LUCKY start day!

It is time! No looking back! Nothing to dread and so much to look forward to! Now you are doing this for you, your family, and anyone else you want to be around to enjoy in your life. Make a commitment to yourself! You have recorded your weight and measurements - and you have written your WHY on paper!

Today will be fantastic! Day one you have 2 shakes, one knife/fork meal, and enough snacks off of the list to ensure that you never go over 3-4 hours without eating. You have been given some tips on how to make your shakes but it may take you making 3-4 shakes before you make it just how you like it. Also remember your taste buds are sugar toxic - so your shake may not taste sweet to you. That will be fixed in the next couple days smile emoticon If you are fairly toxic, symptoms will set in by tomorrow – or maybe today. A slight headache is most common. This is a good sign actually. I get a little excited when someone tells they have a headache. That sounds terrible, but you will see how much better you will feel as those toxins work their way out. By day 5, you seriously are becoming a new person! People that have been doing this for any amount of time will tell you the same! Can't wait to hear from you on your day 5!

Now since about half of this group started yesterday - I love that you were excited to get going! Your cleanse days start tomorrow. Be prepared. For myself - I make my kid's lunches in advance, the family has leftovers for dinner, and I have plenty of things to do so that I stay busy while cleansing. Remember - it is not a toilet cleanse. Stay committed and focused - and you will be AMAZED

Day before starting the LUCKY 9 day challenge

We are the day before starting the LUCKY 9 day challenge. We have many observers in this group. Please make comments and share your feelings. Support all these new challengers and let our observers know what they are missing in their lives.

Do you have your cupboards and refrigerator ready for easy grab and go snacks/meals? The great thing about your daily menu is 2 of your meals are shakes. Easy! You can make them just with the shake mix or you can “dress up” your shakes with the “acceptable additions” list.

What I want every challenger to do today is WRITE down WHY you want to change. What brought you to want to try this awesome nutrition program? Don’t just say “because I want to lose weight.” Write down the DETAILS. Are you tired of not having energy? Do you just not feel good in general? How do you feel? What do you want to feel like? Did your physician tell you that you are headed for diabetes or heart disease or high blood pressure? Do you feel in a fog? Do you have restless sleep? Do you have pain in your joints and bones? WHAT IS IT? Get it on paper. Why did you finally decide to join us? You will need to refer to this when you “forget” your reasons, YOUR WHY! YOU are in control of changing what you see on that paper. And you will change it! We all believe in you! And we are here to support you! Tomorrow is the first day of a whole new you

The Science Behind The ‘Bedtime Belly Buster'

This is a very interesting article about eating before bed to keep your body burning fat through the night! Click here for article Works perfect with Tina's 18 day challenge!

Diabetes and Isagenix

I have a friend that has Type I Diabetes and wanted to do the 18 day challenge. Found some interesting information for her and thought I would share.

Frequently Asked Questions and Isagenix PODCAST

What people with Diabetes need to know before using Isagenix ARTICLE

One Workout Away from a Good Mood

I love a workout in the morning. Just a light workout after a 2 day cleanse. Down 4 lbs today of Valentine's sugar and celebration. Back on track with Tina's 18 day challenge and my isagenix lifestyle. I will never go back to how I used to eat, sleep, workout, feel, think, act, live! Scroll down on my blog to find out more - or contact me by posting or email. It will change your life.

This is a great video

ARE YOU TOXIC VIDEO?

Meat and Cheese Cucumber "Sandwiches"

Roast Beef & Cheese Cucumber "Sandwiches"

Slices of Cucumber 
Cold Cuts (I prefer low sodium Boar's Head brand)
Sliced Cheese

1 slice of cheese and meat makes about 4 "sandwiches" you can spear them with a jazzy food pick for parties. For ease of assembly the day of a party (great weight loss friendly appetizers) or for a quickly made lunch during the week pre-cut the cucumbers the night before and place in a Ziploc baggie in fridge.