Back To The Basics... AKA Let's Talk about Water + Lemon

My mom has been telling me for years to start my day off with some hot water and lemon. And, although i knew there was probably be a lot of benefit to it... Basically cause my mom is a health freak, and i know she wouldn't steer me wrong. 

But i never really fully knew the benefits to drinking lemon water, and drinking lemon water first thing before you eat anything else. 

However, this morning, i realized i was out of milk, so i couldn't have my regular tea or coffee. BUT, i had a lemon, so although this isn't something that is new to me, i thought why not actually find out WHY this is good for me. 

So, here is what i learned:

-Even though lemons are acidic, they are alkaline in your body

-Kick starts the digestive system ( this is why its good to drink it before you eat anything in the morning )

- It keeps skin clear

- Gives you  an energy boost

- Detoxifies your body

- Speeds up your metabolism

Now, i like to sip on lemon water through out the day.. However, remember that since lemons are acidic that isn't the best for your teeth, so you may not want to over do it!

4 Ingriedient Pancakes !!

Good Afternoon! 

I don't know about you... But, I LOVE BRUNCH... especially on a Sunday morning. But, be it that i am trying to adapt a healthier lifestyle.... I'm definitely trying to make better choices when it comes to my nutrition. 

Anyways, a few months ago, i had headed to California for one of my girlfriends wedding - and she normally eats healthy, but also considering it was a few days before her wedding... I knew that she would be making awesome food choices. 

So one morning that i was there, she made me these banana pancakes... And, although i enjoyed them... I didn't even think of asking her how to make them, what was in them, or really what the deal was. 

I went on the hunt for the recipe this morning, and i found out that it was the easiest thing ever. Now, i am gonna say.. although the ingredients are limited in this... I don't think this is something you can make in a rush... Because, you have to cook it a on low heat... And they are kinda a pain to flip... BUT... I defo think it was worth it! 

So this is what you will need! 

- 2 Eggs

- 1 Banana

- Shake of Cinnamon

- Shake of Nutmeg 

AND THAT IS IT =) 

As i previously mentioned, they are kinda a pain to flip, so you will need pam or some type of non stick spray. But, seriously these are amazing. 

I had seen someone make coconut whipped cream, and throw on these bad boys.. BUT... haha maybe i will save that for when i have company and wanna jazz these up a bit. 

Have you tried these banana pancakes before? Do you have any other healthy ( but tasty ) breakfast options i should try? 

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 !!

It's That Time Again || Transformation Tuesday!

Hey Y'all,

So- i am so upbeat about this weeks post.

1. Because i am finally back on track. This summer i had got to a point where i was doing well, eating well, working out... and then i totally lost my footing, and fell of the bandwagon. That being said, i know that i still have a long way to go. BUT, i am finally back at the weight that i was at this summer, and am working towards further improvements.

Anyways, this week i have mainly been doing 3 things. Keeping busy, drinking tons of water, and making better meal choices.

I did skip out on a few work outs, due to the fact that i was sanding, painting, and renting my house. But, i think because i kept busy and moving, that really helped a lot!

Also, i have to admit... The days where i MISSED doing my PiYO work outs my arthritis ended up flaring up... So, i am now motivated to work out for the weight loss obviously, but also for the mobility factors!

So- now that i am back on track, i am happy to say i will have a Transformation Tuesday VIDEO up next week.. And i am so stoked and excited to show you all what i have been doing !

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 ?

1 Week Down!

So it's been one week since i have been participating in the BeachBody PiYO Challenge.

And, i have to tell you... i'm already feeling so much better about things. Now, that's not because i have had any drastic change just yet.

But, because i am already feeling sooooooooooo much stronger... and after a few first days of super bad pain from the arthritis in my back. I feel like there may be a potentially be a light at the end of the tunnel.

I will start my #transformationtuesday videos again next week. i just haven't been doing them recently because... well there has been no change .. so whats the point?

Anyways, that's that - we shall chat soon!

It's Been A Minute, But - I'm Back

I totally fell off the bandwagon this summer- and my body is really starting to show it... Between all the summer festivals, parties, and simple just being a social butterfly. I found it really hard to stay on track as per my diet, and especially as per working out.

Another issue, is i started having severe back issues in july, and that really had things come to a screeching halt... Because there are some days i find it difficult to walk.

That being said, now that.... I'm starting to blow u like a blimp, i have no choice but to push through the pain.

With that, i have to say that PiYo has been the BEST choice for me to get back on track with since it is a low impact work out- i feel like i am doing something but my back isn't crippling me beyond the point of return.

Anyway, i thought i would drop a quick line here saying that i am BACK and ready to attack (LOL).
And i will not fail this time around... Especially as i have joined a challenge group this time to help hold me accountable!