tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10367371687779130042024-02-19T02:44:27.080-08:00Fit N' Fabulous VeganG.I.F.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00019302469085964674noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036737168777913004.post-569767737502257932011-12-29T11:33:00.000-08:002011-12-29T11:33:49.298-08:00Bikram 60-Day Challenge and Food Journaling Intro.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ7jtsdEizRGx72LK4Pmf4amoFUkJ2QQ5kgK4cJhcvg3TbJ1Ib-rRNSg41dHbDZSaR5LzK9GPDmo5xE41Wb6_Mysv16DvdZ0htrnc7bqLRhLGwcVarRi7B5mIfynsAtDegLCg3s3iQsK4/s1600/images.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ7jtsdEizRGx72LK4Pmf4amoFUkJ2QQ5kgK4cJhcvg3TbJ1Ib-rRNSg41dHbDZSaR5LzK9GPDmo5xE41Wb6_Mysv16DvdZ0htrnc7bqLRhLGwcVarRi7B5mIfynsAtDegLCg3s3iQsK4/s1600/images.jpeg" /></a></div>The holidays are officially over and the expectations for New Years Resolutions are upon us. What's your new years resolution this year? I have a few in mind, but will only commit to one at a time to remain aware, present and SAIN! Lol ;) I've just recently signed up for the 60-day Bikram Challenge at my bikram studio and to be completely honest with you, I'M SCARED!! Not of the yoga itself, but committing to being there every single day for sixty days straight!<br />
Lately I have been struggling to wake up early. I go to bed late and wake up late. So this challenge will be a challenge in more ways than one; discipline, focus, mental prep, nutrition and hydration.<br />
I'm new to bikram yoga but in just a short amount of time, have shown great improvements in my postures, I can't even imagine what will have developed in sixty consecutive days!! YAY!!<br />
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Ok! So there's my New Years Resolution... 60 Day Bikram Challenge. Now for the Food Journaling part... I don't want my diet to be where all my attention and focus is, I want my diet to be relaxed, well-nourished and balanced. Mindfully, I know what my body requires. I know what makes me feel tired, lethargic, moody... yet I also know what makes me feel up-beat, enthusiastic, light and on top of the world! I'm gonna take my diet one day at a time, one meal at a time... one craving at a time. I promise to share all that I consume in the next 60 days, it shall be interesting:)<br />
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Question! Anyone do a 60 Day Bikram Challenge? If so, I would love to hear your thoughts and personal experiences. What was your diet like while on the challenge?<br />
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Please share with me your NYR's :)<br />
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Cheers!!!G.I.F.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00019302469085964674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036737168777913004.post-69303558440872749862011-11-20T13:19:00.000-08:002011-11-20T13:19:23.785-08:00100% Juicing and Consecutive Bikram YogaMy Daily Affirmation List:<br />
<i>Today...</i><br />
<i>I will Smile</i><br />
<i>I will Give Hugs.</i><br />
<i>I give Thanks for my Family and Friends.</i><br />
<i>I am a Goddess.</i><br />
<i>I will Choose to Juice 100%.</i><br />
<i>I will Recognize that My Body is My Soul's Temple.</i><br />
<i>I will take Deep Cleansing Breaths.</i><br />
<i>I will Honor Myself.</i><br />
<i>I will Clear the Clutter from my Mind.</i><br />
<i>I will Be Present.</i><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Juicing has been a staple of my diet recently. Some days 100%, some days juice between meals. I feel my absolute best when I drink juice 100% of the day. I have energy, I feel <i>light</i>, I glow and I'm happier :) It's an all around Win-Win!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So it has been a goal of mine to juice 100% along with consecutive daily Bikram Yoga. My first week of Bikram I juiced about 50%-80% of my days and felt amazing. Sweating out toxins while replenishing my body with superior nutrients. Last week I didn't attend not ONE Bikram class, and on top of my daily juice, I ate lots of starchy foods. I felt bloated, tired and not much like myself. So! This week I am ready to take on my inspiring long-wanted goal... 7 Consecutive Days 100% Juice with 7 Consecutive Days Bikram Yoga! My mind is right, my heart is right and I'm ready!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Today (being Sunday), I am starting the <i>cleanse</i>. 100% juice. Tomorrow, I'll add the Bikram and kick off Day 1! :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Follow this inspiring week of my motivating goal!! Leave comments of support and love!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Cheers!!!</div>G.I.F.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00019302469085964674noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036737168777913004.post-61788429671107376512011-11-18T13:36:00.000-08:002011-11-18T13:36:09.719-08:00Inspired by Yoga<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkaOj4lq1WjdslW-IpqcnayNIOqHeJUlj68q-9_Qa3hhfUkYZio4cq2IOyGW0KnO5-eUyL0zocYgYyxJz2dCTEN4Fmhj5723OsDKu_BOo3pXsUtIjIWJR2eF2XUa9CxuPRmhDlsbZ3ZaQ/s1600/images.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkaOj4lq1WjdslW-IpqcnayNIOqHeJUlj68q-9_Qa3hhfUkYZio4cq2IOyGW0KnO5-eUyL0zocYgYyxJz2dCTEN4Fmhj5723OsDKu_BOo3pXsUtIjIWJR2eF2XUa9CxuPRmhDlsbZ3ZaQ/s1600/images.jpeg" /></a></div>On November 6th 2011, I was invited to the spa by my BFF! She treated me to a massage (which was indeed highly needed and greatly appreciated!). Before my massage though, I took a yoga class there at the facility. It was the best yoga class I had ever experienced! I felt thankful for everything in my life, my kids, my husband, my BFF and even the borrowed mat that I had used during my yoga class! Ha ha ha... I was indeed feeling the gratitude running deep into my veins. I had this "high" all day long thereafter. My BFF and I had deep conversations that brought us closer together, I felt love from the inside out towards everything around me... it was the most amazing feeling. Not only was I happy, but I was also emotional and this carried on with me on the drive home from the spa and through out the rest of the week. The following day (after my lovely spa day), I took a Bikram Yoga class. My first class was good, but different than anything I have ever tried and in all honesty... overwhelming! The 90 minute class felt never ending! The stretching felt great, the sweat pouring from every spot on my body felt great, but my breathing was challenging. I went back to class the next day and in that 90 minute class, I felt great all around!! It was amazing! I went back every day that week and felt stronger and more beautiful with every 90 minute class I took! I took that Bikram Yoga class every day consecutively for that week and felt without a doubt in my heart that THIS was where I was supposed to be. I'm so intrigued with yoga. I feel as if I have been reborn. In this moment in my life, this is where I am supposed to be and this is what I am supposed to be doing. I feel as if I am finding my <i>true</i> self with yoga.<br />
My mind has been so overwhelmed with chaotic thoughts and emotions for the past year (family issues, hurt and the loss of a great friendship)... I tried extreme workout programs and running to help ease my busy mind... it wasn't enough. I journaled to get the thoughts out of my mind and on to paper, but even with that, the mind never seemed to let up.<br />
In the last month, I have dedicated myself to daily juicing. Some days being 100% juice and other days being 50% juice. I've made daily affirmations part of my morning regimen. I choose to only keep myself around positive thinking people. I give to the universe and in return have been given peace of heart. I'm learning to <i>get it</i> now! And I LOVE it!! I'm ready for all the new changes that have come into my life :) I will continue to dedicate myself to Bikram Yoga and Juicing. The changes have only been positive and I know will only keep getting better!! I love myself, who I am becoming and who I am. I'm grateful for the friends in my life.<br />
Change is good!! Change is required to grow and become greater.<br />
Cheers to a new beginning!!G.I.F.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00019302469085964674noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036737168777913004.post-52664302006700728242011-11-03T16:32:00.000-07:002011-11-03T16:32:29.273-07:00Plant~Based Meal Delivery MenuThe menu is constantly changing! Which is great for anyone who is seeking out new plant~based dishes to share with the family or to enjoy all to yourself!<br />
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MENU~<br />
Cajun BeanBalls & Spaghetti<br />
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Potato & Kale Enchiladas with Roasted Chile Sauce<br />
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Power Quinoa with Cajun Portabellas<br />
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Oven~Baked Onion Rings<br />
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Cheezy Hemp Nacho Kale Chips (100% Raw)<br />
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*Dishes are made in big portions, may feed a family of 3-4 and all saves great in the fridge for amazing left-overs!<br />
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Delivery to Arizona only!<br />
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<a href="mailto:FitNFabulousVegan@Gmail.com">Email me</a> if interested in Meal Delivery (orders must be placed on Friday before 10pm to make Monday delivery).G.I.F.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00019302469085964674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036737168777913004.post-87265781991163355182011-05-20T16:37:00.000-07:002011-05-20T16:37:41.479-07:00My "Shit Pickle"... Hypothyroidism!So it's not new info that I have a screwed up thyroid, right! But just recently (in the past 2 weeks) I have decided to quit taking my thyroid meds. Yep! Although my script was filled by the apothecary and it wasn't made with crappy pig glands, I am feeling the need to be done with the meds and do this naturally. Even if the process for correcting my thyroid function takes much longer... I'm down for it! :)<br />
I haven't seen a change in weight loss either... I'm still hungrier than ever and it takes all my will power to not permit to a "bad" diet.<br />
So here I am, off the meds and starting to feel the effects... SLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEPY!!<br />
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My BFF sent me the book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Crazy-Sexy-Diet-Veggies-Ignite/dp/1599218011?ie=UTF8&tag=fabulous-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">Crazy Sexy Diet by Kris Carr</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=fabulous-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=1599218011" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" />... Don't have it? GET IT!!! I'm so serious! This book has got me back on my A GAME! The knowledge, information, facts and desire to be ultimately healthy beam from the pages! I want to juice, pursue my RAW Sexy Life and get on the inside and out healthy bandwagon! I was my healthiest, fittest and happiest when I was 100% Raw... getting back to that is my goal :)<br />
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Curious about my marathon training? Well, I haven't ran in over a WEEK!!! Yes! It's true!! My handsome man hurt the top of his foot (we believe from running and his shoe choice), therefore, I haven't been running... you won't see me running solo!! I've got up to 5 and a half miles and need to step it up. 10 miles is my goal for the month of May. I've been doing Turbo Fire to increase my high intensity training... Insanity helps too!!<br />
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This weekend... Watermelon! Nothing but watermelon! It's great for detoxing and cleansing and it's so hydrating. I'm really looking forward to it!G.I.F.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00019302469085964674noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036737168777913004.post-66372971247588979242011-04-14T18:12:00.000-07:002011-04-14T18:12:01.533-07:00New Vision Board!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDCiJV6i9CytA3pOReTyZ65bM9uCCktLSlnw_PqrADAY4wa8LiebFCzV2IsCS1edWPLV119XiI4-iQ8rphSzx2rPNJz-GMP6PbqoMqjrvRc6GSdu-Lvwf5CjZ9ra_7z83mAjNT_7xcBNg/s1600/2011+Vision+Board.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDCiJV6i9CytA3pOReTyZ65bM9uCCktLSlnw_PqrADAY4wa8LiebFCzV2IsCS1edWPLV119XiI4-iQ8rphSzx2rPNJz-GMP6PbqoMqjrvRc6GSdu-Lvwf5CjZ9ra_7z83mAjNT_7xcBNg/s320/2011+Vision+Board.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Here it is!! My latest vision board!! Anyone that knows me, knows that I LOVE creating vision boards... they keep me committed to my goals, and the power of them are astounding!<br />
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Recently (like the past 3-4 weeks) I have been running around the neighborhood with my husband. The more frequently that I run, the more often that I WANT to run. I run 5-7 nights a week, and have been falling in love with this new activity. I look forward to my evening runs with my husband, what once was a painful thought (to run) has now become a thrill!<br />
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I never thought of myself as a "runner"... I love the weights and the in-home workout programs, running just came across as boring to me and I laughed at the idea of running... mostly because I couldn't run worth a damn, so I did allow for myself to get into it. But something has changed in me. One night of pushing myself through a run with my husband has turned into me desiring to get out, sneakers on, iTunes blasted to my favorite alternative songs and just... running! It's funny how we change and become something new practically over night. Maybe it was meant to be for me to run... I say, LET'S DO IT!!<br />
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Two days ago I created this vision board (picture above). I called my sister as soon as it was completed and said, "Mist! Grab a piece of paper and pen and save these two dates, October 16, 2011 and November 6, 2011!!" Without hesitation, she does exactly what I ask... once the dates are written down, I tell her, "WE'RE running a full marathon in October and a half marathon in November!!" She thought about it for, mmmmm... half a minute than said, "Ok! Let's do it!!"<br />
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I registered the next day (yesterday morning), and am so extremely pumped to be doing this!!!!!<br />
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I feel great about this goal.<br />
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Next mission: SHOES!!!!G.I.F.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00019302469085964674noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036737168777913004.post-80711023395960481562011-03-02T14:23:00.000-08:002011-03-02T14:23:11.955-08:00My very first class at Whole Foods!Raw Vegan "Beginner" Class<br />
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I had so much fun teaching at Whole Fooods last night! The participants were all so enjoyable and relaxed. We kicked off the class With an introduction to basic kitchen equipment (a high speed blender, a food processor, a juicer and more). After a small discussion on the topic of beginning a raw food diet, we got busy in devouring WONDERFUL raw treat recipes from Sarma's book Raw Food Real World. I made Chocolate Pudding, Carrot Ginger Soup with Lime, Almond Milk and a Tropical Green Smoothie. YEAH!!! talk about a treat! :)<br />
I was honored to have in my class amongst the other guests, Kristen Suzanne of Kristens Raw. What a joy!!! Three years ago (when I first began learning of the raw food lifestyle) I attended many of Kristen's classes where she taught me and introduced to me some of the most amazing raw vegan recipes I have ever had! Three years later she is sitting in MY class observing and supporting me, I couldn't be more thrilled about my very first Whole Foods class!!<br />
I have been asked to come back and teach a class every month... Wonderful! It is something I have to think about. Of course I absolutely love teaching and I love being before the audience, but the classes do take up a decent amount of time and with homeschooling and being s mommy, my number one priority are my girls :) so once I decide, I'll be sure to tell!G.I.F.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00019302469085964674noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036737168777913004.post-7245410866903406172011-02-16T08:45:00.000-08:002011-02-16T08:45:22.669-08:00Raw Vegan BEGINNER Workshop<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6SsUIp1J572PRrhO8igmWxe75_QN17YVogOLcrRTZA-cuDCFuJj0jA-yCGlI12bRzjcqENJLKbiu0aWUX4ITHFjYj6h9cyC1ypWMNDlZAsvXsBuE6tTtDJjBgo1qOZzlAaoJTWIyaQi0/s1600/securedownload.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6SsUIp1J572PRrhO8igmWxe75_QN17YVogOLcrRTZA-cuDCFuJj0jA-yCGlI12bRzjcqENJLKbiu0aWUX4ITHFjYj6h9cyC1ypWMNDlZAsvXsBuE6tTtDJjBgo1qOZzlAaoJTWIyaQi0/s320/securedownload.jpeg" width="251" /></a></div>G.I.F.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00019302469085964674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036737168777913004.post-73373317116713455902011-02-15T12:19:00.000-08:002011-02-15T12:19:54.902-08:00Raw Vegan Beginner Class at Whole Foods March 1st<!--StartFragment--> <br />
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</div><!--EndFragment-->G.I.F.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00019302469085964674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036737168777913004.post-22472682796260462382010-12-31T13:58:00.000-08:002010-12-31T13:58:45.277-08:00Happy New Year!!! 2011Wow! 2010 is over and 2011 is here!<br />
2010 was such a great year. I've accomplished so much and am proud of myself for putting myself out there to succeed that much more!<br />
I've taken my knowledge of vegan living to the residents and brought them fabulous workshops. I've opened doors at Whole Foods for Fit n' Fabulous Life Workshops. I made friends with the Lucy and Nick from Sun Warrior, Terry Jo from Amazing Grass, the team at Manitoba Harvest Hemp Protein, Barbara and Ken at Best Organic Wheatgrass, Kelly at Vega and so many more!! All have contributed to my Workshops and I couldn't be more thankful! I was blessed to have the courage to ask for their help and support... what a great honor it is to work with them and spread the word of vegan nutrition. Thank you!<br />
I took my Turbo Kick Certification to the gym's and taught. I've personally helped a great handful of people start and finish a 30 day Vegan Cleanse... this was huge for me because every time I can change someone's life/health for the better, then I know I've accomplished a huge part in my life. Being the example and the leader to teach other's the importance of living a Vegan lifestyle is my passion. When people come to me for help and for one-on-one Coaching, I take it very seriously, and the process is always a success for both the client and myself :)<br />
I've become stronger as a person. I've lost friends but gained more. It turns out, some weren't meant to be in my life. The one's that <i>are</i> meant to be in my life, I have become closer with and have built a friendship that will last a lifetime... and for this, I'm thankful!<br />
This year was my first year Homeschooling my sweet Keira :) Kindergarten is fun! She taught me how to have patience, and I've taught her... well... every kindergarten subject!! Ha ha ;) Social Studies, History, Math, Language Arts, Phonics and the importance of a healthy body and pure heart. We're a great team!<br />
With each year that passes, I become that much closer to my husband, my best friend! He means the world to me, I thank God for him!<br />
One of my closest friends, Kristen Suzanne (of Kristen's Raw) has helped me tremendously! From learning more and more about Raw Foods, to how to structure a workshop. She has never let me down! Kristen introduced me to the Vegan Lifestyle over 3 years ago! After learning a few things about the cruel world of animal abuse and the horrific facts of slaughter homes, I went vegan overnight. I'm a better person and a know so much more because of her friendship and her passion to teach others. I love you Kristen!!<br />
I trained for a Figure Show at the beginning of the year but couldn't accomplish what I needed to accomplish due to the diagnose of Hypothyroidism. I'm thankful for vegan thyroid supplements, I know a turn around is near :)<br />
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So what's in it for 2011? Let me tell ya!!<br />
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2011 holds some pretty big goals, ones that I know can be accomplished with persistent focus, a constant memory of my vision board and a positive attitude!! I plan to run a 5k (my very first running experience ever because I am a horrible runner! Lol), I'm going 100% Raw/Vegan (it's my love to be vegan, therefore I am, but I have a great passion for living Raw and am ready to give it my all!), I want to be more spiritual, not just in the sense of reading the bible and attending church, but being aware of the life that is around me. Knowing that so much more was created for us to enjoy. I want to understand life and live! How will I obtain this? I have no clue, but I will take it one day at a time and will continue to learn and be more open to listen :) I will compete in a Bikini Show as a Raw/Vegan! HOORAY! I will continue to lead by example and stand strong to my beliefs.<br />
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Let the new year bring in many blessings!!G.I.F.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00019302469085964674noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036737168777913004.post-3326593682608596092010-11-11T09:21:00.000-08:002010-11-11T09:21:22.535-08:00Two Week Challenge ~ Day 3!We're on day 3 of the challenge and I am feeling an increase of energy! I love it!! My tummy is even flatter! Woo Hoo!! I can't wait to see what day 14 brings me!!<br />
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Ok!!! So I have to share this recipe with you that I made this morning for myself and the whole family, it's sooo good!!<br />
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Breakfast Smoothie:<br />
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Amazing Meal ~ Pomegranate Mango Infusion<br />
Frozen Fruit: Pineapple, Mango and Strawberries<br />
2 packets stevia<br />
1 Banana<br />
Unsweetened Almond Milk<br />
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Oooh la la!! The entire family was pleased!! My 5 and 3 year old even asked for seconds... COMING UP!!! :)<br />
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My husband went to work with a skip in his step, literally! ;)<br />
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And I'm sitting here freezing my toosh off because it's getting cold and smoothies always contribute to below freezing temperatures. ha ha ha... ok! it's 60-something degrees outside in sunny Az, but for me, that's COLD!!!! Lol<br />
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Please share with me your favorite Amazing Meal recipes!!<br />
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Cheers!!G.I.F.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00019302469085964674noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036737168777913004.post-78670175488505626722010-11-09T12:32:00.000-08:002010-11-09T12:32:28.814-08:00Day one of the Two Week Challenge!Amazing Grass has put together such a FUN and extremely simple <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%3CA%20HREF=%22http://www.myreferer.com/mydb/?M=amazinggrass&ID=veganperfection&L=32%22%20TARGET=%22_BLANK%22%3E%3Cimg%20src=%22http://www.amazinggrass.com/media/affiliate/Affiliate--banner-TWO-WEEK-CHALLENGE.jpg%22%20border=%220%22%3E%3C/A%3E">two week challenge</a>. I have to say, this doesn't feel like a <i>challenge</i> at all!<br />
Today the girls and I had chocolate smoothies for lunch. I felt as if I was indulging in <b>dessert</b> at noon!!<br />
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<b>Here is the Girls' Chocolate Smoothie Recipe:</b><br />
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1 Cup Ice<br />
2 Cups Coconut Milk<br />
2 Single Serving Packets <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%3CA%20HREF=%22http://www.myreferer.com/mydb/?M=amazinggrass&ID=veganperfection&L=6%22%20TARGET=%22_BLANK%22%3E%3Cimg%20src=%22http://www.amazinggrass.com/media/products/Kidz_SF120x185.jpg%22%20border=%220%22%3E%3C/A%3E">Kidz SuperFood Outrageous Chocolate Flavor</a><br />
1 Banana<br />
1 Tbl Almond Butter<br />
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The girls were <b>LOVING</b> it!!!! and of course, asked for more ;) Why not!!<br />
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<b>My smoothie was similar:</b><br />
1 Cup Ice<br />
2 Cups Water<br />
1 Serving <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%3CA%20HREF=%22http://www.myreferer.com/mydb/?M=amazinggrass&ID=veganperfection&L=8%22%20TARGET=%22_BLANK%22%3E%3Cimg%20src=%22http://www.amazinggrass.com/media/products/AM_Chocolate140x257.jpg%22%20border=%220%22%3E%3C/A%3E">Amazing Meal Chocolate Infusion</a><br />
1 Tbl Raw Organic Almond Butter<br />
1 Banana<br />
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Please share your recipes from the Two Week Challenge :)G.I.F.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00019302469085964674noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036737168777913004.post-86846466768144276012010-11-05T12:02:00.000-07:002010-11-05T12:02:42.086-07:00Two Week Challenge<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">What is the Two Week Challenge<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">The Amazing Grass Two Week Challenge is an online health program that will guide you to Amazing Energy and Amazing Health. You will receive 14 daily email lessons focusing on energizing, maintaining and healing your body with raw and organic plant based foods.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">What will it do for me?<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Whether you are constantly feeling fatigued, missing the glow to your skin or just looking to lose a few pounds, the Two Week Challenge will revitalize your cells… allowing you to look and feel Amazing!</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">What is Amazing Meal?<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Amazing Meal is a blend of raw and certified organic proteins, green, fruits and vegetables. This nutritional powerhouse delivers the same amount of protein as three egg whites and the antioxidant equivalent of four servings of fruits and vegetables.</div><div class="MsoNormal">Amazing Meal will be consumed daily in the Two Week Challenge. Available in four great flavors (Chocolate, Pomegranate Mango, Vanilla Chai and Original).</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Getting Started is as Easy as 1,2,3!<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">1.Purchase a bottle of <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%3CA%20HREF=%22http://www.myreferer.com/mydb/?M=amazinggrass&ID=veganperfection&L=26%22%20TARGET=%22_BLANK%22%3EAmazing%20Grass%3C/A%3E">Amazing Meal</a>. This will be part of your daily menu</div><div class="MsoNormal">2.Sign up <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%3CA%20HREF=%22http://www.myreferer.com/mydb/?M=amazinggrass&ID=veganperfection&L=26%22%20TARGET=%22_BLANK%22%3EAmazing%20Grass%3C/A%3E">HERE!</a></div><div class="MsoNormal">You will receive 14 daily email keys to unleashing endless energy and a healthier new you</div><div class="MsoNormal">3.Be Inspired! Follow the 14 daily lessons. Observe how involving Amazing Meal and other foods transform the way you look and feel</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Our Goal</b> is that after 14 days, you will have the KEYS to unlock the smarter, energetic more natural and healthy you. </div><div class="MsoNormal">The sequence of lessons should be the catalyst to understanding foods and how they work to energize, maintain, sustain and even heal your body.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">The 14 Keys<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNormal">(1 Key per Email Lesson)</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">1.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span>14 Days to Change</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">2.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> * </span>Natural, Raw and Organic: Truly defined</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">3.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> * </span>Enzymes and your Digestive System</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">4.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> * </span>The Acid Alkaline Balance</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">5.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> * </span>Daily Cleansing</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">6.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> * </span>Weight loss from the Inside Out</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">7.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> *</span>Nutrition Density vs. Calorie Totals</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">8.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> *</span>The Energy Categories Of Foods and Beverages</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">9.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> *</span>The Carbohydrate Dilemma</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">10<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> *</span>Superfoods and The Amazing Meal</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">11*<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span>How Diet Affects Stress Levels</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">12*The Good, Bad and The Ugly</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">13*A Custom 14 Day Menu For Daily Energy</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">14*What To Eat For Your Workout Regimen</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Sample Daily Menu<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Breakfast: Amazing Meal Smoothie</div><div class="MsoNormal">Snack: Rice Crackers and Hummus</div><div class="MsoNormal">Lunch: Wrap and Yogurt</div><div class="MsoNormal">Snack: Green Superfood Energy Bar and Coconut Water</div><div class="MsoNormal">Dinner: Asian Salad and Quinoa</div><div class="MsoNormal">Evening Treat: Dark Chocolate or Fruit<br />
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Two Week Challenge start date: November 9th<br />
Two Week Challenge end date: November 23rd<br />
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All that are committed to this Challenge, leave a comment on this blog post!! There will be a HUGE give-a-way to kick off this Challenge!! </div>G.I.F.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00019302469085964674noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036737168777913004.post-73021584766733171012010-11-03T10:56:00.000-07:002010-11-03T10:56:21.353-07:00FIT Food Lite Vegan ~ 100% Vegan and 100% Gluten-Free<div style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><b>FIT Food Lite Vegan</b> is a delicious functional food powder that is free of soy, dairy, and gluten. The formula contains 40% less sugar than fitfood Rice and is not fructose sweetened. its 17 grams of protein per serving are derived from XYMOGEN's proprietary VegaPro, a rice/pea protein blend with several additional amino acids that further enhance and maintain lean body mass. Among the ingredients in the heart-healthy proprietary fiber blend is a prebiotic for gastrointestinal support.</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">Supports:</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">* Healthy Body Composition</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table>* Immune Health</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">* Cardiovascular Health</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">* Healthy Blood Insulin/Glucose Levels</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">* Gastrointestinal Health</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">* Provides Foundation Macro-Nutrition</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">The non-GMO, highly digestible pea protein isolate is naturally obtained by simple water extraction, keeping all the nutritional qualities intact. Its 90% protein content features a well-balanced amino acid profile, including a high content lysine, arginine, and branched-chain amino acids. Lysine is of particular interest in weight control because it helps maintain lean body mass. Arginine is essential to weight control for its ability to help increase muscle mass and reduce body fat. Pea protein has the highest lysine concentration (7.2%) of all vegetable-based proteins and the highest arginine concentration (8.7%) among all commercially available proteins. The combination of pea protein and rice protein achieves an Amino Score of 100%.</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">I'm in-love this this product!!! It tastes great, it's made with high quality ingredients, and of course, it's 100% Vegan and 100% Gluten-Free!!! HOORAYYY!! :)</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">This is a product that I offer to the clients I Coach. If you're interested in knowing more, or are wanting to order, email me at FitNFabulousVegan@Yahoo.com</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">Cheers!!</div>G.I.F.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00019302469085964674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036737168777913004.post-82437460812388671042010-11-02T11:32:00.000-07:002010-11-02T11:32:54.292-07:00XYMOGEN~ My new EXCITING supplement!!<div style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">As we age, it becomes easier to gain weight and harder to maintain muscle. Thus, our waistlines tends to fatten, our muscles weaken, and the physical tasks that once seemed trivial now seem tiring. The deterioration of mitochondria, the microscopic power plants within every cell responsible for converting food into biochemical fuel, has been implicated as a major cause. The loss of mitochondrial efficiency and number over time deprives us of living a longer, healthier life. It may come to no surprise, therefore, that mitochondrial biogenesis, the natural process in which your cells build new mitochondria, has been suggested hold the key to delay the deteriorations in appearance and performance, and even aging.</span></div><div style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">Representing a remarkable ~ 10% of body weight, mitochondria produce more than 95% of your body's energy. The more of these "fuel stations" our cells contain, the more calories you can burn, leaving less fat to contribute to diabetes or obesity, for instance. Mitochondria are produced via mitochondria biogenesis, the stimulation of which can help delay aging and maintain health as we age.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNsvJutebNJVC2TLB3B8jpzXfjMHUwoYGR7du7FIR-YL_PUGZCkghiqyEX_lkbVCTeKLCS9CGXVC5bA3gULBJwa_lHGnQc6HIE22l-5YeK9FS54KE8VEM4aWMX1Vs7TBBYzcuUtcgPMSE/s320/Xymogen.jpg" width="320" /></div><div style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">Mitochondrial biogenesis is a complicated process involving more than 1,000 genes and producing and estimated 20% of the cellular protein in the body. While caloric restriction and exercise potently activate molecular "switches" controlling mitochondrial biogenesis, a simpler solution comes in the form of the Mitochondrial Renewal Kit containing neutraceuticals shown to activate the very same switches.</span></div><div style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">XYMOGEN Mitochondrial Renewal Kit: "Three Degrees" of Restoration</span></div><div style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">1st Degree: Nitric Oxide (NO) is to your heart and blood vessels what your favorite couch is to your legs and feet. NO takes a load off of your heart and blood vessels by relaxing the latter (known as vasodilation), thereby easing the strain placed on the former (blood flows more easily, so your heart doesn't need to pump as hard). Among sundry other roles, NO directly activates the "master regulator" of mitochondrial biogenesis and function and metabolic fitness known as PGC-1a.</span></div><div style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">2nd Degree: Found in red wine and studied by respected research organizations including Salk Institute, resveratrol is one of the most promising anti-aging nutraceuticals to date. Labeled as an "exercise mimetic", resveratrol activates SIRT1, a molecular "switch" that governs the activation of PGC-1a. Exercise also activates this pathway; hence the aforementioned label.</span></div><div style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">3rd Degree: a-lipoic acid (ALA) is considered a "king" among antioxidants. Capable of fending off damaging free radicals in a variety of cellular environments, ALA also protects the levels of other antioxidants such as vitamins E and C. In addition, ALA stimulates a molecular switch known as AMPK in the body (which in turns activates PGC-1a), while inhibiting another version of AMPK located in the brain. The end result is to increase mitochondrial biogenesis (via body AMPK) while enhancing appetite control and weight management (brain AMPK).</span></div><div style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">Benefits of XYMOGEN Mitochondrial Renewal Kit:</span></div><div style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">* Increased mitochondrial biogenesis</span></div><div style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">* Increased metabolic (calorie-burning) rate</span></div><div style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">* Improved insulin sensitivity and action</span></div><div style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">* Improved glucose disposal</span></div><div style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">* Increased Nitric Oxide (NO) production</span></div><div style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">* Improved cardiovascular and endothelial (blood vessel) function</span></div><div style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">* Improve appetite control</span></div><div style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">* Reduced fat mass</span></div><div style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">* Increased muscle mass</span></div><div style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">* Improved exercise tolerance and performance</span></div><div style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">* Improved antioxidant status and resistance to oxidative stress</span></div><div style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">A month supply is $150. This is NOT a vitamin replacement. </span></div><div style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;"><br />
</span></div>G.I.F.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00019302469085964674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036737168777913004.post-42053697323678290132010-09-25T00:25:00.000-07:002010-09-25T00:25:37.492-07:00Fit N' Fabulous Juicing WorkshopYIPPEEE!!!!!<br />
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Tomorrow is the day!!! I am sooo excited!!!!! My very first juicing workshop on my own!!!! I can't believe it!! It's going to be PERFECT!!! I just know it!!!<br />
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I have put a lot of time and effort into making this workshop everything that I have imagined and wanted it to be.<br />
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I will be sharing two green juice recipes, two green smoothie recipes and some shots of fresh organic wheatgrass!! YUMMM!!!<br />
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Also! I have provided a packet of information for every guest regarding juicing and the health benefits of it.<br />
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There are gift bags full of wonderful goodies for every participant and an overall workshop prize for the lucky name a pull from the jar! FUNNN!!!<br />
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The workshop is at 11am and I couldn't be any more ready! I gulped a shot of wheatgrass about an hour or so ago and am feeling like I can stay up for a couple more hours... but it's past midnight and I gotta get some rest!<br />
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I will be sure to post pics of the workshop as soon as I can!!G.I.F.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00019302469085964674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036737168777913004.post-40655763116425436882010-09-07T09:50:00.000-07:002010-09-07T09:52:16.414-07:00Tabitha: An inspiration and New Beachbody Coach!For all of you that know me, you know that my biggest passion in life is helping others succeed in weight loss and a life long commitment to health. I wake up every morning ready to meet someone new, and make a new friend. Today I want to share with all of you a friend that I have met a year and a half ago. A friend who has stayed dedicated to her health and her weight loss journey. This friend has had her trials, has felt her doubt, has felt the success of weight loss and has experienced the headache of gaining all her hard work back... but in all this, she has remained committed to the journey of everlasting weight loss success and has never given up on her weight loss goals!!! I am so very proud of her and want to welcome her as a brand new Team Beachbody Coach!!!!! She has gone the distance and is now wanting to give back. I love you Tabitha!!! You truly amaze me!!!!<br />
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A little bit about Tabitha's journey (in her words):<br />
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"Hi! My name is Tabitha Kniesch and I am a Beachbody Coach! I started my BeachBody journey back in 2007 and have loved every minute of it!<br />
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Let's see. For starters I have always been active and fit and never had to worry about my weight. In high school I was always involved in sports and was just fit from a result of that love for activity. Well as luck would have it I ended up gaining A TON of weight after I got married back in 2004. I went on birth control and just went kinda crazy with eating out all the time because i was a newlywed and that's what we did. I reached an all time high of 252.8lbs in January of 2007. <br />
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I started out by just running. I'm not a runner but I was desperate for drastic results so I went to drastic measures. I exercised 2 hours a day (using Turbo Jam only) and ate a measly 500 calories a day just to stay alive. NOT A GOOD PLAN! However, I did reach 180lbs and then found out I was pregnant (October 2008) with my daughter! How exciting! Of course this was wonderful yet HORRIBLE news. This meant that I literally lost control. I ended up gaining every single pound back that I had lost. haha. karma. :-)<br />
So then in February of 2009 I decided it was time to get serious and lose the baby weight. So once again I went back to 2 hours of exercise a day but this time I only cut my calories back to 1500 calories a day and lost the remaining baby weight in only 3 months! It was amazing. I hit 180lbs and I was ecstatic! Then I found out I was pregnant yet again! (what is it with this magic number 180???)<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKeyfMWcvGOJ6eTCN7er-eztOheFj9FXZIkCt6t_KcMg4iBX3CH_JZYkGZQuYUja212SJR2o-uRdSuh8ywtZIgQbX5iBcL7GK2QeI4lixJqQH9KqBe_1L1MMfZ0qoloVzzjW2ubgFpLb0/s1600/TabithaAfterPic2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKeyfMWcvGOJ6eTCN7er-eztOheFj9FXZIkCt6t_KcMg4iBX3CH_JZYkGZQuYUja212SJR2o-uRdSuh8ywtZIgQbX5iBcL7GK2QeI4lixJqQH9KqBe_1L1MMfZ0qoloVzzjW2ubgFpLb0/s320/TabithaAfterPic2.jpg" /></a></div>This time I was much healthier and exercised throughout my entire pregnancy and ate all the necessary foods. Somehow I managed to get to 242lbs with my son on delivery day. :( So here I am with a 6 month old son that is so wonderful and healthy and strong and a 2 year old daughter that keeps me on the go and I am 207lbs! I have been healthy about it averaging only a few pounds a month but this time it will stay off!<br />
I have done so many videos and I love them all! I have so much variety in my exercise life and I love it! I started out with Turbo Jam, moved on to Turbo Kick, challenged myself to ChaLean Extreme and pushed myself to the limit with Turbo Fire. (do you notice a trend? I'm a big Chalene Johnson fan!) My newest ventures are Insanity, the newest rounds of Turbo Kick and P90X. I am also trying out Shakeology and so far I love it!<br />
By the way, on top of all my weight loss success I have set some personal records for myself. I have run a 5k with two kids (one stroller..figure that one out. lol) and a 10k (again with two kids and it was VERY complicated and VERY successful!). I have 2 more 10ks coming up this month and so many more in the future. :-) And I only run them! Go me!"<br />
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Congratulations Tabitha!!! You're such an inspiration to so many!!!G.I.F.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00019302469085964674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036737168777913004.post-28626265073529024922010-08-20T17:24:00.001-07:002010-08-20T17:24:39.627-07:00Day TWO of my 80-10-10 Journey! VIDEO!!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: monospace, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><object height="405" width="660"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/IFKDDQlNpjU?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/IFKDDQlNpjU?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="660" height="405"></embed></object></span>G.I.F.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00019302469085964674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036737168777913004.post-83095670759026486842010-08-20T11:02:00.001-07:002010-08-20T11:02:50.561-07:00Day ONE 80-10-10 VIDEO<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: monospace, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><object height="405" width="660"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ogxHUCF-xfc?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ogxHUCF-xfc?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="660" height="405"></embed></object></span>G.I.F.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00019302469085964674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036737168777913004.post-68900626592719780802010-08-19T11:53:00.000-07:002010-08-19T11:53:24.886-07:0080-10-10So the idea of Eating for your Blood Type totally didn't STICK with me! I just couldn't imagine not eating cucumbers, honeydew, cantaloupe, AVOCADO!!!!! Oranges, alfalfa sprouts, spirulina... just to name a few. Sounds ridiculous, right! I understand that if cauliflower and mustard greens interfere with the thyroid, then I will stay away from them for now while I'm trying to correct my thyroid through the foods I eat... now THAT makes sense ;)<br />
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80-10-10 MAKES SENSE!!!! <br />
From what I have been learning so far, this is the diet plan I have been waiting for!! I've already decided to go 100% Raw, but couldn't believe the information and studies behind the 80-10-10 plan... I am fired up!!!! I spent some time yesterday on youtube watching Freelee's videos and Durian's videos (creators of 30 Bananas a Day) and let me tell ya, they know their stuff! They are so knowledged about the 80-10-10 lifestyle and are living proof of the diet itself, the health benefits or it, the vibrancy of it and the everlasting supply of energy of it! It's exciting!! <br />
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Finding this approach is giving me much hope with weight loss, overall health, and possible thyroid improvement. I can't even express how excited I am!! <br />
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This morning I went grocery shopping, after doing my research and learning what I could yesterday (still have a lot to still learn), I have made the decision to go 80-10-10 100% starting today!! Why wait??? :) I feel ready in terms that I have juiced for a few days, went on a week and a half of straight green smoothies and have already been eating lots of fruits and veggies... so I say, LET'S DO THIS!!!!!<br />
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Barnes and Nobles didn't have The 80-10-10 book, by Dr. Douglas N. Graham this morning so soon enough I will get this book and read it. May just order it from Amazon today :) While I wait for the book, I will continue to search out forums on the topic, watch more vids and take notes. I'm so fired up!! <br />
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I will be posting today's food journal at the end of the evening!!<br />
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Cheers!!!G.I.F.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00019302469085964674noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036737168777913004.post-6863521911060058122010-08-17T12:49:00.001-07:002010-08-17T12:49:39.736-07:00Eating for your Blood Type? Really???So my Mother In Law has been telling me about the book "Eating for your Blood Type" for months now. I found the subject interesting, but never enough so to go pick up the book and read it.<br />
A few nights ago I was at Barnes and Nobles with my 5 year old. I grabbed a handful of juicing books and came across a few books labeled "eating for your blood type -A-" "Eating For Your Blood Type -B-" and so on... I'm an O-Negative Blood Type so I picked up the book for "O" blood types and started skimming through it.<br />
Just recently I have been diagnosed with Hypothyroidism. This devastated me because for the past year I have been training (intensively) to meet my goal for competing in a figure/bikini show. My weight won't budge, I'm extremely tired all the time (even when consuming Raw Foods), my hair loss is massive, and I fight constipation religiously! It's as if I'm working out and eating as clean as possible JUST to maintain my weight... not to lose any, ya know!!<br />
So as I'm reading this book... turns out, O blood types must avoid:<br />
alfalfa sprouts (boo!) capers corn cucumber (boo!) leek mushrooms pickles (in brine) potato (purple, red, white, yellow) rhubarb spirulina (boo!) tara yucca (boo!) avocado (MAJOR BOO!) asian pear blackberry cantaloupe coconut milk honeydew kiwi orange tangerine ... and a few others<br />
Cauliflower and mustard greens are the worse and is said to inhibit the thyroid function.<br />
I noticed that the list doesn't include Cabbage, but I have been told that O blood types must stay away from it?? Which is a huge bummer because last year for my birthday I bought a fermenting pot just for my obsession with sauerkraut ;)<br />
So what are your thoughts on this?? Do you all believe to eat by your blood type??? Looking at the list, I'm feeling a bit deprived ;) Lol!! But at the same time, maybe the way I have been eating is the exact reason why I have a thyroid issue?? I don't know?<br />
One other note, in the book, it had said that O blood types do much better on a lean meat diet!!! Ummm... NO THANK YOU!! ;)<br />
Your thoughts!!<br />
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Ok! So maybe I'm being a bit <b>dramatic</b> ;) But seriously, I am feeling so great with all the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;">Green Smoothies</span> that I have been consuming in the last 5 days, that I don't want to add cooked and processed foods into my diet right now. Not to mention, I put on a pair of jeans yesterday and another pair on today and they felt so good!! Not tight, no muffin topping... no rubber band to hold them closed!!! It's fantastic!!<br />
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My husband has been making some pretty cute remarks as well ;) he notices!! and when he notices, I can't help but feel like a beach babe bikini model... ha ha ha... ok! a little <i>too </i>far... but you know what I mean ;)<br />
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Tonight when I went to the grocery store, I bought more kale, collard greens, spinach and apples. I still have plenty of celery, parsley and frozen fruit (if I want some). I'm set for another few days :D<br />
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I don't see a weight change when I jump on the scale, but like I said, I DO notice a huge difference in my clothes, and that's more exciting than any<i> number.</i><br />
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I'm reading Green for Life right now, I just love it! I'm learning so much about the PH levels in our bodies and why they are so important... This past week has just been so amazing!!<br />
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CHEERS!!!G.I.F.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00019302469085964674noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036737168777913004.post-84601711459818696802010-08-03T23:42:00.000-07:002010-08-03T23:42:32.650-07:00Turbo Kick!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9XFOUlwHVM1sJrd-BZMjOuAubadjQysDTwq1Ocs3wg74Yzd0b7b_IhV87YBvB6sTYxogUYMRd3KxWEoMFiqpsIDaruEkKYU9W_5DH3knx1wkQj8l7nbEv35_9Whq6Ih_2yQNBkleOyRk/s1600/SDC12018.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9XFOUlwHVM1sJrd-BZMjOuAubadjQysDTwq1Ocs3wg74Yzd0b7b_IhV87YBvB6sTYxogUYMRd3KxWEoMFiqpsIDaruEkKYU9W_5DH3knx1wkQj8l7nbEv35_9Whq6Ih_2yQNBkleOyRk/s320/SDC12018.JPG" /></a></div>I'm an instructor now for Turbo Kick... officially!!! My first class was this last Monday (August 2nd) at 5:30am!! I will teach every Monday and Wednesday morning, I'm so excited!!! <br />
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Had to share!! :)G.I.F.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00019302469085964674noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036737168777913004.post-34565819739633772742010-08-01T16:29:00.000-07:002010-08-01T16:29:45.695-07:00New Fitness~Challenge! Turbo Hybrid Intro VIDEOTomorrow (August 2nd) Kicks off the Turbo Hybrid Fitness~Challenge!! We'll be including Turbo Fire AND ChaLEAN Extreme!! It's going to be HOTT!!!<br />
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I've had many people ask me where they can find the calendar for the challenge... It's in the back of your Turbo Fire booklet that came with your Turbo Fire Program :)<br />
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I'm sooo looking forward to this challenge, as ChaLEAN Extreme is one of my all time favorite workout programs!! So let's do this!! and let's do this HOT!! ;) Turbo Fire HOT!!!<br />
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Here's a quick intro video I made for everyone involved in the fitness challenge:<br />
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MalyndaG.I.F.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00019302469085964674noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036737168777913004.post-41934831261169866082010-07-29T21:36:00.000-07:002010-07-29T21:36:09.954-07:00Thyroid Check: No Changes and a huge dilemma!Yesterday I went in for blood work to re-check my thyroid. Today I talked to my Dr. to go over the results... When I first went to my Dr., 3 months ago, my thyroid was at a 4.69. Today it is at a 4.36, it should be between 1.0 and 2.0. For the past 3 months, I was on a thyroid medication (1 Grain). My Dr. now wants to increase the dose to 1.5 Grains and then have my blood work re-tested in 4-6 weeks.<br />
Symptoms: My hair is still coming out by the handfuls, my energy level comes and goes... but most importantly, I can't lose a single pound and have actually gained!!<br />
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I can say that with all the fruit and veggies I have been eating, my energy levels have been improving. I exercise a lot, and am always on the go... so there is improvement there :)<br />
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I want the weight to come off and I want to see the transformation I am looking for to prepare for upcoming goals of competing in a show. So this is the only drag with the whole thyroid thing... the weight part messes with me.<br />
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I want to fix my thyroid issue with the knowledge of sea vegetables and the proven facts behind it... I just don't know where to begin. It will be like an experiment and I feel that I don't have that much time from now till my planned show date to be sitting here "experimenting" with kelp and nori! Lol ;) But it's either experiment with a natural remedy or keep taking prescription drugs... that I will ALWAYS be on for the rest of my life!<br />
My heart is saying "do the nori!" Because I know it works. My only fear is, trying to do this by myself for the next 4-6 weeks then have my blood work done again and find out there is NO difference in my results. THAT will be frustrating. Do I jump on the 1.5 Grain and ride it out for 4-6 weeks, have my blood work done then depending on the results, make a decision to do it by myself then? I don't know! I'm truly stuck on what to do here!<br />
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Anyone who has succeeded with overcoming a hypothyroid issue through sea vegetables, please share your testimony with me!! Any tips and advice I will take with much gratefulness!<br />
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