Forget the fries...pass me the bag.

So today was both the best of days and the worst of days...

It was awesome because this morning I measured and I'm now down 15 lbs and 47 inches!

Happy Dance!!!! Woot woot!

And now...the bad news...

Today was a bit of a gong show at our house...I left this morning without 3 things I needed for my day.

My husband was to pick me up to make a run to the tile store at lunch to pick out tile for our main bathroom reno. Which would have been much easier if he'd remembered to bring one of the floor tiles. Sigh.

We had some catching up to to today anyway, so we decided to run through a drive-thru, and chat and eat on the way home for the floor tile.

It was a fantastic plan! Very efficient. We were sooooo wrong.

When I first noticed that while using isagenix products I was naturally moving to smaller portions...it didn't realize that my body would full on reject a burger and fries!!!

We made it to the tile store...our main bathroom is going to rock - in case you wondered :) - and I was back to the office and in a staff meeting when it all went south...

There really is nothing like bolting out of a meeting, tossing your cookies in the communal bathroom, and then having to go back into a meeting for another hour. Awesome.

I was very grateful for IsaDelights and cinnamon gum today.


I am officially off fast food.

Charged up to co-create!!!

Okay...so I will admit right now that I had no idea yesterday what the heck co-creation even was!

But today - I'm so excited to make positive changes in our lives...and to share that with others!

I want to see everyone we know...and everyone that they know...feel energized and excited about their lives!

Yesterday my husband and I had the chance to attend a seminar taught by PK Kevin Smith. What an amazing and inspirational speaker!!!

I won't give away the punch line because I really believe that everyone should attend one of these sessions and learn about working together to create wellness and wealth.

On the way home from the session, my husband and I allowed ourselves to dream....big dreams!!!

I've always had goals, but now my mindset matches my mindset.

Time to get to work...to enjoy the riches already present in my life and truly live.

It's just that easy!!!

Fruity and delicious

This morning my shake had a little extra kick to it. 

All thanks to a scoop of IsaFruits! Yummy!

Every time I try a new product, I'm expecting that it will disappoint....and so far I've been dead wrong....every time!

I found that the IsaFruits added a subtle flavour and blended really well into the shake. A perfect option for those mornings when you need a little something special in your shake to start your day off with a smile.

I love how flexible this system is and how well all the products work together!

And in update on my husband's progress...

Last night he was really having some caffeine withdrawal...but this morning he said he's feeling much better.  I think he really likes his IsaBlender...tomorrow he may even let me try it out! Lol!

Put me in, Coach!

Today my husband started his first 30 day Isagenix program. Woot! I'm so excited to support and coach him as we both keep moving towards better health (and some kickin' it bodies too!)

This morning he seemed to have everything under control...and I was perhaps in a bit of a rush. I forgot to ask him if he had any questions. My first coach fail!

When I arrived at work, I had a few text messages on my phone...him asking me how to make his shake. It didn't even occur to me that he hadn't been paying attention when I've been making shakes for the last month.

I felt terrible!

Thank goodness that he's understanding!

The great news is that his first day is going well and having our meal today for lunch meant that we went out for lunch together and shared a meal to keep to the program.....which was also a bit romantic!

Sharing food...chatting...it's been a while, and it was really nice to have a little time in the middle of our day to connect. :)

Mmmm...mmmm...soup!

As I move into my next 30 days, I'm hoping to change things up a bit.

The IsaLean tomato soup has been calling my name....especially in the last couple weeks since it's been so cold here! Really cold...feeling-really-badly-for-anyone-with-a-runny-nose-that-will-instantly-freeze-when-they-go-outside cold.

Yesterday, both my isagenix order - that included the soup! - and my husband's first order....a president's pak!....arrived just before lunch.

What perfect timing!!!

It was so lovely to get to stay inside on a cold, blustery day and enjoy my soup! I wasn't sure how tasty it would be, but I was happy to be surprised!

It's a zesty soup that's easy to drink. I let the water cool off from a boil for about 10 mins before I added the soup mix because I didn't want to risk inactivating any of the nutrition in the mix.

And also because I prefer to avoid second degree burns inside my mouth from eating soup that is way too hot!

I'm so glad to have another option for lunch or dinner that keeps me on track to achieve my goals!

I'm also really happy that my husband has decided to join me on this journey and I can't wait to see his results!! (even if I'm a little jealous that I know he'll be able to just think about cleansing and drop 10 lbs...men!)

A photo speaks louder...

And mine is screaming....woo hoo!

Here is my before photo from last September...and then here I am today!

Success tastes so sweet!!!

I am just amazed by how the last 30 days have transformed my body, my energy, and my outlook!!!

Today is definitely a day that I'm celebrating....I resisted temptation, followed the plan and have the results to prove it!!!

Weight from 178.8 to 166.4. Down 12.4 lbs!!!!

Neck from 14 to 13 - down 1"
Upper arm L from 12 to 11.5 - down 0.5"
Upper arm R from 12.5 to 11.5 - down 1"
Chest from 42.5 to 37 - down 5.5"
Diaphragm from 37 to 32 - down 5"
Waist from 40 to 34 - down 6"
Abdomen from 43 to 38 - down 5"
Buttocks from 44 to 39 - down 5"
Upper thigh L from 26 to 21.5 - down 4.5"
Upper thigh R from 26.5 to 21.5 - down 5"
Calf L from 16 to 15 - down 1"
Calf R from 16 to 15 - down 1"
Upper knee L from 17.5 to 16 - down 1.5"
Upper knee R from 17.5 to 16 - down 1.5"

For a grand total of 43.5 inches!!!!!

Am I done now? No way!

I still have a ways to go to get to my goal weight and I will keep at this until I'm there. My intention was only to blog my first 30 days so that I could remember my journey when sharing my story with others, but now, I'm hooked! :)

My husband has decided to begin a 30 day program this week and I can't wait to get fit and fabulous together!

Thank-you Isagenix!!!

Focused on food

Today is the first day of my last cleanse on my 30 day program. So I guess I'm feeling a little reflective...

One of the benefits I've found while using Isagenix is that I am both less focused on food and more appreciative of a great meal.

I had no idea before starting this program that so much of what I was doing in my everyday life revolved around food....meals....snacking...grocery shopping....meal planning (which I'm terrible at doing).

I also didn't realize how much I took food for granted. Eat and run. Just one more snack.

Now I thoughtfully decide what my meal of the day is going to be on shake days...and I savour that meal. I'm making better choices because I want to make sure that I'm making the most of my progress.

Today I was shopping with my oldest son and we went to Chapters on our trip. We were having a fantastic day and I decided to order him a Starbucks hot chocolate, a special treat. I didn't even crave a chai latte. I think that is the first time. So awesome.

I am so grateful that I took the plunge and embraced this program.

From cleanse to cleanse

Wow! That was one busy week!

From hockey games (including our little guys going on the ice with the Toronto Marlies), to a trip to New York City and then Valentine's Day....it has been a whirlwind!

And throughout it all, I have continued to follow the isagenix program. Easy peasy!!

Traveling to New York this week for three days couldn't even throw me off!!! I packed the IsaLean bars, some Slimcakes and of course....IsaDelights! I enjoyed a few lovely dinners in the city and came home to more fantastic results!

I am now down 10 lbs (gained back 1)....and the best part...I am down 39 inches...39!!!!!!!

Tomorrow I start my last cleanse of my first 30 day program....I can't wait to see my final numbers on Monday.

This program is life-changing.

The abominable snowblower

Yesterday you could see our lawn. Today the snow drifts were well over the top of our ancient, hand-me-down snowblower!

My husband has been away for work all week, and still wasn't home when I realized that I had to get out and actually clear some of the snow out of our driveway.

I was pretty proud of myself for battling the angry snowblower (it was blowing very dark smoke tonight) and managing to keep the kids playing in the snow on the other side of the yard.

Then it happened. The snowblower died. And it couldn't happen near the garage.....nooooo....it had to die at the bottom of the driveway. Excellent.

So I muscle/wrestle/pull the beast back into the garage and as my boots hit the painted garage floor...boom I fell right on my butt/tailbone. No fun at all.

Thank goodness for fantastic neighbours!!! One of ours finished the drive way for me!

I made an attempt at clearing the walkway, only to realize that shovelling at least a foot of snow on day 2 of a cleanse is a dumb idea. Really dumb.

I did the best I could and then headed into the house to feed the kids and get them off to bed. Then I rewarded myself with an IsaDelight. Yummy.

I won't have any trouble sleeping tonight!

It's here!!!

My Isa order arrived today!

It was a cardboard box of health and energy waiting for me when I got home today.

And besides, who doesn't like getting mail that isn't a bill? Woot!

In the box: cleanse for life....just in time for tomorrow!, 2 kinds of the IsaLean bars, Slimcakes and the BEST part....IsaDelight - dark chocolate....mmmmm

I am so excited to get to eat chocolate on my cleanse tomorrow and Friday.

And even better....I'm confident that I can travel next week and stay on track and on the program.

This is rocking my world.

"All you can eat" has lost it's charm

Portion sizes.

I've been trying to control my portion sizes for years! Just one more helping....a larger soft drink....bah!

And the concept of the buffet....it's a mine field for people trying to make healthy choices. By the time I've add "just a taste" of most of what's on a buffet I have a heaping plate of bad choices on my hands....and hips!

So this brings us to my son's birthday party and his requested meal....spaghetti and meatballs. How do you serve this to almost 30 people, half of whom are kids and like sauce, don't like sauce, etc.? Buffet. Sigh.

There I was...my plate heaped with pasta, sauce, meatballs, cheese, Ceasar salad and a fresh dinner roll and then an amazing thing happened. I stopped eating when I was full! Not stuffed, just full!!!

There was still food on my plate and I didn't feel the need to finish it all. Amazing.

I expected isagenix to do a lot of things for me like increase my energy and help me lose weight, but this is a truly life changing effect!

Love it!

People are noticing

It seems that people are starting to notice that I'm losing weight. Woo Hoo!

And the really great part about that is that I get to share my experience using isagenix!!

Today I spoke to 3 others who showed more than passing interest in joining me on this journey!

And...I also had the chance to try the oatmeal raisin IsaLean bars today! Not too sweet! I definitely think that they will be a breakfast go to for me.

Our kids are in a hockey tournament this weekend and it seems all the cheering...very loud cheering...has left me without much of a voice tonight. Time to hit the hay and rest my voice so that I can keep sharing my story with our friends and family! And of course cheering for the kids in their last game tomorrow!

Planning for success

Today I've been thinking a lot about my next moves....well, more about my next isagenix order.

I need to order more Cleanse For Life and I think I'm going to add some of the IsaLean Bars and IsaDelight chocolates to my order.

While I like the taste of the cleanse drink....I'm still on shaky (tee hee) ground with the shakes since last week.

At my friend's recommendation, I'm made them less thick. Then I found if I added come frozen fruit instead of ice...much better. But, I also have to travel in a week or so...not sure that anyone at the border would appreciate some vanilla and chocolate powder in my carry on luggage! The bars seem like the best option for travel.

But my real dilemma is which ones to buy??? I've tried the chocolate cream crisp and the lemon passion...both fantastic. The oatmeal raisin sounds more breakfast-like, but I haven't tried it...

As another friend of mine likes to say....these are first world problems.

Off to flip a coin and then head to bed.