Shannon's Kitchen Creations

Ever think you will never get back to the weight you once were. You know the weight where you actually like the way you look in pictures, the weight where you felt like everything you put on looked good. Well its been a long time since I’ve been there;

Me in 2004….145 lbs

Today I went to weight watchers to celebrate a big day. I hit my goal….150 lbs ))

Can I tell you it is the best feeling in the world!! 30 lbs down since I had my last daughter and only 5 lbs away from where I was 9 1/2 years ago at my skinniest! I never miss a meeting, faithfully go to zumba and keep my eye on the prize. But, I have to say having a support network has helped me so much. I can share my successes and my struggles. I am a real person and I am not always perfect and I did it. If I can anyone can!!

Here’s to Weight watchers and my leader Jeanie!! THANK YOU!!!

Do you like cookies? So do I, I especially like cookies that I don’t feel guilty about eating. These cookies are full of healthy fats, fiber and protein. They are sweet, soft and very filling. These are the perfect thing to keep in your car for easy snacking, to take on a hike or to throw in your lunch box.  The original recipe was created by Elena Oliverio, at the Isagenix support page. I did substitute dark chocolate for the dried cranberries she suggested. Enjoy!

Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Protein Cookies

 Makes 40 cookies

• 2/3 cup natural peanut butter
• 2 large eggs 1/3 cup brown sugar (packed)
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 cups oats
• 3/4 cup ground flaxseed meal
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 4 scoops chocolate whey protein powder ( I used Isagenix Dutch Chocolate)
• 2 Tablespoons dark chocolate chips

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Mix together eggs, brown sugar, applesauce, peanut butter and vanilla.
3. Add protein powder, oats, flax meal, salt and baking soda.
4. Drop tablespoon full of dough onto cookie sheets. Bake for 8-10 min.

2 points + each

Image from http://marathonsweetheart.com

Ever wonder what 5 – 20 lbs of fat looks like. Pretty gross huh…..Lisa’s down almost 20lb in 3 weeks

Hi guys,

You may remember last Friday that my friend, Lisa, posted about her second week on Isagenix. After having 4 kids in a short time period, she felt like she needed a real push to lose the baby weight!!!

Here are her first 2 posts:)

 First week

Second week

Here is her 3rd weeks post.

Lisa is doing the 30 day Isagenix program to lose up to 20 lbs.

Here are my Day 19 Stats:

Arms: -1 1/4
Bust: -1
Ribcage: -1/2
Waist: -3/4
Abdomen: -1/2
Buttocks: -1/2
Thighs: -2

Total inches lost this week: 8.25

Total weight lost this week: 3.6

Total weight lost in 19 Days: 16.8

Loving it!!!!!!

Lisa

Here is some info out about the cleanse.

Here are 2 resources for you to fill you in on the details. Please read all my posts on my blog about my 9 day cleanse here  and read the success stories of other people I have been posting on Facebook. You buy the products through my site. (You would do the sign up and save and become an associate) its the best option and gives you a 30% discount on all future products.
When you do the program you will:

• You drink 2 shakes a day with one 600 calorie meal and 6  50 calorie snacks.
• You have 2 cleanse days a week. Where you drink cleanse for life (a yummy fruit flavored drink) and you eat 6 50 calorie snacks a day.
• An average cleanser looses 9-11 lbs in 9 days and 20-25 in the 30 day.

I will be here to provide you with meal and snack ideas, for encouragement and to help you with any questions or concerns you have during the process.
I look forward to helping you lose those unwanted pounds and feel awesome this summer!!

So  I am 3 weeks post Isagenix and I have been able to keep off the 9 lbs I lost during the program. I have been following weight watchers and drinking the yummy isagenix shake for breakfast.  I am only 5 lbs from my goal weight and I am so excited to be “lifetime” again and go to meetings for free! I can’t believe I  have accomplished this journey of  losing 45 lbs since I had my first child 8 years ago. My family and friends have been awesome support! Can’t wait to get to my goal in the next few weeks!!!

200 lbs 2005

Today, April 11, 2013 155 lbs

Hurray!!!

Hi guys,

You may remember last Friday that my friend, Lisa, posted about her first week on Isagenix. After having 4 kids in a short time period, she felt like she needed a real push to lose the baby weight. You can read her first weeks results here. All week we have been texting and she is so happy and excited about the program. She loves the structure and can’t believe how unhungry she is!!! Here is her 2nd weeks post. Lisa is doing the 30 day Isagenix program to lose up to 20 lbs.

Isagenix 30 Day Program

Lisa’s Post-

“Good morning!  It’s been a great week! I found my appetite shrank beyond recognition. There were several days that I would forget to eat some of my snacks. I just wasn’t hungry!  ME….NOT HUNGRY!?!? 

Also, during this last week we had birthday celebrations for 2 of our kids. I wasn’t tempted in the least in regards to the sweets. I can really feel healthy new habits forming.

Another thing I learned this week is that it is time to step up the activity. Now that it is starting to get a little nicer outside, I need to get the kids out for a walk. Fresh air and exercise…..good for the kids and good for me! Here are my results (in inches) for this week:

Arms: -1/2
Bust: -1
Rib cage: -2
Waist: -1 3/4
Abdomen: -1 1/2
Buttocks: -1
Thighs: -2

Total inches lost (not all measurements listed above): -13 3/4

Total weight lost this week: -2.4

Total weight lost to date: -13.2 pounds (in 2 weeks)

Have a great week!

Lisa

Want more info on the program Lisa is doing…..email me at shannon_demi@yahoo.com and check out the Isagenix category above.

Ever had a baby? Did you expect that weight to just fall off and leave the hospital in your pre-pregnancy jeans? Or perhaps you decided to breastfeed and from what you heard the weight just melts off!! Ha! The only thing melting around me was the ice cream I was shoveling in my mouth, while I was breastfeeding. What do you know I still stayed fat…..

One of my childhood friends, Lisa, has been struggling with her weight since she had her 4th child two years ago. She has been reading my posts and decided to kick her weight loss into overdrive and try out this cleanse thing……here is her first weeks post.

www.losebabyweight.com

Lisa’s Weekly Weigh in Week 1

Good morning!

My name is Lisa and I love Weight Watchers and find it to be a great way to lose weight. However, after having my fourth child, I have had a very difficult time shedding the pounds. So I took a realistic look at what was holding me back.

Habits….BAD habits.

Each week after I would attend my weekly WW meeting, I would hit the Starbucks drive thru for a Frappachino and a Breakfast sandwich.  Then I would run to the grocery store for some sort of “naughty treat” for after dinner that night. I just had a good weigh in, so I deserved a reward….right?  And I had the next seven days to work it off, right?  NO!!!! 

My other downfall is that I LOVE my evening/bedtime snack. After I would put the kids to bed, I would make a bowl of air popped popcorn sprayed with olive oil and Kosher salt. Nothing beats a good book and a bowl of popcorn. I saved WW points for my popcorn, so I wasn’t going over on my points. But I was saving 1/3 of my daily points allowance for this evening snack.   

After taking an honest look at myself, I realized that I needed something that would force me to change those bad habits.  That is why I chose to do the 30 Day Cleanse. I needed something simple, effective, and long enough to set some good habits! 

I started on Monday and here are my 5 day results:

Arms: 1.25
Bust: 1.5
Rib cage: 1
Waist: 1.75
Abdomen: .75
Buttocks: 1
Thighs: 1.5

Total inches lost (not all measurements listed above): 12.75

Total weight lost: 10.8 lbs in 5 days!

Also keep in mind that during these past 5 days I have only been able to squeeze in one short walk with the kids. So these results are from basically no exercise.

Have a great day!!!!!

Lisa

You are amazing girl!!! Congrats and can’t wait to see what next week brings!!!! for more info on what Lisa is doing check out my posts!

With a combo of weight watchers and Isagenix, I have been able to shed 20 lbs since January of this year. I could hardly button my jacket before and now it is loose! Um and my face looks totally different. Hurray!!

If you haven’t been following my posts the last 2 weeks, I have been trying something different than my usual weight watchers eating plan. My friend and Zumba Instructor, Becky, has been raving about the Isagenix cleansing programs for more then a year. She is very athletic and looks amazing, so I finally decided to give it a try. Although my results were awesome, the most exciting part is that I completed it. I honestly did not think I (the cheating queen, brownies who ate the brownies not me) could follow a strict program, but I did.  Was it hard? There were some tricky parts, but I prevailed. I now know I can conquer any food challenge. I can say no! I can stop when I am full! I did it and you can too! Here is my progress up to this point….

Isagenix 9 day cleanse (with 2 pre-cleanse days)

Prepping for my Isagenix Cleanse

Shopping for my Isagenix Cleanse

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

Day 6/7

Day 8-11

Are You ready for my final results from my cleanse!! So excited to share with you!!!

After my 11 day cleanse with Isagenix my sats are:

Here were my stats day 1/Day 12

Upper arm: DOWN 1 inch

Chest:  DOWN 2 inch

Waist:  DOWN 3 inches

Butt: DOWN 2 inch

Upper thigh: DOWN 2 1/2 inches

Weight 164/ 155  DOWN 9 pounds!!!

BMI: 22.9

I am so impressed with how my body has changed! I love these products and I am planning on continuing the 30 day program starting on Monday combined with weight watchers!

Want to have more energy, lose that extra weight and feel amazing, you have to try this program out!!!!

Here are some common questions people have!

1. Will I keep off the weight once I lose it?

The answer is, its up to you. This program will give you an awesome kick start, but it does not change your body’s metabolism, so as soon as you go off it, you can’t pig out. If you do, you will gain weight. Stick with your healthy eating program, like ww and you will do great!

2. How much does it cost?

It is about 15.00 a day for the 9 day (11 days total) But, Isagenix has 2 awesome options. If you only have 10 lbs to lose or less they have the cleanse I am doing. They also offer a 30 day cleanse. This pak  has more products for the person with more than 10 lbs to lose and also helps change habits! You can do a 9 day with it, but will have options once 9 days is done and can continue your weight loss. That one is only 1o.oo a day! If you think about how much you spend on eating out, daily coffees and drive thrus this program is very reasonable.

3. How will I know how to do it?

Not only do you get all the cool stuff with the kit, you get me:) You can refer to my blog and if you decide to do the program, I will personally help coach you! I love this program so much that I decided I wanted to help other people do it too! (I believe that much in it)

Have more questions or want to find out more…check out my coaching page and then email me and I can answer any questions you have and get you started! sdemispalady@sbcglobal.net!

Have any more questions?? Leave a comment below!

So the last 2 days were pretty similar. Shakes for breakfast a couple of snacks, another shake a couple more snacks. I am totally used to the routine. Last night my hubby and I decided to go out to outback for steaks.

Photo provided by Outback steakhouse

I told the waitress not to bring the bread. My husband really wanted an app, so we ordered the bacon cheese fries. (1/2 order) I ate 6 fries. Should I have???  maybe not, but I’m human and I still limited myself Then I got a side salad with dressing on the side and a 6 oz outback special. I asked for no sides. I personally do not like the steamed side veggies and I knew a baked potato with all the fixings was out of the question. When dinner was done, I felt full and completely satisfied! I am not sure of the complete calorie count, but I know the steak was 254.

Last night I felt great in a fitted shirt and jeans and my tummy definitely did not hang over my jeans as much. Yeah!

4 more days of the cleanse to go. I am feeling great. Tons of energy, skinnier and happy. What more could you ask for! I will check in again in a couple of days!!