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…and I’m back ON the wagon

The holidays were killer. Ben coming home to live with us after being away for ten years were worse. From Paris to the Sundance Film Festival I’ve been on the go and either eating on the run, or sitting down in sumptuous restaurants. It was FUN, I’m not ashamed to say that…but I’ve put back about seven of the pounds that I took off last year (and I hadn’t even finished losing all of the weight). So it’s BACK  ON THE WAGON for me once again.

I loved the plan that I was using before and yes I did lose weight, but you know me…I’m always game to try something new.  Plus, not every plan is best for every person…so, I’m willing to be the guinea pig (that sounds so wrong) and dedicate my life to trying different methods, all for the sake of Champagne Living.

Amway asked me to try their Nutrilite Weight Management program. It all began with a “genetic test” to determine the best course of action for losing weight for MY needs.  When the results came back, my heart sank. I was to be put on the carb reducer plan.

REDUCE MY CARBS???  Are they kidding? I’ll reduce fats, I’ll reduce sugar, I’ll reduce calories…but, if you’re taking my carbs you’re in for a fight. Thankfully, I looked over the actual diet and carbs weren’t completely taken away, just reduced. Still, looking over the diet, I’m a bit concerned. While my last program was EASY, this one involves a lots of supplements, meal replacement bars, snack bars, etc. All I can say is that if I have to give up dining out and fill my handbag with carb blockers, fiber and supplements…it better work. Plus, I already take supplements (D3, Fish Oil, DHEA, etc. in fairly high dosages per my bioidentical hormone doctor).

Still, the option of being energized, feeling full and blocking excess carbs is VERY appealing.  So, I’m taking a deep breath, heading to the grocery store to buy the food on my list for the week, hopping on the scale and starting yet AGAIN. Day 1 is coming up and my journal spells out what I should eat, along with what Amway Nutrilite supplements to use with each meal. Luckily the guide includes food exchange lists, so if I watch what I order, I should still be able to dine out fairly easily.

1-2-3-GO!

Health is the goal – losing weight is a benefit of striving for it.
Your best healthy self is just waiting to be discovered.
If you want to live with the confidence and security that you’re doing
everything you can to ensure good health – now and in the future –
there’s no time like today to start. Set small goals and build from there –
even losing 10% of your current weight helps to decrease health risk
factors and start you on the path to lasting weight loss.

Product was received to facilitate this review and continuing updates about this program. All opinions are my own.


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About Zipporah Sandler

Zipporah Sandler AKA Zippy is a lifestyle and travel specialist who after living everywhere from Providence to Paris found herself suddenly residing in South Florida (something she swore she’d never do).

Whether it be San Pellegrino water or Louis Roderer Cristal, Zippy suggests that you keep your life sparkling and your glass full.

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Comments

  1. Virginia from That Bald Chick says

    January 26, 2012 at 10:57 pm

    I’m climbing back on the wagon, myself. Good luck!

  2. Melissa Au says

    January 26, 2012 at 11:02 pm

    Good luck! I’m slowly trailing behind the wagon. Hoping to eventually catch up and climb on!

  3. Tammy says

    January 27, 2012 at 8:33 am

    Good Luck. I’ve reduced my carbs, and it wasn’t easy.

  4. April Decheine says

    January 27, 2012 at 12:28 pm

    Good luck, I look forward to hearing more!

  5. Zipporah says

    January 27, 2012 at 1:40 pm

    That’s the hardest thing for me to do, since my comfortable diet is higher in carbs, low fat.

  6. Courtney says

    January 27, 2012 at 11:16 pm

    Good luck!! Can’t wait to be able to tone again.. Right now I’m working on baby.. 😉

  7. Toni says

    January 28, 2012 at 4:13 am

    I need to gt on the wagon myself. You’ll do great

  8. Susan says

    January 31, 2012 at 10:33 pm

    I am looking forward to following you on this weightloss journey! I am joining you as a guest blogger at busymommy. Susan

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