Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Isagenix Day 7: cleanse day over, 6.8lbs down & feeling GREAT!!!

Now on DAY 7 of the new Isagenix program we started. It feels SOOOO GOOD to finish our first cleanse day! Although, I definitely needed some motivation (shown here, if you're interested) but Paul & I both made it through helping to  motivate each other. It FEELS so good to get over the mental struggle & conquer & we didn't even cheat. NOT ONCE!

I WASN'T expecting these kind of results! Seriously! I'm down 6.8lbs overall BUT even more importantly that that, I feel sooo much better OVERALL, including energy, clarity & focus, no aches & pains & just how I feel about my body in general. It's amazing what your body can do if you give it the right nutrients, time and attention. :) I will say that Paul is feeling better and better too! He's down a little more than me, right at 7lbs. and says he feels like he has more energy and feels better in general too. He's also stopped taking his sleeping pill at night and is able to sleep just fine through the night. We are both so AMAZED at the progression of our health journey & excited to see what else we can accomplish.

So this morning we started back on our shake days with our IsaLean Pro Shakes. I had the chocolate one (which is sooo yummy and tastes like eating chocolate ice cream) so for me it was like treating myself after working hard through the cleanse day. So we'll have two shakes today with snacks, lots of water (I mean LOTS), and then we're going to have a nice dinner together (low-cal of course) but we're both looking forward to it.  

After just a week of trying the Isagenix I am already trying to figure out ways to incorporate this product into my diet long-term. I think we, as a society (myself included) spend so much time on certain useless things while, as one of our friends pointed out, some of us struggle with focusing on the 'right' things in life that our for our betterment overall. I personally think finances (see my Dave Ramsey blog if you're interested on what we are doing with our finances) & health are the two that UNFORTUNATELY take a backseat. So it feels great to feel like we are on a good track for both. Frees up more time to accomplish some of my other goals but that's for another blog ;) 

So a little about the program because I think it's important to share what works and doesn't work. Even though I've never been extremely overweight, weight has always been a struggle for me. I was muscular growing up but was always the heaviest of my sisters and closest friends. And anyone who's dealt with this kind of struggle knows that it weighs heavy on your heart dealing with those emotions day in and day out. So over the last couple of years I've been trying to find a balance, try everything from heavy exercising, eating very minimalistic, learning about good and bad foods, trying the wrong and right techniques. However, I never felt like I FINALLY found the perfect balance or the processes that work completely until Isagenix. 

The Isagenix team has put all of that effort into making the perfect formula and plan for helping keep everyone on track with the amount of nutrients as well as the right kind of nutrients in your diet. 

So here's a little more information from Isagenix about the program we're on, & no, I didn't write this myself ;)

30-Day Cleansing and Fat Burning System with IsaLean® Pro Shake (please see my website if you'd like more information)

 Losing Weight and Building Lean Muscle Never Tasted So Good!

Whether you’re looking for an option to shed stubborn pounds, eliminate visceral fat, improve muscle recovery or increase muscle growth, you have a powerful, effective option to amp up your results.

IsaLean Pro Shake is a supercharged meal replacement packed with nutrients and a mega dose of whey protein to assist with weight-loss and/or muscle-building goals, specifically geared towards athletes and physically active individuals. IsaLean Pro Shake is formulated with 35 grams of high-quality protein, healthy fats and energy-boosting carbohydrates along with a broad performance spectrum of vitamins and minerals.

IsaLean Pro is formulated to help:
  • Boost metabolism and overcome stubborn weight-loss plateaus while eliminating visceral fat
  • Stimulate superior muscle recovery and growth in athletes, those looking to gain muscle and physically active individuals
  • Assist with muscle retention and muscle tone to help you age gracefully
  • Maintain muscle, bone, and supports antioxidant status (glutathione)
Important Videos: One of the things that I've found incredibly informative are a few of the videos on toxicity in our society & how this product will help althetes.

PICTURES TO COME! =)