Day 48: Lost and Found.

Look what I found when I was cleaning out my purse a few moments ago:

I have never used this card.  As you may or may not know, I had gastric bypass surgery 5.5 years ago.  I was handed this card along with my liquid pain medication after my surgery.  Besides 2 follow-up appointments, I have had no contact with Barix Clinics nor have they had any with me.

While I have never had problems ordering smaller portions or from the children's menu, this card is a reminder that the surgery was just that: a quick fix.  I had no follow up and no care for me at all.  I was pressured into having the surgery when my Mom was laying in the ICU.  "Your insurance approval will only last a month or so.  Do it now or never." - My nurse/salesperson from Barix

While I have no regrets about having the surgery, I wish the timing was different.  I was not mentally prepared and I had no support following the rearrangement of my guts.  I did  not enjoy my weight loss and was sick for much of my first year.

Only since I have chosen health as my lifestyle, has my life and attitude changed. 

I feel good.
I help others.
I work to live, not the other way around.

This is no pipe dream. 

My vehicle for change has been  Advocare.  There is no shame in my game.  I wish I had discovered this product and company 20 years ago.  But, in life, there are no do overs.

There is: DO NOW.

Since discovering Advocare, I have lost 16 pounds, re-discovered old friends and earned nearly $900 in my first two pay periods!  No lies, no hiding, no shame.

What have I LOST: Weight, Negativity and quick fixes.

What have I FOUND: Passion, Energy, A Plan "B" Income, Health and Happiness.

Life is Good.  Love, Kris

Gentle Cleanse?

We just got off of our kick-off for the 24 day challenge.  I am so excited.  Earlier, Clay and I sat down and talked about:

1. Health Goals - I would like to lose  22 pounds overall and Clay would like to lose 65 overall.

2. Income - We would love for Clay to be able to quit his job and replace his income.  We will still need benefits and I love helping people so I really want to continue with my current career.

What am I excited about?  The opportunity to talk about this so called Gentle Cleanse.  The last time I did a cleanse was before my gastric bypass surgery.  I was "all blowed out."  Here's hoping for more gentle and less cleanse. 

Until tomorrow?

Love and cleansing,

Kris and Clay

http://www.advocare.com/24daychallenge/