3 Day Refresh Results

I don't do moderation well. I know this about myself which is why I typically just say no to the foods that are my triggers (pizza, chocolate, and chips with salsa). Doing the 21 Day Fix was awesome because it really helped me to dial in and focus on eating healthy. I stuck to the eating plan pretty much to a T. I wasn't always perfect, sometimes leaving a container out for the day instead of eating them all (which is just as bad for you as eating extra!). I would have a glass of wine or two on the weekend, but even this was allowed in the plan. I was doing great! Then I started having people tell me that I needed to "treat" myself or I would end up binging at some point. I told them that I know myself well enough to know that if I allow those things back in that I have a hard time stopping. But people insisted it was ok to indulge every once in awhile.

So over the 4th of July weekend I had chips. Way too many chips. I also had ribs and hashbrowns. All these things are not bad on their own, but in one weekend it was too much. It was no big deal, I would get back on track on Monday when I got back. Which I did! But then I started to "treat" myself more and more. I didn't really go crazy. I didn't binge at any point in time, but the old ideas and habits were slowing beginning to creep in. It's ok to have this, you worked out hard today so you "deserve" it. I hate that mentality, but we are so trained to think we need to reward ourselves with food.

During July, Beachbody launched their new 3 Day Refresh and I was dying to try it! I knew that it would help get me back on track and I really didn't want to fall completely off the wagon. So as soon as I could, I ordered mine. As soon as it arrived I read through the booklet and made my grocery list for the next three days. I was committed to doing this all the way!

So a little about the cleanse...It is only for 3 days (you can do anything for 3 days, right?) and you get a Shakeology shake for breakfast, a Fiber Sweep shake for a snack, a Vanilla Fresh shake for lunch and dinner as well as plenty of fruits and veggies for snacks and with your meals. This isn't a starve yourself thin kind of thing.

I will totally honest here. The first morning I woke up excited and did my workout, then had my shake. If you know me personally at all, you know that I LOVE me my coffee....and for the best results they say not to drink it. Since I was committing 100% to this, I gave up my precious coffee and had tea instead. I was utterly exhausted the first day. I was full after each meal. I was just tired! I took a nap in my car over my lunch break and went to bed early that night. Day 2 was MUCH better for me. I had more energy and was not really hungry at all. Day 3 was AMAZING! I had great energy and got my workout in that morning. I wasn't dragging, and I had to set a timer after my snack in the morning because I kept forgetting I needed to eat. I just wasn't hungry! The shakes and veggies were more than enough to fill me up! And for those that have done fiber cleanses before and are wondering about *ahem* bathroom issues....there were NONE! :)

It has been two days since I completed my Refresh and the weight I lost (I will get to that!) is still gone. I have only had about 1/2 a cup of coffee and my energy levels are way higher than before. I feel amazing! The Refresh is for those that want to clean up their eating, kick start their weight loss, or to keep themselves on track every once in a while. I think I will be doing this quarterly just to clean myself out of all the toxins and crap in my body. It is just a great way to revitalize yourself!

So my results....I lost 3.8 pounds in my 3 days, and I lost 3 inches. Most people I know that have done it lost their inches off their waist. I lost a bit off my waist and hips, but lost 3/4 of an inch of each thigh! I am really excited about my progress and how far I have come. I am officially down to 142.2 pounds and so close to seeing numbers I have never seen before on the scale. I am also fitter and stronger than I have EVER been in my entire life. This is what makes me proudest of all!