From Over Weight To Beauty Queen!

Losing weight is a JOB! As seen on the Dr. OZ show!

JOB for Losing Weight:
J – Journal the Food You Eat (this will keep you accountable for the food you eat)
O – Obstacles will Occur Every Day (Don't give in- look for solutions)
B – Be Patient and Kind to Yourself, (It took time to put this weight on and takes time to get it off.

I have a great plan that will really help all who struggle with emotional eating.
Journal your emotions instead of eating them. Work hard on digging deep and finding out why your turn to food for comfort.
Eating Plan of action:
1. Make your morning all about fiber with my Spinach Raspberry flaxseed oil shake. My recipe!
2. Afternoon snack: Spoonful of peanut butter. It will kill the sweet tooth and helps with dry skin.

Jill's Spinach Raspberry Flaxseed Oil Shake~ As seen on Dr. OZ

Jill's Spinach Raspberry Flaxseed Oil Shake~
2 cups fresh or frozen Raspberry
1 container of strawberry low fat yogurt.
1/4 cup orange juice
1 handful of fresh spinach. You and your kids wont even taste the spinach. It's the only way I can get my 5 yr old to get his veggies.
8 baby carrots
2 scoops of vanilla or strawberry protein powder of your choice.
For a healthy twist add 2 teaspoons of flaxseed oil. You wont even taste it. There is also a beauty tip using flaxseed oil. It is great for making beautiful hair, skin and nails.
1/4 cup of dry oatmeal

Combine all ingredients in blender with a small amount of ice until smooth and serve. :-)

kissin 92 Brenda and Kevin in the morning ~Interview

Last stop! Brenda and Kevin Mee in the morning Kissin 92. I have known Brenda for years and she is wonderful. I had a great time interviewing with both of you.
Thank you for having me on your show!

Mix 106 ~KCIX Boise ~ Radio Interview

I had a radio Mix 106 this morning. Mike was so nice I really like Mike and Kate in the morning. Kate was out of town. Anyway he has featured my story on their web site. I am so blessed that my story is traveling. I love that my own community is passing it along. My hope is always to help others see that they can lose the weight and feel great!
Thank you Mike!! I only wish I could see your face in this picture!! LOL

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Wild 101.1 Boise ~ Radio Interview

First stop this morning was with Rick Moorten over at wild 101. He is so fun to interview with. I was actually his first guest when he interviewed me back in November.
Thank you Rick! You are wonderful!!

Diabetes was My Wake-Up Call to Lose 100 Pounds

I just have to say how honored I was to be featured on spark people. They featured my story. This web site is built on motivation.
Thank you spark people for all of your wonderful comments.
Click to read: Spark People Article.

Kevin Miller in the morning ~ 580 KIDO ~ Interview

It was my pleasure interviewing with Kevin Miller today 580 KIDO! We had a great interview.
He is losing weight and could really relate to my story.
Thank you Kevin for having me on your morning show!
KIDO

Jill's Fit Tip Tuesday~ Let me help you get the weight off!

I for so long was not able to take the weight off. I would just go up and down on the scale. Finally I lost the weight. It took 2 yrs. I want to help others get it off quicker then I did. I want to teach you how and guide you to a new weight. Our health should be number one. With that said I would love to be your weight loss coach. With eating 6 small meals a day you will see the numbers go down. Now you are going to have to get up and get moving!! e-mail me at getupandgetmoving@live.com and I can let you know more about how I can help you get and keep the weight off. I want you to succeed!!

Dr. OZ Show Airs Thursday March 4th ~ Anytime Fitness Party

The Dr. OZ show I will be on Airs this coming Thursday March 4th. Here in Idaho it will be shown at 8pm on 24/7. If you want to come watch it with me Anytime fitness center is having a open house starting at 7:45pm.
To find out time and channel it will air where you are click here. Doctor oz.com

Diets in Review.com ~ Featured me on their site!

I have been a guest blogger on Diet's in review. They featured me on their site this morning. I am blessed to have made so many friends along the way of my journey this last year. Thanks Diet's in review.

Click here to check it out: Diet's in review.com

The Dr. OZ Show!!

Dr. OZ is kind and warm. What a great Dr.

Me, Dr. OZ and My Husband

Me and Dr. Roizen who wrote You on a Diet

I had the time of my life in New York taping the Dr. OZ show. I will be mentoring 3 ladies in their quest to lose weight and get healthier. I am so excited about doing this. They are 3 amazing ladies and I am so blessed to have this opportunity.

The Doctors and the staff were wonderful to work with. I will keep you all posted and let you know when the show will air. Thank you for the wonderful comments and support.

Click here to read about my weight loss Journey

Eating 6 small meals a day will cause weight loss!

weight loss - Plan

When selecting a low fat diet plan, make sure you are getting a balanced and complete diet Full of everything you will need to fuel your body.
You will need to set realistic goals so you will get where you want to be.
You can start by following some guidelines I listed below.


Guidelines for a nutritional, low fat diet.

1. You must commit to consuming 6 small meals a day. I consider a snack for the smaller meals

2. To succeed, you are going to have to plan ahead. Pack your foods the night before. You will need to always have low-fat foods around.

3. Don't get too caught up on the specifics of your diet. Keep it simple. Start by simply just counting calories.

4. Eat your food slower. This will help you enjoy your food

5. Make healthier food selections like vegetables, whole grain cereals, and beans, low-fat or nonfat dairy products, low fat meats, fish and skinless poultry. Don't forget the fruit. 2 to 2 fruits a day is best when wanting the pounds to shed off.

6. Eat on a smaller plate.

7. Avoid foods that are high in sugars such as pastries, candy bars, pies and candy. Give these up and you will feel great after a few weeks.

8. Use a variety of vegetables and fruits in your nutrition plan. Start by trying to eat 5 total vegetable servings and 2 to 3 servings of fruit every single day. Dark veggies are best.

Here is my plan!! Give it a try!

Each morning before you eat anything have an 8oz class of water.

Breakfast
Raspberry, Flax-seed protein shake. You want your morning to have a fiber punch to keep you full and regular.

15 to 20 frozen or fresh raspberries
1/2 banana
1 scoop of vanilla or strawberry protein powder.
1/2 cup orange juice.
1 small handful of fresh spinach. The nice thing about the spinach is that you can't taste it and your kids would never even know that it is in the shake.
7 baby carrots.
1/4 cup dry oatmeal
1 to 2 teaspoon of flax-seed oil

Add a tiny bit of ice and blend away. You can play around with your shakes. Have fun with them and make them your own. We also add yogurt and apples sometimes. It's a great way to start the morning.

AM Snack
1/2 apple and 8 almonds

PM Snack
a few handfuls of carrots and a piece of string cheese or a meal replacement protein shake

Lunch
1/2 turkey sandwich loaded with lettuce and tomato's. whole wheat bread no white!!
veggies

PM Snack
1 protein bar

Dinner
3 ounces chicken breast or Salmon
1 cup wheat pasta with red pasta sauce.


If you will be at the office or gone for the whole day you need to pre-plan your meals ahead of time. You will want to take everything will you so you have no room to fail. Doing this for yourself is important. I know life can get ever so busy it's so easy just to giving in.
Don't. If you would rather have a planned out way of life you can. Some need a plan made for them and I am willing to help you with that.
Be good to yourself!! You deserve it!!

6 small meals a day is how I got my 100 pounds off.
Good luck and if you need any help or motivation leave me a comment with your e-mail address or URL and I will be glad to be there for you.
There are also other options I can share with you that will help you get the weight off and keep it off! :-)
Click here to contact me. I would love to be your weight loss coach!!

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"The Heart of Diabetes" Featured My Story Today!

I feel so blessed. Today The Heart Of Diabetes Web site featured my story!
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Jill's Fit Tip Tuesday! "Get Up and Get Moving"

We all know that exercise is good. From weight management, controlling diabetes, cholesterol along with high blood pressure. It also helps prevent heart disease. The benefits seem endless.

Exercise also boots energy and helps us manage stress. Studies show that it can save our lives and improve our quality of life.

According to the Surgeon Generals Report on health and physical activity higher levels of exercise are associated with the lowering of mortality rates.

Now I ask, with all of these benefits why is it that less than 50% of Americans are leading a active lifestyle??

We really need to start getting off the couch and start moving!

We know longer can afford to use the same old excuses that often keep us from moving.
I am too busy to exercise, I am too tired to exercise.

Let's stop the excuses of life being to busy and start putting exercise as a priority.

Make it a priority.

"Get Up and Get Moving"

1. When going to the store or mall park as far away as you can from the entrance and walk.

2. If you must watch TV march, use a treadmill or do steps on your Wii fit if you have one.

3. Buy a pedometer to mark your progress. I just got one when I was on the Dr. OZ show and I had know Idea how hard it is to get in 10.000 steps a day. Now doing this every day I don't have time to sit around. I have to keep moving.

4. Make exercise fun! Walking, running, gardening. Do what makes you happy to get your body moving.

5. Walk during your lunch break.

6. Stick in your favorite work out DVD.

7. Make sure you have some variety in your exercise. Most people get bored and end up stopping exercising.

8. Take your kids on along long walk. Bike ride with your family. This will instill in your family the importance of getting exercise.

9. Train for an event. Having a mental commitment is a great way to get fit.

10. Honor yourself by making exercise apart of your life. Schedule time in your life for exercise.

Live Long, Live Happy!!

Start Taking Action Now For Diabetes

Click on the picture above and start taking action now for diabetes.
TAKE THE PLEDGE! Do it for yourself or do it for a loved on. Just make sure to do it!

Jill's Fit Tip Tuesday- How to lose your addiction to sugar.

With diabetes on the increase it's time we start changing our relationship with sugar. I had to totally give up sugar to lose 100 pounds. It's hard but so worth it in the end. By no means am I perfect I still stumble. The difference is now I have the knowledge. Once you do even when you stumble you quickly realize what you need to change to get back to the basics and stay away from sugar as much as possible.

One of the most important things you can do is learn about Alternative Sweeteners.
Consider alternatives like Agave nectar, made from the blue agave cactus grown in Mexico, or Stevia, a non-caloric herb from Paraguay. I use the stevia drops and love them on my oatmeal and I cook with it as well. Really try to stay away from artificial sweeteners. They are not good for you. They can cause severe gastrointestinal problems. NOT a fun outcome just from eating something sweet.


Dr. OZ says it best. Click below to listen.



I love his challenge. I did a podcast with fabulous after 40 where I share my story on how I changed my relationship with food. Click below to listen.
Fabulous After 40 Podcast!

Remember take care of you!!

Let's get this weight off once and for all!!!

Top new releases for work out DVD's
Let's get this weight off once and for all!!!

I loved doing this pre-view of the best DVD's.
It was hard work losing 100 pounds! I had to work out regularly. It is not only important for weight loss but important for diabetics to get plenty of exercise.

* Jillian Michael's- 30 Day Shred
* The Biggest Loser Workout- Last Chance Workout
* Lisa Rinna-Dance Body Beautiful
* Denise Austin-3-Week Boot Camp
* Julianne Hough-Cardio Ballroom
* Amy Bento- 10 Minute Solutions



Jillian 30 Day Shred- star of The Biggest Loser US and one of the world's top fitness experts - is committed to getting big results. Follow her lead through her unique 3-2-1 Interval System combining strength, cardio and abs and check out the six-packs on display.
This DVD has three complete 20 min workouts which you can progress at your own time when you are ready. The intensity in each one go up. No room to mess around Jillian is serious when it comes to weight loss.
Style: Safe, efficient and fad free
2 of my friends have this DVD and love it. They are losing weight pretty fast! To do that you will have to do your workout DVD 5 days a week!
Best bit: Easy to follow 20 minute workouts catering to every level
Avoid if: You're scared to sweat
Get if: You want abs like Jillian
Click here to buy:Jillian Michaels - 30 Day Shred


Join trainers and contestants from the show The Biggest Loser as they demonstrate some of the work out routines that helped them drop the pounds.I have this workout and it's great! I also love the biggest loser Cardio Max! Talk about getting a good workout!

Style: Really Tough love
Best bit: The ability to make it your own routine
Avoid if: You prefer a more pampered approach
Get if: You're fed up of fitness gimmicks
Click here to buy:The Biggest Loser: Last Chance Workout They are 50% off right now! Can't beat that price!!


Lisa Rinnas Dance Body Beautiful the hip new workout method created and choreographed by “Dancing With The Stars” competitors and fan favorites Lisa Rinna and Louis Van Amstel is The Ultimate Fitness DVD series. Encompassing totally unique routines that are super fun and easy to follow, you can do these Dance Fitness Body Blasting workouts anywhere or anytime No Partner Needed! So get up! Get Moving! This is what everyone is talking about and the most fun you will ever have Losing Weight, Getting Fit and Dance- Dance DANCING your way to a Beautiful Dance Body! 20 min you got it a great body

Style: Great pace dance routines
Get if: You are looking for something new and exciting: YOU will love this! Click here to buy:Lisa Rinna: Dance Body Beautiful - Ballroom Body Blast

Jump on the fast track to weight loss and lose up to two dress sizes with DENISE AUSTIN'S 3-WEEK BOOT CAMP! This invigorating plan delivers two supercharged workouts that combine cardio and strength training to boost metabolism and accelerate fat loss. Then, finish strong with a 6-minute bonus Ab Fat-Blaster that will tone and trim a sexy midsection. In just three weeks, you will trim inches, get fit and feel great! CARDIO & STRENGTH INTERVALS (20 min.): Tune up your metabolism and your muscles with cardio and strength intervals specialized to blast maximum fat and calories. ATHLETIC TRAINING (20 min.): Trim inches with a kettlebell-inspired workout that uses controlled momentum, full-body moves and cardio bursts to shed weight fast. BONUS: AB FAT-BLASTER (6 min.): Sculpt rock-hard abs in an instant with three-dimensional exercises that target-tone the entire core to reveal a slim, strong, sexy center.

Style: Easy to follow but you will lose those inches for sure!
Get if: You want to work hard and break a sweat fast. Release endorphins and feel great.
Click here to buy :Denise Austin: 3-Week Boot Camp

CARDIO BALLROOM
Two-time “Dancing with the Stars” champion Julianne Hough is ready to share her best-kept secrets and techniques for getting a lean, toned dancer’s physique! Known for her standout choreography, contagious enthusiasm, and ability to teach anyone to dance, Julianne will motivate you to dance the Cha Cha, Jive and Paso Doble with her in this fun and effective workout—no partner needed! These fat burning moves are carefully choreographed to keep your heart rate up and help you dance your way into fabulous shape. “Dance is the best way to exercise.” Julianne says. “You’ll have so much fun, you won’t even realize you’re getting a great full-body workout.”
BONUS:
One-On-One Personal Dance Lesson With Julianne! This is your chance to learn from the best! In this bonus feature Julianne will break down key steps at a slower pace and refine those little details that will make your dance “ballroom beautiful!” Take this personal dance lesson before your first workout to make your dance flow smoother. Or do it any time you want some extra fine-tuning for your steps.
DVD FEATURES: Cardio Ballroom Workout Personal Dance Lesson with Julianne Behind-The-Scenes Interview
**Selected as Shape Magazine's DVD of the Month for December 2009.

Style: fad free and fun
Best bit: A personal dance lesson
Avoid if: If your not into working hard
Get if: You want a great bod like Julianne
Click here to buy"Dance with Julianne: Cardio Ballroom"


No time to exercise? We have the solution for you—the 10 Minute Solution! Everyone can find at least ten minutes in their day, and we’ve developed a well-rounded plan that is made up of 5, highly effective 10-minute workouts that will train your ENTIRE body—without spending hours in the gym! You can do one workout per day and get 5 days worth of amazing cross training. You can also use the mix and match feature to create your own favorite combination of the workouts. Or you can choose to do the routines all together and really kick your workout into high gear!

Cardio Kickboxing
In this cardio kickboxing segment, you will burn up the calories, knockout the fat, and achieve a sleek looking physique.
Fat Blasting Intervals
This workout gives you the best of both worlds with intervals of cardio and strength training. These intervals are one of the fastest ways to transform your body and see results quickly.
Power Yoga
It’s important to take time to connect with your body and keep your body balanced with flexibility training. Using this yoga flow you will become more agile and more flexible.
Belly Fat Burner This series of belly blasting exercises will work the 6-pack, strengthen the lower back and zap away any love handles. Consider it a short-cut to the best abs you’ve ever had!
Lean Body Sculpt
Make the most of every minute with compound moves that work your upper and lower body at the same time. This type of sculpting leads to leaner bodies because it increases muscle mass which can raise your metabolic rate and melt away unwanted fat.
About The Instructor: Amy Bento (www.nrgfitness.net) is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer from Norwalk, Connecticut and has been a fitness professional for almost 20 years.
Style: Fun fast and great pace
Best bit: Sculpt your body fast
Avoid if: You don't want that great body
Get if: You want fast results
Click here to buy: 10 Minute Solution: 5 Day Get Fit Mix

Make sure you get your exercise 5 days a week if possible.

Enjoy!!