IM DONE!

Okay...okay. I FAILED at keeping up with my blogging. Life just got busy I didn't have time! :(

But I did finish my challenge!

And well...you can be the judge.

What do you think? 

I'm honestly pretty proud of myself.

I've lost 9 pounds and 18.5 inches! 

It wasn't easy but it was worth it!

I won't lie, It didn't work as well for the other members of my family who did the challenge with me. But what works for some doesn't always work for others. 

My coach posted my results to her Facebook page and had 3 people want to order because of my results! That makes me feel amazing!

I would like to say this is no way endorsed by advocare. All statements are my own personally opinion on the products and experience.

I will do a breakdown of the products and what I think here in a day or two! 

In the mean time... Good night loves!

-Hannah

Cinnamon Apple Chips

This are the perfect treat for when you are craving that sweet treat but don't want the guilt!

WHAT YOU NEED:

4 Red Apples

Cinnamon

Stevia

Apple Corer (Is that a word?)

Mandoline slicer or Knife

Cookie Sheets

INSTRUCTIONS:

Step One:

Pre-heat oven to 200 degrees.

Step Two:

Cut the core out of the apples with the apple corer.

Step Three:

Using the Mandoline or knife thinly slice the apples.

Step Four:

Lay the apple slices on the cookie sheets. Sprinkle cinnamon all over the apples.

Step Five:

Sprinkle Stevia all over the apples.

Step Six:

Flip apples over and repeat.

Step Seven:

Place apples in oven for an hour. 

Step Eight:

Flip apple slices over and baked for another hour.

Step Nine:

Remove from oven and cool.

Step Ten:

ENJOY! 

If you make this please let me know how you like them! 

We love them at our house! And they are an easy snack as well! 

Enjoy love bugs!

-Hannah

Day Twelve!

It's the second day into my Max Phase. Everything seems to be going good. 

I did noticed that I didn't eat nearly as much as I usually do at lunch. 

BREAKFAST:

I made half of a packet of Meal Replacement Shake.

1ST SNACK:
Yeah...Nope.

LUNCH:
I had left over chili mac. SO GOOD.

I did notice that the vitamins must be working. I ate half a serving and was full!

2ND SNACK:
Nope again.

DINNER:
Super yummy red beans and rice.

(I don't know why the picture is upside down)

It would be much better if I didn't have to use brown rice. Honestly I am not a huge fan of the brown rice...It seems to not cook as well. The dish was still good over all!

3RD SNACK:
I had some hummus. This was one of my favorite pre-challenge snacks!


I was really tired all day today. I had two sparks and they didn't really seem to work to much.

I am helping with a fundraiser type thing tomorrow so I know I will be super busy. Easy meals and snacks for me!

Well I think that is all for today!

Good night bloggies.

-Hannah

Day Eleven! (Cleanse Results)

Well the cleanse is official over. I am very happy I don't  have any more fiber drinks to worry about. 

Now I have vitamins I have to take.

One packet 30 minutes before breakfast

One packer 30 minutes before lunch

And two packets with lunch

It is hard timing out 30 minutes before because of my schedule but I managed. 

BREAKFAST:

I had my first meal replacement shake. I added a little frozen banana and ice. I won't say I am blown away by the flavor but it wasn't bad. I am going to try fresh banana tomorrow because I think that will be better. I only got through half of my shake and was full.

1ST SNACK:

I had an apple.

LUNCH:

I made a quesadilla. I had some bell peppers, onions, jalapeños, chicken, and a little cheese on a whole grain tortilla. It was really good!

2ND SNACK:

No snack for me today.

DINNER:

We made Turkey Chili again. This time we put it on top of some while grain pasta and had taco mac! YUM! I am sure this is what I will have for lunch tomorrow.

3RD SNACK:

I haven't had a snack yet. 

So today is the moment of truth for the cleanse. I know I talked about it a little bit yesterday but not in great detail. So I have only lost 4.6 pounds. I am not going to lie, when I stepped on the scale and saw that number I felt really discouraged. I had heard stories of people losing 10 pounds on the cleanse. I understand everyones story is different. 

My measurements on the other hand weren't to bad. 

I have lost 2 inches in my waist, 3 in my hips, and 6.5 in my legs! Thats a total of 11.5 inches. My coach said that is above average for what some people lose on the challenge altogether. This made me feel a little bit better. Now it wasn't until I saw the before and after picture that I truly felt like I had done something. 

Gah...My before picture is so nasty! I actually can't believe I'm posting this!  I am a long way from where I want to be but I am getting there! 

So I think that is it for today! Good night loves!

-Hannah

Day Ten!

Well hello loves! 

Today was rocky. My mom and grandma weighed in today and didn't really see the results they were expecting after the first 10 days. I was worried so I weighed in. (I am one day behind them)

I am not going to tell you my results yet but I will say it took some encouragement from my coach. 

Any who, more about that tomorrow. 

So I got my last fiber drink down. THANK GOD!

BREAKFAST:

I wasn't hungry at all...I ended up eating half a piece of toast...horrible, I know.

1ST SNACK:

Nope...

LUNCH:

I had the quinoa chicken mixture again. That stuff is so good!

2ND SNACK:

Again...nope.

DINNER:

We made english muffin pizzas. I didn't take a picture because it was literally a whole wheat english muffin with sauce and a little cheese. 

3RD SNACK:

Celery with peanut butter.

I've always loved this snack. 

I didn't have much of an stomach for food today for some reason. Not really sure what is going on. 

My legs are killing me from the legs and gluts work out I did yesterday!! 

I have to lay low on the leg work outs though, my knee isn't loving it.

Over all today was a good day. I was super busy though. 

I start the Max Phase tomorrow. I've been told this is when I will lose most of the inches. That is what I am hoping for! 

I will weigh again tomorrow and let you know how it is. 

Good night loves,

Hannah