5 Tips to Detox after Halloween Candy Binge

Candy corn… Kit Kat… Snickers… 3 Musketeers… M&Ms… Reese’s… Twizzlers… Skittles… Starburst… Butterfinger… Hershey’s… Milky Way...

What do these all have in common? You got it - they are all candy! It’s the day after Halloween and if you’re like most folks you may be feeling the after effects of the SUGAR COMA!! All of a sudden you have the urge to get back on track!! You feel like CRAP from the sugar overload, your tired and sluggish, and a little bit guilty.... 

What can all that sugar do for you ?? It has more consequences than benefits.. such as tooth decay, elevated blood lipids, increased weight gain, and increased risk for heart disease, hypertension, and type II diabetes. Nobody wants that so why not try out these simple strategies to reduce sugar intake and improve your health and nutrition:

Detox Plan : 

1. Drink more water: Make water consumption a priority the day after your Halloween festivities; not only will it help flush out all those indulgent decisions , but it'll give you more energy to tackle the day. Water Tip: Shoot to drink 1/2 your body weight in ounces of water per day. If you struggle with water, try adding a little flavor with this great recipe -  Body Flush and Detox Water


2. Break the sugar addiction: Eating a lot of sugar will only make you crave it more. I know its a terrible thing right.. AND the problem is, once you get off track it can be hard to reel yourself back in. If your looking at cutting those cravings why not give the 3 Day Refresh a try ?  I mean, who doesn’t want to rid their body of toxins, lose weight, have more energy, eliminate sugar and carb cravings, and even discover a deeper connection to ones’ self? And dont forget, the best way to kick the sugar habit is to load up on lots of fresh fruits and veggies. 

3. DONATE that Evil bowl of  Goodness: The point is -- GET IT OUT OF THE HOUSE... You may be strong right now but trust me.... those temptaions will set in... Take some to work, and there is always that great option of supporting our Troops!  Create a care package for those that serve for our Country - Candy for our HEROES - Operation Gratitude

4. Get up and Get out -  Get your metabolism going — and sweat out all the bad stuff — with an intense workout; go for a walk or check out a workout on Beachbody On Demand..   If your looking to punch and kick those Sugar Bugs out of your system then you have to check out Core De Force. Did you know that ACCOUNTABILITY is the key to Success? Having an Accountability Community to check into is where its at!! Are you plugged into one?  

Accountability  truly is key to success.  I can tell you that my customers are back on track today, drinking their water and I’m giving them tips to stay on track in our closed accountability and support group.  I believe that having a community of support around you is the very best thing you can do for yourself and for others.  Are you plugged in?  If not visit my Testimonials page to see what others think of the community or message me for upcoming groups Mshewell1218@gmail.com


5. Finally, don’t stress over the Halloween binge.

One bad day is not the end of the world, nor will it harm your health in a serious way. What you eat on a weekly basis is more important. Use these tips to cut back on sugar and focus on including extra fruits and vegetables. The focus on healthy eating will have you feeling energized in no time!

21 Day Fix EXTREME Testimonial - Week Two

So with Week 1 successful, I have to make sure that I keep the momentum going and finish this program with a bang. The weekend was Girls Weekend and I really wanted to make sure that I was going to nail it. I've come this far !! Not giving up now. 

How am I feeling?

• I FEEL AWESOME !! 
• I am less bloated and feel much lighter in the middle!
• The meal plan is much easier this week 

WEEK TWO UNDER MY BELT

There are 3 Meal Plan Options: Which one to Choose?? 

So I am following the Countdown to Competition Plan - If I am doing this I am going all in --its only 21 day. 

• Extreme Plan
• Countdown to Competition Plan (5 days Competition, 2 days Extreme Plan)
• Combo Extreme/Competition Plan

The Countdown to Competition Plan is going well. For me planning all the same food for the competition days has been working well. I really enjoy Cod so I have been alternating my veggies during the day. I look forward to my Extreme Plan Days (2 days a week), as I have a bit more variety to my plans on that day. 

So what does it enatail? 

Sitting down on a sunday or every few days and doing some prep work. You use the color coded containers to plan out your meals for the week. It is super simple, no counting calories, just aligning the correct amount of containers per day. The containers tell you what food to put in each and you decide the timing and the order of how you eat.  It really doesnt get any easier than that. 

With Nutrition being my biggest challenge how did I do?
This week my nutrition was spot on. I will say that week 2 was easier than week 1. I new what to expect and meal prep was easier. My biggest Challenge this week was a Girls Weekend Trip that I had planned. Over the weekend I was on Competition Plan Saturday and Sunday. I had to make sure that I had all my food prepped so that I could pack it and take it with me up north. 

Once prep was all done -- NOW THE BIG CHALLENGE --- I may have prepped & brought it, but the KEY is to follow it.. There were some of my favorite dips, Pizza,  and fun shots and cocktails that were in front of me. 

I still shared in the fun -- I added my Shakeolgy to shot glasses and participated in the festivities. As far as eating went, I did my best to eat when everyone else did, I prepared breakfast at the same time and pulled out my lunch when the pizza was delivered. I just really tried to make sure that when the girls were snacking, I had food as well. This really helped me stick to what was on my plan. The fact that i was eating, just something different made it a little easier. Don't get me wrong this was the biggest test that I could give to myself and I PASSED !! 

Water played a big role this week - 

What I should target is 1/2 my body weight in ounces. I exceeded that by getting in a gallon each day. Water has so many benefits and it keep my feeling full during the day. 

What were the workouts like?
I am following the 21 Day Fix Extreme Schedule.



Monday:  Plyo Fix Extreme
Tuesday:  Upper Fix Extreme
Wednesday:  Pilates Extreme
Thursday:  Lower Fix Extreme
Friday:  Cardio Fix Extreme
Saturday:  Dirty 30 Extreme
Sunday:  Yoga Extreme

**Pilates- was much better this week - I had to go out and purchase some lighter bands (10 pound weight) - these  allowed me to get much better form on some of the floor exercises.



I loved the workouts - they are a combination of steady state aerobics, resistance training and power moves. 

• Favorite Workout was Dirty 30 
• Least Favorite Cardio Fix Extreme

Favorite New Recipes this week !! 
Turkey Meatballs and Chocolate Shakeolgy Pudding!! 

My meal plans are pretty simple- It works for me as a busy mom in regards to prepping and planning. However there are a ton of options out there on the internet. All you need to do is just google 21 day fix recipes and there are so many DELICIOUS options to try. I'm going out with a BANG!! 

So What were my results from Week TWO!
I a down 6 pounds so far  !! 
I cant believe how great I feel ! (that whole nutrtion thing really is the key) 
I survived a GIRLS WEEKEND !! No hangover !! No leaving feeling bloated and telling myself that I have to start over tomorrow. 

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