RESET Day 1!

Hey Friends!! I am finally back! But I have also finished my degree and have decided that I will take a few years before getting my Masters and focus on my daughter, my health, and my USANA business.

The worst part about the amount of stress that I have been under in the past few months is I let my health go, my diet went to hell, and I stopped working out all together. My fibromyalgia has been running overtime and the pain and migraines are worse than ever. Most shameful to admit...was how much WEIGHT I put on!

I know that I was eating very poorly, hitting the fast food places on my way home, snacking while I was studying, and drinking enough soda to float a small battleship. Since its more than a little embarrising, let's just say that I BALOONED! It has been so very depressing to say the very least.

But I have so much determination and I know that I can accomplish anything I put my mind to, so starting last week, I am making one change a week in my journey to becoming Happy and Healthy.

First let me say that there is NO shame in "falling off the wagon" and going back to unhealthy habits because, let's face it, no one is perfect and we are all going to do it at least once. Especially when we are just starting on our journey. I know for me my Fibro didnt help either becuase I was just too tired and in too much pain to be cooking after working an 8 hour day and being up half the night before doing homework. What matters is that we acknolodge that we have slipped and take the steps to make it right.

For me that means a USANA 5 day RESET program that is designed to help my body to detox out all the bad junk in my system that also cause many of the bad cravings, boost my energy levels, and kickstart my metabolism to ramp up my weight loss once again. It's so simple because the three shakes a day can be complimented by a tasty USANA snack bar or fresh veggies and the weight just falls off. But even more importantly, it is a strong foundation for me to build my healthy lifestyle on. Getting the right kinds of carbs, fats, and sugars to feed my cells and help my body to function the way it was built to.

Change doesn't happen overnight. Change isn't easy. Last week it was giving up sodas, this week it's my RESET, and next week it's focusing on reintroducing my fibro body to daily workout routines. Trying to make too many changes at a time only sets us up for failure. Find one thing to focus on at a time and let that one thing drive you and carry you through the tough times and when you know you are ready, add another. And always feel welcome to share your journey or difficulties here because I can assure you that here, you are not alone. Let us make this journey together! 

Here's to Happy and HEALTHY!

Rachel