What Is Shakeology?

Ever dislike the person you see in the mirror so much...that you do anything...just to try to avoid looking in them?

I have and it's definitely not the way I envisioned living my life. Waking up every day wishing, hoping, and dreaming to no longer feel unhappy and unmotivated. Feeling so disappointed in how much I had "let myself go."

You can't really tell, but I was absolutely miserable in the picture on the left. I was so depressed with how much progress I had "undone" since starting my journey in 2011 and how I had "let life get in the way." I wasn't working out every day or drinking Shakeology every day and just felt completely defeated.

Hypothyroidism & Food

It's been two months since visiting the specialist about my hypothyroidism. Something that hasn't left my mind. I'll admit, it was a rather defeating moment for me after realizing that I was not going to get the answers that I truly wanted and felt I deserved. When you feel as all hope is lost...you feel confused, hurt, sadness, anger, and you even may want to give up. I've never been a quitter, but that thought had crossed my mind a few times. But then, I decided that all I needed was God and to become informed on my own.

I started doing my own research. It was more overwhelming than I ever expected. So many sources, so many different pieces of information. But I didn't allow that to stop me, day after day...and night after night...I kept searching for answers. Truth is, prayer is what helped me through all of this. See, no matter how down you are or how alone you feel, God is always there for us.

How Much Sun Do I Need?

So, I know that probably sounds like an odd question to ask. But in all seriousness, how much sun do you get? Do you get sun daily, weekly, once in a while, or seldom? For me, it is seldom...or at least it was. And even that's funny to admit, because I live in sunny Arizona! But the reality is, I didn't and sometimes still do not get enough sun.

There were times where I'd go weeks without getting sun, but often times it was days. I am a stay-at-home mom and Aiden and I stay inside the house for 5 days a week. We work out and have activity play inside...so that wasn't really an issue.

Do You Want A Fresh Start?

As my husband and I are sitting in church, waiting for service to start...I can't help but have a million ideas spruce up in my mind. This actually tends to happen every Sunday. God and I share some alone and personal time and I talk and thank Him for all of the work that He has done in my life recently. I share some ideas and goals with Him and ask for His guidance. There are times that I have no idea what God is planning for me next and then BAM! A dream and new idea is born.