Exciting News!!!!!

Okay!!!!!!! So first of all WOW and WOOPS lol I did not think that post would get that much traction :) I know you are all hoping Baby Bosker is on the way~ but if that were the case I would be taking lawyers names to sue Healthcare Midwest! Our baby making days are done peeps but I am more than happy to watch any of yours ;)

So what is this exciting news you may ask???? What on earth got us so excited that Tim actually took a pic with me??? Over a year ago I joined Beachbody to help shed some weight. I never in a million years thought it would bring as many opportunities as it has in my life. I am sure you are reading this and thinking oh great here she goes: Beachbody. But yes, Beachbody. Alot of people think its another thing to sell and another "gimmick". Well, this gimmick changed my life. I am so happy with myself and for the first time in a long time I know that its ok to take care of Mom too. Tim would have never supported me on a journey of a "gimmick" but he saw how it changed me internally and how it started helping our family as well. Anywho....... part of my job as a coach is to help people through their own journeys. I will hands down say there is nothing more rewarding than someone saying Carley you have helped me see light, You have changed my life, You believed in me when noone else did. Well~ I will be the first to say, I dont change anyone's life, they do. I support them along the way but I no way shape or form can take the credit of something that large. I wish I could, but in reality these people are deciding to change their lives. Once they decide, I help set them up with a program, I help with their commitments and their goals, and I hold them accountable. I am their biggest supporter. I don't see myself as "selling" anything unless you consider selling them their lives back. 

Each year Beachbody sends their Coaches on a Success Club trip for impacting others lives. In 2016, they are sending Coaches on a Cruise for 6 days and 5 nights. I did not make the list for 2015 and even though it was ok, I was a little bummed that I missed it by 1,000 people. I got over it and was determined to make it in 2016.

The reason being, its Tim and my 10 year anniversary. What better way then to spend 6 days together: FOR FREE! The dealio with us it that alot of the times, Tim doesn't go on vacation with us. I do a lot of solo trips b/c I am lucky to have an awesome job at the CU that provides time off. Tim is not that fortunate, he works for an awesome company I must say, but the vacation time aint there. So in order for use to take a $2600 cruise, we would also have to account for 1 weeks worth of pay to go. We could probably do it, but you all have kids, mortgages, expenses, and to not get paid for a week blows when it comes to paying the bills. Tim most often sacrifices and says go without me. I want you to travel and see your friends (why he takes care of our kids), or I take the kids and galavant around the world without him! 

Not in 2016! Tim and I are sailing to Jamaica for FREE!!!! I cannot begin to explain how happy I was when I received the news....... The only expense we have is Tim's paycheck. I can handle that :D Get the nausea meds and your party pants on BB~ you have no idea what you're in for with Carley on that ship.... Toot Toot! 

Ultimate Reset

RECLAIM~RELEASE~RESTORE

The Beachbody Ultimate Reset is a three-phase program designed to do just that. Reset your body. No Starvation, No Sitting near a bathroom all day, just a deep, total health transformation. 

In just 21 Days, you'll take back your power. Bolster your health. Release what no longer serves you. And feel absolutely remarkable. 

Phase 1: Reclaim

During the first 7 days, you'll begin to alter your diet, slowly removing foods like red meat and dairy that put stress on your digestive system and tilt your body toward an acidic state. You'll also be introduced to four of the six supplements that make up the UR protocol. You will rehydrate your body and reactivate sluggish cell function, along with shifting your bodys pH level (level of acidity) back toward a healthier, alkaline state, and away from any excess acidity that can weaken your body's functions. Once your body has been primed, balances, and strengthened on a cellular level, it will be ready to continue the process of releasing accumulated toxins. 

Supplements: 

Alkalinize: Maintains Alalinity. Helps neutralize excess acid in your system, and helping to promote a strong immune system and natural anti-inflammatory response, essential for great health. 

Optimize: Promotes healthy metabolism and effective body functions. Enzymes initiate millions of reactions within the body each moment. They are responsible for nearly every bodily function, including vision, reproduction, growth, and respiration, as well as the storage and release of energy. Without enzymes, life simply cant exist. 

Mineralize: Adds natural minerals needed by the body. Contains pure crystal salt, minimally processed and containing up to 70 natural minerals and elements. These elements are needed to promote stable pH, aid with the absorption of food particles through the digestive tract, regulate water content throughout the body, prevent muscle cramps, and help support cellular function. 

Soothe: Helps to enhance digestive health and support the reduction of inflammation. Contains aloe vera and curcumin. When taken internally it will help support the body's natural anti inflammatory response and soothingly cleanses the entire intestinal tract. 

This is my Week 1 on the Reset. I lost 4lbs and 6.5 inches. Stay tuned for weeks 2 & 3. In Week 1, the food was amazing. I wont lie, I thought I was going to starve. I was going from 5-6 small meals per day to 3 full meals and an optional snack. I personally chose the snack each day for 2 reasons: 1. My days are long at work and we eat late at night. 2. Because Shakeology is my staple and provides my body with loads of nutrients and vitamins that I didn't want to not have it. Plus its like a cheat, and my chocolate fix :P I did NOT starve, I was shocked how much food I was allowed.

Some food options Week 1 were: Eggs, toast, and kale with pine nuts. I had to skip the pine nuts for allergy reasons! Oats with yogurt, blueberries, and maple syrup, OR Fresh Fruit.



Lunch was a mix of Greek Salad, Lentil Lime Salad, Quinoa Salad and the list goes on!!!! The awesome part was its all laid out for me in my food guide~complete with all the recipes etc... that take less than 20 min to make. Ya'll know that's my kind of cooking!

Dinner was amazing as well. Proteins were still allowed so there were meat options (Salmon with potatoes and greens) bean options (Pinto beans and rice)





Lastly, after week 1 was through, I can honestly say my guts have NEVER felt better. I personally deal with food allergies and extreme bloating from gluten and most dairy. The bloating was gone by the morning of Day 2. I was sleeping amazing, my body felt more rested and I only had a withdrawal headache for about 1/2 a day! I can wait to see what Weeks 2 & 3 bring. Stay tuned!