How PLEXUS Changed My Easter Photo This Year

We had such a wonderful day yesterday! Our day started, as it does every Sunday, at church. After church we went out to our family's house in Starke, FL and enjoyed spending time with loved ones that we don't see often enough.

When we got home last night I was thinking of how different this Easter was from last Easter. For starters, I wore a sleeveless dress. I'm not a fan of anything that shows parts of me that I'm not happy with and my arms have always been a part I wasn't happy with. Until now. I love my dress and how I felt in it. Another difference in this Easter from last was that I had more energy to help Mabry with hunting eggs. Instead of sitting back and watching my kids RUN and pick up every brightly colored, plastic, treasure-filled egg, I was ready and willing to get out there WITH them!!! The last difference I noticed from this Easter to last years was that I am not hiding behind my family in our photo. I didn't think that I did that before...but, as I search for before photos to show you on my weight loss journey, I am having a hard time finding any that I'm not behind my kids or that it's not just my face.

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If you follow me on any social media platform, you know that I started taking Plexus in September of 2014. And that I've been working out in a gym quite regularly. I made a decision that enough is enough and it was time to break the hold that sugar and processed foods had on me. Since September, I've lost about 30 pounds and I've lost count of the inches. I'm down TWO pants sizes. 

The struggle is real, you guys. Weight loss is hard work. If you're trying SO HARD to lose the weight, or to just get healthy in general, remind yourself that you didn't put that weight on overnight, so it isn't going to come off overnight. Persistence will lead to perseverance! Never give up! How ever you need to boost your self confidence to not quit, tell yourself that over and over!!!

If you want to learn more about Plexus, email me {jonahbonahinjax@gmail.com}, call me, text me, DM me....GET IN CONTACT WITH ME! Together we can make your goals a reality!!

Disclaimer: I am a Plexus Ambassador. All opinions/photos in this post are mine. 

The Beginning of My Weight Loss Journey

Six weeks ago, I decided enough was enough and I got real with myself. For almost thirteen years {since having our first son} I have blamed being overweight on having babies. I gained 65 pounds while pregnant with Jake Austin. After having him I held on to a good 40 of those pounds...for thirteen years. Until now.

In six weeks I have lost 16.5 pounds and 8+ inches. {I lost my piece of paper that I wrote my measurements on so I have re-start and just subtract from my new measurements. Hopefully I'll stumble upon that paper soon. I really want to know exactly how far I've come! I do know at last check it was just over 8 inches.}

What have I done differently? How am I losing weight and inches? It's not a diet. It's not a magic pill. I am eating healthier foods. I completely eliminated sugar and carbs with the help of Four Fit Sisters' Sugar Detox. I stopped drinking soda {biggie for me!}. I drink LOTS of water. I exercise a couple of times a week. And, I started using Plexus.

Plexus has been a game changer in my weight loss journey. Drinking Plexus Slim every morning curbs and sugar cravings that I may have during the day.

Every now and again I have the opportunity to go get myself a new "something". And for years I've just known what size I wear. {No, I'm not going to tell you. LOL} This past week I went shopping for a couple new things to wear to the Type A Parent Conference, that I'm currently at, and just grabbed that same size I always go to. I was SO excited when I got to the fitting room and the pants were TOO BIG!!! Y'all, it didn't occur to me to pick up a smaller size. And, wanna know what? I had to go down TWO pants sizes!!! {Again, not telling you! LOL}

I am feeling so good about my new weight loss journey! I've lost weight and inches and have gained so much confidence!

I don't want this to be all sales pitchy but, if you'd like more info on Plexus send me an email at jonahbonahinjax at gmail dot com. I would LOVE to tell you more!

Are YOU on a weight loss journey? Have just a few pesky pounds that you'd like to lose? Tell me what I can do to help you. I'd love to answer questions and even do the research for you! Let's connect. Email me. DM me on Twitter. Convo me on Instagram. However you're comfy, let's connect! *I'm jonahbonah on Twitter and Insta

What's on the Menu? {Paleo Favorites}

In the last few weeks some serious changes have been made in my house. Well, not so much in my house as in myself. {it's going to be a tough one to get my husband on board with my new eating habits. I dare not call them a diet...they are a lifestyle change!} On August 6th I drank my last soda. {if you know me in real life, you know that that's like taking my right arm. For real.} I gave up soda and traded it in for water. Good ol' quality H2O. I have truly drank more water in the last four weeks than I've drank in the last five years. That's just awful to think of.

To put it in to perspective, I was probably drinking 5-7 12 oz. soda cans a day. A DAY! Who does that?

What's more, I also switched out preservative-filled foods for all-natural yummy goodness. Nitrate-free/sugar-free bacon, hormone-free eggs, almond milk, pecans, fresh berries, coconut sugar {instead of white sugar}, coconut oil {instead of vegetable oil or canola oil}, coconut creamer for my coffee {instead of milk and sugar}.

Know what else? Sugar. Sugar is the devil, y'all. Check your labels. Do YOU know what you're putting into your body? I'm guessing you truly have no idea. 90% of Americans have NO IDEA!! {That's a percentage I came up with on my own but, I'm sure it's about right.} If you were to read the labels of the food you consume you'd probably not eat most of what you're presently consuming. Really. And, it's surprising what the FDA approves. Who are they, anyway?

These last four weeks have opened my eyes to the junk Americans consume. We should be more educated. I seriously am on a mission to more educate myself. I hope to help YOU in the process! With that being said, come back often to see what's new with #jonahbonahgetsfit.

Did I mention I'm on a mission to eliminate the junk in my family's life? It may take some time but, eventually I'd like to have all of my family off of soda, sugars and preservatives. At least 95% of the time!

In an effort, I've been looking for some recipes that are both yummy and health conscious. I think we can all agree to like the following recipes....or, at least, try them. Wish me luck!

This week, I'm going to give these recipes a try. Each of them are Paleo. If you've had one of them, let me know your thoughts. I'm excited to try each of them.


Bacon Wrapped Chicken Strips - Chicken. Bacon. What more is there to love?


Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas - I'm a busy gal with five kids, a husband and two different schools and a part-time gig at both home and away...therefore, I am a firm believer in the slow cooker. She can be your best friend. Let her.


Paleo Shrimp Stuffed Mushrooms - Okay, so truth be told, my family will not eat these. Myself, on the other hand, I'll eat these all.day.long.


Paleo Pinapple Stir Fry - Lately, Hubs has been getting home a little later than usual or he's been at football practice with Jonah. This has left me to learn how to grill {with charcoal} on my own. I've gotten pretty good {if I do say so , myself!}. Really. I'm thinking the next grilling recipe of mine should be this one. Pineapple, shrimp and other yumminess. Yes, please!

I seriously struggle 6 nights out of 7 on what to feed my family. Especially since I've started eating healthy. With the recipes above, I feel like they are eating healthy, preservative-free and enough to fill their bellies, that I can rest easy at night.

Do you have any Paleo or extra-healthy recipes to share? Leave a link in the comments. I'd love to gather a bunch of new recipes to have at least a month's worth for my family!

I have another bit of new information to share in the next day or so, too. Stay tuned!