L. Blu Fitness

Lifestyle changes through work, determination and wellness

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The Journey, Part II

So I'm back with an update and some new information.

Let's begin with saying you having to be willing to make changes to figure out what works for YOU.

I completed my 2 week detox and afterwards didn't want to see another smoothie, ever again. But, I took a day of rest and noticed some changes. 1) My sweet tooth is at bay and 2) My desire for carbs has also been put in check. The detox worked, but, I was disappointed because I lost 2 lbs. I also noticed that my weight was doing some weird spiking. I had to tweak a few things based on an issue that I have, Hormonal Imbalance. You see, I stopped taking an all natural supplement ("Save the money!", I thought) that I didn't realize was working so well. It threw me a curve ball and kicked my ass. After a particularly bad week, I went back to what worked and did some more. I will get more specific in my next entry.

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L. Blu’s Blueberry Ginger Smoothie Recipe - 1 cup coconut water - 1 cup blueberries - ½ inch cube of fresh ginger - 1 scoop of protein powder (birthday cake flavor) - tbsp flaxseed oil

- 1 tbsp chia seeds Blend all ingredients well until smooth. Add chia seeds and blend for another 30 seconds. I use my smoothie setting then blend on liquify for 30 seconds. Enjoy!

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Day 1: Smoothie Shakedown

I began my first day of The Fat Flush Smoothie Shakedown with blueberry ginger and strawberry spinach smoothies. One smoothie for breakfast, one for lunch and a dinner with loads of veggies (2 small snacks in between). I navigated around my chia seed issue (it's a texture thing) by putting them in last. So far so good. Loved the blueberry ginger smoothie the best so I will share the recipe. #smoothieshakedown #blueberryginger #dayonedown

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Back On Track (a new journey)!

Sometimes life takes over and you lose it. I am no stranger to this. For the past week, I have been working on setting the foundation for going into the remainder of the year with a stronger, leaner and more mentally focused self. This is Day 1 of my "Smoothie Shakedown" plan. Since my stomach was irritated, I had to delay the start by a couple of days. My energy has been a little low, but, I'm on the mend. Stay tuned for more information and sharing about my journey.

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Let the planning begin! #afterIgetmyrest #alwaysthinking

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Good Morning! Early morning cardio before these temps go up. A great start to the day. 🏃❤💕

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I needed this message! Sometimes those fortune cookies hit the nail on the head. Other times not so much, LOL. #workingonmygoals #timetodoit #steppingitup

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Good morning! It's a new day. #dreambig #smilebig #thinkbig

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Throwback. I honestly can't wait to get back to my jewelry work. Going in a different direction can be hard, especially when you have to place some things on hold. In the end, life will be awesome! #onholdnotdone #mustbecreative #recreatingme #lifestylechanges #necessaryforhappiness #tbt

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When you are working on you, you have no time to compete with others. My competition is myself so that I can be a better me. #realtalk #thinkingaloud #latenightthoughts

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Getting back on track and taking a mental break from all the happenings. Last night's power walk and my early morning workout have me back in the game. #mybreak #seekyourstrengths #emotionaloverload #timetogetup #tomakechange #youmustfocus

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What a difference a year makes when you put your mind to something and go for it. Me doing my silly girl with Snoopy last year and now this year. I woke up feeling fussy, tired and busted this morning, then I saw last year's picture in my memories.🤗🤗🏋 #myreminder #keepgoing #myjourney #fitchick #moretocome #newgoals

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My main beverage of choice is water, especially these days. I do love a really good iced tea and instead of picking up some specialty tea bags that I saw I decided to make my own flavored iced tea. This is a strawberry basil green tea sweetened with honey. Today was a mentally grueling day and this made me feel a little better. #strawberrybasiltea #limitedsugar #backtowater

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I often have to remind myself of some things. Change never comes in a pretty package. It often comes by way of ugly circumstances. Sometimes you can step right into it, but, most times you have to get your mind right, make hard and scary decisions, and focus on the real ish. #useyourhead #workthatsaber #therightway #changeisnoteasy #andthiscameoutmyhead #memegeneratorsmeantrouble #toocreativeformyowngood

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I often ask myself what my purpose is. I think this pretty much sums it up. And, they decided to try that cute shade of lipstick too. #seriouslythough #butneversoserious #thatIgetabighead #plusIlovemysillygirl #inspirationalgirl

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Workout done! New level 2 routine on deck and my pink Chucks are too cute! Gotta challenge yourself and keep it fresh. #HIITworkout #getmoving #myChucks #WonderWoman

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I've set some pretty high goals for myself. I've come a long way! To put on a tank and show my arms was a huge accomplishment for me. Now to wear a shirt that is actually my size, not 2 sizes too big, and shows my waist is a huge deal for me. Three weeks ago, I made some changes and am continuing on my journey. I've had to navigate around some hormonal snafus as well (cake was trying to take me down). All of this is due to the goals that I continuously give myself. My new shirt pretty much tells you where I reside right now. Know that just because you are over 40, it doesn't mean that you can't kill it. If you fall off the horse, get back up. Find your motivation! #motivated #letsgetit #Imonrestriction #myshirtdroppingfbombs #hadtolettheunicorngo #thatgirlwastoosweet