#DrinkClick Chocolate Covered Cherry Mocha Decaf

I don't have to tell you that Click is my go-to protein Powder.  You know!  But did you know it's the PERFECT bedtime beverage? It is.

I use the Decaf at night to help replenish my depleted protein, vitamins, and minerals.  It helps me sleep and I do wake up refreshed.   I also tend to sleep more soundly so I awaken earlier as well.





The recipe for Chocolate Covered Cherry Mocha Decaf is very simple:

FRESH Whole Cherries, pitted.  (I prefer whole, fresh cherries. I am not too sure that Maraschino Cherries would taste the same.)

CAUTION: Eating crushed / blended cherry pits is LETHAL (Cyanide). Do NOT crush / blend cherry pits.  

I used about 1/3 to 1/2 cup pitted cherries depending on the size of the cherry.

8 ounces 2% milk  (or water, if preferred)

2 scoops Mocha Decaf  Click

1 teaspoon Sweet Cream non-dairy creamer

2 ice cubes

Blend well and enjoy.  Know that you're enjoying an evening treat the safe, healthy, and delicious way!

#DrinkClick.  I do!

DISCLOSURE:
I am working with CLICK to lose weight. I have been provided with product in order to facilitate my weightloss and my reviews. I receive no monetary compensation. All opinions expressed herein are my own and based on my own use of and experience with the item.

Weight Loss: Week One Results #DrinkClick

Weight on May 17: 258.2 Pounds

Weight on May 25: 252.6 Pounds

Goal Weight: 150 pounds

Pounds to Goal: 102

***Weight Lost week one: 6 pounds***

SIX POUNDS!!! I know that some of that was simply water loss, but I WILL take it!

Boy... that does feel good!

This morning, I'd like to share my favourite breakfast drink from drinkclick.com/


RECIPE for Blueberry Bliss Breakfast Smoothie:

1/2 Ripe Banana
1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
8 oz. 2% Milk (you can sub with soy, almond, water, etc.)
1 tsp. sweet cream non-dairy creamer
2 ice cubes
2 scoops of Click Caramel Protein Powder

Mix up in a blender and... *sigh*... enjoy!

 On to week two!  More walking... more swimming...

Life is... Click-tastic!

DISCLOSURE:
I received product from CLICK to help facilitate my weight loss journey. I have received no monetary compensation.  The opinions expressed herein are my own and based on my own use of and experience with this item.

My Weight Loss Journey: Day One

Weight: 258 Pounds
Height: 5' 3"
Age: 54

Goal Weight: 150 pounds

Pounds to Goal: 108

Well, that's certainly a bit daunting.  But... it is what it is. I need to lose 108 pounds to reach my goal.  

My short-term goals:
Lose 1 1/2 to 2 pounds per week.
Lose a total of 30 pounds in six months. 

Weight Goal by November 17: 228 pounds

Weigh In: Sunday Morning

I CAN DO IT.

After all, I am a smart woman and I have great support from family, friends, and you, dear readers!

I also have a not-so-secret weapon: CLICK Protein Powder.

Click is my go-to protein.  I drink it every day.  Usually at breakfast -- two scoops of Click, some diced fruit, 2% milk, and a couple of ice cubes.  YUMMY!

Click has helped my lose a LOT of weight. I am embarrassed to tell you that my highest weight was once a little over 325.  I lost 66 pounds with Click and was on my way to *One-derland* -- when I simply gave up.  I gained about 35 pounds back, then re-started and lost another 43.

This past January, both Mike and I became quite ill.  Mine was a lingering sinus infection that turned septic.  Mike had to have TWO major surgeries in one day. 

While both of us have now recovered, it ended up with Mike LOSING about 30 pounds and I GAINED ten!

However, I am determined to get back on track. The first thing I've done to set myself on the right path? I have my Click on my kitchen counter!

I will tell that it's actually a bit difficult to explain how Click makes me feel.  After just a very few days, I have 3X the energy, my outlook changes, my mood improves.

I suppose that's a combination of both the physical improvement and mental improvement that comes with knowing that you're helping yourself.

I have come to like and endorse many products in the past few years.  THIS product, I have come to trust and rely on like no other.  It's become an important part of my life.

I contacted the folks at Click to let them know how much their protein powder has helped me in the past and how much weight I'd lost. They were so very supportive and enthusiastic about my determination to start anew.  

They are generously providing me with a few canisters of Click to help me lose weight.  I thank them with all of my heart.

Over the next few months, I invite to click along with me as I take the first steps on my weight-loss journey.  I need cheerleaders! I also need task-masters to help keep me on the straight and narrow!

The video below is my first of this journey -- there will be more!




DISCLOSURE:
I received product from CLICK Protein at no charge. The opinions expressed herein are my own and based on my own use of and experience with the item. 

New Weight Loss Blog Post!

I've lost 19 pounds in eight weeks!   You can read about it HERE! #HalfwayThere

Terri :)

Carrie Elle Meal Planner / Food Journal Two Winners Ends tonight!

Our giveaway of the CarrieElle Food Journal and Meal Planner ends tonight! Don't miss out -- two winners!

To enter, just click HERE!

New posts on my weight loss blog!

I've got a couple of new posts and updates on my weight loss blog! Just Click on the BODY IN PROGRESS tab at the top of this page or click here!

Terri

Chasing Onederland.

If you have never been thin... then obese, it will be hard for you to understand how important it is to live in Onederland. 

Yes, I spelled it right.  *ONE* as in the one hundreds rather than the two hundreds (or more).  It can be a long chase... *ONE* likes to sneak around... hide... disappear for a while.  Still, the chase goes on.

I've caught sight of it.  Oh, yes. In 2009, I came within 35 pounds of the elusive 199.

Then, in a moment of extreme stupidity, I watched it flee.  The dreaded numbers just came creeping back.  I ALLOWED myself to fail -- I did nothing to stop it.  Let's be real: I aided and abetted and encouraged it.  I failed simply because I gave myself permission to fail.

I'm not going to do that again.

I give permission to myself to succeed.

I don't care what anyone says: There are things you cannot do when you are obese (fat).  And there are oh so many things that you want to do.

I'm not perfect and I know I'll have days when things don't go the way I want them to go. I'll persevere.  I'll move forward. I'll make it work to my advantage.

I'm back at my beloved Spark People -- tracking my weight, my nutrition, my activity / fitness.  I participate. That's the best way for me.  I am involved and I am honest about my struggles.

I weigh in on Sunday mornings.  I have Mike read it out to me (to keep the desire to cheat at a minimum), then I go to my weight tracker and type in those numbers.

I've lost 10 pounds in a little over 3 1/2 weeks.  Low and slow.  That's okay by me.  I didn't gain this weight in a day and I won't lose it in a day, either.

If you'd like to join me,  I'd love to have new Spark Friends!  I'll support you and cheer you on!

Oh... *ONE*derland?  That's about 82 pounds away.  It's going to take some time... but it IS going to happen.

Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.
~~ 1 Corinthians 10:31 ~~ 

The Long Weigh Down

If you look at the top of this blog, you'll see a new page:
The Long Weigh Down

That page will tell the story of my weight-loss journey.  It's name has two meanings: The long time I have been weighed down and the time it will take to lose the weight. 

It's really not easy to admit openly that one is obese. It's not easy to share the struggle. However, I truly believe that sharing is part of the journey.

I invite you to walk along with me... share your stories... hopefully, offer suggestions and encouragement.  I will be happy to cheer you on as well.

I am a long-time member of Spark People -- my member name there is LifeNProgress.  I hope you'll join me there as well.  It's a completely FREE site.  It has weight loss programs, nutrition / exercise trackers, forums, blogs, articles, videos, and more.

In 2009, I lost 66 pounds on the Spark People program.  It was MY OWN fault that I went back to my old way of thinking and eating. I will endeavour not to do that again.

Later, I will post my current weight. It's embarrassing. It's also necessary to success. Denial gets you nowhere.

When I post to my social media pages, I'll be using the hashtag: #LongWeighDown -- I invite you to do so as you join me in this journey.

Terri