Growing up we were never allowed to eat much sugar. It seems like there was always some sort of sugary pop in our house and other sweet treats, but we were only allowed to have a small sampling of the sweet goodness that I craved so much. I understood...rules were rules. But I never stopped craving the sugar. I'd eat it any chance I got.
I never had a weight issue. I was always on the skinny side. I loved to dance, climb trees, play sports. Those things kept me active, especially since I had tons of energy. But you get to a certain age and things begin to change in your body. You are no longer the kid who runs through the playground. You find yourself sitting behind a desk after high school snacking on whatever you can get your hands on because you're bored. In a blink of an eye, you find you gained 15 pounds and climbing. Your body looks different. You feel tired all the time. And suddenly your friend tells you that you need to start working out. Your heart sinks. This is where I found myself at 18 years old.
What had changed? Remember I told you that I always craved the sweet stuff? Well now I had a drivers license and a job, which means I had my own money to buy myself the sweets and way to get there on my own. My parents didn't police my diet anymore. I was left to indulge to my heart's content. But it wasn't working in my favor. I hated the way I looked and I knew that I needed to do something.
My parents had taken Sunrider products since the 80's and I took them too, but only when I was forced to. I was a kid. I wanted sugary cereal, not NuPlus for breakfast. Despite my sugar cravings, I had always remembered how good for you Sunrider products were. I knew they nourished my body and it seemed like my body was looking for some help. I just needed to figure out a way to make it taste good.
To my surprise, I found that if I made a peach and banana smoothie with the plain NuPlus, I loved it! This became my morning routine. A smoothie in the morning. But why stop there? I made sure to eat sensible lunch, dinner, and snacks. Within a matter of months, I had lost 15 pounds and felt amazing! I was able to keep off the pounds by continuing to work hard.
As 20 years went by, I was able to maintain my weight through diet, exercise, and NuPlus. I would hover at 115-118. I was pretty happy with how I looked. I always wished for the perfect body, but who really has that? I could be content with what I had.
Things took another turn when I turned 38. I watched the scale tick up 117, 118, 119,....126!!!! It wasn't stopping and I was PANICKED. My mother had been quite heavy my whole life. She became Type 2 Diabetic in her 60s (it runs in the family) and she has Congestive Heart Failure. I was scared to death of what the future could mean for me if I didn't get control. And then it dawned on me. There was more I could do! I was getting older, my body and hormones were clearly changing. I needed to change with it to see a healthier me.
I realized I was missing out on all that Sunrider had to offer by just zeroing in on a just few of the products. I needed to really invest in myself and my health. That meant time, money, and preparation. I needed the Nourish, Balance, Cleanse program plus hormone support as I moved into my 40s. Here's what I did.
VitaShake for breakfast (one sachet is 1 1/2 times the amount of NuPlus)
Quinary to nourish my 5 systems
Calli Tea after my first cup of coffee to cleanse my body and support mental clarity.
Fortune Delight in the afternoon as my pick-me-up and a cleanse.
Calli Night and Ese before bed for restful sleep.
Beauty Pearl and Bella for hormone support.
Within weeks, I was shocked at how much more energy I had. I was more industrious, I wanted to exercise, and I quit craving the sweet and junky stuff. Best of all, I lost 5 pounds and have been able to keep it off! As we age, we see ourselves becoming our parents. I love my mom, but I didn't want to have her health problems. You have to take matters in your own hands! Put in the effort and I guarantee you will be happy you did!
*Want to learn more about how you can feel and look your best? Book a one-on-one consultation with me to get you on the right track for your body!
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