Isagenix and Holidays.

I wanted to share my personal Vision Board. I believe that if you can truly see what you desire you can make it happen. Some of my personal goals aren't as lofty as becoming a millionaire, owning a hot car.. but these are what I want and will enrich my life as I see it!

This will be my last blog entry for a week. My husband and I are off to Las Vegas for holidays. Las Vegas was one of the last places on earth I thought I would want to see until my brother got married in May and here I am, less then five months going again. But, this time not four days but a whole week!

I have to admit my mind has been on finishing up some projects at work and getting ready for the trip so I haven't totally focused on Isagenix. However, my huband has started on the men's program to build muscle and body weight so we have made a pact that we will have two shake meals and one "real" meal. I've also packed all my Isagenix for each day and have had my own revelation. Slimcakes ROCK! If you haven't tried them, you HAVE to. Those small cookies are filling and tasty! Well, worth the money. They can act as a meal replacement or a great alternative to eating junk food. I am bringing one for the plan trip and a few for snacks along the week. As well, I've packed a bathing suit and their is a fitness room in the hotel. I know we will be doing LOTS of walking because everyday is jammed packed with activity.

We leave Saturday night so I am cleansing that day and the next morning I have booked us at the House of Blues, Gospel Revival Brunch. (I did opt out of the all you can drink Mimosas and Bloody Mary's for another ten dollars! ) It should be an amazing way to begin our holidays!

Gym Days and Day Six of Nine Day Cleanse.

I have been to the gym the last three days after work. I have NEVER done this. I am amazed but I did it. I have eaten clean all week except today: Shake at 6:00 Am, breakfast (food), lunch was sensible and then dinner shake. I have continued to stay away from food that does not support my plan. Yay, me!

Tips to making it to the gym:

1. If you plan to go after work, then pack your gym gear with you and keep it in the office or in the car.
2. Plan your time. Today, I was finished at 3:30 and I knew the gym was closed at 5 so I focused all my energies on getting there on time and doing my 60 mins. workout.
3. Be prepared. Make sure you have everything so you have no excuses to go! Ie, towel, workout gear, runners, water, socks, etc. You'd be surprized at how fast you can convince yourself that you can't go because of... well, cos...
4. Bring a reward for making it to the gym. I celebrate my trip to the gym with the Isadelight tucked in the pocket of my purse.
   
5. Don't let anything stop you! Nothing.

I've noticed that tonight I wasn't that hungry after the gym so I sat down to drink my shake. That was at... 6 PM and now at 8:30 I'm hungry (is it the extra exercise?) so I made a single shake. It filled the gap and I feel satisfied.

Victory is mine!

Today while at my meetings they passed around brownies, tarts and cakes. I said no every time and then took a deep breath. That's when I grabbed a Isadelight and I forgot about what I was saying no to! I quickly noticed that the person handing them out didn't have any either!

Also, I ended up serving pizza to 100 people at an event and not once did I crave the pizza! Folks, I LOVE pizza! |There was even dipping sauces! I didn't even want it!

This morning, I had my morning shake. Two Isasnacks at 10:30 and then a one scoop shake at 1200 PM. Then, I had a chocolate at 2 PM and my meal at 400 PM. I ate a snack in the evening and when I got home form work at 945 I had a one scoop shake.


I feel great!

Second Day of Nine Day Cleanse. MMMMM, Isa...delight!

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• 7:30 AM Got up and drank one ounce of Ionix Supreme. Waited five mins. and drank water to take 2 Accelerator Capsules.

• 8:00 AM Cleanse drink and water.

• 9:00 AM Isasnack and more water.

• 11:00 Am Isasnack and water with lemon.

• 1:00 PM Cleanse with water.

• 2:00 PM Isadelight Chocolate and water.

• 3:0O PM Isasnack and water.

• 4:00 PM Isasnack and water.

• 5:00 PM Cleanse and water.

• 7:00 PM 2 Isadelights with water

• 8:30 Cleanse with water

• 9:30 I took a hot bath and conditoned my hair with this and used this on my feet! If you haven't tried the Volcano, its a MUST!!!

• 10:15 Pm Drinking water and going to sleep.. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
  

The 9 Day Cleanse.

Today I am doing the nine day cleanse and today is day one of two full back to back full cleanse days.

Until now I have been doing one cleanse day per week which is your 30 day cleanse.

You also have the option if you are starting out for the 9 day cleanse which for for someone completely new to the program is two full cleanse days, five shake days and ending with two full cleanse days again.

I find it hard to believe that people make their way in the beginning with the nine day program! Its the rapid program in the Isagenix world.

I knew it would be hard starting out to jump right in for me with two initial cleanse days so I eased into the program. Now that I have done about.. 6-8 cleanse days I find them MUCH easier. My opinion, if you are starting out, start with the 30 days cleanse! Not to mention, you get more product and more value for your money. Yes, it does cost more but it totally worth the investment in.. YOU!

• It's 5:30 AM and I have today off from work but I have had to get up early to go the the Passport Office so I have drank some water with two accelerators and when I first woke up I took 1 ounce of my Ionix Supreme. I'm currently sipping on 4 ounces of my Cleanse for Life mixed with 8 ounces of water. I have no idea when I will be back from the Passport Office so in the fridge I have a premixed Cleanse for Life with water in the bottle ready to go for when I return. Remember, four of these today on your cleanse days! I will take along my 1 Liter of water, Isasnacks, Isadelights and a book to get me through my waiting at the office. I will update later.

• Second cleanse done at 12;oo PM from my premixed that was in the fridge. Snacks every two hours. Drinking more water.

• It's now 240 PM and firstly, I pickup the passport on Sept. 9th! Four friggen days before we leave. The woman there was awesome and I was in and out in 20 mins.~! There is someone looking after me. |Thank you!!!!

• I spent most of the morning walking and looking around downtown. I got my Vision Board laminated and it will be put on my fridge of on my mirror to inspire me. I waked through the drug store to pick up something and a strong smell of popcorn passed my nostrils. My stomach almost immediately began to growl. Its smelt soooooooooooooo good! I got out of there and picked up a day timer to record my measurements, cleanse days and plan my days. I browsed the stores and didn't buy anything. Saving my money for Vegas!

• Then, as I walked down the street, I smelt fresh baked bread from Subway. Ugh, that was killer so I sucked on an Isadelight. When you haven't had those for awhile they are so tasty. Right now I'm beginning to get hungry so I'm drinking water and eating an Isasnack to curb the feeling. I have now drank 2 liters of water as well as done two cleanse drinks with water.

• This afternoon, I tore apart the living room and have moved all the furniture! Organized, dusted and cleaned the entire room! Hubby came home and said, "What the heck?!" and I pipe up, "Surprize!" I should mention that the furniture includes two coffee tables, end tables, a leather love seat and a leather couch! I listened to some of my favourite cds and felt inspired.

• Evenings are tough on cleanse days for me so tonight I have a tub soak planned with lavender and orange..Maybe even a Isadelight!

• Third cleanse done at 5:30 and final cleanse at 8:00 PM. Total amount of water drank: 4 liters not to mention water mixed with cleanse drinks. I've now done starting measurements and also committed to going to the gym on my shake days.

• I've just had a hot soak in tub and am now going to flip through the Fall Vogue Magazine. It's massive! I know, I'm such a princess! Getting tired. I suppose, I have been up since 5:30 AM.

Its All Greek To Me!

Today is a cleanse day. I will give you some tips to help you save your sanity. :-)

If you are out of the house, make sure to carry some Isagenix snacks or the Isadelights in your purse or bag. I use mini zip lock bags in the snack size. Very handy and ready for the growling in your stomach. Today I was told they are the |"tigers in your tummy eating away at the fat reserves". I had to type that so I wouldn't forget that comment, too good! Thanks Rob!

If you are out of the house, carry your water bottle with you and Need More Energy mixed in. I alternate that and love lemon sliced in my water. If I don't have lemon, I use limes but right now I'm onto lemons BIG time. Refreshing and tasty!

When cleansing there are a couple of different ways to take the Cleanse For Life elixir.

1. Mix four ounces with water and drink.
2. Sprinkle Need More Energy in your water and elixer. Don't forget your ice!
3. Drink the Elixer as a shot chased down with the water. If you are brave, drink the shot and then wait until it digests and following with water.

Right now it is +30 degrees and I have had to shut all the windows because the neighbors who own a Greek restaurant are barbequing downstairs! It smells sooooooooooooooo good. I find my senses heightened during cleanse.

Oh yes, get a pedicure when you have a cleanse. Its wonderful! The Olympics were broadcast on their plasma tv and I started to cry when I saw the Canadians bring home silver medals in the Equestrian and Women's trampoline. Did I mention that one of the things that could happen when doing a cleanse is that you could become very sensitive. Folks, I don't cry at such things. Sure, I'm happy for them but I know nothing about trampolines or horses. But I do know I do LOVE Greek food!~Sigh

Liquidating Your Assets

Moo-ve along now!

Consider first when looking in your freezer or fridge if what's inside is helping you in your quest for a greater life, healthier living and a successful plan. If you want to know where you can start, here are some ideas How To Inspire A Conscious Kitchen.

Lately, I have to admit that I have been putting off cleaning out the freezer and fridge for many reasons. Then, today I thought I should see what has been stockpiling in there. My husband pointed out to me on several occasions that I had four boxes of Skinny Cow fudge sickles, Breyer's Fruit Bars as well as other bits from early April and it is now mid August! I encouraged him to eat them because I have virtually given up all the frozen treats and I'm not really a eater of ice cream or novelty desserts even when its supposed to hit the mid thirties today. That's hot! He on the other hand loves ice cream. Me, I'm quite happy with my Isadelights!

I noticed as I hauled out the cardboard a couple of things. Spenda and in other cases the treats were loaded in sugar! Sure, low calorie but filled with many things that I have given up. What was I thinking? I was misguided by the low calorie blurb on the package and enticed by the pretty Skinny Cow on the package. I then realized that I had bought into Skinny Cow back in my Weight Watchers days and grew really fond of the sundaes that were only 2 points! I have just learnt that Skinny Cow is under the Weight Watchers umbrella and now endorsed by Oprah's Good Life Program as well. The Skinny Cow has her pockets lined with cash no doubt.

I also found frozen tomato sauce, 2 sausages, shrimp so that means that my husband is having Jambalaya for dinner tonight. I did some alterations by adding more veggies and using brown rice.

Yes, I'm making it while on a cleanse! It can be done. Am I hungry for it? Nope. Drink your water, drink your cleanse, keep busy, and you will be fine! Hey, and while you're at it, don't be surprized if you feel the need to clean or tackle cleaning the garage!

Cleanse Day Three. A Visit To Walmart.

Accelerator Cap. Ionix. Now I'm on second cleanse of four for the day. Was hungry so ate one Isa Snack. Doing ok today. Off to the gym and errand. This time, will remember no shake after gym. :-) Will make sure to bring water along and one Isadelight.

Trip to gym has not gone as planned. My friend wanted to go to Walmart to return some items and also did her grocery shopping too! This was wicked for someone who isn't eating meals today. I think it hit me in the middle of the cracker aisle so I ate one Isasnack. I'm proud to say all I bought were cleaning supplies and toilet paper.

I'm spending the rest of the afternoon cleaning and then I am going to go to the gym by myself. Its ok, I'm getting used to it. :-) It's now 4 PM and not incredibly hungry.

Energy level dropped at about 5 PM and I took an Isasnack. Draino effect on me. I felt exhausted so I did not go to gym. I had made a promise that I would go but physically unable. Feeling incredibly stuffed up, sore joints. Laid down for a rest.

Ended up eating six almonds and one snack with water. Got restless so had hot bath and listened to the radio. Cleanse at 6 and last cleanse at nine. Went to sleep 10:30 ish. Tough towards end of the day...I had lots of energy up until about 4 PM. Have to have an action plan for evening other then thinking about going to sleep at 7 Pm. :-)

Cleanse Day Two.

I have released 10 pounds and... drum roll.. 2 inches from my chest, 2 inches from my diaphragm, two inches from my abdomen, 2 inch from thighs, 2 inches from my calves totaling.. 10 inches. That was my measurements 10 days in. We are now 16 days in and I will not weigh or measure until Day 30.


I'm very optimistic today and in a laid back mood which is a far cry from where I was before: anxious, curious and impatient. Now I know what to expect from my body so I will listen to its messages.

I think this is because of last night's workout. I pushed myself and I'm sore today. Not so sore I can't walk the 30 mins. to my appointment at 11 AM.

This morning: Ionix Supreme. Waited 30 mins. Accelerator. 8 Ounces of water. One hour later, 8 ounces of water and four ounces of cleanse. The cleanse is such a weird taste to me. I can't even begin to explain what it tastes like. I chug it back. It's now 10 AM and I have an appointment for 11 AM so I will bring water and snacks to get me through until lunch. Uhm, lunch is more cleanse and water.

I ended up walking the 1.5 KMS t the hair salon, getting the hair cut, walking to the pedicure place and then walking home. Before I knew it, it was 2 PM and I hadn't even wanted to eat anything! I drank 1 litre of water throughout the day.

When I got home, I had a message on my phone but I was starting to get hungry. Without thinking, I checked emails and proceeded to eat a shake! What the heck was I thinking?!? I wasn't supposed to have a shake, it was supposed to be a cleanse day!! Whoops. So, for dinner I had a cleanse and will have another cleanse around 7:30 PM. So, instead of eating my cucumbers and eggs like I did last time, I had a shake.

Its time for my last cleanse now and I have to say, I'm hungry. I have eaten one chocolate today. I will record how that goes for the evening...

Evening was tough but not as tough as the last cleanse. Ended up eating ten almonds, drank more water and went to bed hungry.

C.

Visiting People and Being on Isagenix.

Yesterday we traveled to Drayton Valley which is 1.5 hours from the city to see family. I had my accelerator, shake, ionix and then went to the gym.

The gym was tough. I hadn't been there for three weeks! I could tell, that's for sure. I felt like my muscles had turned to mush and was worried I'd undone all the work I had done in the month of June. I have vowed not to let that happen again. I had worked too hard to let that happen and feel those feelings. I did the circuit, bike and worked on the abs. We were there for 80 mins. I'm planning to go on Thursday when I'm off but since that is a cleanse day I won't go at it so hard.

Before we left, I had my shake for lunch and on the way had one snack. I ate a handful of trail mix while at the house and drank three litres of water throughout the morning and into the afternoon.

Dinner was one hamburger patty with a bun, green salad and four small baby potatoes. Very tasty. I drank lots of water and ate more salad. In the past, I would have eaten three hamburgers fully loaded! Not anymore....


On the way home, I ate one Isadelight. I ate popcorn at night. Not the best of days. PMS big time right now.

My first cleanse.

Today began with eight ounces of water with one accelerator capsule.

One hour later, the moment of truth: the cleanser itself with water. It tasted quite .. different.. I can't even explain. It didn't taste as horrible as everyone makes it out to be when I read other blogs. So, I had it with water and ice to drink. What I've noticed this morning is that I'm incredibly cold. Usually I'm quite warm but today.. I'm cold. So, I took a hot bath to relax which is also good for detoxing.

It's been 90 mins. since taking the cleanse and 60 mins after taking it I was hungry. My stomach was in full grumble mode so I drank water with lemon and that certainly helped. If it returns I will eat one Isagenix snack. Other then that I'm already looking forward to eating a shake tomorrow. Who would have thought I'd look forward to a shake. I took some water from the fridge and would love to munch on some of the veggies. They look so good right now!

I took my one snack and that curbed things. I also drank more water which has helped.I ate two small baby cucumbers. I felt quite tired so I laid down for a quick 20 min. nap.

At 12:00 PM I drank my 2 ounces of Ionix Supreme. I drank more water and waited until 1 PM to take my next cleanse drink with water and ice. I drank more water with lemon throughout the next two hours. Now, getting slight headache so re read instructions.

I have boiled a few organic eggs and steamed some veggies to have on hand for tomorrow's shake day. I'm drinking water with lemon and taking second accelerator capsule.

Hungry before dinner cleanse so I ate two mini cucumbers and water.

Drank water with cleanse. Added ice to convince myself it was a fancy drink. :-)

Update: 7:30 PM. Will take last cleanse drink. Incredibly hungry now. Hungriest yet! I will take drink and drink more water. My goal is to eat one chocolate and then try to relax while watching a movie. Then, go to sleep. Please..inner Goddess, wherever you are! HELP ME! :-)

Had my last cleanse drink and more water with lemon. Ate two chocolates.

Watched movie, Mr and Mrs. Smith. 9:45 tired enough for bed but still hungry. Ate hard boiled egg and drank water. Calmed everything down and slept from 10 PM until 8 AM the next day.

It was tough for me but I did it. I can't see how anyone who has never fasted can make it though a back to back cleanse day... Amazing stuff.