I am loving this program! It is so easy and nutritious, and I am dropping weight and inches weekly. I have now lost 15 lbs. and 28 inches. Most importantly, I am building lean muscle mass with the natural whey protein, which is great for my body and I should continue to see weight loss. When I began this program, I was a bit overwhelmed and stopped taking my multivitamin and fish oil. The products are loaded with vitamins and minerals and I wasn't sure whether I still needed to supplement. When I placed my order for the next 30 days, I splurged and added the "Essentials for Women" with Product B rather than go back on my supplements. The "essentials" are high quality vitamins with increased calcium, silica and bamboo for bone health and additional herbs that target the special needs of a woman's body. Product B is groundbreaking, a scientific breakthrough. It is loaded with antioxidants plus telomere support to target the ultimate causes of aging. It is a complex blend of 28 botanicals and minerals.
I feel amazing! I know part of it is releasing 15 lbs of weight but it is a feeling that is hard to explain, it's like feeling wonderful and being high on life. I cleanse every Tuesday and even though it is not my favorite day of the week, I feel empowered when I lay my head down at night knowing that I have accomplished it (without cheating) and will be healthier for it. I must be honest about cleanse days, I wake up feeling sorry for myself that I will not get to eat a meal until the following lunch. I try to stay as busy as possible and away from the house as much as possible. Away from my kitchen, I don't think about food. My mood is slightly agitated, I feel a little head achy and a wee bit nauseated. Nothing that stops me in my tracks, just an annoyance. By the early evening, I am feeling proud and excited for the next day. (and grateful that I can eat for an entire week before another cleanse day!)
I have never been on a program that cleanses, so I was very unfamiliar with exactly how it worked. The more I read and research, the more I realize that cleansing is the key to good health and longer life. I know it is something I want to continue for the rest of my life.
Kathy
Click on the link below for more information on Product B.
http://www.isagenix.com/us/en/file.ashx?id=33218f1a-ab7b-4055-a99c-a1da4aa924a7
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Monday, May 7, 2012
A typical lunch (for me) on Isagenix
Today I will post a couple pictures of my favorite 400-600 calorie meals on Isagenix. I try to eat as much organic food as possible. I figure, if I am cleansing and detoxing my insides, why put unhealthy stuff back in. My go to meal is a salad with all the chopped veggies I have available, and topped with grilled chicken or Hormel natural turkey breast (3 slices). I also sprinkle 2 Tablespoons of all natural "Almond Accents" on top, they are found in the produce dept. I have two favorite dressings that you can see in both pictures. Sounds like I only like salads but actually, I have many other options that I have prepared. Stir fry veggies over brown rice, salmon with sweet potatoes and a steamed veggie, like broccoli or asparagus, etc. I always leave enough calories for my organic Oikos Greek yogurt. I have a serious addiction to the peach mango.
If I am caught unprepared and away from the house, I sometimes have a "chick fil a" grilled chicken garden salad with vinaigrette dressing, I leave off the croutons and double up on the sunflower seeds. To be perfectly honest, this will do in a bind but it is not nearly as good as I once thought. Once you begin to eat mostly organic salads, nothing else compares. A health food store that has a cafe or a raw bar is a great place to find a good healthy lunch and stay within the 400-600 calorie allowance. Anything works as long as it is healthy and balanced and within the calorie range.
I will continue to share pictures and descriptions of my meals from time to time.
Click on the link below for some meals recommended by Isagenix.
http://media01.isagenix.com/corporate/ww/PDFs/400_600CalMeals.pdf
Kathy
I will continue to share pictures and descriptions of my meals from time to time.
Click on the link below for some meals recommended by Isagenix.
http://media01.isagenix.com/corporate/ww/PDFs/400_600CalMeals.pdf
Kathy
Thursday, April 19, 2012
The IsaBody Challenge
Meet Jill Birth, 2011 IsaBody Challenge Grand Prize Winner - Jill tried out for The Biggest Loser but didn't make it. That's when she discovered Isagenix. She has lost 131 lbs and went from a size 22 to 4.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DUbkMO3NxA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DUbkMO3NxA
Results after 30 days
I have lost a total of 11 lbs. and 22 inches. I am beginning to notice it in my clothes and feel so alive and full of energy. Several people ask me if I am losing weight in the last few days and that feels amazing. The beauty of this program is that inches drop off so quickly and it keeps you motivated. I actually signed a friend up on a 30 day program this week and I have a couple more friends interested.
I have a website if you would like more information about isagenix. Go to the site below and view the three videos, then, complete the form and I will contact you.
kathyrhoden.isagenix.com
Kathy
I have a website if you would like more information about isagenix. Go to the site below and view the three videos, then, complete the form and I will contact you.
kathyrhoden.isagenix.com
Kathy
My first 30 days
On March 21, 2012, I began using Isagenix. A couple days before my product arrived, I read that I could have NO coffee on the program. You must be kidding!! I have been drinking coffee consistently for 40 years! There is no way this girl can get going without her coffee! I LOVE coffee and besides, isn't a little coffee good for you? The founder of Isagenix stated that after 7 years of research, it has been found that it slows and in many cases stops weight loss. Well, I WAS committed, right? I thought, okay, I can do this. For the next three days, I went from 2 1/2 mugs to 0. I'll admit, I wasn't very happy about it while I was weaning off but, I am here to tell you, I have not missed the smell or the taste since day one.
The first day on program, I felt a little confused and overwhelmed. I kept my chart (cheat sheet) with me at all times making sure I did everything I was supposed to do. Upon awakening, I drank 4 oz. of Ionix Supreme (I refer to it as my coffee). It wakes me up and gives me energy to "get going". I had purchased the Pacesetter package and it was loaded with goodies. I would recommend it for anyone who begins the program as their first order. Besides the Ionix Supreme, you get 4 large canisters of shake powder (chocolate and vanilla), a variety of yummy bars (fiber and meal replacement), Isacakes (a delicious oatmeal type cookie with cranberries), decadent dark chocolate pieces, "want more energy" (a powder to put into your bottle of water), and a wonderful little powerful blender. I couldn't believe that was all for me for the next 30 days. Also included was a packet of books, my bible (cheat sheet) and 3 Cd's. I highly recommend you read all the info included before beginning as I probably would not have felt as overwhelmed.
It was now time for breakfast (my first shake). I chose the chocolate and it was absolutely delicious. I put 7 oz water and 1 oz crushed ice and blended. Mid morning, I chose an Isacake and it was so chewy and yummy, I wanted more. I took my first accelerator tablet to boost energy and rev my metabolism. By this time, I was on my third bottle of water. Lunch was a small 80 calorie Greek yogurt and a salad loaded with fresh veggies and topped with 1/2 of a large chicken breast that I had prepared the night before. I found a fabulous organic raspberry vinaigrette dressing that is 35 calories per serving. It is recommended that you eat mostly organic veggies and I always purchase the organic chicken in the greenwise section at Publix, too. Mid afternoon, I chose 2 pieces of the dark chocolate. You will think you died and went to heaven, it is so decadent. I took another accelerator tablet and had now had about 75 oz of water.
The evening meal was another shake. I tried the vanilla but added a few ingredients. While on the weight loss plan, you are not allowed to add fruit, so I added cinnamon, pumpkin pie seasoning, a dash of vanilla flavoring and a package of stevia. OMG, it was a delicious chai shake! Be sure you do not use any artificial sweetener or sugar, only stevia. I was in the habit of drinking hot chocolate made with unsweetened almond milk and cocoa every night before bedtime, so that evening, I had a cup of hot green tea instead.
Yea! I was very proud to have that first day under my belt. It was so easy and filling. I felt healthy and in control of my health. I did not miss my coffee or my hot chocolate. I love not having to think about what I am having for breakfast and dinner. I now love going grocery shopping. I spend most of my time in the produce department. My groceries are less expensive and my buggy is not loaded down with all those things my body doesn't need.
Continue the above everyday for 6 days and on the 7th day of each week, CLEANSE. A product called Cleanse for Life is included in your packet. Mix it with purified water four times a day and drink. It taste like fruit punch. There are chocolate snacks that taste like space food to eat in between your drinks. Once again, I was not hungry on the cleanse day either. Continue this for the
entire 30 days. There were a few days at the beginning of the program that I had bouts of nausea. I contacted my sponsor to ask about it and she said it is perfectly normal as your body is releasing toxins.
Your meal should be eaten at lunch for best results. You are allowed 400-600 calories and it should be as healthy as possible. You are flushing toxins from your body so be careful about what you are putting back into it. Makes sense, right?
Reminders: Drink half of your body weight in purified water each day.
Don't leave your house without your snacks and your water (extra).
Click on this link for information on the Pacesetter Package
http://www.isagenix.com/us/en/pacesetterpak.html
Kathy
The first day on program, I felt a little confused and overwhelmed. I kept my chart (cheat sheet) with me at all times making sure I did everything I was supposed to do. Upon awakening, I drank 4 oz. of Ionix Supreme (I refer to it as my coffee). It wakes me up and gives me energy to "get going". I had purchased the Pacesetter package and it was loaded with goodies. I would recommend it for anyone who begins the program as their first order. Besides the Ionix Supreme, you get 4 large canisters of shake powder (chocolate and vanilla), a variety of yummy bars (fiber and meal replacement), Isacakes (a delicious oatmeal type cookie with cranberries), decadent dark chocolate pieces, "want more energy" (a powder to put into your bottle of water), and a wonderful little powerful blender. I couldn't believe that was all for me for the next 30 days. Also included was a packet of books, my bible (cheat sheet) and 3 Cd's. I highly recommend you read all the info included before beginning as I probably would not have felt as overwhelmed.
It was now time for breakfast (my first shake). I chose the chocolate and it was absolutely delicious. I put 7 oz water and 1 oz crushed ice and blended. Mid morning, I chose an Isacake and it was so chewy and yummy, I wanted more. I took my first accelerator tablet to boost energy and rev my metabolism. By this time, I was on my third bottle of water. Lunch was a small 80 calorie Greek yogurt and a salad loaded with fresh veggies and topped with 1/2 of a large chicken breast that I had prepared the night before. I found a fabulous organic raspberry vinaigrette dressing that is 35 calories per serving. It is recommended that you eat mostly organic veggies and I always purchase the organic chicken in the greenwise section at Publix, too. Mid afternoon, I chose 2 pieces of the dark chocolate. You will think you died and went to heaven, it is so decadent. I took another accelerator tablet and had now had about 75 oz of water.
The evening meal was another shake. I tried the vanilla but added a few ingredients. While on the weight loss plan, you are not allowed to add fruit, so I added cinnamon, pumpkin pie seasoning, a dash of vanilla flavoring and a package of stevia. OMG, it was a delicious chai shake! Be sure you do not use any artificial sweetener or sugar, only stevia. I was in the habit of drinking hot chocolate made with unsweetened almond milk and cocoa every night before bedtime, so that evening, I had a cup of hot green tea instead.
Yea! I was very proud to have that first day under my belt. It was so easy and filling. I felt healthy and in control of my health. I did not miss my coffee or my hot chocolate. I love not having to think about what I am having for breakfast and dinner. I now love going grocery shopping. I spend most of my time in the produce department. My groceries are less expensive and my buggy is not loaded down with all those things my body doesn't need.
Continue the above everyday for 6 days and on the 7th day of each week, CLEANSE. A product called Cleanse for Life is included in your packet. Mix it with purified water four times a day and drink. It taste like fruit punch. There are chocolate snacks that taste like space food to eat in between your drinks. Once again, I was not hungry on the cleanse day either. Continue this for the
entire 30 days. There were a few days at the beginning of the program that I had bouts of nausea. I contacted my sponsor to ask about it and she said it is perfectly normal as your body is releasing toxins.
Your meal should be eaten at lunch for best results. You are allowed 400-600 calories and it should be as healthy as possible. You are flushing toxins from your body so be careful about what you are putting back into it. Makes sense, right?
Reminders: Drink half of your body weight in purified water each day.
Don't leave your house without your snacks and your water (extra).
Click on this link for information on the Pacesetter Package
http://www.isagenix.com/us/en/pacesetterpak.html
Kathy
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Making a commitment
I made a commitment and it feels soooo good! I want to share the ups and downs with you as I take this leap. And, like my favorite saying goes,"One day at a time". I will be sharing my pictures, before and after and everything in between.
I was not an overweight child or teenager. I think the excess weight began to accumulate in my late 30's. Yes, that's it, my son and daughter were in middle school. Oh yeah, it is all coming back now, it was probably the stress. I love to cook and between working, cooking big southern meals (and lots of desserts), running to ball fields and dealing with two preteen middle schoolers, I got fat. I didn't realize until I put it on paper, but, it had to be the cortisol levels, from the stress. The ones that cause all the belly fat. I didn't have any time for myself and totally let my diet and health go. Sounds good, right? Just another one of the many excuses I made over the years.
Well, regardless of how it happened, it did. Since that time, I have joined gyms, walked, been on a random diet or two (LOL), joined Weight Watchers (several times) and nothing has really worked for me. Instead of really getting serious, I guess I was in denial and always thought, I'm really not that bad! I was still young enough that I never thought about possible health issues down the road. How could I be so ignorant to neglect the most important gift I was given - my health.
Fast forward a few years. I am now 57 years old and a grandmother of three precious grandsons. My weight has continued to escalate and I have started to carry it in places I had never noticed before. My knees, my neck, my midriff, my arms. Fortunately, other than being overweight, my health has been good. I had begun to feel sluggish and not so attractive anymore. The thought of having an illness had begun to consume my thoughts. I want to be the best Wife, Mother, Mother-In-Law and Grandmother I can be. I want to be around for my family.
So, I knew I needed to do something and sooner than later. I went on a search for the healthiest and most nutritious program I could find. If I was going to make a lifetime commitment, I wanted every single ingredient that I put into my body to be natural, whole and clean. Nothing artificial or processed for me! It had to be proven and backed by scientific evidence. It had to be filling, and, of course I didn't want to have ANY hunger pangs. I was also interested in a program with a cleanse. That's something I had never tried but had been hearing so much about, from Dr. Oz to all the fitness and health magazines I have been reading. With the help of my daughter, who is the "healthiest nut" I know, I found my product.
After completing 30 days I can honestly say, I feel so good and healthy, I want to shout it from the roof tops! It is a nutritional and cellular cleanse. It has everything I was looking for and much, much more. It is easy! It is convenient! I am not hungry and it is delicious! I get to eat some of the best chocolate in the world! What more could I ask for? My program is ISAGENIX and it is AMAZING! And, I am here to tell you, it Works!!
Kathy
I was not an overweight child or teenager. I think the excess weight began to accumulate in my late 30's. Yes, that's it, my son and daughter were in middle school. Oh yeah, it is all coming back now, it was probably the stress. I love to cook and between working, cooking big southern meals (and lots of desserts), running to ball fields and dealing with two preteen middle schoolers, I got fat. I didn't realize until I put it on paper, but, it had to be the cortisol levels, from the stress. The ones that cause all the belly fat. I didn't have any time for myself and totally let my diet and health go. Sounds good, right? Just another one of the many excuses I made over the years.
Well, regardless of how it happened, it did. Since that time, I have joined gyms, walked, been on a random diet or two (LOL), joined Weight Watchers (several times) and nothing has really worked for me. Instead of really getting serious, I guess I was in denial and always thought, I'm really not that bad! I was still young enough that I never thought about possible health issues down the road. How could I be so ignorant to neglect the most important gift I was given - my health.
Fast forward a few years. I am now 57 years old and a grandmother of three precious grandsons. My weight has continued to escalate and I have started to carry it in places I had never noticed before. My knees, my neck, my midriff, my arms. Fortunately, other than being overweight, my health has been good. I had begun to feel sluggish and not so attractive anymore. The thought of having an illness had begun to consume my thoughts. I want to be the best Wife, Mother, Mother-In-Law and Grandmother I can be. I want to be around for my family.
So, I knew I needed to do something and sooner than later. I went on a search for the healthiest and most nutritious program I could find. If I was going to make a lifetime commitment, I wanted every single ingredient that I put into my body to be natural, whole and clean. Nothing artificial or processed for me! It had to be proven and backed by scientific evidence. It had to be filling, and, of course I didn't want to have ANY hunger pangs. I was also interested in a program with a cleanse. That's something I had never tried but had been hearing so much about, from Dr. Oz to all the fitness and health magazines I have been reading. With the help of my daughter, who is the "healthiest nut" I know, I found my product.
After completing 30 days I can honestly say, I feel so good and healthy, I want to shout it from the roof tops! It is a nutritional and cellular cleanse. It has everything I was looking for and much, much more. It is easy! It is convenient! I am not hungry and it is delicious! I get to eat some of the best chocolate in the world! What more could I ask for? My program is ISAGENIX and it is AMAZING! And, I am here to tell you, it Works!!
Kathy
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