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Simple lifestyle changes did it!

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Because I have been on so many diets over the years, it’s taken me quite awhile to reset my mind to the concepts of R3. After five years of “dabbling” at it, I was
determined that this time it would be different.

And it was.

I have rid myself of those size 20 clothes that no longer fit because I’ll never go back…and I will never be done with this lifestyle change!
I’m not worried about ‘going back’ because I’m living the healthier lifestyle…and it feels GREAT! I might have been the turtle in the race, but
we all know how that story ends.

I can now say: “Don’t give up…make this a forever change…keep active. TRUST.THE.PROCESS!”

I did and these photos show the difference in me.

May 2022. Vacationing in Turks and Caicos with friends.
Traveling with a broken shoulder and excess weight is never
fun. I had just lost 10 pounds but it truly didn’t show.

This is when I made my decision to accept the June 2022
R3 Challenge.

June 6 2022 was the start date.


July 18, 2022 the challenge ended.
I came in second place for my age group having lost 25 pounds.
I kept following the plan and the weight kept coming off.

December 31, 2022.
Six months and three weeks later,
I reached my goal weight: 135 pounds.
R3 has now become a lifestyle, as it’s now January 2024 and I am
still the same weight 135 pounds.

For me this is a lifestyle not a diet.

Healthy Kitchen Tip 

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If you take a quick glance in the fridge and under the counter, do you see tons of Tupperware and plastic containers?

Plastic containers are convenient and inexpensive, but their potential to be health-harming cannot be overstated. The major problem with plastic is that it’s been shown in studies to leach chemicals into food and drinks. The leaching effect is even greater if heat is added to the equation (like microwaving food in plastic). These chemicals that leach out into the food you eat are linked to metabolic disorders, reduced fertility, and obesity. 

BPA (short for bisphenol A) is probably the most well-known toxin in plastic. It has estrogenic activity and can cause hormonal issues, even with low-level exposure. Unfortunately, BPA-free plastic doesn’t get you off the hook because replacements for BPA have shown equal and sometimes worse effects.

So consider switching everything over to glass containers. It’s long lasting and you won’t have all those misplaced plastic tops and bottoms that haunt those of us who like to be organized!

RULES TO TEACH YOUR CHILD

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1. Never shake a man’s hand sitting down.

2. Don’t enter a pool by the stairs.

3. The man at the BBQ Grill is the closest thing to a king.

4. In a negotiation, never take the first offer.

5. Request the late check-out.

6. When entrusted with a secret, keep it.

7. Hold your heroes to a higher standard.

8. Return a borrowed car with a full tank of gas.

9. Play with passion or don’t play at all.

10. Always protect your siblings.

11. Don’t let a wishbone grow where a backbone should be.

12. If you need music on the beach, you’re missing the point.

13. Carry two handkerchiefs. The one in your back pocket is for you. The one in your breast pocket is for her.

14. You marry the girl, you marry her family.

15. Be like a duck. Remain calm on the surface and paddle like crazy underneath.

16. Experience the serenity of traveling alone.

17. Never be afraid to ask out the best looking girl in the room.

18. Never turn down a breath mint.

19. A sport coat is worth 1000 words.

20. Try writing your own eulogy. Never stop revising.

21. Stand on principle.

22. Eat lunch with the new kid.

23. After writing an angry email, read it carefully. Then delete it.

24. Ask your mom to play. She won’t let you win.

25. Manners maketh the man.

26. Give credit. Take the blame.

27. Stand up to Bullies. Protect those bullied.

28. Write down your dreams.

29. Remember at times the rain must fall for us to appreciate the sun.

30. Be confident and humble at the same time.

31. Be the bridge builder.

32. If ever in doubt, remember whose Child you are and REFUSE to just be ordinary

Practice gratitude daily.

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I’m reminded of this daily by a great member of my coaching group. It will boost your mental and emotional health. What healthy journey are you on today?

It’s dry skin season

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In this season of dry skin, this cream saves me every time!
It is such an amazing moisturizer with wonderful healing properties.
My skin drinks it up! This one is lavender scented, too. What a relaxing fragrance!

Don’t Miss a Single Messy Moment.

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Some of life’s greatest memories also come with messes—dishes after family dinners, grass stains from backyard football, and paint splatters from crafts with the kids. With EcoSense, you can focus on the moments instead of the mess. EcoSense can easily clean it all up with highly effective formulas that are safer for your home, your family, and the environment. So enjoy the moment and embrace every beautiful mess!

Are you heading for a Snaccident?

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“When you don’t plan ahead SNACCIDENTS happen! A friend has a long night ahead of him working a casino. Eating junk food and working until 4am is the perfect recipe to weaken the immune system and feel like crap. A few minutes of prep and he can munch away all night and put the odds in his favor to feel good tomorrow.

Like most individuals, i tend to ” get snacky” in the evening. To combat a potential snaccident, I often resort to Fiberwise. This stuff is amazing after dinner as a “dessert”. It helps to keep me feeling full and satisfied while eliminating my desire for late night snacks.

Over time, I have developed different hunger patterns and no longer have a desire for evening snacks!

It always matters what you eat! FYI, I have never had anyone deny me entrance when I show up with my own food.

My secret’s out

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I don’t know who needs to hear this but…my secret is out!
I get all of my family’s beef delivered to my home for about
$120 – $130 depending on which cute I select. Yes, and
this beef has:
• no added hormones
• no antibiotics
• no jabs or unwanted vaccines and
• it is humanely raised.

I priced out several other companies and even used a competing company for a long while before I
found this company. In the interest of full disclosure, I have purchased some beef from local farmers when it’s available, or in case we run out. It’s similar in quality, but it is more expensive than this company’s plan.

If you need an option that your budget can afford – this, I found, is hands down the best option.

I haven’t purchase store-bought beef for more than a year, and I’m so thankful that I can honestly say I
I know what is in my meat.

TI encourage you to take care of your family’s wellness wherever you can!

Safer household at a better price

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My friend converted her home in a one-stop shop for $108.
She then went to Target to see how much she REALLY saved.
She scanned comparable items such as Seventh Generation.
The cost was over $200 with her Target Red card!

An interesting item to note is that most of the cleaners in the switchover
are concentrated, meaning they make the equivalent of six bottles of cleaner.

An added plus: is no child proof caps! Every product in this product line is non-toxic
so it is safer for your home. Safer for you and Safer for your family.

Of course having the ability to shop from the comfort of your home is pretty special too.
No heavy containers, bottles or boxes to lug from the store to the car to home..

Oh, another bonus, Target doesn’t give you $100 just to shop with them.

I love shopping with this store! If you haven’t tried them yet, you should!

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Health Benefits of Berberine

I lost count how many posts I have seen recently about Ozempic !

Taking it for weightloss can have negative consequences on your health. I actually know a few people who ended up in the hospital from taking it and they’re not diabetic.

What if there was a natural alternative?

Berberine.

Berberine is a compound found in many plants, including European barberry, phellodendron, Oregon grape, goldenseal, and goldthread. These plants have historically been used to treat everything from infection to sores.  

The first traces of berberine being used medicinally are found more than 3000 years ago, when the barberry plant and its relatives were being cultivated in China and South Asia. The stems, leaves, and bark of the plant were used in a variety of ways. Evidence also shows that berberine-containing plants were used in South America, the Middle East, and Europe to treat different conditions.

What are the benefits of Berberine? I’m hearing a lot of things. From being investigated as a treatment for diabetes; lowering blood pressure and cholesterol to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). 

.One friends doctor put her on these rather than Metformin. Being that I have recently been diagnosed with diabetes, I’m going to give this a try (after discussing with my doctor, of course!) to see if this will be a better alternative for me. In fact, I’m hearing phrases like “Nature’s Ozempic” because it has been shown to lower glucose levels in people with diabetes. Studies show that it helps your body respond better to insulin and prevents your liver from creating more glucose. As a result, people with diabetes may find berberine helps lower their blood sugar levels and help with weight loss..

I found this article from WebMD That goes into more detail about this potential solution:: https://www.webmd.com/diet/berberine-health-benefits

As with any health supplement, it’s best to consult your doctor before you start taking berberine.