FreshStart, Day 2 & Day 3

So today (Day 3) was a little rough. I went to make Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Steel Cut Oats and was more than a little disappointed...we were out.  OUT! Stink.  Well that definitely didn't start the day right, so I had to improve a quick breakfast to get everybody out the door in time.  UGH!  Plus I was up WAY too late the night before!  So the plan for tonight early to bed and start again tomorrow!


Day 2 Food Diary
Breakfast:
Arbonne Fizz Tab (Citrus & Pomegranate Combo)
Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Oatmeal with sliced almonds, flax seed meal, Arbonne Fiber Booster, and unsweetened almond milk 

Morning Snack:
Arbonne Vanilla Protein Shake

Lunch:
Mixed Greens and Spinach salad topped with leftover Dill Salmon with Roasted Veggies and Quinoa, EVOO and Lemon juice.
Arbonne Fizz Tab plus Arbonne Digestion Plus

Afternoon Snack:
Arbonne Antioxidant & Immunity Booster
Hot Chocolate with Almond Milk (home-made with dark cocoa and blue agave nectar)

Dinner:
Turkey Chili

After-Dinner Snack:
Arbonne Detox Tea

Day 3 Food Diary
Breakfast:
Arbonne Fizz Tab
Brown Rice Cake with Almond Butter

Morning Snack:
Arbonne Vanilla Protein Shake
Lunch:
Turkey Chili

Afternoon Snack:
Arbonne Antioxidant & Immunity Booster
Arbonne Fizz Tab plus Arbonne Digestion Plus
Arbonne Chocolate Protein Shake

Dinner:
Chicken and Veggie Burritos

After-Dinner Snack:
Arbonne Detox Tea


Here's to your health!
bontymama

Katherine Bontempo
ID #16367212

FreshStart, Day 1

So today my husband and I embark on a NEW journey!  Our FreshStart: 30 Day jump start to a Healthier Lifestyle.  I am really excited.  It is a great Detox/Weight Loss/Need-to-make-better-choices plan.  The plan comes right alongside Arbonne's amazing new Arbonne Essentials Line.  It offers SO many food options.  I knew my husband would jump on board when I showed him all the things that you ACTUALLY CAN eat! 

Look at all the yummy stuff you can eat!!

My goal is to lose the lingering 5-6 pounds of baby weight and really be able to start enjoying my clothing again as opposed to "fitting into"  things.  I mean just because you CAN button your jeans, doesn't mean you SHOULD wear them!

Day 1 Food Diary:

Breakfast:
Arbonne Fizz Tab (Citrus & Pomegranate Combo)
Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Oatmeal with sliced almonds, flax seed meal, Arbonne Fiber Booster, and unsweetened almond milk 
Arbonne Vanilla Protein Shake

Morning Snack:
Arbonne Detox Tea
Brown rice cake with Almond butter

Lunch:
Mixed Greens and Spinach salad topped with Green apples, chick peas, pecans, a little EVOO, lemon juice, and Matt's Mix
Arbonne Vanilla Protein Shake

Afternoon Snack:
Arbonne Antioxidant & Immunity Booster
Arbonne Fizz Tab plus Arbonne Digestion Plus

Dinner:
Dill Salmon with Roasted Veggies (red onion, tomatoes, mushrooms) & quinoa

After-Dinner Snack:
Arbonne Detox Tea


Frankly that was a pretty amazing food day!  Here's to your health!

bontymama

Katherine Bontempo
ID #16367212

back to the simple life

Yup, that's right!  We are heading back to the simple life.  To the days of milking your own cows, catching fireflies,  swimming in the creek, homemade pies, and County Fairs.  Okay, maybe not that simple.  I have been slowing working my way [our family's way] back to basics and simplifying life.  I make some of my own cleaners, switched to cloth diapers (which are WAY less complicated than I thought), and in general try to lessen our intake of chemicals and yucky things.  Well after doing some more research specifically in the food department I was more that blown away.  I had some serious misconceptions on how I got my food.  The movie Food Inc. is A-MAZE-ING!!  It will blow your mind and disgust you...at least it did for me.   If you haven't seen it, I highly recommend it.  So watching Food Inc. and doing some other research as well as sharing Arbonne's new Arbonne Essential line with the 30 Day to Feeling Fit (more to come in another post) I have decided to go almost completely organic and focus on whole foods.  We were some what organic before, but now I don't think that I can even consider non-organic meats!  Yikes-a-roo!

I recently purchased this cookbook:  Feeding Our Families:  Bringing Back the Made-from-Scratch Family Dinners.  It is written by Katie Newell.  Katie is a  reformed junk food junkie, a healthy eating expert, motivational speaker and real food consultant.  She is the founder of HealthnutFoodie.com, which is an awesome website.  I made 2 meals from the cookbook and they were so scrumptious!  I am really excited to make more!  Katie recently share her knowledge at a weekly training call with Arbonne, it was so wonderful.  I learned a ton!  You can download (or listen online) to her talk here.  It is available for a limited time. 

Happy cooking!

Theology from Bugs

Tonight's prayer time with Bug #1:

Me:  Okay is there anyone you want to pray for?
B1: Daddy and Grandpa T.
Me: Okay anyone else?
B1: Grammy and Grandpa.
Me:  Anyone else?
B1: Umm....me! 
Me: (Trying to suppress a laugh) Anyone else?
B1:  Yeah, Jessie [from Toy Story]....SweetPea Beauty [from VeggieTales]....Kermit the Frog...Fozzie Bear...Rowlf the Dog [you know, the Muppets]
Me:  (Really trying to suppress a laugh) Um, okay.  Anyone else?
B1:  Oh no.  That's enough people!

I love her so much! 

Jesus Calling

This is from the devotional book Jesus Calling by Sarah Young.  It really spoke to me today.  

I am your strength and shield.  I plan out each day and have it ready for you, long before you arise from bed.  I also provide the strength you need each step of the way.  Instead of assessing your energy level and wondering about what's on the road ahead, concentrate on staying in touch with Me.  My Power flows freely into you through our open communication.  Refuse to waste energy worrying, and you will have strength to spare. 


Whenever you start to feel afraid, remember that I am your Shield.  But unlike inanimate armor, I am always alert and active.  My Presence watches over you continually, protecting you from both known and unknown dangers.  Entrust yourself to My watchcare, which is the best security system available. I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go. 

Psalm 28:7; Matthew 6:34; Psalm 56:3-4, Genesis 28:15

Steel cut

So I recently discovered Steel Cut Oats and I LOVE them!  They are so stinking yummy!!  John McCann's Oats with applesauce, flax meal, sliced almonds, and cranberries are my new favorite breakfast!  Love it!

Arbonne Essentials!!!

 

Check out these AMAZING new products from Arbonne!  I am so excited for them to arrive!!! 

From the Arbonne website:

	When it comes to what your body needs, it’s simple — the small changes are the ones that make the biggest difference in your life. So if you’re not sure if you’re getting the vitamins and minerals you need throughout the day, there’s an easier way to approach everyday nutrition that will help you feel better — and live better. Arbonne Essentials can help you accomplish your goals and get you on the path to healthier living with nutrition that’s individually targeted to your body’s needs. You can choose products from Daily Essentials, Fit Essentials or some combination of the two.
	Maximizing Absorption & Effectiveness Using an integrative approach, our ingredients work together to increase nutrient uptake for optimum absorption and effectiveness.◊
	Nothing to Hide Arbonne Essentials are formulated without gluten and have: • NO artificial colors, flavors or sweeteners • NO cholesterol, saturated fats or trans fats • NO animal products
	◊This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.