Patience… goes along way in a Poker Tourney!

Every Sunday afternoon Poker Stars hosts the Sunday 1/4 Million Tourney.  It is a very large tournament, a lot of people enter it because it only costs $11.00 to play, and if you finish at the final table you can make $1000’s.

I won a seat in yesterdays tourney on a $2.20 Satellite Tournament that I had won on Saturday.  I was pretty happy about getting into the tournament cheaply. 

36,306 entrants in it.  I knew, if I played well and had some good cards along the way, I could be in it for a while.  So I went ahead and prepared dinner, early in the afternoon, so that the family could eat whenever they got hungry.  During these multi – table tournaments you get a 5 minute break each hour. 

I did get some good cards at key times.  I laid down some good hands at key points and I think played the best poker I have ever played.  I managed a 28th place finish.

28th out of 36,306 entrants… that in itself is a feat.  With a prize pool close of $363,000, I made the best cash I have ever made on Poker Stars.  I was thrilled.  Well, still am..  :)

It took 7 1/2 hours for my tournament run to come to an end.  I stayed patient, focused and disciplined along the way.  In the end, with a short stack and looking down at JJ.. I decided to throw all my remaining chips in.  It was the right thing to do.  This starting hand is a better than 3 to 1 favourite from any random hand.  I got a call from one player who was holding Q8.  However, he flopped an 8 and rivered a Queen, which ended my run. 

I know that I didn’t go out on a mistake… just luck of the cards!

Now, if I could only convince Poker Pro and fellow Canadian Daniel Negreanu to coach me a little, my dreams of playing in the WSOP might be a little closer to reality… wink wink!  ;)

Have an Amazing Day!

It's Not Just About Weight Loss....

A fellow facebook friend of mine shared this video today.  I have seen it many times before, and have also shared it on facebook.  Today I would like to share it with you!

This video makes me cry every time I see it, simply because it is an Amazing story of transformation.   When you watch it, you will understand... that Isagenix is not just about weight loss.  It's about so much more than that!

I hope that this video will inspire you and touch your heart, like it has touched mine. 






What if you could find a career that allows you to give back to the world and help others on their life's journey?  What if you could start that career now, part time? Keep your full time job until you are making more money with this new career than you make in your regular job? If this interests you, please contact me.

Have an Amazing Weekend!

Network Marketing Training

Would you like to sponsor your first distributor online?  Do you think that is an unrealistic possibility?  Well, I suppose if you don't know what you are doing it seems like an ominous task.  But let me tell you that it is a perfectly realistic possibility for you... and I am going to show you how!

Colon Cleanse? How about a Total Body Cleanse?

Back a while ago I witnessed a friend of mine drop a considerable amount of weight in a short period of time. I was curious to discover his secret as I had been struggling for quite a while to lose the excess fat from my pregnancies (yes plural).

He told me about a body-cleansing program. I said, “Oh a colon cleanse? Yes I have heard of them”. He said no that it was a completely natural total body cleanse.

Why do we need to cleanse?
My first thought was… why the heck do we need that? So I started to study this process of cleansing and detoxifying the body. Here is what I learned:

February Blahs?? No Time For That!

It happens every year.  We hear about it, like its an ailment.  The February Blahs...  It's cold outside, the wind is howling.  The snow has piled up, but it's not pretty anymore, it is dirty from all the salt and sand being thrown around by the plows.  Spring still seems such a long way off!  This for me would be the ultimate time to get away on a nice warm sunny vacation south!

Detoxification: Cleansing Your Organs

Today I wanted to talk a little bit more about body cleansing. It has become one of my favorite topics, because honestly, it has completely changed my health.

Cleansing the inside of your body is actually not some new fad or new diet that has just sprouted up over the last few years. The internal cleansing of the body has been practised throughout history. Cultures from around the world have seen the value in cleansing the body of harmful impurities, so this is actually not something new, but it seems to be more important than ever in today’s modern world.

There are many new products on the market to help aid your cleanse. Indeed, there are many benefits to those who actually use these types of diets properly. Not only can one experience a healthier immune system that will help ward off disease better and more efficiently, but the body will be much better off for undergoing a cleanse (or detox). If you have ever wondered about some of the other benefits that you could gain by cleansing your internal body, here is some food for thought:

A Miracle Happened… 19 years ago today!

When I first found out I was pregnant, we were very happy, yet extremely anxious at the same time.  I had been told during my teenage years that I would never be able to carry a baby to term, given my severe and complex heart condition.

I arrived at the Toronto General Hospital Special Pregnancy Unit for a consultation at 10 weeks.  The doctors suggested that I terminate the pregnancy, because it was so risky for me. 

I guess even at that stage a mother’s instinct kicks in.  I just knew that everything would be okay.  I had this miracle growing inside me, now it was up to God and a special medical team to see it through.  I told them that termination was not an option.  I would do anything and go through anything to have this child.

First Pilates Class

I have been going to my gym since 2003.  I usually just work by myself and do my workouts, which consist of both cardio and strength training.  I attended a couple classes a few years ago, but found them quite challenging considering the limitations of my exercise tolerance due to my congenital heart condition.

I have looked in on the classes from a spot out on the gym floor and often wondered if I had the capacity to participate… perhaps I wanted to feel a sense of belonging or just wanting to try new things to change it up a bit, but I never did…. until today!

The Biggest Loser – I am a fan!

I started watching The Biggest Loser I think around season 7, so not too long ago.  My friend Jen got me interested in the show, and I have been watching it ever since.  The funny thing is… somewhere mid-last season, my hubby started to watch it with me, and now he is a fan too.  We watch it every week together along with our 9 year old, Cass!  Of course she does not get to stay up to watch the whole thing.  But she does love the show.

I was really happy to see it go back to couples this season.   I think having the support of a partner going through the same thing with you would make it easier.  It must be difficult to spend that much time away from family and every day life… but I have to commend the contestants that put life on hold to be there and do something for themselves – changing their lives!  It would take a lot of courage to expose so much of yourself on National TV.

What to do when your cardiovascular exercise isn't working anymore!

Tips to get you back on track! 
We've been taught that performing cardiovascular exercise for 20 to 30 minutes at a target heart rate of 60 to 80 percent is the best way to lose your excess fat. Yes, it can be. But, what do you do when you have hit that weight loss plateau and your cardio workout isn't working any more? 

Chocolate – 100 Calorie Treats! :)

I am an admitted chocoholic!   I love my chocolate.  I would eat it every single day if it didn’t go right to my hips and tummy!  But when you are trying to eat healthy or are on a calorie restricted diet, then sometimes you can feel like you are going without, if you cannot have any chocolate!

I do indulge in the Isadelights from Isagenix.  They are a 50 calorie very healthy dark chocolate snack.  But once in a while I love to have milk chocolate.  It is my absolute favourite.  So I am always trying new things like the Fibre Plus bars, or the Special K Bars. 

Today I came across an article from E-Diets that offers the Top 10 Chocolate Treats (for 100 calories or less), so I thought I would share it with you.  Some great ideas that I am sure going to try!
 Top 10 Chocolate Treats

Enjoy!
Have an Amazing Day