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  Creatine is generally not recommended on an Isagenix Cleanse Day — and here’s why: 🧪 What a Cleanse Day Is: Isagenix Cleanse Days are intermittent fasting days designed to support cellular detoxification and metabolic reset, using specific Cleanse for Life® products, herbal teas, and light snacks like IsaDelights (if used) or Snack Bites. The goal is to give your body a break from digestion and allow natural detox processes to kick in. 🏋️ What Creatine Does: Creatine supports muscle performance, energy production, and hydration in muscle cells — typically used around workout days or during muscle-building phases. It pulls water into the muscles and encourages short-term strength gains, which is counter to the rest and reset focus of a Cleanse Day. 🚫 Why Creatine Isn’t Ideal on a Cleanse Day: It may interfere with the fasting state by stimulating cellular activity. It can cause water retention, which might mask the scale results or detox symptoms. It’s no...

“From Discouraged to Determined: My Journey Toward Health and Hope” (Part 1) In the fall of 2016, my husband and I decided it was time to make some changes. We committed to walking together every night after work. We were already trying to eat healthy, but we took it a step further—being more intentional and conscious about the choices we were making. At the time, we were living near Jefferson, Texas. The slower pace and quiet setting gave us space to focus on our health, or at least try to. But let me back up a little. In November 2014, we went full-time RVing. For the first year or so, we were stationary, which turned out to be a gift. We were parked next to some of our closest friends, and those days are ones I’ll always treasure. Not everyone gets to pick their neighbors, but in that season, we did—and I’m thankful for the memories we made. Living in an RV gave us the freedom to travel. We’d stay in a place for about 30 days, then move on to the next location. In the summer of 201...

  Hey friend! I’m so glad you’re here. I’m Lisa—and I’m guiding you through our  11 Days of Connection To Be Summer Ready starting May 19th! If you haven’t had a chance to join, there’s still time!   Before we begin, I’d love to share a little bit of my story and how this all began. I’m a mom of four—with one proudly serving in the Army, another about to graduate high school, one set to graduate next year, and my youngest still in middle school. We homeschool, and life is beautifully full and busy. I’ve been married to my husband for 22 years, and in the whirlwind of raising a family, I’m so thankful I made a shift when I did—because it prepared me for all the changes that came my way. Seven and a half years ago, I didn’t feel like me.   I was exhausted. My energy was low. My blood pressure was high. I felt rundown, overwhelmed, and disconnected from who I used to be. My husband noticed too—and that was my wake-up call. I knew I needed something to change, but I...

  Loaded Potato Ranch Casserole Ingredients:  • 2 lbs red or russet potatoes, washed and cubed (peeling optional)  • 1 cup sour cream  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (or 2–3 Tbsp homemade ranch mix)  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)  • ½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon (or more!)  • 2 green onions, chopped  • Salt and pepper to taste  • Optional: ¼ cup milk or cream for extra creaminess ⸻ Instructions:  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 casserole dish.  2. Boil potatoes in salted water for 10–15 minutes, just until fork-tender. Drain well.  3. In a large bowl, mix together sour cream, ranch seasoning, half of the shredded cheese, half of the bacon, and chopped green onions (reserve a bit for topping). Stir in potatoes gently. Add salt and pepper if needed.  4. Transfer the mixture to the greased casserole dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese and bacon on top.  5. Bake uncovered for 20–25 min...

Here’s the complete Nutty Granola Bars recipe with added protein for a nutritious, high-protein snack. Nutty Granola Bars with Protein Makes 16-18 bars Ingredients: 1½ cups raw almonds 2½ cups raw cashews 1½ cups slivered almonds 1½ cups pumpkin seeds 1 cup sunflower seeds ½ to ¾ cup protein powder (vanilla or unflavored) ¾ cup maple syrup (add 1-2 tbsp more if needed) ½ cup chia seeds 2/3 cup dark chocolate chips (melted with ½ tsp coconut oil) 1-2 tbsp almond milk (optional, if mixture is too dry) Instructions: 1. Preheat Oven. Set oven to 325°F (163°C). 2. Toast the Nuts & Seeds -Spread the almonds, cashews, slivered almonds, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds on a baking sheet. Toast for 8-10 minutes, stirring halfway, until golden and fragrant. Let cool slightly. 3. Mix Dry Ingredients in a large bowl, combine the toasted nuts and seeds with chia seeds and protein powder. 4. Add Sweetener. Pour maple syrup over the mixture and stir well. If the mixture...