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Hundreds of people have had great success loosing and maintaining their weight by transitioning their lifestyle with Market America's "Transitions Lifestyle System" and now you can see how I am transforming my life day by day and follow in my footsteps. Don't wait any longer!

Now is the time to make a difference in you life and Transitions Lifestyle Systems from Market America can help you with this goal. Weather you need to lose10 lbs or 150 lbs or you just want to live a healthier lifestyle, join me, Karene, and others for 12 weeks in transforming our eating and exercise lifestyle. You will have the support and resources you need on a daily basis. You will have access to healthy recipes (no more meals in a box unless you are on the go), supplements to maximize your success, educational support from nutritionist and nurse, group support, DVDs and much, much more. For more information, life experiences and the science behind Transitions Lifestyle System, Visit my web Portal, http://www.marketamerica.com/allaboutunow
Sign in as a new customer (for free, you are not obligated to buy anything) so you can lean more about how to become a healthier, happier new you without gaining all your weight back. This is not a crash diet this is leaning a new lifestyle, cleansing your body of bad eating habits so you can enjoy the good foods in life. You do not have to give up you favorite foods for life you will learn how to eat them in moderations




Make 2010 the year to start a new and healthier you!
(you can start this transitions program anytime, pick a date today and stick with it)

On this blog we can share recipes, our exercise routine, our feelings and journal our success. With group support you will not give up, we will be here for each other. What are you waiting for? Lets get started!

If you have any medical conditions, be sure to consult your physician. The web portalhttp://www.marketamerica.com/allaboutunow has all the ingredients and science for transition supplements for you to share with your physician.

Getting Started

Things you should have for the fist week: Journal, List of low, med, and hi glycemic foods. Take beginning pictures front side and back view. I suggest taking the pictures in the swimsuit, or favorite outfit, that you want to fit into at the end of the 12 weeks that way you can really see the results of your hard work. Take measurements of: neck, chest, waist, belly, hips, thigh, calf, and bicep. And of course your weight. Keep all this in your journal. I highly suggest purchasing the Transitions Lifestyle system starter kit for $99.95+sh (available on my web portal,http://www.marketamerica.com/allaboutunow) because it has a daily journal(more than just a journal it includes meal plans, Low glycemic food list, exercise programs, health information, grocery list, much more), CD for support, Fat Conversion Inhibitor, Carbohydrate Absorption inhibitor and DVD Series see web port for more details,http://www.marketamerica.com/allaboutunow) You can purchase these item individually as well.


The first week is a detoxification week. It will be tough and you will need daily support so I am here for you. I need to loose 30lbs. We are all in this together. There are two ways to do the detoxification week. The first way, which I think will be the hardest, but most successful, my sister-in-law and I are going to do, it is as follows:

For first 7 days eat only vegetables, herbal tea, no more than 3 servings of fruit(each day) and 64 oz of water a day. If possible have a glass of warm lemon water before breakfast this will help you gallbladder work more efficiently. The gallbladder is responsible for fat digestion. This detoxification is to cleanse your pallet and prepare your body to desire healthy foods.

2nd way: Purchase the NutriClean 7-Day cleansing and Detoxification System (available on my web portal, http://www.marketamerica.com/allaboutunow) and follow the directions and meal plan.

During this week you want to be relaxed. Take hot baths, treat yourself to a spa day and rest as much as you can. This week is the week you don’t have to do a lot of exercises. You are cleansing the inside and you will be a little tired the first couple of days. So enjoy it because it will be a whole new story next week.


Some things to start thinking about for week 2: Make a menu using the Low and Med glycemic foods. Plan an exercise routine. I suggest everyone post their exercise routine to help one another with ideas to keep exercise fun not mundane. Here are some things I am going to start with. 30 min of pilates routine daily. It will strengthen and tone your muscles. It is easy on the body. (I have a lot of back pain and pilates is the only exercise that relieves my pain and allows me to walk and climb stairs)You can do it anywhere anytime. I will also try to walk 2 miles at least 3 times a week. If I can’t walk because of weather then when I am talking on the phone I will walk around the house several times, (you would be amazed how far you walk if you walk while on the phone). One of my favorite thing to do is to pick 8 fun songs (no more than 3.5 minutes long) and take light weights(you can work your way to heavier, if you have never done this you might want to start with just 1lb to see how you do) for each song I will do a body muscle. (you can look up routines on line for proper techniques. For example; I will do different bicep curls for the length of one song then stretch and go onto the next muscle) My routine usually starts off with a warm up song where I will do a couple of reps of each muscle part and repeat for the length of the song. I like to start with bicep curls, than squats/lunges, shoulders, back, chest, triceps and final abs. You get an aerobic work out and you make it fun because it is music you like. Gotta love the ipod.

Be sure to lean the proper techniques when lifting so you don’t injure yourself. The Internet has many great videos that will show you the proper techniques in lifting weights. Also check with your doctor when trying a new exercise program.

Well this should get us started! If you have any questions, Just ask and I will do my best to answer them.

For more information and videos on Transitions lifestyle System be sure to visithttp://www.marketamerica.com/allaboutunow at the top of web portal click on MA TV and type in “transitions” for videos and life experiences.

I hope many of you will join my sister-in-law and I in transforming our lifestyle and body to a healthier, more energetic person.

Monday, April 19, 2010

WEEK 7 WTIH TRANSITIONS LIFESTYLE SYSTEMS

Market America Supplements being used:

***Choc Delight Transition nutrition shake mix
***Chocolate Crisp  nutrition bar
***FCI=Fat Conversion Inhibitor weight management supplement
***CAI=Carbohydrate Absorption Inhibitor weight management supplement
***OPC3=Oligomeric proanthocyanidins Isotonix
***Digestive Enzymes Isotonix
***UAJ=Ultimate Aloe juice




TO ORDER AND FOR DETAILED INGREDIENTS AND DESCRIPTIONS, VISIT MY WEB PORTAL AND SIGN UP AS A NEW CUSTOMER(Do not need to purchase any products when you sign up as a new customer it is so you can  and access all the  information on all products): http://marketamerica.com/allaboutunow
***ALL MY SALADS ARE WITH MY BALSAMIC VINEGAR AND OIL SALAD DRESSING UNLESS OTHER WISE STATED.

***I take only dose of supplements unless otherwise stated. (bottle recommends 2 doses of CAI &FCI before each meal)

***It does not matter how many miles you walk or ride what matters is that you do 40 mins. of high impact exercise to get your heart rate up.  This should be done at least 3 times a week.
WEEK 7

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: Hard work does pay off. It is not about how many times you fall, what counts is that you get back up and move forward!

DAY 42

I was regretting today because of my overindulgence this week end, however knowing what was going to happen in advance paid off. I exercised more than usual and I didn't gain a bunch of weight and my measurements weren't bad either. I still need to work hard this week if I want to see some positive results. I am back up and ready to work hard and eat right.

This week                                           Last Week                    First day
WEIGHT 144 LBS                                146 lbs                         160 lbs

Neck:         13.25:                                  13.25"                      14"
Upper chest 36.25" Mid chest 37.75"         36"  37.5"                 37"   39.5"
Waist:         31"                                      31"                          34.5"
Belly           35"                                      34.75"                      38.5"
Hips:           38.25"                                 38.25"                      40.5"
Thigh:         22"                                      22"                          25"
Calf:          14.5"                                    14.5"                       15.5"
Biceps:       11"  Flex  12"                       11"  12"                    12.5"  13"

  total inches:    251"                             250.25"                     270"

Total inches loss:  19"
total weight loss: 15 lbs


Market America Supplements being used:

***Choc Delight Transition nutrition shake mix
***Chocolate Crisp  nutrition bar
***Mocha tonix(energy drink)
***FCI=Fat Conversion Inhibitor weight management supplement
***CAI=Carbohydrate Absorption Inhibitor weight management supplement
***OPC3=Oligomeric proanthocyanidins Isotonix
***Digestive Enzymes Isotonix
***UAJ=Ultimate Aloe Juice



















TO ORDER AND FOR DETAILED INGREDIENTS AND DESCRIPTIONS, VISIT MY WEB PORTAL AND SIGN UP AS A NEW CUSTOMER(Do not need to purchase any products when you sign up as a new customer it is so you can  and access all the  information on all products): http://marketamerica.com/allaboutunow
***ALL MY SALADS ARE WITH MY BALSAMIC VINEGAR AND OIL SALAD DRESSING UNLESS OTHER WISE STATED.
***I take only dose of supplements unless otherwise stated. (bottle recommends 2 doses of CAI &FCI before each meal)




Got up late because I had a miserable night. Stomach ached so I took some stool softeners then around 3:00 am got news a dear friend was on her way to the hospital with congested heart failure so I was up praying and worrying for her and her family, then son was up at 6:30 to go to school. I finally fell asleep and woke up at 9:00 am.


9:30 Breakfast: OPC3, Digestive enzyme, CAI, FCI oatmeal with 8 walnuts, 1t brown sugar, 1T ground flaxseed, 8oz mocha tonix
9:45 a much needed BM!!(it had been 2.5 days)TMI I know
12:00 snack   1 med size carrot
3:00 Lunch    1.5 C of left over spicy pork and pasta toss(see recipe page it is very good)
6:30 Dinner:   1.5 C of left over spicy pork and pasta toss(see recipe page it is very good)




Liquid intake: 80 oz water, 8 0z mocha tonix
exercise:  30 min body toning, 10 min ab aerobics, 1hr bike ride, 5 min cool down stretches, 1 hr walk while talking on phone(this always includes my going up and down stairs several times)


will fill in the rest later off to my stone massage!

DAY 43

I am not very motivated today. Think I am having sugar and carb withdraws.

8:30 Before breakfast:  OPC3, digestive enzymes, CAI, FCI
8:45  Breakfast: omelet, with scallions, gn pepper, ham and papperjack cheese, lipton chai tea
11:00 snack:  1 carrot  and Quaker rice cake,
1:00  Lunch:  3 carrot sticks and 3 gn pepper stick, 1 quaker rice cake, chai tea
4:00-5:00 snack: really craving something sweet, 6 chip ahoy cookies(couldn't stop at 2 don't know why)
6:30  Dinner: Blackened grilled chicken Salad at "Our Place". It was so big and so good. I brought 1/2 home for lunch tomorrow.(suggested ingredients for this salad is listed on the recipe page)

Liquid intake: 18 oz chai tea, 76 oz water
exercise: 30 pilates, 1.5 hrs walk while talking on phone


DAY 44

8:00 before breakfast:  OPC3, CAI, FCI
8:30 breakfast;  1C fiber one squares cereal, 1/2 C milk, 8 oz French vanilla lipton tea
10:00 snack: orange
11:30 lunch: leftover salad from "Our Place"
3:00 snack: 1/4 C honey roasted nuts, apple
4:00 snack: 3 oz of Terra Vegetable chips(Cal450g, Fat 27g(0g trans,3g sat), carbs 48g,fiber 9g, sugar 9g, protein 3g)I couldn't stop eating them they were so good.
5:00  Snack: 1 maple leaf cookie, 3 robin eggs,3 grapes(too many cal, fat and carbs to count)
6:00 dinner: vegetable salad XII (see recipe page), 1 triscuit(needed it as my salad pusher)

Liquid intake: 8oz tea, 1/2 C milk, 80 oz water
Exercise: 40 min body toning,6 min cool down, 1hr bike ride, 5 min cool down stretches, 1hr walk while talking on phone(this always includes my going up and down stairs several times),15 min pilates(back was a little sore so I did these before going to bed)

Over all a good day. I just wish I had a little more self control when eating snacks. I need my transition bars. When will they arrive?

DAY 45

8:00 before breakfast:OPC3, CAI, FCI
8:30  Breakfast: omelet pepper jack cheese with 1t of scallions, 1t orange peppers
11:00 snack: 1 C green grapes
12:30 Lunch: 1 C salad XII(without cashews and craisins, because I forgot them)
2:00  snack: rest of lunch salad about 1C
4-5   snack: 3 oz of Terra Vegetable chips
6:00 dinner: salad XIII(see recipe page), 1/4 C cashews, 1 baked organic chicken leg
9:30  Snack 1/4 C cashew
**1/4 C cashews= 160g calories, 13g fat (2.5g sat, 0g trans),8g carbs, 1g fiber, 1g sugar, 5g protein

liquid intake:70 oz water, 8 0z mocha tonix
exercise: 1 hr walk while talking

DAY 46

8:00   before breakfast:OPC3, CAI, FCI
8:15   Breakfast:  1C old fashion oatmeal with 1T honey,8 walnuts, 2t flaxseed,    1/2 sliced banana, 8 0z mocha tonix
12:00  lunch: Salad XIII, 8 grapes, 2 maple leaf cookies(1cookie=100g cal, 4g fat(1g sat, 1.5g trans), 15g carbs, 8g sugar, 1g protein)
3:30    snack: 1/4C cashews, 8 grapes
7:00    Dinner: gyros from street fair(1 fried pita bread, 2 slices of pressed lamb, 1T of sauteed onions & peppers, 1T cucumber sauce)

liquid intake: 80 oz water, 8 oz of mocha tonix
Exercise: lots of walking 6hrs(2hrs brisk with shaper shoes, 4hrs casual walking), 40 mins body toning, 8 mins cool-down stretches

DAY 47

Slept in today so all meals are delayed.

10:00 before breakfast:OPC3, CAI, FCI
10:30 breakfast:  omelet with 1 slice of chopped ham, 1t sliced scallion,2t chopped orange pepper, 1 slice of pepper-jack cheese. 10 oz cup of coffee with 2T of 1/2 & 1/2
2:30  Lunch: salad XIII with colby-jack cheese, 1 maple leaf cookie
4:00  Snack:  1/2 banana
6:30  Dinner: 1/4 C rice,1 organic chicken thigh, salad XIV(rice was baked with cream of mushroom soup and chicken leg quarters see recipe page for Cream Chicken and Rice Casserole)

Liquid intake: 52 oz water, 16 oz of coffee
Exercise: wasn't feeling too good today so only about 15 mins of going up and down steps and 30 mins of yard work.
** 3:00 pm  I have not had a BM in 3 days and I was feeling awful so I took a gentle laxative to see if it would help/

DAY 48

** did not sleep well, went to bed at midnight and was up with sever stomach cramps(probably from the laxative)from 2 am till 4:00 am. Still don't feel too good probably shouldn't have eaten pizza, oh well.

8:00   before breakfast: CAI, FCI
8:15   Breakfast:  Scotch eggs(2 scramble eggs with 2T of 1/2 & 1/2 and 2T shredded cheese- I used pepper-jack), 10 oz coffee with 1T of 1/2 & 1/2.
12:00  lunch: 2 slices of Pizza hut pizza with ham, gn peppers and onions)I picked the smallest pieces)
3:30    snack: 1 slice meat lovers Pizza hut pizza
7:00    Dinner: small bowl of homemade chile(see recipe page)8 wheatable nut crisps, 1C grapes

liquid intake: 64 oz water, 10 oz of coffee
Exercise: Just spent 4 hrs working in garden today


***It does not matter how many miles you walk or ride what matters is that you do 40 mins. of high impact exercise to get your heart rate up.  This should be done at least 3 times a week.



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