Merry Christmas To our Troops Video Light Show

16 December 2011

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This video hits very close to home this year.  My youngest Joined the Marines in Aug and finished Boot in November and our older son just started in Navy Boot this month.  It will be his first Christmas not home with his family.  Our Marine will be here with us for Christmas which we are very Thankful for.

This video was posted on the Navy forum and I thought I would share it with you.

I would like to thank all our Military and their families for their service.

 Merry Christmas to you all.

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“Most Unhealthy Product Of The Year” For Weight Loss

16 December 2011
OK so I got in my exercise yesterday.  I spent 4 hours dashing through the
snow and high winds running in and out of about 6 stores and stopping to fill
the car up with gas.
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The crowds were heavy in about half the stores.  Not many shoppers buying
office supplies or bath and bedding yesterday. Did I mention I hate shopping and
I also hate exercise put them together and it makes the perfect storm a lose,
lose situation. I lose money, patients, calories and time, I could be doing
something I do like to do.
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So as I meandered down each aisle looking for that just right gift for each
person on my list in each store one common new product kept jumping out at me.
I swear they had this thing at ever store.  I just want to say, from a person
that has lost 80 lbs and maintained it for two years now, this product is
getting my award for “Most Unhealthy Product Of The Year”.
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OK you’ve waited long enough my award goes to (drum roll please) The
Emerson Motion Activated Candy Dispenser
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Candy Dispenser
Haven’t you seen this thing everywhere this year? It’s the must have gadget
of the season. Move over old fashioned gumball machines where you had to turn
the knob, now you just wave your hand and candy appears. Doesn’t this country
not already have a problem with eating too much sugar? Now this will just make
it easier for them. This product retails from $20-$50.00.
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Here’s a product description: Entertain in style with
the Emerson Automatic Candy Dispenser. This intelligent candy dispenser not only
looks sleek, but includes a motion sensor which causes candy to dispense
automatically in perfect handfuls. Make movie nights even more special or
modernize your special events. With it’s ergonomic design, the Emerson Candy
Dispenser delivers hard candies, jelly beans, peanuts and more! Combines modern
technology with old time fun. Features 3 different portion settings. Dispenses a
range of snacks and candies. Requires 4 AA batteries (not included).
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If you buy this product I’ll agree that the intelligent one will be the
candy dispenser and only it will look sleek. Good thing they added the 3
different portion settings because perfect handfuls are different for a child,
teen and adult. The only way this product could possible be a healthy choice is
if you filled it with peanuts set it to the smallest portion setting and only
waved your hand under it once a day.  My guess that’s not going to happen.  To
top it off batteries are NOT included.
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On further thought, I think they are going after the wrong market.  The
perfect market for a motion sensor candy dispenser is the front desk of a
restaurant in place of the bowl of pastel mints.  A bowl of mints set out in a
public area is very unsanitary and after many studies they have nicknamed them
pee mints or ur _ _ _  mints.  I don’t make this stuff up people.
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My advice is if you are trying to stay on plan or keep your weight loss off
there are many healthy gift choices out there now go out and find some.
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What gets your “Most Unhealthy Product Of The Year” award of the
year? Leave a comment

Need help in 2012 to lose weight and get healthy?

I can help you.

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Food For Thought From John Maxwell

24 November 2011

I love listening to John’s daily word.

And since today is Thanksgiving and my life  and work now centers around food,

I thought this daily word would be of great value to all my friends.

http://johnmaxwellteam.com/food/

I want to wish you and your family all a Happy Thanksgiving.

Remember to feed your mind, body and spirit.

Medifast Halloween Tricks

26 October 2011

Now for a little Halloween advice.

Dr A has his info below but I have a few tricks of my own.

We all know Halloween is all about the CANDY right? So in order to change the focus I like to think of it as a few hours of exercise and make a game out of it. Each time I hear the door bell ring I jump up and run to the door and give them a candy treat as a thank you to those little ghosts and goblins for giving me a few extra steps in my day. Keep track of how many times you get up or how many kids come to the door or wear a pedometer and see how many steps you took. Our family tradition on Halloween was to have chili and Medifast has chili so I never had to miss that longtime
tradition.

Halloween doesn’t have to be SCAREY!

Dr  Wayne Andersen

When I think of Halloween I think of Candy!!! Loads of it…and that can be
scarier than the goblins toting it around!!! For those of us with a sweet
tooth…what is to become of us on Halloween night?! I don’t want to turn into the
fat lady!

Well, there are a few helpful tips to remember when your sweet
tooth is twitching…..

  1. DO NOT buy any Halloween candy! Or, buy candy that you do not like. It is

    better to give out small packets of pretzels or play-do or fruit roll ups.

  2. Keep in your mind that there will always be candy, but you are choosing to

    improve your health right now, and candy will not help you reach your goal!

  3. Make your own fudgesicles by freezing the chocolate shakes.
  4. Freeze crystal light for a fruity, candy-like desert.
  5. Sugar free jell-O is a great candy-like snack
  6. Do not stay at home on Halloween handing out your treats. Instead, grab a

    bottle of water and take a nighttime walk around the neighborhood to take in all

    the ghoulish sights!

  7. Bring healthy snacks to work (see Healthy Snack list) to keep from being

    tempted by candy in the office.

  8. Cut up a Medifast bar and put it in a baggie. Freeze it for a sweet treat

    later!

  9. A great idea to help keep the piles of candy from going into your children’s

    body…Have them pick out 5 pieces of candy out of their bag and “buy” the rest of

    the bag from them for 10 dollars and then take them to the toy store to get a

    prize! Remember to throw the bags of candy away or give to a shelter!!!!!!

  10. Stay in touch with your Health Coach, he or she can help you stay strong

Remember, a great analogy is the concert pianist… If you were a child, and
you wanted to be a concert pianist (primary goal) you would need to practice
every day (secondary goal), and make choices that may not be your favorite (not
get to play with friends, travel, lessons, miss parties, miss play dates, etc…)
But… you would perform these secondary goals if it helps you to reach your
primary goal.

Well, we are doing the same thing… our primary goal is to lose weight and get
healthy. Some secondary goals are…exercise daily, drink water, stay away from
extra carbohydrates and starches, do not drink alcohol, possibly decide not to
go to some parties, and do not eat Halloween candy! And we will make these
secondary choices because it will help us to reach what is most important to us
right now… to lose weight, feel great, and to look and be
healthy!!

If you are ready to change your life and get healthy

Contact me a Free Take Shape For Life Certified Health Coach

for information on the program and discounts

ihelpweightloss@gmailo.com

 

Medifast To Offer 3 New Meal Choices

19 October 2011

Medifast always introduces new products at BIG TSFL
events and this past week the event was at Sundance in Utah. I attended it last
year and the resort and event are top notch. They introduced 3 new products
photos below. They should be up on the site and ready to order November 15th.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/61607640@N08/6224788389/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/61607640@N08/6224786063/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/61607640@N08/6224748073/

Here is a review from someone that got to try them . The sloppy joe mix is
vegetarian and very good great for a cold winter day.  The chocolate chip cookies are
awesome – everybody who tried them thought they were delicious. The orange
drink is also very good it’s more like a replacement for OJ than shake like.

It’s always great to see new products providing even more options for everyone!

After you give any of the new products a try please let me know what you think of them.

Are you looking for discounts on Medifast foods

and a FREE health coach to help you  on your journey?

Contact me Health Coach Natalie Jo

ihelpweightloss@gmail.com

or visit my site

www.nataliejo.tsfl.com

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On Vacation With Medifast and Take Shape For Life

26 July 2011

Have I told you lately how much I LOVE this program?

I just got back from the National TSFL convention in Orlando.  I was gone for 9 days and I didn’t gain a simgle pound.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The first half of the trip our 23 yr old Daugher Sarah and I did Epcot, Down Town Disney and Blizzard Beach water park. We did a ton of walking in high heat. I went back on the 5&1 so I would always have meals with me and I carried a full water bottle at all times. I had my L&G out each day for lunch or dinner and ended each day like I always do with a Medifast chocolate pdding.

I can’t tell you the energy I felt along with 2500 other health coaches all under one roof. All like minded people with same goal to help get America healthy. When I started coaching back in Aug 2009 there were only 3000 coaches today there are 10,000.  This company is not participating in any resession.

Next year it will be in the DC area at Gaylord National. I hope to meet up with some of my east coast friends out there.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here I am “working” at the pool.

Do you need help getting healthy?

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Contact me for free coaching and discounts on your food.

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New Medifast Foods

22 July 2011

This afternoon at the convention we got to sample the new Medifast Bites BBQ and Pizza.

Well the group I was with agreed that we all liked the BBQ flavor better than the pizza.

According to the pictures They will be ready to order on July 25th.

Order here July 25th

New Medifast foods

21 July 2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I’m at the Take ShapeFor Life Convention in Orlando and this morning we got to try the NEW spiced pancakes and  syrup.  I enjoyed them both.  The pancakes seemed heavier than the ones I make at home.

 

We have been told the new foods should be up on the site tomorrow  www.nataliejo.tsfl.com

A few more will also be added so keep checking back.

 

 

 

 

7 Top Ways To Save Money On Medifast Weight Loss Foods

14 July 2011
As a Health Coach I often hear people saying that the Medifast foods are expensive. Considering what people spend on food monthly if they figure it out many people will save money following the program. On average 5 Medifast meals cost under 12.00 and then you make a protein and veggie meal on your own. Since you always have handy meals to eat every 3 hours you stop going to pick up fast food.  Your food is delivered to your door so you go out shopping less saving money and gas.
Losing weight is investing in your future and hopefully a healthier and happier and longer future. Many clients can get off medications which is a big savings too.
But for those still trying to figure out how to afford it I have come up with my top 7 ideas that will save you money on your Medifast orders.

1. The BeSlim Club

Are you taking advantage of the BeSlim Program and all it has to offer? Do you understand what the BeSlim club is and how it works? Here’s a flyer that explains it all CLICK HERE Yes it is an auto ship but that’s a good thing if you forget to order you won’t run out of food.  You also have full control of what ships and the date it ships on.  If you have any questions or need help placing a BeSlim order just let me know. ihelpweightloss@gmail.com

2. Order by the case

All the Medifast products come in a case too. Order a case of oatmeal and pay only 2.12 per meal. Vary your case orders to build a variety of foods.

3. Order pre-selected variety packs and pay 2.20 per meal instead of 2.36

4. Combine tips

For the best savings you can combine these tips by ordering a variety
pack or by the case and join for free the BeSlim Club and get a 5-10% discount,
free shipping and a free week of food on your first 2, 4 week orders place one
month apart.

5. Each client should order seperate

If more than one person in the house is on the program start an ordering
account for each person for the greatest savings.

6. Refer a new client

Earn referral bonuses for friends and family you send to me to coach.  I
offer 25.00 per new client and place it in your account to be used on your next
order. There is no limit.

7. Stay on Plan

My last and best way to save money on Medifast food is to get into fat
burn and stay there till you reach your goal.  By cheating one day you kick
yourself out of fat burn and it takes 3-4 days to get back in so you not only
wasted money and food but you also wasted your time.

I used this program to lose 88 pounds and I’m keeping it off.

I’m a free certified health coach ready to help you on your weight loss
journey.  You can learn more at http://www.nataliejo.tsfl.com

Contact  me to learn more about discount coupons on our program materials. ihelpweightloss@gmail.com

Weight Loss Journey Continues… Photos of Sparta, WI. Bike Trip

14 July 2011
My photo “activities” continue.
I don’t like the word exercise.

 

 

 

On Sunday my husband loaded up the travel trailer and our bikes and headed
out to the Biking Capital of America Sparta, WI. There were severe weather
warnings early so we waited till they passed.  We pulled in and set up camp and
then headed out for the closest tunnel #1 before dinner. The trail is on an old
railroad track with 3 tunnels.
Tunnel #1 is 1694 feet long, inside it’s totally BLACK you do need a flash
light and you have to walk your bike. Inside it was a cool 60 degrees. There’s a
mist outside the opening.  The big doors were used to keep the snow out for the
trains.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We continued to the town of Kendall took a rest and headed back for dinner.
We rode 10 miles the first day.

We had storms overnight but the sky’s cleared and we were back on the sunny
trails heading the other direction by 10 am.  This time we were heading for
tunnels 2 and 3.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here I am in front of a caboose in Wilton, WI.

 

 

 

Tunnel #2 That white spot is the other end it’s a straight shot.

 

 

 

Tunnel #3 was like a wet and wild water ride.  There was water dripping on
our heads, water under foot and running down the walls.  It felt very good on a
90 + day after riding 15 miles one way.  That was as far as I could go so it was
another 15 miles back. I wish I could say it was an easy ride but for me it was
hard, what looked like a flat trail was hard to go 6 miles per hour a few areas
we coasted going 13 mph but it felt like it was uphill both was and against the
wind in 90 degrees. Once again my legs held up but my butt didn’t.  My husband
thought we should go the 8 more miles to reach Sparta but I assured him I was
fine with NOT reaching the end of the trail. After all that 8 miles turns into 16 more
when you ride home.

 

 

We had our picnic lunch in Norwalk in the shade and I did spot one black
squirrel.  We made it back to camp around 3pm rested and went for a swim in the pool
before dinner. We rode a long 30 miles on day 2.

Just so I could say I was in Sparta the next morning it looked like rain so
we headed out in the truck and drove to Sparta and took some photos.  We also
went to the Deke Slayton museum of space and bikes.  While there we watch a
movie about these two guys that rode a tandem bike from CA to NJ in 7 days. Lon
Haldeman and Pete Penseyres set the record on May 16 1987. Jim and I rode 30
miles in 5 hours the day before now I have a real goal to work towards:)

 

Proof I made it to Sparta!
Here’s one of the bikes the record breakers rode.

So over the two days we clocked in 40 miles of bike riding, some great
photo’s and fun memories forever.

My favorite shot of the trip that’s my husband out front.

I’m holding my own at goal now for 17 months enjoying my NEW healthy lifestyle after losing over 88 lbs.

I wish you new, fun adventures on your weight loss journey.