7 Year Anniversary! Woo Hoo!

Wow.  It's been 7 years since my skinny journey began.  I almost can't believe it and yet it feels like a lifetime ago.  I remember how I felt 7 years ago very clearly.  I was 45 years old and I felt tired, old and like my best days were behind me.  Finding the Isa Cleansing Program changed my life and made it so much better.  It felt like I was shedding a weight that was holding me down and keeping me from doing the things that I wanted to do.  Yes, I lost weight, but that is the smallest part of the story.  The BIG part is that cleansing brought me back to life in mind, body and spirit.  Even if I were back to the same weight that I was 7 years ago, I would still be a different person because of this program.  I think differently.  I feel differently.  I'm in my 50's now and I have more energy and vitality than I had 7 years ago.....I'm more myself than ever.  If you haven't read my skinny story click here:  www.myskinnystory.com 

Here is where I am 7 years later.  I'm not afraid to live my life and do all the things that I want to do. Before Isa, I was reluctant to make friends and get out and do things.  I kept finding more and more interests that were just me by myself.  I think part of that was my age, hitting mid life is hard in so many ways.  But, all of that was over in an instant.  I remember my 3rd day on the program and how I could feel that my thought process in my head had changed.  That constant worry, stress and frustration were gone.  I could think clearly.  It was powerful.  I remember thinking "I always want to feel this way".

I joined a local women's network and today I am the President.  Before, I wouldn't have even considered stepping out to do that!  www.acwnonline.org.  

I took a music class and ended up in a band!  That was a stretch for me and I am loving it!  www.crystalimagemusic.com 

And, best of all, my passion for this program turned in to a business for me with an income that is a true blessing in my life.  

And the weight loss?  Well, that has been an awesome feeling.  I still love food and love to eat.  But, when things get out of control, I have a healthy dependable tool that works every time and it's FOOD!  Not just any food....good food....pure food....yummy food....easy to prepare food....inexpensive food...food that I crave every day!  For the past 7 years, I have started my day with a nutritional shake.  My favorite is chocolate.  Sometimes I add some peanut butter and banana.  It's delicious and makes me feel sooooo ready to take on my day.  And, my business is like having my own health food store (online), with my groceries being delivered right to my door.  And, when you live as rural as I do, that is GREAT!   Shakes, soups, bars, cookies, healthy chocolate, greens, fruits and so much more.  

I still buy food at the grocery store (not as much...so I save a ton of money on that!), and I still like to eat out. But, what I don't have to do is worry about is my weight.  I don't get sick (hardly at all in the past 7 years) and when I do catch something it's not nearly as severe as others seem to experience.  

I love feeling healthy.  I love feeling happy.  I love that I am wearing the same size clothing that I was wearing 7 years ago after my skinny journey.   Life is good.  And, I am grateful.  Here's to another 7 years.  

Want to learn more?  Watch the video on the right of my blog: "Are You Toxic?" and email me right away: isastephanie@yahoo.com.  I love sharing this awesome program with others.  Coaching people to their best healthy life is very rewarding!  I'm really looking forward to hearing from you.

Results are in!

Good Morning!  And, yep, it IS a good morning.  I completed my two days of cleansing and I feel fabulous.  Just in case you did not watch the video (it's not too late...just scroll down), here is what a cleanse day is like.  Instead of eating my regular meals, I replaced them with the cleanse drink.  It's not the same as "fasting" at all.  It's more of a meal replacement and all the meals are liquid.  I also drank 75 ounces of water though out the day.  Additionally, I took a natural accelerator capsule, not a stimulant but it does boost your natural metabolism, I ate yummy snacks (these are small chocolate tasting wafers that are like 'mini meals') and I had some "skinny chocolates" that actually also make you happy!  

Okay.  So, it's not really easy.  Not for me anyway.  I had to be mentally strong because I always want to eat.  Somehow, when you make the commitment to give your body a rest and knowing how great you are going to feel afterward, well that does make it easier.  I feel energetic, happy and I slept like a baby last night.  And....I lost 6 pounds on my scale.  I woke up SKINNY!

Okay...that's not me.  I found her on Google (along with some really interesting other pictures...lol).  But, that's about how I felt.  Yippee!  

It's like a rubber band that snaps back in to place.  I'm right back where I should be.  My clothes will all feel great and I don't have to worry about finding clothes in a bigger size.  Before Isa, I used to have 4 sizes in my closet all the time.  They just kept getting bigger.  And, the small sizes were taunting me daily.  Which clothes I could fit in to would alter my mood for the day.  But, now.....

I have a way to undo all those crazy choices that I continue to make.  It's on days like this that I am instantly transported back in time to those moments when I felt like I wasn't ever going to be skinny again.  I felt tired old and fat.  And, now, years later, I feel like anything is possible.   It's going to be a great day!!

I fell off the wagon......

It's almost 7 years since I first started Cleansing with the Isa program.  And, during those years, I have fallen off the "wagon" so many times I can't even count.  What I mean by that is those old bad eating habits start creeping back in to my day to day life.  It starts with just a "treat" and that's okay.  Then another "treat" and before I know it "treat" is really just part of my normal day and not at all special.  It's a slippery slope for me and one I have fought with most of my life.  In the past before Isa....I would try to reign it in and eat healthy and get some exercise.  As I got older, this worked less and less and slower and slower.  Then I would feel bad and get down on myself.  And guess what?  I would eat.  And eat.  And, somehow this comforted me.  Imagine that.  Being comforted by the one thing that was causing the discomfort in the first place. 

I lost weight in my 30's and was at the top of my game so to speak.  When the weight started to creep back in I can remember actually thinking that the dryer had shrunk my jeans.  I really truly believed that!  I often wish I could time travel back to that day and tell myself the truth.  Not sure I would have listened though. 

It's all different now.  Whenever the dryer "shrinks my clothes", he he, I know what it really means.  And, I have a solution that ALWAYS works! 

I can't remember when this last slide started, but I have allowed myself to get in to some pretty bad eating habits.  I can feel it.  I can't believe that I used to "feel" this way all the time before cleansing.   Before I discovered how truly GOOD I could feel, I just didn't know what it would be like.  And right now I can't remember the last time I felt REALLY GOOD...that "CLEANSED" good.  There is nothing like it. 

Yes, my clothes are a little tight.  It's not showing on my scale yet, but I won't let that lull me in to complacency.  I know the signs.  Signs like: my food doesn't taste as good, I'm not feeling that HAPPY 'take on the world' feeling, my sleep is not as good, my energy is not up...these are all signs that tell me that I need to cleanse my body.  Our world is filled with toxicity, it's everywhere....click on the video to the right and see what I mean!  So, cleansing just once won't solve the problem.  It's an ongoing thing. 

Today I will complete a cleanse day.  And, tomorrow I will do the same.  Sometimes I really dread a cleanse day...not because it's hard or because it's uncomfortable...mostly because I LOVE to eat.  And, on a cleanse day, all food is liquid.  The cleanse drink is yummy and I love it.  I drink it straight and mmmmm mmmm good!  I also eat CHOCOLATE on a cleanse day.  So, that's not too bad either...right?  Today, I am actually looking forward to it.  I will feel a sense of accomplishment.  And, I am soooo looking forward to all the great benefits of cleansing....increased energy, better sleep, better moods, more enjoyment of food and of course weight loss! 

Below is a video that tells the whole story.  Is it time for YOU to cleanse??  I would be delighted to coach you and encourage you on your cleansing journey.  Don't wait one second...contact me today!

 

brrr...time for a cup of skinny soup

It's chilly outside...actually it's chilly inside too!  I wanted to take a break (read about it on my other blog luluscottage)  I knew I wanted something...but what?   A shake?  A sandwich?  Mmmmm, a cup of soup.  And not just any soup!  Skinny soup.  Why is it skinny?  Well, first off it's an entire meal with only 240 calories.  It's full of nutrition, so it's GOOD for you.  It has 'cleansing properties'...to aid in cleansing your body of impurities.  And, the best part of all...it's YUMMY!  It comes in a powder form, just add hot water and stir.  So easy.  Today I had tomato.  I also like to mix tomato and chicken together.  Read more about it here:  skinny soup

My Skinny Shake

Mmmmm....this is delicious.  I have been drinking these shakes for breakfast everyday for almost 7 years.  Why?  Because they are yummy.  Because they fill me up.  Because they are sooo easy to make.  Because they make me FEEL so good. And, because they keep me skinny.  I use lots of ice, a blender and water to add to this terrific cleansing shake, filled with wonderful nutrition.  It's an entire meal!  Want to know more?

Are YOU ready to get SKINNY?  Healthy?  Have more Healthy Energy?  Have better Sleep?  Cleanse your body of unwanted toxins?

The 'skinny' on water...

I haven't been getting enough water lately. I can tell because I start getting hungry all the time!! Then I want to eat all the time. That's not good. When I start getting hungry a lot, I ask myself if I have had enough water. A glass of water will do wonders to keep you from too much snacking. 

So, I got out my jug and filled it up. My goal is to drink the entire amount by the end of the day. How much water should you drink. The old 8 - 10 glasses is good. Let's see...8 glasses...8oz each is 64...and my water jug is 75 ounces. So that's perfect. I always eat healthier when I am drinking more water.

Do sodas, tea and juices count? Well, I don't count them. I think of those things as "treats" and not as basics. There are lots of hidden calories in some of those drinks, so be careful. Did you know that a glass of orange juice has over 100 calories?? Wow. Not worth it, if you ask me! And, soda? Soda is NOT good! Loaded with sugar and I have read that carbonation is not healthy. Stay away from soda!! The only tea that I personally think is healthy is herbal tea.

Filtered water? Purified water? Spring water? Bottled water? Water from the tap? Which is best? Is water just water? I am obsessed with water. I have a filter and I think it really tastes better. My water is from a well and if you leave a glass out all night, it will look yucky the next day. So, I filter.

Water is a natural cleanser for your body. And, that's good.

I found something interesting to add to my water:

http://stephaniefarrell.isagenix.com/us/en/isawater.dhtml

Gotta go....drink a glass of water!

I'm ready to erase wrinkles...are you?

I am so excited to try the new product that our company has just introduced.  It's only been out for a couple of weeks and the before and after photos are incredible!  Here is just one:

I can't wait to see what it can do for me!  This lady (her name is Stephanie also!) is so brave.  I have already taken a before picture and I'm waiting for my Rejuvity to arrive.  Read more about it here:

http://stephaniefarrell.isagenix.com/us/en/ageless_renewal_serum.dhtml
and more pictures here:

http://www.facebook.com/nofacelift

I hope to be able to show my own pictures in just a couple of weeks!

Welcome!

Wow.  If only I had been blogging about "my skinny story" for these past 6 1/2 years!  I have had so many amazing experiences.  It's been an incredible journey.  I imagine that you have read 'my skinny story' and that is how you got here.  If you haven't read it...you can see it here:  http://www.myskinnystory.com  

And, yes, the journey does continue!  I can't imagine how I could squeeze over 6 years into a nutshell, so I won't even try.  I will just start with RIGHT NOW.  It's been a long time since I found the Isa products and began to follow a nutritional cleansing program.  And, the results keep right on coming.  I have more energy right now than I had back then.  People are always surprised then they hear my age (51).  I never used to hear that.  My husband and I believe that these products are the reason that we both feel so vibrant and healthy!  

I started off my day today the same as I always do, an ounce of Cleanse drink and a Shake.  I also added some Isafruits and Isagreens to my shake.  Mmmmm yummy.  I have a busy day today and I know that getting this boost of nutrition first thing in the morning will not only get me through the day, but it will make me feel happy and energetic in a way that no other breakfast can do!  

I'm still amazed that I wear the same size right now that I wore six years ago after losing 35 pounds and 3 dress sizes.  That makes life so much easier.  Back then I used to have to try on several different sizes all the time to see what was going to fit.  

If you have any desire to see how good YOU can feel with all this SUPER nutrition from SUPER FOOD, contact me right away and let YOUR journey begin!