PV Body now Ellie

I got my shipment for this month.  Sammy wanted to be in the picture which is odd because when you pull out the camera Sammy usually runs....or turns his head the other way.   Now that I look at it, this is not a very good picture.  Sorry, looked way better on my phone.  Well, the top is a pretty purple, a little small but it does fit.  Last month my white top was a little big but fit and they both are medium.  I guess that is the chance I take.  I like the capri's here too.  Will be perfect for when I get back to running.  Yes, I will be running again soon. 

 

So if you didn't see my blog post last month, I signed up for a monthly auto shipment for a workout outfit.  For $49.95 and I get a complete outfit.  I see now, they have the option to let you pick out your outfit.  You can even pick two tops or two bottoms for that price and get free shipping.  I may have to check that out.  You can find this now at www.ellie.com.

 

 

Day 40-42

Health Tip-  Your chances of success are measured by your belief in yourself!!!  With that being said....This is day 42!!!!!!!!!!!! I believed in myself enough to finish my 42 day challenge.  I.  Did.  IT!





1. Read the daily proclamation day and night,  Done

2. Compliment someone each day and say nothing negative about anyone. On Saturday, I complimented a gal at the gas station.  I told her I really liked her hair cut.  She seemed pleased that I noticed.
Sunday, I complimented Sheri for her drive to not miss any jazzercise classes.  She just rejoined us and she is rocking it!  I gave her a big high five!!!
Monday,  I complimented Kris on her fabulous determination to her health.  She is doing a great job and I can noticeably tell the difference.  She is working hard towards her goals and I am very proud of her.

3. Stop eating BEFORE you are full. Follow the special body cleansing program- I am eating a vegan diet. I am only allowed to eat Raw.  Eden diet.  I have eaten nothing "warm" in three weeks.  Going from Raw- to juice- back to raw has given me no comfort in this cold weather.  It was rough at first but I seemed to adapt to it.  I will say one thing...I am going to have that big cup of coffee tomorrow and prolly be on a caffeine high all morning!!  I am also going to eat something warm.  Black bean soup maybe.  Oh the deliciousness. 
Remember the recipe I told you the other day with the avocado?  I made it again today without the olive oil.  I used 1 avocado, half the juice of a lemon, minced garlic (I didn't measure) and mixed it all together in my vitamix.  It was SOOOO good.  I urge you to try different homemade dressing for your salads rather than using that processed junk in the bottles!  It makes a HUGE difference in the salads!

4. Do not get angry, curse or complain. Do not gossip about anyone.  I got angry over the weekend.  I blew it again.  I fail.

5.Give someone something material each day.  Saturday and Sunday, I gave random people lottery tickets.  I hope they win big.  Today, I gave Kris a card and a Cliff bar...wanted her to know I have noticed her effort and it is paying off!!

6. Pray and read scripture for your age in minutes daily.- I pray for 11 minutes in the morning and 11 minutes at night. I also listen to an audio bible for 11 minutes in the morning and 11 at night. Done

7. Drink half myweight in ounces of water.- done I have to drink 72 ounces of water. Done.

8. If you are doing any of these stop. Stop flirting, having affairs, committing fornication, looking at pornography, or communicating with a person who is not your spouse. Nope

9. Wash my face before bed....dry brush before shower....use neti pot in shower....drench my body in oil before drying off in shower. Going good!!


I have lost 16 pounds....I was actually up to 148.6 at one point before my challenge.  I knew I was getting close to 150.  I physically feel SO much better!  I can now say I weight what my drivers license says I weigh!!!  Woot-Woot!!!


My weight is as follows-
Day 1. 146.1
2. 144.0
3. 142.3
4. 142.6
Restart day 1. 143.8
2. 144.2
3. 142.7
4. 142.3
5. 140.9
6. 140.6
7. 140.4
8. 139.8
9. 139.8
10. 137.6
11. 138.9
12. 138.3
13. 138.7
14. 139.6
15.137.6
16. 135.6
17.136.3
18.135.8
19. 135.8
20. 137.3
21. 136.9
22. 135.8
23. 133.7
24. 135.4
25. 133.1
26. 132.9
27. 133.1
28. 133.5
29. 132.1
30. 131.5
31. 130.6
32. 130.5
33. 130.2
34. 130.8
35. 130.6
36. 131.2
37. 131.6
38. 130.9
39. 130.5
40. 130.8
41. 130.5
42. 130.5

Day 35-39

Health tip #45-  ......eat less.  Seems so basic.  But I know it is SO hard when that food is right there!!!  Restaurants gorge us with portion sizes so huge we have forgotten what a true portion size really is.  My advice, use smaller plates and bowls.  You get the illusion of more but satisfaction of less.  You can do it friends.  Push yourself away from the table.  Less is more!

I don't know how I didn't blog all week....it seemed I kept thinking, I will do it in the morning, or tomorrow night and it's been 5 days!!  I haven't given up, in fact, I am almost there!!  I have three more days.  Sat, Sun and Monday!!!!  I have learned so much about myself and what I am capable of.  I will share at the end!

Ok, I'm about to share TMI...remember how I told you if you drink beet juice, you will pee red?!  Well....the last time I drank beet juice was Saturday....by Tuesday, I was still peeing red....and it was starting to hurt.  I remember thinking...man that beet juice stays with you!!!  Then I realized I was starting to get a uti.  I kept trying to pee and I couldn't and then when I did, it hurt.  I called the doc and tried to explain to the nurse but she immediately cut me off as soon as I said I thought I was getting a uti.  I didn't get the chance to tell her, I had been drinking beet juice so it may not be blood.  I really wasn't sure.  One trip to the hospital and one trip to cvs for an antibiotic and I feel much better.  Haven't found out yet if it was blood or beets.  I can just see them in the lab....there is no blood in here....why is this red?! 





1. Read the daily proclamation day and night.  Done

2. Compliment someone each day and say nothing negative about anyone.

Monday-  I complimented my foot doctor.  He does and amazing job and I wanted him to know.  I told him how much I appreciated him but was tired of seeing him.  He told me years ago to go work at Starbucks...much easier on the feet.  I think he just wanted a discount! 

Tuesday- I complimented a friend of mine whom I haven't seen in Years!!  We used to work together at LaPorte Hospital.  It was so GOOD to see her!  She looked great!
 
Wednesday-  I complimented a gal at Target.  I had to take something back and she was very personable and helpful.  This doesn't always happen at customer service and I let her know how much I appreciated her. 

Thursday, I complimented Kathy.  Kathy is struggling to work on her form in Jazzercise.  We went over some techniques and she did an Amazing job.  It was like a light bulb went off in her head and she "got it".  I LOVE THAT!  Feeling confident in your workout is the Bomb!!!  I can't wait to hear how she feels after her first jazzercise class since really focusing on technique. 

Friday- I complimented Missi from Hair Fitness.  She has a new sign outside her shop and it looks AWESOME!!  It is very eye catching!!

3. Stop eating BEFORE you are full. Follow the special body cleansing program- I am eating a vegan diet. I am back on Eden diet.  All raw foods.  The first thing I ate Monday morning after juicing for 7 days was carrots.  I ate three large carrots.  I crunched them loudly.  Good thing Cari wasn't home because she can't stand to hear any noise when anyone eats.  I made an very delicious dressing yesterday to go on my salad. 
1 avocado
juice of 1/2 lemon
tiny bit of olive oil (I didn't measure)
Mix all in blender.  It was REALLY good!!  I have a soft spot in my heart for avocados.  I eat an entire one almost every day.  First thing people think when I say that is, they are SO high in fat!!  It's good fat!  Fat that keeps my hormones in balance....fat that helps to regulate my temperature....a fat free diet is not a healthy diet. 
I just realized after typing the recipe, I am not supposed to have olive oil.  Ooooops, I guess I won't have that again until after my challenge.  It didn't even dawn on me. 

4. Do not get angry, curse or complain. Do not gossip about anyone.  Ok, I got angry again.  Seriously, 42 days without getting angry...I'm not sure that is possible for anyone.  Blew this one again....

5.Give someone something material each day.
Monday-  Cari's friend was in the same class as Hannah the day I gave her a Reese's Egg.  She told Cari she wanted one too so I had Cari take her one Monday.  It was confirmed with a picture and a smile!!  Your welcome Marinda!

Tuesday- I gave Jeri a bamboo plant with a card wishing her lots of luck in her new business adventure.  Jeri is one of my class managers...she opens the building in the wee hour of the mornings before class.  Her and her husband are leasing the Martin's Pizza down town.  They have named it Andi's pizza.  I encourage all of you to order a pizza from her regularly!!!  You can come work it off at Jazzercise :)  They do have amazing cheese rolls.  If you have never tried one, put that on your bucket list!  I hope they are successful!!  Come on it's Friday night...order a pizza and cheese rolls-  219-362-6261.  They are open til 9 tonight!  Help keep a small business alive!

Wednesday- I gave Jackie a book titled "What did I come in here for?"  Hahaha, we are always doing that.  You know, you walk back in the other room to remember what you were doing?  She wasn't feeling well and it showed when she came in to work.  She went home and read her book and ate her Reese's Cup (yep I snuck one of those in!)  I think it helped cheer her up a bit!

Thursday- I gave Christine a Cliff Bar with a pair of Cliff bar socks.  I got the socks as a promo gift and decided to pair it with a Cliff bar.  Cliff bars are one of my go to protein bars.  Christine is doing an amazing job losing weight and she had come to me for advice on what to eat before class to keep her energy up.  My advice was a banana.  She said it helped her a lot.   I like to keep protein bars in my purse for that time when you are getting hungry and don't want to run through a drive thru.

Friday-  I sent my friend, A (short for Angela) flowers.  She had a bad night last night and I wanted her to know how much I love her.  She is an amazing woman, teacher, friend and jazzercise instructor.  I wanted to put a smile on her face! 
I am also taking my juicer over to my friend Berta for her to borrow.  I am excited she is wanting to try it!!  I will have to remember bendy straws.  They are always better with bendy straws.

6. Pray and read scripture for your age in minutes daily.- I pray for 11 minutes in the morning and 11 minutes at night. I also listen to an audio bible for 11 minutes in the morning and 11 at night. Done

7. Drink half myweight in ounces of water.- done I have to drink 72 ounces of water. Done.

8. If you are doing any of these stop. Stop flirting, having affairs, committing fornication, looking at pornography, or communicating with a person who is not your spouse. Nope

9. Wash my face before bed....dry brush before shower....use neti pot in shower....drench my body in oil before drying off in shower.  My skin is GLOWING!!!

My weight is as follows-
Day 1. 146.1
2. 144.0
3. 142.3
4. 142.6
Restart day 1. 143.8
2. 144.2
3. 142.7
4. 142.3
5. 140.9
6. 140.6
7. 140.4
8. 139.8
9. 139.8
10. 137.6
11. 138.9
12. 138.3
13. 138.7
14. 139.6
15.137.6
16. 135.6
17.136.3
18.135.8
19. 135.8
20. 137.3
21. 136.9
22. 135.8
23. 133.7
24. 135.4
25. 133.1
26. 132.9
27. 133.1
28. 133.5
29. 132.1
30. 131.5
31. 130.6
32. 130.5
33. 130.2
34. 130.8
35. 130.6
36. 131.2
37. 131.6
38. 130.9
39. 130.5