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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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!

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