What a wake-up call!

As you can see I am a little more vertically challenged than the rest of you and this leads to the horizontal challenge I have!!! I made a decision a few years ago after trying and failing on so many programs. It was TIME to be totally honest with myself… I had become OBESE.

All this after 35 years, four sons, and a lifetime of serving people!! It was important for me to realize that it had taken years to become like this and so it would not disappear or shift over night (and of course it didn’t)! It wasn’t about a quick-fix program!!

There was no point beating myself up, I needed all the energy I had to exercise determination and intention to regain my size 12 body!!

This became about a lifestyle choice that would serve me for the rest of my life…

Being a part of a company that promotes wellness, it was important for me to become a “product of the product”!!

When OsoLean® was released 2 years ago…I  listened to Dr Nugent’s training as he showed that this product was all about a complete paradigm shift in the way we would look at things!! Take a peek @ Dr Nugent’s training as he shares how this real food peptide technology called OsoLean® can support your body to reduce fat while it maintains lean muscle.

My Journey So Far !!!.

I needed to make the decision for myself knowing that if I wanted things to change I had to change. I could see that this product was something my body needed and so started OsoLean®.

So what changes did I see?

There were 2 MAJOR THINGS I NOTICED

1. The centimeters (inches) being released very quickly.

This was a totally different way to look at fat loss.. So my new friend, the tape measure, was not be feared!!!

Muscle is tight and toned and fat is fluffy !!  Muscle is about 5 times as dense as fat.

2. Appetite satisfaction (this is HUGE) this make a big difference at the times when you normally feel like you could eat an elephant or that block of chocolate!! It gives a real appetite satisfaction that you feel that you don’t need those extra nibbles

This is a journey and not a race.

Someone said “It’s not so much the destination but who you are becoming on the journey”.

Earlier this year I hit an obstacle when I started to gain weight. I lost my energy levels, and  the spring in my step had gone. That’s when I sought the support from Faith Best, my nutritionist & naturopath-who quickly discovered a health challenge that I wasn’t aware of. With her support and guidance along with the Mannatech products including OsoLean®,  I’m back on track.

MY RESULTS SO FAR….

Over these past 2 years I have lost 72 centimetres and 18 kilos and I’m into a size 14 (some size 12 tops and bottoms) from being a size 18-22 (depending on the style). Last week it was an exciting experience going through my wardrobe and emptying out clothes that don’t fit me anymore!! It was an amazing feeling to see these clothes in a pile on the floor- clothes that I used to wear that are now far too big !!!

This has been a lifestyle choice that I choose everyday “to honor my body with foods that nourish”!

I’m looking forward to the next OSOLEAN challenge to achieve the next goal..come with me on the next part of my fat loss journey as I release more FAT.

Make Good choices today that will serve you.

At the end of this story, ask yourself a question:
“Which is the important race to win?”
The story goes …………..
It was a sports stadium.

Eight children were standing on the track to participate in a running event.

Ready! Steady! Bang!
With the sound of toy pistol, all eight girls started running.

Hardly had they covered ten to fifteen steps, when one of the smaller girls slipped and fell down.

Due to bruises and pain she started crying.

When the other seven girls heard the little girl cry they stopped running, stood for a while and turned back.

Seeing the girl on the track they all ran to help.

One among them bent down, picked her up and kissed her gently….

And enquired as to how she was….

They then lifted the fallen girl – pacifying her.

Two of them held her firmly while all seven joined hands together and walked together towards the winning post…….. .

There was pin drop silence at the spectator’s stand.

Officials were shocked.

Slow claps multiplied to thousands as the spectators stood up in appreciation.

Many eyes were filled with tears

And perhaps, even God’s!

Yes! This happened in Hyderabad, India, recently!

The sport was conducted by National Institute of Mental Health.

Yes! Your guess is right! They were spastic children. All these special girls had come to participate in this event
Yes, they were mentally challenged.

What did they teach the world?

• Teamwork?
• Humanity?
• Equality among all?

Successful people help others who are slow in learning so that they are not left far behind.
I think we never do this because we have brains!

So tell me… in your opinion:
“Which is the important race to win?  The one in the stadium? Or the one in Life?”
This is really a great message… Please share it with a friend.

May you win  in “LIFE”

PASSION, AMBITION, BUTTER

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

Has anyone seen the movie “Julie & Julia”?  This week I was prompted to reminisce how entertaining, humorous and motivating this movie was especially with Julia’s interest in blogging and I was setting out on a journey of blogging too.

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Based on two true stories, Julie & Julia intertwines the lives of two women who, though separated by time and space, are both at loose ends…until they discover that with the right combination of passion, fearlessness and butter, anything is possible.

This week I meet an inspiring young woman who is apart of our Empowered Tribe asking her about her niche and listening to her share about herself, her passion as she also is new to blogging. She mentioned she was in the hospitality industry and was a chef!! My response was have you seen “Julie & Julia”? She said “yes that was her inspiration”!!! So how exciting to  have our own Julia “Ann Johnston The Hospitality GURU”

So today I would like to share and introduce my new friend Anna Johnston –The Hospitality GURU. Anna has a great deal to offer.  She has established her blog and her facebook book page to share her pearls of wisdom and wonderful hits. Let’s support Anna by connecting and encouraging her to go for her dream.  Leave comments to encourage and support her on her journey..

Anna’s Bio
Anna has over 10 years experience in the Hospitality industry having qualified as a Chef & worked her way up to Head Chef with 4 & 5 Star Hotels in Australia with stints in international kitchens in the US and UK.

Anna successfully made the transition from the kitchen to hotel Sales & Marketing in 2008 and now holds the position of Assistant General Manager at Belconnen Premier Inn, Canberra, Australia.
Anna is also a partner in Always Fabulous Marketing & Events specializing in Online…
The Hospitality Guru mission is to be a unique & entertaining “online” Training & Teaching Product specifically designed for anyone interested in Food & Hospitality.Teaching, Training, Networking & Entertaining ANYONE interested in the Hospitality Industry.
Facebook Page:
http://www.facebook.com/thehospitalityguru
http://annajohnston.com.au

Congratulations Anna … I believe you have what it takes?

Make it a terrific day

SO what are you thoughts  please share….

Achieving Success!!

Australia’sMost Glamorous Designer

Alex Perry”

Many of us have dreams and aspirations and are busy  pursuing our goals and working steadily at them every day. At times we face many different challenges and sometimes these can derail us, or we can continue to push through to success no matter what the cost of what we are seeking to achieve.

This week is the Australian Fashion Week in Sydney and I was very interested to see a quick interview with the “Australia’s Most Glamorous Designer Alex Perry” and was inspired to share some of the points he shared.

In the interview, Alex was asked about his 18 years of being in the Fashion Industry… what was the highlight? “Being on the front page of Vogue”. What was the low light? His response was “ I had 6 years of low lights.” Even though he had articles and pages in Vogue, he still couldn’t pay to have the brakes fixed on his car!!! His wife Mary, a model, supported the dream, believing in the direction they were headed. He honored her support and how fantastic she was. The interviewer asked, “Did you ever contemplate quitting?” He said, “How could I quit?” He was too embarrassed to say that the dream wasn’t working, and then realized he had a team of people around him who together were invincible and they could achieve anything they set out to”.

Alex was correct as the Australian Fashion Week was launched Alex hosted an amazing extravagant event “With more than a thousand guests and a star-studded front row, the designer’s parade was nothing short of show-stopping.” Marie Claire.

This story is a incredible Australian success story  which after years of struggle has achieved success. When we see people like Alex we think they have always been successful  …although  Alex is just like all of us he had a dream to create a niche and now is  successful despite the years of struggle… What an encouragement to keep pursuing your dream……. and yet everyone has a journey that needs to be shared..

So what’s your journey so far  ?  Please share

Make it a terrific day

Alex Perry’s Bio

This is short Alex Perry’s bio He is particularly noted for his designs in womenswear. After graduating from East Sydney Technical College in 1984, Alex worked as a model agent representing Australian models for international modeling agencies. In 1992 Alex opened his first atelier creating gowns, corsets and sheaths. Vogue Australia photographed these gowns that became the Alex Perry trademark signature in his first editorial shoot.

Alex is the middle son of three boys of Greek immigrant parents,  who ran a hamburger, shop in suburban Sydney. His wife Mary is a former fashion model from Greece. Alex’s brother Lee is a voiceover artist who has performed in many television series and movies including the Hollywood film Happy Feet.
Alex relocated his salon in 1994 to Double Bay,  Sydney where he built up his clientele to include high profile celebrities, social identities and personalities. Alex was a designer at the inaugural Mercedes Australian Fashion Week held in May 1995, and has shown collections each year.  Alex’s runway shows have featured models such as Linda Evangelista, Megan Gale, Miranda Kerr, Kate Fischer, Alyssa Sutherland, Nicole Trunfio and Lily Cole.

Alex launched his first “ready to wear” collection in 1998. Alex‘s Couture signatures of the ready-to-wear collection are boned corsetry, hand ruching and sexy, feminine silhouettes. In May 2002, Alex launched his Sydney salon at The Strand Arcade. Alex ‘s debut accessories collection was launched in 2006 and features stilettos, jeweled clutch handbags and bijoux earrings for evening and bridal.
International models Elle Macpherson, Linda Evangelista and Claudia Schiffer have donned his designer ball gowns and red carpet eveningwear. Jennifer Lopez and Nelly Furtado both chose to perform on stage and walked the red carpet in Alex’s  gowns. His designs have also been modelled by Jennifer Hawkins former Miss Australia and Miss Universe and now television presenter on The Great Outdoors and have been worn by Sonia Kruger on the celebrity reality show Dancing With The Stars.