pre-isagenixs

I received my Isagenixs products today. I decided to do the 30 day cleanse. I know sounds scary, but no you don't starve for 30 days! Its a scheduled diet with protein shakes and healthy diet and once a week doing a cleanse day... yes there's barely any eating on this day. I have talked my wonderful hubby into joining me on this adventure. We have decided to make our start day Monday, Aug. 12 and our cleanse day sunday. We're anxious to see the results!

Prior to this I have been working out with my trainer John, at Club Fitness. I have been working out steady for 1 year. I have always been very active, on/off with the gym, hiking, snowboarding, biking, walks, yoga. But this last year I was focused to get into better shape, lose some weight and try to fix my poor sleep habits. I am getting into great shape. I lost 28lbs, went down 2 sizes. But unfortunately my sleep hasn't changed. I still sleep poorly, waking 2-3 times a night and only getting about 4-6 hours a night and only 3-4 hours in the day when working nights..... leading to exhaustion!
I have a pretty healthy diet. About 1 month ago we decided to eliminate many "toxins" from our diet. Things like artificial sugars and colors, EDTA, fructose, glucose, vanillin.... ect.  We eat a balanced diet, keep away from most processed foods, fast food and pop. However we haven't learned to curb my love for wine and my hubby loves his beer :-) Moderation is the key! We also enjoy coffee every morning.

Reading about Isagenix I learned that it is used to lose weight and create a healthy lifestyle. My focus is the healthy lifestyle. I am not longer "trying" to lose weight. I am happy where I am but I am looking to be healthy with a balanced, healthy diet and exercise. Recently I have decided to start weight training with my trainer. It is very exciting, I have never worked out like this before. In the past I have always done full body weight training, cardio and strength training classes. Now I am breaking my body parts down and am body building. I am not trying to get big and freaky.... I just would like to have well defined muscles. I started 3 weeks ago and feel strong and confident. I love the transformation so far and look forward to what's coming. However it is a commitment to go to the gym. I am not busting with energy, I go after working 12 hrs. Usually I am exhausted but force myself to go, always feeling good after the workout is done. I also try to fit hot yoga in weekly for a strength and sweat!
Now I am hoping that Isagenixs will help me get a well rested, uninterrupted sleep. I want more energy and a balanced feeling. My experience starts tomorrow... as I return to work. I will have 3 days before starting Isagenixs to catalog my daily habits, then Monday it's Isagenixs time!