Disclaimer: I was given a three day trial of Herbalife free of charge for the purpose of this review. Of course, as always, all the opinions are my own.

Before Starting my three day challenge, Kelsey sent me lots of great materials that talked about what I could expect during the challenge, the benefits of Herbalife and a plan to follow for my three days. I made sure I went through everything carefully so I was ready to follow the challenge to the letter. I wanted not only to have the best results possible but have the best information to share with you.

I can do anything for three days so on a Monday I decided it was time to jump in.

The Experience:

My first shake I mixed in a shaker bottle for breakfast. I did not enjoy it that way, it wasn’t smooth enough for my liking. Of course maybe my shaker bottle isn’t as efficient as others so you might have better luck.

After my breakfast shake I felt full, like stuffed full. That was a pleasant surprise because some of shakes I’ve tried have left me wanting more. My breakfast shake held me all the way until lunch. It was funny though, I was feeling full, then like I flipped a switch, I was hungry.

For my lunch shake I made it in the blender with a handful of ice and it was amazing. If you have the ability to make these shakes in the blender, I say go that way.

Late afternoon I had myself a protein rich snack followed a few hours later with a smart dinner full of veggies. I was a little nervous because when bedtime hits is when I find myself wanting a snack. The thought of eating dinner at around five and then not eating again until breakfast was frightening.

I was fine though. I had a small snack from the list of foods Kelsey sent me and I went to bed happy.

Days two and three followed the same format and all went fairly smooth.

I wish they included more of a variety in the trial so I could get an idea what flavors I’d like to buy should I continue on the program.

For me, this three day challenge felt a lot like a cleanse. I was peeing more than usual and I generally drink at least a gallon of water a day anyway, so I’m no stranger to the bathroom. The liquid wasn’t the only thing going through me, if you catch my drift.

What you’ll see in your 3 day challenge kit.

My Coach:

Kelsey was great! She texted daily to check in and see how I was doing. If I let her know that I was struggling, she was ready with a tip or words of encouragement.

I wasn’t taking this challenge alone, Kelsey was there to help me through and make sure I go the most out of it. From before the start through the entire process to the follow up, she was there for whatever I needed. Kelsey is a weight loss rock star!

You can buy this three day challenge online but what you can’t buy is the individualized attention you get from your coach and if you’re going to have a coach, you should make it Kelsey.

The Results:

I dropped 4.4 pounds during my three day challenge. In addition the the weight, I also lost an inch off my waist and hips. I was pleased with these results to say the least.

I found that the three day challenge was an excellent jump start for me and helped bust through the plateau I’ve been sitting on for far too long. At the end of my challenge I was seeing a number on the scale that I haven’t seen in a LONG time and I couldn’t help but smile.

In the weeks since my challenge I’ve continued to lose weight and inches and I can feel my clothes starting to fit better.

What’s Next?:

I’m still sitting on the fence as to whether or not to continue with Herbalife. I’m sure that my coach, Kelsey can come up with a plan for me that would work with my lifestyle, the challenge was a bit too aggressive for me to do for more than a few days at a time. I only want to replace one meal with a shake but during the challenge I replaced two.

The biggest thing holding me back is the expense. Herbalife is an investment and to be honest I’m not sure if I can part with the money at this point when it’s needed so many other places.

Final Thoughts:

If you’re looking to try something new to shed those pounds, I would recommend reaching out to Kelsey and giving Herbalife a try. Made the right way, the shakes are tasty and they do keep you feeling full.

Even if you’re not sure if Herbalife is for you I’d encourage you to learn more about the product and options offered to see if there is something that meets your needs to help you meet your goals.

Kelsey has been kind enough to offer all Mommyland readers $5 off their first order, just mention this blog when you email her to redeem the offer. If you order online, use coupon code MOMMYLAND for your $5 discount.  For more questions, CLICK HERE to email Kelsey.

Disclaimer Part 2: **People who use Herbalife Formula 1, twice a day as part of a healthy lifestyle, can generally expect to lose around half a pound to 1 pound per week**

Winter made a comeback last week and I did not like it. On a more positive note, I did finally recover from my bout with the flu.

Here’s a look into my week here in Mommyland.

Sunday.

I was able to go into work for a few hours Sunday morning thanks to one of my coworkers helping me out by coming in early. When I got home, Logan had a little surprise for me. The boys went to Target when I was gone and Logan picked this super cute water bottle out for me.

He’s my sweet baby.

 Monday.

Monday morning work date with Bill. We had proposals to do and the world to dominate.

I LOVE my new iPad Pro with Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard by the way.

Tuesday.

It’s freezing cold out and my child decides that a light hoodie was acceptable to wear to the bus stop. As he complained about the cold I was sure to tell him, “I told you so”.

I’ve begun to pick my battles and if he wants to freeze his ass of, that’s on him.

Wednesday.

Have you ever had one of those days where you just want to sit and eat everything that’s not nailed down? That was me on Wednesday.

Cameron was saving his Cadbury egg for last and I swooped in and ate it while he was at school. Mother of the Year here! Thanks Cameron, it was delicious. Oh, it took him two days to realize it was missing so I don’t feel too bad about eating it.

Thursday.

Thursday sucked! It was cold and rainy but in the evening the rain went away and left behind this super bright double rainbow.

The photo seriously doesn’t do justice to the beauty of this rainbow.

Friday.

When did this kid get so grown up? He’s 7 going on 17.

We took the kids out for dinner on Friday night. The place has a bunch of different food vendors and you pick what you want then have a seat. It’s very family friendly so we give the kids a little more room to be kids. Poor Logan coughs a lot when he gets excited or runs around too much (not that he was running around), he’s got this nasty, barking cough. He and Cameron were screwing around taking funny photos of each other and Logan started that cough. Long story a bit shorter some woman decided to butt in where she had no business and comment about him being sick. When I told her he wasn’t sick she chucked all kinds of attitude at me because she didn’t believe me. I ended up (quietly) telling her off as we were leaving where she proceeded to give me the excuse that she was concerned because SHE gets sick easily.

Here’s are two tips for all of you out there. First, mind your damn business! It is not your concern what other people do with their kids unless they are giving them a beatdown. Second, if YOU get sick easily, STAY HOME!

Saturday.

April 9th and it snowed all day long. We had to drive into Philadelphia to pick up race packets for our half marathon and this is the crap we encountered. The roads were a bit dicey in spots because no one was prepared for the snow.

Seeing this on the day before a race did not leave me feeling excited to run.

That’s my week in a nutshell.

This week I’m hoping for warmer weather and a little more motivation to be the rock star I know I can be.

I hope you have a wonderful week.