Here is my story about a journey to achieve weight loss goals and a healthy lifestyle less than 1 year after having a baby. 
I’ve come a long way from where I began.  I think back to where I was 5 years ago, the struggle with my food addiction that led me to an unhealthy, unhappy lifestyle.  Now, with the choice I made to become healthy, I have no regrets! 

I woke up early every morning for 90+ days to eat my oatmeal with cinnamon and have my 4 egg whites… Having my 12 raw almonds for my snacks and chicken or fish for lunch, with my healthy carb (brown rice or sweet potato), more almonds a few hours later and then dinner (chicken, fish, bison or lean turkey).  My late night snack with my Herbalife Formula 1 and PDM. 
Drinking a minimum of a gallon of water a day, 1 hour of cardio workout daily and then strength training and toning.  I have done so many squats, sit-ups, crunches and fire hydrants that it just became routine.  Morning squats before showering, afternoon lunges to the bathroom and sit-ups while playing with my 6 month old. 

Before I started on this journey, I was always tired and without energy.  A month into the routine my energy came roaring back.  I was bouncing around the house, trying to get a minimum of 10,000 steps a day.  Walking everywhere, to the park, the store and around the block 4 times a day.  All while working in my nutrition club and juggling my 2 kids between school and activities.
  
And then the results started to come… 2lbs, 5lbs, 10lbs, 20lbs, 40lbs and a total weight loss of 55 LBS!
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Finally the day came where at then at the age of 41, with a 6 month old baby and an 11 year old, I competed in my first bikini competition the past weekend and won 3rd place. 

Was it on of the most challenging thing I had ever done?  Heck YES!

Did I want to give up?  Heck YES, but I did not.  I couldn’t, I made my decision with no regrets! 

Thank you to my inspiring coaches and mentors, Brian & Cari Treat and everyone who pushed me, motivated me and BELIEVED in me, (yes, I am tearing up right now) 

I lost 55lbs, 4 sizes and my body fat went from 30% to 15%.

If you are where I was and want to be where I am, just know that this road will lead to a happy healthier you.  There is hope and it’s about the decisions you make while on your journey.  Message me if you want help on your personal quest to be healthy!

karen@thrivelodi.com

Herbalife24® CR7 Drive – Acai Berry 29 oz. (810 g)

Overview
Rapidly fuel your workouts and enhance hydration! CR7 Drive is a contemporary sports drink, without any artificial flavors or sweeteners. It is light tasting and formulated to provide three components necessary for performance: enhanced hydration, metabolism-supporting Vitamin B12, and energy.

Key Benefits

• Enhances hydration with 320 mg of vital electrolytes lost during exercise
• Brain-fueling glucose helps promote quick and accurate game-time decision-making.
• Easy-to-digest carbohydrate blend helps fuel muscles and sustain energy levels.
• Lightly flavored with no artificial flavors or sweeteners
• NSF tested and Certified for Sport®*

 
Details
CR7 Drive unique blend of vital electrolytes – 135 mg sodium, 125 mg potassium and 60 mg magnesium – enhances hydration while providing 50 calories; formulated with ingredients that help support top performance.

Usage
Consume pre-competition to top off energy systems, or during exercise to fuel and get the most out of your workouts. Mix one scoop (13.5 g) per 8 fl. oz. of water

Fast Facts

• Four-carb blend to provide a mixture of carbohydrates to help performance
• Contains 50% DV of methylcobalamin, the biologically active form of Vitamin B12
• Formulated with vital electrolytes to help enhance hydration
• Colored with juice from real purple carrots and grapes