70 lbs down

I've been a bit late in posting this. On January 22 at the end of my 16 week challenge I had lost 70 lbs. I haven't weighed myself since then. I feel healthier and I have way more energy. Before  I started taking Isagenix I weighed 433 at the time I decided I needed to turn this out of control freight train around. I had plantar fascitis, a desk job, and worked 7 days a week most weeks. I exercised no self control always eating on the run. With Isagenix I've learned to discipline myself better and the nutrients I put in my body from the shakes are helping crank up my metabolism and give me the energy I didn't think was still possible. My plantar fascitis has mostly gone away and my joints aren't hurting as much. I am going to start doing more walking and aerobic exercise soon which will only help speed up the process. I still have another 100 or so lbs until I am in a healthier weight range... then it is time to start toning up... it's nice fitting in to smaller clothes again! I'll check in again soon! Thanks for all the encouragement!

The Incredible Shrinking MOM

Yep.  You read that title right.  I am the mom,  I am incredible, and just like my husband,  I am excited and surprised to be reporting my own success in the shrinking arena!

I am really not focused on weight loss right now.  Yes, I did just have a baby 5 months ago and no I still can't fit into those pre-pregnancy skinny jeans. But usually my incredibly chunky monkey nurslings suck the weight right off of me so it just hasn't been a concern for me.  My focus has been on nourishing my body with quality nutrients to boost my energy and health instead of stuffing my face with junk out of pure desperation for a pick me up.

Though I am not cleansing like the Incredible Shrinking Man, I have joined him in adding to my diet two super food shakes a day, eating healthy snacks, no processed foods, cutting back on sugars, and a healthy whole foods meal for dinner.  In the 30 days of implementing these changes I have lost 13 pounds.  That is more in one month than what I have lost in the 4 months following baby boy's birth combined!

If I keep up that pace I should be in those skinny jeans next month!  My ultimate goal in life.  Can I get an amen?

The 30 Day Results Are In

The Incredible Shrinking Man has finished his first 30 day cleansing and fat burning system and his results live up to his newly dubbed name.  He has lost 35 pounds and 25 1/4 inches in 30 days.  Truly Incredible!   And now let us hear from the man himself:

B:  So, how do you feel?

W:  I feel great.  I have tons of energy.  Horrible pain I have had in my feet for the past year is gone already. 

B:  What do you think about your 30 day results? 

W: I am pleasantly surprised and excited! 

B:  What has been the most challenging part of your new diet change so far?

W: The toughest parts are the cleanse days.

B:  What has come surprisingly easy? 

W: It's been really easy to maintain discipline and not compromise.

B:  Using three words, describe a cleanse day?

W: Easier than hoped.

B:  What is your next goal?

W: Taking it one week at a time and keep on making daily progress, 1 LB at a time.

B:  How about them Sea Hawks?

W:  I want to see them run the ball and start to play to their strengths.  

And there you have it!

Getting Started

So here is the dealio.  About one month ago some close friends introduced us to some health products that they said gave them more energy and improved their health.  The products are designed to cleanse out all the toxins the body has absorbed from our food, water, and environment.  Most importantly, they also replenish us with the nutrients we need but don't always get in our American diet.  A fantastic side effect of all this is weight loss because the body uses fat to protect our organs from toxins.  When the toxins are removed, the body doesn't need the fat anymore and releases that too!  Sounds good, right? And since we love our friends and do whatever they do we decided to give it a try.  Nah, we do love them but this really sounded like a great fit for us so we went for it!

We ordered our products and started adding them to our diet almost one month ago.  Willie is cleansing twice a month and replacing breakfast and lunch with a nutrient rich meal replacement shake.  I am making dinner for us and sticking to whole food dishes that are high protein, high fiber, and low in fat and around 600 calories.  This is a lifestyle change more than a diet so we are not super strict about counting calories.  

Since I am breastfeeding the youngest munchkin, I am not cleansing but I am using the meal replacement shakes to boost my nutrient intake.  I am chasing around three little boys all day and for some reason I struggle to find the time to feed myself.  Crazy, right?  These shakes are such a life saver.  They are quick to make, leave me full for hours, and give me so much energy.  They really taste good too.

Willie is almost at the end of his 30 day trial using these products and I cannot wait to reveal in a few days his results so far!  We are truly off to a great start toward a life full of good health.

The Incredible Shrinking Man is Shrinking Away!

Hey everyone!  I am so excited to be starting this blog.  My amazing husband, Willie, is shrinking away and we want to document his incredible success.  We would also love all the support and encouragement we can get so we are hoping you will all join us on this journey. Willie is aiming for a weight loss goal of 160 pounds.  Yes that's right.  The weight of an entire person!  So what is in his weight loss arsenal?  Don't you worry your sweet little head.  It's not just water and rice cakes for the next ten years, people.  It is an incredibly healthful combination of clean whole foods, exercise, dietary supplements, and nutritional cleansing.

This is no diet.  It is a lifestyle change that our whole family is embracing.  It is my hope to be sharing with you all the whole food recipes we come up with, updates on Willie's success, and more sweet tidbits of healthy transformation from our family.  Come and join us.  You know you want to witness the valiant feats of the Incredible Shrinking Man!