Who Needs Visalus?

So the latest diet thing is Visalus. It is basically where you have 2 meal replacement shakes a day and eat one healthy meal and 2 snacks. There are many people losing weight with it- Sure it sounds great and all... but as a health coach, 21 year old newlywed, and frugal girl who is living on one income and trying to stay healthy.... I can't afford $100 a month for diet shakes.

This is what I have to say-
Losing weight and cleansing your body takes time. You aren't going to magically lose all this weight and be extremely fit.There is a lot to losing weight and becoming overall healthy.

First off you need to cleanse your body of toxins.

- Try the detox water I talked about (cucumbers, lemons, mint leaves, and water)
- Also add 2 TBSP of apple cider vinegar to your water a day
- Drink 64 ounces a day (at least)

***Here is a tip, when you are cleansing your body of toxins, your skin may begin to "purge", such as acne and blackheads on your skin. Try taking 1/2 cup of sugar, 1/4 cup Epsom salts, 1 Tbsp honey, 1 bag of black tea, and 10 drops of tea tree oil, 7 drops of peppermint oil, and 5 Tbsp almond oil. Mix it all together-- open the black tea bag and pour in the contents. Use this in the shower every other day. Your skin will get softer, and it will help take care of the blackheads and acne.***

The second thing to do is to set a realistic goal. Write down 5 things you want to be healthier in. Also you need to start substituting things in your diet- instead of steak- have turkey. Instead of hamburgers- make turkey burgers. Instead of bacon eat turkey bacon. Instead of baked beans- have black beans. Catch my drift?

Next start exercising slowly. If you start off going crazy with crunches, running, push ups, sit ups, leg lifts, etc.. you are going to be tired and decide that you don't want to do it. Start by walking 4 minutes and run 1 minute. Stretch. Go for about 3 or 4 walks/runs a day for about a week. Start with 3 sets of 25 crunches, leg lifts, side bends, pushups, and jumping jacks. Do this 2 times a day, then the  next week do them 3 times a day, then up your reps.


Then just start eating healthier, make your food at home. I know sometimes when you are out and about you see taco bell or the golden arches and you are so hungry that you have to eat right that second. In reality, you can wait until you get home to eat some homemade granola, fruit, and yogurt, or turkey burger on whole wheat bun, etc

And drink one can of V8 a day! I do!!!