Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Shakeology While Pregnant & Nursing ~ Is it safe??

Ok.. so.. Shakeology while preggo! I am NOT a doctor.. obviously! These are just my observations, research, and opinions! I am always open to new credible info too, so if you have anything feel free to leave a comment below or send me a message. I also have a video on this topic added to my to do list since it seems to come up A LOT! I have been running around all day and even snuck in a nap so you don’t want to see my face on camera right now lol!
For those of you that don’t know I have two wonderful princesses and a third on the way! I am currently 22 weeks along with said third princess. :) If you want more information on my pregnancies histories and issues I’ve had with them I have a post coming your way and you can also leave me a comment below!

Ok Enough about all that.. let’s get into what you came here for..
The average pregnant woman should have NO issue drinking Shakeology! This obviously does not include high risk pregnancies (depending on the risk factors), specific health issues, or allergies! Let’s just assume we are using common sense here! Do read the paragraph further below marked with an * on Vitamin A since that is the concern I hear most often! In fact in a normal pregnancy Shakeo is better for you than a lot of things you might already putting into your body.. fast food, ice cream, soda, “eating for two”, etc! (I too am guilty of all of those things at one point or another!!!) Shakeo is actually going to help you with a lot of that by curbing cravings and giving you & baby really good nutritional value. Even though I eat pretty healthy most of the time these days my shake is still the quickest, easiest, and healthiest meal of my day!

You might be wondering what Shakeo has done for me that has me soooo in love with it… to the point where I refuse to miss a day drinking it!
My top 5 personal benefits (This could go on for pages upon pages if I didn't limit it to the top 5!!):
#1 Morning Sickness & Nausea!! It made a HUGE difference in my morning sickness! To the tune of I could maybe keep on meal a day down and barely any water… I was sooo miserable and could barely function. I was so dehydrated that I almost had to go into the ER multiple times. Within a couple days of drinking my shake I was able to not only keep it down but keep down about 75% of my meals and function mostly normally again! If I stopped drinking it for a few days my morning sickness would come roaring right back. ( I did begrudgingly test this twice just for curiosity’s sake… let me tell you it was not pretty!)
#2 Nutrients!!  I still can’t keep my prenatal down so Shakeo gives me the majority of what I need to be getting. I add in Folic Acid (This is KEY! All pregnant women or women trying to conceive should be taking folic acid daily. Shakeo has folic acid but not up to the recommended level for pregnancy.), high quality fish oil, and iron ( I hemorrhage quite a bit after delivery so my doctor watches my iron levels like a hawk. For most women this probably wouldn't be an issue.)
#3 Digestion! The next biggie for me isn't something a lot of people want to talk about but if you struggle with this especially during pregnancy it is something you want an answer to! Digestive issues! I know.. gross.. but the struggle is real my friends! I have terrible issues with this during pregnancy and Shakeo has seriously changed my guts for the better! I have not had a single discomfort or issue in this department since drinking my Shakeo daily.. not one! I have tried so many things with very limited relief so I was soooo happy to find a solution. (This got tested when I would stopped drinking my shake for the few days  I was testing the nausea factor as well.. same outcome!) I also suffer from extremely bad heartburn and acid reflux and was on daily meds + my max dose of tums.. I was still very uncomfortable. This symptom has been cut in half or even more actually. I was able to half my dose of daily meds and rarely take tums now.. and I’m rarely uncomfortable!!
#4 ENERGY & SLEEP!! You preggos know what I’m talking about!! Especially if you are chasing other kiddos around and/or have a busy schedule! I am not doing caffeine this time around so finding ways to help boost my energy in a more natural way has been so key for me! (I didn't do caffeine with Jocalyn and tried out limited caffeine with Alaeyna. Needless to say I’m sticking with no caffeine or extremely limited amounts for this pregnancy and any future ones!) Just to be clear I am not talking about icky jittery fake energy bursts or “energy” with horrid crashes and withdrawals! I have general and consistent higher energy levels daily. It doesn't take off right after I drink my shake like coffee would.. I just notice it anytime I’m awake. :) Don’t worry this won’t make it so you can’t sleep! I actually sleep 2-3x better than I used to too!
#5 Cravings!!! Ok confession time.. don’t judge me!!! For a while I was totally that girl that could eat 3-4 cupcakes and still be considering eating another one.. not to mention the ice cream and whatever else I wanted or that was around. This has been an up and down struggle with me for a very long time. I have had success controlling it in the past but typically that was sheer will power and proper diet.. but the cravings never really went away. I am not joking you when I tell you that my daughter will offer me a bite of cupcake or ice cream and I genuinely do not want it… say what!?! Honest truth! Once in a while I will want something but it doesn't feel uncontrollable or overwhelming at all. I couldn't believe what a huge difference Shakeo made in my cravings! Even more so that it wasn’t just for sweets but just for “bad” food options in general. It is so much easier to stay on track when I am not constantly battling the cravings and feeling deprived!! I still sometimes can’t believe what a difference it has made for me!

So there are my top five reasons haha… if you can’t tell I’m very passionate about my beloved Shakeo and I hope after reading my reasons you can understand why! It has made such a huge difference in my daily life and I cringe to think about going back to the way I used to feel without it.

*THE CATCH!!! Haha just kidding! The only thing I would say that you do need to be aware of and careful with while pregnant (concerning this) is your vitamin A levels! What am I talking about?? You definitely want vitamin A in your diet in general and while pregnant but too high of levels of a certain kind of Vitamin A can cause birth defects and other issues with pregnancy. Don’t freak out! Shakeo contains the beta-carotene version of Vitamin A which is not the kind that causes issues!!! I think this is a great thing to be aware of in pregnancy so I'll give you a little more info below if you want.
I tell all of my pregnant customers to do their research and do what they and their doctor feel is best. From my own research and talking with several of my own doctors I have found that depending on who it is (like just about anything in pregnancy) you will find a variety of answers. The huge majority of this research will tell you that you want to stay within a range of 2500IU and 10,000IU of Vitamin A (retinol or retinoids form)
 per day. If you are breastfeeding your minimum will jump up to 4000IU per day. As you are seeing there are different kinds of vitamin A. The simplest and easiest article to explain this, that I have found, is this one HERE I would encourage you to read it! What does this mean for you?? Prenatals combined with you daily Shakeo are completely safe with your daily limits for Vitamin A!!! I have looked at several prenatal labels and have yet to see one that would cause you to exceed the safe levels… now there could be one out there so check your own labels!
For me.. I prefer to just drink my daily Shakeo (especially since I can’t keep the dang prenatal down 19 out of 20 times anyways) and forgo the prenatal vitamin. I do add in folic acid since that is the only thing I don't quite get enough of vitamin wise for pregnancy with my Shakeo. This is completely up to you and your doctor.. whatever you feel comfortable with!   

While this has been a bit long I genuinely hope that it has helped you! If you are like me you want all the information before making a decision and so I have given you my 100% HONEST option! Yes, I am a Beachbody coach and I do “sell” Shakeo as well as other amazing products our company has to offer. That being said I would never use something or promote something that I didn’t 100% believe in and be willing to use myself. Not only that but I would never want you to use or try something that wasn’t safe or wasn’t something you wanted or needed. In fact haha when I signed up I decided not to mention a peep about what I was doing to anyone until I had a chance to form my own unbiased opinion. Not only did I discuss it with two of my doctors but I also did my own research as well as testing it myself for a whole month. To be honest I was completely prepared to cancel and get my refund with the 30 day empty bag money back guarantee!  As you can tell that didn’t end up being the case and I’m soooo happy every day that I decided to give it an honest chance. :)

Note: I also use Shakeo while breastfeeding for those of you that are wondering about that topic as well! I am actually currently still breastfeeding Alaeyna! My doctor and I also have 0 issues with this! I have also seen some great benefits in this area as well! If you would like me to do a post with more detail on this please just comment below and let me know!

Take care and thanks for checking in!!

-KK

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Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Too sick to get off the couch - Chicken and Rice Soup


We have been sick several times this spring and I needed a recipe that was super simple, healthy, and delish for us to survive on! I threw this together and thankfully wrote it down because it turned out really good! I hope you keep away the germs but if you can’t I hope this brings some comfort! I have also been making this for friends who are sick. Enjoy!

4 Large or aprox 3.5lbs Cooked Chicken Breasts Cubed or shredded (I prefer shredded!)
1 Bag Baby Carrots diced
2 Small Celery Bunches diced
1 Box Swanson Tuscan Chicken Flavor Infused Broth
1 Box Swanson Chicken Broth
1 Box Swanson Vegetable Broth
4 Cups Rice Cooked (2 Cups uncooked)
2 tsp Onion Powder
2 tsp Montreal Chicken Seasoning
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp White Pepper
1 tsp Himalayan Pink Salt
3 Bay Leaves
Large Crockpot (I love using liners!) or Large Soup Pot

You can make this in the crockpot or in a pot on the stove depending on your preference! If you do make it in the crock pot make sure you add the rice last before serving or you will end up with a crockpot of mush… don’t ask how I know this!

-Start the rice cooking.
-Start cooking chicken (see tip below) and either cube or shred. Try my super simple shredded chicken recipe here.
- Add the three boxes of broth and seasonings to the crockpot or pot. Turn crockpot on high or turn stove on med high for a pot.
-Dice Carrots and Celery and add to broth (see tip below)
-The chicken should be done by this point. Chop or shred (see tip below) and add to soup.
-For the crockpot cook on high for 4 hours or for stove top cook at a low rolling boil with lid off for 30-45 minutes until veggies are done.
-Add cooked rice and serve. Do not add the rice until just before serving!
-I like to sprinkle a little bit of finely diced cilantro over my bowl!

Tips!
*I prefer Jasmine Rice over Brown Rice when I’m sick since it sits a bit better on my tummy.
*If I’m not using my shredded chicken recipe this is how I cook the chicken. Put some avocado oil (my favorite) in a pan and heat on medium. Cut the chicken in half to make it thinner and lay in the pan so there isn’t any overlap. Cover with ½ cup lemon juice and sprinkle with Montreal Chicken Seasoning. Flip halfway through. The lemon juice is going to help the chicken be tender and juicy.
*When I am in a hurry or super sick and don’t have the energy I use the food processor to dice the carrots and celery. You can also do this with the cooked chicken to save time cubing it.

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Super Easy Crockpot Shredded Chicken


My friend gave me the basics for this recipe and it is one of my go tos! You can easily alter this to your liking by adding more spices or a marinade to it as well. It is a super simple, easy, and versatile recipe. Once the chicken is cooked and shredded you can use it in so many recipes, on salads, mixed with BBQ or made into Chicken Salad for sandwiches. The possibilities are endless and it is especially a great time saver if you meal prep! I like to make a big batch and freeze the extra for quick use later.

4-5lbs of Chicken (I use chicken breast for simplicity and lower fat content)
3 Cups Lemon Juice + a few splashes (Don’t freak out!! The chicken will not turn out super lemony!! The lemon juice just helps make it super tender and juicy!)
3 Tbls Montreal Chicken Seasoning
2 tsp Tony’s
2 tsp Garlic Powder
2 tsp Onion Powder
(My favorite add on: Add a packet of McCormick Island Woodfire Grill Seasoning. Once you try it this way you might never go back! It also adds a bit stronger flavor so keep that in mind if you are going to be using it in a recipe.)

-Mix dry seasonings together in small bowl
-Put the crockpot liner in (see tips below)
-Add two cups lemon juice
-Add a layer of chicken with minimal overlap
-Pour a half cup lemon juice over top of chicken and generously sprinkle with dry seasoning mix
-Layer the rest of the chicken on top
-Pour a half cup lemon juice over top of chicken and generously sprinkle with dry seasoning mix
-Cook on high for four hours
-Remove chicken (carefully as it should fall apart as you are pulling it out) and place in a mixing bowl
-Shred chicken - It should fall apart. I just use two forks to pull at it.
-Add 3-4 cups of the broth from the crockpot to the shredded chicken and mix together

Tips!
-I love to use a crock pot liner to make clean up extra easy. You can find my post here for my favorite liners and crock pot.
-I make big batches of these and freeze into meal or cooking portions to save time.
-You can use this chicken in just about any recipe that calls for chicken without the flavor coming through strongly. If you want to use different seasonings or stronger ones to have the flavor come through more you definitely can!

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Thursday, December 4, 2014

Updates and Hitting the Refresh Button!

Well life has been a super crazy whirl wind! Life, traveling, more traveling, being sick off and on for over a month, family in town for Thanksgiving, and just everything! Instead of trying to catch up on everything I’m going to just hit the reset button and start adding new things! I’m switching up my Instagram accounts to add a personal account(KieranKMagana) and public one (FaithInFairyTales) so if you are a family member or friend that doesn’t want to see my other posts go ahead and request my private account! I have oh so many posts and ideas coming your way! Here are a few; tons of makeup, a fun picture project, some new workouts to include how to deal with an abdominal separation (diastasis recti), some really yummy recipes, and some super cute outfits for the kiddos! I hope you are as excited as I am! Do you have any requests? Next up! November Favorites!

Much love!
-KK
P.S. My computer has been acting like it is on its last leg. Any awesome recommendations for a new laptop? I’ve thought about going MAC but my issue with that is my husband can’t go that way and he uses my computer from time to time and I don’t want him to have to switch back and forth. Is it worth it? Thoughts?
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Monday, July 28, 2014

Post-Partum Fitness Plan - Week 1

Week 1
It is well past time to start getting serious about building my muscle back up! I used to be at the gym 5-6 days a week and absolutely loved it. I miss that. I worked out all the way through my pregnancy with Jocalyn but I had a difficult time really getting into my workouts again after I healed from the delivery. I have been off and on working out here and there ever since. I was really starting to get motivated to get my muscle back and starting working toward my fitness and body image goals about a year ago. We had been trying for another baby and when we got pregnant I didn't keep working toward my goals like I wanted to. I won’t get into all the details but I didn't work out too often throughout my pregnancy for several reasons. I really wanted to start working towards my goals again after healing from delivery. And here we are.. I am starting to heal and feel better from my delivery with Alaeyna. As much as it seems like a great idea to just get going full tilt again I know that isn't practical or smart for me right now. I want to build up to 5-6 workouts per week so that I can set myself up for success and avoid injury. I also want to give my body time to adjust so it doesn't affect my milk supply. (I am exclusively breast feeding Alaeyna and maintaining my milk for her is my number 1 priority in this fitness journey.)
I am going to start off just fitting in 1 workout a week and starting adding an extra workout to my schedule every two weeks. This sounds particularly slow.. and it is. But I figure that I can start off slow and if it is going well then I can always increase the speed depending on my results and milk supply. At this rate I will be fitting in 5-6 workouts a week 10-12 weeks from now or 2-3 months.
My goals are to; increase overall tone, work on my upper arms (damn that wiggle!), flatten my stomach, decrease the size of my waist, and I specifically really want to build the muscle back up in my legs and butt. This is a lot but you have to have big goals if you want any chance of big results. It may take time but I will get there!
I have decided to share workouts and updates on the blog to help keep myself accountable for at least 14 weeks and to help give ideas for those of you that are working on your own goals. Weight loss while exclusively breast feeding can be extremely tricky for me and I haven’t come across very many stories or suggestions for it. I’m sure they are out there but I haven’t found many. I will also posting my workouts on Instagram, Facebook, and Pintrest if you would like to follow along at any of those places.
I will be posting my workouts in three main categories; legs and butt, upper body, and cardio. I have a few other workouts in my previous posts here if you would like to check that out.
Lower body is what I want to start working on first and because they have always been my favorite workouts, we will start there! I really want to build a better booty! I was talking to my hubby about my workout ideas and he came up with this workout to help. Since I’m only working out once a week at this point the workout is a little more intense than I normally would want it to be for just getting started again. Also I will just be doing this workout with bodyweight except for the deadlifts in which I will be using a 5lb dumbbell in each hand. If you are more advanced than I am then you could certainly add weight to this workout.
Post Workout: It looked pretty straightforward but when I got done with it I definitely felt it! There were a few rough parts and I had to take extra rests to complete all the reps but it felt so good to accomplish this workout. I thought about workout out at home but instead the girls and I walked to the little fitness center instead. It was nice for them to get out and it added a 25 minute round trip walk for me. I made sure to drink an extra Nalgene of water (64oz) on the walk home and have a protein shake made with milk as soon as we arrived home.
Notes:
Please always check with your doctor when it comes to any kind of fitness or diet changes.
I am not a professional. This is simply my journey to achieve my personal fitness goals.
I welcome positive and encouraging comments. If you have any ideas, suggestions, or something that worked well for you I would love to hear them. Negative and rude remarks will be removed.
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Sunday, July 27, 2014

June Beauty Favorites


Mac Impassioned(Amplified Cream) - This little lippy is just such a perfect summer color! I can’t get enough of it!! It can look pretty intimidating in the tube but once you get it on it is super wearable and gorgeous. I get compliments  on this lip color every time I wear it. I also haven’t found another quite like this one, which makes me like it even more. (The pictures are not even close to doing it justice. I’m going to have to get some better pictures.)
 
Stila One Step CorrectPrimer - I have been using this little wonder for a few months now and I love it more and more every time I use it. I have never really been impressed by a primer before. Somehow this little magic wonder knows exactly which areas of my face need what and adjust accordingly. This not only evens out a lot of my redness, brightens, and handles any other discoloration but it really makes my foundation go on so smoothly and stay in place. It feels hydrating and nourishing without being oily or heavy feeling.  I even wear this sometimes if I’m not wearing foundation just to even out my skin. I LOVE IT!
Cover Girl LashExact Mascarain Very Black - I am thinking they are discontinuing this wonder product! It started getting hard to find in store so I have been stocking up whenever I come across it. It looks like I can still get it on Amazon though.. chalk up another win for Amazon!  I have been using this mascara for years and years and it never fails me. It is so much nicer than even high end mascaras and I don’t know how I’m going to find a replacement for it. The only mascara I’ve found that I even sort of like (drugstore and high end) is the Benefit They’re Real! Mascara. If you have any suggestions leave them in the comments below. 
Laura Mercier Smooth Finish Foundation Powder - This powder makes everything else I’ve used look like child’s play. I use it to set my foundation and it is amazing. It goes on so smoothly and you can build it up without getting any cakeyness whatsoever. My foundation shade is really difficult to match and this somehow balances most of my foundations perfectly so the color is on point. It adds just enough coverage and a beautiful finish to the skin. My other face products blend so smoothly over it. I can’t say enough good things about this little gem!
Johnson’s Baby CreamyOil Cocoa & Shea Butter - This lotion is inexpensive and it works wonders on my sensitive dry skin. I didn’t use this during my pregnancy with Alaeyna and even though I was 10 pounds smaller I got some pretty intense stretch marks. I really attribute that to the products I was using. I used so many other lotions for my belly this time around and none of them even compared. This and the mommy oil do wonders for my skin and I refuse to be without them ever again.
GlamGlow PowerMudDualCleanse Treatment - GlamGlow is my favorite when it comes to masks! As soon as this came out I had to get my hands on it.. or it on my face! Haha sorry too much? Glam Glow did not disappoint with this addition to their impressive line. I just can’t even say enough good things. My skin hasn’t felt so deeply cleaned and yet refreshed and hydrated at the same time since.. well I can’t remember when it has felt so wonderful. Sign up for their email list or follow me on Instagram for coupon codes. I usually try and post them when I get them or find one. These masks are worth every pretty penny. You can read all about it’s amazing wonderfulness on their site.
First Aid Beauty (FAB)Face Cleanser - I have very sensitive skin and have rosacea which is usually mild but can flare up in an instant. Not only does this face wash do its job well but I have noticed a huge difference in my redness and healing spots on my face. This keeps my skin clean and wonderfully calm at the same time. Bonus is that it removes eye makeup easily and thoroughly as well.
OPI I Just Can’t Cope-Acabana - So fun and summery without being the typical pink or coral color. It lasts quite a while and goes on beautifully. I love painting this color on my toes and so does Jocalyn. It seriously looks so cute on her little feet!
MAC Lipstick in Pure Heroin - Go check out the Lorde collection at MAC right now! It is only online and consists of a lipstick and eyeliner. I really like both products but especially the lip color. It is called Pure Heroin and I have only worn it once since it is summer right now but once fall rolls around I know that it is going to get a lot of use! If you want to see swatches and a comparison of Pure Heroin and Heroin check out my post here.

What were your favorites this month? 

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MAC Lorde Collection & Pure Heroine vs. Heronine

I simply love purple! So when I saw this collection coming out I was really excited. I am probably not going to wear it much right now in the summer but I am really looking forward to wearing it in the fall. Which speaking of I really don’t understand why MAC wouldn’t have waited to release this until the fall anyway.. but that is just me. Lorde’s signature look consists of black winged liner and a dark purple lip. The collection consists of Penultimate, a black felt tip liquid liner and a darker glossier version of their popular Heroine (Matte) lipstick called Pure Heroine (Amplified). I enjoy both products and think they were simple and well done. The liner is not super opaque and is a softer black which normally I wouldn’t like but it makes it a little easier to pull off on my fair skin. The liner has a nice fine tip for precise application, goes on easily, and most importantly doesn’t seem to bleed like other liquid and pen liners I have tried. The lipstick is beautiful and very comfortable to wear. It has a slight sheen/gloss to it with great color payoff. I already have several makeup looks in mind for this little beauty when the weather cools off. I have taken comparison pictures of Pure Heroine and Heroine for you to see the difference. 
SWATCHES
Top: Pure Heroine
Bottom: Heroine
No Flash
Right: Pure Heroine
Left: Heroine
Flash
Right: Pure Heroine
Left: Heroine
Leave a comment and let me know what your favorite lipstick is or better yet what your favorite purple lipstick or gloss is! 

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