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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 24, 2010

WEEK 12 TRANSITIONS LIFESTYLE SYSTEM

 WEEK 12


THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: May God give me the strength to keep enduring this lifestyle so I can continue living a healthy life and feel good about myself!


NEW MEASUREMENTS:
Day 84         Day 77       Day 1











Weight  139 lbs        140 lbs               160 lbs
neck   13"                  13.25"                  Neck 14"
chest    35"; 36.5"    35.75"; 37       Upper Chest  37"  med 39.5"
waist   30.5"                  30.5"                waist 34.5"
belly    33.5"                  33.5"                Belly 38.5"
hips   37.5"                    37.5"                hips 40.5"
thigh  22.25"                  22"                   r. thigh 25"
calf    14.25"                 14.25"               r calf 15.5"
biceps  10.75"; 12.25"     10.75"; 12.25"         r. biceps 12.5 (F. 13")

total inches:   245"                 246"                           270"
total loss: 25" and 21 lbs
**according to my new scale my body fat is 31% at 5pm
I will post pictures at the end of this week for the final 12 week results.

DAY 84
8:00  Breakfast: 1C dannon vanilla low fat yogurt with 2 lg  fresh strawberries and 1/8C chopped walnuts, 12 oz coffee with 2T whole milk, OPC3-BB,FCI,CAI
1:00 Lunch: my favorite, choc cherry transition shake it was so good on this warm sunny day.
3:00 snack:  1/2 C mixed nuts, 6 terra chips
6:30 Dinner: left over pot roast, rosemary potatoes and salad

Liquid intake: 80 oz water, 12 oz coffee
Exercise: 30 body toning with weights(28lbs legs, back, chest+20 pushups)(20 lbs biceps)(10 lbs triceps)(8lbs shoulders) 5 min aerobic ab work out, 2 mile brisk walk, 1.5 hrs walk while talking(on the phone a lot today)

DAY 85
8:00  Breakfast: scramble eggs with 1/4C of chopped onions and gn peppers, 8 oz left over coffee OPC3-BB,FCI
11:00 snack: 10 gn grapes
12:00 Lunch: salad XIX
2:00 Snack:  2 nutter butter bars
3:00 Snack:  2 nutter butter bars
4:30 Snack:  2 nutter butter bars
7:30 Dinner: l C yogurt with 3 cut up strawberries, 3 fresh black berries

Liquid intake: 76 oz water, 8 oz coffee
Exercise: 55 mins bike riding(13 miles), 1hr weed wacking(boy am I sore I did all of this after I ate my 6th nutter butter bar-I had to work off 550 calories)

DAY 86
8:00  Breakfast: scramble eggs with 1/4C of chopped onions and red peppers, OPC3-BB,FCI
11:00 snack: 10 gn grapes,2 nutter butter bars
12:00 Lunch: Choc strawberry transition shake(just can't seem to make this flavor work for me. I had to add more yogurt and 8 strawberries) 
4:30 Snack:  2 nutter butter bars(last ones not buying them again because I can't stop eating them till they are gone)
7:30 Dinner: 3 small slices of thin crust pepperoni pizza(walmart deli)

Liquid intake: 86 oz water, 21 oz Choc strawberry transition shake
Exercise: 6hr hoeing and raking and pulling weeds, 1 hr mowing grass on tractor but it really is a ab work out because our yard is so bumpy, 30 mins walking around yard spaying bug stuff


DAY 87
8:00  Breakfast: scramble eggs with 1/4C of chopped onions and red peppers, 8 oz c coffee with 1 T whole milk, OPC3-BB,FCI
10:00 snack: apple
10:00 snack: McDonald's yogurt fruit parfait 
2:00 Lunch: Choc cherry transition shake
4:30 Snack:  3 maple leaf cookies
6:45 Dinner: 3 small slices of thin crust pepperoni pizza(walmart deli) FCI
I had real bad heartburn while I was at the Christian meeting so when I got home around 10:00 pm I took some digestive enzymes helped greatly I was able to sleep.

Liquid intake: 64 oz water, 21 oz Choc cherry transition shake
Exercise: 15  mins of pilates, 15 min walk while talking


DAY 88
7:30  Breakfast: 1C yogurt with fresh strawberries and black berries, OPC3-BB,FCI
10:00 snack: 3 maple leaf cookies and banana, 8 oz coffee w/1T whole milk
1:00 Lunch: 1 slice roast and 4 potato wedges, 3 sliced carrots(last of the leftovers)
4:30 Snack:  Banana
6:45 Dinner: breakfast for dinner Family had waffles and I had scrambled eggs with ham, cheese, onions, and peppers
Liquid intake: 64 oz water, 8 oz coffee
Exercise: 15  mins of pilates, 35 min body toning, 10  dance aerobic abs, 1hr bike ride(16 miles)1 hr house cleaning

having company this weekend hope I don't ruin my last two days by eating junk and drinking.










DAY 89
9:00  Breakfast: 2 pieces of homemeade French toast w/2T syrup with pecans, 16 oz coffee w/2T whole milk, OPC3-BB,FCI
12:00 Lunch: 8 cracked pepper triscuits w/ pepper-jack cheese and 1/2 piece of pepperoni
2:30 Snack:  Banana
4:30 Snack:  1/2C dry roasted peanuts
6:45 Dinner:  grilled pork chop, salad XX and blanched asparagus
8:30 Snack: Don's sweet potato fries (about 16 of them)
8:30-11 Had 2 bud light lime beers while watching the Flyers play a tuff game  against Chicago 5-6.:-( Well get them next game.


Liquid intake: 70 oz water, 16 oz coffee, 24 oz  light beer
Exercise: 3hr walk in the woods with hubby and friends.


DAY 90
8:00  Breakfast: 2 Arnold sandwich thins(multi-grain)scrambled eggs with onions, red and yellow bell peppers and pepper-jack cheese,  OPC3-BB,FCI
1:30 Lunch: lean hamburger with chopped onions and jalapeno, lettuce, 1 slice of tomato, 1t Katchup 
3:30 Snack:  6  hershey kisses with almonds
5:30 Snack:  4 cracked pepper triscuits w/ pepper-jack cheese and 1/2 piece of pepperoni
6:45 Dinner:  grilled shrimp shish-kabobs with red,yellow peppers and onions, 1/2C pasta salad


Liquid intake: 70 oz water, 8 oz herbal tea, 16 oz  Lemon Awake drink mix(energy drink) 
Exercise: 30 mins. walk while talking.


It is time for updated photos:







It is time for updated photos:



 
DAY 1 
Weight 160 lbs
Neck 14"
Upper Chest  37"  med chest 39.5"
waist 34.5"
Belly 38.5"
hips 40.5"
r. thigh 25"
r calf 15.5"
r. biceps 12.5 (F. 13")  total inches: 270"

WEEK 4
weight  144 lbs 
neck               13" 
upper chest     35.5";  36"
waist              30.25" 
belly              35" 
hips               38" 
thigh             22.75" 
calf               14"
biceps 12"   Flexed 12.5" total loss:21 inches and 16 lbs

Week 8





WEEK 8


Weight 145 lbs
neck 13.25"
chest 35.5"; 37"
    waist 30.25"
    belly 34.75"
    hips 38.25"
    thigh 22.5"
    calf  14.5"
    biceps  11" flex 12"  total loss: 20 inches and 15 lbs. 

Few extra pictures to show muscle tone and definition: week 8
Week 4

Day 90 Week 12

Weight 140 lbs
Neck: 13"
Upper Chest 35" med chest 36.75
waist 30"  Belly 33.5"
hips 37.5"
Right thigh 22.5"
Right Calf 14.25"
Right biceps 11" flexed 12"
total inches  245.5

total weight loss 20 lbs
total inches loss 24.5"
Notice how baggy the shirt and pants are now.



















I can now tuck my shirts in :-)     I have muscle definition now:-)

I Will continue this Transitions Lifestyle until I reach my goal. I still have 5-10 more pounds to loose.  I want to change my hair style so if you have any suggestions let me know. I have not colored my hair since 2003. 
I hope this has inspired many. I will still be checking to see if I gain any new followers or if anyone chooses to Change their lifestyle by using this Transitions Lifestyle System and may need encouragement and support.
I will be adding an exercise page soon.




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 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.

****If you would like to post a comment and you do not have a google account you can e-mail me and I will post it for you. My e-mail allaboutunow2010@gmail.com
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