I hope you all had a blessed Easter! I had a great, relaxing weekend full of good food, family time, and reflecting on the great sacrifice that our Lord made for us over 2,000 years ago. (SO thankful) Also, missing my hunny. He was with me to celebrate last Easter. School's almost over though, we can make it.
Now, you'll notice that the "s" in the title above is in parentheses. I have plenty of 'things' that I could share with you today that I am indeed loving as of late. One, as of late is ranked much higher - therefore deserves it's very own post.
1. ViSalus
http://mjpankhurst.bodybyvi.com/
Last year was one of the most diffucult years I faced in my life - physically, my body felt like I had aged probably 10-15 years if not more. I spent 9 months and ALL my vacation time in bieng passed from doctor's office to doctor's office, undergoing sleep studies, hearing the words, "I really don't know what's wrong," from way to many medical professionals to count. I was exhausted 24 hours a day. I had ZERO energy. I felt like a lazy failure. I was depressed even in the midst of what should have been the happiest time in my life.I was frustrated. To say the very least.
I finally came to a point where I gave up on the doctor's appointments, test running, and prescription drugs that never worked. I was racking up medical bills with no answer in sight, and I needed a break.
Confession time:
My entire life I have eaten what I wanted when I wanted to. No matter how bad it was for me. If I craved fast food, I got in my car and satisfied myself with a trip through the drive-thru. I became addicted to satisfying my every whim for food. I LOVE food. And because as a "youngin," I never gained a pound - what did it matter that I was living such a self-destroying lifestyle?
Did I ever consider the fact that this lifestyle was catching up with me, and may be what was causing all these issues that had become medically undefinable? Yes. Did I listen to that ever-looming reality? No way. Trust me, it is embarrassing to admit such a thing. But I'd wager that more than half the individuals that will read this post will more than be able to identify with this.
So now, it is very important that you listen to what I am about to tell you...
About 3 months ago, my Dad came to me with a request. He was going to begin a challenge program with a company called ViSalus. I had heard of this program, in fact, there were several people that I knew well who were apart of it as well - but like anyone who had been through what I had... I was more than skeptical. What surprised me was, Dad didn't seem to be at all. He asked me to go on this challenge with him. He needed to lose at least 30 pounds for the sake of his heath, and for me it was just something to try that might help make me feel better. What did I have to lose, right?
As of last week, Dad is 27 pounds lighter and feeling amazing. As for me, it's been a bit tougher to stick to the program since I don't have his "pitbull" personality, but do I feel better? Holy moly, do I! I honestly cannot remember ever feeling better in my enitre life. I have the energy I need daily, with some to spare, and you know why? Because I am giving my body the nutrients it needs to function properly! This isn't about dieting. It's not about some heinous work out program that only an olympian could even try to accomplish. It's about replacing the JUNK that you put into your body now, for something that will fuel your body to do what it is supposed to. AND it costs less than you would spend going to McDonalds, or dare I say it, Chic Fil A to fill your body with junk that only makes you feel tired and slow.
The link above is my challenge website. Curious? Go on and just watch the videos. There are tons more stories like mine and Dad's. And, of course, if you'd like more information about taking the challenge as well - Ask! What do you have to lose?
Melissa
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