A friend of mine, Amanda, introduced me to Xooma and I will always be grateful to her for this.

I am a very busy single mom of two boys. I work full time as a doctor of audiology, running 2 clinics and seeing full patient loads at each, a hospital and a private practice. There is a lot to juggle. Since getting divorced, the past 5 years have had their ups and downs, and most of the time my needs came last. During the January 2015 Cleanse Your Life Challenge, I explained to my boys that it’s time for us to “take care of Mommy now.” And we are. And I am. Taking care of me. Now.

One of the biggest “take-aways” from this Challenge is that I learned that I CAN DO IT!!!! For years I had told myself, “I’m too busy, the boys need this or that, I don’t have the time or energy.” No more. I was determined to put me first and to exercise at least 3 times per week. I put myself on a schedule of 4 times per week. I stuck to this, even when I wanted to give up and devour a pizza instead. I tried new things I have never done before: Kettle weight classes, PiYo, Insanity… I never thought someone like me could do those classes. I have learned so much and pushed myself beyond what I thought I could do. I decided I would not let the gym intimidate me. I have made positive, encouraging friends at the gym. They are all cheering me on, saying, “Wow, you look great!” They know I’ve been working to better myself. It’s been a great experience. This is not the end; it is a new beginning.

Although I didn’t “count calories” per se, I did become mindful of how much I was eating in a day. I made sure I was eating somewhere in the range of 1300 calories per day (give or take). I continue to eat about that amount each day, mindful of what I am eating. I am eating more veggies, sprouted grains, nuts, etc. If I overdo it one day, the next day I will be more conservative in my choices in order to stay the course. I am finally practicing what I have “wanted” to do for a long time. This Challenge gave me the push I needed to get off my butt and DO IT!

I faithfully take my Xoooma products: MetaboWize Protein Fiber shakes, MetaboWize AM and PM Formulas, FocusUP, X2O Water—at least 6 glasses per day of the X2O water. I continue to feel good and plan to keep shedding more weight and inches until I reach my goal. My favorite product besides the X2O water is the FocusUP. I truly feel this is an important part of me getting through each day with a smile on my face and not letting myself down.

My favorite daily mp3 in the Cleanse is the story of the golden Buddha… how we are all wrapped in layers of clay. I am working on cracking off all that old, ugly worn clay so that my gold can shine through. I feel very passionate about these products and am starting to tell more people about them.I am very proud of what I have accomplished. I lost a total of 10 pounds, and I lost 23 inches. Wow! I have more to go; however, this Challenge gave me the push I’ve been needing and the support to help me see it through! I am so grateful for Xooma and how I am feeling. Not only am I feeling physically better, lighter, and stronger, mentally I have cleared out a lot of “junk” that has been weighing me down for years. The mp3s have been very helpful during this journey to keep me on track, keep me encouraged, and guide me during this process of cleansing and shedding not only the physical “fat”, but also the mental “fat”, i.e., baggage. This baggage has told me for years, “You are not good enough. You are ugly. You don’t deserve to be happy.” Now my self-talk includes phrases like, “You go, girl! You CAN DO IT!!! You are beautiful and you deserve to be happy!”

This is a fantastic program. I now understand why people use Xooma products and do this same Challenge multiple times. There is so much to learn and do! I can understand how people might focus more on one part of the Challenge one time, and maintain a totally different focus during subsequent Challenges.

Have a blessed day!
Judy