Detox!

So I started a detox yesterday. I do a vegetarian diet with lots of liquids, fruits and veggies. It usually takes a little getting used to but once I get into the swing of things I really enjoy it.

Now keep in mind I am a hard core carnivore but I am learning that it's not so good for me. There are plenty of other ways to get healthier proteins so that's what I am incorporating into my diet. I will treat meat more like a treat and just have it once in a while instead of every night for dinner. I have really made serious cut backs on daily meat intake already so this shouldn't be too big a change. I do notice that I feel much better when I don't have it frequently.

I also use supplements to aid with the detox. I take a great multi and alfalfa which helps to detox the system, a liver detox, B-Complex for energy, etc. I take a number of supplements on a daily basis to keep me in tip top shape. Some people do use fiber but I don't, just because I am pretty good on regularity.

I am happy to say that I have lost 1.5 lbs in this short time and that's why I have started the detox. I have some pounds to shed and there is no better way to start than with a great detox period.

Just a pound or 2

How much weight does the average American gain over the holidays? How does this weight gain affect us? I actually lost some weight before the holidays and kept a close eye on my weight gain over the past few weeks. If you're like me you may notice a comfortable pair of pants begin to pinch before you really notice it on the scale. It can be such a small amount of weight that makes you uncomfortable but before you know it you're up a size! What if we managed to only gain a pound or 2 over the holiday season? No big deal right? Here is a great article on holiday weight gain. Take a look.

I have struggled with my weight for the past 20 years or so. I was the kind of kid who could eat ANYTHING and never worry about it, that didn't help me much when that changed and I didn't know how to manage my food and activity. I have been working very hard to relearn how to eat, manage my weight and my health. In the upcoming months I will be using a great system to lose a few pounds and I will also be working with a group of people who are also interested in losing some weight and getting healthy. If you know of someone who is interested, please let me know or put them in touch with me. Together we will succeed!

Sharing Hope

 What a great day! Today I shared my Shaklee story in front of people for the first time. It's kind of funny, I would definitely say that I am not a writer but here I am writing a blog and I can say without a doubt that I am not the kind of person who enjoys getting up in front of others for any reason whatsoever and yet there I was today sharing my story. I can say for sure that I am the kind of person wants to help others and if getting up in front of others is the way to do it then so be it. But I wasn't alone and at any Shaklee event there will be no shortage of people who want to share how Shaklee has changed their lives.

 Today along with my story of regained health were ladies who shared stories about weight loss acheived, an infertile couple giving birth, a woman with inexplicable health issues leaving her incapacitated getting completely healthy, women turning 50 and not looking like it ans so on and so on. There are so many stories like these and we all want to share them. I am sure that for any issue that some one may have there is a person who has had that very same issue and conquered it with Shaklee. Don't get me wrong for one minute, I believe that God is the healer of all but I also believe that He gives us ways to take care of ourselves and Shaklee is a powerful tool in keeping oneself healthy or regaining health.

 If you are srtuggling with ANY health issues and are ready to make a change don't hesitate, don't wait another minute to take control of your life and your health and get back on track. YOU CAN DO IT! Here's to your health!