Today is Day 1 of a 21 day Boot Camp Challenge that I have signed up for. I am sure you are wondering what that is. I will go back in my history about 2 months and start from there.
I was starting to feel better and was starting to get more energy. My sister had posted on facebook this Catching Fire 30 Day Challenge. I didn't have a clue of what that was so I clicked on the link and found it to be a 30 day workout challenge. I haven't worked out in probably 3 years. I was at the time about 96 pounds (way under weight) and was a smoker. This challenge sounded like just the thing to get me off of the couch.
5 days into the challenge I ran out of cigarettes. It was freezing cold outside and I wasn't in the mood to go to the store. I did my 5 day challenge instead and after had my awesome protein shake!! I felt great! I didn't go to the store that day and in fact I haven't since! It's been just over 2 months now of no cigarettes and working out 5 days a week.
In the last 2 months I have gained 7 pounds and I feel so much better. That first challenge was hard...really hard. I pushed through it anyways and did what I could. I am not advanced by any stretch of the imagination so modified the exercises where I needed to and went from there. After I completed the 30 days I ran though it again.
To help gain the weight I needed I added a very healthy protein shake everyday. http://avenaoriginals.com/featured/rp3
This is the protein I use. Its raw and it's a pea protein instead of animal based. There are 3 flavors to choose from. I have used many different products over the years and this is the only one I have found that works for me. I know I'm talking about gaining weight here but this program will do the exact opposite for those trying to lose weight. I am gaining by adding muscle and protein and eating more raw foods. You will lost weight doing the same thing.
My shakes are made by mixing in my VitaMix (blender):
1 cup of almond/coconut/rice Milk
1 organic banana
1 tsp cacao powder
1 tblsp coconut oil
1 scoop of Avena RP3 protein powder
3 or 4 ice cubes
Voila! A chocolate shake that tastes great!!
BodyRockTv has today started a new challenge. It's a 21 day Boot Camp Challenge! Yikes! I did day 1 today and it's a tough one but I'm up for the challenge and would love to have some of you join me and discuss how you do. You can sign up through Pinterest. http://www.pinterest.com/bodyrocktv/bodyrock-boot-camp-21-day-challenge/
If you are interested in the protein powder let me know and we'll get you set up to get some!
In love and health,
Tamara
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