Going Overboard? Where's your balance?

Hey there, friends!

So, I've survived the 30 day cleanse, unscathed. I even said "no thanks" to Eileen's Colossal Cookies (chocolate chip!) today. Just didn't want it. (Who am I?!)

Next steps? Well, before jumping into the plan of attack with you, I wanted to share a hilariously ironic post from a blogger I now follow.

Check out this story - you will laugh (unless you have zero sense of humor, in which case, I can't believe you're here), and realize that sometimes we take things too far.

It's all written very tongue-in-cheek, but it's important to remember that BALANCE is still the most important thing to remember about our pillars of healthy life.  Make the best choices you can, that fit your life/budget/tastes. What makes you happy may be quite different from what makes me happy.

I also encourage you to consider doing research on programs or plans that you don't know about or understand. And then talk to someone who ACTUALLY FOLLOWS IT. You need a mentor, someone to help you find your way.

The Isagenix plan has worked very, VERY well for me. I needed accountability and something that was easy to follow (not as in "not challenging", but as in "no brainer"). I also had access to a fabulous mentor. Without Ben to guide me in my new nutritional endeavors, sharing his secrets and what worked for him, and kicking my butt regularly (5-6 days a week), I may not have had the same results. And as I continued to feel good and look great, my motivation to continue got stronger. Somehow I've transformed into a "morning exerciser" and am a regular at the 5am cycle/TRX/Combo classes offered at his studio. He has been integral in helping to understand how the food I eat affects everything and how it isn't all or nothing (he's responsible for half of the 80/80 rule).

Let's face it. It's good to have an ally.   Thanks for your help, Ben! I'm ready to keep going strong! (I say that, even though today my hamstrings, gluts, chest and shoulders are SCREAMING at me after the last two days' workouts!)

I'm sure there are many programs out there - I'm just sharing with you what worked for me. Every body is different, and we all need different things. Make sure you're tool box is full. And try not to go overboard. Balance, remember, is key.

All I want now is rabbit and kale. Who knew? :-P (You'll only get it if you read the story, so go on back and READ it.)

So, find your balance, find a mentor, and find the path to the most awesome version of yourself. It's time to start living our "whole life"!

<3 Jen