Arbonne 30 Days To Healthy Living Challenge: Week One

Thursday, November 8, 2018

First of all, you may be wondering..

What is the Arbonne 30 Days To Healthy Living Challenge?

It is a nutrition program that focuses on alkalizing your body, correcting gut health and eliminating toxins, thereby jump starting a healthy living lifestyle. For 30 days, you eliminate gluten and dairy from your diet, replace 1-2 meals with Arbonne protein shakes, and essentially “eat clean”. The goal is that after 30 days, you will have increased energy levels, weight loss, improved digestion, less bloating, clearer skin, and better sleep.

I decided to try the Arbonne 30 Days To Health Living Challenge for one reason: accountability. I’ve been saying since January that I need to lose weight, exercise, make healthier choices, etc. And I can do it for a few days, but I inevitably fall back into my old habits. I figured that by committing to this program for 30 days, I would not only (hopefully) reap the benefits but I would also prove to myself that I could actually do it.

While I did sign up to be a consultant (yay discounted prices!), this will be a totally honest review. I plan to check in weekly with my results, thoughts, etc.

What Is Included in the 30 Day Program?

Arbonne 30 Days to Healthy Living Review

I decided to purchase the whole program so that both myself and Jordan could share it. For 30 days, it includes:

  • 2 bags of protein (we chose chocolate and vanilla)
  • 40 servings of Detox Tea
  • 2 boxes of Fizz Sticks (we chose pomegranate and citrus)
  • A bag of daily Fibre Boost
  • 1 month supply of Digestion Plus
  • 1 week Body Cleanse or 1 can of Greens powder (I chose the cleanse)

This is enough for one month if you are doing two shakes, two tea and two fizz sticks each day. We each do one shake, and I typically do one tea and one fizz stick, therefore this could potentially last two months, or you could choose to save money and split it with a friend.

Week One Thoughts

Not gonna lie, the first few days were a little rough.

I had sampled the vanilla shake prior to buying it and I knew it was really yummy. I’ve tried many, many protein shakes before and I’ve either a) hated the taste, or b) had stomach issues after. The Arbonne shakes actually taste delicious. As a rule, I’m a chocolate fan while Jordan is a vanilla person so I decided to order one of each. Surprisingly (in his case), he actually prefers the chocolate. To compromise we’ve been mixing the chocolate and vanilla half-and-half because we still get the chocolate taste which we both want.

I drink my shake for breakfast (with the added fibre boost and digesion plus), while Jordan typically has his for lunch. For a few days, we both found ourselves really hungry a couple hours later. However, that has now subsided and we both feel sustained until our next meal. I guess our bodies just needed to adjust!

If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve probably seen me talking about the fizz sticks. They are my favouite thing. They are a great replacement for coffee (or soda, in my case) and not only do they taste great (not too sweet), but they give you energy and alertness as well. Pomegranate is my favourite while Jordan prefers the citrus.

The detox tea is a nice tea to drink after a meal. I feel like it really settles my stomach and because it’s caffeine-free, I can drink it in the evening. I’ve also replaced my regular morning tea with this. It has a peppermint-herbal kind of taste. It’s not the best taste ever but it’s tolerable.

I’ve been finding my IBS acting up this week, even though the digestion plus contains pre/probiotics which is what I take for my IBS. I added my own prebiotic pill back into my morning routine but things still haven’t gone back to normal yet. I’ve also swapped out my cashew milk with water in my shakes the last couple days to see if that makes any difference. It seems like it may be improving slightly.

After the first two days, we had to pick up some “healthy”(ish) snacks. I’ll share all of those in a later post but we’ve been much happier since adding a couple munchies to our diet. Our meals are basically just our regular meals except we’ve swapped white rice for brown and sweet potato for white potato (which we tended to do anyway).

We did cheat a little bit, so I would say we followed the program 80/20. I had a meal out at Moxies where I ordered a delicious tuna salad, which I never would have done before. We also had a celebratory supper for Jordan’s convocation and I ordered salmon and mashed potato. The potato technically wasn’t allowed but old me would have ordered steak and fries, so it was still a healthier choice. I also had a fresh baked bread roll that evening and it was so worth it.

I’ve hidden all the leftover Halloween candy and chocolate as well as our favourite chips. I haven’t really been tempted by alcohol thus far, but I might have a drink this weekend. I think that as long as we follow the program with the 80/20 mindset, we will be okay.

Week One Results

I don’t plan to measure myself or take photos again until the end of the program but we’ve been weighing ourselves regularly. Probably a little too often. I was actually lower on my 5th day (finally breaking my plateau!) but then I gained a little back, for a total loss of 3.6lbs this week. Jordan has lost exactly 6lbs! Overall, we are both pleased with the results thus far (though neither of us feel as if we look any different yet) and we are looking forward to what the next three weeks bring.

You can check out my Arbonne shop HERE and feel free to get in touch if you have any questions about the 30 day program or any other products that you see.

 

FabFitFun Subscription Box Fall 2018

Sunday, November 4, 2018

This post contains affiliate links.

What is FabFitFun?

FabFitFun is a quarterly subscription box that features a mix of lifestyle, beauty, fashion, fitness, and wellness products. Each box costs $49.99 US + $8 shipping to Canada (free shipping to the US) and contains over $200 worth of product. I love FabFitFun because it provides a variety of different products that are all full-size and includes many well-known brands.

I was previously subscribed to FabFitFun in the past and Jordan gifted me another subscription for my birthday this year. Click here and use code “WINTERFUN” to save $10 off your first box (you get $200 worth of products for only $39.99 US!).

FabFitFun Fall 2018 Box

Here’s what I received my Fall 2018 FabFitFun box:

FabFitFun Fall 2018 Review

Vince Camuto Luck Tote ($128)

Look at the price tag on this baby! While I personally wouldn’t pay $128 for it, it’s a great tote for throwing a few items in for an overnight trip. For an everyday bag, I prefer something with more structure and pockets.

Alfred French Press Coffee Brewer ($22)

I’m not a fan of coffee personally, but I know that coffee lovers swear by a french press. This one is cute, albeit not the highest quality. Hopefully Jordan will use it but if nothing else, it’ll look nice in our kitchen.

Catherine Malandrino Umbrella ($39.99)

An umbrella is such a practical item that I actually didn’t own until now. This is the kind of thing that I wouldn’t purchase for myself, but I do appreciate receiving it.

Simply Whimsical Tea Towels (14.99 – set of 2)

Who doesn’t love cute tea towels? I love that these are neutral and will match most decor. They fit in with our grey kitchen perfectly and seem to be good quality as well.

FabFitFun Fall 2018 Review

Grown Alchemist Hydra-Repair Day Cream ($49.00)

I’m trying to clean up my skincare and focus on products that aren’t filled with chemicals. This day cream is free from parabans, synthetics, fragrances, silicones and animal derivatives, amongst others. While I’m not fussy on the scent, I do love the packaging and the product itself. It keeps my skin hydrated and my makeup applies beautifully on top of it.

Beauty Blender ($20)

While I’ve been using the Fenty version of the original Beauty Blender lately, I am so not mad about receiving one of these! Honestly this is something that I repurchase every few months and it’s always nice to have an extra one stashed away.

GlamGlow Bubble Sheet Oxygenating Deep Cleanse Mask ($18 – set of 2)

I haven’t used this mask yet but I can’t wait! GlamGlow always makes awesome masks and I’m sure this will be no exception.

FabFitFun Fall 2018 Review

Cuccio Somatology Yogahh! Detox Bath ($39.95)

I’ve used this epsom salt bath a few times now and I really like it! It has a fresh, spa-like scent and it does seem to help my sore, aching muscles.

SKIN&Co Roma Blue in Capri Shower Gel ($22)

This has a “wild sage and lemon” scent which smells clean and refreshing. It leaves my skin feeling soft and while it may not be the most hydrating, it doesn’t leave my skin dehydrated either.

Total Value: $353.93 US

There was also a snack bar included in the box but I ate that before I took photos, oops! It was super yummy and I’ve been keeping an eye out to see if I can find it locally.

I love FabFitFun and if you like what you see, I highly encourage you to sign up! Don’t forget to CLICK HERE and enter code “WINTERFUN” to save $10 on your first box!

Fab Fit Fun Fall 2018 Review

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