Body For Life

Two weeks ago, a friend who I trust and who has experience in weight loss once again suggested I pick up the book Body For Life. Actually, he suggested it previous to that but because I was in resistance, I chose not to. I told myself stories that I didn't want to bulk up or that's for body builders! He suggested I pick it up for the exercises and strategies within. So, you can have things suggested to you that are for your own benefit but its you who CHOOSE whether or not do then, eh?

I had chosen to change my course of action because after nine months of being on another program it didn't provide my body with what it needed and I was not happy with the results. I wanted to lose more but wasn't there quite yet. Looking back at it now, it was my intention to lose the 25 pounds and I got what I believed I could get! Eighty pounds in my mind at that time was a very lofty target and seemed unreachable. I am very happy that I released 25 pounds and along the way learned more about my body, who I am, what I believe and learned lessons along the way. As I reflect back, it did benefit me.

No matter who you are, no matter what you do, you absolutely, positively have the power to change

This is my new mantra. It can apply to any facet of your life. I am creating mental and physical strength. This means, that along the way I will in fact be releasing old beliefs, thought process and open myself up for change. Kinda scary but also exciting at the same time!

I never want to hear myself say or think that I wouldn't do something because it took too much (physcial) effort or I was "too tired". The last two years were the first time in my adult life that I hadn't checked out of social situations, events, etc. because of those (excuses) reasons. Don't get me wrong, I certainly am not perfect but when this situation arises I ask myself why I really do not want to go out or be there.

There is a world of difference between knowing what to do and actually doing it.

After one month of deciding my course of action and getting back on the horse, I did indeed take his advice and buy the book, "Body for Life. 12 Weeks to Mental and Physical Strength". After only three days of implementing the food plan/eating plan I have released almost five pounds without special pills, high cost, and without altering my life! It is indeed early days but I am optimistic, happy and inspired.

Staying on Plan and On Track

This has been a lifetime in coming.

Over the last two years I have learnt more about food then in my entire lifetime. I attended a two day food and nutrition seminar, I have read books, I have surfed the net, subscribed to healthy eating plans, attended weeks of self developement classes and been advised by experts in the health and wellness field. It is all coming together for me.


I am now entering week four of my plan and down 17.5 inches and 12 pounds. I am proud to say that the largest amount of inches came from my mid section so this will definately help me live the healthiest life possible! My goal is to reach my goal weight by my 43 birthay in May so I am in this for the long haul and for a lifetime! I am positive and optimistic.

Some of my challenges in the last two weeks that were food related:

Attended my father's 72 birthday and found out the day before they were celebrating with Chinese Food and Black Forest Chocolate Cake. So, I made my own meal, took it along the way and heated it on a plate so I ate my version of Chinese Food made by me! I skipped the cake and chose a herbal fruit key while staying at the table.

Sometimes you just have to say no. I have said no to cake, candies and chocolates. I remind myself, These do not support my lifestyle. Does it mean I will NEVER have any of these again? The next time I accept it, it will be my choice and not because everyone else is doing it.

Two nights ago, my husband decided to make microwave popcorn late at night. I was tired as it was and the smell reminded me of what I had not had for a month. So, I surrendered to sleep and went to bed for the night. Why sit in a corner sulking when my body was already tired and I wasn't listening to it.

Now that I am making all my meals at home I am finding that once again we are sharing a meal together and spending more time together in the evening. The other night, we had sushi and I stayed on plan by making wiser choices like the sashimi, small california rolls and mixed veggies. I no longer felt like I was denied and got the taste I loved and was craving!

Almost ten days had passed and no weight loss. I was frozen with the scales so I then decided that I wasn't going to let the scales make me give up. I looked at the inches and pounds I had lost in such a short time. I then went back and looked at my food journal and realized I had been eating beef for many of my meals. So now I have mixed it up by eating more chicken, fish and vegetarian choices. I will keep beef minimal because it takes so much energy to digest the food and it is one of the hardest foods for our bodies to digest. Oh believe me, it is quite easy to fall into the poor me syndrome instead of listening to your body or reviewing what has been happening in your life! That's called accountability and I am holding myself accountable.

This weekend in Canada, its a long weekend and its Thanksgiving. I have a plan in place for the BIG dinner with all of our family in Drayton Valley. Turkey, vegetables, garden salad and small portion of baked sweet potato. I will opt out for dessert but if I do, I will choose fruit like cantalope.

Remember.. Good Health is Real Wealth.

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Isagenix At Work.

It wasn't Monday that I took the plunge and brought the Magic Bullet to work! Until then, Isagenix was something that I kept to myself and I was ''in the closet''. Every day I would eat a shake for breakfast, had my nutritious lunch and then had a shake for dinner. After three months and losing upwards of 25 pounds and many inches I decided to share it with others.

I have three people who have decided to incorporate this into their lifestyle. However, I was apprehensive about sharing this with others at work because to them it was odd that I ate things like couscous, bulghur, yellow carrots, purple cauliflower, raw nuts and the norm is a Lean Cuisine or a lunch for the restaurant for their meal at lunch time. In North America, this is not the norm. I wanted to come home, make a dinner and sit down to enjoy it with my husband. I was allowing my food issues and personal insecurities to interfere with how I was living my day to day life.

Now was the time to do it. I was ready!

A friend at work recently started using Isagenix and told me that she wasn't sure if she could make it with her lifestyle because she couldn't eat a shake at dinner when she had to prepare dinner for her family of.. five and that was her time to hear about the kids day at school, etc. It was their time to connect as a family.

So, she and I as a team united. I supported her in her choice to have a healthier lifestyle. She supported me in my new choice to change my routine and a program that can not only enhance my life but incorporate it into my lifestyle. I have the Magic Bullet at work which we bring into the lunchroom. We bring along our portable shake mugs and as we blend the shakes we are asked questions like: Is that a magic bullet? Is that a protein shake?

We enjoy our lunch, carry on with our day and enjoy the convenience of the product as well as the health benefits!

Yesterday was day three and as I was eating half a Slimcake on my break I was speaking to someone and she told me that she uses Isagenix as well!

Today I am cleansing. I've had an incredibly busy week since I've been back since our trip so I'm going to focus on some of my goals.

Have a fantastic day..