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Ok, so you've seen what Isagenix can do for me...and you're wondering "What is it exactly?" and "What does it entail?" and "How do I get started?"

First, Isagenix is about health.  It's about setting your body back on track.  You're probably here because you want to lose weight, and weight loss is an awesome side-effect of the Isagenix system, but it's not the main purpose.  During the 30 Day Cleansing & Fat Burning system your body is restricted in calories as well as food type.  This allows your pancreas, liver, and kidneys to heal and reset.  Your body gets rid of all the toxins it's been holding on to, which makes it easier to burn the fat it's been storing.

If you want to see what a typical day on the 30 Day Cleansing & Fat Burning System looks like, read THIS.  

Having read that, here are a few rules:
  1. For the first 30 days, no bread, pasta, grains, coffee, alcohol, candy, baked goods, chips, soda, fruit, and even some veggies: potatoes, corn, carrots and peas.  Don't worry...after the 30 days you can introduce MOST of these back in...but in smaller portions than you're probably used to.  
  2. Water.  Water. Water.  You will need to be drinking half your body weight in water each day.  I started at 232, half is 116...so I need AT LEAST 110 ounces of water a day.  Don't guess, keep track.  Get a water bottle with ounces listed on it and count the number of bottles you drink in a day.  I have a 22oz bottle...I need 5-6 bottles full of water everyday. 
  3. Exercise.  You don't have to spend hours at the gym, but you do need to do SOMETHING.  Walking on your lunch break, taking the stairs, family walk after dinner...something.  The reason?  On a restrictive diet like this one, your body will start looking for places to supply the energy it needs to function...muscle burns easier and you will lose muscle mass before losing fat.  This is bad for several reasons.  One...your heart is a muscle...and you don't want it to be damaged.  Two, if you lose all your muscle mass, when you finish your 30 Day program your body will more than likely gain back some, if not all, of the weight you lost.  Get a buddy, make a plan and start moving!
  4. No cheating.  Seriously.  Isagenix works!  But ONLY if you do your part and follow the program TO. A. T.   

It sounds tough, and strict...but I promise, before long it becomes second nature.  Does it sound like something you're willing to do to get healthy again?  Yes?  Ok!  

Before you get started there are some things that will make your Isagenix journey easier.  
  1. Read THIS to see some of the tools we bought.  You don't need it all (although they DO help make it easier...and easier means less likely to cheat)...if you get only three things, get a food scale, a water bottle, and a blender. Don't guess on food amounts...you don't want to over or under eat.  Walmart, Target and Amazon all have inexpensive scales. 
  2. Get rid of your temptations.  Throw out the candy, chips, soda.  Get rid of the coffee, cookies, ice cream.  Toss those packaged dinners to the curb.  If it's not in your house it won't be able to tempt you!
  3. Set your goals, write them down and put them somewhere where you can see them everyday.  On your bathroom mirror, on your fridge...wherever works for you.
  4. Make a Vision Board...you can see mine HERE
  5. Browse cookbooks, Pinterest, and the web for recipe ideas.  Cooking on Isagenix is different than what you're used to.  I've posted recipes on here to help when you get stuck, you can see them HERE.   It helps if you prepare your protein ahead of time.  I buy in bulk and cook massive amounts at once.  Then I measure them into 4oz portions, stick them in baggies and freeze...that way it's one less thing to prep come meal time. 
  6. Tell a friend/family member/coworker about your Isagenix goals...have them be your accountability partner.  Choose someone who will SUPPORT you and encourage you, not try to talk you into cheating or giving up.  

Ok, ready?  You can start one of two ways.  

One - go HERE and sign up on your own.  You are looking for the 30 Day Cleansing and Fat Burning System. 
Two - email, leave a comment, FB message or Voxer (amazing FREE app for iPhone and Android) me and I can set you up.  

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