Summer Weight Loss Contest

Drop A Ton and Have Some Fun!
Happy to announce the launch of our new summer weight loss contest.  I even did a video for you!  Check it out!



For contest details and to enter, please go to:
http://www.leanandhealthy.ca/weight-loss-contest.htm
I am excited about this?  Can you tell?  LOL!

C’mon and join us…. we are going to have so much fun!

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!

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:

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:

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

3 Exercises for Flat Abs!

So after 3 pregnancies and 2 C-Sections, my tummy was no longer flat.  A couple of years ago I decided that I wanted to get fit and flatten my tummy.  So, along with my cleansing program, I worked out in the gym.  Here are three effective abdominal exercises that I did to help acheive a flatter midsection:

5 Exercise Tips For the Working Mom

While you are raising a family, sometimes the pressures of daily life seem overwhelming. You have kids to get ready for school, housework, meals, laundry, illnesses, not to mention your job if you work outside the home! “When the heck am I going to have time to workout?” That is a question I hear regularly, and I can relate to that because I am a working mother myself. Sometimes it is just impossible to stick to a regular fitness routine and the preparation of healthy meals.

That being said, I try not to let everyday stress become an excuse to not get my regular exercise in. We all have 24 hours in a day, so we need to find some time during that period for some form of exercise. Part of your daily routine includes a shower and brushing your teeth. You would not go without those, so if you make exercise part of your daily routine too, it will become a habit. A great habit! It is just not right to use lack of time as an excuse to avoid exercise. If you are afraid to get started, or just not sure how, then read on, I think this will help you.