I did not even want to look back to see how long since my last post, but I did. Yeah...it's been a few months. ;) And I've had a few questions from people who see me on a fairly regular basis...thank you for keeping me accountable! Even though I've just been playing around with weight loss lately (translation: not even pretending to take it seriously), I do appreciate you asking me how it's going. It reminds me to keep going. :)
I've done some exercise here and there, but not nearly as consistent as I should be. I've found some pretty convenient excuses for why I can't...headache, up too late the night before, I can go later in the day (but never do), not feeling well, etc. And I'm not even going to pretend that my eating has been anywhere near what it should be...with the exception of a single week. The funny thing is...it was the very week I usually binge the most...and I'm pretty sure every woman knows exactly what I mean - that lovely week that shows up once a month and wrecks all kinds of havoc on our bodies and emotions! Yeah...I see those heads nodding in agreement! You have those too, don't you? ;)
So...you may be wondering what was different about that week this time around? The ironic thing is that there was only ONE thing different...and it was something I never would have suspected would actually make a difference! A friend of mine sent me a little packet of a new product to try. The packet included 3 sticks of a drink powder similar to the Crystal Light On-The-Go sticks, and 3 little pills. She had told me about this product several times before and I'd watched the weight literally melt off of her via Facebook (she lost 35 pounds in 3 months)...so, although I was skeptical, I was also intrigued!
Now, let me say, I've tried just about every weight loss plan, fad, supplement, etc. out there with not much luck or success (obviously)...mostly because I just enjoy eating good food WAY too much and I usually end up feeling deprived when I try to diet. I'm also not a fan of adverse side effects...so if a supplement causes stomach cramps or excessive visits to the bathroom, it's not going to happen for long (translation: the first time it happens, I'm done!). I just don't have time for that. So, I really wasn't holding out a lot of hope for this product...but, Jami took the time to send it to me and I knew she'd want a report, so I was at least willing to give it a try...totally expecting to tell my friend it didn't work, but don't feel bad because nothing does for me. ;)
Well...I was in for quite a surprise! My first surprise was when I fixed the first drink mix...it actually tasted REALLY good! I found myself looking forward to it each morning (and wanting to drink it more than just once a day). I started noticing some other things, too...more energy, less hunger, fattening food and sodas losing their appeal, and I just generally felt better about myself (most likely due to the increase in energy and lack of junk food). At the end of the three days, I'd actually lost a whole pound. Now, a pound might not sound like much to you...and certainly isn't much in the grand scheme of the total amount I need to lose...but considering the ONLY thing I consciously did differently during those three days was take the product, I find it quite amazing! I didn't restrict my diet at all...but I noticed I got full faster. I didn't exercise...but I did notice I had more energy, so instead of laying down to relax while the little boys took their afternoon nap, I was up getting things done. I didn't plan to give up fast food or sodas...but I lost my taste for them. I really was pleasantly surprised! :)
When my samples ran out, I actually missed them. Most of all, I missed how I felt while I was taking them. I told my friend how much I enjoyed the samples but wasn't sure I could afford it. That's when she suggested I start selling it, and consequently could get it at a discount. I told her I'd think about it and talk it over with my hubby...and then I started doing some research. What I found out was that this supplement was originally designed to help diabetics get their blood sugar under control. It was not originally developed as a weight-loss supplement (that was a secondary consideration). In their study, all seven of the diabetics in the trial not only lost weight, but lowered their blood sugar to a normal range. This was of particular interest to me because diabetes runs in my family and considering my current condition, could be an issue I could have to deal with down the road if changes aren't made. I also found out through my research that the company has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and I couldn't really find anything negative about it online. So, I talked it over with David (who had also noticed a change in me while I was on the supplement)...and we decided I'd go for it! :) David said he'd like to try the product too.
What is this supplement? It's called Plexus Slim and it is all-natural. The 3-day trial I had (and what I'll be doing again starting tomorrow, now that my starter kit has arrived) is the Accelerator and the Plexus Slim drink mix combo. The best part of it is that I take the Accelerator with breakfast and then drink the drink mix after I finish my morning coffee (usually mid-morning). That's really all there is to it. So many times, I have gotten frustrated with products that required me to take it 30 minutes before every meal. That's just not practical for me...I'm barely awake 30 minutes before breakfast and I never really know what time I'll get to eat lunch or dinner. And, I'm basically a rule-follower, so if I can't do it right, I pretty much don't do it. But this, I can handle. :)
I've seen some of the testimonials on the Plexus Facebook testimonial page of others who have taken the product...and the average weight loss is about 1-2 pounds per week, which is really where it should be. There are people who were 300+ pounds a year ago who are now at a healthy weight because of how Plexus has helped them. :) This really encourages me...and I can't wait to give my own testimonial! :) If at any point you are interested in trying the product yourself, let me know. Otherwise...just stay tuned! I'm hopeful that my posts on this blog will become a lot more regular in the near future! :)
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