I am going to have my Dream Body in Just TWO WEEKS by Ilene

Published 08 May 08 06:00 AM | Trish

I am going to have my Dream Body in Just TWO WEEKS!!!!!  Can you believe it!!!!  I am so excited!!!

In fact, this is my plan for how I’m going to Drop 20 pounds and lose 18 inches in 6 Days.  I’m going to use Herbal tonics, body wraps, cellulite creams, Fat Loss Detox Tea’s – no – how about the “Cookie” Diet or the Grapefruit Diet – or the Only Eat Chocolate for a Week Diet (I made that one up). Hmmm – or should I just go low carb for one day, low fat for another, no sugar the next, fast the one after that – then have liquids only.  .  Hey – I’ve been PROMISED the body of my dreams – you know - six pack abs, legs like a stallion and a butt that’s so high it practically sits on my shoulders  – all with a beautiful tan of course – if  I only…… you got it – buy the cream, get the wrap, drink the tea, eat the cookies, eat carbs, don’t eat carbs, eat protein, don’t eat protein, eat  fat, don’t eat fat   - oh my goodness, I’m mentally exhausted from just writing this!

This was my life prior to PNP.  I was always looking for that magic “thing” that would make me a skinny, hot mama.  I tried it all – I bought the books that “held the key”, the gym memberships (plural)  where I was too embarrassed to show up, I bought every magazine, and tried every diet program under the sun.  But I never had any success – that was until I joined PNP last spring.  So, what was different?  Well, everything!

First and foremost, there’s Corinne.  No one has ever motivated and encouraged me the way she has.  She literally changed my life.  She never promised me the body of my dreams in two weeks – but she did promise that she would teach me everything she had learned as a Certified Personal Trainer and Lifestyle Coach, as well as through her own experience (which was really the clincher for me) that enabled her to have the success she has had.  She also promised me that I would have a network of women – a sisterhood of sorts, that would help me and encourage me, and that I wouldn’t be alone in my fat-loss journey.  She said she would be there for me every step of the way.

Well, it’s almost a year later – so what’s happened????  Well, she kept her promises.  I have learned how to exercise; in fact, I work out 4-5 days a week.  I ran my first 5K within my first three months.  I learned about eating clean, and fueling my body with foods that get me the results I always wanted.  I have found a group of women who are incredible – warm and friendly and supportive.  There is something new on the site every time I turn around.  We journal, we laugh, we “check in”, we share tips and strategies, food prep ideas, and the list goes on.  (Oh, and did I mention I lost weight and now wear a size 4/6, as well as have the respect of every man in my gym)   Joining PNP has been the best decision I ever made.  Getting Phit and Phat has become a journey, a way of life – not just a destination.

Comments

# Lorie said on May 8, 2008 10:54 AM:

Ilene I LOVE LOVE LOVE this.  You are so right.  We live in such a "want it now" "got to have it now" society.  

I can't tell you how many people have asked me what type of supplements I take.  (and by supplements, I mean they are asking about diet pills,   the people get a real board look on their face when I tell them about taking my daily multivitamin, lol).

I just want to say that we don't gain this weight over-night and unfortunately it's not doing to dissolve over night.

You are very insightful:)

# LisaA said on May 8, 2008 10:55 AM:

Wow!  Great Blog.  So true.

# Dawn said on May 8, 2008 02:10 PM:

Ilene, you are exactly right, we have learned all of the tools that we need to stay lookin' this good for our lifetime.  You said it right, we kind of have our own PNP sorority going on. I was a sorority girl and I loved it so this is my new sorority in my adult life. HAHA

# Candace said on May 8, 2008 03:43 PM:

Ilene, I love this post. I have tried a few things - never seriously and usually healthy, but am so glad I found PnP and all you guys. I don't lift like you, but I never drop down to the 10s during a set without thinking about how I was struggling to move up to them in January. I am amazed at how my wobbly arms have gotten firmer and just know that anything is possible.

# Trish said on May 8, 2008 03:49 PM:

Ilene - great blog.  When I think of how many people buy Alli or any other "fat burner," then sit and wait for the miracle, it makes me feel ill.  There is no magic fairy - or pill or potion - that will magically melt away fat.  Only hard work and eating clean can do that!

# CindyP said on May 8, 2008 05:06 PM:

Oh, so true!  We seem to think that by buying the latest book or magazine or whatever is new on the horizon it will magically solve our problem!  It takes WORK and most are not that willing to put down the book and the cookies and do that WORK.  Great blog, Ilene!

# fitbyfifty said on May 8, 2008 05:26 PM:

Love it Ilene!  So true!  

# lins432 said on May 8, 2008 05:28 PM:

Great Blog!

# hotpantz said on May 9, 2008 03:09 PM:

awesome blog and it is so true that many of us...ans well as myself have thought this way.. i was exhausted just reading it!!  but really...commitement, love and dedication with direction for yourself is the true answer to a better body, mind and health.

michele

# jen said on May 9, 2008 06:34 PM:

love love love this!!!!! great blog!

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