I’ve wanted to try Nutisystem for a while now. I have know several people who have had a lot of success on their programs and I sure could use to lose about 100 pounds! I’ve done some checking into the newest program which is called Nutrisystem® My Way ® and Fast 5.

Fast 5

1. Fast 5 is the first week of your new Nutrisystem program, a jumpstart to your weight loss.
2. Fast 5 promises a 5 pound weight loss in the first week, backed by a money-back guarantee.
3. Fast 5 is a unique one week meal plan featuring 7 specially selected breakfasts, lunches and dinners as well as all-new shakes to help accelerate your weight loss.
4. EnergiZING shakes are packed with B vitamins, caffeine and green tea extract to boost your metabolism.
5. Craving Crusher shakes fight off hunger with fiber, protein, vitamins and antioxidents.

Nutrisystem My Way

1. Nutristsyem My Way is the 28 day program that begins after your Fast 5 week is completed.
2. The meal plans feature more than 150 menu options.
3. The plan also includes access to optional counseling from trained weight loss counselors and registered dieticians.
4. Customers receive support via the online community.
5. There are trackers, apps, tools and more available to Nutrisystem Customers.

If you would like more information about Nutrisystem Fast 5 and/or Nutrisystem My Way, just click the links to go to the website for pricing and even a live chat to help you choose the best plan for you. I hope you have a healthy 2014!

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Week 16 I was back to a “normal” schedule for the first time in a month, except for a trip to SeaWorld on Sunday. This week I lost the 2 pounds I gained last week so I remain at 213lbs. I haven’t measured yet so I don’t know where I am on inches yet.

Saturday I went clothes shopping at Stein Mart because they were having a HUGE sale. I was very excited to fit into size 18 denim shorts…except for the 2 inch gap in the back. I HATE that gap. I assume it is caused by my odd proportions between my hips and my waist because it has ALWAYS been that way. It doesn’t matter if I am a size 7 or 24, if my pants don’t have elastic in the waist, I have that horrible gap. So, thanks to the gap, I didn’t buy any new clothes and I am wearing clothes that are getting very baggy.

One of my favorite fruits is finally in season, McIntosh Apples. I grew up eating them in Massachusetts and with their short season we only get them in fall here in Florida. I picked up a bag of Macs at the grocery store the other night and I enjoy having another healthy snack around the house. Yesterday I had the idea to use an apple in a Cinch shake and here is what I came up with.

It is not my favorite shake but is is a nice alternative and a great way to use apples in my shake. I’m thinking I’ll try peanut butter and apple next!

This is a sponsored post as part of the Shaklee Corporation’s Team #Cinchspiration Campaign. I have received free products, online support and incentives for participating. My opinions are my own. Results and experiences are unique for each person, so results may vary. People following the weight loss portion of Shaklee 180 can expect to lose 1-2 pounds a week.

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When I started planning this trip one of the things I knew I had to pay attention to was my Cinch plan. I LOVE Disney food and we are going during the Food & Wine Festival so I know I have to really keep track of what I am eating. We are staying at a time share with a full kitchen so my plan is to bring my blender, 2 packets of chocolate shake mix, 2 packets of vanilla shake mix, 4 bananas, my almond milk, jar of peanut butter, 4 snack bars and 3 meal bars as well as lots of water. I bring my own water because they only sell Dasani in the park and I only drink natural spring water. I will have a peanut butter banana shake for breakfast each day, a meal bar for lunch and my snack bar when/if I get munchy. Friday night we are eating our anniversary dinner at UNO Chicago Grill. Saturday night we will eat counter service somewhere in the Magic Kingdom and Sunday night will be counter service somewhere in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Monday’s lunch will be bits and pieces of food at the Epcot Food & Wine Festival and Monday night we are dining with friends at La Hacienda San Angel. I have been scouring menus so I can make healthy choices and for our counter service meals, hubby and I usually share a meal so that helps with portion control. I will be indulging in a Dole Whip while I am at the Magic Kingdom-a girl needs her Dole Whip, but other than that I’ll be sticking to my plan and walking. I usually log 5-8 miles on a typical Disney day so for 3 park days that will be a lot of extra exercise too.

Check back next week and I’ll let you know how well I did!

As for week 14…I lost 2 pounds!! That is a total if 15 pounds in 14 weeks. Considering I just re-started my exercise routine yesterday, I am ecstatic! I’m hoping this week will be just as good.

How is your weight loss journey going? What changes have you made? Are you exercising? Eating better? Leave me a comment and let me know.

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post as part of the Shaklee Corporation’s Team #Cinchspiration Campaign. I have received free products, online support and incentives for participating. My opinions are my own. Results and experiences are unique for each person, so results may vary. People following the weight loss portion of Shaklee 180 can expect to lose 1-2 pounds a week.

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Anyway, food wise I am still doing well, except for the Halloween candy I ate at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party last week! It is the exercise that has been lacking since the accident almost 2 months ago. The only real exercise I am getting is our evening half mile with the puppy. Sierra’s memorial service is this evening so I plan to get back to a regular schedule for work and exercise after that.
Despite it all, the scale is still moving in the right direction! This week I am at 215 which is a loss of 13lbs in 13 weeks. I had hoped to be at 20lbs by now but I’m not complaining A pound a week is a good, steady, weight loss.

My measurements have barely changed in the last month or so but hopefully when I kick the workouts back into gear I’ll tone up more. I do think you can see the changes in my pictures though and my pants are all getting too big so I know this is working!

What do you think? Can you see a difference? Want to join me on my Cinch journey? Learn more on the Shaklee website.

This is a sponsored post as part of the Shaklee Corporation’s Team #Cinchspiration Campaign. I have received free products, online support and incentives for participating. My opinions are my own. Results and experiences are unique for each person, so results may vary. People following the weight loss portion of Shaklee 180 can expect to lose 1-2 pounds a week.

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This is a sponsored post as part of the Shaklee Corporation’s Team #Cinchspiration Campaign. I have received free products, online support and incentives for participating. My opinions are my own. Results and experiences are unique for each person, so results may vary. People following the weight loss portion of Shaklee 180 can expect to lose 1-2 pounds a week.

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This means that for the next 6 months I will be using Shaklee’s Cinch products as the center of my health and weight loss journey. I will be sharing the ups and downs of my journey with you via blogs, vlogs and photos. I need you to help me by encouraging me and leaving me LOTS of comments on my posts. My two main goals for the next 6 months are to lose at least 30 pounds and to complete my first 5k, actually jogging it and not walking this time! Are you with me? Great because I will need you to help me do this!

Disclosure: I applied and was chosen by Shaklee to be a #cinchspiration blogger. All opinions are 100% mine.

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Before I share my results I want to show you a video that explains the science behind the Breathslim.

I used the Breathslim for two weeks and I lost 2 pounds. What I noticed more than the weight loss though was how much better I slept when I used the Breathslim. I fell asleep faster, slept more soundly and woke up in the morning with much more energy. That in itself is worth it to me and if i can continue to lose weight, that’s even better.So, what do you think? Does the Breathslim make sense as a weight loss tool or a sleep aid? Is the science behind it sound? Since I have only lost 2 pounds so far I’m not saying that this is the product I’ve been looking for all my adult life. I will however, continue using it because deep breathing for 20 minutes each evening can’t hurt me right?

The Breathslim kit is available on their website for $49.95 with free shipping and handling. The website is full of information and testimonials from satisfied customers so if you are interested in the product I urge you to check it out further.

Disclosure: I received a Breathslim kit for the purpose of this review. All opinions are 100% mine.

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While creating our schedule for the fall…I made scheduling exercise time a priority and I scheduled it when it will actually work in my schedule. I have tried many times to be that person who gets up early to exercise before her day begins…that is just not me. I have added late afternoon exercise time to my daily schedule and that will work much better. Exercising after homeschooling and after work is a great way to re-energize for evening activities and to focus on me for a bit in the middle of my day. We started school this week and my fall work schedule goes into effect on Monday so that is when the true test of this schedule begins.

As far as the scale goes…it didn’t move this week. Honestly I didn’t do much to make it move, so I can’t complain. I weigh in on Tuesday so yesterday’s 2 workouts count for this week This morning I’m headed out to Publix to pick up some fruit and more Zone Bars to keep me going.

So, how was your weight loss journey this week? Write a post and link it up over at Confessions of a Snowflake so we can encourage each other.

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photo courtesy of JL Knopp

1. Weight Loss. I am down 2 pounds this week after weeks of maintaining so this week’s loss keeps me motivated to get going.

2. Feeling Better. Usually when I hit about the 10 pound mark during any weight loss campaign I feel a bit better. I know at Weight Watchers they alway said the first big goal was 10% of your starting weight and I have a ways to go to get there…I WILL get there.

3. Photos. I look better in my head than I do in pictures. The photos from last week’s day at Epcot with my girlfriend JL are proof of that. I hate the way I look in the photos too fat and frumpy. I want to at least look as good in print as I do in my head

The good news is I lost 2 pounds between drinking lots of water, walking Epcot and sweating like a crazy woman at the back to school bash I saw movement on the scale!! Eight and a half weeks til my cruise!!

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