No! And why this word irks me...

Now that I'm helping in a VOLUNTEER league for youth (football) cheer, I have come to the realization that today's parents SUCK! 

Now before you rally the town to come hang me, listen to my reasoning! Put down the clubs and listen.

At practice the other night, I had a child (6 years old) tell me she didn't HAVE to listen to the coaches and that her momma said if she doesn't have fun at practice she doesn't have to go, and can just ONLY go to the games. WHEN DID THIS BECOME A THING?! When did we let our kids become the adults? They said they wanted to do it so we signed them up, committed them to a team, and now it's ok to let everyone else down because they don't like it for 5 minutes half way through the season?! 

Why are we ok as parents on letting our kids be sissys and quitters when the going gets tough? When your coach is a little hard on your because they've seen you do that skill better and know you can do it? When the coaches make EVERYONE run because we win as a team and we get in trouble as a team?! When they don't get placed in the position they want, but get placed in a position they are FIT for? Why is this the "new way of parenting"?!

Now don't get me wrong, this is a rec league and it's just for fun, BUT why would you tell your child that it's ok to tell an adult no and that their momma said they're special and excluded from any type of consequences?! Why are we letting our kids grow up this way?

I get it, your little snowflake is one of a kind and is super special to you, and THAT IS WONDERFUL!!! But don't you want your child to grow up to be able to go to work and be able to learn from

CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM? Would you be ok with your child getting fired from their first job because they told their boss that "my momma said I don't have to if I don't want to!" I mean... That's fine and all of your little snowflake is going to leech off you until you die and they get their inheritance... But why do you want your kid to be uncoachable? Why do you want your kid to be rude, hateful, lazy, uncooperative, entitled? Why is this the generation of the participation trophies and the "momma saids"? 

I have 2 kids of my own, one of which is on this team. And when she told her coach no at this same practice she was beyond in trouble. It was unacceptable to me. She got taken to my car, given a good speech, and then was to run before she could join her teammates at their water break. She was embarrassed in front of her friends as well. I promise you, she learned that she doesn't tell her coach that she wasn't doing something because she didn't want to and she won't EVER do that again. At least not while I'm at practice with her. 

There needs to come a time where we let our kids be their own independent person, especially in a sports team situation. Let the coaches do what they are there to do! Yes some days your kid won't love it, and you know what THAT IS TOTALLY OK! Do you want to know what is NOT OK? Teaching your kids it's ok to quit on their team, half way through a season because they had to run at practice for not doing what was instructed. Teach them that coaches are supposed to be tough on them, so they can be the best athlete they could ever be! TEACH THEM RESPECT! Teach them that it's ok to be upset with someone who is giving them constructive criticism, but they have to deal with it in an appropriate way! TEACH THEM THAT QUITTING ON THEIR TEAMS IS NOT OK! 

PSA:

Uncoachable children become unemployable adults. 

Now, we can all agree that today's parents suck, and we should take steps to be a better parent tomorrow!

How we stack up

Ok I see all of these posts about different ways to get healthy, and let me say I am so glad you are trying your best to get healthy. Honestly congrats!!! Your body deserves to function the way God intended and you will love being healthy! 

I get asked often how Plexus stacks up against all of these different products. 

Let me preface this with saying I was the one who has actually TRIED all of these products. Yes, I have. So these are MY experiences and opinions. 

Here's how:

Advocare: ok awesome, I did the 24 day challenge. There are a ton of different things to take and an energy drink called spark. Here's what I found out, it's sweetened with sucralose, Aka SPLENDA. Eww. Honestly, here are the ingredients from their website. 

Not to mention the 120mg of caffeine. (That's 2 cans of soda, just fyi) no wonder it gives you energy.... So I also had to drink a meal replacement drink a few times, take fiber, a cleanse, a catalyst, and some other stuff. I had to follow a daily planner, I was so confused. By day 24 I was thankful for it to be over with! I haven't had soda in 8yrs, and I had caffeine withdrawals from the spark when I was done.

On to Le-vel thrive:

Oh goodness. There's patches, pills, and shakes. I did the 3 day challenge. At $10 per day, I couldn't imagine paying anywhere from $100 for just 16 meal replacement and some vitamins to $190 for enough shakes to last me a month and the patch thingy and some vitamins. And these are the SALE prices for your autoshipment. Which you HAVE to get. And to cancel it is like trying to call The president and have him cancel christmas. That was a nightmare. I also love that in order to see prices you must sign up as a customer. SHADDDDYYYYYYYYY. Just to get the pictures of the prices, the person who they put me under has already started blowing up my phone. Here we go again... Just realized you can't cancel until after 60 days are up, that's awesome! 

 

Ok on to the new trend of wrapping yourself healthy. 

It (doesn't) works wraps! I actually signed up to sell these and had 0 success. I see the photos of people sucking it in, photoshopping, and MY FAVORITE not even the same person in the after photo. My Upline was the top in the company, and she moved me around from her to someone else so she could promote up, thanks! There were shakes, drink mixes, pills, cosmetic things (toner, face wash, a gel to make cellulite go away) wraps, now energy drinks. The greens, their daily vegetable/fruit powder that you're supposed to mix up and drink, it NEVER DISSOLVED! Gag!!! The vitamins were chalky, and lord forbid if you did t get enough water to swallow it down... The fat fighters were pretty neat, they make you poop like no tomorrow. Ok so these wraps though, they're supposed to "dissolve the fat of the area you put them on and you are supposed to pee it out" that is directly out of the developers mouth. I'm sorry say what?! That doesn't even make sense!!! NOW REMEMBER I WAS A PART OF THIS COMPANY! Now they started adding cosmetic products like face wash hair vitamins. And now their super YUMMY (eye roll) energy drink.  

You mean only 100mg of caffeine?! And only 27g of sugar?! And it says I should t drink more than TWO a day?! Yeah, that doesn't sound terrible or anything. And you get 24 in one case, so typically you'll need 2 a day and that will last you 12 days. (These are new and I have NOT tried them) anyways back to the new skin care line...

So this in turn according to them, makes them cosmetic. THE WRAPS ARE A COSMETIC FIX YALL! Like putting a band-aid on a open head wound. MAY STOP A TINY BIT OF BLEEDING, but it won't FIX your actual issue. It's not going to give you ripped abs. It's not going to wrap away your health issues, it's not possible.

Oh I forgot prices of this. If you only want to buy once you have to pay $100 for 4 wraps, but if you sign up for their Loyal

Customer program, you get it for a distributor price. (Ummm....) oh, but you have to buy for 3 months and if you cancel early they charge your card for the difference between the retail price and your discounted rate. Yep, that's FUN! 

Again I'm not saying these products DO NOT WORK, before all of you people start tearing me apart, I'm stating facts and images off of the COMPANY websites. 

Now, I have found Plexus. And my product regimens are easy, no meal replacements, just a simple pink drink that tastes good and actually mixes up, no added funky sugars, naturally flavored and sweetened with stevia. Yes we have vitamins, protein shakes, a pink drink, and an assortment of pills to take that are completely optional. Most Products range from $25-$40 and there is nothing over $100(per item) we are NOT a weight loss company. Let me make that VERY clear. Now most people have amazing weight loss testimonies, and I personally have lost 65lbs(even while being pregnant during that time) there is more than weight loss to my testimony, no reflux, no acne, no extreme hair falling out, no more pre diabetic, no more stomach problems after I eat, no more fast food addiction, no more uncontrollable sadness. No joke, I feel 100x better than I ever have! 

There is less than 2% caffeine in Plexus Slim, so you won't have a sugar crash, you don't have to walk around wearing a silly wrap or patch. You can drink your drink and go on with your life. No set schedules, no having to drink your food and be starving yourself. You can use one product or many. Nothing has came close to this company pay wise and in products that actually work. OH and on top of that IF you try it and it was not what you thought, there's a 60 day money back guarantee. You can purchase 3 ways, retail(full price, one time only) preferred (autoships until you say cancel, no minimums) and wholesale, which you can just get because you are CHEAP (like me) and with that you have the opportunity to sell it IF YOU WANT. Not required, just optional. No parties, no inventories, no quotas to hit to receive an extra discount or pay raise. Just easy peasy. 

Thanks for reading what I have to say. You can't expect to be healthy in 24 days, you can't wrap away your health issues, you can't patch (seriously that thing was FREAKIN ITCHY!) your body to better health. I'm all for getting healthy, but do it from the inside out and be patient because it didn't get that way over night and you won't fix it over night. BE REALISTIC. Not even a week of drinking plexus will get you healthy. I'm not saying it WILL GET YOU HEALTHY, but it has for me. I was patient and changed my lifestyle. I still don't work out a lot, but I do some. I do eat what I want but I don't eat fast food. I stay far away from caffeine. I don't eat junk. I have gotten healthy by using plexus as my catalyst for change. The probiotic and the Plexus slim are something I don't go a day with out. Even my 4m old is on our probiotic by her doctors suggestion. I'm thankful right now because I'm the 5 days of having her on it, she's a whole new baby. 

Feel free to check out my website www.plexusbymegan.com or shoot me an email Megan.tapley@aol.com. 

Letting Life get in the way

I get it, you are busy!

I understand that you have 100293729357208 things going on. I do too, I promise. My life isnt easy peasy.

What i want you to know is that you are worth take 3 minutes out of the day to work on yourself.

I want you to know you are worth everything!
You are worth it!

Say it with me!

I am worth changing my life. I am worth making time for myself. I am worth more than I think I am.

You know what else You are worth?

You are worth nothing if you give up. That is what you are telling yourself. I am not worth it. When you quit your diet or work out, you are saying I am not worth this anymore. Be worth it.

Change your life. Be great, Start somewhere and do not give up on making you a better you.

Kisses!!

Weight loss, Wait loss

Weight loss:

losing stored body fat

Wait loss:

losing out on an opportunity because you waited because you were scared of the potential outcome.



I deal with both every single day.
I watch people lose weight because they trusted me.
I watch people gain their lives back because i showed them some life changing products.
I also watch people wait because they are full of excuses, as known as fear.
they are scared that they are going to waste their money. they are scared that they are going to fail.
They are waiting for the "right time". What on earth is the right time? When you are hating your body to the point you are depressed? Or when you are out shopping and the size you used to wear is now too small? Or is it when you face your fear and punch it in the face?

I want everyone to know there is a difference between waiting and weighing. Stop waiting for a sign and start making your own destiny.

I promise you wont regret it.

Kisses!!!

My Why

Why do I do what I do?

Why do I strive for greatness?

Why do I want to make sure everyone around me is successful?

WHY?!

Why on earth am I so passionate about Plexus?

I want to share with you why.

Lillian and Kynslie. Those 2 people are why. I want to show them that I can do what it takes to be home with them. I want to show them that health is important to living a long life. I want to be there when they have kids and get married and graduate college, not in that order preferably! I want to know that my girls will be taken care of when they are ready to go to college. I want to make them proud. I missed 6 years of Kynslie's life working nonstop. I broke her heart many times with I'm sorry baby girl, mommy has to work yet again. I refuse to put my job before my family ever again. I want to be great. Yes, I may move slowly up the ranks, but at least im not working my life away any more. I have lost a lot of weight with these products. BUT that will never be why i do anything. My family is what inspires me to be a better me. I refuse to surround myself with people who are negative. I will not let anyone bring me down. I will not accept failure. I will not accept being anything but amazing. I find it hard to understand why its ok to work 40 years at a company, building someone else's dream and still be broke, but if you work for yourself for 4 years to become successful then you're an idiot. Why is it ok to go to work to pay for your house and car that you only spend a few hours in a day? why are these things normal, but working from home for yourself not? Change your thinking to change your life. I will not build someone else's dream anymore. I will build my family's dream. You can mock me, laugh at me, block me, but you will not bring me down.

Kisses!

GIVING UP

IF YOU GIVE UP YOU WILL NEVER BE SUCCESSFUL.

PERIOD.

LET ME SAY IT AGAIN.

ONCE YOU GIVE UP, YOU ARE SAYING I AM OKAY WITH FAILING.

DO YOU HONESTLY UNDERSTAND THAT?

DO YOU KNOW THAT EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT AND THAT IF YOU WANT TO BE HEALTHY YOU CAN NOT GIVE UP ON YOUR BODY?

DID YOU KNOW THAT CHANGING YOUR DIET AND EXERCISE IS NOT ALWAYS GOING TO WORK?

DID YOU KNOW THAT YOUR BODY MAY BE HOLDING ON TO YOUR STORED FAT BECAUSE YOU ARE NOT EATING ENOUGH?

DID YOU KNOW THAT YOU HAVE TO GIVE UP SODAS TO LOSE WEIGHT?

DID YOU KNOW THAT ASPERTAINE IN DIET SODAS CAN MAKE YOUR BODY HOLD ON TO FAT?

DID YOU KNOW THAT SUCRALOSE IS NOT A HEALTHY SUGAR SUPPLEMENT?

I WANT YOU TO SUCCEED. I DO. THAT IS WHY I WILL NOT TAKE YOU GIVING UP. YOU ARE BETTER THAN RESIGNING TO FAILURE.

30 easy health tips

Ive been looking around the internets, yeah I procrastinate doing my household chores to help yall out! YOU ARE SOOOO WELCOME! OH!! And sorry honey. I promise after this post ill finish laundry!

Anyways....! So here are 30 easy tips to a healthy lifestyle.!

1. Instead of indulging in your sweet tooth cravings, think fruit first. It will satisify your cravings with out pushing you over the calorie edge! So resist that chocolate cake siren, and instead enjoy a sliced apple with a tablespoon of nut butter (like peanut or almond) or fresh fig halves spread with ricotta. Then rest easy knowing you're still on the right, healthy track.
2. Find yourself a workout buddy or a fitness friend. An accountability partner will keep you motivated and inline with your fitness goals.
3. While there are heaps of good-for-you foods out there, some key ingredients make it a lot easier to meet your weight-loss goals. Next grocery store run, be sure to place these three diet-friendly items in your cart: balsamic vinegar (it adds a pop of low-cal flavor to veggies and salads), in-shell nuts (their protein and fiber keep you satiated), and fat-free plain yogurt (a creamy, comforting source of protein). Plus, Greek yogurt also works wonders as a natural low-calorie base for dressings and dips—or as a tangier alternative to sour cream. Talk about a multitasker!
4. After a work out, relax in a cold bath to relieve post fitness aches, for 10-15 minutes. Yes its going to be cold. But i would much rather soak in a cold tub of water than be sore the next day and use it as an excuse to skip working out again.
5. BUY COMFORTABLE SHOES. 
6. Make an awesome playlist to work out and run to. It doesnt all have to be pump you up music, it can be soothing music too! Find what works for you. 
7. Weighing: we all have a love hate relationship with the scale. When you weigh, whether it is daily or weekly, make sure you weigh first thing in the morning before eating or drinking or beginning your daily activities. 
8. Watch your portions. Your meat should not take up over half of your plate. Your plate should be half veggies or fruit!
9. Alcohol. Now i am not saying quit drinking all together. But remember that alcohol is high in sugar and calories, and those count too! Drink a glass of water between your cocktails so that you do not over indulge and to avoid a nasty hangover!
10. When you get ready to run, eat about 200-250 calories 90 minutes before you run. Your body needs the fuel to burn. (this is based on a 5k or 10k run)
11. It takes 3500 calories for your body to gain a pound of fat. Its ok to have a cheat day every now and then
12. When you go running, take a ipod, your id (just in case something happens to you) and wear sunglasses!
13. Drink half your weight in water. (200 lbs = 100 oz)
14. Worried about over eating at a weekend party? eat a 100 calorie snack before you go to cut down on your snacking.
15. Jazz up your food to keep it from getting boring! spices, lemon juice, herbs. Most of these contain 0 calories and they make your diet fun again!
16. Increase your exercise by 5 to 10% once it starts to feel natural.
17. enjoy your ice cream topped with fruit instead of the calorie ridden toppings!
18. Swap your shoes out every 300-350 miles. Yes they are comfy and fit just right, but you are not doing your body any good holding on the them.
19. Yoga sports bras are not made for running. Get the right kind of sports bras to keep your body from hurting after running!
20. Side stitches: weve all had them. and they hurt! to ease them, take your fist and press it below your rib cage while take 10 steps and breathing from your belly. In about 30 seconds you should feel some relief.
21. Shake your grove thang for an hour when you're sick of your treadmill or elliptical.  For every hour you shake it, youll burn 300-600 calories!
22. So your significant other, bff and co workers dont like your new healthy diet. They always want pizza or baked goods. You can enjoy those, just order a pizza with lots of veggies and easy on the cheese. Or indulge in baked fruit with cinnamon. 
23. Buy the single serving bags of chips if you want to indulge in carbs! The big bag wont be empty as quickly and your brain will want to finish the whole bag! Smaller bag, less carbs.
24. Take a break for lunch. Make a specific time to eat so that you wont mindlessly grave on your food.
25. Wear sunscreen while working out this summer. your body will thank you for it later. 
26. When you need that 3pm snack, reach for the 100 calorie snack packs or some crisp veggies. The crunch of the crisp veggies will give your brain the same effect as eating a bag of carbloaded chips
27. Invest in chaffing sticks. You can get them on amazon for like $9. keeps those thighs from getting that super comfy (sarcasm) rash. you can thank me later!
28. If you are in a rush and are stopping through the drive thru, opt for a salad instead of fries. Grilled chicken instead of fried chicken. 
29. Once you reach your goal, dont quit the gym or workouts. You still need to maintain your new healthy body.
30. Whatever you do, do not give up. Giving up will always result in failure.

OH and an extra tip! Because i honestly believe in Plexus products, add them to your fitness routine to help you get where you want to be. Slim can help with cravings. Boost can give you more energy to work out. Block can block carbs when you want to indulge in a deliciously large dinner. Bioclease will oxygenate your blood and clean you out. Probio5 will get your gut back in track. Accelerator+ will boost your metabolism. Xfactor will be your supercharged multivitamin with aloe to help you absorb the good things you are putting in your body and we even have a chewable for kiddos! Fast relief cream and capsules to aide you in relieving the soreness from your work outs! and p96 for your protein and snack needs, available in chocolate and vanilla!