have included a collage of some of the meals I have been having while on the 21 Day Fix.  I have even saved money on groceries because I can buy everything at Trader Joe's.

If you are interested in joining our next challenge group starting the end if April leave your email below and I can send you more information.

Getting back on track after hospitalization

I am on day 3 of my new workout program and meal plan.  I feel sore but really happy that I am able to workout and incorporate some healthy food options that I was unable to tolerate only a couple weeks ago.  It amazing how the human body can transform with correct nutrition and exercise.  I have experienced it myself with losing 40lbs before my Crohns diagnosis and hospitalization.  After being in the hospital for 5 days out of work for a month and taking large amounts of steroids, my body needed a jump start.  My muscle tone that I had worked hard on developing is gone, the steroids have me puffed up like a marshmallow, and I was advised by doctors to eat a low residue diet which is basically white bread, white pasta, white crackers, cheese and a few other carbohydrate and fat rich foods.  To say that I was excited to eat fruit, yogurt and vegetables is an understatement.
Now on day 3 of the 21 Day Fix my clothes are fitting again, my face is slimming out and I'm saying peace out to my double chin :)  The workouts are short (30 mins) and they have modified options which I use because I need to build back up to where I once was.  I look forward to being able to run 3.5 miles a couple times a week again and go to a spinning class!  I know my body needed the rest and recovery from everything that happened, and now my body needs to be healthy weight wise.  I will continue to update on my health and fitness progress, and would love to know if you have any experience with weight loss helping you control your chronic illness symptoms.  Thanks for stopping by. ~ Kristen

SCD yogurt

(My Yogourmet yogurt maker, I found mine on Amazon)

I made my first batch of SCD yogurt over a week ago and have already dug into the second batch!  This yogurt is everything they say it is and more.  You have to make it at home as the fermentation process takes over 24 hours to ensure the lactose is completely removed.  The finished product is thick, creamy with a slight tangy flavor.  Its great with yogurt and nuts, even a little honey.  The best part 1 cup of SCD yogurt has over 700 billion cultures (those good bacteria you want to live in you intestines).  My Crohns symptoms have improved significantly with the addition of SCD yogurt to my diet.  I highly recommend you try it if you suffer from Crohns, Ulcerative Colitis, IBS or other digestive issues. The recipe I used can be found HERE.

(My finished SCD yogurt, isn't it beautiful?? )