I had a very overwhelming and emotional trip to Phoenix. I learned a lot, and I do hope to share that knowledge with those who want it.
Here I am with Jim and Kathy Coover, the Co-Founder's of Isagenix. They are fabulous people, and I am so grateful for their vision for World Health!!
They were so sweet and I got a hug from each of them! I find this company to be more like family than a competition between people. I don't think I have ever been hugged by so many people I didn't know in one weekend. I spent a lot of time with tears in my eyes, everyone's stories were so inspirational.
This is Zach Porter, and you can read his story HERE, and he is a member of the 100 lb Club. His reason for joining Isagenix?? He wanted to be a marine and every Thursday for 2 years he went to the recruiting office. They turned him down every time because of his weight. He joined Isagenix, lost weight and just returned from his first tour in Afghanistan!! To date, he has lost 174 lbs.
I also got to meet Kim Olson, another member of the 100 lb Club. Her story is HERE, and she has kept the weight off for 6 years!! You can read more like these On This Page!
Here is me with John Anderson, the Master Formulator and Founder of Isagenix. Yes, I am totally crying. Here I am in the presence of the man who God gave an incredible talent and he is using it to change lives. I am blubbering here because, if he had not created Isagenix, I would still be overweight, frustrated, and have no self-confidence. I have lost 57 lbs to date, and am still losing!! What a blessing that has been! I am not so grouchy and unhapy, and that is effecting the way I treat my family and friends, as well.
If you want to be successful and healthy, go to my Weight Loss Page for more information!
Julie, you look marvelous.
Posted by: Dale | January 30, 2010 at 04:27 AM
Congrats Julie! You look wonderful.
(By the way glad Isagenix worked for you- I tried it for a week and just couldn't do it. It did jump start me though, so hopefull I am on the right track anyway!)
Hugs!
Diane
Posted by: Diane Cooper | January 29, 2010 at 06:32 AM
Hey Julie! How fun to go to this. I signed up under you for my husband. He has been doing it for 1 1/2 months and has lost 15lbs. He isn't great about exercising so I know if he did that he would lose faster. This is the first "diet" that he has done where he actually LIKES it. He has so much energy that I joke that he will have to stop soon because I can't keep up. I can't do the shakes cause they make me break out from the milk derivative that is added. Anyways, CONGRATS. He is loving it too!
Posted by: nikki schmaltz | January 29, 2010 at 05:06 AM
So wish I could have been there too. Glad you had an amazing time - you deserve it with such an amazing Isagenix year!
Posted by: Tara Kieninger | January 28, 2010 at 10:48 PM
Congrats on you weight loss Julie!!
Looking great girl!!!
Posted by: Diane | January 28, 2010 at 07:29 PM
Julie, what an inspiration YOU are too. You look fabulous girl!! Keep reaching for your goals. Love following your blog for both creative and personal reasons.
Posted by: Kim Kowal | January 28, 2010 at 06:39 PM
How wonderful! You are making alot of difference to others too. Don't short change yourself. :)
Posted by: Beth | January 28, 2010 at 03:46 PM
Julie, thanks so much for sharing your stories! You are an inspiration to others on how to change. Blessings to you girl!
hugs,
Angi
Posted by: Angi-Mistress of Mayhem | January 28, 2010 at 02:59 PM
You look great, congratulations on your weight loss.
Carolyn
Posted by: smallcity | January 28, 2010 at 02:09 PM
That looked like a fantastic trip! You look awesome! And congrats on loosing so much! I am now down 5 pounds in 3 weeks. But I actually fell like I lost more weight than that...my clothes fit a little better...I think I lost more inches than weight (but I forgot to measure my inches when I first started).
~Lacey
Posted by: Lacey | January 28, 2010 at 02:02 PM
Julie, you absolutely looked fabulous :) Congrats on your weight loss!
Posted by: Cindy White | January 28, 2010 at 01:01 PM
You do look wonderful, Julie, and am so happy for you and your family. Glad your return trip was okay.
Posted by: Pat Jandacek | January 28, 2010 at 12:44 PM
Wow! Inspiring trip! Congrats to you on 57lbs!! That's fantastic and you look fantastic! You go girl! :)
Can't believe I'm the first to post for once. :)
Stacy
Posted by: Stacy I. | January 28, 2010 at 12:25 PM