Honey Saracha carrots

You know that I LOVE good food! My husband enjoys spicy food and I am focused on improving my eating habits. Here is my newest side dish that aims to please.

Ingredients: 

Large bag baby carrots

Saracha sauce 

Honey 

Oil - vegetable vs Olive oil 

Salt & pepper 

Instructions: 

1. Cut carrots lengthwise in half, splitting them. 

2. Put a tablespoon of each - oil, honey, Saracha and mix well. Add salt and pepper to taste. 

3. Cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 mins, flip, and then cook again for another 15 minutes 

4.  If desired post cooking stir in sauces once again. 

Arms- home workout

Nothing better than fitting a workout into life in the comfort of your home. Time to Grunt louder and take time to flex harder!

DB: dumbells


ARMS!

Circuit arm workout: Do each workout ONCE then do it all again, repeat 3 times then work up to 5-6 times, do NOT take breaks- we are getting cardio in! You must sweat or its not a good workout (by round 2-3 you should) Start out with less weight and then increase weight

1. Standing DB Bicep Curls
5lb x 20reps

 2. Wall Tricep pushup (elbows go straight down, and forearms all the way on wall)
20 reps

3. Bar Curl (use whatever u have at home a barbell or curl bar or other heavier item.
20 reps

4. DB Overhead Tricep Extension (or us a Plate) 10 lbs then as you exhaust go down in weight 8lb>5lbs>3lbs>2lbs>0 and just do motion. But Keep going!
20 reps

5. Hammer curls. 5lbs 20 reps

6. Lateral Raises. 2-3lbs eventually work up to 5ls. Go out to the side, down, then in front of you

7. DB overhead press. 5lbs x 20 reps.

REPEAT!!!!!!

Herbalife Tea by the Pitcher

We like to make tea by the picture so we can have more on hand for our office or for the week

2 tablespoons of tea mix with 2 Large crystal light flavor mix In 1 gallon of water

Our favorite flavors include 

cherry pomegranate 

berry pomegranate 

raspberry lemonade 

cherry limeade 

orange sunrise

Comment your new and favorite flavors for at home!

Herbalife Facts

 No copyright infringement intended. Only sourcing of learning/education. 
This is amazing information about herbalife! Someone posted a blog stating "facts" about Herbalife. They stated that the products didn't work for them and furthermore created a blog post about it. So some of my smart Oklahoma friends put this post together for said person.

Light up Ice Cube!

Hope some of this information is helpful to you understanding Herbalife, as well as a good laugh! Grab a glass of water and sit down :) 










ALWAYS research the source of your information!!! 90% of what your hear is OPINION~~10% is FACT....
From Kenan Bryant, Mandy Bryant, David Hayes, and Rodi Sutton
So after some nonsense was blasted via some "fans" blog a few of us leaders decided to seek some facts and professional help to aide in each and every one of "The TEAMs" (Herbalifers) confidence as well as instill trust in our brand, products, and integrity! (Not that us true Herbalifers don't already have it) We were researching the mis-information and had a great talk with a friend who is a doctor of biochemistry, and these were his thoughts.... (Please share with any and everyone you believe needs this info, our friend will remain undisclosed as well)
The Real Facts:

#1
Treadmills don’t make people lose weight. *Using* them helps people lose weight. Hence, many people come to Herbalife for the *combination* of the products (which happen to work incredibly well) AND the community Herbalife provides. Imagine having a group of like-minded friends who care about good nutrition, exercise, and being social. That’s how positive lifestyle changes occur. A canister of protein powder, no matter how cheap or “organic” isn’t going to do anything by itself.

#2
Herbalife is not a pyramid scheme, and has never been classified or found as one since its beginning in 1980 or by any of the 90 countries in the world. Furthermore, Herbalife does not pay participants for recruiting. Just as your neighborhood GNC isn’t a pyramid scheme – you buy at retail, the local GNC profits off your sale, the greater-GNC company profits, the companies that make products they stock profit. So essentially, you pay GNC, who pays nutrition companies, who pay manufacturers, who pay suppliers. Seems almost multi-level-esque too, but you’re OK with that?

#3
Fact: caffeine-containing products DO burn one hundred calories. It has been well documented that for every 200mg of caffeine, an additional ~100 calories are burned.

Dulloo, A.G., et al., Normal caffeine consumption: influence on thermogenesis and daily energy expenditure in lean and postobese human volunteers. Am J Clin Nutr, 1989. 49(1): p. 44-50.

Rudelle, S., et al., Effect of a thermogenic beverage on 24-hour energy metabolism in humans. Obesity (Silver Spring), 2007. 15(2): p. 349-55.

Dulloo, A.G., et al., Efficacy of a green tea extract rich in catechin polyphenols and caffeine in increasing 24-h energy expenditure and fat oxidation in humans. Am J Clin Nutr, 1999. 70(6): p. 1040-5.

#4
It’s pretty poor journalism, and certainly about as far from writing an actual informative piece to sprinkle in words like “poison” only to strike them out. Cheap shot? Sucker punch. Wow, big girl. The Entire Herbalife24 range has been NSF Certified for sport, and the entire Herbalife portfolio is in the process of being NSF certified to gaurantee that products meet label claims, and that the products are safe. Far from poison.

#5
You’re at the bottom of the “blogger” world. Your Alexa-rank is…not ranked. Are you the CEO at the company of your day job? Oh wait, you have to work hard to move up in your company too? What a novel concept.

#6
You say, “when you stop taking these products, that lost weight comes hurdling back to attach itself to you.”

THANKS FOR CONFIRMING THE PRODUCTS WORK. Since, you’re saying taking the products helped keep weight off, and when you stop eating them, you put weight back on. Maybe we should stop here?

#7
What “chemicals” are we adding to keep weight off? Like protein? Vitamins? Minerals? Isn’t EVERYTHING in the world a chemical? I mean, that organic quinoa is a mixture of chemicals, chica.

#8
Please kindly provide a reference to your claim that “It's not healthy when highly processed into this crap.” You’re erudite language clearly indicates you’ve read lots of scientific papers. Because the most scholarly articles say otherwise: like these: Happy Reading.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18328408
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20621653
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19324440

#9
Last time we checked our biochemistry text book, Sodium Chloride (aka a molecule of sodium and a molecule of chlorine) is one of the most important and essential-for-life minerals in our body. So, how is it that simply having a chlorine molecule makes something pool water?

#10
FALSE: There is no hydrogenated soy
FALSE: MSG isn’t used, and MSG isn’t autolyzed yeast extract.
FALSE: there is no margarine used

Don’t like artifical flavors? No problem, we have lots or products without them. Your choice. I’m sure you’re the same person who avoids sucralose and colors, but then loads up on “Fro-Yo” which is loaded with sucralose and artifical colors.

#11
We actually agree on something! We promote healthy eating too. We love real food, we love exercise.

Here is our thought: For most people, having an organic, farm-raised, locally-grown prepared meal isn’t practical 3 times a day. So for many (most) of the people, it’s about making better decisions. We are offering a healthier alternative to all the junk people are eating to help them live better lives. Our formula 1 shakes are loaded with protein, low-glycemic carbohydrates, vitmains and minerals. Mix this with some milk and fruit and you have a nutirtious and delicious meal. And, Formula 1 is considered “real food” by the US Government. Just because you can chew something, doesn’t make it real.

Sincerely,

Your leadership
Kenan, Mandy, David, Rodi

Have a wonderful end of month and let's get more customers than EVER AND BECOME THE BEST VERSIONS OF OURSELVES POSSIBLE!!!

Thank you Kenan, David, Mandy, and Rodi for putting this together!!! 

Daily Affirmation #2- Biblical Based

Here is another affirmation to confess over your life (first one on previous post). Shorter and direct if these are things your working on in your life too! Speak this out loud to give it POWER! Set your day with an intention! Line your body, soul, and spirit up! 

I will not be afraid or discouraged today. I have faith in God the Father and feel Him with me today. "Have not I commanded you? Be strong, vigorous, and very courageous. Be not afraid, neither be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go"-Joshua 1:9. "Do no be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord will personally go ahead of you"-Duet 31:8.

I will turn only to God for rest. I will take time each day to be comforted by Him.  "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest"-Matt 11:28. "Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty"-Psalms 91:1.

 I will give God my burdens so I can be free. Free from worldly stress, anxiety, fears, and disappointments. "Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken"-Psalms 55:22

The Lord's Joy is my strength, not my own. "I can do all things through Christ whom gives me strength"-Phil 4:13

I will take time each day to recognize God in my life. "Be still, and know that I am God" -Psalms 46:10

The Lord is helping me become healthier in my mind, soul, and spirit. "Lord my God, I cried to you for help, and you restored my health"-Psalms 30:2

Health Affirmation- Bible Based

Here is a confessional/affirmation I wrote if you want to hang it up somewhere in your house to say in the mornings (I suggest the bathroom mirror & in the car). Confessing energy and health over your body, from a Biblical standpoint. Hope it encourages you and gives you motivation in your day. Bringing focus to your day by starting off with an intention!



God,
            I begin this day in you Lord (prov 16:3). A day full of energy and promise. That today I will remember the beauty I posses(song of songs 4:7); that I am unique(song of songs 4:6, 4:13a); and that I can do anything that I want (Phil 4:13). There is no one like me (song of songs 6:8) I ask in your name for help in time management and for encouraging friendships. Friendships that encourage my motivation (Prov 27:17) (3John2). That I will live the life I want to live today, not tomorrow (Prov 16:9). Understanding that being healthy is not just the workout; but a lifestyle I want to live, and I can accomplish. Your word says the energetic have something to show for their life (Prov 13:4). And that I won’t just merely be healthy, I will have God’s over and abundance. His word says I will “glow” with health and my bones will “vibrate” with life (Prov 3:8)! I accept these things in Jesus name! A sound mind makes for a robust body, but runaway emotions corrode the bones(prov 14:30). I will glorify the Lord with everything I do (1Cor 10:31). Thanking you Lord now for the sweet and refreshing sleep provided to me tonight (Prov 3:24). That when I awake in the morning I will be refreshed and completely re-energized(Prov 12:27)!  That I will not grow weary but continue to live a strong and mighty day to day life(Gal 6:9)(prov 13:11) (Isaiah 58:11-12)!
Accepting all of these things in according to your good will,
Amen!

Galatians 6:9
And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.

Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

3 John 2
We’re the best of friends, and I pray for good fortune in everything you do, and for your good health- that your everyday affairs prosper, as well as your soul!

Song of Songs 4:6
The sweet, fragrant curves of your body, the soft, spiced contours of your flesh.

Song of Songs 4:7
You’re beautiful from head to toe my hear love, and beautiful beyond compare absolutely flawless.

Song of Songs 4:13a
Body & soul, you are paradise, a whole orchard of succulent fruits…

Song of Songs 6:8
There’s no one like her on earth, never has been, never will be.

Proverbs 27:17
You use steel to sharpen steel, and one friend sharpens another.

Proverbs 16:3
Put God in front of your work, then what you’ve planned will take place.

Proverbs 16:9
We plan the way we want to live,  but only God makes us able to live it.

Proverbs 16:26
Appetite is an incentive to work; hunger makes you work all the harder.

Proverbs 14:30
A sound mind makes for a robust body, but runaway emotions corrode the bones.

Proverbs 13:4
Indolence wants it all and has nothing; the energetic have something to show for their lives.

Proverbs 13:11
Easy come, easy go, but steady diligence pays off.

Proverbs 12:27
A lazy life is an empty life, “early to rise” gets the job done.

Proverbs 3:24
When you lie down, you will not be afraid; Yes, you will lie down & your sleep will be sweet.

Proverbs 3:8
Your body will glow with health, your very bones will vibrate with life.

Isaiah 58:11-12
I will always show you where to go. I’ll give you a full life in the emptiest of places-firm muscles strong bones. You’ll be like a well-watered garden, a gurgling spring that never runs dry.
12- You’ll use the old rubble of past lives to build a new, rebuild the foundations from out of your past. You’ll be known as those who can fix anything restore old ruins, rebuild and renovate, make the community livable again.

Proverbs 4:23
Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.

1 Corinthians 10:31
So, whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.