Give Yourself the Gift of Health

I would like to help you give yourself the gift of health this year.  I'm offering a $50 discount to anyone that makes the decision to get healthy by the end of December.  Plan now to start the New Year off on your journey to Optimal Health. 

This program has changed my life in so many ways, and is still continuing to help shape me into the person I want to become, the person I need to become in order to live a long healthy life.  It has helped me to build the confidence and independence I have never had.  If I can help just one person then I have succeeded. 

I hope you all had a fabulous Thanksgiving.  I enjoyed mine in Nebraska with my sister's family this year.  The first time I have ever been anywhere other then home.  It was fun, but I am glad to be home.  My son did not like being away from home, he is a homebody just like his dad. 

Be on the lookout for some tips to get us through the rest of the holiday season.  Here is my contact information should you be interested in taking advantage of my offer.

lisahall.tsfl.com/explore
lisarayeh@gmail.com

Happy Halloween!!

I will be staying away from Candy this year. My health is far to important. Take a minute to consider your options, and make the best choice possible. #StopChallengeChoose this Halloween and tomorrow you'll find you haven't completely derailed yourself.

October has been the most challenging month so far.  I have not really lost any weight, which I am super bummed about because I added in exercise which I have done religiously three times a week for the entire month.  I am happy to say I have maintained my 45lb weight loss, but I have made too many poor choices, picking on something here and there, deciding to go off plan for a week, a girls weekend and the list could go on and on.  I have stressed way to much about these challenges as well and I know that is not going to solve anything either.  I have taken some time to reflect and commited to make sure I am "All In" again.  Time to Stop, Challenge, Choose, and make good choices because I can do this, I have already proven to myself that my ultimate goal can be a reality.  So bring on November, and all the goodies that come along with it. 

Yes, I'm Still Here :)

No, I have not fallen off the face of the earth, just been super busy with life, and trying to find the time to get everything done.  Unfortunately, with a full time job, a two hour commute, and a family, I have to prioritize and my blog has fallen down on the priority list.

I am still making progress with my weight loss.  To date I have lost 42lbs.  For the past three weeks, I have been on and off plan, so I have just maintained my loss.  I have found it very difficult to get my head back in the game.  I am not sure why, but I am working on ways to cope and regain the motivation I need to achieve my goal. 

Here are my photos showing what losing 35lbs looks like!!

The dates are not correct, so please ignore those, I am just too lazy to go back and change them at the moment. 

I am happy to report I had a client meet their weight loss goal and successfully transition off plan.  She told me last week that she is still losing even while on maintenance.  I absolutely love this program and the positive affect it has on so many people's lives.  I had a new client start this week and we also started a new challenge.  Just more motivation and reasons for me to keep chugging along. 

I will try to be better at updating and posting more.  I will leave you with a quote I have been having to repeat to myself a lot lately.  As always, I am here to support anybody who reads this blog and needs support.  Just reach out to me!!

Cauliflower Crust Pizza

I wanted to share with you my all time favorite Lean and Green recipe, Cauliflower Crust Pizza.  I never realized how versatile cauliflower was until I started my journey with Take Shape for Life.  My mom and I usually make a date to make this recipe and enjoy it together.  I cannot express how yummy it is. My two year old son also loves it. 

Makes 1 10″ pizza (serves 2)

INGREDIENTS

For the crust:
1 medium head of cauliflower (about 2 1/2 cups once riced)
1 egg
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella
1/4 cup grated parmesan
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
2 garlic cloves, minced

For the toppings: Whatever you wish. I usually add a little low carb tomato sauce, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, any veggies I have on hand, and turkey pepperoni or chicken.

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.  Cut cauliflower into florets and discard the stems. Rice your cauliflower using a blender or food processor.  Note:  If you use a blender, you have to rice it a little bit at a time. Microwave the riced cauliflower covered for 4 - 6 minutes so it is slightly cooked. Let it cool a little, then transfer your riced cauliflower to a clean tea towel and ring out as much moister as possible. Give it a good squeeze. Transfer dry riced cauliflower to a medium-sized bowl and mix in egg, cheeses, salt, oregano, basil and garlic. I mix it all up with my hands (clean of course.) Spread onto a piece of parchment paper sprayed with cooking spray and pat into a 10-inch round. Place crust with parchment paper on baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes. Sometimes longer, just make sure it is nice and golden brown before you put your toppings on.

Top with sauce, cheese, meat, etc, and bake for another 10 minutes. When you take it out, let it cool for 5 - 10 minutes, it is very hard to wait, and then slice.  It holds together more like a pizza slice after it has cooled a bit. 

And here is a picture of the final product...

You can Google cauliflower crust pizza for more photos of the process if you would like.  Now go give it a try and enjoy. 

It's Been Awhile....Nashville trip and so much more!

Where to start....Nashville was amazing, inspiring, emotional and educational.  It was like nothing I had ever experienced.  There were 3000 people, who have been or are currently on their journey to optimal health, all in one of the most beautiful hotels I have ever seen.  I was inspired to continue to succeed on my journey to optimal health, and to help others succeed on their journeys as well.  I met my beautiful coach and several of the other coaches on my team, went to the Grand Ole Opry, and took my certification course to become a Certified Health Coach.  So without further adieu, it's time for a picture overload!

 

With co-founder Dr. Anderson

Fellow Montana Coaches Chris & Jama Mauldin

 

 

With My Coach Carlene Lundy

 

 

Angie Johnson who was on The Voice performed at the opening and closing of the convention!

 

The hotel, Gaylord Opry Land & Convention Center was amazing

 

I received my Health Coach Certification from Villanova University

 

 

Truly a once in a lifetime experience

 

 

Ollin - To move and act with all your heart.  It means to follow your path in life wholeheartedly.  To experience Ollin, we have to get "All In."

 

I'm Ollin.  The "O" in Discovery, which was on stage during the convention, represented this.  You have to be "All In" when you choose to embark on your path to Optimal Health.  Everyone at the convention was given an opportunity to autograph the "O." And just so you all know that I am "All In" here is a photo showing what I weighed as of Sunday, August 4th.

I have lost 30lbs or 10% of my body fat.  I'm pretty excited about this.  I still have a long way to go, but I will get there.  I went off plan this last weekend as we celebrated my sisters marriage, and boy did I realize I really do not like the way I feel when I am not eating healthy or drinking enough water.  I was happy to experience this as it just helped to solidify why I decided to start this journey back in May. 

I am eager to help others on their journey. Upon my return from Nashville,  I had an opportunity to share information with interested individuals during our local town celebration, Daly Days! I set up a fun display table and offered a couple of giveaways!  I pray that those who are ready will find me somehow.  It has been such a life changing opportunity for me, and I would love for others to experience the joy, happiness, health and confidence offered through Take Shape For Life.

I will end here for the day.  Thank you to everyone who takes the time to read my blog.  Whether we have met or not, your support means a lot to me and is helping me more than you know.

 

 

 

Nashville Here I Come!!

I am heading to Nashville, TN today to attend the Take Shape For Life National Convention.  We have so many fun things scheduled and we are going to be learning from Dr. Anderson and his very talented colleagues.  I also get to meet my health coach and my business coach.  I know I will be making many memories which will last a lifetime!! 

Here is a photo of my progress as of June 27th.  I have lost an additional 7lbs since then. 

 

 

I am going to miss my baby terribly, but he is in good hands with my mom and my husband. I had two new clients start last week and they have already had great progress.  I love this program and all the support that comes with it.  We are staying at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Convention Center.  I hear it is huge and beautiful.  I will be sure to share lots of pictures when I return.

 

Don't forget, I am here if you are ready to start your path to optimal health!!  Also, please help Get America Healthy by sharing my information and blog.   

Inspirational Quotes

Recently I have come across a lot of inspirational quotes so I wanted to write a post with a bunch of these compiled so I can come back to them when I am needing motivation or a little extra support! Here are some of my favorites...

"Your pain is assuaged by overeating for only a very short period of time, after which it comes back exponentially. This course does not ask you to be free of compulsion, but it does ask that you try to be more honest with yourself. Be honest enough to know that while good food might seem boring right now, unhealthy or excess food is not your friend." ~Marianne Williamson

 

 

"You cannot evolve unless you are willing to change.  You will never better yourself if you always cling to what was."  Leon Brown

 

 "Every bite I take is a decision. Will my next bite take me closer or further away from my goal? With every bite, choose." Unknown

The list really could go on.  It is amazing the encouragement you can find when you really take the time to look and seek out support.  So many exciting things are happening in July.  I cannot wait to share them with you.  Stay Tuned!!