Puriton Berry protein shake

Listed on the description box of this video are the lovely ingredients of this brand of protein shake.



I love these and they totally get those intestines working!!!



Let me know if you have ever tried these.



Much love



Louise xoxo

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My latest podcast - 3 easy steps to recover from a flare

Hey everyone

So in Kent this morning it looks like a beautifully sunny day! What's it like where you are in the world?  Leave me a comment and let me know.... So many people view this blog which is heart warming! I do love to hear from you all too though :)

Anyway,  I am excited to tell you after many technical difficulties I have uploaded my next Podcast! There's loads of gossip type news on there of updates on things we have done,  plus in the second half I tell you my latest updates on my Autoimmune Illness. Plus, if you are a sufferer too, I can show you 3 easy steps in how to recover on one of those 'emergency' days.

I had one of these last week which was a shock to the system after being well for so long!
I would love you to subscribe to my podcast and follow my updates. The aim is to help at least one person to feel better by sharing my stories of what worked well for me.

Wishing you a wonderful day of health and as always, much love


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Clean 9 detox. Day 6 - weigh in day

April 28th

Day 6

Weight 11.11 1/2

So I lost another pound.  Not quite what I was hoping for but nevertheless, 1 lb in 3 days isn’t a bad loss at all.  I am wondering if I should keep those carbs even lower though.  The odd apple here and there, plus the sweet potato.  I always knew these were the things that didn’t agree with me.

Actually, I hadn’t realised I was due for a weigh in.  

Feeling the love for my scales I decided to measure instead.  It’s crazy really that I am addicted to getting on those scales. I guess it’s fear of re gaining weight.  Terrible way to look at it though as of course we will all naturally gain and lose weight.  So the measurements were really quite outstanding! I will post those at another time as you will find it hard to believe.  The boobs are getting smaller which I’m so glad about.  So many pretty redundant bra’s sit gloomily in my drawer.  Soon, my friends, soon.  

I will do this.  I can do this.  It’s in the bag.  Just watch!

Tonight I’m out on the town.  Happily for my friends I am doing the driving and consuming water.  Exciting eh.  Yes I like the odd glass of spritzer but it’s not a need for me.  I love being out, seeing people, listening to music and all.

This morning sees the welcoming of a brand new carton of Aloe in my fridge.  I finished the last one now.  This is hopefully going to last me until the holiday which is in 6 days time! I can’t quite believe it.  6 days.  I cannot wait! I’m so excited!

Thinking about it…my time of the month is just about starting.  I’m sure when that kicks in it will aid with the weight loss.  Now there’s a cheery thought.  Might sound funny to the men reading but it’s actually a really nice ‘detox’ feeling.  


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Clean 9 detox day 5

Friday 27th March

Day 5

I’m not even kidding! Oh my goodness!

As I woke this morning I reached down to feel a new body.  Almost shocked into disbelief i rubbed my tummy and it was tighter, firmer, 

My supplementes, my shakes, everyhitng made me smile this morning.  I was annoyingly happy.  Wanted to say good mooring to everyone,  in fact the road sweeper guy said good morning to me.  i’m wearing pink for the first time in ages (always in black) and my mood is definitely lifted! I’m so super happy right now! 



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Clean 9 detox day 4

Thursday 26th March

Day 4

Day 4 already!

Once again, it was hard for me not to weigh in.  The main reason I didn't was that I didn't want the become despondent if there isn't much of a loss.  Poeple obviously look into reasons as to why you should only weigh on these days. So I waited.

Crazy busy day at work ahead, I was worried at how I would juggle everything.

I turned down numerous cups of tea from my customers and instead asked for just hot water.  That sufficed.  It was nice!

My tummy has been quiet and happy with everything I consume on the plan.  Having 2 shakes a day does keep those hungers at bay!

In the evening, we had to pop to the shops.  Well, we didn't have to but i really wanted to make sweet potato fries. I needed a sweet potato.  Organic of course. 

We passed costa.  I chanted a football song: “Ohhhh costa I miss you.”

A hot chocolate with cream was definitely still yum in my opinion.  But the way i’m starting to feel is wonderful.

I’ve hurt my elbow and knee (doing too much running up the stairs?) So had to take 4 paracetomol today. I couldn't function without it.  But hey ho….

During the evening, I felt awake, alive and happy.  It was really like a mini miracle was happening!

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Clean 9 detox day 3

Wednesday 25th March

Day 3

Weight: 11.12 1/2

OMG!

Gosh!

Great!

So excited! I had lost 3 lbs in 2 days………..perfectly what I was hoping for!

Perfect! I was so excited and happy!

Couldn’t wait to tell Lisa!  I was doing her hair this morning and rather than text her, i would wait to see her.  Dancing around the kitchen, I was getting everything ready for my day.  Getting it clear in my head what I should exactly   be consuming for the day ahead, I made my several bags ready for the day.  One rucksack for Uni.  One handbag for work, my work bags and my tool box for work.  Making a quick video as I shot out the door, I realised I had this really achey elbow!  

Dropping off the children at school (with a lack of a wave as it’s too embarrassing) I headed to Lisas house.  I was excited to see her! We would be chatting about all sorts of things health and weight loss. 

“I Lost 3 lbs!”

“That’s fantastic! Well done Lou!” 

She was thrilled for me.  Also, a little surprised at how “easy’ I was finding it.

Leaving there to get to london was tricky indeed! I had my lunchtime shake on the way as it was 11am and I decided it was easier to leave the cup in the car.  Racing to the station to not miss my train, I soon realised I  was stuck! No trains to London.  Someone was walking up the track! Nightmare.  I had an exam in 90 minutes! Thankfully, long story but I got a lift! Took the exam, made a bit of a silly mistake but then tried to get home.  Trains canceled.  I had to wait another 30 minutes.  I didn’t mind too much although Iit did mean my children had to walk home from school.  I saw lots of other passengers going off to get coffee.  I was tempted, I could smell coffee everywhere.  So I headed to Boots the chemist and looked for the food section.  Would they have any of my ‘free’ food.  I remembered Kiwi was allowed and there was some there chopped up.  Muching that. I loved it.

Tonight is dinner nght.

I cooked lamb leg,  with broccoli and spinach.

It was more than delicious. I shoudl have filmed me salivating over it.  It was just gorgeous!

An early night was needed as I felt a little tired.  Actually fell asleep in front of the TV.  One of my least favourite things. Ever.

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Clean 9 detox Day 2

My Forever Living Journey

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Tuesday 24th March

Day 2

I felt so ready to get on those scales when I woke up. Daily habits aside, I   instinctively I felt down to touch my tummy which felt more hollow than the day before.  Good! This was working. 

Making a little video, I realised how much I was whispering! 

I bounced into university with a spring in my step! 

My lovely friend who I lunch with realised I wasn’t eating.  I hadn’t known she saw this! Until the late afternoon when my tummy rumbled so loudly during the chemistry class!

“You didn’t eat enough at lunch” She chuckled in her indian accent.  

She is also watching her diet.  The canteen has so much junk and rubbish in there which is such a shame.  Espeically seeing as it teaches medicine! Is it so hard to pop an omelette on the menu?  This isn’t somewhere we are choosing to go out and eat, this is our daily lives. So treats should be kept for the former idea! Anyhow, my friend finds these little pots of porridge taste and Oats sure do fill you up. Of course, this is something I can’’t eat due to my coeliac.  I wonder if differenct people from different parts of the world tolerate different things.  I know the middle eastern world has less crohns and colitis.  

Speaking of Crohns and Colitis, we have just signed up to get involved int he sponsored walk in London.  IT’s a charity thing we do each year and it’s just fantastic! Such a great sense of community.  Getting together with people with the same condition is super.  I’m double sure I wouldn’t be so well as I am today if it weren’t for that diet change.

So back to my lunch, it was cucumber and apple once again and I did enjoy it. I\’m determined to follow t his plan to the letter and not waiver. This way I can get a real feel of what it’s doing when people ask me. If someone comes to me (me: I can’t lose weight easily) saying they didn’t lose weight, I know that they have cheated/not followed the plan etc.

I felt a little sleepy ont he train on the way home and I think i dozed off for a couple of minutes.  I had walked hard today.  Chasing my fringe up the stairs to and from the underground station. This was my exercise.  Getting home seemed like it was going to be a haven.  Except I still had some work to do.

Eventually, at 9pm I stopped to take a breath. This was all too much today.  Feeling grumpy, I resented the fact that there was so much to do other than focus on my health and its needs.  I wanted to be consumed with the requests of my body. 

Missing a dose of the jelly, I took the final 2 shots of the day. To take 4 seemed daft really. I wasn’t hungry at all but really wanted a bath which i couldnt’ be bothered to take, then get to bed.  My little children were always lighting me up for the rest of the day! I love them!


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My experience on the Clean 9 detox - Forever Living

After what seems like an eternity of going to networking events and having business cards stuck under my nose from various health and weight loss claimants, I have finally given in to try one.

Networking shouldn't be about forcing your sales on people and it is so super off-putting!  Honestly,  it makes me turn my back with a slight chip on my shoulder.  If you believe in something, you should be a walking example.

Read the full story here

I have heard various reports about the claims of Aloe Vera on Crohn's patients and erring on the side of caution, I have only once tried some of the juice from the shops which didn't seem to do a great deal for me.  It wasn't forever though and it was quite a few years ago.

Two friends of mine started to rave about Forever last year.  I trusted them and began to watch what they are doing.  Seemed interesting.  Nice house, cars and lifestyle.  Things were going well for them.  But I was busy.  As we all get.  No time for that.

My good friend Lisa got onboard with the company as a distributor.  She has been very successful in sales all through her career.  However, her tactic (if you call it that) was to tell you things as it is.  If it's not good or right for you, she tells you.  If she thinks something will benefit you,  she will tell you!

As she became a distributor for Forever,  I decided to start taking notice.

After some of my own research, I decided to bravely try an experiment.  Could the Clean 9 detox work for me?

So here it is;  no holds barred.  I reveal everything. Honestly and truthfully.

Over the next few days I will be posting videos and blog posts to show you my experience.

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Monday 23rd March 

Clean 9 day 1

Weight at:  12.1 1/2

That was a shock weigh in.  I’d lost weight over the weekend! Madness.  Must have been all that walking.  Thinking back over it, I guess we hadn’t eaten much really.  Although I drank some wine.  So here I was, at a pretty good starting weight, hoping to be in the 11’s pretty soon!

First thing, there is Aloe Vera gel to drink.  The taste was odd but not revulting.  I also took the Garcinia plus which has crazy amounts of something in it.  This is kind of a supplement.  Also with that, there are tablets called forever therm.  In here there are many B vitamins which strangely is also in Berocca.  That’s known for making you feel good! Interesting.  It also makes you pee a bit yellow so be warned.  You might look and think you are dehydrated as this is a typical symptom of dehydration.  However, worry not.  It’s normal when you are taking B vitamins.  Of course you may be detoxing a bit through your pee too!

There are some things called “free foods” which are foods low in GI.  Glycemic Index.  This is a number given to food to determine the effect it has on your blood sugar.  You may know that peaks and drops in your blood sugars is what can contribute to terrible cravings, eating too much and weight gain.

Preparing my free food box for the day, i had an apple and half a cucumber.  If lunch was provided, I could eat that at my training day.  I also had to take in with me some Aloe gel in an empty water bottle (must be kept cool and out of sunlight) to have at lunchtime.  I would keep a bit of that and add my Fibre sachet, shake it up and drink that! This is designed to help with bowel movements. There would also be more supplements at lunchtime.  These are all labelled up so it’s easy to see what you should be having and when.

The shake should be taken at lunchtime but I wasn’t so sure about doing that so I decided to have it for breakfast.  I had chocolate flavour and I was surpisend at how nice it tasted. The best shake I’ve had in like, forever.  

Hungry?  Nope, not at all. Although I had to laugh. We got a long lunchbreak and I had seen my favourite coffee shop just down the road called Costa.  Bravely going in, I ordered my mint tea.  Never ever do I get ‘upsold to’ except today.

“Can I get you anything else?  A Cake maybe”  inwardly I grinned and I just said, “No thank you”

So me, my mint tea and my bag full of secret stash sat in the corner revising chemistry!

The rest of the day was a breeze.  I made some videos to go on my Youtube channel which I decided to share at a later date. These have so much information inside!  Talking of Youtube, I took a massive decision to share my channel on my Facebook page. I haven’t done this at all in the past 4 years.  Fear of judegement.  Yet my friends from the weekend were tagging me in posts and photos and I really didn’t want it to impact me having to hide them away.  So I made an announcement which was very well received! Happy days.

Going to bed, I still wasn’t hungry and I felt little, like so much smaller!

The future seems so bright, bouncy, fluffy and pink.  Happy day today!

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January is coming - get Motiv-weighted!

Hey folks,  can I share something with you?

As you know by now,  I've had lots of nutrition and weight loss training.  Now,  in case you missed my other posts,  I do have a new website called Motiv-weight. It's a little different to this one and I guess kind of more formal.

The idea is,  with my Law of attraction training and the weight loss training,  I'll couple the two together and help folks to lose weight.  So,  over there it's getting quite a few hits.  I love this place too and will still be coming here for loads of personal stuff.  I'll share you my first few posts though to help me get it going.

Here's the exciting news,  in January I will be opening up my private coaching for weight  loss but online! This means we can either chat over things on the internet or you can keep costs lower than a weekly coffee and come over to my private group and all encourage each other anonymously! Fab way to meet new friends and I've a few secrets up my sleeve to keep you motivated.  So please so me a big favour and share this blog post with your social networks and I would love to help as many people as possible with this. Thank you so much. 

Here's the post:

 I am so happy to see you here,  reading this post.

Louise here,  founder of Motiv-weight.  If you have read the 'about' sections on this blog you will find that I have had quite a journey too.  It's my intention to gently but firmly take you by the hand and help guide you on your way to health using food and nutrition.

With a love of blogging and a love of all things nutrition related,  it will be my pleasure to bring you lots of free tips and tricks to help you on your way.

Do you want to lose weight? Do you want to get well?

If you have a belief that food could be your answer then I'm here to tell you YOU are RIGHT! I am living proof of that and I have helped many many people on their way too.  I'd love it if you would subscribe to this website so we can keep you up to date with lots of things.  Such as:

The latest diets.

Health information

Nutrition

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Most of all,  motivation.

You know what,  in my next blog post I am going to share with you a story of a lady who came to me with a firm idea that she could never lose weight.  By using the power of her mind,  we changed all that.

Subscribe to see if this is something you could do too.  I'm looking forward to taking you on a journey through blogs, blogs on Youtube and through my VIP Client site and of course the one to one coaching for the limited few.

I'd encourage your questions right here and now.  If you would like to make them anonymously please click the social media icons to find me and post me your questions there.  If you never thought there was an answer and you are at your wits end then please come on over and lets hold hands and find the way!

Much love

Louise

xoxoxo

My digestive health issues

My digestive health issues

Something I haven't shared on this blog much before is the journey I have had into digestive health.  More and more and more people are asking me, "How did you get well?"

They want to know because their doctors are giving them prescription lists as long as their arms,  offering stoma bags and surgery or generally asking them to accept a less than normal life.

Do you suffer with any of these things?

IBS

IBD

Crohns

Colitis

Coeliac

There is a long, long list but these are just a few.  If you do,  or know someone who does,  read on.

My personal story starts years ago and is long enough to write in a book but I will give you the shortened version.  It may make your tummy flip.  

After a long spell of struggling with my weight (despite following many diets to the letter) I began to get very poorly.  To the point of being admitted to hospital for many tests.  

Drinking this fluid to empty out my entire digestive system was more than unpleasant to say the least.  Have you ever had that done?  Sit on the loo for about 5 hours.  Not nice. 

Well I was loosing blood constantly like a slow dripping tap and also (though I didn't realise what it was) my intenstinal wall was coming away and passing out through my body.  That actually looked kind of like chicken fat.  So things were looking bleak.

After photos were taken of the intestines from an inside camera called a Colonoscopy (plus biopsies to check for any malignant cancer cells - scary) there was a diagnosis.

I had Ulcerative Colitis.  My colon was covered in Ulcers.  The photos were not pretty.

In a crazy way,  I was pleased to have a diagnosis.  You know when something really bugs you and you think, "I know something isn't right with me." Even though nothing is found.  When something is found it's a huge sigh of relief.

Getting onto the medication the Dr gave me was scary.  I would be on these for life I had been told.  

When the test results from the biopsies came back I felt so nervous as who knows what they could be telling me.  As it turns out, there were no nasty cells in there which was  good news.  I think they would have taken part of the intestine away if there was.  That would have left me with a bag on my tummy and no more bikinis for me.

So,  I made a decision to say "sod it!" to my stretch marks that my pregnancy proudly gave me and start wearing bikinis again in the hope that I could show off my intact stomach.  Stretch marks and all.  

The biopsies also showed that it wasn't Colitis but in fact Crohn's disease instead.  The treatment was similar but it did mean I needed another camera down my throat.  Crohns isn't always limited to affecting the intestines,  it can be anywhere from the mouth downwards.

That camera showed I had flattened villi.  These are the little finger type 'bits' that help absorb nutrients from the food.  As mine were damaged and broken off this meant that although I was overweight,  I was also under nourished. I couldn't break down the food in the normal way either  so the undigested food would sit in the gut area and basically just feed the bad bacteria (including Candida but that's for another post) and eventually these bacteria would turn into pathogens.  Which could lead to nasty cells. 

Onto the internet I went.   Reading and studying.  Reading and studying.

Reading and studying.  

One of my best friends had done the same unbeknown to me and despite her being one of the strongest women I know,  she broke down in tears and hugged me tightly when she saw me.

"What's wrong?" I asked,  really concerned.

"It's just all so so horrible." She answered. 

By educating herself she had learned that this was a disease which could take over your life and it's important to give it the respect it deserves.

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My research took me to a place of hope.

I had always believed that I was a person who couldn't eat the same as everybody else.  I remember at work one day I was watching the manageress lady eat one thing after the other all day long.  She was stick thin,  she had a lovely figure.

"I couldn't eat all that food I'd be like an elephant." I said with envy.

"If you ate the right foods you could."  She replied ignorantly.  What she had actually said was right.  But she hadn't known that.

My research showed me that in fact you could massively control your health with the right diet.  I get right on my soap box here.

WHY?  Why doesn't everyone know this?

Everyone should know this,  hence my new website has been born http://www.motiv-weight.co.uk to pass on the messages.

I have been on a big journey the past 6 years and my knowledge has grown massively.  When I now see somebody suffering like I did I have the links to send them to.  The books to suggest they read,  the DIETS I suggest they adapt to.

Yes,  that's right,  you want to know how I got well and also lost 3 stone in weight?  It was all through correcting my health through diet.  I really want to help others by passing this information on,  in one place without having to search the internet as much as I did.

I also believe that if you are struggling with extra weight it will have a negative impact on your health regardless.  However,  it's not always so straight forward to shift it.  Different things work for different people. 

Different things work for different people.

My website will encourage whatever diet works for you.  If you want to lose weight or if you want to get well again.  

I'm here to assure you this is definitely possible and honestly,  it's the best thing I have ever done in my life.

My lovely Doctor and me used to argue.  To the point of tears.  He said,  "This illness needs medication,  you can't change it by what you eat."

"But it's a digestive issue,  surely it will be affected by food."

"No,  i've never seen that."  He protested. 

After I used my new knowledge,  I followed everything to the letter and dropped 3 stone in weight in 4 months and also my health went through the roof.  I stopped bleeding within 3 DAYS.  I couldn't believe my energy levels after just a few short weeks.  I had never realised that people were supposed to feel like this.  I had been born again in my 30s.  

Just a year later,  my doctor respectfully shook my hand and said

"I've never seen anyone turn this disease around to this level without using drugs or surgery."

That speaks volumes.  

Help me on my quest to help others and please pass this on.  Follow my blogs and websites and facebook page.  I will share exactly how I have done it and point you to small investment books so you can save your own life too.

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