My Pull-Up Resolution…

WHO WILL BE THE PULL-UP CHAMP? Moi or my girls?

Just click here to view the short video I created!

Coming up on 6 months since our family embarked on our first 90 day challenge with Body By Vi, and nothing but incredible things to say. Loads of friends, strangers and new found friends are living healthier lives, less stressed for nutrition on the go, discovering confidence and self-esteem they had misplaced or yet to discover, energy to get thru their hectic days, new wardrobes, workout improvements, and the list goes on.

Like anyone being shown something they aren’t familiar with, we had the typical product concerns which were easily addressed, so we personally tried the products and within no-time engaged as promoters – very thrilled we did!

Since introducing Vi-Shape, a meal/protein shake, and the other products offered through the ViSalus Sciences Body by Vi program, we have seen loads of positive improvements for ourselves and our clients.

A few more of the positives we’ve witnessed personally include:

- lean muscle gains;
- decreased body fat;
- improved strength;
- improved energy, sleep and mood;
- and a slew of health benefits pertaining joints, diabetes, cholesterol, blood pressure, etc.
- witnessed tons of pounds “released” (after all when you say “lose” weight, we naturally want to find it again, when we “release” it – say bye, bye forever)

Now this is not a miracle product, nor is it the only product choice in the market today.  However, Visalus is a simple, cost effective solution that works!  It’s a top quality, versatile and great tasting product that allows customers the opportunity to get their health supplements for free. It is shipped to your door for less than $2 a meal/shake. ViSalus Sciences has experienced successful company growth over the past 2 years due to the launch of the Body by Vi 90 Day Challenge.  With an 87% retention rate, and 80,000 – 100,000 people joining the challenge each month, we’re pretty confident the results speak for themselves!

A few other key points for us were the following:

- Low Sodium, no added sugar, high fibre, low calorie
- Gluten Free
- Lactose Free
- Pharmaceutical Grade
- Kosher Certified
- Kid/Pregnancy/Nursing Mother Friendly
- Diabetic Friendly
- Proprietary Tri-Sorb protein (targets fat while building lean muscle)
- Probiotics and Digestive Enzymes for balanced pH and increased absorption
- Non GMO, isoflavones (hormone) free soy
- Heart Smart Certified
- One shake flavour that has loads of recipe options… Pina Colada, Frappuccino, Reese’s Pieces, Plain Jane, and 100’s more
- AND I will mention it again ’3 for FREE’

The negatives aren’t negatives, just opinions really.  So let’s talk about them:

Soy, well that’s bad? Click here to see why we disagree.

Sucralose? uh ok!  So little, I would have to have how many shakes to equal one package of Splenda? And it’s safe for diabetics and a globally recognized product.

Too little protein? Click HERE to learn about the science behind the Tri-Sorb proprietary blend used in Visalus shake mix and why it works.

Multi-Level! Really, what isn’t affiliate marketing these days, it’s how the world turns people, get on board or support those who are!

Another cool point, ViSalus’ core mission is to improve world health and combat obesity, so the company makes it a priority to ensure prosperity for those who promote the Body by Vi Challenge through millions of dollars in annual bonuses, incentives, and rewards. Because prosperity is nothing without the ability to give back, the company’s Body by Vi Community Challenge is quickly approaching 1,000,000 meals donated to children and families in need.  We are extremely proud to be a part of a company that gives back.

Dai and I have nothing to hide, are totally keen to answer any questions or concerns you may have, and are excited to see the results of those who choose to implement the ViSalus products into their daily routine or choose to embark on their own 90 day challenge!

If someone else has introduced you to the challenge, by all means support them! 

What a week! Loads going on as usual, hence no real blog updates this month, my apologies. I want to make a quick entry to share a pretty cool moment I experienced this week. A couple weeks back I was contacted via Twitter, asking if I would be interested in being the February feature of the month? How freak’n cool! It is common for Dai to be featured and requested to do interviews, but me, little Christie, ‘It would be an honour, thank you so much’.

The feature required some photos, so I was given the option to choose my own photographer. I had a few in mind and would have so loved to pick everyone who offered their services, but due to scheduling, etc Feeling Photography was a delight to work with! I felt like a supermodel for about 2 hours on Tuesday morning – awesome!

Silver Icing is a local clothing company that I was thrilled to find. Their clothing feels great, fits great, and a great price point! The gals I was in contact with were superb and I am very grateful for them believing I was worthy of being featured with their brand. Thanks for choosing some random chic that appreciates all Silver Icing has to offer!

To check out the interview and some of the pics chosen from the shoot, click here.

Wishing you all a most fabulous February and thanks again to @Silver_Icing and @feelingphotosuz!

I began my week on the corner of 33rd & Oak. (Fully clothed people, and inside a building) The Canadian Blood Services to be precise I have been hit and miss with my ability to donate lately, iron levels vary. I have been working on keeping them consistently high, so needless to say I was pretty stoked when she said “fill these top questions out and proceed to the next station”…IT WORKED! My levels passed.

This time round had and will forever have a little different meaning. For when Dai was at St. Paul’s getting his bone marrow biopsy, we met an elderly gentleman named ‘John’ who was receiving blood transfusions/platelets for anemia and a rare blood cancer. I happen to be scheduled to give blood that day and mentioned to Dai that I had re-scheduled. John and Dai were sharing a room, but we had yet to personally speak to each other. On route to the washroom, John and I started up a conversation, and it lead to blood donors. He has been receiving transfusions for some time now and had yet to meet a donor up until that week. Though he most likely

will never meet the specific donors who assist him, he had just met a nurse and now myself.  John was extremely grateful, he was so pleased to be able to physically thank someone face to face for their continued efforts. Turns out we were the same blood type (A neg – 6% of the population), even more special an experience.

So as I am sitting in the donation chair, I strike up a conversation with the nurse and trainee. (surprise, surprise, me chat someone up, I know, eh?) We were all in agreement with how strange it it, considering there are a number of blood donors, in our direct circles, we know very few personally who MAKE the time to donate. Now I bring attention to ‘make’ because, it is an hour of ones time every couple months (well 56 days to be precise). I understand for religious choices or health reasons, some are not able to give blood. However there are a number of people who are capable, yet it’s just not on the forefront of their mind or they have yet to gain insite on what a simple process it really is. The hour is well worth it!

To figure out if you are an eligible donor or to book an appointment to give blood is VERY simple…either call 1.888.2.DONATE (236.6283) or www.blood.ca.

I recently learned of a couple other ways to help! Donation of platelets , stem cells, plasma, or even financially. I am not going to try to share all the reason why or the benefits of donating, I just wanted to raise awareness and encourage anyone who is able to donate to find a way and MAKE the time in your schedule to help SAVE A LIFE! You owe it to yourself, no more excuses, it’s time to experience the feeling of helping people like ‘John’.

Hallelujah Modern Family!!!

“There are Dreamers and there are Realists. You would think the dreamers would find the dreamers and the realists would find the realists, but more often than not the opposite is true. You see the dreamers need the realists to keep them from soaring to close to the sun. And the realists, weeeeell without the dreamers, they might not ever get off the ground.”

I really appreciate the writers of Modern Family. The humor, the reality, the lessons, the characters, the diversity, in my opinion a solid program. The above statement was mentioned by ‘Cameron’, the enthusiastic partner of ‘Mitchell’, the lawyer and level headed partner of the pair. Cameron has the stories he enjoys sharing over and over again, and Mitchell ‘the realist’ tends to roll his eyes, as he feels there is no way the story could be true.

This got me thinking…we are all one or the other and we are regularly surrounded by each. I contemplated, briefly, which one I personally was and which my near and dear were ~ dReAmER or ReALiST? I am at peace realizing there is a mixture in my life.

Whether you’re a realist or a dreamer, I strongly encourage you to engage in creating relationships with both…the creative, enthusiastic visionary may be in need of a little down to earth time and focus, or the person who tends to view things only as they truly are, may be in need of a little excitement and uncertainty.

It’s okay to be different, to not conform to the masses. I don’t believe we should criticize one or the other. It’s our differences that make things go round and I gladly accept I am a dreamer. I prefer to look on the bright side, not to say I don’t venture into the grey every once and awhile though, but this dreamer isn’t kept down for long, as I am blessed with a crew of dream encouragers. Some hang on the realists side the majority of the time, but I would be confident in saying they realize encouragement is a far greater feeling than stealing someone’s dream.

In closing, if you’re a realist, choose not to be a dream stealer and enjoy the moments! If you’re a dreamer, appreciate the realists and keep dreaming! Just like ‘Cameron’ mentioned, we need each other.

Here’s to High-Fiving the fantastic dReAmERs & ReALiSTs we surround ourselves with!

“There are some people who live in a dream world, and there are some who face reality; and then there are those who turn one into the other.” ~ D.H. Everett

I couldn’t pass up the chance to feature my little bro in my online journaling. Voting for this year’s (well I suppose the next 3 years) Kelowna city council has come to a close and this guy put forth an incredible effort. Bobby Kennedy, a 26 year old husband, father, brother, son, nephew, cousin, uncle, entrepreneur and friend to many (just to name a few of his roles;)! A local boy determined to move Kelowna forward and allow the youth to prosper, instead of flee. I love that fact that he just stepped up to the plate and was willing to take on the challenges to create change.

I have no doubt he opened the eyes of plenty, especially folks that had taken very little interest in politics prior to this election. Thru facebook alone, the amount of people who commented, shared links and videos, or gave shout outs regarding this election were something else.

Bobby received close to 2500 votes. 2449 people filled in the oval next to his name. Though not enough to be elected this time round, pretty freak’n impressive if you ask me! I love that Bobby was true form from start to finish and will continue being true to his values, beliefs and initiatives.

Be sure to stay tuned, as I am sure this is not the last we hear of Bobby Kennedy. He (& my other awesome brother Billy) can be found at The Bakery Board Shop and Lounge (189 Highway 33 East, Rutland BC). Be sure to swing by, skate, ride or walk in to say hi and see their ridiculously cool set up. Bobby would be thrilled to have the chance to chat about change, skateboarding, snowboarding, and creating good times for all to enjoy and prosper from.

Life is for living and this wise young man is definitely choosing to live it! 26 year old, husband, father, and successful business owner…Cheers to Bobby, thank you for taking a stance and choosing to engage – we are all so proud of you and honoured to have you a part of the Kennedy Clan!

“Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present, are certain to miss the future.”
JFK

www.bobbykennedy.ca

Do you ever find yourself in a mood you struggle to explain?

dishes that sit dirty on the counter…to just check out and ignore life per-say.I have started to see a pattern that brings me to my ‘F off from reality’ times. If I had to choose one word, OVERWHELMED. I also have figured out how to limit my FOFR times and the two words I would choose would be, TIME MANAGEMENT. I enjoy so many things, I am a professional procrastinater, and a bit anal when it comes to ensuring things are done to my standards. A SCATTERED PERFECTIONIST. I believe I can do it all (and properly , hence the sudden Holy F and I check out. I must say I find great enjoyment in almost everything I do or have access to. I am also aware that sometimes we need to lighten our load and just enjoy the moment.

Because of my realization as to what causes and how to limit my FOFR moments, I want to get my shite together and calendar plan, prioritize and commit. So I am putting this blog out into the universe, knowing I am an accountable person (just tend to be least accountable to myself), I hope this helps me stay committed to first managing my time better and committing to my plan…

So here’s to F’ing off tonight and a fantastically productive start tomorrow with Crazy Christie back in action, implementing better time management, and enjoying the moment! Mwah!

Adious Funk…in awhile crocodile