Category Archives: Weight Loss

Eight and Counting

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I have been trying to lose weight as per usual, trying! I have been drinking Herbalife shakes and following the South Beach Diet for my food choices. I am giving myself a little leeway during the weekend for an occasional regular Mountain Dew Fountain drink. I know it is empty calories and bad for you. Somehow, I can almost swear that I am addicted to it. Anyway, I am mixing it up a little by alternating what I am eating, getting in some walking, even if it is only to go to the grocery store. Walking is walking either way that you look at it. So, hopefully, this will continue to help me to achieve weight loss. Every little bit helps.

As of two days ago, I am officially down -8 ibs and counting!

Sharing my Hangouts and Fort

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Take a moment to stop on by follow Mommies and Beyond here at my fort and at some of my hangouts! You can also take a peek at My two Etsy shops and if you are ready to improve your health and wellness, swing on over to Herbalife and order up some yummy positive change in your life!

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Herbalife

http://www.goherbalife.com/mommiesandbeyond/en-US/Page/19

Etsy Variety shop

http://www.etsy.com/shop/MommiesandBeyond?ref=em

Etsy Baby Gifts Shop

http://www.etsy.com/shop/touchecakes?ref=em

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Forget The Resolutions Giveaway Hop

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Forget the Resolutions Giveaway Hop


Forget The Resolutions Giveaway Hop
January 21 – 26, 2012

Hosted by Planet Weidknecht and
Going Crazy!!Wanna Go??

It’s been three weeks since you’ve made all those resolutions.It’s said that it takes 21 days to make a new habit, so you’ve probably already broken your New Year’s Resolutions. I say – FORGET THE RESOLUTIONS! Let’s have a giveaway hop instead!
The Forget The Resolutions Giveaway Hop runs from January 21 @ 12:01 a.m. EST to January 26 @ 11:59 p.m. EST. Each blogger is hosting their own giveaway of at least $20.00. After you enter my giveaway, be sure to visit the other blogs and enter theirs too!
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Fabulous bloggers hosting amazing giveaways:

My 2012 New Year’s Resolution

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It is a new Year! Welcome 2012! Have you declared your New Year’s Resolution or Resolutions? Have you decided that you will just throw our the age old tradition and just stick with what works? Let me ask you….Does it really work?

Year after year, I make the same resolution, this is the year that I will lose weight. Every year it is the same old thing, I start and stop and start and stop. I once even believed that I could eat anything. Yup that’s right. I can eat anything that I want because I am already overweight. As time passed, I finally decided that I would be thin and lose the weight and when my 30th birthday arrived, I would no longer have to deal with this issue.

The unfortunate truth is that that birthday came and went and the weight stayed. Several years later and here I am still heavy as I have been most of my life. I tried two summers ago to really stick with a plan and lost 13 pounds. Four years ago I stuck with the South Beach Diet for 13 months. I lost 60 pounds and to my surprise, friends and family made comments that I looked ill. I have been heavy for so long that I actually looked ill to my loved ones. I was saddened by the lack of support. My first winter in the north and cooped up in the house, forty-seven pounds snuck back up with me. Little by little each pound comforted my homesick feeling and four wall syndrome.

I finally jumped back on the band wagon. I have been trying Herbalife. I have learned through discussion with family and friends that perhaps my issue is not how much that I am eating.  but my lack of consistent exercise matched with Hypothyroidism and depression over the challenged that have faced me over the last year or two.

I have decided to take back my life. I am being consistent with Herbalife, drinking plenty of water and begining to find a way to enjoy exercise. I love swimming but that is a bit of a challenge in the North during the winter. I like walking too. I have decided try out ther WII to introduce my bl=ody to fun and exercie. I am thinking of trying a Zumbaa vide game. The children recieved a Just Dance 3 Game and a Dance game with mini little games such as avoiding a bull, running from lions and chopoping various items with a sword. The cool game even tells you how many calories that you have used while playing. I believe that with the Herbalife nutrition, the Wii and eating fresh from the large garden that I am planning, I think that my New Year will be a healthier year!

My resolution is to improve my health with nutitioon and exercie while losing some weight in the process. I am not going to make the samll goal resolution of 25 or 50 pounds but to makde small choices every day that will lead to a healthier happies and eventually smaller me!

I have faith in myself and in Herbalife. I have actually watched a neighbor lose 106 pounds on Herbalife.

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-106 Pounds

I am hoping to eventually see this kind of a result. It is truly amazing to see of Mrs. H has improved her health and weight. Truly life changing!

I believe that Herbalife will help me to achiee the nutrition and viatamin levels that I need to make my weight loss possible. I am an Herbalife distributor  now as well. I feel better when Iam getting the proper nutrition that my body needs and that all of our bodies demand.  I decided to register and get the training of an Herblaife coach in order to help myself to gain the knowledge that I think will help to change my life and health as well as others. I especially want to help others and to get the discount associted with being a representative. I am not looking to get rich and I am not even going gusto about trying to sell the products. I welcome new clients and even the chance to offer those interested in a new business or extra money the opportunity to sign up to get your discount and start your business. I am casual about it, or as I have refered to it as, soft core herbalife, not hard cote Lol. Honestly, I do believe n the products and this can be a great career as well. I enjoy the extra money that I then use to fiance my weight loss goals. I love the discount, the nuterition and the way Herbalife makes me feel. I am looking forward to giving the weight loss plan my all and I will lose weight this new year but my New Year’s Resolotuin is to work on makling healthy choiuces such as Herbalife, more water and exercise!

I hope that you will follow my journey. Mrs. H has my before pictures, I am now setting out to work on my After pictures! I would love to have you join my journey too. If you would like to get healthier, improve the health of your family and/or lose weight, Hop abouard the Mommies and Beyond train! Order a shake mix and see if you notice how much better you will feel. Give it just 30 days to make a change in your life!

My Herbalife @ https://www.goherbalife.com/mommiesandbeyond/en-US/Account/Lead/products

 

P.S. I can even give you YOUR magic numbers that will tell you how many calories your blody needs to have the best nutrition and help you to lose weight, the number of ounces of protein that you need and the amount of water that you should be drinking. Surprisingly, every one needs a different number of calories for your own particular body and goals! Also, keep in mind, it is common foroverweight people to actually be malnurished! I leanred that I had acutally been consuming too few calories and nutirtion from my food not to mention the calories that I drink from Soda/Pop!

 

10 Second Healthy Meal

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Would you like the idea of being able to prepare an extremely healthy meal in a matter of only about ten seconds?

What makes it Healthy?

  • Available in 12-serving canisters or take-anywhere packets.
  • Calcium equal to a glass of milk, but lactose-free and dairy-free
  • Antioxidants equal to a serving of fruit.
  • 24 essential vitamins and minerals.

Is it really that easy?

Imagine that this can be taken along with you anywhere you go. The Commute to work or the daily errands, The childrens activities, the gym and even the office.

How does it taste? This wonderful shake mix comes in a variety of flavors and even seasonal favorites like Pumpkin Spice! Great nutrition matched with great taste while you improve your healthy and even your energy level.

Where can you get it? Simply order online @ Herbalife! Take a peek at the great options and plans to improve your health, nutrition, energy levels, and learn more about the plans that help you to lose weight in a healthy way and even gain muscle if that is what you would like to do.

I can even give you a free evaluation that will tell you your magic numbers…How many calories a day YOUR body needs and how many grams of protein you will need to not lose muscle during your weight loss journey.

Why, I can even offer a plan for healthy weight gain for those that need an extra few pounds.

Why wait until the new year? Get healthier now!

You can even win it @ Healthy Pumpkin Shake!

Awesome Healthy Pumpkin Review and Giveaway

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Looking to get healthy, lose weight, better nutrition and survive the holidays? “Keep your weight loss plan on track during the festive fall season with the delicious Formula 1 Pumpkin Spice shake flavor. Formula 1 Pumpkin Spice has the same healthy ingredients as our other popular Formula 1 shakes, plus a luscious pumpkin taste with a distinctively delicate hint of cinnamon. Order now, while supplies last.”(Herbalife)

“Keep your weight loss plan on track during the festive fall season with the delicious Formula 1 Pumpkin Spice shake flavor. Formula 1 Pumpkin Spice has the same healthy ingredients as our other popular Formula 1 shakes, plus a luscious pumpkin taste with a distinctively delicate hint of cinnamon. Order now, while supplies last.”(Herbalife)

Holiday Pumpkin Shake that is actually healthy!

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Awesome Facts:

  • Blend or stir 25g (2 heaping tablespoons”) of Formula 1 Pumpkin Spice with 8 fl oz of nonfat milk or soy milk. Create your own recipes by adding fresh fruit.AM
  • Helps you stick to your weight loss program during the holidays, when treats and temptations abound.
  • Provides the antioxidant power of over 2 servings of fruits and vegetables.
  • 20 vitamins, minerals and essential nutrients.
  • 9 grams of protein and healthy fiber to help support weight management.
  • No cholesterol or trans fat.
  • Available only while supplies last.
  • Order Now!
My personal experience with Herbalife! I was taking my children to a soccer practice one afternoon, when I noticed a team mate arrive to practice. I recognized the child and I even recognized the family vehicle, however, I did not recognize the young lady that drove the child to practice. After about ten minutes, I realized that it was his mother that brought him to practice. I had not seen the family in about 6 months or so. The mother Mrs. Heidi, did not look familiar to me.
At first I wanted to walk up to her and ask her about her very noticeable weight loss. I waited a bit hoping not to offend this nice lady. I said hello and we began to talk. I could not help myself, I asked : What have you been doing?” I could not relive that this woman had lost so much weight. It was unbelievable. Had I not seen it with my own eyes, I would not have believed it.
I learned that Mrs. Heidi had began to use a product called Herbalife. I thought that I had heard the name of the product before but I was misinformed. I thought it was a weight lost pill. BOY, was I wrong!!! I have learned a lot about nutrition and how to care for myself in a better way by talking to MRS. Heidi and beginning to use the products. Unfortunately with my trips out of town due to the health of my Dad, I stopped using Herbalife after just a few short weeks. During those weeks, I experienced more energy, a feeling of being more hydrated and lost 13 pounds.
Herbalife success story before and after weight loss picture

Success Story

Since, I have returned from my summer family visit and crisis of the loss of several family members, I have been feeling very sluggish and down. It has taken a toll on my emotionally and physically. I keep telling myself, I have got to get this weight off of me. Yet, I continue the same behaviors with the same results. I finally decided that I have got to give Mrs. Heidi, by the way, who is now down -103 pounds! Congratulations!
I began to use the Herbalife Weight Management products and become educated about nutrition. I am thrilled to announce that I am seeing and feeling changes in my health, energy level and weight. I am so excited that I have decided that I wish to help change the lives of others while I am on my weight loss journey with Herbalife.
How Does It Work?
When you begin the Herbalife program, your coach can inform you of exactly how many calories a day that your body needs just to function. The total calories that are needed by YOUR BODY and not a statistic, is then reduced by 500 calories to equal the number of calories that your body will need each and every day to function and see weight loss. Your Herbalife coach will also tell you what your BMI, Body Mass Index is, the exact amount of protein that you will need each day to keep your muscle as you experience weight loss and you will also learn the correct number of ounces of water that you need to consume each day for your body to be properly hydrated.
You may be thinking, another diet? Let me tell you something about this so called “Diet”. For my height and weight, I need 2565 Calories each and every day. ( Not the 2000 recommended for a regular average size person according to the U.S. Food Pyramid) reduce this number of calories by 500 calories and I need to actually get NO LESS than 2,065 calories each day.
A typical day for me was only one meal a day, skipping breakfast, a bite or this or that as a snack(s), not enough water, protein,vitamins or yes even calories a day. I was literally starving myself yet I am overweight. It is amazing to think that I have been starving my body causing it to go into a starvation mode rather than to lose weight as I have tried so many diets.Long story short I need:
  • 2065 Calories
  • 150 Grams of protein
  • 144 oz.s of water every day
Just to have my body satisfied and to be properly hydrated. So, when you say diet, I need 3 meals a day, snacks, 2 Herbalife Formula 1 shakes a day plus water and try to make sure to get 2,065 calories with 150 grams of protein. Let me tell you, I am satisfied and full. There is no starving at all.
Now it goes without saying, I am allotted 2065 calories a day. It is my choice what to eat to reach the required calories but healthy options are the best. I am given this amount of calories each day and It is like a bank of calories. Each items that I eat and drink with calories is deducted from the total amount in the bank. So making healthy choices is the best thing to do. I like that I am not told that I can not eat a particular type of fruit or vegetable. In other weight loss programs that I have tried, I have been told long list of items that are forbidden. I now have a bank to work off of and I like it.
The Pumpkin Formula 1 Shake Review:
On to the good stuff, I have been enjoying each flavor of Formula 1 shake mix that I have tried. I am in love with Pumpkin shake mix! It is creamy and so good. I have found it easy to avoid the Autumn pumpkin treats. I can satisfy my pumpkin craving with the Formula 1 Pumpkin shake mix!
In fact, I am looking forward to making my first Thanksgiving Pumpkin Formula 1 shake …Pumpkin Pie! Yes, that’s right, the Herbalife foods can be made into pies and other treats. How cool is that? Get the Holiday taste with vitamins and good health and minus the junk!
I love the Pumpkin Formula 1 shake mix. I honestly look forward to it. I feel like I am getting a treat. I personally, enjoy mixing it with fat free milk, ice and using the blender to mix it up. I also mix it with 8 oz. milk and just shake or stir it up and enjoy. The fun part, you have the option to use milk soy milk  or you can purchase the Formula 1 mix that only requires water if you are lactose intolerant or prefer water. Also, there are options for allergy issues. You may choose to add a protein powder for a protein boost, fruits, yogurts and other treats. The flavors can be personalized to your preference of taste and even texture.
There are many flavors of Formula 1 including seasonal special flavors such as the Holiday season Pumpkin or in the summer there was a flavor that tasted like  orangesicle  ice cream. It actually tasted like ice cream! I love the Pumpkin Herbalife shake mix and I highly recommend it!
The Invitation:  I would love to invite you along on my journey to better health and nutrition.
My goal is to lose weigh, become healthy and no longer require medication for nutrition and weight related health issues such as my high blood pressure( Please remember Make sure to check with your doctor before beginning any diet and this is not a cure or medication, it is a food and good nutrition. Your body has the ability to heal itself when given the tools, proper nutrition, to heal itself. REMEMBER , you should never stop taking a medication without the permission of your physician.)
I would like to invite you to begin Herbalife and to follow my journey as I lose weight and improve my health. I love knowing that EVERY DAY MY HEALTH IS IMPROVING AND MY BODY IS HEALING AND I AM LOSING WEIGHT! i want to share these magnificent results with you! Join me. Purchase your Formula 1 weight loss mix and core products and get started to day!
What do you have to lose? bad health, bad habits, weight, health problems and so much more. In fact, GIVE ME 30 DAYS TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE. IF  AFTER THE 3O DAYS IS OVER, YOU DO NOT FEEL BETTER AND HAVE NOT SEEN RESULTS,WHILE PROPERLY USING THIS PRODUCT, RETURN THE REMAINDER OF YOUR PRODUCT(S) AND I WILL PERSONALLY OFFER YOU A MONEY BACK GUARANTEE FROM MY OWN POCKET. THAT IS HOW SURE i AM THAT HERBALIFE WILL IMPROVE YOUR LIFE!
The Giveaway: Winner will be drawn October 30, 2011.
  • You must be a Google Friend Connect Public follower of Mommies and Beyond to enter this and any giveaway on this website.( No comment necessary)
  • Mandatory to Enter: Visit Herbalife and tell me something that you have learned or something that you would like to try. Comment below. 1 Entry
EXTRA ENTRIES:
Each task must be completed and a comment left for each task that you complete. Each good for one extra entry!
  • Follow Mommies and Beyond on Twitter.
  • Follow Mommies and Beyond on Face Book.
  • Follow Mommies and Beyond on Networked Blogs(right side bar). Please note that you will need to be signed into Face Book to follow.

Bonus Entry:

  • For each item purchased @Herbalife, you will receive 10 extra entries. Please include a comment for each entry!

Good-Luck my special friends. I wish you the best of luck. I hope that you will follow me on my journey to weight loss and better health!

DISCLAIMER:
  • All of this information was provided by Herbalife.
  • An extensive questionnaire generated responses from more than 200 U.S. Herbalife Independent Distributors about their weight-loss programs and results. They reported weight loss ranging from 4 pounds to 167 pounds and a reduced body mass index (BMI) of 1.5 points to 24.1 points, suggesting that consumption of Herbalife® products is associated with weight loss and improvement in BMI in those ranges..
  • As Always Do not begin any diet without the permission, advice and under management of your personal physician.
  • I was not compensated for the Herbalife review in any form or manner. I am providing this giveaway out of my own pocket because I believe in this product. I want to help you. This is my honest opinion and thoughts about the Herbalife Formula 1 Pumpkin Shake Mix.

 

Join my Health Journey Challenge !

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Want to make a serious change in your life?

If you need to LOSE WEIGHT, GAIN WEIGHT, IMPROVE HEALTHY, IMPROVE NUTRITION, MAKE SURE YOUR CHILDREN HAVE GREAT NUTRITION, or FUEL YOUR ATHLETIC BODY…..I can help you achieve these amazing goals in in many cases reduce and sometimes eliminate the need for prescriptions, join me! Follow my weight lost challenge. Give me just 30 days and I can change your life and make you a new person!. You will ……feel better instantly and be amazed. Very affordable nutrition solution’s and a GUARANTEED Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied from my very own pocket. visit me @ Herbalife to learn more about this life changing opportunity. I believe in it so much, that I have joined and I am now an Herbalife distributor, come check out what it is all about. EVERYONE can benefit from this! No Joke, real thing.

Formula 1 Instant Nutritional Shake Mix

10 seconds to a healthy meal

 

Key Benefits

  • Available in 12-serving canisters or take-anywhere packets.
  • Calcium equal to a glass of milk, but lactose-free and dairy-free
  • Antioxidants equal to a serving of fruit.
  • 24 essential vitamins and minerals.
Learn more about how this one magical product can change your life! This is not a diet! We are talking simple nutrition at the cellular level. This one product can help you to improve your health, your nutrition, lose weigh or gain weight and even lost weight. I can show you just how simple it is.
Based upon your height and your weight, I can assist you in learning the exact number of calories that your body needs just to function, then with reducing a handful of calories, I can tell you how many shakes a day to enjoy and how many calories your body will need to be satisfied and completely nourished all the way down to the cellular level. You will not lose weight without proper diet and nutrition. I will even share with you the exact amount of protein that YOU will need to keep and develop lean muscle during your weight lost journey!
Did you know that most people that are trying to lose weight, do not eat enough or consume enough calories each day to signal the body to allow weight loss? Most dieters are literally starving themselves. I can show you how to eat more, be satisfied and lose the weight. IF you wish to gain weight, gain lean muscle or even simply stablize your weight, I can show you how to accomplish this.
SIMPLY GIVE ME 30 DAYS TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE. MONEY BACK GUARANTEE FROM MY own pocket! I have nothing to lose nor do you in this adventure. I will continue to share my weight loss story and health improvement. follow along to see just how amazing this product is.
I have personally witnessed a busy mother lose 103 pounds, its amazing!
Better yet even, JOin me in this challenge, start slowly, pick up a shake mix and lets do this together. I know that we can do this. I have seen it happen with my own eyes.
Learn more here! I dare you to join me!

Weight Loss Challenge Meeting One

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So, last night I attended my first meeting. I made the mistake of having dinner prior to the weigh-in. I did not realize that my weight would be affected. I did not even think about that. So, Next Tuesday, I will reveal my weight and the start of the weight loss with my first real weigh-in session.

I learned a lot about nutrition. For instance, I thought that since Omega 3′s are so great for your body, that all Omega’s are wonderful for your health. It turns out that I was wrong. Corn, High fructose corn syrup and corn based products, are full of Omega 6′s. Omega 6′s cause inflammation in the body. Very very bad for your health.

I saw a small clip of the movie titled, Food,Inc. I gathered from the short clip and information received by the Herbalife trainers, that the way our foods are processed and maintained, would be shocking.I am really looking forward to learning more about this documentary.

I am going to look into renting this documentary this afternoon. I am really eager to learn more about the food industry and nutrition.

I am amazed with the nutrition education that I have gained in only one week of being involved in this weight loss challenge. I am excited to learn more. It is exciting to read the stories and see the before and after pictures of people that have given Herbalife a chance to change their lives. I have first hand seen my coach lose 100 pounds. She is a new person. I am stunned when I hear of her going out for 4/5 mile runs. Boy, what I would do to have that energy.

I believe in Herbalife and I believe that every day, I will see my health improve and weight drop. I am committed to sticking to this program and I will become a healthier leaner person. Giving Herbalife a chance will change my life and outlook. It is a 30 day money back guarantee program. The way that I see it, is that I have nothing to lose but fat and everything to gain!

Weight Loss Challenge Week 1

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I began a weight loss challenge last Wednesday. It is a twelve week program running from this week until December 6, 2011. I have joined the challenge in hopes of achieving much needed weight loss. I think it is fun to attend a support group and challenge as this. It helps to be accountable for your actions and progress. In addition to the loss of weight, members also have the ability to  make friends and earn prizes and cash. Each member of the challenge is required to pay the entry fe of $35.00 then if you miss a meeting, you must add an additional $5.00 to the pot. If you gain weight, you must pay $1.00 for ever pound that you gain. I definetly like the accountability. I also love the idea of a monetary incentive.

Tuesday nights will be the weekly weigh in and progress report. At the begining of the challenge, each member is required to do a weigh-in and measurement of the chest, hips and the right thigh. It will be exciting to see the progress.

I entered a similar challenge the summer of 2010. I lost a total of 8 pounds. I only completed the first three weeks of the challenge as I had to go out of state to visit my parents and help care for my ill dad.

I was informed by the lovely lady that is hosting this challenge, that I would have won that challenge had I continued to compete and lose weight. The winner only lost two pounds more than I had.

The weight loss challenge, is being sponsored by an Herbalife coach. The purchase of Herbalife products is not necessary but definetly encouraged.The hostess herself, has lost 100 pounds since she began Herbalife. I have seen her first hand lose this weight. It is amazing the progress that she has made. In addition, she has participated in four weight loss challenges, won all four and over $600.00 in cash prizes!

Excellent motivator, lose weight and win money too!

My Plan of Action:

I have decided to increase my exercise and activity level and to use the Herbalife products! I like that the Herbalife coach arms the client with tools. I have a plan that includes the number of calories that my own body requires to be fully nourished in each and every cell, currently 2065 calories per day and it is reccomended that I consume a minimum of 150 grams of protein each day.

Wish me luck. Each week, I will give an update about my progress.