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Monday...Monday

 

It is Monday .....The day everyone dreads!!!

Well not everyone!!!

I don't mind it. I actually enjoy getting back to work on my fitness and my business. Lot's to do today!

I have some website updates to take care of 

and I have a few errands to take care of.

I am happy to report being down 18 pounds now!

I'll make this a short one today.....

Enjoy your Monday!

Shawn :D

 

 

Down another 2 pounds!!! :D

It's Thursday. I am happy to say that I am down another 2 pounds! I am down a total of
16 pounds since I started my journey with Shakeology.

www.myshakeology.com/shapedbyshawn

I am so excited to be burning off those pounds of FAT!!!
And not struggle with hunger!
The cravings for junk food have almost gone completely! Once in awhile I still have a craving...



But I figure it's OK to eat something like pizza once in awhile. I make a mean veggie pizza! I like to put on crazy things like spinach,sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes,peppers and red onion.....garlic and oregano on the crust...
And it's not too bad for you because of all the nutrition you get from the veggies!

I have struggled with my weight for years and Shakeology has been truly amazing for me. I have always loved to workout but my emotional eating habits would always sabotage my weight loss goals.
I can't believe how well Shakeology works at keeping my cravings down even when I'm stressed! And I have had a tremendously stressful week!!! 
And I am down 4 pounds since last Thursday!!! 

As I reflect back on the last 2 weeks of my life... It has been rough for me... I closed  Shaped By Shawn Studio (It means the world to me to help others who struggle with the same issues that I have struggled with in my journey to fat loss) A very traumatic experience to say good bye to my studio... Not that I give up on teaching fitness classes... I just have to teach elsewhere...Not that I give up on trying to help others reach there fat and weight loss goals... I am just as passionate about helping others as I have always been! Maybe more so! Closing my studio forces me to come up with a better plan!
And my oldest son went to Afghanistan... That is one of the hardest things I have dealt with ... I know I have to trust God that he will be back...but it's hard!!!
Not hard to trust God but hard to be strong when I am so scared for my son!!!

I am thankful for the internet! I did get to chat with my son on Facebook yesterday :D Hearing( I should say reading)
"I Love You, Mom !" made my day :D


Even when life is stressful... Or I should say especially when life is stressful...You have to count your blessings! I have so much more than I even deserve... I have made a lot of mistakes in my life and still... Daily I get to hug my children(except the older ones that don't like to be hugged anymore)... 

 Enjoy your Day!   And SMILE!

Shawn :D

Tuesday Transformation News

Tuesday transformation news.... I am down another 2 lbs from last blog post on Thursday!

I am excited to be down 14 lbs total!

I was following my calories fairly close for the first month but haven't tracked since Thursday until today. 
I really have been trying to rely more on how I feel during and after eating. Paying closer attention and really enjoying my food.
I really don't believe in the word DIET. Here are few tips to eat better.....

1. Choose fresh fruits and vegetables 

2. Minimize processed food. Boxed foods. Bagged foods.Stay Away from this isle in the grocery store!

3. Read Labels... It goes along with # 2 ... Look at the ingredient list is there 20 things you can't pronounce?

I buy peanut butter but I buy one that has peanuts for the ingredient list 1 ingredient. Simple. Keep it simple :D

4. Drink Water and More Water 

We all know it's good for us.  I have a couple of links below.

I like to add lemon to my water it aids in detoxifying the body.

http://www.wikihow.com/Love-the-Taste-of-Water


http://www.thedietchannel.com/Top-4-Benefits-of-Drinking-Water.htm

5. Stay away from Fast Food!

6. If you do not have Gluten allergies Buy Whole Grain Wheat Products.Watch the label close though. Some whole grain breads have high fructose corn syrup.Whole grain pastas are fine in spaghetti. I use whole grain noodles in my chicken noodle soup.

7.Stay away from sugar as much as possible. The High fructose corn syrups. Choose natural sugars and natural sugar alternatives ( I'm not talking artificial sweeteners)
Stevia, Agave and Honey . Raw sugar not refined. 

8. Try Quinoa... Ok this is not mandatory but ....

What Are the Benefits of Quinoa?

Quinoa is a seed, rich in protein, commonly used as a grain in cooking. It can be used to make pasta, couscous, flour and more. Quinoa is growing in popularity in the United States, because many health benefits are attributed to it.

1. Protein

   • Quinoa contains complete protein which provides nine essential amino-acids that promote growth and tissue repair.

   Fiber

   • Quinoa has been found to be high in fiber. A half-cup of cooked quinoa provides 2.6 gm of fiber.

   Calcium

   • Quinoa is high in calcium an element for which many people require supplements.

   Cardiovascular Health

   • Quinoa is high in magnesium, which is essential to cardiovascular health in that it relaxes blood vessels.

   Headache Cure

   • The magnesium in quinoa may also help reduce migraines and milder headaches when it relaxes blood vessels.

   Antioxidant

   • Quinoa contains manganese and copper, which together form superoxide dismutase, an antioxidant.
     
     

     http://www.cookingquinoa.net/  

     This is a link to a lot of cool quinoa recipes!

9. Plan Ahead.... If you know you are gonna be busy and on the run... Pack a cooler with healthy FAST FOOD. An apple and string cheese, etc.

10. Eat smaller meals more times a day. 3 meals and 2 or 3 snacks. You can not be afraid to eat. Food is fuel! you need to eat to fuel those workouts!

Quote For Today:

"You Don't get to choose how you're going to die. Or when. But you can decide how you're going to live now."   Joan Baez

Choose To Be Healthy Today! 
Let's end the trend of obesity!

Shawn

I am greatful for....

Ahh I Am Thankful For Many Things!

My Husband, My  Children, My Family

The List Could Go On And On!

I Am Very Blessed :D

The Fact I Have Multiple Jobs

( Or is That A Curse)

Not Really Some People Are Lucky To Have A Job At All!!!

The Fact That I Live Here With The Freedom To Sit Here And Type Whatever IS On My Mind! 

I Thank The US Troops... 

Even Though I Do Not  Think They ...

Should Be Where They Are...

I Thank Them For Their Sacrifice. 

Yes I Am Being Emotional Because My Oldest Son Is Going To Afghanistan In Just A Few Hours.

I Thank God For My Oldest Son And All My Sons.

I Thank God For My Daughter, Too.

I Am Thankful For My Health And My Friends!

 

And So Much More!

Live, Love And Laugh!

Shawn :D

WooHoo! Down 12 lbs!

I Hope you are having a Wonderful Wednesday!

I weighed myself this morning after 4 weeks on Shakeology and I am down 12 pounds!!!

I also lost 6.5 inches from my body!

I am Super Excited!

That's  what my abs will look like in approximately 

8 more months!

Ok maybe a year LOL!

If you are interested in learning more about Shakeology check out my website

www.myshakeology.com/shapedbyshawn

 

I know I have lots of hard work ahead of me but I will be so much healthier! 

Enjoy the rest of your evening!

Shawn

 

I'm Melting!

And not from all the super hot 90 degree plus days!!!!

Shakeology, exercise and watching what I eat a little closer. I am seeing amazing results. Last scale visit down 8.5 lbs.  Wednesday will be my 4 week mark so I will take measurements and weigh in. I will post the one month progress on Wednesday or Thursday.

I am so excited to be melting fat off my frame! I can't wait to uncover my muscles!

I got an email about the Fattest and Fittest States in the US..... Guess what Michigan was on the list of the 10 Fattest States.....Not a title I want to live up to. 
That's why I am changing my body for the best and that's why I chose to be a fitness professional because I want to help others. I want to make a difference right here in Michigan! Michigan was #10

10. Fat: Michigan

Americans are fat and getting fatter, according to the F as in Fat 2011 report from the Trust for America's Health. Obesity grew in 16 states over the last year including Michigan, now the 10th fattest state, with an obesity rate of 30.5%. Is our national infatuation with french fries to blame? Where does your state stand? 
The states in RED are the 10 Fattest states.

We are the only Northern US state in the top 10!!!   NOT GOOD!

I want to do my part to help Michigan  and the US  put an end to obesity!

Any one else interested in shedding unwanted fat....
check out my websites and let me coach you through the process!
www.ShapedByShawn.com
www.myshakeology.com/shapedbyshawn
www.beachbodycoach.com/shapedbyshawn

Shawn