Confession is good for the soul!

Hard to believe it has been almost a month since I blogged, I have missed it, I am here again. My trip to New York to visit my daughter was absolutely memorable, what an incredibly electric city.


OK, so confession is good for the soul. I have been having a struggle with my weight since I finished the Dr OZ contest. Topping it off, I enjoyed every morsel of delicious and incredible food in New York. Trisha and I like healthy, farm to table, expensive, gourmet food and restaurants with incredible atmospheres, believe you me we enjoyed dinning out immensely, all part of the experience for me. Of course, Trisha remains slim as always but I gained a few lbs back. Many times in my life I have lost weight and then gained it all back plus more SO, when I started gaining a few lbs I knew I needed to do something fast. Here is my confession - I know I have always said and been proud of the fact that I was losing weight the old fashion way, 3 square meals a day. I have realized that my journey is NOT a straight line and it often involves turns and detours, this is MY journey. I have always wanted things to fit into this neat little package but sometimes life is just not that way. My destination remains the same, to gain my health, to be fit and in best shape of my life. My determination to get there no matter how long it takes has not changed, it may waver a bit but it has never once died. After much research I have decided to try ViSalus, this is a program that is built around healthy shakes that replace some of your meals. Very difficult decision as I thought I was letting all my bloggers down. After much thought I realized all my life I have been SO worried about letting others down. Often times that feeling holds me back from doing what is BEST for me. After all, what will "they" think? I studied carefully many different programs but I liked this particular company because of the business model and the overall health of the shakes. PLUS, I get to enter a 90 day challenge, and oh, how I love competition. Competition with myself, whether I am exercising, setting personal goals or losing weight spurs me on to be better.


 I found that I was needing to simplify the process. It has become increasingly difficult for me to figure out what to eat for breakfast and lunch and how many calories everything contains. My fast paced life seemed to be overwhelming when I had to think about food constantly along with everything else. The shakes I have been consuming are deliciously healthy. I add spinach, frozen fruit, kale, you name it, if it is healthy I add it. I KNOW that I am getting optimum nutrition and even my hubby is begging for them in the morning. For lunches, I had been resorting to packaged quick meals for the office which are high in sodium and low in nutrition, the shakes are such a better alternative for me.


Thanks always for your awesome support and if you ever want to taste the shakes let me know as I will be having periodic tastings at my home. Like I said, my destination remains the same, I will continue on my journey to total health and I will continue to take you with me.