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Valentine’s Day

Feb 15, 2009

Did you have a nice Valentine’s Day? I did, my husband likes to get all his girls a card and treat on Valentine’s Day. Our 3 daughters love it and expect it and so do I, lol. This year my husband and I went out on a date, it was fun. Dinner, live band a few drinks, very nice indeed. BUT (there is always a but) way too many calories, I have to admit. The place we went had buffet style food that was really good and a chocolate fountain to dip fruit in. Of course I can not just dip part of my fruit in I have to drown it in the chocolate…sigh. I wish I had that resistance in me. But it was soooo good I tell ya! About 9:30 pm we were like, Ok, now what… so we went to a coffee shop that my husband will be playing at in a few weeks had a very good cup of coffee, read the paper, chit chatted then about 10:30 pm I guess we are getting old because we were ready to go home.

When I was in my 20’s I could party all night, close down the bar so to speak, get up go work a double and do it all over again. But now it’s like I have been there, done that in that phase in life and really don’t care to relive it. It seemed fun back then but now I have to get up tomorrow and I don’t like the after party feeling the next day any more… if you know what I mean.

At the coffee shop my husband made a comment that has stuck in my head. We were talking about what’s to come in the next 25 years, our kids grown, college, marriages, grand kids…I will be 66 and my husband will be 76. Its not a question of where will we be in life in the next 25 years; it’s a question of will we be alive in 25 years…whoa that is scary. I am not afraid of what will happen after I die, I know where I am going. My biggest fear is the actual process of dieing. I do not want to go through it. I do not want to take my last breath. I do not want to submit to having the beat of my heart stop. I fear having to experiencing that moment between taking my last breath and waiting to come back to life in eternity. What will it be like, will it be silent and dark, or will I be aware of the surroundings. I guess that is something in life and death that is only to be know when it happens. I hope it won’t happen anytime soon.

In biblical times people lived way beyond the common years of our time. People lived beyond 100 years to 900 years maybe more. That makes me believe that it is still possible to live that long. We have to take a look at how people back then lived and try to live that way. Things that come to mind are. They walked every where, they ate the foods of the season, they went to bed when the sun went down and got up when the sun rose again, they meditated, they stuck together, they worked together, they loved each other… so maybe if I, and you, implemented the things people of that time we could extend our lives beyond what anyone would have believed.

Have a great week friends, until next time…

Camille

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Taste Test Samples

Nov 21, 2008

Hello Friends,

Well we all know the holidays are coming and we all know what that means…FOOD and lots of it. Being less then a week from Thanksgiving, start giving your self a pep talk about enjoying ALL the food in taste test samples. Ummm… did Miss Camille say enjoy all the food? Yes I did, but let’s be apart of the abnormal and NOT gain the average 5 pounds during the holidays at the same time not to be left out or feeling bummed because we can’t have something just because it is not our “diet”.

Here’s what I am going to do… I hope you try it too!

Drink a Designer Whey Shake before going to a party.

Use the smaller plates during the festive meals.

NO before meal picking.

NO testing foods while cooking it.

Load your small plate with sample size pieces of the foods you love during the holidays.

Limit drinks to 2 then only drink water.

Carry my Designer Whey 2GO Packets and bottled water in my car so not to run to fast food while shopping.

Park far away from the store entrances to get more walking in.

Limit the candy intake but enjoy a piece.

Load up on fruit and veggie dishes first, then add the rest of the meal.

Take time for myself to unwind from the stress that comes with the holidays.

Enjoy my family.

Have a great weekend!

Camille from Michigan

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Discipline and an eating plan

Nov 16, 2008

I want to share about discipline in following our eating plan. When I free eat what I want, I eat way too much and extremely way too many calories. Designer Whey has a very cool diet plan. I have known about it for many months but really did not want to discipline myself to sit down, take the time and effort to use the system. I am going to make it a goal this week to really plan out my meals. The DESIGNER Protein Diet even prints out a grocery list…can we get any easier then that??? Now I even save time by not having to make a grocery list. The planning system is adaptable so I can plan my meals along with what my family likes too!

The other thing I need to do is wear my pedometer it helps me realize the lack of exercise I get and it’s exciting to see it roll over with each step, helping remind me how good life is. If you reach the 10,000 step mark, that is 5 miles a day. There have been several days that I would get about ¼ of that…no wonder I am struggling to lose this weight for as long as I have carried it! It is not rocket science on how to lose weight…the bottom line is you have to burn more calories then what you eat…there is no getting around that. There is no magic pill because I have tried them all. It is disciple and self worth that will help you become the healthiest

Check it out! Use the system.

Plan a program that works for you. The only diets that fail are those designed for everyone… we are made unique, we like different tastes, flavors and cooking styles. It just makes sense to create your own diet that works for you. We know what helps us lose weight; we all have lost hundreds of pounds. Use your knowledge. One plan says get back to the basics, fresh fruits, veggies, and good quality protein. Stay away from processed foods and sugar. Use natural sweeteners if you need them. Drink plenty of water, at the very least 64 ounces.

Can we lose weight and keep it off? YES WE CAN!

Ps. It is snowing here today…wake me up for summer.

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YES WE CAN!

Nov 14, 2008

It just seems I have no time for anything and I need my blog to help me keep accountable. I need my readers supporting my journey. In the past the 30 pound mark has been a turn back to gaining mark and I want to avoid that. I am still using my Designer Whey products, which I love! I need to get a new boost of excitement and kick my butt in gear. I need to increase my activity levels.

I feel so guilty as my oldest daughter is struggling too…and the fact it that she is practicing what I have taught her…that is hard to take in…yet, I can’t figure out why that does not motivate me…my goodness, its my girl and I am responsible for her health. I make the food, I buy it. I have no right to not teach her a healthy way to live. Hard to do when I myself have never accomplished that. All I can do is to keep trying.

I am still working at it. Never give up. Can we lose this weight?…YES WE CAN!

Hope this finds you well. Have a blessed day.

Camille from Michigan

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I made my 30 lb Goal!

Nov 4, 2008

Hello Friends,

I know it seem like I fell off the face of the earth but I am here. My computer had been disconnected as we remodel one room and moved me to my own area that way no one has to look at my piles… DON’T TOUCH my piles is my motto. That involves also moving the cables and cords; it’s not a simple task of just moving the computer.

We ripped out carpet thinking we had beautiful wood floors under the carpet until we got half way across the room… so now instead of an easy job we are going to have to strip and sand the oak floors… but it will be worth it! I should have warned you all I would be off line but when hubby decided to move my desk it was a take it down now thing.

Good news. I have finally made my 30 pound goal. It sure seemed like moving a ton of bricks, one at time…but my persistence paid off. I like to make goals of 10 pounds at a time so towards the 40 pound mark I am off! I also took a vegan cooking class which is very interesting. I am not vegan but it was fun to explore different taste and most of the food was really great tasting so that helps make it fun to try.

I just love my 2GO packets, I tell ya, you should carry them in your car… then the decision to grab some fast food is all ready made. The 2GO packets are very fast indeed, open a bottle of water then a packet of your favorite 2GO flavor (I like the orange or berry flavors), pour it in and shake… though I will warn you… don’t pour the powder if your window is down and the wind is blowing! You will have powder all over you and the car.

My kids love trick or treating but it really makes it difficult for those of us trying to lose weight and here comes our kids a huge bag of treats. My kids are generous. They know I love Snickers and Reeses, though this year they only shared a few since “…you’re on a diet, Mom”, “…you only get 3″. Which I was kind of glad because when they are gone they are gone. Ya right, I did find my self sneaking an extra treat…shame on me! It seems Halloween starts the seasons of gaining weight. Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year then Valentine’s, all holidays where candy and food are involved… UGH…good thing we have our Designer Whey Products to keep us in line with NOT gaining all the weight we usually would.

I sure hope this finds you well,

Camille from Michigan

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Almond Milk

Oct 20, 2008

Have you ever tried almond milk? I did and to my surprise I like it better then milk! Great in cereal. It taste really close to milk, same color, but not as thick nor does it cause phlegm. Nothing like soy milk…to me YUCK…well, the chocolate soy is ok.

Today I made Designer Whey Chocolate Peanut Carmel and I used the almond milk instead of regular milk or water. Can we say snickers bar? Yes, the taste reminded me of a snickers bar…HALLELUJAH!!! ok, I am in heaven!

Maybe Designer Whey needs to come up with candy bar flavors… like twix- chocolate, cookie, carmel – heath bar- chocolate, toffee, or maybe cookies flavors- girl scout mint-chocolate, peanutbutter nuttters, chocolate chip sure might appeal to the teens …

Friends you need to walk every day, get pedometer and get in 10,000 steps a day, it makes a difference…

Have a great night,

Camille

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A Bad Day

Oct 16, 2008

Today seemed like a bad day. I just could not keep in control . I ate cookies, 6 of them, a big bowl of popcorn fully loaded, 2 bowls of cereal… of course the guilt after words is hard to deal with… like why did you do that to yourself??? I have no reason. It was a nice day, just seemed over whelming. I tend to do everything for everyone but myself. Then get in a pity mode because nothing is left for me. House is trashed…ya think the family would pitch in and help get it back in order…NOoooo cuz mom/wife always takes care of it. To all the kids and spouses out there…sometimes mom is tired and ya need to pitch in to help her out!

Well, there I feel better… Think I will make me a shake even though I don’t need the calories after my pity party…but tomorrow is a new day…

Camille from Michigan

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Nutritional Health

Oct 13, 2008

Sometimes it feels like ground hogs day!

I am taking a nutritional health class. It includes vegan style cooking, though I am not vegan I thought it would be fun to lean how to cook some dishes. Most if it’s been really good tasting. They also give health lessons on how to avoid various diseases and keeping healthy. One thing said was very interesting. If you are coming down with a cold or the flu to cut out ALL sugar for a few days and you will get better faster then ever. Sugar in any form slows down our body’s ability to produce the good bacteria that kills viruses.

I really wanted to have something sweet this evening…good thing I did not have anything except my Chocolate Peanut Caramel Designer Whey Powder Mix. I whipped up a thick shake and it satisfied the craving…whew… I am so happy I found Designer Whey. I even have my neighbors using it too!

I hope you all have a pleasant evening. I will close with this…when you have a crave drink your whey!

Camille from Michigan

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Try this!

Oct 10, 2008

Happy Friday Friends,

YUMMY!!!

You have to try this, it is sooooo tasty. Your mouth just waters with the intense flavor burst, satisfying the sweet tooth, plus the natural fiber of mango…priceless.

1 ripe mango, peeled and sliced

½ ripe banana

½ cup Almond Milk

1 pack Protein 2GO Orange Mango flavored

6-8 ice cubes

Put in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy…WOW! If you love push-ups or orange cream popsicles this is the concoction for you! I had this for breakfast and I felt great after! Like taking in a huge breath of fresh air.

Have a great weekend!

Camille from Michigan

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Acid Reflux

Oct 8, 2008

Hey…Hey…Hey…Friends

Weighed in and finally the scale moved! 3 pounds gone…imagine 3 pounds of butter removed from your body ). 1 more pound until the 30 pound mark which, if I had not gained a pound I would be there…darn, should have went to the bathroom right before weigh in…When I hit the 30 pound mark I will post in the forum some start pictures and current pictures.

Acid Reflux…I learned one of the reason over weight folk suffer from this condition is that our stomachs are not aligned properly. When you have a protruding gut it pulls your stomach out of alignment therefore food can not digest properly or in a timely manner. I used to down a bunch of Tums or Rolaids before bed in hopes of making it through the night with out waking up to the sour taste and burning in my throat feeling. I am not sure if Designer Whey has made this study but I think they might want to consider it. When I have my whey shake before bed instead of an unhealthy snack like chips or ice cream, I sleep through the night! I do not get an acid reflux attack. I conclude that the Designer Whey product must digest easily and has some kind of anti-acid effect, at least for me. Ah, a commercial…happy lady sleeping peacefully with an empty glass next to her from a Designer Whey mix she drank just before bed… then in another house, poor lady waking up every few hours popping anti-acids in her mouth, looking tired and angry… Hey, I will play the happy lady! LOL

Well, I am up early this rainy fall morning so I think I will go to the bathroom and lose that pound…just kidding…I know… I have a weird sense of humor…but hey, that is me.

Camille from Michigan

PS…a shake is ‘whey’ better for you then that ice cream!

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