Shh....I have a secret

I want to share a little secret with you.

It is something that I was skeptical about at first, but now I absolutely love!

If you are new around here I suggest you check out this post.
It details some of the health issues or lack of that I have been dealing with for the last couple of years.

Now I have not been shy about my love for The Beachbody on Demand workouts.
I have also shared the supplements I have used from AdvoCare with all of you.
When something works for me I want to share it will all of you!

For the last 6 months or so I have been doing the best workouts I could to shred fat and pounds.
I have been logging every bite and drink I consume.
I have been diligent about only consuming a set number of calories to truly focus on losing weight, inches, and overall feeling better.

Unfortunately, through all that...nothing changed.
In fact my clothes felt tighter, the scale when up, and I lacked energy.

Fast forward to about a month ago.
I have heard of Faster Way to Fat Loss before, but this time it struck a chord with me.
When one of your very favorite bloggers, Brooke, shared that she is about to start the program at the beginning of the new year, it really sinks in.

So after thinking it over, and over...I bit the bullet and signed up!

As soon as I got the welcome email I was excited!

Again, you know I have gone through multiple rounds of 21 Day Fix and 21 Day Fix Extreme.
I've logged my foods, was mindful of my calories, worked out until I could hardly move, etc.
So what makes you think this program is going to work for you Vanessa?

I didn't know that it would.
But 3 weeks in, it totally is!!!!

Here are a few things I have learned in my 3 weeks following the FWTFL program...

I can eat what I want, and how much I want.
OK, well within reason of course!
You use the My Fitness Pal app to log all your foods.
But you aren't really following the suggested calories.

You aren't killing yourself with all the crazy workouts either.
This program has the option for gym, home, and beginner workouts.
I don't have a gym membership, so I do all the home workouts.
Most days I'm done in about 25-30 minutes!
And I still feel like I got a great workout in!

There are no supplements, shakes, etc. that you must purchase and continue to purchase to do the program.

The coaches, other ladies doing the program, and even Amanda Tress herself are there to help and support you the entire time!
Example...I had a question about moving some days around and look who answered back...

Yes, I know it could have been someone from her team..but still!
I have never had that kind of care in any other program I have ever done!

All the groups are on Facebook and the program info is on the website through your personalized login.
This is HUGE people!
I can't stand having to download a million different apps to access the information or to communicate with someone.
I can use my computer or my phone to access all the things I need!

Let's be honest, I know you are all really here for my results and such ;)
Remember, I am only 3 weeks in to the 6 week program.

I am down 8.5 inches overall in just 3 weeks!!!

I'm shocked, yet not because I truly feel a difference.

Now this program isn't really about the weight, they actually tell you not to check it.
So I'm impatiently waiting until the end of the 6 weeks to check my results :)

While I'm not comfortable enough to share my photos yet,
check out these ladies and their amazing results using the Faster Way program.

Amy @ A Cup Full of Sass
Audrey @ Putting Me Together


Here are a few other things I have noticed in the last 3 weeks....

I'm Making better food choices overall!

I'm dealing with drinking my coffee way too dark for me.
I actually found a creamer through another FWTFL member that works really well for me!

Fasting for hours without feeling sick, weak, or tired.
I was diagnosed as hypoglycemic years ago and I truly struggle if I don't have something to eat every few hours normally.
But I gradually worked up to 16 hours and I am loving it!

Not wanting to mess my day up by going off track.
I have had dinner plans added to my schedule unexpectedly and I adapted instead of throwing the day away.

And the biggest thing I had to get past was taking some rest days each week vs. pushing myself to get a crazy intense workout in.
Every other program you WORKOUT a lot!
This has built in rest days because you really do need them!


While I am no expert about this program, I have learned a few things here and there that I am more than willing to share with you.
Feel free to comment below or email me at leota6@gmail.com (more private) if you have any questions.


So what's next....I signed up for another round!
WHAT? WHO AM I?
I am someone who is feeling so good about the changes in my mind, body and soul over the last 3 weeks that I couldn't help but keep it going!


And I would love for you to join me!
The next rounds are filling up fast, but if you want to join please use my link here :)


Have you tried the FWTFL program before and want to come back?
You can sign up here!


No discrimination here....the men out there can sign up here!


Yes, they are affiliate links.
And it is awesome that a program like this let's me share it with you without having to be a coach.
Yes, it is rewarding to know I might get a little kickback for sharing this program with you.
But honestly, I just wanted to share with you something that is truly helping me get past some truly dark days, months, and years.


Again, please feel free to email me at leota6@gmail.com with any questions, concerns, etc. you may have!
Trust me, I had plenty before I started and still do from time to time.
But I am learning more about the program and myself each day.

Please let me know if you decide to join me for the next round starting February 11th!
I would love to help cheer you on!


**This post is not sponsored by FWTFL, nor did I get to try this program for free. I signed up for both rounds myself. I am able to to earn a referral commission if you use my links above to sign up.
I would greatly appreciate you using my links I provided for you.**


XOXO ~ Vanessa

Smile :)

Your smile is one of the first things people notice about you.

Smiling at someone can instantly transform some one's day.

And it is like yawning...super contagious! ;)

Keeping my smile looking its best is important to me!

I typically use one of the basic toothbrushes from the store, or whatever one my dentist gives me at my cleaning.

I never felt that my teeth didn't feel clean, but those electric toothbrushes that you see posters of in the dentist's office sure look intriguing.

You know what doesn't?

The price tag!

So I continued to use my basic toothbrush to get the job done.

Rewind to a couple of weeks ago, and I was approached by SmileBr!lliant to try out their new cariPRO Ultrasonic Electric Toothbrush.

I didn't hesitate to say YES!

My package arrived a few days later and I started using it that evening!

(You can see my unboxing in the highlights on my Instagram page)

In my kit was the toothbrush base, two brush heads, and the charging station.

Mine came fully charged, and I still haven't had to charge it since I received it!

First thoughts...it has a nice smooth finish, yet easy to hold.

The base has an On/Off button, as well as a button to scroll to the five different brush modes.

I normally brush my teeth pretty vigorously with a standard toothbrush, so after testing out all of the modes my favorite is the Whitening option.

At first I bumped the button and changed the modes while brushing my teeth :(
But it only took a few times of holding the brush to be comfortable with it, and now I have no issues.

My favorite part of the brush is the built in timer.

I normally brush my teeth for a good amount of time, but not sure I focus on each area the way I do with the cariPRO.

The built in timer allows you to clean 1 section (quarter of your mouth) for 30 seconds before moving onto the next.

It definitely takes the guess work out of it for you!

So what have I noticed after using the cariPRO Ultrasonic Electric Toothbrush for the past couple of weeks?

My teeth feel clean!

I mean, really clean!

Not that they felt super gross before, but they feel smooth and I don't feel any build up.

Another thing I noticed was my mouth feels good.

That sounds weird right?

Because I brush so hard with my regular toothbrush, my mouth sometimes feels like it has been attacked. lol!

But with the cariPRO I let the brush do the work.

And I am extremely impressed with the outcome!

The best part about the cariPRO Ultrasonic Electric Toothbrush is that the price tag is so reasonable, and the quality is outstanding!

So now it is your turn!

I want to know what type of toothbrush you use.

Have you ever tried an electric toothbrush?

If so, what brand and how did you feel about it?

Does the price tag of electric toothbrushes keep you from giving it a try?

I would like to put an end to your price tag fears and tell you to give a try!

I think you will love it just like me!

I already plan on getting one for Mic for Christmas!

So here is what I can do for you...

SmileBr!lliant is offering my readers 20% off of the cariPRO Ultrasonic Electric Toothbrush with code: xtremelyv20

😲😲😲😲

How awesome is that?!?!

That makes it under $100!!!!

Head here to check out all the details and order yours today!

Just need a refill on brush heads? Grab those here :)

Still have more questions?

Check out the FAQ section here! 

And of course you can head to the SmileBr!lliant site to check out everything they have to offer!

I would love to know if you take advantage of this amazing offer!

And I want to know what you think about the electric toothbrush!

What's better than getting your very own cariPRO Ultarsonic Electric Toothbrush at a ridiculously amazing price?
WINNING ONE!!!
Enter to win here! 

Thanks again SmileBr!lliant!

**I was gifted the cariPRO Ultrasonic Electric Toothbrush from SmileBr!lliant. All thoughts and opinions in this post are my own.**


Linking up with The Blended Blog today :)

XOXO ~ Vanessa