1 Month Update

Just a little update on my progress. I have had total weight loss of 5lbs for this month! I am so excited! I have absolutely loved the TrimShake, I got the Vanilla flavor so I can add oils to it. Like I tried peppermint, which made it really refreshing and then I tried Wild Orange in it and that is my Favorite! It tastes like a creamsicle, YUM! I am going to try the Chocolate one for March. I also love the Slim & Sassy it tastes really minty so it gives you great breath and also takes away some of sugar cravings. I haven't been so good at using the Lifelong Wellness pack & the Terrazyme, mostly because I have a hard time swallowing pills, but I am trying to get over that. Next month I am going to try the Zendocrine oil which helps break down cellulite and cleanses your colon & kidneys.
I have continued to go to my personal trainer twice a week and she kicks my butt every time! She pushes my way harder than I would ever push myself. I know I have lost some inches around my waist, people are starting to notice and it's awesome and so motivating! I want to lose at least 8lbs in March, so I am going to exercise more and cut back even more on the white stuff! Here is a picture of me with my hubby at a Valentine's Dance.

1st Weeks Progress

Ok, I have completed my first week of this Biggest Loser Contest. I am excited to announce that I have lost 3lbs this week! Woo Hoo! I think it has really helped to turn enter in all the food I eat each day on loseit.com it totally makes a difference to actually "see " you are eating. I've also been going to my personal trainer for 30 minutes twice a week, and she totally kicks my butt everytime! I also found an awesome kickboxing class on Friday mornings and I get a really good workout there also. The exercising part isn't as hard for me as the eating part though. I just love sugar and I am totally addicted to it. I have found that the Slim & Sassy oil helps curb those sugar cravings about 95% of the time. I still crave it, just not as often. I find that if I eat one piece of chocolate and savor and let it melt slowly in my mouth it really satisfies that craving and only like 3 calories.
I was able to start using the TrimShake this week and I LOVE it. It tastes really good and it keeps me from being hungry for about 3hrs. Since Monday I've been drinking one for breakfast and one for lunch. I have two healthy snacks a day and then about a 4-500 calorie dinner. The shakes really take the guesswork out of what I'm eating each day and makes it a lot easier to keep track of the calories.
I am looking forward to this next week to see what happens. I will keep updating my progress on here for all my "followers".

Biggest Loser Contest!!

So I am really nervous to do this but I am entering doTerra's Biggest Loser Contest. I am going to be tracking my progress on this blog as well on lose it.com. It's seems like since I turned 30 my metabolism turned off or something, I used to be able to eat whatever I wanted without gaining weight before that. With my last pregnancy which most of you know was a huge surprise since my youngest child at the time was almost 9. I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes. That along with the fact the diabetes runs on both sides of my family. My risk for getting diabetes is very high. However, my doctor told me that if I ate healthy and exercised I significantly decrease my chances. I also just want feel good about the way I look. Whenever I see pictures of myself I can't believe that's what I look like! I want to develop a habit of eating healthy so it doesn't feel like I am on a diet. As part of the contest rules I will be using doTerra products to assist me in my weight loss and will not be using any other weight loss products. These are the products I am using an what they do.

Slim and Sassy, metabolic blend:

dōTERRA®'s Slim & Sassy® Metabolic Blend is a proprietary formula of 100% pure CPTG Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade® essential oils designed to help manage appetite between meals. Slim & Sassy includes a blend of grapefruit, lemon, peppermint, ginger, and cinnamon essential oils. Just add 8 drops to 16 oz. of water (regular size bottle of water) and drink between your healthy meals throughout the day to help manage hunger, calm your stomach, and lift your mood. For aromatic, topical, and internal use.

Life Long Vitality Pack:

dōTERRA®'s Lifelong Wellness supplements are formulated with potent levels of essential nutrients and powerful metabolic factors for optimal health, energy, and longevity. Coupled with dōTERRA's CPTG Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade™ essential oils and a lifelong commitment to dōTERRA's Wellness Lifestyle™, they naturally support a lifetime of looking, feeling, and living younger, longer.

Trim Shake (Brand new product!)
Chocolate orVanilla flavored ® TrimShake? is a convenient and delicious shake mix providing the essential nutrients of a healthy meal with only 125 calories per serving. Used as a meal replacement for one or more meals each day, TrimShake can help you lose unwanted fat stores through calorie restriction and regular exercise. TrimShake also includes a patented weight-loss ingredient Essentra®Trim that has been demonstrated to help with managing the stress hormone cortisol associated with fat storage. TrimShake blends well with water or milk for a low-calorie, low-glycemic, high-fiber satisfying meal alternative with 16 grams of protein per serving.

Terrazyme:

doTERRA’s TerraZyme™ Digestive Enzyme Complex is a
proprietary blend of active whole-food enzymes and
supporting mineral cofactors that are often deficient
in cooked, processed, and preservative-laden foods.
TerraZyme’s powerful combination of digestive
enzymes support the body’s constant production of
enzymes critical for healthy biochemical functions
throughout the body including healthy digestion of
food nutrients and cellular metabolism of nutrients to
energy. TerraZyme includes a variety of whole-food
enzymes that help with digestion of proteins, fats,
complex carbohydrates, sugars and fiber.


Ok so here goes the really scary part. I am currently 5' 6' tall weigh 180lbs and my goal is to lose 25 lbs by April 30th, 2011. I am currently 35% body fat and my goal is to be at 25% body fat by April 30th, 2011. Here are my before pictures -- so scary!





I am hoping that doing this will hope motivate other people to do it to!
I am also doing a FREE giveaway this month. You could win a bottle of Slim & Sassy! All you have to do is "follow" my blog and leave a comment! I will draw the winners name at the end of February!!