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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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Very Sweet Smoothie

Oct 6, 2008

Just another manic Monday….

Wow Friends, I am just amazed at how fast time flies…just goes to show you that we must make the best of the present time, let go what has passed and plan for our tomorrow. We have been so busy I forgot to blog! UGH… Well, rest assured I did not forget about my ‘Designer’ friends.

My 16 year old is just like her mommy…she loves sweets… not a horrible thing if you can control it…she came up with this very sweet smoothie…

6 oz water

1 small banana

¼ cup strawberries

1 2GO light and lean mixed blueberry

Place all in the blender add ice to your liking and enjoy…

It is sweet, that is for sure…but hey, if kids like it…give them their ‘whey’! I bet you could freeze it and make a great frozen treat…hmmm I’ll have to try that!

I seemed to be stagnant in my weight loss…not gaining not losing…it is frustrating but my fault… got to stick to my plan and goals. I sure wish more friends would join me in the weight loss forum here at Designer Whey. Come on in and join me, let’s support each other on the journey to health.

Blessings to you all,

Camille from Michigan

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Whey Products are Great

Oct 1, 2008

Happy Hump Day Friends!

October…whoa…and here in Michigan it’s starting to get a bit nippy in the morning. Even turned on the heat! I grew up in Marquette MI and I tell ya it gets cold there.

I tried the Weight Control Chocolate flavored mix. When they say “Quick Easy” they are telling the truth. This mixed easy with just a spoon, no clumps or chunks and tasted pretty good too. I really like the powders in ice water. The chocolate reminds me of that Yoohoo chocolate drink and the strawberry 100 calorie reminds me of SoBe Lizard drink but ‘whey’ better for you. That’s for sure! I think Designer Whey products are great. I recommend all my friends to try them. OK, Designer Whey…here is my inventions with your products…100 calorie snack packs, kids drink boxesJ, frozen treats and pudding mixes. Let me know when you have them done so I can buy some.

Have a blessed day drinking your whey!

Camille from Michigan

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Women’s Protein

Sep 23, 2008

Hey Friends,

I just tried the Aria Women’s Protein and it really tastes good! I came across the Aria vanilla flavor at our local store and of course saw the Designer Whey label and bought some. I discovered a new favorite meal shake; to me it tasted like banana nut bread.

1 cup water

2 scoops Aria

1 small ripe banana

Dash of cinnamon

Drop or 2 of Almond extract

Ice to your liking

Place all in a blender then enjoy!

Have a blessed day and be sure to drink your whey!

Camille from Michigan

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