2B FREE | Food & Mindset Success Group

What is 2B Mindset? 

2B Mindset is a revolutionary video-based weight-loss program that will change your mindset about food, your body, and losing weight. Instead of diets that focus on what you can’t eat, this simple and easy approach will have you focused on what you can eat so you feel full, satisfied, and in control without ever counting calories or points or measuring food. “You can lose weight happily,” says co-creator Ilana Muhlstein MS, RDN (Registered Dietitian Nutritionist), who lost 100 pounds herself— and kept it off—using the 2B Mindset principles. She’s helped thousands of others lose weight through her private practice in Beverly Hills and a clinic at UCLA. She’s going to share her favorite tips, tools, and strategies with your customers to help them achieve their weight-loss goals while still living their lives to the fullest.

Who is Ilana Muhlstein? 

Ilana Muhlstein is an MS, RDN—the highest standard in the field of nutrition—and she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Maryland. She completed her dietetic internship through Cal Poly Pomona and clinical rotations at City of Hope Medical Center. She received a Masters of Science degree in Applied Nutrition from Northeastern University. She maintains a successful private practice in Beverly Hills and at UCLA. She’s excited about creating the 2B Mindset weight-loss program with Beachbody, which continues her mission to help people lose weight happily—and learn how to keep it off. Ilana loves food and likes to eat lots of it. She’s a self-proclaimed volumeeater. She knew that the only way she could lose weight and keep it off would be to figure out how she could stay full and satisfied along the way. Since no such eating program really existed, she decided to create her own. Ultimately, not only did she personally lose 100 pounds using the 2B Mindset principles, she’s now able to share her tips, tools, and strategies to help others reach their weight-loss goals—while continuing to live their lives, enjoying food without feeling deprived.

Ilana's story is amazing and this best way to share it with you is through the power of video. So here is her story ... 

Who is 2B Mindset for?

Honestly, even though I have not done the program as yet I can safely say it is for EVERYBODY. 

If you: 

• Struggle with emotional eating 
• Want to loose weight but you do NOT like to exercise 
• cannot exercise due to illness/injury
• love food, love BIG portions
• want an easy to follow way to loose weight without strict rules
• want to not feel overwhelmed about food choices
• want to not be obsessed over what to eat

How is it different from dieting?

It’s not a diet—it’s a mindset. Most diets have an end date. As you shift the way you think about food, you can use the 2B Mindset principles for the rest of your life. Also, most diets require deprivation. The 2B Mindset shows you how to get to, and maintain, your ideal weight, while eating foods you actually enjoy, so you will always feel full and satisfied—and happy. 

The 2B Mindset is also extremely easy to follow: 

• No counting calories, no measuring food, and no using food containers
• No cutting out food groups 
• No deprivation or feeling hungry 
• Ability to follow the program even when you are at a restaurant, a party, or on vacation!

How long is the 2B Mindset program?

A LIFETIME! How amazing is that! 

What you are going to learn in this program is going to give you the tools and the MINDSET to use for the rest of your life. 

My 2B FREE | Food & Mindset Success Group starts on Monday 4th June for 30 days. After that you will have all the tools & videos to use whenever you need. You will also have built friendships and always have a supporting community to be a part of.

Do I have to do exercise with 2B Mindset?

No. There are no 2B Mindset workouts. 

However, you can absolutely workout while doing the 2B Mindset program. If you are want to workout let me know and I will set you up with program that suits YOU. 

What is the difference between 2B Mindset & Portion Fix?

This is a very popular question. As you guys know I love using my portion control containers, they have changed everything for me when it comes to portion control and how I eat. 

As I do the 2B Mindset program it will be a different approach but I am open to learning and understanding what this program has to offer and what it is all about. I know everyone is different and different methods will work for different people so here are a few differences between the two.

• Portion Fix - External controls (containers)
• 2B Mindset - Internal controls (Mindset)
• Portion Fix - Structured
• 2B Mindset - Flexible 
• Portion Fix - Specific portion rules 
• 2B Mindset - Plate visualization method
• Portion Fix - Portioned-eating 
• 2B Mindset - Volume-eating of certain foods 
• Portion Fix - Calorie-based 
• 2B Mindset - Nutritional/behavioural guidelines  

What results can I expect to see?

Check out these AMAZING 2B Mindset Transformations.

Lakmini B. lost 73 pounds 

“Not only am I 73 pounds lighter, but I feel like I can take on the world. I’ve never felt so vital or content. Because Ilana understands we are all different, I learned so much about myself on this program — not just which foods aid in weight loss — but about trusting myself, learning not to emotionally eat, recognizing signs of true hunger, and learning what it is to be satisfied. With the 2B Mindset, you’ll actually enjoy weight loss,” says Lakmini.

Imani B. lost 22.5 pounds 

“After that first week, losing 7 pounds, I knew I’d found the perfect program for me. Because I’m able to eat the same foods as everyone else, go back for seconds, and still lose weight. My weight loss is a lifestyle. It’s an awareness rather than a goal. It’s not a temporary fix. A ‘diet’ is temporary. A ‘diet’ means you get to your goal and you stop — which is the exact opposite of how weight loss works. A mindset lasts forever. I can do the 2B Mindset for life,” says Imani.

Nathaniel G. lost 35 pounds

“I’ve never lost 35 pounds before. This is the first time. I don’t feel hungry. I don’t feel starved. The things I craved before, I no longer do… I eat more in volume and variety than I did before. I don’t consider the 2B Mindset a diet; I consider it a lifestyle change — and it’s made the hugest change in my life. I feel fantastic and I want to maintain the way I feel. With the 2B Mindset, I have all the tools in my possession,” says Nathaniel.

 Lillian P. lost 30 pounds

“When you’re in the 2B Mindset, you know how to create and maintain balance in your life, happily, and you can do it every single day. The people around you see the positivity that comes from changing your mindset around food, and they want to do it too. It becomes second nature to lose weight. Once you’re in on the secret, there’s no going back,” says Lillian.

Matt H. lost 40 pounds 

“One of the first things I noticed doing the 2B Mindset was how full I was. It’s completely different from other diets where you’re walking away depleted and without energy. It takes just a tweak in your mind; it’s so easy after that. I’m eating the stuff that I want to eat, and still losing weight without spending hours in the gym and without starving myself,” says Matt.

Here are some others 

    

Are you ready 2B FREE?

There are 2 quick steps you need to make before we start 

1. Decide which option is BEST for you 

2. Please fill out the 2B FREE form

Ok so you are probably wondering 2 things:  How do I get started and What comes with the 2B Mindset program? So here are all the details.

The real question is what doses not come with the 2B Mindset program :) You will have learnt how 2B FREEEEE! 

There is an investment for the 2B Mindset program. In order to have spot in my 2B FREE | Food & Mindset Success Group you must choose one of the following options. If you are not quit sure which options is the best for you feel free to email (kariluequifitness@gmail.com) me and we can figure that out. 

Here are the 3 different options to start your 2B Mindset 

Option 1 - 2B Mindset Kit 

(Good for existing customers & coaches)

Streaming access to all of the 2B Mindset videos 

• The 2B Mindset Getting Started Guide 
• The 2B Mindset Go-To Guide 
• The 2B Mindset Recipe Book  
• The 2B Mindset 90-Day Tracker 
• The 2B Mindset 30 fl. oz./888 mL Water Bottle 
• Access to the videos and tracking via the Beachbody Nutrition+ app

Option 2 - 2B Mindset & Shakeology Challenge Pack 

(Good for new customers and enrolling coaches)

• Everything included in the 2B Mindset Kit, PLUS:
• First 30-day supply of Shakeology 
• Shakeology Shaker Cup

Option 3 - 2B Mindset & Beachbody on Demand & Shakeology Challenge Pack 

(Good for new customers & enrolling coaches)

• All of the above, PLUS: 
• Streaming access to Beachbody On Demand when your customers are ready to start adding in exercise

Now that you have decided which option BEST suits you please fill out the 2B FREE application form below to get into my group and let's make this official :) 

PS: If you have any questions at all you can always email me or leave a comment in the comments section of the form. 

Click here to fill out my 2B FREE | Food & Mindset Success Group Application Form 

I am SO EXCITED to start this journey with you! 

I cannot wait 2B FREE! 

What is you decided to take the Leap of Faith?

I was standing in the kitchen washing wares when I heard the distinct message to share this post right now. Because there is a mom who is going to read this, that needs this and needs me. 

So here goes... 

Almost three years ago (it will be three years in February 2018) I was at an all time low. I did not share it with anyone I seemed happy and "normal" on the outside but on the inside that was a different story. 

You see a year and 4 months after that I had my son, Seth. He was and still is the apple of my eye and my first biggest blessing. He was the reason I entered motherhood, he was my everything. I wanted to do everything right and protect him from everything wrong. But during that time while I was learning the ins and outs of motherhood AND finishing my Interior Design degree I was not taking care of myself. I lost myself and instead of controlling life I let life control me. 

All the anxiety and the stress of life and motherhood was taking its toll on me. All the baby weight that I lost having having Seth and breastfeeding I had put right back on because I was eating CRAP and I was not physically active at all. 

I did not feel comfortable in my skin, I did not know who I was anymore. I felt my back fat every time I sat down or reach over for something. That was a completely foreign concept to me. I felt so disgusted that I allowed myself to get there. 

As hard as this is to admit I did not feel sexy for myself or for my husband. That was not something I was happy about at all. Of course the amazing husband I had never once told me anything to make me feel anything less than BEAUTIFUL  and an AMAZING mother. He always made the time to let time know that.

One day I turned to him and said I NEED to do something. I need to be more active, I do not like how I feel. He was extremely supportive. I began swimming in the community center three times a week. One night I was scrolling through social media, just like you are now, and I found a post from a coach offering a way to get back in shape from home. I was instantly intrigued and I contacted her. 

She was very sweet and she introduced me to Beachbody and its amazing opportunity. She also introduced me to the coaching opportunity. I had no idea what it was at the time all I knew is that it was a way for me to share my story and inspire others. 

When I agreed to sign up as a coach I told myself and Adam if I could inspire just ONE person, if I could just help them get started too this would all be worth it. if it did not work at least I would have started my health & fitness journey and I could quit if I wanted to. I had nothing to lose.

You know what? It's been three years later and I am still here looking for people just like you who are looking for an answer and looking for the support to get you through.

My message to you is DO NOT be afraid to take a chance, DO NOT be afraid to step out of your comfort zone and do something that is GOOD for you! 

If I did not take that chance on someone I did not even know I would not be where I am today. If I did not open myself up to the message and the answer that God was sending me I would not be here today. I would be embarking on this incredible 80 Day Obsession journey. I would not be fuelled with this insane passion and fire in my belly to build an empire and take it to the top of the company. I would not be meeting other AMAZING women and sharing my world and my life with them. I would not have the results I have today 4 months post partum if I did not TRUST and be OPEN to the answer. 

If you are still reading this then that means there is a chance that this is the answer for you and I am just the vehicle, the tool to helping you achieve everything you ever wanted and changing your life. 

If you are ready today, right now to take action and commit to becoming a Beachbody coach and being open to the idea that your world is going to be change for the BETTER, you can earn some extra income, you can be in an incredibly supportive community and you WILL get into the BEST shape of your life then message me now! 

Don't wait just take action. I know this post was for you and my hope for you is that you be open to the answer to your prayers and you be open to a world of POSSIBILITY!

The Road to being completely OBSESSED! Day 1

I have been looking forward to Autumn's new program since last summer when I was pregnant with my second child. 

It was July/August when the program was being introduced to the public and I was totally excited. I was not 100% sure what the program was all about but I loved the fact that it was 80 Days and of course anything Autumn Calabrese creates I am doing!

I was due in early September and when the program was being introduced I started creating a game plan for the rest of the year. You see one of the things I do with my health and fitness is have some kind of plan, rough if it must be but a plan none the less. 

I remember coming up with the plan and then sharing it with my challengers. I truly believe that one of the keys to being successful in your health and fitness journey is to have something to look forward to. So for me it was 80 Day Obsession, in the new year 3-5 months post partum.

My daughter was born at the end of August, she was all too excited to come into the world. I spent 6 weeks getting used to being a mom to a new born. This time around my emotions were all over the place. Even though I was so happy to have Lexi at home it was an emotional roller coaster for me as I helped Seth with the new transition. Not only that but many other changes occurred around the same time and threw his world into chaos. But I will leave that for another post. 

By my 6 week post partum check up I was all too excited to get back to doing some form of exercise. I knew the 6 weeks were very important for my body and that things needed to move back into place, so I was patient and I made sure to listen to my body. 

When I got the clearance to workout I was up and Adam then next day. I started T25 by Shaun T. I specifically chose this program because I needed something that would help me build back up my endurance and that was not too long. T25 was perfect, I mean who does not have 25mins a day for self care?

Ten weeks later I successfully completed T25 just in time for Christmas. I think I took one day off and then I was onto A Little Obsessed. The five day introduction to 80 Day Obsession, which I think is a must if you are planning on doing 80 Day Obsession. 

A Little Obsessed prepares you well. You have time to work with new equipment and get used to them. See what how they feel and figure out how to use them. 

I was able to complete three rounds of A Little Obsessed before starting my 80 Day Obsession journey. 

Today, was the start of my 80 Day Obsession journey. I was filled with so much emotion last night as I prepared for today. I was excited, anxious, happy, honoured just to name a few. 

Today I had some figuring out to do. I planned on doing the morning workout block but I ended up having to tweak that and do the mid day workout block. 

A workout block is simply the five hour window surrounding your workout. There are specific food categories to eat within certain times before and after you workout. 

I enjoyed five meals today. My timing was a bit off for the last meal but I think I did pretty well for day one. 

Here is a glimpse into my meals today:

Meal Option 1: Vegan Chocolate Shakeology, 1/2 organic banana and unsweetened almond milk

Pre-workout meal: Scrambled eggs & organic baby spinach with oatmeal and a cup of black coffee

Post workout: strawberries

Post-workout meal: Organic sweet potato, organic baby spinach & minced turkey with a La Croix

Meal Option 3: Organic sweet potato, organic baby spinach with pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds & minced turkey 

Meal Option 2: Berries, Greek yogurt, oatmeal, carrots & hummus and a teaspoon of almond butter

The workout was 60 mins long, it flew by pretty quickly. Autumn does a great job at explaining all the moves in the first round, which is very helpful. They was only one move that I could not do because it was too painful and that was the renegade row with a twist. For some reason I get a groin pain when I try to do this move so I did the basic move for this exercise (still very challenging). 

I finished every single rep today because this workout is not going to repeat itself. Also because I knew I could so I did. The name of the workout is Total Body Core. 

My honey bunny was with me the whole time and she was a trooper.

Now its time for bed time to get ready for another day :) I will be sharing my 80 Day Obsession journey here on my blog, please feel free to follow along and share with a friend. 

I look forward to this journey and I can't wait to share it with you!

Thanks for reading! 

Kari

Getting Ready for a New Journey

I am about to embark on a new journey for 80 Days with my trainer Autumn Calabrese. I have been looking forward to this and envisioning this moment since last summer when I was pregnant with Lexi. 

Since last year, I knew that Autumn was releasing a new program in January 2018 and even though I had no idea what it was all about I knew I was going to do it. So even though I was pregnant at the time I never lost focus of that. 

I am now a little over 4 months post partum and I am feeling amazing. When I got cleared to workout again at the 6 week mark I was super excited and I could not wait to get back at it. I began my post partum journey with T25, it was the first time I have ever done T25. I knew that it was a great "get back into it" program. It helped me build my endurance & my strength with little to no weights. I had amazing results and it got me ready to go a more intense program.

As I said I had everything planned out so I knew I was scheduled to finish T25 just before Christmas. My original plan was to do a round of 21 Day Fix Extreme in between T25 and the launch of 80 Day Obsession BUT as amazing as Beachbody is they created a week long program called A Little Obsessed to get you prepared for 80 Day Obsession. So I decided to do that instead and it has been great!

This is my third and last week of A Little Obsessed and its been a journey. The first week I spend figuring out the equipment and where my strength was with for them. For A Little Obsessed and for 80 Day Obsession the equipment needed are 3 resistance loops, sliders and weights.

Each loop is a different resistance for from easiest to hardest the colours go yellow, green & blue. For the first week I did not touch the blue but for the second week and this week I was all about the green and blue and trying some double loops. I know it might sound crazy but if I am not pushing my limits then I am not growing or getting stronger. 

So now I am more prepared for the 80 Day Obsession because I know where to start with my equipment. I know there will still be some guess work as I start these more intense workouts but I am so excited!

The other piece of the puzzle for this program is the time nutrition. This is something I have never done before but I am looking forward to the journey. Autumn has given me EVERYTHING I need to know for this program. My container, my calculations, my meal plan and most importantly what to eat and when to eat it. 

So now it is is up to me to do the work and make sure I follow the meal plan to the T. This piece for me is going to push my out of my comfort zone again. I use my containers but I am not getting all of them in most days. As a mom who is breastfeeding I need to make sure that I am on top of my meals. I need to EAT and eat properly in order for my milk supply to be constant.

So weeks 2 and 3 of A Little Obsessed I was me trying out timed nutrition. I have not found that rhythm with it as yet but I do have some tips and techniques to implement to help me. For example setting alarms when I have to eat. 

I am also going to switch my workouts to 5/5:30am just after my first breastfeed. I love working out in the mornings, I have more control over my day and I feel less anxious and stressed throughout the day. I have been working out in the mid morning since my scheduled changes with 2 kids but now that Lexi has a better sleep pattern I should be able to go back to morning workouts.

I am super excited for this new journey and everything it is going to bring. All the changes, all the obstacles, all the growth and all the experiences. I have never done a program of this length before but I know I can do it there is no doubt about that. 

The best part is that I am not doing this alone. I am doing it with some other women in my virtual fit club. We are totally excited to start this journey together. 

I will be sharing my journey and my experiences with 80 Day Obsession on my blog. I am starting on Monday 15th January. Stay tuned! ;)

xoxo 

Kars

PS: If you want to learn more about A Little Obsessed or 80 Day Obsession I am a message away. Comment on this blog or send me an email to kariluequifitness@gmail.com

Let Go, Take a Breathe & Listen

Not everything on life will go the way you want it to go, I learned that the hard way. Now I approach everything in my life from a new perspective. I expect the complications/hiccups or as my family refers to them, sand bunkers. And if I am being 100% honest I want them. Why?

Because I am open to growth and change. I am open to learning new ways of figuring out a problem and when I do the AMAZING feeling to ACCOMPLISHMENT is unexplainable.

I mean everything I do, I run into these sand bunkers and looking back at my life journey there were always sand bunkers. At first I used to have the Why me? approach, but at some point something changed and with it came a new understanding for life and all its challenges.

Its been almost 5 years I have been approaching life with this mindset and even though that seems like a long time there is always room for growth and new lessons to be learnt. Like this one below. 

This weekend was a crazy one. Last night I was at my wist end. I felt like I got NOTHING done and I was overly stressed about it. I saw the clock ticking away and I was making myself more anxious because I did not get everything that I want done. We did not go to church, I had more loads of laundry to do, we have an overflowing sink, we have no meals cooked for the week, the house looks like if it has been through war, I could not find a book I was looking for and the list goes on. Oh and on top of that add a sick baby to the mix who can't sleep! Talk about emotions everywhere.

I feel like Mickey in the picture below. 

Image taken from a google search

I decided to let go! I asked Adam to take Honey and put her to bed and I just took some time to breath, think and try to catch myself. After he got her to bed, Adam and I finished watching Fool's Gold (we have been watching this movie for 3 days now) and I took some time to cuddle up on the coach and just be in the moment. It was the BEST thing I could have done at the time. Again, something I learnt and continue to learn. In moments of complete anxiety and chaos, let go, breathe and just be.

I set my alarm for 5am of course I snoozed until 6am because I was EXHAUSTED. After the movie Honey woke up and I was between feeds from about 3am to 5am. But I crawled out of bed and spent time with the boys as Seth got ready to go back to school. 

A bit of panic started coming back as I watched the sink full of wares and the other things that I have to do. So I made a cup of coffee, grabbed a blanket and opened a the book, You are a Badass by Jen Sincero. 

I read this book before but I felt like I had to open it this morning. 

So I opened it to Part 2: How To Embrace Your Inner Badass. OMG! Message alert! 

Everything in that chapter was a message for me today. I cried as I read through the chapter knowing and believing that God was talking to me and letting me know that everything is going to be and is GREAT! 

I want to share this message with you, it struck me to my core and I balled as I read it. It is an excerpt from the book.

"APPRECIATE HOW SPECIAL YOU ARE

There will never be anyone exactly like you. You were given special gifts and talents to share with the world, and even though everybody has special gifts and talents, nobody will use theirs quite the same way you do. You have a way of being in the word and a perspective that's unique to you. You are the only one who thinks your thoughts the way you think them. You have created your own unique reality and are living your life according to your own unique path. You are the only you that will ever be. You are kind of a big deal."

After reading this and being open to the message that was directed at me this morning I feel so much better. I am ready to seize the day and tackle every task one at a time. 

After I finished reading this chapter and just before I started writing this blog post I realised that I got way more done over the weekend than I thought. Only until I took myself out of the situation I was able to realise that I only have about 2 loads of laundry left from about 10, Adam did the groceries yesterday and even though we did not get to meal prep yesterday we have everything we need to do so today. Seth went took a nap yesterday and he went to bed on time, I checked into my virtual fit club more than I thought and I was able to spend some quality time with Adam last night even though I was exhausted.

On top of that Seth woke up and did his morning routine as seamlessly as possible. He woke up super early, cried a bit to bath but that is normal, he got dressed went downstairs drank his up up, cuddled with me on the couch as I fell back asleep. He ate his breakfast filled the house with laughter before he left. He put on his snow suit, hat, gloves, balaclava and boots with no fussing or crying and he left the house with a smile. 

I was so proud of him and I am so beyond blessed and grateful to have him in my life. Another message to me to not stress be anxious or focus on the uncontrollable and to stay focused on everything that brings love, joy and eternal happiness in my life. 

  

In sharing my story my hope for you that you are able to use some of my experiences to help you through yours :) Remember there is no one else in this world like you. You are the only and most amazing you there is! EMBRACE IT!

Cheers to a brand new week and a brand new day! 

Day 1 of our Journey

Ok so here is what Day 1 looked like for us :) I told my mom what I was doing and she is joining us so now the whole house hold is on board. Yay!

Breakfast: 

Seth's Breakfast:

Rolled Oats mixed w/almond milk, hemp hearts, maple syrup, cinnamon and a few dried cranberries. 1 cup of berries 

My Breakfast:

Rolled Oats, 1 tsp almond butter, hemp hearts a sprinkle of cinnamon and a drizzle of maple syrup.

1 cup of berries

Then it was off to school for the day. On our way to school we chat and listen to music and on my way back home I listen to some tip of personal development of training to get my mind ready for the day.

When I came home Lexi was still asleep so I was able to go get my workout done quickly. 

After that it was time to feed Lexi as she woke up before I could shower. Then we all got ready and rushed to an appointment at the apple store I had at noon. I made our shakes to go and we were off.

The appointment ended up taking much longer than we planned and because of poor planning we did not walk with our lunch or snacks and we were on a mission to stay on track and have no cheats. Mom and I bought teas (mom had a chi tea and I had a Peach tea with no milk or sugar) at Starbucks for the drive to pick up Seth and on the way home I grabbed some spring greens and a rotisserie chicken for dinner. 

I pay for a meal plan for Seth at school. It is an organic program and he gets his lunch along with snacks (fruits and veggies).

When we got home we had a turkey patty and a cup of veggies while Seth had a afternoon snacks; 2 yogurt and berries. 

Once I had some food in my body I was able to think and prepare dinner. I made quinoa with carrots and sweet potato and mom steamed some veggies (broccoli, cauliflower & carrots). 

Seth does not usually eat the broccoli stalks on his own and part of this journey I am going to work on him eating more of his veggies. Without even telling him anything he decided he wanted to eat one piece :) yay! Proud mom moment.

Dinner:

Seth: Quinoa w/sweet potato and carrots with broccoli and a drum stick 

Mom and I: Quinoa w/sweet potato, veggies & chicken  

Oh and with regards to beverages I drank water all day (I need to drink more though), Seth gets a juice when he comes home from school (if he asks) and I also drink peppermint tea with no milk or sugar. 

The Beginning of our Cleaning & Eliminating Journey

This past weekend I had a reality check with myself about my family's nutrition. I made a post on my Instagram that I was going to go on a nutrition journey with Seth. I found that since I came home from the hospital with Lexi our nutrition took a hit.

I mean a new baby, a 4 year old toddler, my mom coming up to help us, Adam did not arrive as yet, my sister-in-law coming up, my emotions all over the place .. Sigh! I mean that was more than enough to deal with at the time. 

Looking back on it now both my husband and my mom had to remind me to eat. I felt like I was in mom survival mode trying to figure everything out. Hmm I think I will do a separate blog post about that story, What do you think?

Ok now back to the nutrition. For the whole time I was pregnant I paid close attention to what I ate. Yes I indulged now and then, not nearly as much as my first pregnancy but I did. The difference this time was that is it was a decision I made. I never blamed it on the fact that I was pregnant. Yes that is a thing, I had someone tell me, "Your pregnant you have an excuse" Ah no I don't and its even more important for me to think carefully of what I choose to eat when I am pregnant because I was fuelling my baby.

So when Honey our nickname of Lexi Grace, and my nutrition went all over the place I started to feel very unhappy and guilty. I felt out of control and guilty because I was not the one cooking, I was extremely grateful for all the help but I just could not find the time to figure out a meal plan in the middle of figuring out how to be a mom to two kids. 

So the first few weeks were rough but as time passed it got a little easier everyday. The one thing that I made sure I had though was my Shakeology. I made sure that no matter what I drank it so that my body could be fuelled and get the daily nutrition it needed to push through.

Its been almost 3 months and I am finally feeling like I am in control again. This weekend I decided that I HAVE to make a better effort to clean out both my diet and Seth's diet. The other big think that I was totally consumed with was trying to figure out how to help Seth through all these transition stages and all these changes. It was and is not easy and it was something new for all of us but that part is definitely another blog post. 

We had this thing with Seth that when we picked him up from school, we would take him to the Starbucks around the corner and sit with him and have, special time with him.

We meaning my husband, my mom and or myself. We love this outing with him, it did not happen everyday mostly once a week while I was working. After Adam left I tried to use this time with him as bonding time. I would pick him up with out my mom or Honey and take him there. While there I allowed one to many cake pops (something he never ate before but now devours). It hit me this weekend that I need to stop, assess and fix and control what was happening to Seth's "diet". 

As Seth grew up I paid so much attention to what he ate, he never had chocolate before he was 1 year old. He has never drank a swee drink (the Trini was of saying soft drink) aka pop. I give him water, juice and milk. The artificial sugars were very very minimal and only came in the form of ice cream oh and a surprise egg now and then. He was more interested in the toy than the egg at first but as he got older he wanted the whole egg.

We always made the effort to cook his food for him at home. Take out was always hard for us if we got trapped out because I would never buy him oily or fried foods. But even though it was hard I loved that because I was doing his body good by being so focused on what he ate. 

Now don't get me wrong Seth does not have the worst diet ever; its not like I feed him McDonald's eww I never will. He is actually a great eater, he has a very hearty appetite however, the snacks just became too much of a normal treat. 

So I decided that I have to fix what can be fixed before I do to much damage. So I am on a journey of cleaning and eliminating sugar and other "snacks" from his diet. Argh I do not like the word diet, let's use meal plan, so much better! 

Of course I am not going to do this for him and not do the same for me. So we are both on this journey together. I just finished 5 weeks of my workout program and it was a huge and happy accomplishment. However, I wanted to do better and by that I mean I want to dial into my nutrition more. 

So there is no better time than the present to go on this journey. I am going to share my preparations, the ups the downs the good and the bad times. Everything about the journey I am going to share here on my blog and on my Instagram stories.

So come follow along with us :) and if you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to me.