Strong Finish

It's been three months since I started the Isabody Challenge and this is unlike any other 'diet' I've ever been on. In fact, in the past 3 months I've become progressively more healthy. I've started making better food choices. Gradually I've given up pizza, alcohol, coffee, potato chips, sugar, wheat and more... Not because I have to, but because I want to. I'm making changes to FEEL better.

It's taken me more than 25 years to get to this point. Isagenix is giving me that. The products, the people, the company ... it's an opportunity for a lifetime of success. This is a lifestyle, not a fad.

So as I enter the final leg of the Isabody Challenge, I'm reminded of what my high school swim coach used to tell me "winner's finish strong."

Each day brings an opportunity to get leaner, healthier and closer toward my fitness goal. Here's to the winning finish!

Good Influence!

One thing I never thought of myself as was a good influence on people! Inspiring, perhaps, but a 'good influence' not so much. I'd be the one suggesting ice cream after pizza and beer! Or another bottle of Pinot with the chocolates! LOL!! But that's all changed since Isagenix.

Seriously, I can't even believe I used to be that person! Talk about a total transformation!

I've been doing the 'Race to Maintenance', which includes 2 back-to-back days of cleansing, followed by 5 'shake' days, followed by 2 cleanse days etc ... and guess what? Amazing, amazing results! I recommend anyone try this if you want to jump start your weight release! I am now down almost 3 sizes! I couldn't believe it today when I tried on pants that haven't fit for at least 5 years!

Seriously WOW!!! It's worth the ups and downs and the gradual giving up of all things unhealthy -- such as my beloved coffee, which to my happy surprise I don't really miss at all ... I've replaced it with Ionix Supreme and decaf green tea!

Giving that up pretty much doubled the rate of my success! No kidding.

My friends are telling me now I'm a 'good influence.' 180 degree switch from what I used to be. :)

Every day I'm getting asked more about Isagenix! My answer -- just do it! It'll change your health and improve your life!

Love, Peace & Understanding

"No authority can give you love, peace or understanding. Live simply. Let the moment teach you everything you need. When you stop craving exotic escape from daily life, knowledge arises from simple things you already know." Everyday Zen

Have a present day!

Switching to Tea ...

With Mindy's help (she's giving up coffee too), I've given up drinking coffee. Turns out, although I am releasing weight, I could be doing it much faster without consuming caffeine.

I thought giving it up would be a big deal, but it's so not. I mean, there's a little rebel still coming up now and again, but I distract her with shiny baubles. I broke out my tea pots and started making tea. I'd forgotten how much fun it is to play with my tea sets!

One of my favorite tea shops in the world is Samovar Tea in San Francisco. It was nice to revisit it and order some Ocean of Wisdom Herbal Blend. http://samovarlife.com/ Check it out ...

Coffee?? & Giving ...

Two quick things ... I am being call to give up coffee for a while. Replace it actually, with Ionix Supreme and green tea. Haven't had the resolve to do it just yet ... am thinking maybe I'll start tomorrow morning and see how it goes.

Second, nutritionist Jamie Leff (happynutrition.blogspot.com) just did a giving month. 29 days of giving in honor of her 29th birthday. She inspired me and I remembered that I used to consciously give at least once a day ... a smile, a prayer, words of encouragement ... whatever ... somthing simple to stimulate positive energy in the Universe.

I haven't done it in a while, but I've started doing it again. Yesterday I shared my food with a homeless lady at Rite Aid. She asked for money and I offered her chicken instead. It feels good to give. Have you shared today?

Moved Through the Wall

This is what you find when you hit a wall and keep going ... suddenly there's a hole and you get through and go on!

Today's situp count :51

pushup (men's) count: 10

Anyone else want to join me in situp solidarity?

Start with 50 a day and challenge yourself to add one a day until you hit 100!

Summer's coming ... flat tummies, beach ready bods ... stronger core! Sounds good, doesn't it???

Crunch Time ...

It's the final two months of the Isabody Challenge and today I sort of hit a wall. I realized I feel tired. I'm tired of talking about myself. Tired of talking about the journey. Tired of taking the journey and tired of fighting the stuff that's come up.

Everything that's held me back in my life has to do with my weight. I know I'm the verge of a breakthrough because all the ghosts were around today. Nothing was enough. Not thin enough, not fast enough, not selling enough, not enough, not enough, not enough ... never, ever, ever enough. Evil Muppet #3 was in full force.

Sensing a pattern? This is some really deep stuff, emotional baggage I was sure had been sorted and tagged and filed away neatly, sprung open and brought forth old muck! So now what?

Just keep walking, that's what. Just keep drinking the shakes. And add something new.

I vow to do at least 50 crunches a day, every day, starting today. That's something more than I did yesterday. Something more to do to bring better results. It's a way to combat the muppets. Ok, so I'm doing enough. Well, I'm not giving up, much as you may want me to, instead how about this, I'll do MORE! Ha!!

It's crunch time! Time to push past the wall. One step at a time, one day at a time, one shake at time. They don't call it a challenge for nothing!