Crystal Escobar
Sean and I have been in the weight loss and nutrition industry our entire marriage and we’ve coached thousands of people in their weight loss journeys. In this episode we would like to offer some of tips and advice and how to lose weight.
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To finish off the #WannabeLean Challenge I wanted to share one more helpful tip with you. Last week we talked about the importance of Meal Prep, and this week I want to show you how I DRINK prep. If you’re a Diet Coke or Coffee drinker and are trying to quit then doing a little “drink prep” at the beginnig of the week will be extremely helpful for you. It’s nice to open up my fridge and see lots of delicious, low calorie,healthy drink options. All the drink recipes I’m about to share with you have amazing health and weight loss benefits.
See my YouTube video demonstrating how I pre make all these drinks for the week.
Here are my FIVE favorite healthy drink recipes that promote weight loss and cleansing.
This tasty sweet and sour tonic is what Sean and I drink every morning. We’ve been making them ahead of time and place them on our night stands over night so that we can drink it first thing in the morning, even before we get out of bed. Apple Cider Vinegar is so great for weight loss, promotes a healthy gut, cleansing, and regulates blood sugar levels. It’s also been known to improve skin health and relieves symptoms of acid reflux.
Matcha is made from green tea which means it has a fair amount of natural caffeine to give you a nice boost of energy without the crash. It’s packed with antioxidants, boosts metabolism and burns calories. Also been known to enhance your mood and aid in concentration. I love using Matcha powder in a variety of ways. I use it in my kefir smoothies, protein shakes, or healthy brownies.
I’ve been drinking Kombucha every day for the last 3 years and I absolutely LOVE it! I swear it’s the reason I rarely get sick. Kombucha is so great for the immune system because of all the probiotics you get from this simple delicious drink. If you want to learn how to make your own Kombucha, I did a whole blog post and video about it. Check it out HERE. It’s super easy to make and the benefits are unbelievable. I also love to add one of these healthy E+ Energy shots to add some natural caffeine, cause I love me a little caffeine. These Eshots are a long-lasting, flavourful energy shot made with naturally sourced, plant-based caffeine and Adaptogens.
Dandy Blend is one of my favorites because of the slight coffee flavor. I’m LDS so I choose not to drink coffee, however I did drink it for about a year and LOVED the taste. I didn’t love have it made me feel, plus I always worried about it staining my teeth. I did a separate blog post about all my favorite ways to use Dandy Blend, check it out HERE. Dandy Blend is made from Dandelion Root and actually has alot more benefits than I even realized. I was just reading up a bit more about it and found a great article that goes into much detail about all the wonderful health benefits of Dandy Blend. Check it out HERE.
This drink is PERFECT for daily cleansing or intermittent fasting. You can drink this first thing in the morning to naturally rid your body of harmful impurities while nourishing it with vital nutrients, antioxidant botanicals, vitamins and minerals. Isagenix Cleanse for Life will help you discover the benefits of gentle, whole body nutritional cleansing, and show you how easy it can be! This is what I drink when I do my 30 day Nutritional Cleanse. And by adding the Yerba Mate and Chia seeds, you’re just enhancing the already amazing Cleanse for Life juice. Yerba Mate will add a bit of caffeine in there for you, and the chia seeds are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, rich in antioxidants, and they provide fiber, iron, and calcium. Can this drink BE any more perfect? I think not.
As part of this months #WannabeLean Challenge I wanted to share all my best meal prepping tips. I’ve also created a YouTube video demonstrating how I do my weekly meal prep. Be sure to check it out at YouTube.com/WannabeBalanced. I’ve been able to see tremendous results by following these tips I’m about to mention. Thirteen years ago I made a huge change in my diet, I began encorporating cleansing and an abundance of nutrition. By doing so I was able to lose 25 lbs and go from a size 10 to a 5. Since then I’ve had 4 babies, gain 50 lbs with each pregnancy, and still able to get down to a size 5.
I highly recommend starting each month off with a 2 day cleanse. But not just any kind of cleanse. My husband and I have been Nutritional Cleansing coaches for over 13 years and have become highly educated on the different cleansing programs out there. Because of our own experience and results with cleansing, we now teach people the safest and most effective way of cleansing the body of impurities. You can eat all the healthy food in the world, but if your insides are not clean then your body doesn’t respond to food the way it was designed to nourish and replenish. Request more information HERE.
I’m going to give you 7 healthy meal ideas, plus some snack ideas to work with. I think these 7 meals and snacks are more than enough to get you through a full week of healthy meals. I always make extra of each meal so that I can separate the left overs into containers to serve as another meal for the next day or later in the week.
Save time by replacing 1 to 2 meals a day with a high quality meal replacement shake. I use THIS ONE because it’s an organic whey protein imported from New Zealand. It’s undenatured, which means it’s a low heat pasteurization, therefore preserving the essential enzymes and vitamins. Unfortunately almost every shake out there is denatured, but this is the only one I know of that is processed differently. I believe this protein shake is actually one of the most important components to my weight loss results. I’ve been drinking it EVERY morning for the last 13 years.
If you take one day a week to prep your food then you will be much more successful making healthy food choices the rest of the week. Here’s a list of things I recommed doing on meal prep day.
Gluten Free BBQ Chicken Pizza with fresh mozzarella and spinach. I like to buy the Gluten Free Pizza Crust Mix to speed up the prep time. You can also add more veggies if you like.
Taco Tuesday Lettuce Wraps. I just cook up some ground turkey meat, add some taco seasonings and salsa. Then use lettuce leaves in place of the taco shell and top with your favorite healthy toppings like avocados or black beans.
Chicken or fish with sweet potatoes and steamed veggies.
Chicken Salad with sweet potatoes
Sauted Zoodles with ground turkey meat sauce or marinara sauce. I like to sprinkle mine with some chia seeds.
Teriyaki Chicken and rice noodle bowl with steamed broccoli.
Vegetable Soup
I’m so excited to reveal all the details for our Wannabe Lean Challenge this month. This is the perfect time of year to get back on track with healthy eating and exercise. The number one New Year’s Resolution goal is to lose weight! So come on, let’s do this together.
By using the hashtag #WannabeLean each time you post about your weight loss goals, progress, and activities, you will be able to connect with other women participating in this challenge. We’re creating a positive supportive community by liking and commenting on each others pics. We need regular encouragement from one another so this will help us all find and follow one another on the different social media platforms.
I have a Free Printable to help you track your progress as well as a Free Meal Plan. Also check out my Top 5 HEALTHY Weight Loss Tips HERE! I will be doing weekly Instagram Live videos this whole month, sharing more information on how to lose weight, and most importantly getting your thoughts in order.
My husband and I have been coaching people through cleanses ever since we met. Doing this has actually been our sole source of income. We made our first million at age 27 and have been semi retired since then. So that kind of shows you just how incredible this program is and that it actually works.
Here are my most recent before and after pics (after baby #4).
Take your before pictures!!! You might not be too thrilled about doing this, but trust me, you will be SO happy you did once you have your AFTER pics to compare them too. I did NOT enjoy looking at these pics of my post baby belly, but I knew that my hard work and determination would pay off.
(For information on the 30 Day Nutritional Cleansing program I use, message me for details. You can find all the ways of contacting me in the top right hand corner of my blog.)
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Weight loss is the number one made New Year Resolution, and yes, I’m one of these statistics. Not just to lose weight, but a full on overhaul of my mind body and soul. I want to get healthy physically, mentally and spiritually. I’ve always been real health conscious even since I was younger. I’ve understood the concept of cleansing the body for over 15 years now. In fact, my first experience with cleansing was the Master Cleanse. The one where you just drink lemon juice for days. Not only was that one impossible to stick with, but I ended up gaining way more weight after my 3 day attempt. Since then I’ve done more research on the topic and found that it’s atually not that smart to go more than 2 days on a liquid diet because it begins confusing your metabolism and creating long term damage. Also, it’s extemely important to be providing your body with an abundance of nutrition on those days.
I’ve been pregnant and nursing for 6 years straight and haven’t been able to do a cleanse all this time until now. Monday was my first day back on the 30 Day Nutritional Cleansing Program. It’s the same program I’ve been doing for over 12 years, in between having babies of course, and it’s the one that initially helped me lose 25 lbs and go from a size 10 to a 5 in less than six weeks. Also, has helped me lose the baby weight each time.
The holidays set me back just a little. I can still fit in my size 5 jeans, but not in a flattering way, more of a perfect muffin top kinda way.
First step to cleansing… Take your BEFORE picture.
You know how all before pictures the people always look depressed? Well, here’s my “HAPPY but I know I can improve” before picture.
Watch my Insta Stories to see my work in progress and next week I will post a progress picture and new blog post to go with it.
We all want to lose weight fast. We are also becoming a more health conscious society rather than a “being skinny” obsessed people. Don’t get me wrong, losing weight is still a priority for most women, especially moms. We put our bodies through so much in order to bring these little babies into the world. Then we pretty much devote all our time and energy into raising them. Needless to say, it takes a tole on our bodies and our health. More and more we are realizing that our health can NOT be put on the back burner while we raise our children. Our health is exactly what will power us through the many hours required for caring for our family.
We wonder why we don’t feel good, can’t lose the weight, or overcome addictions. We are sick and tired of being sick and tired.
My husband and I have been coaching people through cleanses ever since we met. Doing this has actually been our sole source of income. We made our first million at age 27 and have been semi retired since then. So that kind of shows you just how incredible this program is and that it actually works.
Here were my very first before and after pics. Not the best quality because they are so old.
And here are my most recent ones after baby #4
The weight loss is just an exciting side benefit to cleansing the body. Other things you will notice when cleansing out the junk is, getting a handle on your food cravings, increased energy, stamina, and mental clarity. We have coached thousands of people through a 30 day program and have seen all kinds of amazing results. What it all comes down to is the simple fact that it WORKS and that’s why my husband and I have been able to achieve tremendous success financially. We are living our dream all because we continue to share what we KNOW with others.
My sister in law is my most recent success story, but I have thousands more just like hers.
Watch this awesome 5 minute video called “ARE YOU TOXIC?”
One of my biggest secrets to maintaining my weight loss is DRINKS! If you can find healthy low calorie drinks to sip on through out the day, you’ll be surprised how it will help you resist the urge to eat. You all know I’m obsessed with Kombucha, but I’m also obsessed with my Dandy Blend. Between all the yummy options from these two drinks, I really don’t have time or the room in my tummy to snack on junk food between meals. Also, if you’re a huge coffee drinker and would like to quit, then this post is for you. I have the perfect healthy replacement right here.
I want to share my top three drink recipes using Dandy Blend.
To Americans, dandelion may be considered a weed, but to people all over the world it is a valued vegetable and highly respected herbal medicine. It is one of the top six herbs in the Chinese medicine chest.
If your doctor or health practitioner has recommended that you give up coffee, and/or add dandelion to your diet, Dandy Blend is by far the easiest way to do that AND still continue enjoying the flavor and texture of a good “cuppa joe” at the same time.
DRINK #1: Hot Coconut Latte
8 oz. of hot water
2 tsp. Dandy Blend
1 tsp. Coconut oil (see benefits of consuming coconut oil here)
15 drops of Sweet Leaf English Toffee Stevia drops
2 oz. almond milk (optional)
DRINK #2: Protein Latte
8 oz. water
3 cupes of ice
2 scoops organic vanilla protein
1 rounded tsp. Dandy Blend
10 drops of Peppermint Mocha stevia drops
sprinkle of cinnamon (optional)
DRINK #3: Iced Dandy Blend
4 oz. water
4 oz. unsweetened almond milk
2 tsp. Dandy Blend (more or less to taste)
5 drops of vanilla creme stevia drops
5 drops of chocolate stevia drops
Top with home made coconut whip cream (this is also good on the hot coconut latte) YUM!!!
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