It has been an interesting month for me to say the least. When starting on my new journey with the Shaklee Cinch inch loss program I had no clue that I would be spending most of my first month traveling to and from a hospital to be with my parents because my step dad was diagnosed with stage 4 brain cancer. While I found myself eating at the hospital cafe most of the time because I didn’t have my Cinch products at the time I was not making even good choices with the foods I was eating. I would have cheese steak subs, mozzarella sticks, cheese fries, pizza and all kinds of junk. I was sad and returned to my emotional eating.
Once I was back home I found myself making excuses and more bad food choices. Then came my 28th birthday. It was not one of my greatest days that’s for sure but with a visit from my Mom and the encouraging words from my fellow Cinch bloggers I had a good ending to a not so good day. Even if it is a competition between us Cinch bloggers we are still there for support for one another. After much thought and some hard life decisions I now know that I have to be better at making decisions for myself and I can’t let my feelings take control of what foods I eat. I think I said it best on twitter the other day:
So how did my 1st month using the Shaklee Cinch program go? I am enjoying the meal bars and the shakes. There are so, so many options when it comes to mixing up the shakes. They are good on their own but the add ins like fruits make them even better (at least for me they are).
(right) arm: -1/2 in.
neck: no change
bust: -1/2 in.
(natural) waist: -1 in.
tummy (navel): -1 in.
hips: -1.5 in.
thigh: -1 in.
calf: -1/2 in.
I have lost 6 lbs and 6 inches total in a month of bad choices and little exercise. I don’t look any different from the photos taken on June 19th but I feel different. You can read my Team Cinchspiration posts to follow along on the entire journey with me. I’m motivated and ready to take on my second month head on. Now it’s time for me to go make my fat cry 
Along with our monthly posts we are to do monthly videos to share our journey so here I am with my 1st month vlog…
Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post as part of the Shaklee Corporation’s Team #Cinchspiration Campaign. I have received free products, online support and incentives for participating. My opinions are my own.
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Twitter: bigbinderblog
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This is so incredibly vulnerable and honest, you are amazing – with all you have going on, too!! Honestly I don’t even think about the competition part, I need the community and the support and I hope you reach out if you need help! Someone talked me down from blowing it two days in a row today. Please let me know if I can do anything for you!!
Hugs girl, so brave of you to open up and share like this. Continuing to pray for you (and Lee & your family).
Thanks Jen. I don’t look at the other bloggers as competition either. Y’all really helped me on my birthday. I need the support as well. I’ll let you know if I need anything. Thanks again and good luck on your journey as well.
Misty, I’m not sure it was supposed to be as long as it turned out to be but I just talked until I felt I had shared how my month really went. Thank you for the prayers, it is greatly appreciated.
Twitter: shakleehq
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Big hugs to you. You are brave and way to lose those 6 inches and pounds! Woo-hoo! Let me know how else I can support you. Very proud of you.
Twitter: 89linz
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Congrats on the loss. That is wonderful, especially considering everything going on. You can do it. : )
Twitter: blm03
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Congrats! 6 lbs is a great start!
Twitter: MomMaven
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You are doing great! I busted my butt and I only lost 6 pounds in month 1
Keep up the good work!
Twitter: e1ght30
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Congrats on your loss! That’s amazing and I can definitely see the difference! My friend swears by Shaklee. I can’t wait to see more results!
Twitter: momof3boys3702
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Hugs to you honey. So sorry to hear all that you have been going through. YES take care of yourself so you can be there to help your mom and step dad. hugs
Sommer, I will. Thank you.
Thank you ladies. I appreciate the comments and support.
Twitter: Pamlovesbooks
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youre doing great!
Please just jump right back in immediately. We all slip and I went thru same thing with my dad…knocked me out of college too. just pick yourself up and go on. You are doing great. U lost 6 in middle of that. Keep up enough water. Shaklee is the best you can put in your body. I’ve been in Shaklee since ’73 and wouldn’t use anything else!