I’ve talked about my weight loss struggles before and I was starting to get on track with diet and exercise. Then last month I hit a roadblock. I hadn’t worked out in a few weeks and my weight was at an all time high. I felt like a failure – so I ate. I didnt see immediate results so I gave up, and I ate. A few weeks ago I found out that I was selected to be a Shaklee180 blogger and honestly I was nervous.
Don’t get me wrong – I was excited but nervous. As a Shaklee blogger I will receive Shaklee products to help me lose weight and keep it off. Sounds great, right? It does! But I have to blog and vlog about it – the good, the bad and the ugly. What if I don’t lose weight? I’d have to blog about how I failed and that makes me nervous! It’s easy to sit behind my computer and deny my weight issues but now I’ll have to air it all out, every month. The hardest part? Showing people my beginning weight. Its embarrassing and I don’t feel that big! But its also motivating. This is my turnaround – my new beginning. I can’t believe I’m putting this out there for all to see but here is my starting point.
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Yes, really. But I’m ok with it because I’m SO going to kick this baby/emotional eating/lazy good for nothing weight to the curb. So instead of Menu Monday I’m going to update y’all on my progress – the good, the bad and even the ugly for the next few months. Mostly I’m going to share some of my favorite recipes and any change in my weight. With Shaklee I replace two meals a day with smoothies and I am loving them!
Tropical Paradise – Mango, banana, coconut milk smoothie
1 frozen banana
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
splash of coconut milk
5 or 6 chunks frozen mango
2 scoops of Shaklee vanilla
Mix
Purple Monster – Mango, blackberry, spinach smoothie
5 chunks frozen mango
handful of frozen spinach
5 or 6 fresh blackberries
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
2 scoops Shaklee vanilla
Mix
Happy Hippie – banana, granola smoothie
1/4 granola cereal
1 frozen banana
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
2 scoops Shaklee vanilla
Mix
Do you have any weight loss tips? What about smoothie recipes? I’d love to hear what has worked with you!
This is a sponsored post as part of the Shaklee Corporation blogger program. I have received free products, online support and incentives for participating. My opinions are my own. People following the weight-loss portion of the Shaklee 180™ Program can expect to lose 1-2 pounds per week
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Liz @ Here's to Handy Andy says
You go girl! I used the Shaklee Cinch program before we got married, and lost 15 pounds. It was great! Maybe I should go back on it again…5 years and 20 pounds later. 😉 You’re going to rock this!
Kelley says
Oh wow! 15 pounds is awesome! Let me know if you pick it back up and we can cheer each other on!
Natalia says
Get it girl!! You can do it! Just stick with it even after hard days, you’ll see results! I’m gonna be your cheerleader!
Kelley says
Thanks Natalia! I truly appreciate the support!
Barefoot Hippie Girl says
Proud of you Kelley!
Kelley says
Thanks Bernadette! I appreciate the support!
Tessa says
Congratulations on the start of this journey! You’re so brave for blogging about this. I don’t think I’d be able to blog like this even at my fittest.
Thanks for being willing to share so openly!
Kelley says
Thanks Tessa! Im excited to start and appreciate the encouragement!
Maribel Reyes says
All of these looks super delicious! I’m going to try the tropical one soon with my Shaklee shake 😀 It looks so vacation-y and will make me think I’m at the beach 😀
Kelley says
Haha! It is pretty yummy! Let me know if you like it! 🙂
Cassie says
This will be a lifelong battle for me, Kelley, so I’m right there with you, girl! I’m super impressed with you for showing off that number that I’ve been at before but never brave enough to admit. Good luck on your journey! I’ll be cheering you on! Xoxo
Kelley says
Thanks Cassie! Yea.. I had to hit publish and walk away. Its embarrassing but its just a number, ya know? It doesnt define me. But I would LOVE to see it go down.. wayyyy down! 😉
Candy Olivares says
Kelley we will do this together! So glad we are!! you’re my girl!
Kelley says
Thanks girl! You are the best!
Adventuresindinner says
You are SUPER brave and should be totally proud of yourself. Before I had small one I was thin. I’m not anymore but the next few months I’ll follow along with you too and I’ll get back on the road to being fit again C:
Kelley says
Aww thanks Jane! I just SO ready to be happy with my body again. Thanks for following along sweet friend!
Kelley says
Thanks Angela! Good luck to you too friend! 🙂