Moving To The East Side

THRIVE Day Sixty-six

We're moving!

 

Our new place is only less than fifteen minutes away...

but that doesn't change the fact that

moving is a LOT OF WORK! 

 

Whew!

 

I'm excited.  The kids are excited.  I think the hubby is excited.

We have SO much to do before moving day this weekend...

 

That being said, tonight I'm going to say a quick 'hello' to those of you who are keeping up with my blog.  Thank you so much for your kind words and support.  It really does make a huge difference to have feedback and love.  I'm so excited to hear back from some of you that you are interested in trying THRIVE!  That's fantastic!  I cannot wait to hear how much you love it!

 

I'll be super pressed for time over the next few days as we transition to our new house. 

Being realistic, I'm not going to be able to do much writing between now and then. 

So, I'll see you all back here in a few days... probably full of stories about

how amazing the move went!

 

Here we go...

 

P.S.   As always, if you want to learn more about The THRIVE Experience,

please feel free to contact me and here is my website link:

http://sarahcollison.le-vel.com

My Favorite Benefit of Taking THRIVE

THRIVE Day Sixty-Five

Once upon a time, I was the girl who loved sleep.  I was tired all the time and would daydream about sleeping.  This was normal for me from about my early teenage years until just sixty-five days ago.  After having three children (none of whom were good sleepers as babies), I believed that being tired was just a part of parenthood... just a part of life. 

Being tired became my daily answer to, "Hey, how are you doing?"   Being tired made life move in slow motion and everything became more difficult than normal because my ability to function was getting worse and worse. 



Taking naps here and there helped... but I never felt great.  I started to NEED naps in order to make it through the day.  Naps became my daily requirement and without a nap, I was cranky and too tired to care.  Dinner's not cooking?  Oh well.  Have cereal.  Mommy is tired.   Everyone in the family knew how much I NEEDED those naps in order to 'keep it together.' 

Even though I don't drink coffee, I could related to this picture.  I felt like NOTHING was helping me to get enough rest and feel rested.  I was starting to despair because the exhaustion was overwhelming. 

Little did I know that my exhaustion was curable.  The fatigue that I felt was cured in just a few days and before long, my suffering ended.  I started to feel like an entirely different person.  I started to wake up before my alarm clock went off.  I'd sit up in bed and smile.  I'd jump out of bed, rested.  Energized.  Singing a song and excited for what the day held. 


Here's the crazy part:   I wasn't getting more sleep.  I was actually getting LESS sleep because I stopped taking naps. 

What a wondrous miracle!  ALL I changed was I started taking THRIVE.  

My body was not functioning properly and getting the complete nutrition that it needs from the food I eat and so the fatigue began taking over my life.  Once I started giving my body the complete nutrition that it craved, my body responded in such a life-changing way that now, it's a distant memory to feel the way I felt before. 

Last night, my husband got home from an out of town business trip around midnight.  It was after One O'clock in the morning by the time we went to bed.  My baby woke up at 3:30 am.  Then my four-year old woke up at 4:30 am and he couldn't get back to sleep.  I crawled into bed with him and rubbed his back for an hour... still couldn't sleep.  By 6 am, I gave up and put a cartoon on for him and I crawled into my own bed.  At 7:15, the alarm clock was ringing and it was the first time in a long time for me that I didn't jump out of bed feeling great. 

Of course not.  I got about two hours of sleep. 
That's not nearly enough for my body to get the rest it needs. 

But you know what?

It's 2:30 pm and I'm sitting here writing... not feeling awful.  Today already I've done laundry, packed some boxes (we're moving this weekend), spent time with my family, did some shopping and I don't feel exhausted.  I feel tired... but normally, at this time of the day, I'd be 'crashing' and begging for a nap.  Instead, I feel a little tired.

What A MIRACLE Thrive is to me! 

This quote speaks loudly to me because isn't it the truth that when we are not rested, we are more stressed and overwhelmed?   Another byproduct of THRIVE in my life:  less stress.  I'm handling life better and getting more accomplished.  I'm feeling good therefore I'm more effective in all areas of my life.  


I firmly believe that Thrive is a gift from God.   After all, the bible says:

 

God's design for us is to sleep well and wake up feeling refreshed and energized. 

THIS is the way our bodies are supposed to function.

 

Are you experiencing this?

Are you waking up rested and energized and excited for the day?

 

If not, then I suggest you give THRIVE a try.

Even if better sleep is the ONLY result you experience

(and I'm confident that it would not be)

it would be worth it to feel this way every day.

 

http://sarahcollison.le-vel.com

 

 

THRIVE 101

THRIVE Day Sixty-Four

It's time to talk about what this whole THRIVE 'thing' is again.... Woot woot!  Here we go....

This is what a FREE 3 Day Thrive Experience Sample Packet from me looks like.  

It includes:

3 packs of the Premium Lifestyle Capsules (2 capsules in each pack)
3 packs of the Premium Lifestyle Mix
3 DFTs (Derma Fusion Technology)

This is how it works:

Step 1:  When you first wake up in the morning, take the capsules on an empty stomach. 

Step 2:  20-30 minutes later, drink the mix beverage (I always mix mine with milk... sometimes I add strawberries.  My friend loves hers with almond milk.  You can put whatever you want in it.  The two flavors that are currently available are vanilla and chocolate). 

Step 3:  Clean and thoroughly dry the area of lean muscle and apply the DFT to your skin. 

That's it.  The next morning, you do it all again. 

I've been doing this routine for sixty-four days now and I've never felt better in my life.  Even when I was younger and thinner... I still didn't feel this energized or healthy.  My whole family just got over runny noses and coughs.  Not me.  The immune support in these products have spared me from that sickness.  I've lost 10 pounds (I weigh myself everyday for accurate measurements) and 6 inches total off my waist, thighs, hips and bust.   I haven't changed my eating habits a bit.   I've been more active but not consistent with exercise... yet.  I'm working on that. 

Though I've lost 10 pounds, Thrive is NOT a diet.  It's not a magic pill.  It's premium nutrition to help your body function the way it's supposed to. 

Thrive IS a premium lifestyle plan to help individuals experience and reach peak physical and mental levels.  Whether your goal is to lose weight, get in the best shape of your life or simply be the best you can be, THRIVE is for you.

Thrive is a premium naturopathic and synergistic formula of vitamins, minerals, plant extracts, antioxidants, enzymes, probiotics and amino acids.

Here are the main benefits of using Thrive:

* Weight management
* Cognitive Performance
* Digestive and Immune Support
* Joint Support
* Lean Muscle Support
* Inflammation Support
* Anti-aging and Antioxidant Support

Some additional added bonuses that I've experienced are: no headaches in the past sixty-four days, no daily naps needed to survive, waking up feeling refreshed and energized (I've NEVER been a morning person in my life), all day long sustained natural energy that leaves me feeling amazing and my foggy 'brain' (that I thought was a tired Mommy thing) is a gone!  I'm thinking more clearly and even my reflexes are sharper.  Wild! 

You can take my word on it... or try it for yourself and see if you are a day one Thriver (someone who sees results immediately.  I was feeling results in the first four hours!).  Some people need more time taking Thrive to see results which is why the company, Le-Vel, recommends that if you want to give it a go, try it for 8 weeks.   Within this time, we are certain that you will be feeling the best you've ever felt.  

I could go on and on about how much I love these products and this company.  Le-Vel is only three years old and it has already been featured on the cover of Success from Home Magazine twice.

 

 

 

This meme is one of my favorites:

 

23 supplements?!

 

I'm too busy to try that hard.

 

Thankfully, THRIVE does all the hard work for me.

 

Here's my website link:

http://sarahcollison.le-vel.com

 

I'd be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Contact me for your free Thrive sample!

Fresh Start

THRIVE Day Sixty-Three

My inspiration for today's post:

Isn't that excellent news?  It doesn't matter what kind of mess we made out of yesterday... or even today.  Tomorrow brings a fresh start, a new chance to 'get things right' next time.  I'm so thankful for this news.  Some days I have such high hopes to do this or do that and sometimes I totally nail it.  Other times, my life kinda looks like this:

 

It's ok. 

 

I laugh at myself and think, "I've gotta do better next time." 

Sometimes I do better but sometimes it takes a few times to get it right.

 

And that's ok.

 

There's so much freedom in knowing that it's ok to make mistakes. 

It's alright to not have it all together.   Granted, I prefer to have things go perfectly ALL the time... but they never do. 

I'm finally learning that if you really want to plan on something,

you can plan for things to NOT go the way you think they will.

But you can ALWAYS count on this:  God doesn't make mistakes. 

He 'nails' it the first time, every time.  His ways are perfect and unchangeable. 

 

So, tomorrow, I'm going to do better.  I'm going to make better choices and manage my time better.  I'm going to prioritize things better.  I'm going to focus on the important things.

I'm going to live without regrets. 

Tomorrow is the first day of the rest of my life... my fresh start.

I choose to Thrive.

 

http://sarahcollison.le-vel.com

 

 

 

Super Short

THRIVE DAY Sixty-two

Well, it's almost midnight and the day was so incredibly full that I forgot to write something today.  I want to be faithful to write EVERYDAY... though some days' posts will be shorter than others. 

Today was lovely.   We had a great time at church this morning, a busy afternoon of baking for the fall festival this evening and then a fantastic time at the Annual Fall Festival. 

I feel so blessed.  And SO ready for bed. 

G'night y'all.  Sleep well and let's THRIVE together tomorrow.

http://sarahcollison.le-vel.com

Complications Are Chewy

THRIVE Day Sixty-One

I've come to the conclusion that I must be nuts.  Not certifiably, but just generally speaking in the way that some people are laid back and others are strictly regimented.... I seem to have a knack for overdoing everything.  I haven't quite mastered the middle of the road 'doing'.  I feel like I either live in the land of "NOTHING DOING" or the land of "EVERYTHING ALL AT THE SAME TIME IN THE MOST COMPLICATED WAY POSSIBLE - DOING."

Sigh.   It must be my personality that I love to go above and beyond.  I'm all about that 'beyond'!  If someone needs me to do something, I want to do what they need plus three other things that they never saw coming.   I have been experiencing TONS over these past few days that have my head spinning a bit.  If I had to use an expression to explain the scenario, the best option would be:  biting off more than you can chew.

So here's what's happening in my life right now....

Here are the pieces to my life's puzzle.   I've recently joined our church's worship team.  This happened very suddenly and has taken all of us by surprise.  It's a small team and we've only been singing together for around a month.  I play the keyboard and sing.  Our worship leader plays the guitar and sings.  Then we have a singer who completes our team with her beautiful harmonies as well.  Lastly we have a percussion guy that completes the team and adds so much with his playing.  I am absolutely loving this experience and being a part of what God is doing through us in our church.  It's fantastic.  I love it. 

The next 'piece' is in regards to my experience with THRIVE.  I've had such amazing results from these products that it was a no-brainer to me that I should become a brand promoter and begin selling Le-Vel products.  Because my interactions with people have been gaining momentum and I'm starting to gather more interest from friends and family about what it is that I'm doing... my husband and I decided that I needed to go ahead and make it official and become a promoter.... Yesterday.   So, to reiterate, I started a business...yesterday.   It's fantastic.  I love it.

Another 'piece' is also sudden and happened... yesterday.  We've been caretakers of my parent's home for the past four and a half years and I've been wanting to close that chapter and move on for quite a while now (probably two years now).  Due to less than desirable circumstances, finding a house of our own has been in the ball park of 'impossible'... then 'difficult' ...and lately it turned to "who knows?!"  Scott and I have felt an urgency to increase our praying about this situation and asked friends for help praying about this need.   All of a sudden, out of nowhere, a house became available.  It's a lot of "exactly what we asked God for" and some of 'we'll have to figure out how to make this work.'   Anyhow, we're thrilled to report that we've decided to lease this home for the next year in order to position ourselves for the future.  We are super excited but haven't quite wrapped our heads around the fact that our move-in date is November 1st.  As in eight days from now.   We have NOTHING packed.  But it's happening.   It's fantastic.  I love it. 

Here comes the next 'piece'... Scott has been blessed with an excellent business contact and friend who has been able to open many doors for lots of work.  We mean LOTS of work.  We are currently in a season of so much work (and it's all out of town work, by the way) that Scott's body is having a hard time keeping up.   **Side note** I look forward to getting him all set with taking THRIVE (hopefully) in the near future to help with his body's aches and pains.  It will help him SO much.  Anyhow, back to the story... he's out of town a lot now and I'm home with the three kids, trying to juggle everything.   I do hope that this is not coming off as complaining.  That is not where my heart is or where I am going with this blog.  All of the work is a clear answer to our prayers for steady and greater income.  It's fantastic.  I love it. 

There are other pieces, but I'm sure you get the point.  LOTS going on.  The bottom line is that life is so 'delicious' that I have been taking big, huge bites out of it and now I've got a mouth full good stuff that will take a lot of chewing to manage it all. 

So what does this mean.  What happens next?  What needs to change?   Eh... not a whole lot.  It's just the circumstances that we are in right now.  Life is complicated.   There's a lot going on and it takes extra effort to manage everything.  Thankfully, we recognize that many of these challenges are temporary.  Once we move, for example, that challenge ceases to exist.   

So how do I proceed with all these challenges.. all these complications... all these opportunities... all these situations?   Well, if the saying goes, "Don't bite off more than you can chew"... then I suppose my task at hand requires me to "CHEW, CHEW, CHEW" because I've got a mouthful right now. 

Not all of these pieces of my crazy puzzle are complications.  Some of these pieces are huge blessings that we've been praying for.  It becomes complicated, though, when I have SO much happening all at the SAME time. 

Therefore, I press on.  I choose to chew.  I ask God for help (because I know I can't do it on my own).  I work hard and keep focused.  I choose to Thrive.  Here we go...

T.G.F.T.

THRIVE Day Sixty

Happy Friday!  It's a little after 9 p.m. and my head is spinning.  What a whirlwind of a day!  From an 8 a.m. appointment to a 10 a.m. appointment to picking my little boy up from school at noon to an afternoon shopping trip with my Mom to an afternoon of playing with the kids in the backyard and then a short visit from a dear friend to grabbing a quick bite to eat (Pizza night!) to more playing with the kids then getting the kiddos bathed and put into their pajamas then a bedtime snack and a short cartoon and then taking all of the kids back upstairs, praying with them, brushing teeth and then tucking them into bed. 

Whew!!   I think (with the exception of while I've been in my vehicle) this is the first time I've really sat down all day.  It's been busy.  But SO good.  LOTS of exciting things are happening and I'll share them with you as soon as things are finalized!

I can go ahead and share this:  today, I made it official and became a Le-Vel Promoter!  Woot woot!  This means that I am actually able to sell Le-Vel products now.  I've never been interested in sales before... but from the moment I first experienced THRIVE, I knew that I wanted to share this with the world.   I have SO much to learn.  I want to be the very best Promoter that I can be.  I am so very excited to be able to help people with my company's tremendous products!!  

My business cards will be arriving in the mail within the week.  How crazy is that?!  Business cards.  I really would have NEVER guessed that my life would look like this six months ago. 

So, now that the kiddos are in bed and the house is quiet, I can take a deep breath and soak in all of the many blessings that God showered upon me today.

I am so thankful.   T.G.F.T. (Thank God For Thrive)

http://sarahcollison.le-vel.com

Ever Changing

THRIVE Day Fifty-Nine

Good Afternoon!

While I was making breakfast this morning, I was singing a song that we sang in church on Sunday called, "Found In You" (love it) and one of the verses has this line:

Give us a greater glimpse of a never-changing God.

Well, I caught myself accidentally singing 'EVER-changing' (instead of NEVER) and had to stop and laugh for a moment.  Oops!  I know full well that the bible is clear on this matter.  Malachi 3:6a "For I the Lord do not change."  Hebrews 13:8 "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever."  James 1:17 "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change."  Isaiah 40:8 "The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever."  2 Timothy 2:13 "If we are faithless, He remains faithful for He cannot deny himself."  Isaiah 40:28 "Do you not know?  Have you not heard?  The Everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth does not become weary or tired.  His understanding no one can fathom." 

My God is perfect and does not change.  I, however, need daily changing!  It's me who is the ever-changing one!  The bible says in 2 Corinthians 4:16 "Therefore we do not lose heart.  Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day."   As I was pondering these thoughts it occurred to me that IF we are not seeing change (renewal, growth, refreshing) in our lives, I think the reason WHY can be summed up into three explanations.

1.  You are perfect like God and do not need change.

2.  You do not realize that you are stagnant (not moving) and therefore not changing.

3.  You don't want to change and choose to stay the same.

An interesting point about the last observation reminds me of a very famous quote by Mikhail Gorbachev "If you don't more forward, sooner or later you're going to move backward." 

Change usually isn't easy. 
Change isn't popular.
Change isn't always fun.

But the next question is... how much energy are you wasting trying to resist change?

 

As for me, I'm learning to welcome change. 

 My personality is not laid back and very 'go with the flow'. 

I have to work at being flexible. 

I have to work at embracing change. 

I'm happy to give up everything that has been holding me back from the great things that God has for me, for my family, for my marriage, for our finances, for my friendships, for my church and on and on...  I want the very best that God has for all of these areas and Heaven help me if  I stand in the way of these changes. 

 

My life looks sort of unrecognizable to me lately. 

There has been SO much change taking place and I absolutely love it. 

 

My physical body is changing (thanks to THRIVE).

My walk with God is growing (thanks to having energy now to actually do things).

 

I choose to be Ever-changing and NOT never-changing.

 

I choose to THRIVE.

 

http://sarahcollison.le-vel.com

 

 

 

Week 3 Facebook Post Archives

 

THRIVE Day Fifteen: did my three step morning Thrive routine...took 1 capsule, drank protein/probiotic shake, applied DFT (wearable nutrition patch) and now I'm all done for the day. Time is such a valuable resource. We each are given the same hours in a day... but our time is spent so very differently... from person to person and in my own life, it's spent differently day to day. I'm noticing... as I am more calculated and intentional with my time lately that finding things to fill our days is not difficult to do. My 'To Do' Lists are getting longer and longer because I am feeling more and more motivated. This is not necessarily a bad thing... to be ambitious... but it's occurring to me that I'm going to have to 'schedule' times of rest in my days... time to slow down and just 'be'. Today is Tuesday and I have an appointment with my War Room. I'm noticing a lot of distractions already today. Not bad things, but just 'other' things... things that are taking my day's allotment of time away. I am reminded of the analogy about time management... the glass jar and the stones. We have a certain amount of things (stones) that we want to put in our day (glass jar). We will never get them all in unless we start with the larger (most important) stones first. The smaller pebbles can fill in later. Anyhow, prayer is a big stone and if I am not careful to give it time today, my schedule will be filled with everything else first. I'm learning so much about myself lately and I'm so thankful for these lessons. Today, I choose to make good use of my time. Today, I choose to Thrive.  

 

THRIVE Day Sixteen: took my three step morning Thrive... 1 capsule, drank protein/probiotic shake, applied DFT (wearable nutrition patch) and now I'm all done for the day... it's so easy. It's so effective. Yesterday was a work in progress. I didn't get everything done that I wanted to. My ten year old called me from school around noon saying she wasn't feeling well. (Side note: my thoughts ...quickly went to thankfulness that THRIVE has immunity boosters in it.... Yay!) Anyhow, that changed the whole vibe for my day. But that's ok. When do things actually go as we plan? Not very often, I find. It's all about being flexible and not allowing shifts in the 'wind' to blow us to and fro. It sounds like an oxymoron... but there's truth to it. Look at a strong tree. It has roots that go deep that keep it tethered to the ground, that keep it nourished and strong. But when the winds blow, the tree doesn't break under the pressure... it sways in the breeze. I want this to be my self portrait. I dig deep and grow my roots in the only anchor that holds... God. He is my foundation. He will nourish and strengthen me. Then I work hard to produce good character which will help me flourish and sway when the winds blow. This world is becoming very windy and I am thankful that it will not wreck me, knock me down, blow me over. I choose to be rooted. I choose to be flexible. I choose to thrive. 

 

THRIVE Day Seventeen: started my day taking THRIVE. Reflecting on how feeling tired all the time is becoming a distant memory. I am seeing so many excellent results from feeding my body the nutrition it needs. It's a wild ride... to feel energized and refreshed everyday. Because I'm feeling good physically, that changes everything in other areas of life.... Spiritually - I have the energy, th...e mental clarity, the motivation to make the most of my days and live with purpose instead of 'just getting by'. I'm being intentional about my prayers and reading the bible. Emotionally - I feel good. Really good. Not too long before I started taking THRIVE, I felt overwhelmed all the time. I was starting to struggle with depression. I felt ineffective and exhausted. I no longer suffer from these emotions and feelings. I feel as though I can take on the world. It really is truth that we are three parts: body, soul, spirit. When one of these if 'off', the others are bound to follow. A healthy person is one who has all three areas in alignment, all three areas working together towards a common goal, all three areas complimenting each other. Like I said,.... it's a wild ride to watch this transformation first hand. I wake up every day pondering what I will learn today and what the day holds. I wake up excited for all the possibilities. I choose to continue being renewed... day by day. I choose to THRIVE.

 

THRIVE Day Eighteen: started the day with the vitamin capsule. Twenty minutes later, drank the protein/probiotic shake. Applied the DFT (wearable nutrition patch) to my left bicep. I'm wearing a full patch today because it's going to be a very full day and I'll need every bit of energy I can get. Today is September 11th. It's a day that a few different couples that I know celebrate their wedding anniversaries. A joyous day. But it's also a day of great tragedy for Americans. I am at a loss to appropriately describe all of the emotions and pain that many Americans suffered on this day fourteen years ago. I feel thankful that our nation has carried on and fought back against those who attacked us. I feel compassion for those who lost loved ones in the towers, in the planes, in the Pentagon, on the ground responders who were there to help.... I feel concern for the future that our nation's enemies are still full of hatred towards our country, towards our people. It's so easy to forget the bigger picture and to just go about our days, focusing on our little worlds around us. It's shocking to the core to broaden our thoughts to the great big world around us and all of the strive and turmoil that exists in ways we Americans cannot really fathom. It's easy to become fearful and anxious about these problems. How quickly our sense of stability can be overturned by one phone call, by one news report.... So what do we do? I know what I do. I take a deep breath. I close my eyes and I pray. I ask for God's protection for myself and my loved ones. I pray for peace in our world. I pray for my nation's leaders that they choose wisely to defend us and protect us against all enemies. I choose to live hopeful instead of fearful. I choose to be a peacemaker instead of causing strive. I choose be mindful of the bigger pictures and ask God to show me how I can make a difference. I choose to thrive. 

 

THRIVE Day Nineteen: Up WAY earlier than I'd like to be after a very late night and a baby who slept horribly last night. Mom life is tough sometimes. I took my capsule first thing and twenty minutes later, applied my DFT (wearable nutrition patch). I'm out of my supply of the protein/probiotic mix (this is what happens when you share your THRIVE... ack!). I can go online and order more or I can wait till my next monthly shipment arrives in two weeks. Scott and I will have to talk about what our plan is. In the meantime, I am thankful to be able to share THRIVE with those who are interested and I look forward to hearing about their results! Yesterday was amazing. My cousin, Matt had some tickets to Disney's Night of Joy and gave them to us. Scott had to work, so my daughter and I had the great opportunity to go together. We've never taken her to a nighttime event at Disney before because....well... we've doubted her ability to last the night. Sure enough, by 9:30, she was faltering and by 10:00, I was looking for a cool place with a quiet corner and an outlet to charge my phone and let her take a nap. We ended up on the floor in the store at the Space Mountain ride. It was great. Lots of charging stations and my baby girl slept for an hour. It was frustrating... being at Disney, knowing that there were excellent concerts happening all around me... knowing that the park wasn't packed and the ride times were super short... and there we were, sitting in a corner on the floor. It gave me time to reflect what a blessing it was to be able to take her there. She LOVED it and was so full of joy that she was jumping up and down and dancing most of the evening..... that is, until she crashed. As I watched her sleep for an hour, I felt thankful for THRIVE. I was feeling good and had plenty of energy left. I daydreamed about taking my DFT off my arm and plopping it on her forehead... as if to say, "Here, honey! Have some energy!" LOL. But no. After an hour, I woke her up to see if she was recharged enough to go back out and have some more fun. Sadly, she was done. SO done. So, we walked, hand in hand through a few stores on our way out. We stopped at the Candy Shop on Main Street and got some sweets for the ride home. We paused for one last picture and said goodbye to my favorite place. Till next time, Disney. Thanks for a great time! Thanks SO much to my mom for babysitting my babies so my daughter and I could go. We love you so much and appreciate everything that you do for us!

 

‪THRIVE Day Twenty: woke up early, took a vitamin capsule, twenty minutes later, applied my DFT (Derma Fusion Technology...aka wearable nutrition patch) to my left shoulder. Today is Sunday, church day. I usually post this Thrive Blog in the mornings but Sundays prove that to be near impossible to do it in the morning. So, ten-thirty at night and here we go... It's confession time. I started the week last week out strong with my quest to train for a 5K. Only a few days into it, and I faltered. I allowed excuses and circumstances to sway me to decide not to remain committed to the plan. Committment is a funny thing. We were talking to the kids over dinner about how sometimes committment isn't easy. When it's a thing that we love and enjoy, it gives us pleasure to devote time and energy to it. ("Like video games!!" Our 4 year old son chimed in...) However, when the 'thing' is hard work or chores or uncomfortable situations... committment then becomes a battle. I looked up the definition of the word and it means being dedicated to a cause, activity or responsibility. Synonyms are: loyalty and devotion. This led to a fun little run through the dictionary... looking up the actual definitions of great and meaningful words such as INTEGRITY, FAITHFUL, CHARACTER, HONOR, CONSTANT.... Hmmm... If committment were always easy, failure would be rare. I believe being successful requires constant devotion to the task at hand. We do not succeed or fail on accident. We choose our paths. I love to succeed... who doesn't?! But I value the lessons I learn from my failures as well. I've learned that because I fail at something, it does not make ME a failure. I'm just an ordinary person choosing to press on, learn from my mistakes and commit to doing better next time. I'm thankful for chance to try again tomorrow. I'm thankful that tomorrow is a new day. I'm thankful to have the opportunity to take THRIVE and see the changes it is making in my body. I feel strong. I feel healthy. I feel energized. I choose to Thrive.

 

THRIVE Day Twenty-one: Good Morning! There's nothing quite like the first feel of fall... to open the door and feel the cooler temperatures. Here in Florida, it's worth a celebration... to feel the beginnings of a new season. My four year old told me as we were taking him to school this morning that his favorite weather is fall and snow. LOL. What a funny boy! As always, I took my vitamin capsule and twenty minutes later, I applied my wearable nutrition patch (DFT) to my right shoulder. I restarted my 5k Training today. Day One is thirty minutes of walking. Easy peasy. Especially in this beautiful weather! I have a full day planned with a long to do list so I am thankful for this healthy and energized body to get the jobs done. I feel like such a different person now that I'm taking THRIVE. It's amazing, really. Anyhow, I love the changing of the seasons. I really do enjoy every season. I love the freshness of spring with all the flowers. I love the fun of summer with family times and sunshine. I love the cooler temperatures of fall that bring bon fires and enjoyable walks through the neighborhood. And I love the start of winter that brings Christmas and all the pretty decorations that are so fun to look at. It's great how seasons are temporary. If we are in a 'season' of life that is not enjoyable, we can take faith in knowing that it will pass... that a new season is not far off. Many times it feels like 'THIS WILL NEVER END!!!'... but we know it's not true. We just have to remind ourselves to take a deep breath, push on and the seasons will change. What glorious news that is! I'm especially excited about fall arriving because it will make all this exercise I'm doing a WHOLE lot more enjoyable! Woohoo!!

 

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Be A Real Life Super Mario

THRIVE Day Fifty-Eight

10:27 p.m.

Have you ever had one of those days that was so full that it makes your brain hurt a little?.. Or, at the least, your overall impression of that day makes you smirk and shake your head?  That was my day today.  It wasn't a bad day... but it sure was wacky and busy!  I am SO glad that I choose to THRIVE because I am certain that without these excellent products, I would be a puddle of goo right now.  

My little ones are fighting off illness and I can feel my own body's response to the initial battle as well.  Normally when I'd get sick, it would hit me by surprise and out of no where, I'd be under the weather and struggling.   Now that I'm THRIVING, I'm much more in tune to how my body feels and so when something begins to feel 'off'... I'm able to battle it right away.  It's pretty empowering.

For starters, I've got my whole family drinking Boost.  This is Le-Vel's premium greens beverage that is excellent for immune support (plus a few other things as well). 

It can be mixed with water or anything, really.  We mix ours with apple juice.  My young son is really into superheroes and since the drink is green (literally), I call it "HULK JUICE."   He wasn't thrilled about having to drink it, but he really likes the HULK and he drank it down.  Ha!  Not too long afterwards, I noticed that he seemed to be feeling better already.  So good!  

I'm also really glad to be sporting my DFT (Derma Fusion Technology) now-a-days.  It looks like a patch or a sticker.  When I first started doing the THRIVE Experience, people would see the DFT and wonder... some even asked, "Are you trying to quit smoking?"  I'd laugh and reply, "I've never smoked a day in my life!  No, this patch is sending vitamins and minerals right into my skin, absorbing it right into my bloodstream!" 

I'm thrilled to report that that these DFTs work! 

 

They are time released to give you added benefits all day long and I am keenly aware **when** the products release periodically throughout the day.   It reminds me of the old video game SUPER MARIO BROTHERS.  If you've played this, you'll know what I mean.  During the game, your character is travelling through various different courses and there are little pictures of things placed all over the place.  Sometimes it's a 'prize box' or a 'star' or a 'mushroom', etc... When you grab the special item, it gives you a power burst and special energy or special abilities.

 

 

THIS IS WHAT THRIVE FEELS LIKE.  

 

Like I've been saying, it's a wild ride. 

 

When I sat down to write tonight, did I anticipate that I would be writing about a video game.  Uh, no.  Didn't see that coming.  HA!  But the parallels are huge and worth mentioning.  In the game, you start out 'small'.  You can get by and beat the game with this little guy... but it's a lot harder to do so.  As you beat the levels that are placed before you and start to collect the prizes and the objects that help you grow and enhance your abilities, your game play becomes more exciting and your character has a better chance at winning.  It's foolish within the game to pass by a mushroom or a star or any kind of power boost and not grab it.  After all, why wouldn't you want your best shot at beating the game?!  Isn't the whole point of playing to win and NOT see this:

 

GAME OVER 

 

 

I could ask you the same question.   If THRIVE can give your body the extra 'Oomph' that it needs to help you soar through your days and feel better than you've ever felt... why wouldn't you want to grab that prize for yourself?   I know I love the transformation that is happening with me.  

 

Give me a chance to put some THRIVE samples in your hands and we'll see how great you can feel.  I know you won't regret it.

 

 

http://sarahcollison.le-vel.com

 

 

 

Looking Back To Change Your Future

THRIVE Day Fifty-Seven

Good afternoon! 

Before starting on today's post, I took some time to dig through pages and pages of my Facebook Activity Log to find the first two weeks of my THRIVE blogs.  I was able to copy and paste them here on separate posts named "Week 1 Facebook Post Archives" and "Week 2 Facebook Post Archives".  I plan on doing this for all of my previous writings so that the whole journey will be here on this site and available for perusing.  

What a trip it was to go back and read the first week of my THRIVE Experience.  It seems like eons ago though it has only been just under two months.  I was so floored at how great my body was feeling and amazed at how energized and refreshed I felt.  Now, I've come to expect those sensations.  Nowadays, if I am tired and worn out, it's out of the norm.  In fact, it just plain doesn't happen anymore.  Sure, I get tired... at 11 o'clock at night.   NOT at the daily afternoon crashing that used to occur from 2-4 pm.   It feels SO good to feel so good.  

As I continue to read through those early days, I am saddened to read that some of my plans that have not become consistent realities over the past two months... I had planned to start up a daily exercise regime.  Though I've exercised more in the past two months than I had in the past year, I'm not seeing daily, consistent growth there.  This certainly explains why I've not seen more weight loss.   The good news is that reminding ourselves of our goals and our shortcomings can help us realign our steps for success in the future.  If I really do want to see this extra baby weight come off, then I really do have to make changes.  I know it.  You know it.  We all know it.  It's turning these concepts into actions. 

So now what?  I take a look at what my life looks like today... this week... and I've gotta learn how to juggle.  Not literally, though that'd be fun.  But I need to learn how to take the things that really matter to me, my top priorities and balance them in such a way that they all don't come crashing down when I bounce from 'ball to ball.'    I've taken on a fair amount of new activities, new priorities in the past two months.  This is the part where I take this concern... my time management... and go to God.  I've got to get God's help with learning how to juggle everything. 

More good news!  I recently went to a Women's Conference in Orlando and the Director of the ministry, Deanna Shrodes had recently released this book.  Wouldn't you know it, I said, "How much?!"   I look forward to reading this book and gaining insight from a godly woman on this topic.  I'm glad that I can look back and see what I'm missing.... to see what's falling through the cracks.  I'm looking to make the most of all my days to better my future.  I choose to Thrive. 

I would love to talk with you about how you can THRIVE, too!  Here's the link to my website... check it out!

http://sarahcollison.le-vel.com

Week 2 Facebook Post Archives

9/2/2015

THRIVE Day Eight: did my easy 3 Step THRIVE Experience. I hit the ground running this morning and intend to get a ton of things done today. My thoughts are rapid-fire lately (that must be the increased cognitive function that THRIVE gives) so in order to stay organized, I've started a giant "to do" list. I love lists so this system works great for me. I did one yesterday and was able to accomplish 75% of the things I wanted to. And it was a long list. LOL. Tuesdays are my day of the week that I am setting aside additional time in my War Room for prayer. I am craving that time with God and I anticipate many distractions today.... so knowing your obstacles is half the battle! I have so many hopes and dreams, things coming alive in my heart that I want to accomplish, things I want God to do in my life ... physically, spiritually, with my household, with my relationships... It feels so good to feel sharp and functioning the way I think I was always meant to. I'm choosing not to regret all the lost time I've had over the years but focusing on how much time ahead of me I have. I still only have 24 hours in a day, like we all do, but I now feel equipped to make the most of it. So thankful for THRIVE to give me the extra nutrition that my body needed to become effective again.

 

THRIVE Day Nine: did my easy 3 Step THRIVE Experience... back to taking half doses. I am starting run low on products and I don't want to run out before I get a chance to order another box. I am rationing!   I can definitely feel a difference between a full dosage day and a half dosage day. So wild! I NEVER felt ANYTHING before when I took my regular prenatal vitamins off t...he shelf from Walgreens. Yesterday morning was so special and impacting. I was able to set time aside and visit my 'War Room'. What an amazing experience to allow God to stir your heart and speak to you. My prayers were focused primarily on the middle east and Israel... I hardly ever spend time on those regions, those issues... but it just poured out of me. Thank you, Anna, for encouraging me to set time aside to pray for the work that God is doing there. I look forward to watching these prayers come to pass. I have only recently met Anna and I love her heart for things of God. She reminds me that there is a great big world out there who needs help and to look beyond my circumstances and see things through God's eyes. In other news, I did something exciting yesterday... I would have never claimed this for me before, but well, everything is different now. I read my cousin Ben Wyns' book "Beginner's Guide to Running a 5K". Say WHAT?!?! Yup. I'm wanting to run a 5K. My motivation may make you laugh... it's certainly NOT what you would think. My motivation is.... DISNEY! LOL. I want to do a Disney Run! Yay! So, now I have to read the guide again and plan it all out. I just shake my head everyday now and wonder, "WHO have I become?" I don't even recognize myself. It's amazing what we can accomplish with energy and stamina! This morning, I went to visit the lovely ladies at the Alpha Center for Women and I got a little morning workout by helping move boxes and packs of donated diapers! If feels so good to move these muscles!! I am so inspired by the work that Lori has been doing at the Alpha Center for more than 15 years! What a blessing this ministry is to our city. I sure do have a lot of say today. I'm amazed at what a gift THRIVE has been to me. I thank God for it everyday.

THRIVE Day Ten: woke up, did my easy 3 Step THRIVE Experience. I'm using a full DFT (patch) today as I felt like I wanted the extra boost. Boy, oh boy! I am feeling the boost and it is great. It just goes to show these products really do make a difference from one day to the next. My experimentations with dosages has been eye opening! Today was my very first ever MOPS (Mothers of Pre-Schoolers) meeting and it was fantastic! I'm so glad I signed up and am able to be a part of such a neat group of women! This is going to be a great year! One of the 'ice breaker' questions we did at our table was "High/Low"... I chuckled to myself since both of my recent Highs and Lows happened yesterday! My 'High' was regarding how encouraged I'm feeling by my pants falling down all the time. lol. I was wearing my favorite jeans yesterday (my husband bought them for me before I became pregnant with Maggie) and they were a little snug way back then. Now, they are falling off me. Thank God for that! My 'Low" was that I had somehow scratched my eye and it was hurting all day yesterday which aggravated me... which led me to being 'short' with my kids. Scott has been working two jobs these past several days (Hallelujah and Ugh at the same time) so I've been missing him and bearing the brunt of the parenting lately. It wears you down. Thank God that today is a new day. I take a deep breath. I prioritize what things need to be accomplished. I press on.

 

THRIVE Day Eleven: did my easy 3 Step THRIVE Experience. This morning, I woke up a little before my alarm went off (this NEVER happened before I started THRIVING). I jumped out of bed and started the day with gutso and laughter. In just under two weeks, I'd have to say that I'm becoming a morning person, thanks to THRIVE. It's such an odd sensation to me to wake up feeling refreshed and energized. I have been going to bed at the same time (around midnight) and I've cut out all naps (that was my 'vice' before THRIVE). What a difference it makes to start the day full of joy instead of grumbling. Tonight, we are going to see my dear friend Amanda and her daughter Tori in the Ocala Civic Theater production of Mary Poppins. I'm SO excited! Till then, I have a long list of things 'to do'... here we go...

 

THRIVE Day Twelve: Good Morning! It's Saturday and I didn't get enough sleep last night...late night at O.C.T.!... but I'm feeling good and I'm happy to have a great day planned ahead. Today I want to write about my THRIVE Experience and the DFT (Derma Fusion Technology) that is patent pending and totally unique to the Le-Vel brand. This is the patch that we THRIVERS put on in the morning, about 20-30 minutes after taking our morning capsule(s) on an empty stomach. Some... days I wear a full patch, other days, I cut it in half and wear that. The patch is time-released so throughout the day, I feel surges of energy, like a little gift from God. LOL. I am loving this product and I'm thrilled to have found it. When my friend, Rachelle, first started doing the THRIVE experience at the beginning of July, I was reading her posts on Facebook about it and I was intrigued. She and I used to watch our babies play together in the church nursery while we sat there and complained to one another about how tired we were. Our babies are only 9 days apart. We were nursing Mommies that didn't get enough sleep and felt wrecked ALL THE TIME. So when she started posting how amazing she was feeling, I contacted her right away and got the scoop. She paid for some samples for me to take (God Bless her!) and I was a 'Day One Thriver' (meaning I felt better on day one). I actually experienced detox due to the new surge of good nutrition and minerals into my body... forcing the bad junk out. After my trial pack was used up, I wanted to order for myself right away, but we couldn't afford it. The THRIVE experience is only $5 per day (plus S/H) but to order a whole month's worth at once... well, we couldn't do it right away. It took us about a month to have the extra money to invest in this for me. When my box arrived, I literally jumped for joy!! I don't know if some of you want to try THRIVE but the money is holding you back... to you, I say: talk to me. Maybe I can help. At the least, I can pray with you that God provides the money so you can feed your body these amazing vitamins, probiotics and minerals. I want everyone to have a chance to feel this good... to feel this refreshed.... to feel this energized. It's worth every penny. Have a great Saturday and hope you get to make some wonderful memories with your families today. ‪#‎thriveischangingmylife‬ ‪#‎thankGodforThrive‬ http://sarahcollison.le-vel.com‬

 

THRIVE Day Thirteen:  woke up, took my THRIVE vitamin capsule, drank my protein and probiotic shake and then applied a DFT (wearable nutrition patch) to my right bicep.  As you can see, it is after 9 pm and I am just now getting the chance to sit down and write my THRIVE blog.   It has been a wack-a-doodle weekend so far.   I'm thrilled that tomorrow is Labor Day so we have one more day of random happenings before we're back to the daily grind.  I had a rough day yesterday (disappointing news, baby not napping and being fussy for hours, etc...) but last night, we had a marvelous time with our friends Eric and Lisa and family.  I am so thankful to have lovely friends in my life.  It really is a gift from God.  This morning was church and it was SO good!  I didn't even get to hear the whole sermon because I had to get the little ones settled in nursery and that took a while... but what I did hear spoke deeply to my heart.  Pastor Jay spoke about how unforgiveness and rebellion (an unrepentant heart) are bad seeds that will grow in our lives which will cause bitterness and anger and a whole lot of nastiness... and it will also prevent God from moving in your life if it is left unresolved.  He encouraged us to dig deep and take our offenses to the Great Comforter and lay them down.  We may have had lots of bad things happen to us in life... crappy things... but God is in the business of taking that crap and turning it into fertilizer, using it to make fertile ground so that good seeds can be planted and bloom in our lives.   Our Pastor's wife, Carol, spoke briefly about how it doesn't matter how long we've been a Christian... we ALL have things that we need to take to Jesus and let Him wash us clean of it.  We have to choose DAILY not to be offended.  The bible says in Luke 17:1 that offenses WILL come.  We have to choose to walk in forgiveness, to love, to put others first, to trust God and know that He is our defender.  After leaving church on the way home, we got a flat tire.  Sigh.  Talk about highs and lows and highs and lows... all... weekend...long!    Still, we choose to remember that we are blessed.  We choose to be excited for the great things that are happening in our lives.  We choose to be thankful for it all... the good and the bad because even in the bad times, we grow, we learn, we build character, we teach our children that yes, 'flat tires' happen in life but we deal with it and we move on.  I choose to be happy.  I choose to thrive. 

 

THRIVE Day Fourteen: woke up, took my THRIVE vitamin capsule, drank my protein and probiotic shake and then applied a DFT (wearable nutrition patch) to my left bicep. I am still feeling the surge from yesterday's DFT on my right bicep, so I went ahead and left it on there. I intend to take Today on full force and make the most of it. I am have very ambitious 'To Do' list... that also involves ...finding something fun to do with my kiddos on Labor Day. I'll have to 'wing' that one. I'm also starting my 5K training today. I have mixed feelings about it. I'm excited to get moving and training towards a goal... but I haven't figured out yet how to make the time (what to do with my kids). Today, the kids will go with me. Scott is working (Yay and Boo) and my Mom is out of town so it'll be a family adventure. I am starting to live life with a 'No Excuses' mind-set. There's a bunch of reasons why today isn't a great day to start training (not feeling great, Maggie slept horrible last night, I've got all the kids with me, I'm bummed because Scott is working today, etc...) BUT.... I choose to be motivated. I choose to THRIVE. ‪#‎thriveischangingmylife‬ ‪#‎thankGodforthrive‬

Week 1 Facebook Post Archives

August 25th , 2015

THRIVE Day One:  took premium lifestyle capsule first thing in the morning.  Twenty minutes later, drank premium lifestyle mix.  Applied DFT patch to my bicep.  Took beginning body measurements and weighed myself for record keeping.  An hour later and I am already feeling my body respond to the THRIVE.  I anticipate a degree of detox to happen today so to offset that, I am drinking lots of water and having almonds (protein) for snacks.  Here we go...

 

THRIVE Day Two: took premium lifestyle capsule first thing in the morning. Twenty minutes later, drank premium lifestyle mix. Applied DFT patch to my other bicep (I'm told to rotate placement of the patches for best results). Yesterday was extremely busy and I was thrilled to noticed that my energy levels were steady all day (which is absurd for me... I'm THAT person that crashes every afternoon.... I've always been that way and it's only gotten worse since having babies that didn't sleep well during their first 18 months). Anyhow, I don't drink coffee, I don't drink soda (generally speaking) and I don't drink energy drinks. I usually barely get through the day... but not anymore! The first time I noticed I was feeling a bit tired was at 8:00 at night when I was tucking the kids in bed. I did experience some detox sensations, but because I was anticipating them, I only used A HALF DOSAGE of THRIVE. I can't imagine how I will feel when I start using full doses! My hunger cravings were way less than average for me and nullified with a handful of almonds each time (every few hours or so). Also wanted to mention that I've never been a 'morning person'.... I'm not one to pop up out of bed, ready to conquer the day. This morning, I woke up to the sound of my alarm and was feeling refreshed and awake. Who AM I?!? How odd to feel so focused! Today will be busy as I will be cleaning the house, top to bottom, to prepare for tomorrow night's meeting! I'm really looking forward to sharing ‪#‎THRIVE‬ with all y'all!   Hope you can make it!  

 

THRIVE Day Three: took one premium lifestyle capsule first thing in the morning. Twenty minutes later, drank half of the premium lifestyle mix. Applied a half of the DFT patch to my bicep. I am taking half doses because I find that a whole dose is too much for me. So yesterday was a wacky day. I knew I had so much to do...and my one year old decided to skip her morning nap. Agh! This greatly... inhibited my ability to actually accomplish much (I spent as much time cleaning as I did cleaning up new messes that she was making). Sigh. Anyhow, feeling great and really enjoying my newfound stamina and mental focus. At 6:30 pm last night, I went to a flooring job to help my husband (he's in the middle of a huge project with a deadline and I offered to help). We worked (manual labor, mind you) till 10 pm! I was laughing at how strong and energized I felt. And I hadn't had a nap in days! I was so excited last night at how good I felt, I had to force myself to go to bed... but once I laid down, I was out. Hard work felt good and my muscles were happy. This morning, I woke up feeling alert and rested (not the usual groggy, hate the alarm clock sensation. I was curious how I'd feel this morning after having such a full day yesterday AND Maggie woke up at 1 am (she never sleeps good at night when she misses a nap during the day). I'm thrilled to say that I feel great and haven't missed a step. Looking forward to all that today holds and how much I can get done!

 

THRIVE Day Four: took one premium lifestyle capsule first thing in the morning. Twenty minutes later, drank half of the premium lifestyle mix. Today I was feeling 'fancy' so I threw four diced strawberries in my 'shake'. YUM! Applied a half of the DFT patch to my....wait for it.... WRIST! Yup. Decided to try something different. Our bodies have different spots that help absorb the DFT nutri...tion better and I decided to try this one. I am still taking half doses because I find that a whole dose is too much for me... though today was the first day that I wondered if I should go full dosage. Maybe in a day or so. So yesterday was a CRAZY FULL day. Last night was my first informational meeting for THRIVE and I was so excited to share it with Lisa and Rachel! By the time the day was done and I crawled into bed at 11:30, I was whooped. SO tired. This morning I woke up feeling better than usual (pre-Thrive) but not as energized as I have been the past few days. That's why I opted to try the patch on my wrist this morning for added 'boost'. Let me tell you... it's working! Today, I'm headed to my husband's jobsite again to help for a few hours (manual labor). I look at it like this: the work feels good because it's burning calories and getting my muscles moving... AND it's a help to my husband. DOUBLE Win! ‪#‎thriveischangingmylife‬

 

THRIVE Day Five: took **TWO** premium lifestyle capsules first thing in the morning. Twenty minutes later, drank the premium lifestyle mix with four diced strawberries in my 'shake'. YUM! Applied the DFT patch to my right bicep. Today, I decided to go full dosage with the THRIVE EXPERIENCE because I discovered that I appear to be fighting an illness (feeling tired, scratchy throat, stuffy nose).... This explains why I was feeling sluggish yesterday as well. I was wondering how my body would respond when fighting a cold while taking THRIVE. My usual routine is to load up on vitamins and drink more liquids than normal. I'll keep you all posted on how the day progresses. Yesterday was one of those days that goes almost exactly the opposite of what you expected. I had plans to leave my kiddos with my Mom so I could go help Scott with work. Well, Mom had stuff come up so that didn't happen. I ended up filling my day with what seems like a millions other things. I noticed several times throughout the day yesterday that I felt like I was 'off' (sluggish, yawning). It reminded me of my status quo pre-THRIVE, but not my worst average day... just an average Mommy-tired-no-energy day. I'm super curious how bad I would have felt had I not been on THRIVE. Hmmm... Anyhow, last night after dinner, our Collison Clan of five was feeling like some fun so we played Hide & Go Seek in the house. What Fun!! Maggie (our 1 year old) and I were a 'team' and while we hid in the downstairs shower, she'd lean over to me and put her finger up to her lips and say "Shhh!" SO CUTE. I know I wouldn't have felt up for playing with my kids at the end of the day if it weren't for THRIVE. I am thankful. I am blessed. I am excited to continue seeing big changes. I am THRIVING.

 

THRIVE Day Six: took **TWO** premium lifestyle capsules first thing in the morning. Twenty minutes later, drank the half of the premium lifestyle mix with only milk added (In a rush out the door to head to church). Applied the DFT patch to my left forearm. It looks like I will be a 'full dosage' girl from now on! Yay!! Today, I feel great! Yesterday morning was sluggish and 'off' for me... I... suspect that my body was fighting something. By yesterday evening, I felt 100% again and I truly believe that I wasn't affected more so because I am feeding my body excellent vitamins, probiotics and minerals on a regular basis now. I am SO excited to watch my body bounce back so quickly. Last night was an excellent THRIVE meeting and I learned SO much about this great company and its products. I heard some amazing stories about how Thrive is impacting others. I can't wait for the next event! Today, I am feeling like starting up actual exercise again... I feel incredibly thankful to have the energy to even want to exercise! I'm going to pull out my P90X DVDs and do some work. Here we go...

 

THRIVE Day Seven: did my easy 3 Step THRIVE Experience. Today marks one week of taking the amazing nutritional supplements and using the DFT (patch). I am thrilled to report that I have lost 3 1/2 pounds, and a 1/2 inch off my waist.**** This is without doing actual exercises... (with the exception of last night... I was in the mood for some P90X, so I did some AB Rippers. Yay!) I have bee...n tons more active than normal and I did go help my husband at work that one night this past week... Like anything in life, you get more out of it the more you put in. I am going to work harder because I want better results (with my weight loss). I am thrilled at my results so far... but this week (week 2), I plan to increase my exercise and pay closer attention to my diet. People are starting to notice changes in me and I am so thankful that my friend Rachelle told me about THRIVE. I want to pay it forward and share it with everyone I love and know that they could benefit from better nutrition in their bodies. I have wanted to make changes in my life for years... but I couldn't seem to find the motivation to stay the course and actually DO it. Now, I realize it was because when you are tired and have no energy, EVERYTHING seems impossible and overwhelming. Getting off the couch is hard. Getting out of the bed in the morning is a drag. Making it through the day is difficult. NOT ANYMORE!! Feeding my body what it needs has changed everything. Who knew we were made to feel this good?!

This Is Not The Beginning.

Well, here we are.   Today is technically my fifty-sixth day of taking the THRIVE Experience by Le-Vel.  I know this because I have been journaling this journey since my 'Day One.'   These 'journal entries', otherwise known as Facebook Status Posts, have turned into something that I didn't really see coming.  I started writing about my experience for two reasons.  1.  I wanted to share my story and my results.  2.  I wanted to tell the world about how great THRIVE is and I figured Facebook was a great way to do it.   Fifty-six days later, I'm upgrading the method.

Thanks to some great advice from my cousin, Lisa, I present to you now.... my THRIVE Journey blog.  This is my very first blog as well as my very first blog post so I have much to learn about this process.  My hope is that I can continue to write whatever flows out of my heart during this journey and if these writings help someone along the way, then the journey only gets better!  It's kind of a weird step but I have totally shifted the look of my life in the past two months... so, what's another change at this point?!  No big deal.  I've got the stamina now to make it work and figure it out as we go. 

What a crazy adventure... what a wild ride!  I'm not entirely sure what to do with Fifty-six days' worth of Facebook posts.  I may paste them here in the 'archives' for future reference.  After all, they ARE the beginning and I think it's fun to be able to look back and see how far we've come. 

I will write everyday.  But the length of the posts and their content will likely vary greatly, just as they have been on Facebook.  Each day's post depends on my schedule or whatever is on my heart to write.  I don't know about you, but I am super excited and can't wait to see where this adventure leads. 

Here we go....