Weight Loss Journey

Sunday, 3/8/15- Joe and I talked to Pastor Chris at church about his weight loss. It was noticeable. They were doing Isagenix. Mrs. Donna told us at a birthday party that they were doing a weight loss program. Pastor Chris said he lost 25lbs. in a month and his wife loss 10lbs. He told us that he does a shake for breakfast and lunch, snacks provided in between, cleanses, and a 400-600 calorie meal at night, like grilled chicken, sweet potato, and asparagus. He said he carries around a gallon of water and drinks that a day. Joe and I were both interested in learning more so Joe called my cousin, Jesse, to ask him some more questions, who was posting pictures of shakes on facebook. 
Isagenix marketing logo
Tuesday, 3/10/15- Joe signed up for Isagenix under Jesse.

Wednesday, 3/11/15- I signed up for Isagenix under Joe. My package is on the way! I'm excited to get started. I'm pretty determined too. 

Thursday, 3/12/15- Joe received a call from Jesse that he was going to sign up someone under him, which earned Joe $120 already!  

Monday, 3/16/15- Our packages arrived today! We know it is important for us to do this together. Joe still weighs about the same as when we met in September 2007- 300lbs. His weight has shifted around to different places, but the same weight. I have gained 50lbs. since we have been together. I also found out recently that the antidepressant I am taking makes you gain weight too. Great. I sit a lot more than I used to. We'll be measuring our bodies and taking pictures tonight for documentation. I believe once others see results, Isagenix will sell itself. People are always looking for successful weight loss programs. What a better testimony for people to see it first hand from someone they know. Talking to Pastor Chris is what sold us. I have to sign up two people under me and then those two people have to sign up two people. It is important to build a good team because that is when the wealth building comes into play! 
Two boxes weighing 19 pounds each containing our 30-Day systems
Tuesday, 3/17/15- Day 1 of Isagenix. Joe packed his breakfast and lunch products for the day. We both made sure we looked at it carefully so we wouldn't forget anything. It is a lot to keep up with at first, but there is a pattern so it is easy to get the hang of. I was off work today so Joe and I would text to check on the other. I woke up with a headache, but I didn't experience any hunger pains today. Joe said he had some after eating a snack (Isa Snacks). For dinner we had meatloaf, soy beans, and beans. We measured and weighed everything for the correct portions. Our frig and freezer is pretty empty so we did the best we could with what we had. Our kids refused to eat the dinner, which is why they eat unhealthy foods. Do they go without or do we offer them something else? That is a dilemma for us right now. We obviously want them to be eat healthy foods with us. After the kids went to bed, we weighed and measured our bodies, documented the totals, and took photos from three angles. It was so humbling and intimidating. Even before I bed, I still felt good. Didn't crave a snack while watching TV. It was an easy day for me. 29 more to go!
Lunch-Vanilla protein shake
 Wednesday, 3/18/15- Day 2- Woke up feeling really good. No headaches. I guzzled my Isa Supreme powder with 6oz of water. Then I made my shake to take with me as I drove to drop off the kids at school. Chocolate, yummy! Drank water and peed a lot. Tried the strawberry shake for lunch. Chocolate is my fav still. This is how Joe and I rate the shake flavors: Joe- 1 Vanilla, 2 strawberry,
3 chocolate  & Rebekah-1 Chocolate, 2 strawberry, 3 vanilla
Lunches are really easy to pack
Trying to figure out dinner. I'm thinking fish fillets, corn tortillas, avocado, tomatoes, and melon or berries. That is one of the 400-600 calorie dinners. My in-laws come over for dinner on Wednesdays so they can have salsa on their fish tacos. I hear cleanse days are rough, but soooo important. I'm going to need to remind myself that I am getting the junk out and that is what makes weight loss happen.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Mastocytosis (Urticaria Pigmentosa)

Image
Probably around January we noticed 3 brown spots on Lincoln. We thought he was getting moles or something. They popped up around the same time. The brown lesion is above his nipple At his 6-month well check (3/19/12), I asked the pediatrician to look at them. She said that moles don't pop up like that so we should have a dermatologist take a look at them. We scheduled an appointment with Joy Chastain's office (3/23/12), which Joe and I have been to for our skin. There are three ladies that work there and the one we were there to see, went to get another lady to look at them too. They were spouting off a lot of medical terms with their predictions. Ultimately, they recommended a biopsy so we could see what they were. Joe held Lincoln tight, which he didn't like. They injected numbing medicines and then they cut a piece of the one on his back. It was over quickly. I didn't like my babies' smooth skin being cut and scarred. We were told to keep it moist with Vasel
Read more

Adjustment Disorder "Stress Response Syndrome"

Image
My frustration with watching the kids at home 12+ hours a day and being unemployed since June had taken a toll on me. The kids were going to school part and full-time over the summer and up until October 31. For the last month and a half, I had both kids home all day. My temper, patience, and boredom were reaching an all time high. Having a second was like having 10 to us. When people talk about wanting kids or a second, inside I yell, "Don't do it!"   I know it is just a matter of perspective and capability. For Joe and I, we struggle regularly to survive and work cohesively. Everyday is a battle. What to eat, which bathroom to potty in, stool or no stool, lights and fan, door open or closed, what shirt/pants/socks/shoes, what cup to drink out of, brush teeth or not, which paste/brush to use, what snacks/lunch/dinner to eat, which car seat to sit in, water or milk to drink, which movie to watch, bath or not, bubbles or not, which toys to play/share, which route to
Read more

Hypomelanic Macules "Ash leaf spots"

Image
On November 30, I noticed a white spot on Grey's upper left thigh. I know the date because I keep a calendar with all the daily events and I record them for her (and us). Anyways, the spot looked like a birthmark to me. I have a port wine mark on my upper left thigh too. So I wrote on her calendar- birthmark. I took her for her 6-month well check on Monday, December 23. After her exam, I asked about her scalp (cradle cap) and the spot on her leg. Turns out, it isn't a birth mark...Before he replied, he asked, "Is that the only one?" I told him as far as we knew and it popped up a few weeks ago. He said it was there when she was born, but it is just now noticeable because pigment in her skin. Apparently, if there are a few, it is tuberous sclerosis and it is dangerous. He didn't go into detail, but he did say you don't want that. Like any curious and concerned parent, I researched "ash leaf spot" so I could learn more about what my daughter has.
Read more