Showing posts with label #everydaygracegallonchallenge. Show all posts
Showing posts with label #everydaygracegallonchallenge. Show all posts
WE ARE DONE. I never thought I would be so excited for this challenge to be over but I am. Let me explain.
I love the way my body feels, but I hated the fact that all I thought about was water. I hated carrying around the huge jug and I dreaded drinking water. Yes, moving forward I realize how much better I feel and will work towards drinking more every day. But man, oh man.
My goal moving forward is 3/4 a gallon everyday. I switched to a big Starbucks tumbler and that makes drinking so much easier! How did you all like the challenge? I do have to admit, I will miss the daily snapchats of your water jugs!
Let's talk about updates.
So, there you have it. The challenge is over. Here's to drinking more water, feeling better and NOT carrying around the big jug.
Happy Thursday everyone! Stay tuned for tomorrows post! A beginner's guide to Denver! I am so thrilled to share last weekends girls weekend with you and all the Denver hot-spots we tried out!
I love the way my body feels, but I hated the fact that all I thought about was water. I hated carrying around the huge jug and I dreaded drinking water. Yes, moving forward I realize how much better I feel and will work towards drinking more every day. But man, oh man.
My goal moving forward is 3/4 a gallon everyday. I switched to a big Starbucks tumbler and that makes drinking so much easier! How did you all like the challenge? I do have to admit, I will miss the daily snapchats of your water jugs!
Let's talk about updates.
- Loving: That it is over and how light I feel. Light is different than skinny. I just feel more agile.
- Feeling: Good!
- Anticipating: Incorporating drinking more water into my daily life. I know I need it, so I need to get better.
- Enjoying: That I don't have to carry my jug anymore :)
So, there you have it. The challenge is over. Here's to drinking more water, feeling better and NOT carrying around the big jug.
Happy Thursday everyone! Stay tuned for tomorrows post! A beginner's guide to Denver! I am so thrilled to share last weekends girls weekend with you and all the Denver hot-spots we tried out!
Brutal honesty. I am burnt out on the gallon challenge. Yes, I feel great, but the 3pm chug session and the 3am pee sessions are making me lose it.
Brutal honesty #2. I've been kind of burnt out on blogging. So please excuse the lack of - but I have some great recipes coming this week andddd some great dog food recs! Get excited. Sometimes breaks are good for the soul and I know this mini-break was good for mine.
But hey! I am LOVING all the lovelies out there participating in the challenge! You all rock and really are the reason I push myself to keep chugging at water at 3pm so I can post my results on snapchat.
We only have ONE week left! Can you believe it. Let's talk about week 3 and let's chat about the weekend!
PS -- If you are new to the blog, we are in the final week of the #everydaygracegallonchallenge where we drink a gallon of water a day! There are so many amazing benefits and you can read all about those here!
Brutal honesty #2. I've been kind of burnt out on blogging. So please excuse the lack of - but I have some great recipes coming this week andddd some great dog food recs! Get excited. Sometimes breaks are good for the soul and I know this mini-break was good for mine.
But hey! I am LOVING all the lovelies out there participating in the challenge! You all rock and really are the reason I push myself to keep chugging at water at 3pm so I can post my results on snapchat.
We only have ONE week left! Can you believe it. Let's talk about week 3 and let's chat about the weekend!
PS -- If you are new to the blog, we are in the final week of the #everydaygracegallonchallenge where we drink a gallon of water a day! There are so many amazing benefits and you can read all about those here!
Let's talk about WEEK THREE! Like last week --my thoughts are in black and Callie's are in blue.
- Loving: How my body feels. My joints & muscles don't hurt and I just feel lighter on my feet. Digestion finally on point! Yes!
- Feeling: Good! I am still craving sugar though and I would hope that would go away! Great! I went through an entire hot power yoga class without having to chug water. No thirst!
- Anticipating: It being over. That's negative, but I am anticipating implementing the water challenge into my normal life and seeing if I can keep up.
- Enjoying: Writing this post :) Inspiring others - other teachers and my fiance are doing it! My fiance even wants me to get him a jug!
- Working on: Callie and mine are the exact same - finish earlier in the day.
- Hating: How much I pee and how water full I get. That it seems harder to get it done this week.
- Struggling with: Getting it done before 6pm. I get lost in the day and forget! Peeing while teaching, but thank god I'm used to peeing on a schedule!
So, Callie said this to me in our weekly catch-up and I LOVE it. "This is not up for debate, the whole world knows we need to drink more water. This is a great chance to inspire others!"
To all of you who keep sending me your snapchats of your jugs and water bottles, thank you and keep it up!
Okay, enough with the water - let's talk about the weekend!
This weekend Adam and I surprised my dad for his 65th birthday! It was so fun getting to spend an entire weekend just hanging with my family. There was nothing planned besides a nice dinner. We sat around, watched football, played with our nephew and hung out with each other. Plus, it was 85 degrees in Arizona which you know is just amazing weather.
It was a quick weekend but a great weekend. We are already counting down until our next trip. Let's look at pictures!
love this handsome hubs of mine
the cutest Broncos fan ever
My family.
Love these people.
Happy Wednesday everyone! We are in throwing distance to the weekend! Keep up the good work!
Happy Tuesday! Week two is over! We are halfway to the finish point! Hooray!
In the spirit of full disclosure I have a secret to tell you. Friday, I did not complete the gallon challenge. I was working in Grand Junction and only drank 64 ounces. Bah. But, to be totally honest, I felt like crap. I could totally feel my lack of water. I felt more tired, lethargic and just not as great.
So, while I missed a day of drinking the full gallon, at least I learned a little bit about the positives it's doing for me!
If you are new to the blog, we are in week 3 of the #everydaygracegallonchallenge where we drink a gallon of water a day! There are so many amazing benefits and you can read all about those here! Here's just a few!
Let's talk about WEEK TWO! Like last week --my thoughts are in black and Callie's are in blue.
How was your week two? What are you seeing? Are you sticking to it?
Keep up the good work! And don't forget to share your #everydaygracegallonchallenge pics!
In the spirit of full disclosure I have a secret to tell you. Friday, I did not complete the gallon challenge. I was working in Grand Junction and only drank 64 ounces. Bah. But, to be totally honest, I felt like crap. I could totally feel my lack of water. I felt more tired, lethargic and just not as great.
So, while I missed a day of drinking the full gallon, at least I learned a little bit about the positives it's doing for me!
If you are new to the blog, we are in week 3 of the #everydaygracegallonchallenge where we drink a gallon of water a day! There are so many amazing benefits and you can read all about those here! Here's just a few!
- Toxin release
- No more dehydrated skin
- Lessening of cravings
- Clearer skin
Let's talk about WEEK TWO! Like last week --my thoughts are in black and Callie's are in blue.
- Loving: Once again how my skin looks, zits are cleared and I think my sunspots are fading. My skin! (hoping not to jinx that!)
- Feeling: So good. No more bloating, less tired, overall way better. No cravings for sugar and no hunger pains.
- Anticipating: Weight. I am noticing a difference and hope it continues! Hoping my digestion gets super good!
- Enjoying: All the comments I get when I carry my jug, and are you ready for this - maybe TMI, but a super light period, 3 days. WIN. My kids counting m sips and reminding me to drink!
- Working on: Callie and mine are the exact same - finish earlier in the day.
- Hating: How much I pee and how water full I get. That it seems harder to get it done this week.
- Struggling with: Getting it done before 6pm. I get lost in the day and forget! Peeing while teaching, but thank god I'm used to peeing on a schedule!
A little Lola water challenge inspiration for ya!
Week one is over. We made it! Let me just start by saying, props to all of you who already drink a gallon of water of day. You people are champs. If I wasn't doing a challenge, I probably would not do this. But now that I am doing it, I'm glad I am. I am sorry this is a day late! But hey, life and gallon jugs get in the way some time.
If you are new to the blog, we are in week 2 of the #everydaygracegallonchallenge where we drink a gallon of water a day! There are so many amazing benefits and you can read all about those here!
Let's talk about it. We're going to do this in the theme of my Currently posts. My thoughts are in black and Callie's are in blue.
If you are new to the blog, we are in week 2 of the #everydaygracegallonchallenge where we drink a gallon of water a day! There are so many amazing benefits and you can read all about those here!
Let's talk about it. We're going to do this in the theme of my Currently posts. My thoughts are in black and Callie's are in blue.
- Loving: How my skin looks. I thought it was going to get worse, but honestly it's clearing! My skin looks brighter, plumper and overall just better. A little inside - I usually wear liquid foundation and I stopped about 3 days ago because I don't think I need it! How I feel and how I am sleeping!!
- Feeling: Great. Honestly, I feel amazing. The first few days I felt a little bloated but that has gone down. I have more energy and overall, feel great. So much more energy and so much better sleep!
- Anticipating: Seeing how drinking water changes my weight. I haven't changed anything except the water. Still eating clean, working out and drinking tons Interested to see if it plays a major key in weight loss. Seeing my skin clear. It kind of looked worse to start, but everything has come to the surface and now it looks so good!
- Enjoying: All the comments I get when I carry my jug. Sleeping, I've been sleeping like an angel!
- Working on: Starting to drink earlier in the day and finish the gallon before 5pm. Finishing drinking by 6pm so that I don't pee all night.
- Hoping: These next three weeks go faster than this first week. That my digestion gets better. It's good, nut not great yet.
- Hating: How much I pee. I usually pee like twice a day. This 8-12 times sucks. But, my pee is clearer. Is that TMI? I don't care, we're all friends here!
- Struggling with: Peeing at night. So far, the daily pee tally is between 8-12 times a day. It's miserable. And, remembering to drink. I've had quite a few chug sessions. Drinking in the morning. I am way better at drinking after 1pm.
Tell me everything! How are you guys feeling on the challenge? What are you struggling with? Are you loving it or hating it?
Let's talk about water. I know what you are thinking. Why would I want to talk about water and how boring is this subject. Before you jump to reading your next blog - I promise this won't be boring. Plus there is a challenge involved. Everyone loves winning right?
If you've been following me on social media, you know that one of my best friends and I are starting the #everydaygracegallonchallenge.
The way the challenge works is simple --> drink a gallon of water a day, post your pics on Instagram (with the hashtag above), share your results, share your thoughts. Seems simple enough right? Just to put it in perspective, a gallon is 4 Nalgene water bottles. FOUR.
One reason I was super excited to start this challenge was due to some dizziness I was having. Let me stop you there, I am not pregnant. I woke up one morning so dizzy I could barely stand. After a week of this, I went to the doc, and she told me I was slightly dehydrated. My first thought, how was this possible? When I really thought about it, I realized I really only drink water before bed. Coffee in the AM, la croix for lunch, wine and water dinner, water before bed. Apparently that isn't enough. Three weeks of being very conscious of my water intake and the dizziness was gone. I was sold. Then Callie told me about the water challenge and here we are people.
Let's chat benefits of water:
Even Lola is excited for the water challenge.
If you've been following me on social media, you know that one of my best friends and I are starting the #everydaygracegallonchallenge.
The way the challenge works is simple --> drink a gallon of water a day, post your pics on Instagram (with the hashtag above), share your results, share your thoughts. Seems simple enough right? Just to put it in perspective, a gallon is 4 Nalgene water bottles. FOUR.
One reason I was super excited to start this challenge was due to some dizziness I was having. Let me stop you there, I am not pregnant. I woke up one morning so dizzy I could barely stand. After a week of this, I went to the doc, and she told me I was slightly dehydrated. My first thought, how was this possible? When I really thought about it, I realized I really only drink water before bed. Coffee in the AM, la croix for lunch, wine and water dinner, water before bed. Apparently that isn't enough. Three weeks of being very conscious of my water intake and the dizziness was gone. I was sold. Then Callie told me about the water challenge and here we are people.
- Toxin release: Especially needed after this long labor day weekend.
- No more dehydrated skin: aka your wrinkles and fine lines will be filled in more. Sunspots can even start to fade (because they can also come from dehydration)
- Lessening of cravings: Meaning you are fuller longer and with less food. Less of a craving for snacking. Did you know 70% of the time we think we are hungry, we are actually dehydrated?
- Clearer skin: yes please!
- Clearer pee: This kind of goes with number one, but keep those kidneys clean and help them do their job.
- Less constipation and better digestion: cute right?
- Helps energize your muscles! Working out a ton but not drinking a ton? This will help with your workouts!
- Helps with headaches, migraines and moods:
- Beats bad breath: Gotta love this.
Some benefits aren't pretty, but dang, it will be helpful. Callie and I have also been super stressed with work (& Lola) so we've seen some more breakout than usual. Time to get rid of those!
In a month of drinking a gallon of water, here is what we should see:
- Week 1: All of our toxins will come to the surface. And the worst part, our skin might get worse. It's normal because our skin is releasing all the toxins built up in our body.
- Week 2: Week two will be easier than week one. We will feel much more awake and have fewer cravings for sugar or salt or whatever our cravings are. I'm excited for this because I crave salt like you wouldn't believe. I've excited to see how this much water curbs my cravings.
- Week 3: By this point, our skin should really start to clear. Our dark circles should fade and we should sleep better. And for the non-pretty part of water drinking, when we wake up and go to the bathroom, our pee should be nowhere are dark as it is.
- Week 4: Drinking a gallon just became a habit (21 days) and it should feel like second nature for us to drink this much. It's our new normal! Clear skin, clear pee, cannot lose.
Here's what I can promise. A weekly blogpost every week documenting what we've seen, what's changed, how we feel. Also, I know this is weird, but we're going to track how many times we pee.
Feel free to join the challenge. It's time for a challenge that's good for our bod. Let's do this people. Tag your gallons/glasses or bottles on Instagram using the hashtag #everydaygracegallonchallenge.
Happy September everyone! It is absolutely crazy to me how fast this year has gone. It seems like just yesterday I was in the middle of buying a house and now we've owned said house for 6 months! Nuts, people, nuts.
I am the first to admit that I love fall and everything fall, but I do not love winter. It's a tough life, I tell ya. I am already basking in the smell of pumpkin spice everything, boots and I just bought two sweaters. I'm soaking in the cool air, even if tomorrow it's supposed to be 89 degrees.
I'm drafting football teams, cheering for college sports and drinking darker beers. We are getting wild. In case you need some laughs, my girl B, wrote this post for me a few years back and it's hilarious. It's why fall is the worst. I die. She's too funny.
Instead of why fall is the worst, let's talk about why it's the best, all the things I'm loving and a little update. We've got a lot to cover, we better get moving.
PLUS, starting Tuesday I have a blog challenge. Think you can keep up?
- Boots. Am I right? Tall boots, short boots, booties. I am currently swooning over these Jeffrey Campbell booties. I totally need them. Oh, and these Stuart Weitzman boots.
- Pretty Little Liars. I cannot stop watching. It's my favorite show. I cannot stop. And, this is the last season, so I'm soaking in every tween-drama has to offer.
- Lola and Henry. I love these little buns in my life. They are the absolute best. I want to adopt all the dogs and then wear this shirt.
- This song. Recently I've been obsessed with The Chainsmokers and then this came on my radio and I was in love! They are amazzzing! You loved that didn't you. Here's another by them that's incredible.
- This one is directed towards Adam and anyone over 50 (no offense), but you can now zoom in on Instagram! Hooray! It's part of the new iPhone IOS update! No more accidently liking a picture form 54 weeks ago when all you wanted to do was zoom. Welcome to the future people.
- Ya know what I love about fall? We're closer to the holidays and it's scientifically proven that people are happier. Okay. I don't know about scientifically proven, but Kristen-proven. People love getting happy hour because you can celebrate "the holidays" for like 4 months.
Let's get to September's Challenge. My paleo and health coach (not literally, but for real she is) Callie challenged me to drink a gallon of water a day. Lets stop here.
For those of you that know me, drinking water is a challenge. I don't like it. I prefer not drinking anything really, except wine. Ha, jk. But really. I understand the benefits of water, healthy skin, lose weight, ect ect. And honestly, I don't even think about it throughout the day.
It wasn't until about 5 months ago when I woke up and was incredibly dizzy. After doctors appointments, pregnancy tests (not pregnant people) I couldn't figure out what was going on.
Now, switch gears to a new house. We were looking at water filters when the sales guy was chatting us up and he said the water filter got rid of his dizziness. DING! Purified water for this girl and about two weeks later, my dizziness was 100% gone. Now, I drink a ton of water. So when Callie suggested this challenge, I thought hell yes. Let's do it.
We bought this gallon jug on Amazon - $10.25 and we will be drinking a gallon a day. The best part we're gonna live blog and tell you what we see, feel ect. Every Friday we will post how we are feeling about the challenge! Callie is hilarious so you guys are in for a treat.
Wanna join us? Use the hashtag #everydaygracegallonchallenge on Instagram/Facebook/Snapchat or wherever you prefer! Share the benefits you are seeing! We can do this!
Cheers ladies and gents to the #everydaygracegallonchallenge. Let's get healthy together!
For those of you that know me, drinking water is a challenge. I don't like it. I prefer not drinking anything really, except wine. Ha, jk. But really. I understand the benefits of water, healthy skin, lose weight, ect ect. And honestly, I don't even think about it throughout the day.
It wasn't until about 5 months ago when I woke up and was incredibly dizzy. After doctors appointments, pregnancy tests (not pregnant people) I couldn't figure out what was going on.
Now, switch gears to a new house. We were looking at water filters when the sales guy was chatting us up and he said the water filter got rid of his dizziness. DING! Purified water for this girl and about two weeks later, my dizziness was 100% gone. Now, I drink a ton of water. So when Callie suggested this challenge, I thought hell yes. Let's do it.
We bought this gallon jug on Amazon - $10.25 and we will be drinking a gallon a day. The best part we're gonna live blog and tell you what we see, feel ect. Every Friday we will post how we are feeling about the challenge! Callie is hilarious so you guys are in for a treat.
Wanna join us? Use the hashtag #everydaygracegallonchallenge on Instagram/Facebook/Snapchat or wherever you prefer! Share the benefits you are seeing! We can do this!
Cheers ladies and gents to the #everydaygracegallonchallenge. Let's get healthy together!
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