Kefir

I tried Kefir which is a fermented dairy drink. It was sort of like drinking yogurt. It kind of reminded me of buttermilk; I bought the unflavored kind for my grandmother who likes buttermilk and she liked it. I could feel the difference after the first bottle. I couldn't quite put my finger on it but it was just an overall good feeling. The Kefir I had had 7 live cultures in it; Amasi which is another fermented dairy product is said to have 31 live cultures in it.Here is the link to the Beyond Organic website that carries Amasi and other great products:

http://www.beyondorganicinsider.com/becomeaninsider.aspx?enroller=0000021548

Other Benefits of Kefir:
•Provides digestibility of milk-based products
•Produces it own antibiotics, eliminates unfriendly bacteria
•Rebalances the intestinal flora and stomach acid to heal ulcers
•Regulates metabolism through improved digestion to benefit the colon.
•Leads to good heart action, blood circulation and blood pressure.
•Reduces serum cholesterol levels only IF they are too high for safety.
•Regulates bile and improves the liver/gall bladder to help fight hepatitis
•Acts on the immune system and so improves resistance to disease
•Produces anti-cancer compounds and prevents metastasis (spread)
•Allows eczema, acne and skin disorders to fade away
•Reduces anxiety and depression; increases energy and joy in living.
•Produces every vitamin and bacteria needed for healthy daily living

Eating Healthy

I have been wanting to change the way I eat for years not just cutting back but eating food without hormones and additives. I came across this company called beyond organic and I think it is just what I have been looking for. Here is the link to the website.
http://www.beyondorganicinsider.com/becomeaninsider.aspx?enroller=0000021548

There's A Beautiful Body In There

I use to have a really nice figure and as I work out I am now seeing my old body slowly return. My stomach which had gotten out of hand is starting to go down but it is funny to watch it take shape again; also my arms are starting to tone up. It is as if my old body is breaking free.

Glorious Steam

I have been taking advantage of the steam room at my gym; here is a list of some of the benefits of steam
Respiratory Improvement
The large amount of moisture in a steam room offers particular benefits for respiratory problems including asthma, bronchitis, allergies, and sinus issues.
Blood Circulation
Heat in a steam room increases blood circulation, bringing more oxygen and nutrients throughout the body. Immune System
This heat also creates a rise in body temperature which boosts the immune system and helps detoxify the lymph system. Skin Benefits
Sweating opens pores and cleanses skin of dirt and dead skin cells, giving skin a healthy glow, and improving acne and other skin conditions.
Pain Relief
Steam heat also relieves joint and muscle pain, through relaxation, ease of tension, and bringing oxygen and nutrients to these areas.

Ab Circle Pro

I got an ab circle pro a while back and decided to share my thoughts on it with you

Pros
It really gives your abs a great work out
It supports a lot of weight; in other words you don't have to be a size two to use it but if you are severely obese it may not support your weight
Cons
It is not made out of metal for something that costs $200 I expected it to be metal
The cup that you put your knees in should have been longer at times it felt like my knees would slip out of it
It rocks sometimes but not to bad
Final Review: Ab Circle Pro gets a thumb up.

YMCA

Young man, there's no need to feel down. I said, young man, pick yourself off the ground. I said, young man, 'cause you're in a new town There's no need to be unhappy. Young man, there's a place you can go. I said, young man, when you're short on your dough. You can stay there, and I'm sure you will find Many ways to have a good time. It's fun to stay at the y-m-c-a. It's fun to stay at the y-m-c-a. They have everything for you men to enjoy, You can hang out with all the boys ... It's fun to stay at the y-m-c-a. It's fun to stay at the y-m-c-a. You can get yourself cleaned, you can have a good meal, You can do whatever you feel ... Young man, are you listening to me? I said, young man, what do you want to be? I said, young man, you can make real your dreams. But you got to know this one thing! No man does it all by himself. I said, young man, put your pride on the shelf, And just go there, to the y.m.c.a. I'm sure they can help you today. It's fun to stay at the y-m-c-a. It's fun to stay at the y-m-c-a. They have everything for you men to enjoy, You can hang out with all the boys ... It's fun to stay at the y-m-c-a. It's fun to stay at the y-m-c-a. You can get yourself cleaned, you can have a good meal, You can do whatever you feel ... Young man, I was once in your shoes. I said, I was down and out with the blues. I felt no man cared if I were alive. I felt the whole world was so tight ... That's when someone came up to me, And said, young man, take a walk up the street. There's a place there called the y.m.c.a. They can start you back on your way. It's fun to stay at the y-m-c-a. It's fun to stay at the y-m-c-a. They have everything for you men to enjoy, You can hang out with all the boys ... Y-m-c-a ... you'll find it at the y-m-c-a. Young man, young man, there's no need to feel down. Young man, young man, get yourself off the ground. Y-m-c-a ... you'll find it at the y-m-c-a. Young man, young man, there's no need to feel down. Young man, young man, get yourself off the ground. Y-m-c-a ... just go to the y-m-c-a. Young man, young man, are you listening to me? Young man, young man, what do you wanna be?

After weighing options on what gym to join I came to the conclusion that for me the YMCA is the best choice so I joined!

Update

I have not posted in quite sometime; I have kept what I lost off but I have come to a stand still with the weight loss. I joined the gym today and I am going to start taking some sort of protein daily so I'll keep you posted on my progres.