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December 30, 2010 · in Health· Isagenix· Life of a Wannabe· Weight Loss

ARE YOU READY FOR 2011!!!!

I really love this time of year, there’s just something so refreshing about a NEW year. It’s a time to take a look at our lives and ask ourselves, Is THIS where I want to be? If not, then What do I need to DO to get to where I want to be?

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It’s important to be grateful and content with our lives and where we’re at, but we also need to continue to better ourselves with each passing year. I think one of the biggest mistakes we make when making our new years resolutions, is forgetting to see all that we HAVE accomplished. A lot of times we get discouraged because we haven’t stuck to our goals as perfectly as we had planned. First of all, there is NO such thing as perfect. Don’t beat yourselves up over eating that piece of chocolate cake when you vowed you’d cut out all junk food this year. Don’t throw in the towel, give yourself some credit and try again tomorrow.
One of the most popular new years resolution is to LOSE WEIGHT, don’t we all know it. The market for weight loss products and services was worth nearly $121 billion in 2009 and it only continues to increase. Although I have not ever been overweight, I, like most women, have struggled tremendously with body image. I tried everything under the sun to lose weight, including starving myself which didn’t ever last very long. I was an emotional eater so starving myself just made me MORE anxious and in the end I would binge. Which then of course led me to the idea of purging, and to be completely honest, I tried and tried but could not make myself throw up, sorry for the graphic details. I guess my gag reflexes are pretty strong. Of course I’m glad that I wasn’t able to throw up because that could have led to a major eating disorder I’m sure.

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It wasn’t until my mission in Germany where I finally began to love my body the way it was, even 25 pounds heavier. I was able to get to a better place emotionally and I wasn’t so obsessed with the way I looked. I started enjoying food on a healthier level mentally and emotionally. I quit beating myself up each time I indulged in all the yummy food and chocolate Germany had to offer. I noticed I started eating slower and took the time to enjoy what I was eating more and in turn I would eat less.
Overcoming poor body image and loving your body is the first step for an overall healthier life. When I first did a cleanse it wasn’t to lose weight, it was simply to better my health, and when the weight started coming off it was just an added bonus. I’m not saying I’ve got it all figured out and now I NEVER struggle with poor body image, it’s an ongoing battle, especially after having kids. I’m still learning to love my body, saggy skin and all. I think this is something women will constantly have to work on. We need those simple reminders that, looks aren’t everything, our HEALTH is what we need to be concerned about.
I try to make healthier choices where I can, but I also enjoy a nice juicy hamburger or a some chocolate chip cookies once in a while. Oh, and by the way, I found some YUMMY organic candy bars recently you’ll have to try. They are called Angell candy bars, my favorite is the snow angel, it’s white chocolate with a creamy coconut center. You can find them on Amazon, Snow Angell Organic Candy Bar 12-Pack

Okay so anyway, back to new years resolutions. I recently told you about my new goals for trying out all the things on my bucket list. Each month I’m choosing a different item from the list to help me focus on improving my talents and developing new skills. November was to write a song, still in the works, I’m coming back to this one for sure. December was to brush up on my German so I was reading Twilight, watching DVD’s, and reading my scriptures ALL in German. January is going to be my month to learn more about photography. I don’t want to become a professional photographer, I just want to learn how to take better pictures with my camera I got not too long ago. I plan to share what I’m learning too, for all you beginners out there.

Well I hope you are all finding the motivation to make this year the best one yet!!! Have a wonderful weekend and Happy New Year!!!!!!

By the way, if you haven’t entered my giveaway yet, be sure to check it out. I’m giving away one of my planners with 3 complete months of meal plans and grocery lists. Ends January 5th.

November 29, 2010 · in Health· Isagenix· Weight Loss

How Do You Feel?

I don’t know about you but I am feeling SICK… sick from eating so much crap over the weekend. I’m sure I gained at least 5 lbs and feelin it in my jeans.

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I’m getting ready to do a cleanse and thought I’d answer a few frequently asked questions about the program I do.

What do you DO when you’re cleansing? Do you get to eat at all?

First of all, YES, you do get to eat on certain days. It starts out with 2 warm up days, you’ll be replacing 2 meals with the meal replacement shakes, and have one regular healthy meal around 400-600 calories. Then you’ll start the 9 day with 2 days of cleansing where you’ll basically just be on a liquid diet, drinking the cleanse juice provided in the 9 day Pak (it’s not as hard as it sounds, with the amount of water you’ll drink as well as the cleanse juice, surprisingly you won’t be that hungry). Then you’ll do 5 days of the shakes again (shake, meal, shake), then finish with another 2 cleansing days.

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Will I gain the weight back?

Yes, you will gain the weight back if you don’t go on some sort of maintenance program or begin making regular cleansing part of your life. There is no such thing as a quick fix, cleansing should be done as often as every 3 to 6 months. Just like changing the oil in your car in order for it to run properly, so is it with the body. I am not the type of person that can just eat perfectly for the rest of my life, I like to enjoy all the yummy foods this world has to offer, so I don’t deprive myself. I have noticed that I crave less of the junk after cleansing though. As for the maintenance program, it’s very simple, all I do is I start out each day with my yummy Isalean shake. It’s quick and easy, and tastes great! Plus I just feel good when I have the shakes, it’s the best way to start out my day, providing the body with all the nutrients it needs. I’m sure you all know that our food these days is not what it used to be. Our food is depleted of nutrients, which means we eat WAY more than we really need. Our body is only telling us it’s hungry, because it’s craving NUTRIENTS!

How will I feel during the cleanse? Nauseous, hungry, tired, headaches, ect? Will I be stuck to the toilette all day?

First of all, NO, you won’t be stuck to the toilette, if anything you may experience a little constipation, but nothing a little magnesium can’t fix 🙂 Most people feel fine during the cleanse, but it’s totally normal if you experience a minor case of any of the above. Just take it easy on cleanse days, drink lots of water, and take a nice relaxing bath.

How much does it cost?

About $5 a meal, which I don’t think is too bad considering what the average person is spending on consumable products. Think about the amount of money you’re already spending each day on things you consume, Starbucks, Diet cokes, fast food, ect. I’ve had people tell me that they’ve actually SAVED money when they were on a cleanse. Here is a great cost breakdown you can look at. Just click on it to enlarge.

The membership is just like a costco membership. Gives you access to all the wholesale prices for 1 year. You can go to www.wannabelean.com to get all set up with your program. Watch the videos on the site, and click on GET STARTED if you’d like to give it a go.

I’m going to leave you with some pretty interesting information on the HCG diet. These are documents so just click on it if the text is too small to read and it will enlarge.

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July 16, 2010 · in FAB Fridays· Giveaways· Isagenix· Weight Loss

Weight Loss & Jewelry ~ FAB Friday Giveaway!

Today I’d like to introduce you to my friend Tezsia Mills the founder and designer of TEZ~MI jewelry. I’ve known Tezsia for about 3 years now. It’s funny because we met on myspace through mutual friends, and have become good friends since. We’ve hung out together, had playdates and have really enjoyed getting to know each other. I just love Tezsia, she is such an inspiration to me. She’s going to share with you her recent results on her 30 day Isagenix program. She had a baby not too long ago and wanted to do a cleanse to jump start her goal of getting the baby weight off. Along with sharing her results she has also offered to do a giveaway of her amazing hand crafted jewelry.

At the begining of the 30 day program I weighed 159 lbs. I currently weight 145 :0) I have lost a TON of inches and my butt shrunk.. my upper thighs .. I once again have had amazing results I went from a size 30 MEK jeans down to a size 28 right now thanks to the butt, thighs and waist. My tummy is toning.. I started this when urban was 6 months old and people can’t believe I have an 8 mo old child (just turned 8 mo)

its amazing.. and I love it!!!!!

I am a happy Isagenix user and its amazing… helped me feel like “me” again so soon after a baby! (ps im still doing the shakes ect.. I have about 5 lbs left to go, but I reached my personal goal!!! now I just need to tone!)

On the cleanse days I kept myself busy and packed my bottles of plain waters with me and in a cooler kept my premade cleanse bottles cold. It is easier I have found if you keep yourself busy it makes the time fly. On day 1 of the cleanse it went pretty well but towards the end of the day I just wanted to go to bed, but by day 2 and I would say about at about noon I was full of energy. I had read a lot of things having to do with toxins in the body and after getting my epidural I really didn’t think those things “stayed in my body” especially because I could feel my toes and everything nor did I think that what I ate was bad for me. I have found after doing cleanses it almost feels like my body breaths better. Its a weird analogy to think of but its almost like when you have a bad cold and you can’t breath and when you finally clear it up you feel better and function better. This is an all over function better, clarity.

What I am doing now since I have lost basically all of the weight and that was within the 30 day program. I still do the shakes in the morning its a fast breakfast. I eat a Salad or a mixure of fruit and veggies for lunch and a very simple protein dinner. I am a girl who LOVES food. I mean I gained 60 lbs with my pregnancies. I LOVE food! So I don’t starve myself nor will I eat cardboard and napkins.. I just use lemon juice on my salads now instead of heavy ranch or I’ll pick apples and grapes over potato chips most of the time :0)

Thank you so much Tezsia, it was great hearing about your experience on the cleanse, and I LOVE your before and after pics, you look amazing!!!

For the giveaway, she allowed me to choose from her selection and these are my two favorites. The winner will have their choice of earrings they’d like to have.

Summer Dream

Chunky

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May 25, 2010 · in Isagenix· Weight Loss

Diets Diets and MORE Diets!

There are literally millions of different diet and weight loss programs out there, which can be pretty overwhelming. I’ve posted a small spreadsheet here of some of the most popular North American diets price comparison.
As you all know, I’m pretty passionate about the Isagenix Nutritional Cleansing system because of what it did for me. I found it pretty interesting when I came across this and they broke down the cost per pound.

I also have a book recommendation for you. I’m a HUGE fan of John Gray, the author of Men or From Mars Women are From Venus. He has this great book out called the Mars and Venus Diet and Exercise Solution. He talks about healthy brain chemistry being a major part of having a healthy relationship. He also recommends Isagenix in this book. Watch the youtube video below as he gives a short explanation of why he chose Isagenix.

February 15, 2010 · in Beauty· Health· List's and Schedules· Weight Loss

My Work Out Routine

The other day as I was getting ready, my daughter comes in and begins playing with the doughy stretched out skin that is now covering the, once upon a time, descent looking abs. She was like, “it’s squishy mom, why is it like that”, hmmm, don’t ya just LOVE kids.

“Well, honey, this is what happens to skin after you have a baby in your tummy”, she was like, “oh, I don’t want my tummy to look like THAT”……ha, well neither do I 🙂

The price we pay. (sigh)

Well, she did bring to my attention that I’ve been neglecting that particular area of my body,

and it’s beginning to show. I gained almost 50 lbs with this baby. I’m now at the weight I want to be (thanks to cleansing), but have not done much to build up my abs since giving birth. I do need to tighten up a bit in other area’s as well. So I’m back to my bootcamp workouts instead of the lazy 30 min. walk on the treadmill I’ve been doing these days. I’m a new fan of Blair’s McFatty Monday’s. So, I thought today would be a great day to talk about my “mcfatty” abs 🙂

I tend to get bored easily when it comes to working out, so here is my routine full of multi-tasking. I’m all about getting as much done as possible, even when I work out.

10 min. run or walk on Treadmill ( I don’t run much anymore these days, so I usually walk fast on an incline) and read one chapter of my book.
Work 2 different muscle groups ( I pick the ones that feel most flabby for me, example, yesterday I started with my glutes and inner thighs) 3 sets of 12-15 on each while listening to my work out music.
10 min. on the Elliptacle ( I try to get the most out of the ten min. so I increase the intensity quite a bit so I get a good sweat on). While doing this I listen to something spiritual, motivation, or educational. I love downloading audiobooks to my ipod.
Work another 2 muscle groups, example: Biceps and triceps 3 sets of 12-15 each./Listen to my work out music
10 min. on the Stair Climber (play around on my phone, texting, emailing, Facebook, Twitter, blogging, planning out my week and adding things into my calender)
Do some MAJOR abs, for now I feel some urgency to get my abs into shape, planning a cruise soon, and would like it if I didn’t have a pot belly. Do it till it burns, so the next day you’re sore 🙂
10 min. on the rower or bike/ listen to my FAVORITE up beat songs. Below are a few of my favorites.

Anything from Lady Gaga

Boom Boom Pow

Technologic Draft Punk

Sandstorm Tunnel Alliance

Jai Ho! Pussycat dolls

This is my way of strengthening MIND, BODY & SOUL, all in about an hour. I LOVE it, goes by fast, and I feel incredible when I’m done.

And I’m not afraid to admit that I wear these body shaper cami’s DAILY.

When people say I look good for just having a baby, I immediately say, “oh, I’m wearing a body shaper”, my husband laughs at me, and say’s, “why do you always feel as though you HAVE to disclose that”? LOL, I don’t know… I guess I just feel like I can’t take credit for it unless it’s real 🙂

Let’s face it, no matter how much weight you lose after baby, you’ll most likely always have that muffin top, and that’s never a pretty sight. I like the feeling of being held in, and not feeling the skin jiggle when I walk. I used to wear SPANX, but they are SO uncomfortable, not to mention, impossible to get in and out of. Found myself NOT drinking water just to avoid having to go to the bathroom.

I really love these cami’s, I get them at Target, or you can find them HERE for $20.

January 14, 2010 · in Health· Weight Loss

Salads for the week

For those of you who are trying to eat healthier for the New Year, so in other words, everyone 🙂 I wanted to share with you how I keep my calories down without spending a lot of money, or investing a lot of time. First of all, as you all know, I have my usual Isagenix protein shake every morning, which I LOVE. Then for lunch, try to have salads as much as possible. I don’t like the store bought bags of salad, they have a weird taste to them, and seem to go bad really fast. I like everything fresh, and I know it’s hard to prepare a fresh salad everyday as busy as we all are.

So what I do, is chop all the veggies the day I buy them, which saves time throughout the rest of the week. I love lots of veggies on my salad, iceberg lettuce I know isn’t the healthiest, but I like how it’s crispier. The greener, the better, so I get the nice green lettuce to add to it, plus add spinach. I also buy the already chopped carrots, so that makes it a little easier, and carrots, last forever. I love purple cabbage so I chop up a bunch of this to sprinkle over the top. Avocado’s are yummy, and full of protien.

My sister taught me to put a dry papertowell in with the lettuce and it helps it to stay more fresh. It really works too!

Now I have a fresh salad I can easily through together, and will last me the whole week!

Here is a dear friend of mine Cheri, who has some amazing weighloss goals for the year. She has created a blog to track and share her progress. I was hoping you could all follow her blog, and offer her support as she continues her journey to happiness
She has just had her first weigh in and her results are awesome!!! Go check out her blog, and leave her some comments of support!

Crystal,
I just wanted to tell you that after my 9 day I am 16 lbs lighter, 10″ over all inches gone, sleeping well, and waking up with clarity for the 1st time in years, Thank you!
Cheri

We will also be following Sally (the winner of the 9 day cleanse), as she begins her program next week.

What are some of your tips and tricks????? Please do share with us!

ARE YOU READY FOR 2011!!!!

How Do You Feel?

Weight Loss & Jewelry ~ FAB Friday Giveaway!

Diets Diets and MORE Diets!

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