Healthy Witness | Jackie

"That's It!" Last time I said that was October 2011 when I seriously changed my eating after a 24 hour sickness I thought was flu, parasite, or amoeba, but it ended up being "Candida"! After 24 hours of eating different, I was brand new! After that life decision, weight loss was a new life for me. I was eating (nor 'deprived') and losing weight monthly! After some months of things slowing down, I came across JJ Virgin online. Then, I wasn't just losing weight, I lost inches and sizes! Ring size from 9 to 7 and so on! By October 2012, I had lost some 60+lbs by eating the "right stuff".  Lately, I could tell I still need to take my health to the next level. After breakfast, without details, lets just say, I think I have an issue with eggs. This will be challenging, but I accept it for my Health's sake! Eggs are the last thing on The Virgin Diet that I have not eliminated, so it's time to do it! Are you with me? Do yo...

Since my kitchen appliance blender is broken, all I can do is DREAM of a Nutri Bullet , Magic Bullet , or Blendtec Blender . UPDATE: February 2013, I was gifted a  Magic Bullet ! In the mean time, I got myself a BlenderBottle to do some of my blending needs! Today's mix was this: 1 large lemon, fresh squeezed (the cut on my thumb says get a lemon press, lol) 8-10 oz water 2 teaspoons of Chia Seed ground. 2-3 packets Stevia or you can use liquid or other sweetener of choice Blend and drink! Mmmm To your Health, for Life, for your Life! ~ Jackie

Through the life of weight loss and gain and loss and gain for various life events and seasons, it was always that whether you get weight loss surgery or not, you have to change your eating. Then, it goes deeper because even with my own weight loss for various events in life, there is the weight gain. I have also seen my share of those who have gotten a variety of weight loss surgeries and gained back (half, all, or more). This struggle is not fair. This Struggle is HARD! So what gives. Then the obvious dawned on me and I realized... Prayers for you and your journey to health, that may include a small or large weight loss journey! - Jackie

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Ok, maybe eggplant is normal for you, but it wasn't for me until this year. Now it's a household staple! Some people cannot have Eggplant, I just learned. There is a group of Veggies called "night shades" and for some that is not good for your health. Read more here at Mark's Daily Apple . For the rest of us, Eat up! Here are some Videos on YouTube that are very helpful, especially if you are new to eggplant like me. Share your recipe in the comments!

Thanksgiving is coming, the turkey is getting fat, are you? I hope not!! It may be the biggest meal of the year, but you don't need to be your biggest!! Be sure to eat in moderation! Pace yourself. It's not a free ticket to go off-the-wagon or Splurge! NO NO NO!!! Check out Body Ecology's Thanksgiving Menu and Videos ! I post what I post because they have worked for me! I am still losing at least 2 lbs a month and to some that may not sound like much, but it's great for someone who's doing it by EATING RIGHT! Also, It's better than gaining! I am sure I gain and lose throughout the month which is why I ONLY weigh in Once a month to give my body time to adjust to what I eat, hormones, and life! My best to you in all your do to be HEALTHY! Jackie Healthy Witness

This is important news you need hear, especially if you consider yourself a health-seeker. There’s been a lot of buzz in the last week about my "virtual Health Coach" JJ Virgin’s new book “The Virgin Diet: Drop 7 Foods, Lose 7 Pounds, Just 7 Days”. It’s already a Barnes & Noble Top Pick and a runaway hit – and it hasn’t even been released yet. Not all new diet books get this much attention, so why this one? Well, I think the reason why The Virgin Diet is generating so much excitement is that it’s a completely NEW approach to weight loss. It blows away the old myths that simply don’t hold water anymore – myths like “calories in, calories out” and “your body is a bank account” – by revealing how food intolerance is the real cause of weight gain. You may be shocked to learn that many of the so-called “diet” and “health” foods you’re eating every day are actually making you fat, tired and cranky. I personally have experienced this and glad I have a NEW approa...

Recent Market Purchase! Used to go once a month, now it's once to twice a week! A weight loss journey is evolving. It has to be. We have to do what is realistic for our life now and as it changes. Our resources change, our schedules change, so our eating lifestyle needs to evolve with it all. October 2011 was when eating in our household changed 100%. In May of 2012, I will say I got better because in our research online for more ideas/answers, we can across JJ Virgin ! She has absolutely enhanced our eating and thinking our way thin! She has just come out with a new book that we have ordered and cannot wait to get called  The Virgin Diet . Of course, the title playing off her last name, but we really need to think in terms of getting our stomachs back to a 'virgin gut' from the day we were born! If you like to compete with yourself or up for a challenge you can try her The Virgin Diet Challenge . I dare you! :-) Because I know you'll love the results, b...