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Wednesday, December 17, 2014

2014 Clean Eating Challenge Testimonials


Each month, I get to lead a new team of people through Arbonne's life changing Clean Eating Program. And, each month, I get to celebrate with my team as they change the way they look at food, lose weight, reduce or eliminate medication, start to exercise, and the list goes on. I could talk all day about the benefits of this program, but instead, I will share some testimonies that I have received over this last year because these amazing journey's speak for themselves ...

  • "Feeling better overall! Love the protein shakes especially after my workouts, they don't make me sick like whey and others have in the past. Cleaning up my eating has changed my daily routine for the better and now I find myself reading everything I can about nutrition. I have such an interest in nutrition now."
  • "It's getting easier to choose not to give in to cravings."
  • "Feeling great!!! Have not had my 4-5 cups of daily coffee. Have stuck to my detox tea and doing good on my healthy eating."
  • "My main reason for doing this is to see if I can reduce the number of migraines I have (3-4 per week). While I haven't been completely pain free, I haven't taken medicine for two weeks and that's a huge deal!"
  • "Amazing what our bodies can do when we give it what it needs."
  • "Mom lost 10 lbs and 3 inches. Her blood sugar levels are much better. I lost 10 lbs and 7 inches and got to quit taking my medicine for stomach issues."
  • "Energy was great during the challenge!"
  • "My family had a reunion for my granddad's 90th birthday party. Many of the friends and relatives that came hadn't seen me for a year or more. To my surprise, I actually got quite a few compliments on how great I looked!! Now ... this really flattered me, but it also puzzled me, because I hadn't lost any weight. I didn't get into the challenge to lose weight. I just desperately wanted to FEEL better and BE healthy. And I do feel better. I feel amazing! But, since I was curious, I asked my mom to help me understand what others might be seeing. As always, she gave me some clarity. I just look HEALTHY! I don't feel sluggish, so I'm not slumping ... I hold myself higher. I don't feel lethargic, so my eyes are clear and brighter. My skin has color, instead of my usual pasty pale complexion. My hair is even healthier!"
  • "Last night I put my new found stamina to the test ... I took a Spin Class at Lifetime Fitness (YIKES)! First of all, I do not exercise, nor have I ever. I am not an athlete. I was never a cheerleader. I have never played sports. When balls come my way, my instinct is to duck in fear. It was ROUGH, but I made it in one piece. I'm going back! Who says you can't be physically fit for the first time in your 30's?"
  • "I've taken what I learned from my month of clean eating, tweaked it a bit for the long haul, and managed to keep the pounds and inches off. I may not be 100% 'clean' but I'm probably 80% and have made some real, permanent and most importantly, manageable changes. I'm no longer counting calories, steps or heart rates to quantify my progress. I'm making progress by the way I feel. It's very freeing to no longer be controlled by numbers and gadgets."
  • "I've found that cutting gluten and dairy isn't that difficult."
  • "I am an avid runner and was interested in 'kicking it up a notch' on the nutrition side (thanks to the eye opener statement of 80% nutrition and 20% fitness). So, I accepted the challenge. But I experienced results I didn't expect! I have struggled with cystic acne for over 15 years and through this challenge, I now have clear skin!" 
  • "I learned to love protein shakes and rice chips and gluten free pasta. I learned that I don't really need refined carbs and sugars to be satisfied. I learned that it's ok NOT to have potatoes with every meal. I learned how to bake all kinds of gluten-free snacks and found that almonds and coconut make everything better. I learned to like hot tea in place of my evening glass of red wine. What I missed: coffee. I'm definitely taking coffee back, but not in excess. One cup in the mornings before my workout is enough. I lost a few pounds, a couple of inches, and I gained some willpower over cravings."
  • "Not only are my blood sugar, blood pressure, and arthritis greatly improved ... I have been on a 3 year schedule to check my colon. Without giving too much information, I will tell you that I received a good Colonoscopy test result. I only had one polyp where 3 years ago, I had multiple polyps. I talked to the nurse when she called to check on me. She said my good eating was what helped. The fiber in the shakes and in the food we eat is making a big internal difference. I figured something was up when I was told last time to come back in 3 years (commonly you test every 5 years). I wasn't told then, but was told this time that having multiple polyps puts you in the high risk category to develop colon cancer. Now, I have been taken off the high risk notice and don't have to test again for 5 years! The benefits just keep showing up with this Life Change we have made in our eating habits."
  • "My most dramatic change has been my 'mommy tummy' that I have struggled with since baby #3."

Protein Testimonials:
  • "I'm a protein powder 'snob' and I've tried pretty much everything, and nothing tastes as good as the Vanilla vegan protein!"
  • "Arbonne's protein powder is the bomb. No others even come close."

The holiday's are a hard time to think about changing your diet, and I understand that. But, I'm asking you to make your health a priority, and decide RIGHT NOW that you will join my January 2015 team. The first of the year is notorious for health changes so lets do this together! 





Please listen to this call to hear details about the Challenge. The call is approximately 10 minutes long and worth every second of your time.
712-775-7399 Code 807693# Reference #


Participants have access to a FREE 4 Week Menu and Shopping Guide, as well as weekly coaching calls and a private Facebook support page. We are giving away a $100 Arbonne gift basket to the winner of the highest percentage of weight lost as well as cash prizes to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners of the point tracking system, which is based on following a set of healthy rules, not weight loss! 

Arbonne has provided a handful of Special Value Packs that allow you to get the Nutrition pack for 40-50% off, but these packs will expire on Dec 31st! This is a great time to try the challenge at an amazing discount. The retail price of the package is $367, but you’ll be able to get it for 40-50% off along with a free sign up item ranging from $50-$100. All items have a 45 day money back guarantee so you can go through the entire program and return your items if you’re not satisfied. I’ve never had to make a return, but the option is there.


The Special Value Nutrition Package consists of:
2 bags of protein (chocolate and vanilla)
2 boxes of fizz sticks (citrus and pomegranate)
2 boxes of detox tea
1 bag of fiber
1 digestion plus
1 7-day body cleanse

Please email me if you would like to hear more about the January 2015 challenge: morrison25@cox.net. Orders need to be placed by the end of December to take advantage of the 40-50% discounts and to receive the kit in time for the Jan 5th start date. I can't wait to add YOUR testimonial to this list!




Tuesday, December 16, 2014

BRCA: Return to Normal Activity

"Return to normal activity" were the beautiful words I heard today! I had my 5 week post surgery follow-up with my Plastic Surgeon and I'm released to resume normal activity. I do have to be cautious, but I'm FREE!!! I had to celebrate with a delicious Mocha Rockecchino from Rocket Brothers. Yum!



As I went down the 10 flights in the elevator, my eyes filled with tears. Released.  I've waited to hear those words for 11 months ... and 10 days. It was that long ago that I got a call from my OB saying that I had the BRCA2 gene. Life would never be the same. What a year it has been. I still have a follow up with the Breast Specialist in January and a follow up with the Plastic Surgeon in February, but no more surgeries or lengthy healing times. I've said it before and I'll say it again, I'm blessed. This journey has opened my eyes to a LOT of things. I've grown in my faith. I've grown in my compassion toward others. I've grown an inner strength that I knew was there, but it was never tested to this level. I've met some amazing women on a similar journey as mine. Overall, my life is better!



Highlights from today's appointment:
  • I'm RELEASED!
  • I had some inner stitches make their way to the surface of both breasts so those were removed. Why is it that every time that happens, it's on a part of my boob that has feeling as opposed to a numb spot?! Ouch! The rest of the inner stitches should dissolve over the next 6 months, but if more surface, I'll go into the office to have them removed.
  • I have to continue rubbing lotion on my scars at least twice a day, including the 4 scars I have from the drains after the surgery in July. The drain areas were tender for months so I'm just now able to work on them. The purpose of the lotion is to keep scar tissue from forming under the incisions that are healing. 
  • I have to keep pushing my implants toward the center to get them to loosen up. They're in the right spot, but they need some tweaking (per my doctor). Seriously, pushing them to the center is the last thing on my mind so I'm letting gravity do it's job when I sleep on my sides at night. So far, so good!
  • Over the next few months, I could start to feel shooting pains, like needles, in both breasts. This process won't be comfortable, but it will be a sign that feeling is returning to the breasts. There's a chance that it will only come back a little, on one side and not the other, or not at all. We shall see. I'm praying for complete restoration of feeling because having a numb chest just feels weird!
  • Per my doctor, I can't wear an under wire bra because I can't feel parts of both breasts and he doesn't want the wire rubbing a raw spot since I can't feel it. Makes sense. 
  • I can finally wear my seat belt the correct way! Since my surgery in July, I've had to put the shoulder belt behind me in case I was rear ended and the strap did more harm than good. 
  • I can slowly return to soccer, boot camp, and running. I know that I will be exhausted since I haven't worked out in 8 months, but I'm VERY ready to get back in the swing of things. 

To my family and friends: THANK YOU! Those two words don't seem adequate enough, but they're very heartfelt. Thank you for taking care of me, my kids, and my husband. Thank you for babysitting, for bringing us meals, for cleaning our home, for sending us gift cards, for driving me to appointments, for listening to me complain and rejoice, for gentle hugs, and for surrounding us in prayer. We were overwhelmed with support this past year, and we are forever grateful for the army that God placed around us to endure these last 12 months. You're kindness was not overlooked and it will never be forgotten. 

Luke 1:49 - "for the Mighty One has done great things for me - holy is his name."