Happy Monday!

Happy Monday! (Don't forget to be a shark 😉)

I hope y'all had a wonderful weekend!

It is a rainy morning here, so far, but I don't mind because flowers are beginning to bloom all around! We had a couple amazing days of sunshine that I took advantage of, and got a few pictures of some of the birds in the backyard!

Cedar Waxwing

Bluebird

Although it isn't technically Spring yet, it has been extremely refreshing to see nature coming back after a long and cold Winter. 

I see a lot of Cardinals, Bluejays, Carolina Chickadees, Sparrows, Carolina Wrens, and more!

We have a sneaky little Carolina Wren that is trying to make a home in our screened in patio! I finally caught him in action this morning! 😂

🌷

On a different topic, I made a delicious dinner last night (husband approved).

As many of you know, I'm not a huge fan of cooking. My Farberware air fryer completely makes cooking a breeze!

For dinner, I coated chicken legs with organic coconut flour & Weber garlic jalapeno seasoning; cooked the chicken on 360 degrees for 15 minutes, flipped them over and cooked another 20 minutes.

The chicken turned out perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Without using oil, these fried chicken legs are MUCH healthier!

Yummy! 😋

QUESTIONS:

* Is it Spring weather or Winter weather where you live?

* What are the most common birds you see around where you live?

* Do you like fried chicken?

Be a Shark

Hahahaha!! 

This is not just hilarious, it also motivates me! Make every single day a Monday, and...
BE A SHARK! 

Ok, I'm going outside of my comfort zone and sharing a LOT with y'all, so please be kind! I began my weight loss/healthy lifestyle journey on February 1st. By completing the first 6 days in a Eat Clean Challenge, I lost 7.2 lbs. Since then, I haven't been weighing myself - I have been focusing on how I'm feeling. 

I've been sharing my shake recipes, but haven't showed you guys any real results - UNTIL NOW.

These are my before and present progress pictures:

BEFORE PICS:

Obviously, not happy.

PROGRESS PICS:

I mostly have been replacing at least one meal per day with a Herbalife shake, and taking Herbalife Cell-U-Loss tablets (3 x day - with each meal). The next 6 Day Eat Clean Challenge begins March 1st, so I'll go back to having two Herbalife shakes a day along with one healthy regular meal, two snacks, and a ton of water! 

I haven't been going to the gym as often as I would like - if I could - I would go every single day! Alas, my fibromyalgia has different plans. I'm still doing it though! It's not a phase or a diet - it's my new lifestyle!

However, instead of only doing a little bit of cardio at the gym, I was able to do some strength training AND cardio today! Woohoo!!

I still have quite a ways to go in every aspect - weight loss, be more fit, be stronger; but I'm working my way there, no matter how slow it goes! AND, I'm lighter than before, stronger than before, and fitter than before I started this journey! 💪🏼

I look forward to sharing more of my journey with y'all! 

Go log-in to Kyla's GoHerbalife to look at products as well as take a FREE wellness evaluation!

QUESTIONS:

* Do you go to the gym or workout at home OR both?

* What types of workouts do you prefer?

* Have you started a healthier lifestyle yet?

Don't forget: BE A SHARK!

🌷 Dreaming of Spring

Hey y'all! 🌷

Spring is around the corner! Yesterday was an entire day full of sunshine and beautiful blue skies! All around Knoxville, flowers are beginning to make their way up out of the dirt!

Thankfully, the hubs also had the day off, so we could enjoy the much needed sun! ☀️

We cruised up toward Norris Lake area - and found Big Ridge State Park. This park has a really nice playground by the way! It was wonderful to see all the people outside enjoying the weather.

With the gorgeous weather, I started thinking even more about my new weight loss journey! I want to be healthier and more fit by the time Spring actually arrives so I can be out and about - go hiking, exploring, kayaking, and much more outdoor activities!

My weight loss journey began February 1st, starting with my first 6 day eat clean challenge. Within the 6 days, I lost 7.2 lbs! I've learned over the years not to always go by what the scale says though. There will be days where it says I've gained weight - yet, I fit better into the clothes that I couldn't fit into days before. Remember how you FEEL.

Herbalife products have been a game changer for me! The shakes bring me the nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that I would normally miss out on eating different meals.

The next 6 day eat clean challenge begins on March 1st! You still have time to register! I'm anxious to see everyone's results!!! 💪🏼

As if I didn't think the shakes could get any more delicious, I made a Pistachio shake!! Seriously, hands down, the BEST SHAKE EVER!!!!! 🙌🏼

Pistachio Herbalife Shake: 2 scoops french vanilla formula 1, 2 scoops vanilla protein, 1 tablespoon pistacio (sugar free) jell-o instant pudding mix, 1 cup of water, ice cubes (as desired).

Remember, contact me if you have any questions about the Herbalife products and/or the 6 Day Eat Clean Challenge!! 

QUESTIONS:

* Do you have cabin fever?

* What are your favorite outdoor activities?

* Have you tried the Herbalife shakes yet?

❤️ Happy Valentine's Day! ❤️

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY LOVELIES!!! 

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Valentine's Day is a sweet little holiday that I have always adored. It's a fun, sweet little holiday! Plus, the actual sweets!!!

I love chocolate covered berries, so when I saw the Herbalife shake versions- I HAD to try it!

If you don't like chocolate covered strawberries, try the chocolate covered raspberry version! 

I used a frozen berry medley, which consisted of strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries! Using frozen berries is perfect because they also replace the ice!

Whip cream and sprinkles made my Herbalife chocolate covered berry smoothie even more decadent!

Sooooo delicious!! Who doesn't want the chocolate without the guilt and extra bad stuff?!?

Here's a little survey I took in the spirit of Valentine's Day!

❤️ How long have you been together? 12 years this June 

❤️ Who asked who out? He asked me

❤️ Do you have any children together? Our child has four paws 🐾 🐾

❤️ What about pets? Our furbaby, Riley 😻

❤️ Who said I love you first? I did

❤️ Who is the most sensitive? Me

❤️ Where do you eat out most as a couple? We mostly eat in, but maybe O'Charley's?

❤️ Who's older? He's older 

❤️ Who has the worst temper? Equal?

❤️ Who is more social? Hmm...him

❤️ Who is the neat freak? ME!

❤️ Who is the most stubborn? He is

❤️ Who wakes earliest? I'm the morning person ☀️ He's the night owl 🌙

❤️ Who's the funniest? Him

❤️ Where was your first date? To the movies "Cars" and dinner

❤️ Who has the biggest family? Him

❤️ Do you get flowers often? Not often, but always at the perfect time! 💐

❤️ How long did it take to get serious? It was instant!! 

❤️ Who was interested in who first? He was interested in me before we met!

❤️ Who picks where you go out to eat? We compromise.

❤️ Who is the first one to admit when they're wrong? Me

❤️ Who wears the pants in the family? He does

❤️ Who eats more sweets!? Him 🍫

❤️ Who’s more sarcastic? Him 😂

❤️ Who makes the most messes? He does

❤️ Hogs the remote? Me

❤️ Spends the most? Me 💸

❤️ Who is the smartest? He is

❤️ Did you go to the same school? Nope

❤️ Where is the furthest you two have traveled? Cayman Islands

❤️ Who hogs the bed? Him

QUESTIONS

* Do you celebrate Valentine's Day?

* What is your favorite love song 🎵 ?

* Chocolates 🍫 or flowers 💐 ?

Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes!!

Hi y'all! Happy February! ❤️

There have recently been some changes in my life and now I've been given more free time to focus on my health.

With my health and fitness being my biggest priority right now, I have exciting news to announce! I am now an official Distributor of Herbalife

🙌🏼

Thanks to my Sister-in-Law, I recently have become obsessed with Herbalife shakes (they are delicious!), and other fantastic products! So far I have stuck with the vanilla protein powder to mix with three different Formula-1 powders - dutch chocolate, vanilla, and cafe latte. You can add in sugar free syrups, almond milk, regular milk, instant Jell-O powder, PB2 (or regular peanut butter), fruit, etc.! So far, I've only been blending my powders with water and ice. The shakes are scrumptious as is!

I also joined and completed a 6 Day Eat Clean Challenge!
Figuring that being involved in a challenge, I would have more motivation to do my best and attempt to be more active (as active as I can be - thanks Fibromyalgia! 😡 ).

WARNING: I apologize in advance for all the selfie pics and shake/food pics, but that's what this challenge was all about!

The 6 day eat clean challenge consisted of drinking two shakes a day, having one regular (healthy) meal (usually dinner), and one-two protein & veggie filled snacks throughout the day. I added Prolessa Duo (enhancer to help make you feel more full) to one shake each day, and took the Cell-U-Loss tablets (helps with water weight) 3 times a day - with each meal. Not to mention, I made sure to drink a LOT of H2O!!

Day 1 began on Thursday: February 1st

Breakfast - Cafe Latte shake with Prolessa Duo & Cell-U-Loss

Dinner was a shredded buffalo chicken spaghetti squash meal! It isn't pretty, but wow, it's delicious!

Shredded buffalo chicken and spaghetti squash is super easy to make. I cooked the squash at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. In the crockpot, I cooked the chicken with buffalo sauce then shredded it once it was fully cooked & tender! Combine shredded chicken with shredded squash! That's it!

Day 2 (Friday):

Breakfast shake

I mixed up my shake and had 1 scoop of the cafe latte with 1 scoop of dutch chocolate mixed with the vanilla protein powder and prolessa duo! Yum!

At the gym, the ladies only section was empty...for like, 10 seconds. I enjoyed it while I could!

As far as my daily healthy meal, I had a Panera greek salad for lunch!

For dinner, I had my second shake of the day - dutch chocolate was the winner!

Dinner shake

Day 3 - Saturday:

Breakfast:

You spin me right round baby, right round round round 😂


Snack time:

1 whole egg and 2 egg whites scrambled with onion and peppers!

Lunch shake:

Dutch chocolate shake w/ Prolessa Duo and 1 Tblspn of PB2!

Dinner was leftover buffalo chicken with steamed veggies!!


Day 4 (SUPER BOWL SUNDAY):


Breakfast:

Cafe Latte

Snack:

1 egg, 3 egg whites and veggies

Lunch was a basic dutch chocolate shake!

Dinner: Ground turkey with tomato sauce, pinto beans, black beans, & taco seasoning mixed in with quinoa (my meals are never pretty, but boy, they are delicious)!

Day 5 - Monday (almost there!):

Breakfast: Cafe Latte shake on the go!

Snack: 1 banana with crunchy peanut butter

Lunch: Dutch chocolate shake ❤️

Dinner: Brussel sprouts and leftover chili!

DAY 6  AKA LAST DAY OF THE CHALLENGE (Tuesday)!!!:

Breakfast: FINALLY mixed it up some (pun intended) - French Vanilla shake with a few frozen strawberries! 🍓

Snack: 1 banana and crunchy peanut butter

Lunch: Dutch chocolate with Prolessa Duo

Dinner: LEFTOVERS! Yum!!

Turkey chili, quinoa and a TON of steamed veggies!

The 6 Day Eat Clean Challenge was amazing! Only a couple days in, my digestive system was working better! I felt less bloated/weighed down.
The fibromyalgia has been especially more difficult lately, so I couldn't get as much exercise in as I wanted, but even without the extra activity, I still lost weight!


Within the 6 days, I lost a total of 7.2 lbs!
Yep, that's right! 7.2 lbs down in 6 days! Woohoo!
My main goal was to get kickstarted and motivated to begin a healthier lifestyle. Which, I am certainly more motivated and inspired because internally, I feel better. The rest of my body, thanks to the fibromyalgia, unfortunately does not (yet). - Work in progress.

I NEVER starved myself or deprived myself. I had my shakes and healthy filling snacks, so I never was unhealthy! Again, this is not a diet, this is a lifestyle. 💪🏼

I absolutely love the Herbalife products and although the 6 day challenge has ended, it's not over for me.
My goal is to lose 33.6 lbs (at my current weight), but most importantly, my major goals are to be more fit/active and stronger!

I enjoy the products so much, and have LOVED my results so far, that I signed up to be an Independent Distributor through Herbalife!!

If you have any questions on products and/or would like to place orders, let me know!
Feel free to check out and place orders on my website: Kyla's GoHerbalife


I look forward to sharing my journey with you guys and hope you join me in working on your own health and fitness goals!!



*Always consult your Doctor before trying new products; what may work for some, may not work for others.