Losing weight after having a baby or moving past a major life event ( like marriage, adoption, moving etc...) seems to be a universal concern. I have struggled with my weight since at least 2nd grade, mabey even earlier. I think I have come to a place where I can appreciate that what my body has accomplished is well worth the extra pounds and stretched skin, but that doesn't mean that I don't want to attain a healthy weight and appearance.
With four pregnancies in 6 years, I gained about 50 and lost about 30 with each. The exception to this was #4 just this year. I only gained the recommend 25 and I lost 35. I can attribute that to a few things:
1. Having 3 other kids
2. Having a full time job plus trying to run 2 other side gigs
3. Taking Greens at least 1x/day.
I know. Youre like "Greens? Again?" But yes. They really are that awesome.
Sooo, I'm 10 Ibs less than when I got pregnant this last time, but still about 30 more than where I started and, really, 50 from where I'd like to be.
So what am I doing about it?
On the good days I am sticking to my Weight Watchers Pointsplus program, writing down everything I eat and getting out for a walk with the kids. On bad days, well...
So, here's what I'm wondering... would you be interested in a Facebook or Google group for weight loss support? We could build a support network and get to know oneanother. What do you think?
Please leave a comment if you are interested <3
Showing posts with label Greens. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Greens. Show all posts
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
It Works! Greens
Now that I am facing my induction date I am reflecting back on this pregnancy and I think that despite a few issues, this has been my healthiest pregnancy and there are only a few things that I have done differently. The main thing that I maintained was using my all time favorite product that It Works! distributes, Greens. It's a powdered drink mix contains 8 servings of fruits and vegetables plus a probiotic! Two scoups (or one On The Go packet) in the morning and you are "in the black" for your produce consumption for the day.
I take mine first thing in the morning either in my smoothie, juice or in a glass of water. I prefer the berry flavored which is sweetened with Stevia, but there is also an orange flavor that is unsweetened and has just hint of citrus. Put it in juice and you don't taste a thing. I haven't tried it yet, but I hear mixing a scoup of each is delicious!
The next product is also in the Greens family. These are the Greens Chews. While they still contain the plant power that the original Greens contains, the purpose is different, so the formula is as well.
Where Greens focus on detox and alkalization, Greens chews boost your defenses against free radicals with the antioxidant power of 20 cartons of blue berries and supports digestion with prebiotic fiber.
The two products can act alone but are formulated to complimnet one another perfectly.
I often send out little packages like this to people who want to try the Greens and see if they like it before ordering them. I would be happy to do the same for you! Email me at JensHealthyFuture [at] gmail[dot]com and I would be happy to answer any questions that you have and/or send out some samples for you to try! (Plus a coupon for the Ultimate Boday Applicator)
Please contact me or visit my website http:.//JensHealthyFuture.com
Friday, October 17, 2014
Croup, Respiratory Viruses and 25 Weeks Pregnant
It's been such a crazy week I have hardly had time to stop by and say anything!
A nasty little virus made it's way into our house about 2 weeks ago. Dude gets Croup nearly every time he gets anything respiratory, but this time he made it out pretty easy. Low grade fever for a few days, tired and pale, croupy cough. He was given some oral steroid to open his airway and he was good to go. It took him about a week to fully recover.
Fast forward to Saturday, Princess starts with a very low fever, feels cold and just seems "off." By Sunday she was running a 103.5 temp and (despite sayings she felt fine) could hardly stand.
This is super unusual for her because even when she is really sick (like with pneumonia last year), she act completely normal. By Sunday night she had the worst case of croup she has ever had. You could hear the stridor (the sound of her breathing) from the next room and the barky cough associated with Croup was painful. The doctors office sent us to the ER for oral steroids and a breathing treatment. The treatment helped her croup symptoms tremendously but she is really only just yesterday seeming back to her usual self.
And then there were three...
Tuesday, Booboo started with some cold-like symptoms, but since he has never had Croup we thought he may escape it this time as well. Nope.
We were in the ER both Wednesday and Thursday for him. And I have to say, he is such a trooper.
He is more bothered by the oxygen sensor they tape to his toe and the hospital bracelet that the medicine, treatments and rectal thermometer (squirming in my seat...).
Today he is still a bit feverish and very clingy but his breathing is much better. I pray that we are seeing this thing out the door, but now both grandfathers have the virus and it seems like it's making the rounds at my office.
I have a slight tickle in my throat that won't go away, but I AM NOT getting sick. So there.
It the midst of all this, I am now 25 weeks pregnant, but without a picture. I am feeling super enormous and experiencing more contractions than usual, but I bet that has to do with the extra stress and sleepless nights listening to little chests and checking temps.
Has a virus come knocking on your door yet? Any remedies you swear by? We are vitamin C (through Juice and Fruit), Greens and warm mist vaporizers/shower steam people.
Here's praying for healthier months to come!
A nasty little virus made it's way into our house about 2 weeks ago. Dude gets Croup nearly every time he gets anything respiratory, but this time he made it out pretty easy. Low grade fever for a few days, tired and pale, croupy cough. He was given some oral steroid to open his airway and he was good to go. It took him about a week to fully recover.
Fast forward to Saturday, Princess starts with a very low fever, feels cold and just seems "off." By Sunday she was running a 103.5 temp and (despite sayings she felt fine) could hardly stand.
This is super unusual for her because even when she is really sick (like with pneumonia last year), she act completely normal. By Sunday night she had the worst case of croup she has ever had. You could hear the stridor (the sound of her breathing) from the next room and the barky cough associated with Croup was painful. The doctors office sent us to the ER for oral steroids and a breathing treatment. The treatment helped her croup symptoms tremendously but she is really only just yesterday seeming back to her usual self.
And then there were three...
Tuesday, Booboo started with some cold-like symptoms, but since he has never had Croup we thought he may escape it this time as well. Nope.
We were in the ER both Wednesday and Thursday for him. And I have to say, he is such a trooper.
He is more bothered by the oxygen sensor they tape to his toe and the hospital bracelet that the medicine, treatments and rectal thermometer (squirming in my seat...).
Today he is still a bit feverish and very clingy but his breathing is much better. I pray that we are seeing this thing out the door, but now both grandfathers have the virus and it seems like it's making the rounds at my office.
I have a slight tickle in my throat that won't go away, but I AM NOT getting sick. So there.
It the midst of all this, I am now 25 weeks pregnant, but without a picture. I am feeling super enormous and experiencing more contractions than usual, but I bet that has to do with the extra stress and sleepless nights listening to little chests and checking temps.
Has a virus come knocking on your door yet? Any remedies you swear by? We are vitamin C (through Juice and Fruit), Greens and warm mist vaporizers/shower steam people.
Here's praying for healthier months to come!
Sunday, June 1, 2014
Veggie Menu Plan 6/2/14
Can you believe it's June?! JUNE? We are already half way through 2014. Blows my mind, it really does. So many things have happened this year and yet it feels like it has flown past us. I don't even remember what my New Years Resolutions were...
There's lots of things going on right now. Things that I hope will become more than ideas and wishes and that I will be able to share them with you. I feel like I am going to burst holding all of my secrets in! I am blessed beyond measure and so many directions are calling us as a family. It's truly unbelievable. I know I am rambling and you're like "tell us already!" but I can't *sigh*
yet ;)
You might notice some meat or extra eggs making their way into my menus. I am still pursuing a plant based diet, but I tend to skimp on the protein. It is hard to go from believing that only eggs, dairy and meat provide protein adequately to finding all new sources. I am still searching to replace the animal products, but I am also feeling the lack of protein in my diet. But, my recipes will easily be vegetarian or vegan by removing the meat/eggs from them. I have just been adding some fish or chicken here and there and trying to make it the healthiest versions I can find (organic, grass fed, wild, etc...)
I have been on a huge salad kick so bare with me...
These Paleo Cucumber Tuna Boats look adorable and encompass on of my favorite ways to eat tuna - on cucumbers or with lots of veggies. These make it easy to eat on the go or outside on the deck, which is how my kids prefer to eat now that it is (relatively) warm out.
Chick Pea and Tomato Salad is so delicious and refreshing! I will be adding cucumber and red peppers to this and maybe some Kalamata Olives if I have any. The more veggies the better and I love the extra crunch and saltiness!
You could also add white beans instead of chick peas and add some Fetta for yummy Mediterranean salad.
Southwest Black Bean Salad. If it has "southwest" in the title, I'm pretty much in.
You can bet that I will be eating all of these salads with or on some greens. Like I said, I love extra veggies that some crunch...and nutrition! I also add crusty bread, pita, hummus or crackers on the side for dipping and for some extra heartiness. Sometimes I make some all natural chicken tenders for the kiddos, but I am happy to say that my kids love salads and veggies so they will go to town on this stuff :)
I also wanted to tell you about a supplement that I am taking called Greens by It Works! Global. It is an amazing company that sells revolutionary products. My favorite being the Greens.
I also comes in Berry flavored. Both the Orange and the Berry are great in water, juice, applesauce and smoothies. It also doesn't mention that it includes a probiotic!
I take this every morning and sometimes (like right now with this awful summer cold) twice. I love that I start the day "in the black" as far as my veggies. I have already consumed my full 8 servings of fruits and vegetables before I've had breakfast and I then everything else I eat is icing on the cake!
Plus, my kids like it! They don't drink it everyday, but if they aren't feeling well or we see a cold coming on, I give them a half serving in some juice and gives them a little extra defense. It is such an awesome product!
There's lots of things going on right now. Things that I hope will become more than ideas and wishes and that I will be able to share them with you. I feel like I am going to burst holding all of my secrets in! I am blessed beyond measure and so many directions are calling us as a family. It's truly unbelievable. I know I am rambling and you're like "tell us already!" but I can't *sigh*
yet ;)
You might notice some meat or extra eggs making their way into my menus. I am still pursuing a plant based diet, but I tend to skimp on the protein. It is hard to go from believing that only eggs, dairy and meat provide protein adequately to finding all new sources. I am still searching to replace the animal products, but I am also feeling the lack of protein in my diet. But, my recipes will easily be vegetarian or vegan by removing the meat/eggs from them. I have just been adding some fish or chicken here and there and trying to make it the healthiest versions I can find (organic, grass fed, wild, etc...)
I have been on a huge salad kick so bare with me...
These Paleo Cucumber Tuna Boats look adorable and encompass on of my favorite ways to eat tuna - on cucumbers or with lots of veggies. These make it easy to eat on the go or outside on the deck, which is how my kids prefer to eat now that it is (relatively) warm out.
Chick Pea and Tomato Salad is so delicious and refreshing! I will be adding cucumber and red peppers to this and maybe some Kalamata Olives if I have any. The more veggies the better and I love the extra crunch and saltiness!
You could also add white beans instead of chick peas and add some Fetta for yummy Mediterranean salad.
Southwest Black Bean Salad. If it has "southwest" in the title, I'm pretty much in.
You can bet that I will be eating all of these salads with or on some greens. Like I said, I love extra veggies that some crunch...and nutrition! I also add crusty bread, pita, hummus or crackers on the side for dipping and for some extra heartiness. Sometimes I make some all natural chicken tenders for the kiddos, but I am happy to say that my kids love salads and veggies so they will go to town on this stuff :)
I also wanted to tell you about a supplement that I am taking called Greens by It Works! Global. It is an amazing company that sells revolutionary products. My favorite being the Greens.
I also comes in Berry flavored. Both the Orange and the Berry are great in water, juice, applesauce and smoothies. It also doesn't mention that it includes a probiotic!
I take this every morning and sometimes (like right now with this awful summer cold) twice. I love that I start the day "in the black" as far as my veggies. I have already consumed my full 8 servings of fruits and vegetables before I've had breakfast and I then everything else I eat is icing on the cake!
Plus, my kids like it! They don't drink it everyday, but if they aren't feeling well or we see a cold coming on, I give them a half serving in some juice and gives them a little extra defense. It is such an awesome product!
Have a great week everyone!
Looking for some more healthy recipe and meal planning ideas? Check out OrgJunkie.com and MeasuringFlower.com
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