PiYO Review !

As some of you may have read, i recently tried the at home work out PiYO from Beach Body.

The trainer Chalene Johnson put together a all new work out based on some of the elements from Pilates, and Yoga.  I am a total YOGA junkie, however Pilates is something that i have never excelled at, so i was a bit hesitant. But due to an injury, i was needing a low impact work out, that would get me back into enough shape, and flexibility so i could function! 

Anyways, PiYO is a 2 month program- in which you don’t need any required equipment because you are basically using your own body weight as weights ( which for me, thats enough weight to start off with lol ) … Although, i do recommend some type of yoga mat…A cheap one will work ( i personally have a higher end one cause my feet sweat…. a lot, sexy — i know ;) ). 

So far, the ‘DRENCH’ work outs are my favourite…and i have lost 10 lbs so far. Unfortunately, i don’t feel that successful because that 10 lbs only got me back to my regular weight because since i injured my back… i happened to blow up, quite large. 

Now that i have gotten through most of this work out, i have decided i will probably run through it one more time to strengthen up a bit more, and then maybe move on to something a little bit more challenging. With that said, PiYo is a GREAT work out for people who are just beginning to work out, or are crippled like me - and need something that more low impact ! 

Have you tried out PiYO? What’s your favourite section out of the work out ? 

3 Hour Diet App !

The 3 hour diet was something that exploded about 3-4 years ago. 

And, although a lot of people put it to the test… Some people were saying that it worked… some people were saying it didn’t and wasn’t necessary. 

With that said… A few years ago i got an app ( FREE ) on my phone, called “ 3 Hour Diet Reminder Life”. And, although i don’t apply the specifics of that diet to my lifestyle. 

I still however do use the app. Let me tell you why. 

I am the type of person, that can go from 0  - HANGRY… in about 5 minutes within feeling the emotion of hunger. And, basically when i use this app, and keep having little snacks / meals through out the day… I find i never let myself get into that feeling of SUPER starving! 

Because i find thats when i end up eating the WORST, and the MOST! 

So basically how the app works, is you hit the alarm button to let it know that you have ate… and then it sets a timer for 3 hours from that current moment in time. 

Then when the buzzer goes off, you eat again. 

There are 5 cycles of this, representing 5 small meals a day. I often find when the buzzer goes off i am not that hungry, but… i kind of like that, because i have a smaller snack ( aka a piece of fruit ) and a glass of water. 

I just found that this has been useful for me, and i thought i would share… And i definitely think you should try it out to if you are someone who gets ridiculously hangry ! LOL i find that it has been in the best benefit for me, and those around me!!

Your Tea - Tiny Tea Hoopla!

Like SOOOOOOO many others, Instagram sent out its hook, and reeled me in with yet another product.

This time, it was the product by the company " Your Tea " - and it was there Tiny Tea -Tea Tox.


As per the website this is what the product claims to do:

My intricately balanced herbal blend will nourish and cleanse your digestive system, providing it the support it needs to replenish and restore back to its natural state. This cleanse will assist with reducing weight, easing bloating, increasing digestion functionality, improving skin clarity, increasing energy levels and alleviate issues associated with food intolerances. Formulated with Chinese medicine herbs and based upon Chinese medicinal principles, TinyTea is the only herbal cleanse on the market that does not produce a laxative effect. TinyTea has been created by qualified Chinese Medicine practitioners with considerable years of experience. I contain 84 teabags per box. Each teabag weighs 2.5g.

* contains gluten

( MY PERSONAL: LAST PACKET OF THIS TEA) 

I'm the type of person that will really try anything, as long as it isn't going to harm me. But with that said... This tea was a pretty steep price ($55.00 - plus shipping ) for a 28 day detox, that i thought... With that price, and how many people said it worked... They can't all be lying... They can't all be exaggerating, especially with all this hype.

Here are a few photos from their instagram that loured me in !

Anyways, let me get down to telling you my experience with this product.

I'm going to give you the 'coles notes version' because, truthfully.... It wasn't very good.

- It taste quite gross

- You have to steep the tea for way longer than they recommend to get any flavor... which makes me feel as if the tea is stale/old

- Flat out, i saw no difference what so ever

- I did not feel any more energized

Once again, if it SOUNDS TO GOOD TO BE TRUE, it usually is. That being said, i don't think that everyone who has written, your YouTubed a positive review on this company, was lying. HOWEVER, it definitely did not do anything for me.

That being said, i will still try products... but it's really hitting home that... The only guarantee of anything helping you in your weight loss, fitness, healthy journey... Is getting your butt moving !!

GARCINIA CAMBOGIA HYPE | Does it ACTUALLY work?

So, i have a little confession to make... i totally got suckered into the Garcinia Cambogia craze.
Now- in my defence, i didn't actually pay for it... I just paid $5 for the shipping... But, none the less.

I feel like i got suckered. Although it shouldn't be much of a surprise, because usually when things SOUND to good to be true... They usually are, i just figured that it would be worth the shot because it was 1. free and 2. i had seen quite a few people on Youtube review it- and say that they had lost weight.

Maybe my judgement on the fact that i didn't think any of these people were professional actors, and what were they gaining about lying about a product that works or not.

Anyways- the instructions says to take a pill 45 minutes before eating, and then drink 1 cup of water. Well, i did this every day... And, i can firmly say, i didn't feel AMAZING like people reported... and i couldn't report any weight loss.

Anyways, conveniently enough, i saw on FaceBook, that Beach Body's Melissa McAllister posted about the little green pill saying " save your money, garcinia cambogia wont make you skinny, and more importantly, healthy !! It will come and go just like alli did a few years back ! I'll let you in on a little secret... It's the diet and exercise during the test group that gave people results they had... Not the pill :) "


Anyways, i don't know for sure if what she is saying is true... BUT, i can say from my personal experience, that this was a big waste of ... 5 bucks lol.

Have you ever got suckered into a diet scam ?? If so- which one ?

Motivational Monday: Brittany Renner

If you are an Instagram Junkie like i am, then you may have very well come across this next person that i have been constantly creeping and checking out her IG for daily inspiration. 

Not only does Brittany have a body to die for, i love how she preaches, and manages to keep her curves as well as being fit.

I find so many people that get glorified on social media sites tend to be, almost not even realistic looking any more. Although, Brittany's Body is INSANE, I love that her curves still represent the regular day woman ! 

Who are some of your favorite Fitness accounts to follow on Instagram... I would love to follow them too !!

Grilled Peach Panzanella Recipe !

Hey Guys !

So this past wednesday i decided to try out some of the awesome recipes that are listed on the beach body website.

And man on man, did i hit gold with the very first recipe ( HOPEFULLY THEY ARE ALL THIS TASTY! )


I thought i would take the time to share this recipe with you... I will have everything you need listed below. However, i also filmed a little video in my kitchen of me making it !

Enjoy the recipe, and enjoy the video !!

Grilled Peach Panzanella

Fresh peaches are startlingly good in this Italian bread salad with tomatoes and basil.

Total Time: 11 min.
Prep Time: 5 min.
Cooking Time: 6 min.
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:
1½ cups halved cherry tomatoes
1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. olive oil, divided use
1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
Sea salt and ground black pepper (to taste; optional)
3 slices whole-grain bread
3 ripe medium peaches, cut in half, pits removed
¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped

Preparation:
1. Preheat grill to high.
2. Combine tomatoes, shallot, 2 tbsp. oil, vinegar, salt (if desired), and pepper (if desired); whisk to blend. Set aside.
3. Toast bread on grill for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until browned. Cool; tear into bite-sized pieces. Place in a medium serving bowl. Set aside.
4. Brush cut side of peaches evenly with remaining 1 tsp. oil. Place cut side down on grill. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes, or until just charred but still firm. Remove from heat. Cool; slice into bite-sized pieces.
5. Add tomato mixture, peaches, and basil to bread; toss gently to blend.
6. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories: 187

Fat: 9 g

Saturated Fat: 1 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Sodium: 75 mg

Carbohydrate: 25 g

Fiber: 5 g

Sugar: 11 g

Protein: 5 g

P90X/P90X2 Portions (per serving)

½ carb/grain

1 fruit

Body Beast Portions (per serving)

1 starch

1½ fruit

No Transformation Tuesday... But....

Woopsies... So, I dropped the ball... AGAIN.

To be honest, my boyfriend and I went away for the weekend.. And my diet had a vacation as well... And i ended up putting ON weight... Which sucked..

But totally expected! Anyways... I thought i would share with you some new things that i am adding to my life!

Check out the video to see what they are !