Results

I have  just been so busy - I haven't had the chance to post my results from my first 90 day challenge. I lost 40 pounds and 25 inches - off of my entire body - measured in 5 places. I feel fabulous and am really loving the nutrition. Tim is working out now and it is awesome to spend that time together!!! Here is a picture to update you all!!!

Learning to Lean....

I am a control freak...I know it and I have been working really really really hard at learning to not control everything and let God take control. Today an old monster reared its ugly head and I have spent all day trying to figure out how to fix the problem. But then I realized I don't have to fix the problem, I need to let God fix the problem. I have tried to fix this problem for several years and I obviously cannot fix it. Matthew 19:26 says:

But Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

Therefore I am giving this situation fully over to you Lord. You know my needs, their needs and what would be best according to your will!

I also am feeling a little down because my business is not taking off like I want it to. I am having such great success with Body by Vi and feel so good - I want others to join me. I can look in the mirror and start to see the work the Lord is allowing. So instead of worrying about this as well...I am going to let it go to God. I know this is where he wants me and what He wants me doing.  Jeremiah 29:11 states:

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.

So on this Easter Sunday, I am returning my worries to my risen Savior. He did not suffer in vain - it is me who needs to learn to lean!!!

Body by Vi

I haven't posted a lot about why I am promoting Body by Vi or about my weight loss journey - so here it goes. I LOVE to eat - I eat when I am happy, sad, bored, stressed etc.... So I got to my biggest weight ever this winter. I was smoking 1/2 a pack a day too. My mom and most of her family died young from heart disease - you would think I would do something right??

My friend Melissa started using Body by Vi and I started. Wow - it was delicious. I am NOT hungry - I don't miss my sweets - and I had a sweet tooth. I got so excited I decided to promote it. I LOVE teaching - do not get me wrong - but with the way education is going - can I see myself doing it for another 15-10 years - No way. But I can make money at this - while I am helping others to change their lives?? Yes please.

I have met a wonderful group of people. A lot of them love the Lord just like I do - But the best thing is that I am starting to feel better about myself. I have lost 17 pounds and almost 14 inches. I can work out every day - I can even run a little.

I can't wait to see where this journey takes me!!!

debkellogg.bodybyvi.com

deb

One year....never forgotten

It's hard to believe tomorrow marks one day since I lost my Dad here on earth. I know he is in heaven with my mom and for that I am eternally grateful, I will get to see him again. However, there is so much he has missed and I have missed sharing with him. I so wish I could call and talk to him. I still have the last voicemail he ever sent me. I haven't even erased him from my phone contacts.

I finally got the guts to do all the things he had been on me to do - quit smoking - lose weight - exercise - Dad  - do you know? I have 4 beautiful grandchildren - he only got to see 2. Mom never got to meet any of them - that makes me so sad - she was an awesome mother and grandmother.

As I got older  - my parents became my n=best friends. There was rarely a day I did not talk to them. So tonight I am sad - very sad - because I miss them.

I am thankful to them for all the things they taught me - to work hard, to never give up, to have faith, to be honest, to smile through adversity> But most of all they taught me the importance of family!!

Dad - you were my hero, you were my rock, I love you more than words can ever say! I cherish every last moment we spent together and am so grateful  we had that time. I wish we had gotten more. but thanks to Calvary - I will be reunited with you and Mom. But just so you know - time may go by - but you are always in my heart and mind.

All my love - Deb

Following God's plan

Wow - what an amazing journey I am on and I see no end in sight. i have goals and plans and God's blessing on it all!!!! it is an amazing feeling when you know that what you are doing is exactly what god wants you to do! I didn't say it was easy - but it helps feeling His loving arms and comforting touch. I have gone from a smoking couch potato who ate 2 doughnuts every morning with a large french vanilla cappuccino (can we say empty calories) - to a 2 shakes and a healthy meal - work out 1 1/2 hours every day and have not had a cigarette in over 3 weeks. Lets give Him some praise.

I always had an excuse to not change my BAD habits. I'm too stressed. or I'm too busy or I will do it when.... God sent a family into my life - the Body by Vi family that showed me the time was now. I know people blast this program because it is a networking deal...but it WORKS!!!!!!! i have never felt so good and wanted to work out - looked forward to my diet., looked at each thing I put into my mouth. It is truly transforming my life!!!

Thank you Lord Jesus for showing me the answer to my prayers. May I continue to follow on your path and listen to your guiding voice!!!

Deb

Why?

Today I am filled with questions. Today has been a tough day. Today should have been my dad's birthday. Why have I lost both my parents? Today no one I invited showed up to the Body by Vi party. Why would people pass on such an exciting program? Today I heard about peoples exciting trips. Why didn't I go anywhere for Spring Break?

But instead of asking why - I have decided to look at Who. God created me. God knows what I need and when I need it. I out it all in his hands, and I will let Him know the whys. If He feels led to share them with me I will listen...if not I will trust and have faith.

To god be the Glory that today my dad celebrated his birthday in Heaven! praise the Lord that a couple came to my house and learned about Body by Vi. And thanks to God I got the opportunity to work out on a consistent basis all week and ma leaving for Nationals on Friday!!!!

Deb

Thsi is me and my Dad 2 years ago !! I miss you and Love you Dad!!

Excitement

Have you ever just known that something you are doing is right? I often question myself about so many of my decision. I also question my abilities, my paths etc... But I know this time I am doing exactly what God wants me to be doing!

Recently I started the Body by Vi 90 day challenge. I quit smoking. I quit drinking pop. I have began to exercise again. I am feeling the effects as well as seeing results. I believe so much in this product that I became a distributor. I had been wanting a part-time job to help pay off my student loans...but this is so much better!!

I have met and am getting to know some awesome people! I feel their excitement. I am feeling the presence of God in this. I think this is awesome that I get to become healthy, make money and fellowship with Christians - could anything be better!!

I just wish I had the eloquence to explain how this is changing my health - the energy I have - the just good feeling.


THIS IS WHY I AM EXCITED!!!!!

  I have decided to DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Debi