Beachbody's 3 Day Refresh Review

My 3 Day Refresh Results are IN & I AM SO EXCITED to share! There is something so rewarding about accomplishing what you set out to do! (& most of the time this feeling takes WAY LONGER than 3 days!!!) =)  I have always been intrigued by "cleanses" but being a SERIAL-QUITTER in my former life, I never tried one for fear of failure... those doubts and fears did not go away, I simply chose to ignore them...

It was NOT easy - we are literally bombarded with temptation on a DAILY BASIS...BUT I stayed focused on my goal of breaking bad habits and detoxifying my body...and I made it through to the other side!
 

I was forced WAY out of my comfort zone, I tested my willpower, I learned more about myself {I went 3 whole days WITHOUT meat!!!} and in the end I felt incredibly EMPOWERED!

If you are looking to kick start weight loss and create better habits this is great "mini" option!

Here is a quick rundown of my experience:

Day One was pretty easy - I was so pumped about trying the refresh it literally flew by...

I followed the eating/drinking schedule to a T  (with one notable & very important exception - I did NOT DRINK the *optional* herbal teas) - DRINK THE TEA!!!!!  Even IF you feel like you are going to float away... DRINK THE TEA - I skipped it because honestly half your body weight in water + the shakes + the Fiber drink is SOOOOO MUCH - but I paid the price, I got a debilitating headache & ended up just going to bed at like 9PM (which for me is totally uncharacteristic) - I really do not do alot of caffeinated beverages so I did not think my body would miss caffeine at all BUT I needed that TEA!

Day Two was harder because I could not shake the headache (eventually I ended up taking some Tylenol because I was struggling to function - at that point I probably should have added in the *optional* herbal teas but I was not thinking clearly...and on Day Two I had skipped the additional *optional* liquids AGAIN)...

Day Three was THEE HARDEST.  It was Sunday & for me that means church & brunch...drinking my Fiber Sweep at Bonefish instead of enjoying a bun-less Kobe Beef Egg Burger was absolutely BRUTAL... =) but not surprisingly not impossible...

I have to admit, even though I did not do it for weight loss, I was BLOWN AWAY by the results...I would totally do this program again if I had an event coming up or wanted to beat the belly bloat after a vacay...

It is a bit labor intensive eating every hour or so and I would suggest that you do it during a period of time when you have less social commitments (hehe) BUT it was TOTALLY doable & I found a few AMAZING recipes that I am going to add to our rotation! <3

Healthy Head to Toe - DIY Protein Hair Mask

It's TRUE, the wear and tear of a regular workout regimen can wreak havoc on even the best cared for tresses... 

But do NOT use that as an excuse to skip your workouts!

Here is a rich, PH balanced DIY protein hair conditioner that leaves your hair soft and shiny, and strengthens dry breaking hair. {& you probably already have all the ingredients required!}

 

 

Step 1: separate egg yolks from whites, I used 3 because my hair is pretty long

 

 

Step 2: add 2 tbsp. of extra virgin olive oil

 

 

Step 3: gently beat the egg yolks with the olive oil (you can dilute the mixture by adding 1/4 cup of water)

 

Step 4: scoop up a small amount and run it through your hair, slowly massage mask into your scalp, leave on for 15 to 20 minutes to absorb nutrients

Why olive oil for your hair? Olive oil improves the elasticity, conditions and reduces frizz.

Why egg yolk for your hair? Egg yolk makes your hair softer, silkier and more manageable, and the added strength from the protein prevents breakage. Your hair will also have more volume and will reflect light better, making it shinier.

If you are looking for a great weekly deep conditioner that's super cheap and easy this is a MUST TRY! <3