Embracing Ruby

I CAN NOT BELIEVE IT!! 

I am not officially a Ruby with It Works!

Let me just be real with all of you as to why this is such a huge deal. I am not a sales person by any stretch of the imagination. I couldn't sell a naked person in Antarctica a jacket; I am that bad. Not even joking. I am a people-pleaser by nature. I do everything to meet their needs most times at my expense. So, like I said, this is a BIG deal. I wanted to take some time and share my journey with you. The good, the struggle, and the awe.

So when I started this journey, I wasn't even thinking about becoming a distributor. It was more of this red headed health nut wanting to help get all my fruits and veggies in during the day. Hello Greens on the Go. That was all it took and I was hooked. I started to feel so much better each day I took them and new there was something different about this stuff. It was doing so much for me that I tried other products. And fell in love with each one I tried.
I started to think about becoming a distributor but kept telling myself I couldn't do this; I wasn't cut out for it. I would never be able to reach any sort of high rank, let alone sign a customer up. Some how my best friend was able to get me to just commit and take a step of faith. And what a step of faith it has been ever since. I made a goal that all I wanted was to be able to pay for my gas each month since I had a full time job. And the first month I did that. I signed a bunch of customers right out of the gate. I was pumped I was excited! I hadn't been able to sign a distributor but figured it would come. Then the next month, I signed up maybe two more customers still paying for my gas for the month, but still no distributors. I started to get nervous. I figured maybe all I will ever be is a distributor and thought that was alright because at least I was paying for my gas. I knew I was shy and talking to people wasn't a forte for mine.
That next month nothing. No customers. No distributors. But STILL paid for my gas for the entire month. That is why the fear set in; I thought I had exhausted all my resources. I wasn't really sure what to do next, but held onto the hope it would turn around.
The next 3 months it was the pretty much the same story, I think I signed one customer in that time frame, BUT my gas was still being paid for each month. I think that fact kept me trusting God and knowing that I could do this. I hadn't failed yet; I was still making ends meet. That didn't ease the fear or panic that I was feeling. And if you are in the place right now: I FEEL YOU. I know that moment of panic you are in, that dark place you go to thinking it won't work for you. That you are watching other people on your team succeed and you look at yourself and feel ashamed your aren't making it happen. I know. I was there and some days it does come back and sits in the back of my mind.

That being said; we are now at the 7 month mark. I started to overcome my fear (not by Mt Everest standards, probably more rather large hill standard) of talking to new people. I start opening up more in hopes that I would be able to succeed just once. I managed to sign a customer that wasn't a friend and then it happened: distributors. I got two distributors!! Not much but for me it meant a TON. It was such a great feeling then from there it took off. I have managed to talk to more people and those distributors have really hit the ground running. They are blowing me out of the water, and this time I am ok with it. I know that it is alright for them to do better than me because we are a team. And we all are there to help each other out.

It may have taken me 8 to 9 months to get to this point, but it was worth the wait on this one. I am amazed out how things work out. I can't even imagine it getting any better than this. I had the realization when I double promoted that now I will be making an average of $600 a month!! I will be able to change from just paying my gas to paying a loan payment!!! I will be able to pay my loans off that much faster now. Not only that but I am also blocked in for Emerald which would be an average of $1,000 a month! I never dreamed that I would ever be in this position. I didn't think I would have wait it takes. Those 3-4 months of nothing had me second guessing my choice. I am still in shock that I have accomplished this. I still can't believe that I have the chance to keep going further. I am excited to see what can happen and what God has in store for me. To see how I am going to continue to grow as a person and the fears I will be able to overcome.

Am I still afraid? Absol-freaking-lutely. Do I still doubt myself? Some days yes.

Am I going to give up? Not by a long shot.

I can't stress enough to not give up. I know first hand those dark days and moments of panic, but they can't keep you from smiling and pushing forward. We define who we are and who we will become. No one else will do that for us or should they define our idea of success. My path is going to be different from others in this company, but it is the one that works for me. Maybe it isn't the best, but it what works well for me.
I encourage you to find the path that fits you best with whatever area of life you are in. You are made for greatness. Don't you for ONE second think that you are not. We don't all have to be a sales person. Some of us are just better suited to dig in the dirt of life and find the gemstones.

Blessings,
Ali

[Pro-Fit]ness all Around

So I have FINALLY been cleared to go back to normal activities after spraining my ankle. Woot!! Physical therapy done. Restrictions gone. Praise Jesus.
I can get back to working out like a semi normal person now. I say semi because I really can't "run" without buying a brace. Now I always hated running but did it to say active and healthy. I am not going to buy a brace to prevent my foot from swelling while running. It is not worth it to me. Before you all freak out, aka no more running for Ali.
I have instead switched to biking and getting back to my love of rock climbing. Working lower and upper body just at separate times. Upside is the pain of them both doesn't occur at the same time. But hey no pain no gain as many a persons have stated.

So with all this added activity, I decided to try ProFit. I opted for the chocolate flavor (my brother told me never vanilla). I have never taken any whey protein in my life so this was a WHOLE new adventure for me.

This is my thoughts on it:

• Horrible Solo.
• I definitely don't like it with just milk. That was probably right up there with my worst texture experience I've ever had. It didn't mix all the way together which is probably why I disliked it so much. 
• So much better in Shake form.
• This is a much better option. I definitely HIGHLY recommend adding it to a shake. For instance: I am in love with the combo of ProFit (chocolate flavor), 1 banana, 2 spoon fulls of peanut butter, and 2 cups of almond milk. Just add some ice to it and you are golden. It is perfection!!

So whether your goal is just getting healthy or athletic performance help ProFit is able to do all of that:

• Experience quicker post-workout recovery
• Helps to build lean muscle
• Maintain healthy cholesterol levels
• Promotes healthy digestion

ProFit is really quite amazing. It definitely gives me the boost I need to help my muscles recover after a hard workout as well as giving me energy to just function afterwards too. Not only that, but it is completely filling. This stuff keeps me full for the rest of the night. I workout after work around say 5:30 - 6 pm, so it takes the place of dinner some nights (not all of them before we all get concerned). I mean what is better than chocolate after pushing your self that extra mile or extra hour at the gym or outside in this wonderful heat? And knowing that it is only 100 calories!! Yep ProFit is only 100 calories. Hallelujah!!

I will put in this subtle warning though; it will cause weight gain. You are building muscle which does weigh more than fat. Don't worry; I flipped out for a second so you wouldn't have too. Still am a little bit if I am being honest. That being said; I don't recommend ProFit if you are not working out enough to burn the calorie count off. 

Fitness junkies: I highly recommend adding ProFit to your regime. It taste great and does so much for your health.
Average fitness gurus: I still would recommend ProFit since it does so much for your health on top of workout recovery.

Have any other questions? Feel free to drop a comment and I will gladly answer.
Blessings,
Ali

Lost in the Woods

I apologize for my lack of posting in these recent weeks. I have been a little swamped with dirt, fresh air, lots of trees, way too much sun for this ginger, and an obscene amount of bugs.
I am currently volunteering at Camp Ao-Wa-Kiya. A camp I grew up at and have fallen in love with over the years hence why I keep coming back :]. So, I have fallen victim to the lack of internet and sleep deprivation causing me to become lazy about posting...

I will definitely take a moment to say that this was and is a much needed break from my routine life. I needed the escape. I needed the time away to really reflect on my life and where I see it going. The truth is I have NO idea. None. Zip. Scary to think that I have no plan. I have no idea where I am supposed to be headed in life. I have been asked so many times this week and last what I plan on doing with my life. I am 25, and still have no idea what I am really wanting, or more accurately, what God is calling me to do with my life.

And you know what? I believe that is alright. It is ok not to know. If you have it all figured out, that's awesome!! If you don't, that is awesome too. It is alright to be unsure. To enjoy the time of silence and confusion as weird as that sounds. I know for me, I am thankful for my job because it is paying my loans off. Do I wish that I was able to spend my summer completely here at camp? Well, yes I do. I would love to be able to dedicate my time here doing something I am passionate about, but that isn't what God has planned for me at this time in my life. That is something that I am learning right now. That I need to be ok with maybe getting a no sometimes rather than the answer I want. I have to be willing to have a detour happen in my life as well as still being able to give 100% of my effort to it. As if it was exactly what I wanted it to be, thus me putting everything I have in it. Things won't always go our way; shocking revelation right? The world keeps spinning. Who knew?

I think sometimes we need to just get lost. We need to escape of this reality that we think we own and are needed too much in to leave for a brief second. ESCAPE! Take a break. Take a moment. Step back. I don't know what other phrases I could give you before it clicks. Find some fresh air and breath deep. We all need to find that something that we are passionate about or just find what we are really wanting out of life. I know this may be a huge step for some of you. It definitely will be for me. I have found a new found fear and excitement in discovering what it is that my life holds in the coming month, year, and decade. Yes, I will be afraid. I have no shame in admitting that. I won't lie and say that I will be completely confident in my abilities. I think being afraid is completely in the norm of life. It helps to see things more clearly in some ways because, for me especially, I am thinking completely about what is in front of me. And because of that I am thinking through things more than I probably would if I was confident in doing something. You don't have to be fearless to accomplish great things; just brave enough to do them despite being afraid.

So are you ready?
Ready to get lost?
Ready to embrace some fear?

Come with me and get lost in the woods.

Blessings,
Ali

Revisit those Dinos

Jurassic. World. Don't ask. Just go see it.
Dinos. Action. Chris Pratt. Need I even say more?

But really, this was such a great movie.
You don't have to have seen Jurassic Park (the first one) before going to see this one. It would help you catch all those lovely Easter eggs that pop up throughout the new film. And, there are quite a few of them if you are paying close attention.
You will laugh, you will jump out of your chair, you may even scream, and there is a slight chance that you might possibly even cry. There is no shortage of dinosaurs in this movie. You have a favorite? It is probably present in this movie. Or you will soon find a new one to fall in love with. I am a Raptor fan myself; they are so smart and cunning as well as deadly. I have loved them since the original, and I wasn't disappointed this time around either.
Plus again Chris Pratt.

So, revisit number two. It Works Cleanser. Last time I wrote about it (Itchy Desert or Smelling like Citrus) I came to the conclusion a couple months ago, that it was going to be worse before it got better. I figured it was time to tell you if that actually rained true or not.

My face is so much better than it has been. To but it as blunt as possible my face has been for the most part clear during that horrible time of the month of us females. I had to do a double take this week. My face is always, I repeat, ALWAYS disgusting and oily during this week. I can happily say that is not the case this time. Which is super exciting. I can't begin to tell you how happy this makes me. For once in my life, I wasn't thinking about what my face looked like or what people were going to say. I just merely went about my normal everyday life!!

It's worth mentioning that it does take awhile for the Cleanser to show results. So, you must be patient. Trust me when I say I know. I am not a super patient person. I want it to work right away or at least in the first couple of weeks. This is not one of those products. lol, sorry. But I will definitely admit that it is worth it to wait.

So GO SEE JURASSIC WORLD!! and give the Cleanser a try. You won't be sorry in the long run.

Blessings,
Ali

Tight. Golf. Swing?

Sorry for such a long break between posts; the holiday and busy life caught up with me not to mention the Sprain Recovery I am still going through. Almost out of the woods on that, thank goodness!!! I have been dealing with this for long enough in my book. That being said;

Today’s topic: Joint Aches and Pain.

Sounds like such a motivational topic. Gosh, I bet you jumped up in your chair for that sentence. Ha.

Obviously, I sprained my ankle in March, so I have had a lot of joint issues. For instance, my joint was extremely tight the first time I went to see my physical therapist (ok it still has the tendency to be tight all the time). She laughed at how tight it was; I am an over achiever apparently. I struggle with keeping my ankle moving while at work since I sit at a desk for most of my nine hours of job time. Add to that how busy I am and I tend to forget those exercises that are supposed to help keep my ankle motion flexible. My fault all around I know.

It is why I got so excited when I seen that It Works offered a product that was supposed to help with my joints!! I thought finally a way to break through this struggle. I have not tried Relief YET, but it is next on my list. After I had written it off that is, let me explain why I had done that. So, Relief is supposed to promote healthy and flexible joints as well as strengthening the cartilage in the joints. Sounds awesome, right? I thought so. Plus this is great for all the golfers out there who tend to put a lot of motion and repeated stress on their joints. Which is why my dad was willing to give it a try. He is an avid golfer. Like goes every weekend once the snow melts, or to the heated stalls in the winter to hit golf balls type of golfer (he don’t mess around). I was excited to see how it would work for him that way I could get it too improve my ankle function. Well at the end of his 30 day supply he said he didn’t feel any different. To say I was bummed wouldn’t be accurate. I was totally hoping this was going to at least do something even it is was minuscule. I was prepared to write a meh review for Relief; I actually had it written up and was waiting to post it… 

I am kinda glad that I had waited to post it since a couple days later (possibly a week) he asked me to re-order it for him. I asked why since it didn’t work in his book. As it turns out my dad has a heel that bothers him often well, it didn’t bother him while he was taking the Relief. I have witnessed him gimp around when it bothers him. I can honestly say I haven’t seen him do that since he got Relief back into his daily routine. This gives me hope that there is more to this sucker than I originally thought. I am ready to take the test to see if it will work out the same for me and give me some mobility back that I have lost. 

All you golfers, sprain recovers, or athletes out there who are having joint pain, you may want to ask me how to get back that flexibility. I have the stuff for you!

Blessings,

Ali

More than Your Ordinary Breakfast

Ok, I will admit that I don't, and if most of  you are like me, you as well, don't get up and go out for breakfast. We need to probably start changing that mentality. I absolutely LOVE breakfast type foods. There is definitely a soft spot in my heart for eggs, syrup, toast, pancakes, the list goes on and on. I can be very picky about how certain breakfast foods are prepared, but let me be the first to say that Anna's House hits a slap-shot right past that all-star goalie.

As soon as you walk in the door, you are greeted with that 50s vibe (which I happen to love). The nostalgia should be enough for you to know this is going to be great. If not, well take it in. The place is really sweet looking. I mean I wanted to steal almost all of the fun light fixtures like this one. I also would totally decorate my kitchen similar to this, but probably with grays and mute yellows instead.

After we were able to take in all the creative nic-naks that had all around, we drove into the menu. Talk about option over load! I didn't know where to even begin or what to get (I will have to go back like six times). Oh, don't for one minute think that all they have is breakfast. They have countless lunch options as well. I decided to keep it plain jane since my mom and grams were picking creatively named things (I knew I could try theirs ;]). I went with good ole French Toast combo which meant I got eggs and sausage with it. I wasn't expecting too much, but I was pleasantly surprise by the added surprise of cinnamon. It was just a subtle hint with each bite, but it made this so incredible! Not to mention that delicious Vanilla Chai Tea Latte I had too. Also, yes I was a child and had scrambled eggs can't go wrong with scrambled.

My mom decided to go with the breakfast burrito since that was what her and my brother always get when we are in Disney. We were expecting just a little thing; we were so completely wrong. This thing was huge plus it came with your choice of potatoes. So much food! Breakfast Burrito or massive amounts of eggs, cheese, sausage, and green peppers wrapped in a tortilla was created with the perfect combinations of all the a fore mentioned ingredients. They made sure you weren't overloaded by just one (you know like egg) ingredient.

My grams... Ya let me just show you the picture first:

Hi my name is Twilight French Toast, and I am heavenly. Twilight French Toast. Get it. Don't question. Just get it. The sauce is a Crème Brûlée sauce. I know what you are thinking, gross. I did the same thing, but NO it is soooo good. It totally makes this dish spectaular. The fruit and brûlée sauce together is just perfection. And GIANT. This picture doesn't do it justice. That thing was monstrous. This definitely came home with us, granted it lasted all of about 10 min and then was devoured by gramps. Needless to say, I will be expanding my horizons next time. I am going to go for the Red Velvet Pancakes. Ugh I am already dreaming of those beauties and wanting to go back already. I am so glad for Fat Fighters otherwise Anna's House has the potential to cause me so much weight gain.

Overall, this is a fantastic restaurant and I am so glad it has come to Grandville. If you are looking for a new place to try or just driving through town, head on over to Anna's House. Open 6am - 3pm so plan accordingly. OH! Also it is new so super busy starting at about 8:30am on Saturday and Sundays. But once you get a seat, endulge, enjoy, and feast!

Blessings,
Ali

Tom + Chee

If are like me, you love yourself a Grilled Cheese sandwich. Now, perfecting said grilled cheese is no small under taking and usually ends in either a burnt concoction or soggy mess of under-grilled bread. Or maybe you are a master chef and never have this struggle for gooey middle yet crisp outer structure.

Which ever persona you find yourself being, maybe it's time to treat yourself to a break. I am certainly glad that I had an adventure with my friend Mo to experience some amazing food. So, let's talk about Tom + Chee. This is becoming a popular restaurant in what seems like a short amount of time. And, we just got one in the Grandville last week. Best day ever! Talk about grilled perfection. Also, it is worth mentioning if you haven't quite figured it out yet, Tom stands for Tomato and Chee for Cheese. Clever right?

Mo and I went on opening night and added bonus: Mo had to wait like an extra two minutes since they were so busy, she got a free dessert. Their dessert come on grilled doughnuts! She graciously shared hers with me. She got a S'more Doughnut. We took a bite at the same time and made the exact same face. It was like heaven in our mouths. It had just the right amount of mallow, chocolate, and gram smashed in-between a doughnut. This is the work of pure genius right here. Obviously we were in awe by this sweet delight since I started with dessert instead of the actually meal ha. You are probably now drooling; I would recommend wiping it away and possibly getting a napkin because I am not done yet.
The sandwich. Oh the sandwich. You want to talk about warm comfort food, this is it! The options are endless at Tom + Chee. Create your own or choose from one of their sandwich combos. It depends completely on your mood when you enter the door. If you decided, like me, to go the create you own route, you can choose from like 6 different types of bread, cheese, and several meats and veggies. It's pure bliss.
The soup. I am not one for tomato soup; it's not really my thing. BUT, this tomato soup left me rethinking that decision. They offer three different degrees of tomato soup: classic, creamy tomato basil, and chunky tomato basil. They are all made from real tomatoes which is probably what makes it takes so great. We all are used to the store bought can tomato soup that is watered down rather than made with real tomatoes and milk. Oh, what we have been missing.
They your order arrives at your table and it looks so great. I mean look at that food. Comfort food at it's finest. Be still my beating heart.

Bright red tomato soup and the perfectly brown crisp sandwich with just the perfect ratio of melted cheese and meat or veggies. You should definitely take a moment out of your day to check this place out. It is soo good; I went back the very next day (fat figthers I have never been more thankful for you) sans the dessert doughnut. Still highly recommend that though.

Rainy day?
Stressful week?
Pain of the heart?

Go right for the comfort food. Head right to Tom + Chee. Throw the carbs, fats, and grease out the window and enjoy life. Take a breather out of the busy chaos and be a kid again.

Mermaid's Watch Out

We have made it through another week!! It is finally Friday and the sun is shining. Not only that but today is the day everyone. The Long Hair/Mermaid Challenge has finally ended! Alright so, it ended on Wednesday. Regardless, I have finally managed to compile all my thoughts on my experience. I imagine you are brewing with anticipation at least in my head you are.

How did it go? Well hopefully this picture speaks volumes for Hair, Skin, and Nails (often referred to as HSN):

**excuse the different lighting that makes my hair look different colors there was no color change associated with this product.**

First, let's just take a moment to appreciate that I remembered to take a before and after picture because that rarely happens. 

Second, it actually worked. Woot!!! I gained some major length, for me, in just 30 days! Again I say: Just. 30. Days.

My hair is slow at growing ya'll. I don't normally see this much growth in that short of time frame. I am still a little shocked by it. Guess this marks the second time it works has defeated my skepticism; you would think I'd have learned by now not to doubt. Also I will mention that my hair on a whole feels 110% softer now. I am sure you can tell the difference between the pictures. The left has gross, nasty, lifeless, and limb hair (ok it wasn't horrible just not what it could be). Also worth noting that between the left and the right picture, I also had my hair trimmed and still there is additional length. The picture on the right shows how much fuller, healthier, and soft my hair is now. Personally, I love that you can even tell from just looking at these pictures that something it different.

Honestly, if my hair didn't grow at all and all that happened was my hair got healthier and softer, I would have been totally alright with that. I love the way it looks now. It has become so much easier to do things with my hair too. When I straighten it, it stays straight now with almost no hair spray! I had to use so much hair spray to keep it from waving out before. If I decide to let it air dry so the waves appear, the waves are a little more pronounced helping it not to look like I have bed head I ignored for the day. Or, that one half of my head wanted to attempt being curly while the other wanted to be straight because that was definitely more of the case haha. 

How is this possible? I am sure all you factual, statistically enhanced people out there or those curious cats are pondering this. HSN boost your natural collagen and keratin production in your body which in turn promotes healthy cell growth. All of that makes your hair grow slightly faster than normal as well as making it softer and giving it more shine. Let alone the added bonus of helping your skin become softer and smoother which I have noticed a difference there too. Not a huge difference, but I can definitely tell there has been a change.

Whether you have curly hair, long hair, pin straight hair, short hair, or thin hair if you want healthier, softer, or more shine to your hair, than you should give HSN an honest try. 

Ask me about it or head to the link located above the about me section.

Blessings,

Ali

Beaversarus and a Beacon

Fun story of the week (and before anyone asks, no I don't really know how we started on this conversation): Some how we got on the topic of splicing animals together. My coworkers and I, for some unknown reason, were real interested in beavers because that was consistent across the board. I was not part of this fun moment until I walked over to show them the new Jurassic World dinos. You can imagine what unfolded next.

"OH! What about a BEAVERSARUS!?" 

*insert baby raptor noise combined with a weird whistling noise* 

You should know it went down from there whether it was the lack of sleep (I went to the Red Wings playoff game) or the amount of espresso and caffeine they had. I think we manage to create a Beavercuda, Beavodile, Beaverpiller, Beaverfly, and my personal favorite so far: Beaverpus or the plural Beaverpi. We realized we have all these new creatures, but they didn't have a home granted I am pretty sure it will be a place like Australia to make it work. Anyhow, cue renaming some of the planets which we still didn't settle on one. We came close with Bevenus. You have to give us some credit for being so creative especially for this mostly occurring on a Friday.

I hope that gave you some chuckles to either end your week with a good note or start your week off with a smile. I think that is so important to just have a moment of laughter to break you out of the grind of work and reality that sometimes takes the smiles from us. We forget to just take a step back and enjoy the simple things of life or the randomness of life.
Like last night for me.
One of my best friends, Morgan, had this guy walk into her work buying shoes for his show the next evening. Now Mo is 10 times more outgoing then me and, as she states, nosy. She asked what show he was talking about. Come to find out he is a Christian Rapper known as Beacon Light. He gave her VIP tickets for her and a guest to come to his show. Mo graciously invited me to come along with her. It was soooo much fun. We were able to take a random adventure out to listen and learn more about the organization he is a part of too. So, we were introduced to the Oxen and what it means to become a part of this movement. Ok, that may not be the best word since it isn't just a movement that will die out; it's a way of life, a way to train new followers, and breathe encouragement into their lives as well. Needless to say we both bought some new T-shirts, and I may or may not have bought his CD. It was a wonderful night of music, friendship, and deep conversations of encouragement. Spontaneous was the word of the day yesterday :D. I have been so thankful to not be pinching my pennies as much as I used to (I am still very conscious of what I am spending since I have loans to pay). I am so thankful for It Works providing me with the extra income to help pay for gas and give me some extra spending money as well. Not only that, but for the chance to get to know Morgan better and having her plug more Godly encouragement into my life.

I just want to encourage all of you to embrace the random and don't let reality steal your joy. Find the little things and hold on to the good memories. Take those road trips even if they lead to nowhere because it will be the moments you remember forever. Don't get lost in the grind of work or stress of life. I can attest to how short life really is and how time wait for no one. Why not live for the moments that take our breathe away rather than the next paycheck?

Blessings,
Ali

The Melt is On

In case you've been living under a rock or still in that winter stupor, we have finally made it to spring. The snow has finally melted away and we being to hope it is gone for a couple months. If you live in Michigan, you know how exciting it is to see the snow finally given us a break. We all are now sitting anxiously awaiting for the weather to do the same and give us some warmer temps.
The slight rise in temps and the disappearance of that devilish, disgusting, and depressing white fluffy stuff means we can now embrace the sun and get off the sofa we have imprinted with a mold of our butts all winter.
Don't even begin the thought: "That wasn't me." We all had a long winter where we gave up on exercise and hibernated in the warmth of blankets and warm houses. Now it is time to shake off the sleep and make the choice to stick to our New year's resolutions of being healthy or just committee to another year of being lazy. I say let's give it a try to get off the sofa and greet the outdoors. I am definitely thanks to the motivation of ItWorks going to go back exercising this spring as soon as my ankle has become a little stronger.

Wondering how to make it till you've got the motivation to get up and run or bike or enter a gym? Well here is what I have been using till I work up that motivation I am currently lacking.

I have been using a couple of products since I have been recovering from an ankle sprain which means little movement and not much twisting aloud right away. I am so thankful for Greens on the Go to give me all those fruits and veggies that I need in a day as well as all those super-foods to give me energy to get me through the day and keep me healthy. I also get the added bonus of not being completely sluggish after waking from this long arctic sleep. It is my cup of coffee in the morning which is great for me since I am not a coffee drinker either. I also (hoping to not jinx myself here) haven managed to keep from getting sick by using Greens. I have also utilized using Fat Fighters when eating a super fatty or high carb meal to keep me at a steady weight instead of losing what I've accomplished before the sprain (as you can tell, I am a little upset with this inconvenient injury). I can say that I haven't gained any weight while I have been laid up trying not to go insane from boredom.
It Works not only motivated me to start making healthier choices in my life, but I am a lot happier on a whole as well which is an improvement over the last year I have had. And it is keeping me on track till I can get back to my running and biking regimen again.

So what is it going to take for you?
Will it be just needing that little extra motivation?
Maybe you need something to get you to that motivation?
Feeling good about yourself instead of *insert bad thought* (this was my reason)?

The snow is gone. Are you ready to shake off the sleep?

Take the risk and ask me how you can get some motivation and maybe like me start making choices you want to make without regretting them.

Message me at alibuggie21@gmail.com.

Blessings all,

Ali

Smelling like Citrus or Fighting an Itchy Desert

Hopefully the title didn't scare you away; I hope you actually laughed causing your day to be a little brighter (if you're in Michigan, on this rainy Wednesday).

So over the past month I have been trying out the Cleanser and Toner from It Works. They work best, I have found, when used together. That doesn't mean that it what you MUST do. Also, I wouldn't recommend getting these are your first auto-shipment as a loyal customer. Since it has been just over a month and I still have plenty of both of them (I used it every night and every other morning). That is the world's worst sales person pitch right there aha. But really, I would go with something else as your monthly shipment then add these to one of the months. :)

I have used so many different types of face washes I have begun to lose track of them all. I have found that my face starts to get used to them and they stop being effective. Now I had been using one that worked pretty decently and my face didn't seem to be adjusting to it, but at the same time it wasn't clearing up my acne either. Hence, I thought I would give this cleanser a chance to see if it would do any better.
The cleanser states that it will remove all the dirt, oil, and make-up from your face without leaving it dried out. I don't wear make-up, so I can't honestly say if it will be able to completely take if off.
It does manage to clean my face and leave it smelling of citrus which I find a pleasant way to head off to sleep at night. I have started washing my face in the morning as well since it isn't drying my face out. Which yes awesome my face isn't dry, but it now is a little more oily than I am used to it being. Granted my face has always been more oily than most peoples, so it is either dry or oily. Neither of those options make for excellent skin; they do however make it a fantastic arena for acne to occur. I know, I am so overly lucky. For me personally, I will take having to wash my face in the morning and at night to combat the oil versus having dry skin.

The toner helps to refresh, restore, and rebalance your skin to its natural pH level. This natural botanically based toner helps to minimize the appearance of your pores as well as improving your skin toner and texture. It's just a spray that you spritz over your face once you are done washing it. Careful to not over spray your face or spray yourself in the eye (or rub it into your eyes that hurts just as bad). I will admit that I use a medicine lotion from a different company before I used the toner on my face. Why you ask? Well...
It is worth mentioning that this combo of the cleanser and toner will make your face worse before it gets better. I didn't expect that to happen going into this challenge and had the wonderful surprise of my face breaking out like never before during the process. Granted they were small zits which, after taking a moment to calm down, I realized was most likely because the toner's job was to shirk my pores. So shrinking of my pores with the added dirt removal of the cleanser is probably what caused the massive outbreak on my face. And like I mentioned, I used a medicine lotion to help to control the breakout as it occurred. I haven't had another huge breakout like that since the first time it occurred.

Overall, I still think this is a good cleanser. I haven't really finished my trial period yet but so far I like that my face isn't drier than a desert and itchy. I also can definitely say that my pores are smaller than they used to be (yes I monitored them; I am a skeptic about new products). So, if you want to overcome dry skin after washing your face and the "it is going to get worse before it gets better" doesn't scare you away, ask me how to get your face back. Let me help you get your confidence back. I know I am finally starting to get comfortable again with my face.


Blessings,
Ali

It's Not Always Easy

I had my first Wrap Party last night. Let me tell all of you that think it was super easy, you would be wrong. It was the hardest thing of my life. But then again this is a job, so it isn't going to be smooth sailing everyday. I will however say that I am glad to have such supportive up-lines and fellow distributors that are extremely encouraging.

So, let me just share my night with you:

I was super nervous the day leading up to it. I had went over all the information probably a hundred times because I wanted to make sure I did a really good job. My wonderful friend and enroller graciously gave me some of her stuff, so it would feel like I had done this a thousand times. I was also super excited too. I set up the night before just so I wouldn't be rushing to get it all done after work. I did a pretty bang up job if I can say that. I like organization maybe just a little too much. I even made snacks because what is a party without yummy snacks!
Party time rolls around and it turns out two of my friends come. It was a little bit of a bummer because it made me feel like I am not doing a great job, but I was glad that it was friends. This gave me the opportunity to practice and still talk about my passion for this company. Plus two is better than zero.
Unfortunately, I let my nerves get the better of me. I fumbled my way through the entire party. It was not one of my finer moments. I think I was more frustrated with myself that I kept stuttering and rushing. I couldn't find the word that I wanted to say. You would think that it would have been a breeze since it was my friends. Apparently, I would have been better off with a room full of strangers since I probably wouldn't have seen them again haha. I will say that I am very grateful to my friends for them coming out to support me. It meant a lot to me.
We are our own worst critics are we not? I am definitely hard on myself, and this is no difference.
I think it is because I watch the rest of my team doing so awesome and I haven't been able to do anything as stellar as they have that makes it worse for me. I am probably not as doing as horrible as it feels.

As you can see it is not as easy as it seems.
It was a rough night for me, but here is why I love this company so much:
I have my friend (who is my enroller and up-line) text me later that night to ask me how my party went. I was honest about how I was feeling, and she instantly just encouraged me and kept me thinking positive. Then today I had a fellow distributor who had been unable to come to my party, text me to see how it went as well. She also responded with a ton of encouragement. I love being a part of something were we are all looking out for each other. Where we are here for each other to help out whenever needed. I love being part of this company because of that reason. I love the friends that I am making through this company as well as sharing healthy lifestyle options with people. I just need to become a little more out going.

Laugh at me (no worries, I can take it), ask me about It Works, or join me on this crazy adventure.

Blessings,
Ali

Recovery and Red Wings

As most of you will remember, two weeks ago I had the misfortune of severely spraining my ankle. I know, I know pro status right there. Well, it's been a slow and frustrating healing process. The pain went away rather quickly, however, the obnoxious swelling still tends to make random appearances. And by random, I mean the most in opportune times. Through this wonderful adventure, I've found I'm more of an active person than I realized. I shockingly like working out/exercising which obviously I've been unable to do for the last two weeks..... Add to that being incredible bummed that I've now missed two weeks of dodge-ball. Yes, I am in a dodge-ball league and your argument is invalid.

Who wouldn't love taking Monday's frustration out in a game of dodge-ball with the added bonus of doing it on some trampolines?

Needless to say I've been antsy as well as trying not to binge eat from boredom.

So all this downtime hasn't been the greatest for me whether it be making baked goods or just sitting doing nothing. Thankfully, I have a pretty awesome brother. He managed to get tickets to a Red Wings game on Tuesday and brought my wrap and spare clothes to change into. It was just what I needed to get out of the string of bored nights. What cold be better than road tripping to Detroit with your brother listen to classic rock? Not much. Scratch that nothing.
Now road trip are not always the best for someone who has been trying to eat extremely healthy (ok healthier than I had been aka no sweets) from lack of working out... since we all know fast food is almost always involved.

Thank goodness for Fat Fighters!

Sorry McD's you didn't win this round. I got to enjoy splurging and great conversations with my brother. All that while 70% of your delicious carbs that I love in the form of your addicting french fries and 30% of your tasty fat in the form of that amazing sweet and sour sauce were defeated by my Fat Fighters. Haha I may or may not have a strange weakness for McD's french fries dipped in sweet and sour sauce. Don't knock it till you've tried it.

*insert karate chop and the designated sound affects*

Score one for Ali for once. I know lots of people say you should never feel guilty about what you are eating. Well, for some it isn't that easy like me. I can honestly say Fat Fighters give me that confidence to not second guess my choices. That makes all the difference to me.

Oh for those who are wondering about the Red Wings game: we did end up losing. It was a fantastic game regardless though. It was tough fought all the way to overtime; we did managed to secure a point out of the game.

Interested in knowing more ask me :) or visit my website to learn about other products.

Blessings,
Ali

Loyal Customer or Distributor

Not many people know but I was actually a loyal customer before I became a distributor. Most just think I signed right up as a distributor since it all kind of happened so quickly. But I actually was a loyal customer first and just fell so in love with the products that I wanted to take a chance on sharing them with people as a distributor as well as make some extra cash to help pay off some of my loans. 

So what is the difference? 

Faith, hope, and a little bit of pixie dust. 

Okay not so much, but it does involve a little faith on your part if you are really serious about taking that next step to changing your life.

Loyal Customer:

As a loyal customer you get my wholesale prices. That amounts to around a 40% saving on each and every product that is offered through It Works. 

**Spoiler: we don't just sell wraps. There are 31 other products that we offer.**

All that is required is that you agree to two additional months of an auto-shipment after that if you decide it is not for you or you have too much product, you can shut it off. BUT, if you decided some where down the line you wish to start it back up or try another product you STILL get those discounted prices. Not joking, still get the discount. Not only that but every purchase you'll receive perk points. Perk points are 10% of you total. Spend $23 and you will receive 2.3 perk points. These perk points then can be redeemed later for free products!! Or if you wish you can used the perk points to just take off some of the total on your next order. Either way it is a benefit to you. Plus you are creating a healthier you and who doesn't want that for themselves?

This is how I started out then I fell in love with what I was using. I am not a sales person, so I pushed the thought away at first. Not for me I said; I can't do that. I still couldn't seem to shake the thought and finally just took a complete step of faith and decided to become a distributor. 

Distributor:

This is not for everyone, I will say that. I know I still have days where I wonder what did I get myself into, I am going to fail so hard at this. I am not getting loyal customers or distributors... 

**I still haven't signed a distributor, but I have managed to get some loyal customers. I am making some progress.**

As a distributor you actually get to make some cash for these products that you already use and can obviously fully attest to what they are capable of doing. You have a residual income that you will make each month what based on what rank you are. But that doesn't mean that is all that you will make. Each loyal customer you sign increases what you can potential make. That is pretty straight forward then there is what we call wrap cash. This is cash you make on your own accord but just selling wraps that you will get yourself. I don't do this as much as I probably should don't shoot me. I know I am suppose to scream THIS IS AWESOME! BLITZ MACHINE RIGHT HERE,  but I am not an outgoing person. I know shocker for those who know me. It is not my cup of tea, and that is alright. I would rather tell someone about a product if they ask me. I don't like to force things on people. That is what is so great about this company; you are able to work based on what you feel works the best for YOU. 

Not only that but a benefit of signing up loyal customers is free product credit. Sign up 4 loyal customers and you get $120 in free product! I used this to start testing out some of the products offered, so I am able to give an honest answer every time I am asked. Also if you are able to sigh 2 loyal customers in your first month you become fast start qualified. That means once you sign up a distributor and they sign 2 loyal customers in their first month you get 100 dollar bonus. Yep 100 dollars without lifting a finger. 

Don't let either of this options scare you. I am so glad I tried this for myself. It has changed my life for the better. I feel healthier, and I know I am making better choices about my life not because I have to but because I want to. I will say this company offers products that have started to rebuild my confidence in me. If that is all I get out of this adventure, then it was worth it.

Have more questions? 

Email me at alibuggie21@gmail.com.

Blessings

Ali

Black Ice and Confianza

So my Wednesday started out with a trip to the Med Center and watching Sports Center as I waited for some x-rays. Hopefully all of you had a better start to your days than that. I am also pretty sure I found the only patch of black ice in our parking lot at work. Last time I assume 40 degrees means no icy spots. Leave it to Michigan to try and hold out as long as possible to winter before letting spring into the picture. Needless to say it was an interesting morning, luckily I stumbled out with just a severe sprain and not a broken ankle. Thank you Lord.

Ready to laugh?

All of that and today was the day my I am That Girl charter had scheduled to be a day without complaining. Laughing yet? No worries, I certainly did. I will say there were moments that I complained, more just venting frustration about the fact I now have crutches, but I kept high spirits through most of the day considering. Sorry girls if you are reading this; I did have a couple moments that were less than optimism. I will say that, and no joking on this, I am pretty sure it was thanks in part to Confianza.

I will say that I hadn't really be noticing to much of a change in my life while taking this. However, I did realize that I wasn't instantly getting frustrated when things started to get stressful at work. And for me, that was enough to say something was making a difference with this product. Yes, I was kinda bummed that there was a big moment of wow check this out no stress! I don't know why I expected that; we are humans are ALWAYS stressed. I feel like it is now a requirement for life. I was totally expecting to write this post today and end it there but I can't do that. I had a big moment happen just not of my own epiphany. One of my parents friends stopped me Monday to say that they had notice a difference in my level of composure over the last couple weeks. They felt they just needed to tell me how impressed they were. That did it for me right there. She had no idea that I had been taking Confianza. She just merely noticed that I was staying calm in all circumstance better than I had been before. How awesome is that?

So what is Confianza doing? Confianza is a supplement offered by It Works that increases energy levels while reducing your stress and fatigue. It is providing a safe way to cope with physical, emotional, and environmental stress as well as helping you to relax and get sleep. I will concur on that one. I definitely no longer have trouble sleeping. I almost think I may be getting too much sleep. Confianza contains adaptogens which are natural substances that helps to fight stress AND increase you resistance to it. I am excited to see how this plays out in my life. I am definitely going to keep taking Confianza after noticing my frustration level drop at work as well as having someone else notice a change in composure. If you are getting frustrated at work or just noticing overall your stress is increasing more than you would like, I 100% recommend you give Confianza a chance. Let it give you the strength to fight. Not only that but build up a resistance to stress! We don't have to live your lives with the requirement any more. Stress can take a back seat in our lives and just let us drive around for once. Or better yet that ice patch of stress can finally give way to spring and just melt away.

Message me at alibuggie21@gmail.com for more info or shop on my site located in the link at the top of my blog. As always don't let state borders keep your from a less stressful life!

Why I do This

Please excuse this intermission from all these products testimonies to share a little about me and this passion I have for It Works.

People ask me all the time why I am doing this? Why all of a sudden did I start this crazy insane journey. I hope to keep this on the shorter side so you don't all get sick of me.

Loans. 

They were the honest driving force behind making the overall choice to become a distributor. My job does a great job of helping me to make enough to pay them currently and the rest of my bills, but I was getting tired of just surviving; I wanted to be comfortable and not count every dollar every day. That being said it wasn't the only reason just probably the biggest.

I had been introduced to It Works by my awesome friend Mo. I decided at her party to take a chance on this company and try what they had to offer. I was completely skeptic about them from the start. I didn't think they would actually work let alone the wraps they were promoting. I am a health nut, so that gave these products a shot. They drew me in based solely on the fact they were all natural. I have always struggled with seeing my self as good enough and lacked the confidence (and still probably do). I can't tell you how much these products have helped to change my mindset. I can honestly say I feel so much better about what I am eating and the lifestyle I am living. I don't feel guilty after eating certain foods anymore thank you fat fighters for that swift. Not only did they switch my way of thinking, but I also feel healthier on a whole. I can't say I have ever felt this good in a long time. So all of this morphed into this passion for this company.

They have changed my life, and that helped me to take that next step to sharing this stuff with other people. I am NOT a sales person. Holy Moses, I am not a sales person by any stretch of the imagination. I probably am failing miserably at selling these products and convincing people to try them. I am naturally someone who doesn't like to push things on people. But I decided that I was going to be honest about this company and what each product could do for you, and through that hopefully the products would sell themselves. I am working hard to try each product for you so I can give you the answers too all the question you could possibly ask of them. I want you to be 100% sure you want to take this journey with me.

I am here; ask you questions. I will be here to answer them to the best of my abilities. Let me guide you on a crazy journey or start you out on this new business adventure because if I can do it, you can definitely do this too.

**Disclaimer: You don't have to be in the same state as me either!! Don't feel like that is a requirement.**

You can message me at alibuggie21@gmail.com.

Blessings,
Ali

Thermo-what?

Alright before I get into this: I have not tried this product out for myself. So, everything I am about to say about it comes from either my loyal customers honest opinions or what I know of the product from distributors and learning of it on my own time.

One of the common used weight loss items It Works offers is call ThermoFit. It's name give a glimpse of what it is going to do. ThermoFit helps to fire up your metabolism to burn an extra 250 calories. It is best taken in the morning or with lunch as it does have caffeine and that has proven to keep some people awake when taken with or after dinner. I mean if you are trying to stay awake all night then by all means take it with dinner. The caffeine has a positive side of giving you extra energy hence taking it in the morning to give you that boost to make it through your day.
ThermoFit contains the metabolism-boosting properties of a red hot pepper blend called Capsimax® as well as antioxidant super-food the Acai berry which everyone seems to be taken these days for it's natural health qualities. This super-food combined with the other natural ingredients also help to reduce your appetite, so that you are also not eating as much. This does not happen right away because this IS NOT a diet pill. It doesn't just stop your hunger; you do still need to eat food. It will just slowly reduce your need to eat more often like all those snacks you and I tend to eat when we get bored.... Don't lie, you do it too just like me. I can't be the only binge eater out there. It Works only puts the best, healthiest, and proven ingredients in their products. So to recap ThermoFit:

• increases your calorie burning
• help boost metabolic rate
• contains the antioxidant benefits of the acai berry
• provides energy
• reduces appetite

**Disclaimer: I have been told that ThermoFit does have the tendency to constipate you**

I promised to be completely honest in my opinion of all the products I sell, so here is the first one where I am not 100% sold on as a distributor. ThermoFit is not for everyone. Don't get me wrong this works great for some people; it helps them to burn those extra calories that are holding them back are reaching that next weight loss goal. But then there are some who it doesn't help to push them over the edge and then just ends up constipating them. Again I have not used this particular product for myself, so I can't give you an accurate answer on who it works for and who it doesn't. All I can say is it is worth a try to see if it is going to help you reach that goal if you are willing to give it that chance. I will recommend for those of you who are taking it currently and getting the fore-mentioned disclaimer effect try taking it in combination with Greens on the Go or Regular. They will help to put your system back on track. I very much recommend the Greens as I use those for myself.

Still have questions? Ask me. Message me at alibuggie21@gmail.com.

Interested in giving it a shot click on my store link.

Blessings All,

Ali

Have that Cake

How many of us have second thoughts when we go to eat cake or something high in carbs? We love it as we are eating it and then as we are sitting digesting we regret every bite we took. SAME. I used to do that all the time. Always thinking about what I was eating and how it would affect me. Well, not any more thanks to a wonderful thing called Fat Fighters. They have allowed me to have my cake and eat it too. 

Fat Fighters have a Carb inhibitors in their formula, so anytime you have a high carb meal pull these suckers out for some guilt free indulgence. You take two with a big meal, high fat meal, or like I said high carb meal. But Ali what if I forget to bring them with me or to take them? Great question, no worries you can take them with your meal or up to an hour after you eat. Fat Fighters really are a great addition to your daily life if you are trying to lose weight. Or maybe you are like me and have gotten so busy you've lost time to workout but want to maintain your weight.

I have a loyal customer named Michelle who had been struggling to lose weight even though she was eating right and working out. She started taking fat fighters on a whim not thinking they would do much of anything since she had tried so many different types of diets and pills in the past to no success. She has been using them for little over a month now and she just told me that as of today, she has lost 13 pounds!! No joke people, I really just said 13 pounds all with the help of Fat Fighters. Michelle loves still being able to eat whatever she wants and know that it isn't going to set her back. She now is a firm believer in what these are capable of doing. 

Fat Fighters are absorbing 30% of the fat and carbs that you are eating thanks to NeOpuntia™ (a naturally based ingredient made from the "prickly pear" cactus). That is 30% that is never being absorbed into your body, how awesome is that? And it doesn't stop there, Fat Fighters also help to balance healthy blood glucose levels and reduces cravings. We are keeping some of the fat and carbs from entering the body AND reducing cravings! We are giving you the best shot at losing weight without suffering to eat small meals or rabbit food, as my brother calls it, 24/7 (unless you like fruits and veggies like me then keeping eating rabbit food :]).

Don't wait to start a healthy lifestyle; let It Works help you get to your goal just click my link located at the top of the page. I will be here to cheer you on all the way.

Blessings everyone!

Ali

It's More than just a Wrap

I had the honor of attending the One Team One Mission event last night for It Works! and it was life changing. I was able to listen to high ranking members share their stories and struggles as well as how they changed their lives with It Works! I was privileged to be able to speak with a couple of them and get some awesome advice. This is why I love this company. It helps, teaches, and encourages it's employee to achieve greatness. This event helped to spur me to work even harder to be able to help people and change or impact their lives for the better. So, I am going all in starting today.

"If you want something you've never had, you've got to do something you've never done." - Nathan Dempsey

It Works! is more than just a wrap. Last week I told you about the amazing wraps and what they are capable of doing for you; if you haven't read up on it, go back take a look.

Another product that I use is called Greens. I specifically use the Greens on the Go because I love that they are individually wrapped. It is a little more (only $2) to get them this way, but I think it is worth it if you are busy like me. I am able to just throw a couple in my purse and know that I have them any time of the day that I might want one. 

So, what do Greens do for me? 

• Detoxify, alkalize, and promote pH balance within the body
• Acidity-fighting magnesium and potassium blend
• Cutting-edge probiotic support for digestive health
• 38 herbs and nutrient-rich superfoods
• Multiple servings of fruits and vegetables in every scoop
• Free radical-fighting antioxidants

Not only do Greens provide all of these benefits but they are always help to fight off illness. I felt a cold coming on so I took two of my Greens and it helped to keep the cold at bay. It also curbs your appetite which allows you to lose weight. I repeat helps you LOSE weight. I have definitely noticed that I don't eat quite as much as I use to and am not always feeling hungry. I can say for once in my life I am not withholding on what I eat because I know I shouldn't be eating if I want to be healthy and stay at a reasonable weight. Not only that but it keeps me alert and awake for the day. So make sure you don't drink them 3-4 hours before you go to head to bed otherwise you probably will be wide awake for most of the night. I am not a coffee drinker so this has been a life-saver for me. I was always tired and couldn't stay focused as the day worn on. Now I am awake, alert, and present for my entire day and am able to focus on my work. Not to mention that they come in either Berry or Orange flavor so they taste great too!! 

Note: I would not recommend putting them in just water; it tends to taste a little funky as my mom says.

I find that juice works really well with the Greens because it adds a little sweetness and substance that the water doesn't have, but others have put it in tea, smoothies, or pretty much any liquid. It really just depends on your personally preference and tastes. You just need to have at least 8 ounces of water to mix it in, and you are good to go for the day.

All the energy to make it through the day, balancing out your body, tastes great, and helps you lose weight... why wouldn't you try this?
Check it out on my site or ask me about it.

Blessings,
Ali

Up Coming ItWorks! Event

As many of you know I started using ItWorks a couple months ago, and I couldn't have seen how it would change my life. It has made me healthier and helped to make better choices about my lifestyle. I am excited to see how God will use me becoming a distributor for this amazing company. I look forward to helping my loyal customers to achieve the same. So... ItWorks One Team One Mission is hosting a 2 hour "conference" next Tuesday on the 10th from 6:30-9! If you want to learn more about this company and WHY I have started blowing up your news feeds, or you want to learn how this can change YOUR life like it has started changing mine, please come with me to this event. We can carpool if you'd like to save on gas. It's completely FREE to any of my guests. If you're interested as a customer or a potential distributor, I invite you to come. You need not feel any pressure to sign up. We just want to have fun, so bring your friends! See what this is all about. You WON'T regret it, I promise. Please contact me via email or text:

alibuggie21@gmail.com

616.295.0981

New Beginnings

Hey Everyone!!

Welcome to my new exciting blog about ItWorks! I can't say enough good things about this company or their product, and how they have changed my life. I hope to be able to present you information on these awesome products as well as testimonies on how they are changes others lives as well.

So to start, let's talk about the wraps. The wraps help to tone and tighten either your stomach, love handles, thighs, or back with little effort on your part. You can't beat that! You can leave the wrap on as little as 45 min and up to 8 hours if you like. This doesn't mean you can't do things when you have the wrap on your body. You will be able move about, no worries, granted it might feel weird at first since you are in-fact "wrapped". That being said if you decided to wrap your thighs that might be a little harder to get around. Some people even sleep in them so that is an option as well; I have not done that so I am not sure how comfortable that would be. After you've reached whatever time limit you have decided for yourself, you take the wrap off and rub in the lotion. it is really that simple, promise. The next three days you will have to drink half your weight in ounces of water. So, if you weigh say 100 lbs, you need to drink 50 ounces of water. This should tell you that the wraps aren't getting rid of water weight or anything like that because we are asking you to drink water. A lot of water at that. This is really all about tightening and toning your body not just playing with or manipulating your water weight.

Note: you are not drinking half your weight each of those three days just in total over three days.

I know you are probably really skeptical right now. You are most likely thinking, yea Ali that sounds good in theory but I bet it doesn't work. Well, let me be the first testimony. I was the same way: skeptical. I didn't think it would work. A wrap that can tighten in as little as 45 min? Not a chance it works. I decided to give it a shot and pay the $25 to see what would happen. I will be the first to say boy was I wrong. I lost so major inches in just 45 minutes!! I managed to take and inch and a half off my upper waist and two and a half off my lower waist. I can't even imagine what I would have lost if I left it on longer than 45 minutes. I can proudly say that my results have stayed after using only one wrap. I totally recommend the wraps to anyone who wants to shed a couple inches; I can't promise that the result will stay like mine did. I do believe that if you drink the correct amount of water afterwards and have a healthy lifestyle the results should stay like they did for me.

 I have 4 wraps at $25 a piece still available to anyone who wants them.



Take a look at my site, ask me about any of the products, link is located above the About Me.


Blessings
Ali