SlimDownSeries: Essentials

Here are some links to things I find are needed to jump start and follow along with me. 

I have purchased all of these Items myself and feel that they work best for me. 

so far I love my new scale and ill be giving you guys my first weigh in next week. 

Essentials

Number 1. Reliable scale. Body fat on a scale isn't always accurate so I wouldn't worry too much about that. but having a scale that will give you consistent readings is important and not change based on how you lean or stand. 

Health-o meter professional body fat scale here

Match green tea or oolong tea. I've mentioned this plenty of times that I noticed a big difference while drinking tea. Helps speed up the metabolism and release fat from the body.

Monkey picked oolong is sold at teavana stores if you have on near you. 

Monkey Picked Oolong here

Matcha green tea is also sold at teavana stores if you have one near you.

Matcha green tea has vitamin C, A, K, E b12 and b12 complex. the number one part of the body it helps burn fat from in the stomach.

Matcha green tea here

Regular Green tea

Green tea

Water container. I always use BPA free if I am not using a water bottle. This is easier to refill. 

Water container

This is just the start. 

Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist or professional. I share my experiences and knowledge I have gained through my own personal trial and error. I like these things and keep them in my day to day life. I am just here to share with those who are looking for something new.

can't wait to share more. xo 

vanessa. 

How to Lose 5-8lbs in 3 days!

I know a lot of people celebrated Memorial Day weekend out partying, eating a ton of good food and drinking. Which naturally results in ending the weekend a little more bloated or bigger than they started it. 

For me this top picture was right before leaving to vegas (forgive the messy background I was backing and unorganized) I know I'd come home with a few extra pounds.  This next picture is a 6 pound difference and as you can see I look really bloated. 

So what did I do to reduce the weight and get back to where I first started.

Upon getting home the first thing I did was pick up a gallon of water and I drank it. If you get home late like I mentioned in my youtube video (that will be live at 5pm California time today) drink at least half of the gallon. 

I also chugged 2 table spoons of apple cider vinegar in water before bed. 

and then had a cup of oolong tea. 

and woke up a little less swollen 

Along with those things above there are a couple more things you can do to help you shed those pounds. 

Cranberry Juice.. No I'm not talking about ocean spray. I'm talking about real unsweetened cranberry juice. Put about 3 oz of cranberry juice in a 20-50 ounce water bottle and drink that through out the day. It filters the kidneys and reduces swelling and also is great for your urinary tracts and helps release the water weight. I've done this for years and it works like a charm. (cant believe I forgot to mention it in the video)

If you have a sweat belt sleep in it for one or two nights. Sweat while you sleep and release some more excess water. 

Eat foods like cucumber, berries and asparagus to also help with the water weight. 

I've lost up to 10 pounds of water in 3 days before. give this a try and use your own judgment to see if its right for you. This isnt a crash diet just some things to add right when you get home from your vacation to detox you and get rid of some unwanted swelling and pounds. :)