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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, May 10, 2010

WEEK 10 TRANSITIONS LIFESTYLE SYSTEM

WEEK 10
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: I am reaping the benefits of all my hard work! I fit into size 8 and 9 now!(I was wearing size 12 and 13 and a lot of sweats)

New measurements:
WEEK 10            WEEK 8          DAY 1
Weight  140 lbs               144 LBS               Weight 160 lbs
neck   13.25"                  13.25"                 Neck 14"
chest    35.75"; 36.5      35.75"; 37          Upper Chest  37"  med 39.5"
waist   30.5"                    31"                     waist 34.5"
belly  33"                       33.75"                 Belly 38.5"
hips   38"                       38"                       hips 40.5"
thigh  22"                      22.25"                   r. thigh 25"
calf    14.25"                 13.75"                   r calf 15.5"
biceps  11"; 12.25"        11"; 12."            r. biceps 12.5 (F. 13")

total inches:   246.5"              247.75"                             270"
total loss: 23.5"

***If you are really paying attention to the measurements you will noticed a lot of increases and decreases in the same area. Remember I am continually loosing fat but I am also gaining muscle. For instance, I am gaining muscle in my upper abs(from all the ab exercises I have been doing) so I grew in inches but I am still loosing fat in my belly where I continually keep decreases(because I have more fat in my belly area). It looks like my new shaper shoes are working, my hips, thighs, and calfs have all decrease in inches and are more defined.
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
***OPC3 BB=Oligomeric proanthocyanidins Isotonix Beauty Blend(for healthier skin)
***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 1 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.

DAY 70
8:00  Before breakfast: OPC3, OPC3-BB,FCI
8:20  Breakfast: 3/4 C old fashion oatmeal with walnuts 1T b. sugar, 1t cinnamon
10:00 snack:7 grapes 1/8 cup roasted peanuts
11:00 snack: pieces of hershey's miniture candy bars
1:30  Lunch: 1 C Stoneyfeld vanilla yogurt with 1t cinnamon, 8 walnuts
3:30 Snack: 1/2 C mixed nuts and 5 grapes, 5 pieces of dried mango fruit
6:30 Dinner:sweet chicken sausage with fried onions and peppers(I used health craft pans so no oil was added in the frying) with 1/4 C white rice.

Liquid Intake: 70 oz water, 80z leftover coffee with 2t chocolate powdered creamer, 24 oz herbal tea.
Exercise:  1hr bike ride(13 miles w/strong head wind)30 mins walk while talking



DAY 71
8:00  Before breakfast: OPC3, OPC3-BB,FCI
8:20  Breakfast: 3/4 C yogurt with walnuts and cinnamon, 8 oz cup of herbal tea
11:00 snack:1/2 Transition bar
12:00 snack: 10 pieces of dried mango
1:30  Lunch: 3/4 C left over chicken walnut stir fry with 1/4 C rice
3:30 Snack: 1/2 C mixed nuts and 5 grapes, 3 hershey miniature candies
6:30 Dinner:2 med sized pancakes with 3/4 C wild blueberries 1/8 C real whipped cream, 10 of coffee with 2T whole milk

Liquid Intake: 40 oz water, 10oz  coffee, 8 oz herbal tea.
Exercise:  20 mins of pilates and 30 mins walk while talking



DAY 72
8:00  breakfast: FCI, 1 C old fashion oatmeal with 1/4 c blueberries,10 walnuts, 1t cinnamon, 2t b. sugar, 8oz herbal tea
11:30 snack:1C yogurt with 1/4 C walnuts, 1 t cinnamon, 5 grapes
1:00 snack: having a craving so I ate 4 cookies. not satisfied
3:30 Snack:  4 hershey miniature candies
6:30 Dinner: Nachos 

Liquid Intake: 64oz water, 8 oz herbal tea.
Exercise:  40 mins body toning with weights 5 aerobic ab, 5 min cool down







DAY 73
8:00  breakfast: FCI, 1 C yogurt with walnuts and cinnamon. 8oz herbal tea
11:00 snack: Apple
12:30 snack: scrambled eggs with pepper-jack cheese and salsa
3:30 Snack:  1/2 C cashews
4:30 Snack: 2 hershey miniature candies
5:30 Dinner: Salad 
6:00 Dessert: Strawberry short cake(angelfood cake)
**see recipe page

Liquid intake: 8 oz herbal tea, 80 oz water
Exercise: 20 pilates, 10 min warm up, 60 min bike ride(15 miles)40 min walk while talking.










DAY 74
8:00  Before breakfast:  OPC3-BB,FCI
8:20  Breakfast: 3/4 C yogurt with walnuts and 2 chopped fresh strawberries, 8 oz cup of herbal tea
11:00 snack:1/2 C mixed nuts
1:30  Lunch: 1 C salad XVI I added 2 olives(sliced them in 4) 2 scoops of sherbet
3:30 Snack: 1 bag of Terra sweet potato chips(I just have to stop buying them because I can't stop eating them once I start)
6:30 Dinner:couple of slices of garlic roasted chicken breast and salad XVI
Liquid Intake: 80 oz water, 8 oz herbal tea.
Exercise:  15 mins of pilates, 15 body toning(biceps, back and abs) and 45 mins bike ride(12 miles), 20 mins walk while talking, 2 hrs weeding and planting garden.

Got a new scale today one that tells body fat, hydration, and bone density.
Today I weighed 141 lbs on new scale, Body fat of 39.2% I can't imagine what it was 10 weeks ago.


DAY 75
8:00  Before breakfast:  OPC3-BB
8:20  Breakfast: 3/4 C yogurt with walnuts  2 chopped fresh strawberries, 8 oz cup of herbal tea
11:00 snack:1/2 avocado,10oz  coffee
12:00 Lunch: napa salad w/chicken,12 oz cranberry juice
3:30 Snack: 1/2 Transition bar,small strawberry short cake w/1T heavy whipping cream(store bought angel food cake w/fresh strawberries) 
6:30 Dinner: scallops w/veg, (see recipe page)1 steamed crab with 12 oz corona beer  

Liquid Intake: 80 oz water, 10oz  coffee, 8 oz herbal tea. 12 oz cranberry juice
Exercise:  2 mile walk 



DAY 76
8:00  Before breakfast:  OPC3-BB,FCI
8:20  Breakfast: 3/4 C yogurt with walnuts  2 chopped fresh strawberries, 10 oz cup of coffee
11:00 snack:1/2 mixed nuts, apple
12:00 Lunch: salad XVIII, 1/2 pork, taco meat
3:30 Snack: 1/2 Transition bar, 1/4 C mixed nuts
6:30 Dinner: salad XVIII (see recipe page)1 steamed crab, small strawberry short cake w/1T heavy whipping cream(store bought angel food cake w/fresh strawberries) 

Liquid Intake: 80 oz water, 10oz  coffee, 8 
Exercise:  1 mile walk , 20 pilate, 15 min walk while talking


**not sure accurate the new scale is. I got on it before I showered and it was 139lbs and 36%body fat. 20 min later 140 lbs and 34% body fat, 2 hrs later 139lbs, 33% body fat. what gives. this scale is driving me insane.




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