I Tried Arbonne30 and Here's What Happened...

Have you spent countless hours trying to find the right "diet" or "cleanse" for you? Or are you just trying to live a healthier life but don't know where to start? I put quotes around diet and cleanse because sometimes we perceive those two words as temporary. I've spent countless days and way too much money on juice cleanse and workout programs that I thought I would benefit from but in the end I realized I was just wasting my money. Last month I was introduced to the company Arbonne and I learned that Arbonne doesn't just have a nutrition line but a skin and makeup line as well. Some friends and I decided to do the Arbonne30 days to healthy living, and I haven’t looked back since.

Today I'm on my last full weak of the Arbonne30 plan and I don’t think of it as a "cleanse" or a "diet" but a new lifestyle for me and habits that I know will stick with me after the 30 days. At first I thought I could never give up things like coffee or cheese, I truly thought I couldn't live without those two things in my life. If you're a coffee lover you KNOW what I mean! Days without caffeine felt impossible, but thank goodness for Arbonne Fizz Sticks! They've saved my life during this journey. Even after signing up for Arbonne30, I thought to myself "I won't make it 30 days" and here I am on day 23 telling the world that this program is one of the best things to ever happen to me. And no I'm not exaggerating! If you've ever done this program you know exactly what I mean. 23 days in and my skin is so clear, I haven't broken out in any rashes and I've been waking up earlier then I ever have to go to the gym! (If you know me, you know this is a big step for me.)

Sure we all know how to meal prep and eat our vegetables, but for most people it's hard to stick to a routine, and its even harder to get rid of a bad habit. I won't lie to you.... on day 7 I thought I was going to go crazy not having dairy or gluten in my life, but once I got over that small bump in the road, my cravings have subsided. I'm not saying I won't ever go back to eating cheese or having desserts every now and then, but I am saying my health habits have changed for the better. Who knew food could have such a HUGE impact on our lives? I sure didn't. This program gave me amazing recipes that included protein shake options and healthy dessert options too!

What comes in an Arbonne30 package? Well the best part is that all Arbonne products are vegan! You get products like protein powders (chocolate, vanilla, or chai), fizz energy sticks (which these things saved my life when I couldn't drink coffee), digestion plus (full of prebiotic and probiotics), 2 packs of detox tea, and the choice of a 7 day cleanse (this cleanse was AMAZING and gently gets rid of unwanted toxins!) or a greens balance powder. After receiving these amazing products, your consultant will add you to the Facebook group where you start your 30 days and each week you get amazing recipes and get to hear from women all around the world and the great experiences they have with this plan! Exercising is also a KEY component in these 30 days. Luckily for me I've been a member of Orange Theory Fitness since last June, and it’s truly been the best workouts of my life (but that's for another blog post.)

After week one, I woke up feeling lighter and healthier and I look back on the last few months thinking about how tired and sluggish I was all the time. Since Arbonne30, I can’t remember the last time I had this much energy and positivity in my life. Another thing that is good to know, juice cleanses are NOT the answer to living a healthy life. You shouldn't have to restrain yourself from eating what you want when you want, and although with Arbonne30 we adjust our eating habits and don't eat dairy, gluten, or soy; there are so many alternatives to where I've never felt restricted. Changing your lifestyle can be hard, but if you decide you want to try Arbonne30, the one thing I can guarantee is a full support system from women you've never even met to keep you going in those 30 days! I've come across so many amazing stories about men and women who didn't know what they did before this program and how much healthier they are overall. This isn't just a cleanse or a diet, it's a lifestyle. I know that after these 30 days are up, I'll continue to use the health habits I've learned from this awesome company and strive to help other women around me looking for a way to live a life full of healthy habits.

I truly think anyone can benefit from this program; men, women, adults, teens, etc. It's not just about losing weight, but feeling amazing and confident in your own skin. For the last 4 years I've been so insecure about my weight, my skin, pretty much everything about the way I look and I can say with confidence, that after this program my security levels have risen for sure. It's a process to learning how to love yourself and be happy with the person you are and the way you look, but it's a process that will lead you to success and happiness. I can't wait to see what the next Arbonne30 days to healthy living group has in store for me and I can't wait to hear all about the women I can inspire to start this program. Just remember "before anything else, find yourself, be yourself, and love yourself." I encourage anyone whose reading this to start this journey and begin living your best life! You won't regret it.