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Tamara has lost 94 pounds

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Tamara has transformed her health and weight losing 94 pounds.

She says, “Hey Ive been so inspired through this page, I wanted to share my story to hopefully motivate another strong beautiful woman struggling with weight loss. Sept 14,2012 marks my 1 year weight loss epiphany. Sept 14,2011 I choose ME. I set out to conquer a task I’d never regret. I’ve cried ,cursed ,fallen , got up ,fell harder but most of all I CONQUERED ! And I NEVER gave up. I weighed myself on this anniversary and I’m 94 lbs lighter then I was 12months ago! My many friends and supporters have filled my heart with love and blessings! I Thank family ,friends and instructors who have been there and who are still there cheering me on as this is far from over! 50 lbs to go! #team GETITIN


Initially I used weight watchers online that helped me control my portions as I was a fast food junkie and that program allowed me to still have it in moderation until eventually I phased it out completely. Then incorporated that with the curves program 30 min 3 times a week, incorporated lean meats good carbs, fruits and veggies . The biggest help was a simple equation sugar =fat I kept my sugar low and my foods clean limiting processed and high sodium foods! As I’m still trying to loose I’m on a high protein regimen I work out 5 days alternating cardio, strength and conditioning at the gym and 2 days doing a sport of my choice swimming running etc i hope this helps thank you for sharing my story.”

Tamara, Thank you SO much for sharing the details of your transformation with us!!

Pamela lost 30 pounds in 60 days!

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Pamela is today’s featured success story!

She says, “60 days ago I started on a journey, no meat, no dairy, no bread, no sugar, nothing white.. and 60 days straight in the gym sometimes while doing Insanity in the morings or afternoons as well. It was difficult but God saw me through I begin to love veggies that I had never tried and I begin to love to work out again. I went from 207 to 177 I feel great I am still striving for 25 more and I will be at my goal weight. I just signed up for my 1st triatholon next year and my life has only begun. I will be 44 years old in November and this Grandma has a plan to stay fit and healthy and in 2014 run a 1/2 marathon.” Great job, Pamela!!!https://www.facebook.com/pamela.hendersonwhitfield

Day 19 – September Smoothie Challenge – Smoothies for Kids

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Hi Ladies!  For Day 19, I thought I’d share some recipes that you can make and enjoy with your children.  Smoothies are a great way to get kids to eat more veggies.  You can add carrots, broccoli, peas, oatmeal, tomatoes, spinach, kale, wheat germ, avocado, and other veggies and grains to smoothies to provide more veggies masked by the natural sweetness of fruits.  Smoothies are a awesome treat for the whole family that you can feel good about giving them.

Today’s Recipes

Fruity Veggie Smoothie

  • 1 cup organic frozen strawberries
  • 1 cup organic frozen peaches
  • 1/4 cup frozen broccoli florets
  • 10 cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup organic peach whole fruit yogurt
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Pomegranate, Carrots and Berries Smoothie

  • 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
  • 1/2 cup frozen raspberries
  • 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
  • 1 cup frozen baby carrots
  • 1/2 cup low fat vanilla yogurt
  • 1/2 cup POMwonderful pomegranate juice
  • 1/2 cup water
Secret Veggies Smoothie
  • 1 cup vanilla greek yogurt
  • 1 large ripe banana
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1/4 cup frozen cauliflower
  • 1/4 cup frozen spinach
  • 1/4 cup frozen blueberries
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas

Day 10 – September Smoothie Challenge – Add Juice

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I woke up bright and early on Day 10.  My mission: making fresh veggie juice. I’m combining my 2 smoothies a day with juicing to boost my weight loss efforts and increase my detox this month. I’m excited. I was really, really inspired after watching “Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead“. It struck a cord with me.  If you haven’t seen it, it’s all about the power of juice fasting and eating nutrient rich foods.  You can watch it for Free online.  I had a smoothie with fresh carrot juice in it in the morning, fresh juice at work during the day and a smoothie for dinner.  I also had some healthy snacks.  I plan to add more juice this month.  Here are some recipes that incorporate fresh juice.

Today’s Recipes:

Green and Blue
Juice:  Put this in your juicer – This juice will be your base
6 carrots
6 celery stalks
2 apples
1 med to large cucumber

Smoothie ingredients:

  • fresh veggie/apple juice you just made
  • 2 bananas
  • 1/cup of frozen blueberries
  • 2 handfuls of cut, pre-washed kale
  • Add 1/4 to 1/2 cups of water if needed.

Orangey Punchy Smoothie

  • freshly squeezed orange juice,
  • 1 cup frozen strawberries
  • 1 ripe banana
  • 1 cup frozen mango
  • 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
  • 1 cup of water

Carrot, Pineapple, Mango Smoothie

  • 1 cup frozen mango
  • 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
  • 1 cup plain soymilk
  • 1/2 of freshly made carrot juice
  • 1/2 cup of pineapple juice (no sugar added)
  • 1 tsp honey

Try the The Semi-Vegetarian Jumpstart

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Sistas, everyone wants quick weight loss. Everyone always wants shortcuts when I give them the advice to eat clean and exercise. Well, let me give you a healthy “shortcut”. Take these suggestions and do them all together for 30 days. I call it “The Semi-Vegetarian Jumpstart”. It’s not for everyone, but you may be able to make some of these suggestions work for you.

  • Make 70% of your diet raw fruits and veggies.
  • Eat raw, un-roasted nuts and flax seed for fats
  • Only drink water, freshly made juice or smoothies and hot tea. Eliminate all soda and sugary beverages.
  • Don’t eat any dairy.
  • Don’t eat anything with processed sugar or corn syrup.
  • Only eat lean meats. Eat meat during only one meal per day.

The funny thing is that when I suggest this, people go crazy. What about protein? What about calcium? There are sources of protein other than meat. There are sources of calcium other than milk products. The real question is how much real, unprocessed food are you eating. What eating like this will do is give your body the vitamins, nutrients and fiber that it’s not getting from processed food. That will allow your body to release waste and cleanse. Go Semi-Vegetarian and see what it does for your health.

Of course, if you’ve gone to the doctor and have been told not to eat certain fruits and veggies, or if you have allergies or medical issues that prohibit you from eating this way, this is not for you. Don’t hurt yourself trying to lose weight. What I’m offering is advice and my opinion. You have to do your research and check in with your doctor to find a plan that works for your individual health needs.