One year ago we got the best treat EVER!

It was a year ago, at midnight, after all the girls were bathed, in fresh pjs, and crashed from all their halloween fun, sound asleep, that I got the BEST EMAIL EVER... Max William was selected for Gracie and would be coming home in less than 2 weeks.  I was so excited that I was squealing, tears streaming, doing a happy dance, and trying desparately not to give into the desire to wake up Gracie to tell her.  Wow!  What a year it's been!  I adore that goofy boy of ours and he does such a great job taking care of his girl Gracie:)

Look at how much they've both grown:)

Don't give up...

Milestone day :)  After my weight being on what felt like a never ending plateau, the scale moved this morning.  I am down 3 pounds when I stepped on that scale this morning!!!!  WOW!  So very excited :)  Now, even though my scale seemed to be stuck for the past couple of weeks, it doesn't mean I wasn't still noticing that I was losing weight.  I've gone down 2 sizes in my jeans and even my newest pair, which I'm wearing today, is really loose and it won't be long before I can go down one more size :)  Yesterday I ran into a neighbor that I haven't seen other than from across the street  in several months.  She looked at me and said, "You look great!  You've really lost a lot of weight."  Her words were music to my ears :)

I just want to reinforce what you all already know... Don't give up because the reward is too great.  It gets discouraging, I know, when it seems like you're not ever going to see that scale move again.  But, if you keep using your Plexus Slim and maybe even Accelerator, it will start moving again.  Also, remember that Plexus Slim BURNS FAT, so even if that scale isn't moving for awhile, you're probably still going down.  Fat takes up a lot of room, but doesn't weigh as much as you think.  If you saw what the 24 pounds of fat that I've lost since August 30, 2012 looks like, it might take a wagon to hold (who knows;).  All I know is that I feel GREAT :)

If you're using Plexus products... AWESOME!  I know that you're enjoying success like I am.  If you've been thinking about trying it... Now is as good a time as any.  Wouldn't you like to look great in the family snapshots everyone will be snapping over the next few months during all the holiday gatherings?  With a 60 day money back guaranee, you have nothing to lose but unwanted weight.

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A peek at financial freedom

How many months have you wished the same wish?.... "I wish there was more money than month"

Trust me, as a stay at home mom with four children, that refrain has echoed in my mind on a regular basis.  We've prayed for years for God to provide an answer to our monthly shortfall and I've tried many things that I had hoped would help bring in some added income, all to no avail.  But true to His promise, God has provided an answer when He dropped Plexus into our lap:)

Honestly, I was skeptical ~ not only about the possibility of losing weight and improved health, but also about any income potential.  But, God has told us to test Him and see that He's true, so we did just that. WOW!  First off, yes I've lost weight... 22 pounds so far:)  But, beyond that, God went above and beyond in providing what I had hoped for financially.  I'd  hoped that I could work up to earning an extra $500/month, knowing that it would take a little while to get there based on my past experience with other business opportunities I've tried.  Well, God in all His AWESOME ways blew my mind with this new opportunity He's provided.  My first month as a Plexus ambassador I ended up earning a total of $780!!!!  That's nothing short of a miracle:)  

I would love to help you reach your goals, both financially and health-wise.  If you'd like to learn more about the opportunity available to you, please let me know.  Plexus is fairly new to the market and the field is wide open for you to grow your business and consequently your income.  You couldn't find a better time to become a Plexus Ambassador either; we are heading right into the holidays when everyone wants to lose weight before all the parties and family gatherings along with the family picture that they need to send out.  And, January is right around the corner... you know EVERYONE is going to be looking for the answer to their New Year Resolution of losing weight and increasing their health and fitness levels.  Starting your Plexus business now allows you to be prepared to handle all these new customers:) 

Call me at (402) 613-6204 or email me at dawn@getslimlivewell.com 

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I would love to share the opportunity of a lifetime with you:)

A short update on our unexpected visitor....

Well, after making several calls to a neighbor we thought our little visitor belonged to with no luck, I guess it's safe to say that our family has officially grown by 4 feet:)  The girls are thrilled and I have to admit, I love having a cat around once again.  Oh yeah, and after closer inspection we've decided that a more appropriate name is Benjamin;)

We have an unexpected house guest:)

Tess found this sweet little stray last night when she came home. We've dubbed her Princess Lacy. A "found" poster will be going up in the yard in a bit, but I'm not sure if we are hoping to find her family or not;)

The Well Planned Home....eventually;)

It's that time of year again... clean sweep time.  I know that most everyone seems to spring clean, but for me, autumn is the time of year I seem to nest.  After years of wondering why, my conclusion is that, like in every aspect of my life, I tend to do things backwards:)  Actually, I think it's because my family and I tuck in for the cold weather season and consequently I want a clutter-free home.

I've been cleaning out the two little girls room; cleaning out the out-grown shoes, boots, clothes, and pjs, and having Gracie organize all her baby stuff.  This week I'm targeting the dreaded playroom.  Half the toys in that room never get played with, they just get scattered around the floor and forgotten.  I'm meeting some serious resistence and there seems to be an opposition force rallying together to battle against my take over plan.  Rest assured, this battle weary mom still has some tricks up her sleeve and if need be will strike while the opposition forces are sleeping:)  I've also enlisted a very capable force of my own to help me wage this war... Grandma.  The marching orders have been posted, the troops may be dragging their feet, but this war will be won:)  Then, when we have taken back our home and claimed it back from the messies, we can tuck in, relax and enjoy being snowed in while enjoying games, movies, puzzles, art, and all the cold weather fun together as a family without worrying about the closet doors busting open from the excess stuffed within:)

Oh, and one more thing... just in case the opposition forces think that the garage isn't within the battle plan.  WRONG!  That is the next battle field, scheduled for this next weekend I hope;)

Pumpkin Patch

What a perfect day! We were blessed to spend time with our home school friends at the pumpkin patch this week. It was a gorgeous Fall day, perfect for a day in the country complete with a hay rack ride:) the girls chose pumpkins to decorate our home and had fun participating in all the fun with over 50 of their home school friends. The only down side was that Hannah started off by getting bit by a pig (no joke, she really did have a pig bite her wrist.). You will see the offending pig's picture below;).

Arbor Day Farm

 We are really blessed this year to be actively involved with a home school group in our area.  The girls are having a great time growing their friendships and I love spending time with other like-minded moms.  We've been enjoying monthly fields trips together and this week we went to Arbor Day Farm in Nebraska City.  The kids all had a great time playing, exploring, and learning together.  What a perfect fall day:)

Weight Loss Update

Just a very quick update on my weight loss journey.  Things have slowed down, as I'd expected they would, however the benefits are still HUGE:)  I've lost a total of 21 pounds and 13 inches since starting on Plexus Slim and Accelerator on August 30th.  During these weeks, I've enjoyed eating out (including two dinners at Texas Roadhouse and one Buffet), celebrated a child's birthday, enjoyed a bit of chocolate on most days, eaten a small bit of all the treats I've made for the girls, eaten the meals I've prepared for my family (no meal replacement shakes or special foods), I've even enjoyed a little of my beloved (not so much so anymore:) soda pop.   I could go on and on with what I've been able to enjoy while still losing weight:)  I've also had total self control over all of those situations and food/treat choices because, thanks to Plexus Slim, I've had ZERO cravings and a very small appetite.  Seriously, I can enjoy a few sips of Dr Pepper and be satisfied, rather than guzzling down several large cups of it a day and still wanting more.  I no longer need pop and sugar to give me the energy I need to get through my days.

I've also noticed that I'm naturally making healthier choices without thinking about it.  I'm not snacking or grazing on sugar filled foods all day long.  I'm no longer using artificial sweeteners to accomodate my ever increasing need and desire for those cravings.  We are eating at home for most all our meals (we still enjoy eating lunch out on Sundays).  And, I can search Pinterest for all sorts of new recipes for my family without going crazy with desire for all the yummy pictures of recipes I'm pinning;)  I now have the energy to get on the treadmill each day.  I'm naturally waking up early and feeling rested.  I have the energy and desire to play with my kids and enjoy things like tromping through the country or playing basketball with them.  WOW!  That's really all I can say.  2 months ago, none of that was possible.  Because of my extra weight, my joints were hurting and stiff, my back was giving me problems, my lungs weren't able to keep up very well and I was using my inhaler all the time, I would watch my kids play rather than play with them, I was totally and completely exhausted suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome, waking up each morning was anything but a joy, it was something only to be endured.  What has Plexus given me?  To be honest... it's given me my life back!

Our bodies work in cycles, and right now I know it's in it's "getting stronger" cycle rather than the "shedding the pounds" cycle.  I fully expect that to change very soon, and to again start seeing the extra pounds fall off.  That said, even though the scale hasn't moved in a little while, my body is still getting smaller:)  When I measured this morning, I've lost another 1/2 inch each in my hips, waist, and chest.... AND my jeans are fitting on the comfortably loose side these days:)  Want to join me on this journey?  Take my 30 day challenge and see just what Plexus Slim and Accelerator can do for you as well.  There's a full 60 day money back guarentee, so you've got nothing to lose but some extra weight:)
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The final number for my first month using Plexus...

Drumroll please.... I did it!  I lost a full 20 pounds my first month using Plexus Slim and Accelerator:)  Do you want to take my 30 day challenge?  With a 60 day money back guarentee, you've got nothing to lose but those unwanted pounds:)  www.getslimLiveWell.com