Hi all!
How did I come to Holy Tea?
The following post was read by Andrea and yes I am the writer of the below.
Your Blog (Magical Momma Blog) makes me want to try and move again. When I do take a walk or try and do yoga in my living room………all I see is my large mass of tummy flubber! I have had 3 C-sections in 4 years and they had to cut vertically through all of my tummy muscles. Needless to say I have alot of flubber since I was plus size to begin with. Previous to getting pregnant with the first baby I was a comfortable size 14 or 16. I looked good at that size. NOW……..OMG………I must be a size 26 now.
How did I come to Holy Tea?
The following post was read by Andrea and yes I am the writer of the below.
Your Blog (Magical Momma Blog) makes me want to try and move again. When I do take a walk or try and do yoga in my living room………all I see is my large mass of tummy flubber! I have had 3 C-sections in 4 years and they had to cut vertically through all of my tummy muscles. Needless to say I have alot of flubber since I was plus size to begin with. Previous to getting pregnant with the first baby I was a comfortable size 14 or 16. I looked good at that size. NOW……..OMG………I must be a size 26 now.
Have you ever taken a walk when you are so large? People point and make fun of you. I hate my children being exposed to that. I just want to curl up in a ball and hide from the world and expecially from the mirror.
I want to be healthy for my children. I want to be alive for them. But I am so depressed right now when it comes to my life in general.
I know……take small steps, do little things…….but I just want to be to a normal size again. Its so far away. Plus everything else in my life sucks the big one…LOL! Food has become my companion, my drug of choice.
Combined with the health issues is a husband that has been out of work since Novemeber. Since we lost our son 4 years ago my husband has been layed off more than he has been working. All of our savings, stocks, and IRA’s have been completely depleted. I went from having exceptional credit to horrible in the span of 4 years. My husband works as a computer programmer and when he gets work its for a short term contract and then he is out of work again. Before we got married and lost our son, he had been working for a company for well over 10 years. Its been so horrible. I wanted to be a stay at home mother because I felt it important to do that. Anyway, everything I thought our marriage was about is not even in exisitance anymore. My youngest is 18 months………we have had sex once since her being born! When we met it was so different. Normal for us used to be at least 3 times a week.
I am falling apart. I want to go to the eye doc and obgyn and we dont have insurance anymore. Thank goodness the girls have medicaid.
Sorry to go on and on….I just needed to pour my heart out to someone. You don’t have to respond. I am just trying to get stuff out. I feel like such a farce as a healer right now!
So as you can see I really need energy, finding a way to jump start my system and try to loose weight. As a hypnotherapist I know how to use hypnosis to help me on my quest but just as anyone you must be ready to start something. That takes honesty with yourself. And up until Andrea suggesting she might have something for me to try......well.....I was unmotivated, sinking in despair, and throwing myself into helping everyone else besides myself.
I am intuititive and felt that Ineeded to do a cleanse of my system for a long time. I have been irregular in bowel movements.....sometimes spastic sometimes constipated, never regular.
My First Week on Holy Tea ~
I expected my first week to be spent in the bathroom. Not really different than normal. Maybe I didn't make the tea correctly. My hubby followed the directions on the packet but when I went out to the website it seemed different. We are going to follow the websites directions.
When we made it last week we mixed the tea into green tea, ice tea and it sat together mixed. Maybe it should stay seperated?
Looking forward to my second week and seeing a difference.
Sincerely,
Sharon
So as you can see I really need energy, finding a way to jump start my system and try to loose weight. As a hypnotherapist I know how to use hypnosis to help me on my quest but just as anyone you must be ready to start something. That takes honesty with yourself. And up until Andrea suggesting she might have something for me to try......well.....I was unmotivated, sinking in despair, and throwing myself into helping everyone else besides myself.
I am intuititive and felt that Ineeded to do a cleanse of my system for a long time. I have been irregular in bowel movements.....sometimes spastic sometimes constipated, never regular.
My First Week on Holy Tea ~
I expected my first week to be spent in the bathroom. Not really different than normal. Maybe I didn't make the tea correctly. My hubby followed the directions on the packet but when I went out to the website it seemed different. We are going to follow the websites directions.
When we made it last week we mixed the tea into green tea, ice tea and it sat together mixed. Maybe it should stay seperated?
Looking forward to my second week and seeing a difference.
Sincerely,
Sharon
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on May. 16, 2008 at 1:11 PM
Wow Sharon,
Thank-you so much for sharing the 'big picture' (in all its glory - grin) with us.
I think it was your willingness to just lay it all "out there" that made me hope you were ready for a proactive change ... I'm so glad that we connected! And special thanks to Brandy Astwood (www.banishthebadmoodmomma.com) for fascilitating that :)
Originally, this blog post of yours was anonymous -- suppose that means you're in healing mode already?
Don't be too discouraged by mountains not being moved the first week -- consider how long it's taken to get to this point, yeah? Now you're gonna work your way back out of it!
Kinda neat that your DH is willing to participate -- just that by itself is a very cool thing imho.
There's a thread near the top on this group where we share our 'how to make it' thoughts.
NO CLUE why it reads as being more confusing than it turns out to be, but it seems to be that way for everyone :-p Go figure ...
Maybe it's just to get us talking - lol!
I drink mine straight and cold - with food ... everyone has their 'way'. You'll find yours I have no doubt :)
Thanks so much for starting this thread -- good stuff!
Appreciate you Sharon!
Andrea
Thank-you so much for sharing the 'big picture' (in all its glory - grin) with us.
I think it was your willingness to just lay it all "out there" that made me hope you were ready for a proactive change ... I'm so glad that we connected! And special thanks to Brandy Astwood (www.banishthebadmoodmomma.com) for fascilitating that :)
Originally, this blog post of yours was anonymous -- suppose that means you're in healing mode already?
Don't be too discouraged by mountains not being moved the first week -- consider how long it's taken to get to this point, yeah? Now you're gonna work your way back out of it!
Kinda neat that your DH is willing to participate -- just that by itself is a very cool thing imho.
There's a thread near the top on this group where we share our 'how to make it' thoughts.
NO CLUE why it reads as being more confusing than it turns out to be, but it seems to be that way for everyone :-p Go figure ...
Maybe it's just to get us talking - lol!
I drink mine straight and cold - with food ... everyone has their 'way'. You'll find yours I have no doubt :)
Thanks so much for starting this thread -- good stuff!
Appreciate you Sharon!
Andrea
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on May. 16, 2008 at 2:59 PM
Sharon, I'd just suggest drinking it "straight" and make sure the strength is correct. Then drink as much as the directions suggest.
I am visiting my parents and brought some HT with me. My dad said he is constipated from some pain med he is currently taking for his hip. I started off diluted and not as much as directions said as I didn't know how it would affect him. He didn't really get any result from doing it that way so I upped the amount I gave him and it went fine.
Try different ways and see what works for you. Your really can't do it "wrong" except perhaps to drink it with no food.
Joan
I am visiting my parents and brought some HT with me. My dad said he is constipated from some pain med he is currently taking for his hip. I started off diluted and not as much as directions said as I didn't know how it would affect him. He didn't really get any result from doing it that way so I upped the amount I gave him and it went fine.
Try different ways and see what works for you. Your really can't do it "wrong" except perhaps to drink it with no food.
Joan
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on May. 16, 2008 at 4:24 PM
Hi Sharon,
I'm so glad you felt comfortable enough to "pour your heart out" to Andrea. Believe me, I've been there as far as the overweight factor and the despair of not being able to escape the cycle of depression and eating.
Right now I'm what you call a "comfortable 14/16" although I'd love to get down to a 12 or 10. I guess everyone has their ideal, right?
I have a couple of things to suggest to you. First, get off the sugar, NOW. That's what's making you depressed. The more depressed you get, the more sugar you eat. I know it 's hard but once you get it out of your system, the better you'll feel. The Holy Tea should help with that, too. Take it one day or one meal at a time but it's just like a junkie on heroin. I know what I'm talking about because I'm an addict, too.
Second, get on an exercise program of cardio and strength training. I'm sending you to a page I've written on my web site about a program I'm using called "The 5 Factor Diet". www.healthy-living-for-moms.com/5-factor-diet.html It's a diet book; I picked mine up at Books a Million for 5 bucks. Awesome program and easy to do! And no one is laughing at you because you can do it all from inside your home. The cardio doesn't have to be walking; you can just march for 5 minutes in your living room if need be.
You really need to read the book to understand how it works but it's pretty simple: an exercise program that takes less than 30 minutes a day....5 minutes of cardio, 15 minutes of strength training followed by 5 minutes of cardio. You can do more cardio at the end if you want but it's not necessary.
The meals are basically protein and vegetable or fruit, "no flour" bread if you really need to eat bread and you need to eat every 2 to 3 hours.
I hope I'm not overwhelming you with all this information but you're email really touched my heart. You are worthy of some time and attention so I hope you continue on your path of trying to make things better for yourself and your family. And I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your son.
Feel free to get in touch with me if you want someone to chat with.
Best Regards,
Eunice
I'm so glad you felt comfortable enough to "pour your heart out" to Andrea. Believe me, I've been there as far as the overweight factor and the despair of not being able to escape the cycle of depression and eating.
Right now I'm what you call a "comfortable 14/16" although I'd love to get down to a 12 or 10. I guess everyone has their ideal, right?
I have a couple of things to suggest to you. First, get off the sugar, NOW. That's what's making you depressed. The more depressed you get, the more sugar you eat. I know it 's hard but once you get it out of your system, the better you'll feel. The Holy Tea should help with that, too. Take it one day or one meal at a time but it's just like a junkie on heroin. I know what I'm talking about because I'm an addict, too.
Second, get on an exercise program of cardio and strength training. I'm sending you to a page I've written on my web site about a program I'm using called "The 5 Factor Diet". www.healthy-living-for-moms.com/5-factor-diet.html It's a diet book; I picked mine up at Books a Million for 5 bucks. Awesome program and easy to do! And no one is laughing at you because you can do it all from inside your home. The cardio doesn't have to be walking; you can just march for 5 minutes in your living room if need be.
You really need to read the book to understand how it works but it's pretty simple: an exercise program that takes less than 30 minutes a day....5 minutes of cardio, 15 minutes of strength training followed by 5 minutes of cardio. You can do more cardio at the end if you want but it's not necessary.
The meals are basically protein and vegetable or fruit, "no flour" bread if you really need to eat bread and you need to eat every 2 to 3 hours.
I hope I'm not overwhelming you with all this information but you're email really touched my heart. You are worthy of some time and attention so I hope you continue on your path of trying to make things better for yourself and your family. And I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your son.
Feel free to get in touch with me if you want someone to chat with.
Best Regards,
Eunice
Sharon,
Thanks so much for sharing - that's a big step in getting support from friends in the little box. : )
It's challenging when there are money troubles - it kind of snowballs and can affect so many other aspects of life, just from the stress of it all.
On some of the Holy Tea conference calls with Dr. Bill Miller, he said that one could take Apple Cider Vineger and honey, before a meal and that helps too, in cleansing and weight loss. I've read that information elsewhere, online and in books, but I can't recall the amount right now. If you do a search online, you'd probably be able to find it.
Also, weight training is very important as Eunice mentioned. A friend of mine had always been doing aerobics and was plenty active, but once she added a weight training regimine, she dropped 2 sizes. Something I do too is listen to upbeat music when I'm cleaning in the kitchen and I'll try to do mini exercises as I'm cleaning - doing heal lifts while I'm standing at the sink washing dishes, or squats while I'm brushing my teeth... odd little things like that. - any type of movement that is working muscles in a way I don't normally and try to get my heart rate up a bit as well. Now if I would just clean more often... ;o)
Sometimes our body is just in a place where the tea doesn't seem to affect us as much - most people go through those stages - perhaps you just started there and you need a boost up in dosage. You can also utilize the dried tea as well, mix it in to sauces, salads and such.
Keep us informed - let us know how things go as you continue trying the tea. :)
Trina
Thanks so much for sharing - that's a big step in getting support from friends in the little box. : )
It's challenging when there are money troubles - it kind of snowballs and can affect so many other aspects of life, just from the stress of it all.
On some of the Holy Tea conference calls with Dr. Bill Miller, he said that one could take Apple Cider Vineger and honey, before a meal and that helps too, in cleansing and weight loss. I've read that information elsewhere, online and in books, but I can't recall the amount right now. If you do a search online, you'd probably be able to find it.
Also, weight training is very important as Eunice mentioned. A friend of mine had always been doing aerobics and was plenty active, but once she added a weight training regimine, she dropped 2 sizes. Something I do too is listen to upbeat music when I'm cleaning in the kitchen and I'll try to do mini exercises as I'm cleaning - doing heal lifts while I'm standing at the sink washing dishes, or squats while I'm brushing my teeth... odd little things like that. - any type of movement that is working muscles in a way I don't normally and try to get my heart rate up a bit as well. Now if I would just clean more often... ;o)
Sometimes our body is just in a place where the tea doesn't seem to affect us as much - most people go through those stages - perhaps you just started there and you need a boost up in dosage. You can also utilize the dried tea as well, mix it in to sauces, salads and such.
Keep us informed - let us know how things go as you continue trying the tea. :)
Trina
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Group Owner
on May. 18, 2008 at 6:30 AM
OMGosh Eunice -
That is too dang hysterical!
Of course, since I know you, it didn't even enter my mind, but now that you mention it, it could come across that way!
ROFLMAO -- good thing you caught it!
Appreciate you :)
Andrea
That is too dang hysterical!
Of course, since I know you, it didn't even enter my mind, but now that you mention it, it could come across that way!
ROFLMAO -- good thing you caught it!
Appreciate you :)
Andrea
Quoting HealthyMom62:
.By the way, I just want to clarify...I'm not a heroin junkie! LOL
Hi Andrea,
Well I supposed I am in healing mode. I am hopeful if I am honest about my struggles that I will acheive a more positive mind set and it will help me overall. As a hypnotherapist I know how necessary positive mantras are in order to achieve change wether it be affirmations, mantras, or just clearing out the negative to allow free flow of the positive.
I am so appreciative of you allowing me this opportunity to try this product and see if it will work for me. I am also glad to have some "positive cheerleaders" in the background to help me with achieving goals. I think mixing the holy tea diluted it. I am drinking it straight now and noticed....ahemmm some effects last night.
My DH is wonderful and support whatever I do in any way he can. (Wink-Wink....third times a charm in the marriage department)! We went out to the Holy Tea Dr. Miller site and found the directions. We used it this time. I look forward to reporting back to you on my second week soon.
Much love and light to all,
Sharon
Well I supposed I am in healing mode. I am hopeful if I am honest about my struggles that I will acheive a more positive mind set and it will help me overall. As a hypnotherapist I know how necessary positive mantras are in order to achieve change wether it be affirmations, mantras, or just clearing out the negative to allow free flow of the positive.
I am so appreciative of you allowing me this opportunity to try this product and see if it will work for me. I am also glad to have some "positive cheerleaders" in the background to help me with achieving goals. I think mixing the holy tea diluted it. I am drinking it straight now and noticed....ahemmm some effects last night.
My DH is wonderful and support whatever I do in any way he can. (Wink-Wink....third times a charm in the marriage department)! We went out to the Holy Tea Dr. Miller site and found the directions. We used it this time. I look forward to reporting back to you on my second week soon.
Much love and light to all,
Sharon
Thanks Joan for your taking the time to write. I appreciate your support very much.
Vesta Kelly said "Snowflakes are one of nature's most fragile things, but just look at what they can do when they stick together".
Thank you for sticking with me even though you hardly know me.
Much love and light,
Sharon
Vesta Kelly said "Snowflakes are one of nature's most fragile things, but just look at what they can do when they stick together".
Thank you for sticking with me even though you hardly know me.
Much love and light,
Sharon
Hi Eunice,
Thank you so much for your response. You said you have been in my shoes. There is such a connection between emotions,depression,and eating. Have you ever read the Doreen Virtue book "Loosing your pounds of pain". I learned alot about my personal sugar additction. Given I am a child of an alcoholic.....I crave sugar and its in the genes or jeans....LOL!
Everyone does have their ideal weight, however, I am to the point I just want to be healthy......not just a size. I think thats a good idea for me. I am so competitive with myself or spouse that I have gotten down to an unhealthy weight before. I want to do it the right way this time. I need to be around for my girls.
The sugar addiction is so hard for me. I crave it so badly. I will check out the 5 Factor Diet. Everytime I have lost weight I had to exercise....(but I hate it). I walk with my hubby and kids now. No one messes with my "wall" of a hubby. He is a big guy.
Thank you for extending a hand in friendship. I really appreciate that.
Kahlil Gibran said "In the sweetness of friendship let there be laughter, and sharing of pleasures". I truly hope that we share laughter and the pleasure of success together.
Much love and light,
Sharon
Everyone does have their ideal weight, however, I am to the point I just want to be healthy......not just a size. I think thats a good idea for me. I am so competitive with myself or spouse that I have gotten down to an unhealthy weight before. I want to do it the right way this time. I need to be around for my girls.
The sugar addiction is so hard for me. I crave it so badly. I will check out the 5 Factor Diet. Everytime I have lost weight I had to exercise....(but I hate it). I walk with my hubby and kids now. No one messes with my "wall" of a hubby. He is a big guy.
Thank you for extending a hand in friendship. I really appreciate that.
Kahlil Gibran said "In the sweetness of friendship let there be laughter, and sharing of pleasures". I truly hope that we share laughter and the pleasure of success together.
Much love and light,
Sharon
Hi Trina,
I so appreciate your response. It's funny me and my husband have gone from having a six figure income together to now this. Its not like we don't want to work. I was a very successful Account Exc. for many years, but I defined who I was through that work I am more than just a job. After loosing my son, giving birth to my two girls......I just couldn't go back to that corporate hamster wheel. They use you and don't care about your family. I just want to be a good human being, a good mother and wife, and a successful hypnotherapist. By success that doesn't mean money but instead helping people and brining in enough so we can live comfortably. Does that make sense?
The orginal blog I responded to on the magical momma group was about movement. I love that word vs. the word exercise. Isn't it funny how using a different word brings about a different feeling. I defintely need to start moving more. I enjoy working with weights. I have some dumbells and stretchy bands I can use. Plus I got a Plus Size Yoga DVD. I am going to do that tonight.
Can you taste the dried tea when you mix it into things? Should I add it directly to my food only or does it need cooked into the "sauce". My girls are just 1 and 2. They don't need the tea.
Sugar Ray Robinson said " I've always believed that you can think positive just as well as you can think negative". Thank you for your positive words. I do appreciate them so much.
Much love and light,
Sharon
I so appreciate your response. It's funny me and my husband have gone from having a six figure income together to now this. Its not like we don't want to work. I was a very successful Account Exc. for many years, but I defined who I was through that work I am more than just a job. After loosing my son, giving birth to my two girls......I just couldn't go back to that corporate hamster wheel. They use you and don't care about your family. I just want to be a good human being, a good mother and wife, and a successful hypnotherapist. By success that doesn't mean money but instead helping people and brining in enough so we can live comfortably. Does that make sense?
The orginal blog I responded to on the magical momma group was about movement. I love that word vs. the word exercise. Isn't it funny how using a different word brings about a different feeling. I defintely need to start moving more. I enjoy working with weights. I have some dumbells and stretchy bands I can use. Plus I got a Plus Size Yoga DVD. I am going to do that tonight.
Can you taste the dried tea when you mix it into things? Should I add it directly to my food only or does it need cooked into the "sauce". My girls are just 1 and 2. They don't need the tea.
Sugar Ray Robinson said " I've always believed that you can think positive just as well as you can think negative". Thank you for your positive words. I do appreciate them so much.
Much love and light,
Sharon
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