It Does a Body Good!

So I have been on the 90 Day Challenge for 2 1/2 weeks now. Not only have I lost weight (11lbs at the 2 week weigh-in) but at least 4 inches are gone too! 3 from my waist and 1 from my hips!

Something else I've noticed besides the weight loss is how good I feel in general! I have more energy than I did 3 weeks ago, which is wonderful since I am now a stay at home mom with a rambunctious 4 year old and a 3 month old that requires a lot of attention!

The vitamins in the Body by Vi Shakes play a huge role in this! Plus I add 8-10 oz of skim milk per shake which is giving me all this calcium I used to never get. (before doing the shakes I would barely have a sip of milk in a week's time).

I still have a ways to go but I am enjoying the small perks as they come! My face is slimming down and eventually my body will be there! Another thing I've noticed is my hair! It is fuller and shinier than its been in a long time. Usually after having a baby, a woman's hair goes thru hell- falls out, thins out, texture changes all due to the change in hormones but I feel like all the vitamins and nutrients in my shakes are helping to counteract that!

I included 2 pics with this post: one of my face and hair after I had my baby and after I started the shakes... Plus a pic with the nutritional info.

Wanna know more? Visit my site: http://LizzySeay.myvi.net

-with much hope and a lot of prayer

Lizzy
*Sexy or Bust

Why Body by Vi?

Throughout this 1st week on Body by Vi, I have been asked why I decided to do this, so here are 10 reasons...

1) I need to lose weight (duh) and my past efforts have been a mix of successes and failures- this has proven to be a great jump start for me.
2) many of my inlaws are partaking in the 90 Day Challenge so I have plenty of accountability
3) my husband is on board too- and we haven't been on the same page since we both did Jenny Craig (coincidently the one time we were both really successful)
4) it's affordable- less than $2/shake so it works out to be cheaper than our normal grocery bill. And practically cuts our grocery bill in half, if not less!
5) it's delicious! No really- its not chalky or gritty and you don't have to choke it down! And the flavor combinations are endless!
6) it is packed with nutrients
7) I actually feel full when I drink it and I do not long to eat or bite into food because I can still enjoy dinner!
8) I look forward to every shake!
9) the "3 for free" referral program- when you join, and your friends/family/coworkers see your success- they will want to know how they too can lose weight- and if you have 3 friends sign up under your name, your shakes for the following month are free!
10) by being a distributor I can supplement my income and stay home with our girls

Wanna know more? Visit my site: http://LizzySeay.myvi.net

-with much hope and a lot of prayer

Lizzy
*Sexy or Bust

10 week challenge

April 15- June 23
Who is with me? 10 weeks of doing our best at eating right and losing weight!
I just downloaded My Fitness Pal app and love it! I plan on using this as a vital tool in this challenge! I hope you join me :-)

-with much hope and a lot of prayer

Lizzy
*Sexy or Bust

Misshapen

So I had my postpartum doctor appt today- and all is well! Doctor says I can begin physical activity now.
I also found out that with the exception of 1lb I have lost all my baby weight!! I am pretty excited about this, because with Bella I didn't lose all of it and still carry it around! However, before I became pregnant I still had weight to lose. And because of my csection I feel like my body is shaped differently - and I still look about 5 months pregnant.
I still want to attain my goal of 30lbs lost by our July beach trip- which would put me at the lowest I've been since 2009.
My long term goal is to be my ideal weight and size by my 30th birthday in May 2013.
I know it will be hard work, especially being a mother of 2 but many other moms have done it! So why can't I?

-with much hope and a lot of prayer

Lizzy
*Sexy or Bust*

15 weeks till the beach

So posting often is going to be a challenge with this new baby! But I'm going to try!
I created a mini goal- I have 15 weeks until I go to the beach with my family. I would love to lose 30lbs by then...
That's 2lbs a week, which seems doable! However I haven't been cleared to workout yet so right now I have to concentrate on my eating...
This in itself has been tricky- I find myself snacking more than eating meals :-(
I just need to focus! Until next time!

-with much hope and a lot of prayer

Lizzy
*Sexy or Bust*

S.M.A.R.T. Goal

So I'm watching Dr. Oz and he has personal trainer Chris Powell on talking about weight loss. He said we should all make a SMART goal-
Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Realistic
Time sensitive

I like this idea and I am going to come up with my own SMART goal (to be posted soon). He also mentions to try an alternating high carb low carb plan (every other day) with a "cheat day" on the 7th day--- sounds interesting. He claims this will help boost your metabolism and then burn fat.

I definitely will take all this into consideration while I decide my best course of action! Until next post!

-with much hope and a lot of prayer

Lizzy
*Sexy or Bust*

I'm baaaaack!

It's been, oh about 9 months since my last entry... And a lot has changed! I had a baby! Shortly after my last blog back in June 2011, I found out I was pregnant :-)

My focus shifted from weight loss to having a healthy pregnancy. Well I am now 12 days post partum and ready to get back at it!

In the next few days I plan on having a plan set up and in motion. Any and all suggestions and success stories (or failures) welcome!!!

-with much hope and a lot of prayer

Lizzy
*Sexy or Bust*