The Treat of Christmas Trades

This past week I agreed to doing an exchange with Soft Paw Creations for Christmas.  I had purchased from Michelle before so I knew I would love what I got.

I got my items today and they are even more beautiful and elegant than in the the pictures.  So I'm dedicating today to showing off some of her beautiful items.

Let me share a little about Michelle with you.  In Michelle's words: "Regardless of our age, gender or season, we are all unique individuals.  Every item I create belongs with someone special.  Life is full of chances for us to show the world what makes us unique.  So, take a look through my shop and find the item(s) that is just waiting for you.  If you don't see exactly what you wanted, send me a note and I would love to create a piece to fit you perfectly."

Red Agate Necklace - These wonderful red agate beads showcase the splendor of Mother Nature.  Each bead is unique in color and patter. 

Turquoise Aqua Bracelet - I love the colors of the sea, and this handmade bracelet has a lot of them.  I have used glass turquoise beads, chalk turquoise, and Czech fire polished beads that shimmer in the light.

Cameo Necklace -  Cameo's are a symbol of times past, when romance was in the air and a racy date was riding in a carriage with the top up. 

Handmade Rosary - Looking for the perfect gift?  This may be what you're looking for.

Take a look at all the other beautiful items Michelle is offering at Soft Paw Creations.  Use coupon code "winter12" at checkout for 15% off.  Don't forget to ask for a custom order if you need something special!

To Eat or Not To Eat

Over the past few months I've been on a Lifestyle Change, not a diet.  I've had great success both with weight loss and overall health.  Of course, since I've had such great results I wanted to share with everyone.  This included my parents.  They are in their 70's, have gotten quite chubby and with that has come high blood pressure (nearly stroke level w/medication),  high cholesterol and thyroid problems.  Here is where the frustration begins.

First off, between myself and my husband we have lost almost 40 pounds since August.  I no longer need anxiety meds or migraine medication.  So, I know that I have seen the difference in health results from changing what you put in your body.  I have talked to so many people with the same issues as my parents that have seen unbelievable results in their health, so I definitely wanted this for them too.

Mom, she is doing awesome with almost 4 inches overall lost.  Dad, well that's where the title comes from.  In 2 months the scale and measurements haven't moved.  He was frustrated and so was I.  So, this week we sat down and I said, "Let's go through your day and see what we need to change. What do you eat for breakfast?"  He says, "Well, every morning I have 4 pieces of toast with butter and brown sugar.  I do my exercises, skip lunch and if your mom doesn't feel like cooking supper I eat a bowl of cereal and bag of popcorn."  Do you see where I'm going with this?  This is not good for anyone.  I took a deep breath and said, "Dad you have to eat or your body goes into starvation mode and protects itself.  You have to eat, you need protein and 3 meals a day.  Brown sugar toast is not a meal."  Well, dad is the dad and doesn't care to be told what to do.  He simply replies, "If you don't eat, you don't gain weight.  It's simple math."

This weekend we are going to the store and he is picking out food to eat, that he will eat even if I have to go over there and fix it for him and sit at the table til he's done.

I'm hoping with adding food to his supplements he too will start to see a change.  Next week will definitely be interesting and I can't wait to update you on his progress.




If you'd like to try a sample of Xyng, leave me a comment and email me your info visualeyescosmetics@yahoo.com.  I have 4 samples to send to the 1st 4 people.

Oh Yes I Can

The last 5 weeks have been great.  I'm so glad I took the 1st step even though my hopes weren't high.  I have tried starving myself to lose weight and of course that didn't work.  I've tried starving myself and exercising and while both of those might have dropped some weight I sure didn't feel good. 

I feel like a new person.  I'm down 13 pounds and 4 inches.  Migraine free, energy to burn and a calm mind. I still eat whatever I want but I just can't eat the amount I did 5 weeks ago.  I go far a walk/jog at my pace at least 3 times a week and it seems like every time I feel like going a little further.  

My husband was told 6 weeks ago he was 44 pounds overweight with the age of a 65 yr old man.  He is 39.  He was told there was so much weight on his stomach he was a candidate for a stroke or heart attack.  So, we got started the next week.  He is now down 14 pounds and 3 inches.    

If your body is hungry to be healthy you have to give it healthy things. These vitamin supplements are designed to work slowly through your system so you can absorb it, rather than it being flushed out of your system.  They will boost your energy, curb your appetite, help regulate blood sugar levels and rev up your metabolism.  It's amazing what happens when we give our bodies what they need to function properly.

I encourage each of you to consider the following:

Are you tired? 

Do you wake up tired?

Are you overweight?

Do you suffer from health problems and know you aren't as healthy as you should be?

If you can say yes to any of these then why not jump on board with me and get started?  All of these products are all natural, organic.  Not to mention you have a 100% money back guarantee.

All of the products can be found here https://www.xyngular.com/apelton/products/ don't hesitate to ask if you are unsure what works for you.

How many people do you know that are unhealthy?  Help them and get paid by becoming a distributor.  https://www.xyngular.com/apelton/opportunity/

Healthy Recipes

I'm really excited about sharing some recipes from our team page.  They are yummy and healthy.

All of these recipes have 1 common ingredient called Lean.  Lean is a vanilla flavored smoothie mixture that's full of amino acids and proteins that help boost your energy, reduce food cravings and increase your metabolism.  Lean provides your body with Vitamins A, B1, B2, B5, B6, D, E, H, K, And Much More


Now to the recipes.

Banana Bliss
1/2 cup lowfat milk
1/2 scoop Lean
1 tsp. vanilla fat free instant pudding
1/2 tsp. banana extract
1/2 cup light or fat free whipped topping

Add everything but the whipped cream into a blender and blend 15-30 seconds until thik.  Pour in a dish add the whip cream and let sit in the refrigerator for 30 mins. and your good to go.

Lean Pancakes
2 egg whites
1/2 cup uncooked oatmeal
1/2 banana
splash of cinnamon
1/2 scoop of Lean

Blend on high for 15-20 seconds.  Spray your pan with non stick spray.

Syrup - put your fresh or frozen fruit in a blender and then pour on top.  Delicious!

Citrus Lime Shake
1 scoop of Lean
2 tbsp. unsweetened orange juice
2 tsp. fresh lime juice
2 packets of Splenda
1 cup water
1/2 cup lowfat milk
3 ice cubes

Put all ingredients in blender for 20-25 seconds.  Put in a tall glass and enjoy!

You can order Lean here https://www.xyngular.com/apelton/lean/?active=6 and enjoy a tasty way of getting healthier and slimmer.  Have questions email me from my webpage.

Monday Finds

Today I have a couple of shops I want to show you!

Hillside Honey Bees has organic managed honey hives.  Enjoy this Tennessee Wildflower Honey.  Looks Delicious.

Raw Wildflower Honey

I love this recipe box!

Painted Bird Recipe Box

All kinds of hair accessories can be found at Cherished Jewels.  Check out her Charity section.  She donates 10% from this section to the charity of the month.  Awesome!!!

I love little girl hair accessories even though I don't have a little girl.

Ribbon Flower Hair Clip

Blu, White and Silver Hair Clip

Beautiful crochet work can be found at Mariana Vail.  You have to see this shop the work she does is truly an art.

Blue Fashion Cowl

I'm speechless over this!

Creamy Beige Poncho

Go see more of these items.  I love handmade.

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Your body is hungry to be healthy.  https://www.xyngular.com/apelton/products/

It's Not Easy

Finding a diet that works and making it happen is not easy.  Keeping on the diet and not seeing the results you should see, makes it even harder.  Diets usually fail (at least for me).  That's why I'm so happy that I was introduced to Xyngular.

From Aug 2 through Aug 16th I have lost 6 pounds and 2 inches.  It's not a diet but a life style.  I take 2 products each day.  Xing which helps with depression and anxiety.  It is an energy booster and controls your appetite.  Xing has helped calm the racing thoughts and the nervous anxiety I fight on a daily basis.  I can think, complete my work without struggling to stay on task.  I love the energy I have.  It's not like a caffeine high.  There is no heart pounding, hand shaking.  There is no crash and burn.






Then after my main meal I take Accelerate which helps burn fat and increases the amount of calories burned.  You don't have to go to the gym or have a workout routine to get the benefits of Accelerate.  I simply wait about an hour after I take 1 Accelerate and go for a walk at the speed that is comfortable for me.
Best of all they are natural vitamins and minerals.

If you have more than 30 pounds to lose I encourage you to consider the Ignite package.  It's an 8 day challenge but what you lose the 1st 8 days is only the beginning.  This program is the equivalent of rehab.  The purpose of Ignite is to jump start you down the path by giving you a specific eating plan, natural supplements that assist you in gaining energy, suppressing your appetite, mood enhancement, detox and so much more.  Many people do lose 8-15 pounds within those 8 days.  That's not the goal.  The goal is getting you healthy.  Teaching you how to keep the weight off and feeling how good it is to know you can do this.

What I love the most is, I'm not alone.  There are a ton of people waiting to give you recipes, encouragement, answer any questions you have.  You have so much more to gain by changing your life style.  There is a 30 day money back guarantee so why not start today!!

Have questions?  Email me from my site https://www.xyngular.com/apelton/products/

It's Good To Feel Good

Keeping it short and sweet today.  Today is an update on my healthier living.  Here is last weeks post http://visualeyescosmetics.blogspot.com/2012/08/you-can.html

It's not a diet it's a lifestyle.  Think about what you eat and drink in one day.  Are you giving your body what it needs to function in the way it was meant to? 

Week 3 I'm down 2 inches.  Have not yet weighed myself but I do have to keep pulling my shorts up as I walk.  I feel good, positive.  I have not had to give myself a pep talk because I wake up feeling, "Today is going to be a good day."  I realized this morning I haven't had a migraine since I started using Xyngular.  I'm a 3 a week migraine girl, with a prescription that cost $72 for 3 pills. 

When our bodies are deprived of vitamins and nutrients, we suffer.  It's amazing to me how my body and mind has reacted.

If your ready to start feeling better.  Start here https://www.xyngular.com/apelton/products/.  Have questions, don't hesitate to contact me.

Pictures tell a thousand words.  Here are some great before and after pictures. I like these pictures because you can tell the before and after are the same person.

Sharla Aday Ports

Size 24 shorts from last summer (that were a little snug).....with both legs in one leg hole. I started using Xyngular on Janurary 20, and I am down 87 pounds....that is only 6 1/2 months... xyngular is amaxyng!!!!!

Marcia Irwin Sollie that I have had the exciting pleasure of watching go through this amazing weight/inch loss and health transformation, congratulations on your progress so far Marcia xoxoxo:

"So excited down 31 lbs and many inches since April 10th. In process of losing more. Off 4 meds feeling great."

Mindy Garmon Rutter I sure wish I would have measured last year when I was a size 18!! Now I'm a size 6... I could KICK myself for not measuring !! So...I did, on July 30 and again just now...since July 30(2 weeks) I have lost 5 pounds and 16.5 INCHES from my neck,chest,arms,waist,hips

,thighs ,calves and ankles! I can not believe it! I am LOVING these products !!!! OMG ! I'm beginning another 8 day cycle now...gotta reach my "50 goal"....I have 11 days and 5 pounds to go!!! I haven't EVEN mentioned my new blood levels...PHENOMENAL !!!!!

You Can

We ALL can do these things, but its hard.  We can come up with excuses even reasonable ones.  We're tired, stressed and just plain busy.

Tired of making excuses and need help getting started?  Let me help you get focused, have the energy and make the change.  If you didn't catch my post Put Some Xing In Your Step take a look.  Xyngular is a powerful blend of herbal ingredients, vitamins and minerals that help control your appetite, increase your energy, and create a feeling of positive energy.

My 2nd week in I have not yet weighed myself.  I'm going by feel.  My pants button easily so I know I'm making progress.  The biggest thing I want to share with you is how I feel mentally.  I suffer from high anxiety.  I'm not positive by nature.  I pray and give pep talks many times a day to try and find the positive.  The last 2 weeks my mind is clear and organized, no racing thoughts.  I have been so surprised each day that I wake up feeling like today is going to be a good day.  My heart is not racing, my hands aren't shaking.  I am calm.  That is priceless!!!

If you or someone you know would benefit from not only feeling physically better but mentally, now is the time.  You can be better.

Here is my site https://www.xyngular.com/apelton/products/ and here are the products and what they can do for your body http://www.crazy4xyng.com/Websites/crazy4xyng/images/What_Xyngular_Prod_Do_For_Your_Body-No_Prices.pdf

Have questions send me an email from my site.

Put Some Xing In Your Step

I hate dieting.  I hate exercising and not seeing the results I feel I should see.  I have had to come to terms that I can no longer say, "I can't lose the baby fat" when the baby is 4 years old.  That is no longer a good excuse.

I love my comfort snacks, chocolate and more chocolate.  Evening is the worst time of day for my snacking.  But, I'm tired of the extra weight.  Honestly, I'm just tired.  How many of you can say the same?  You have a house, husband, children, job and the list goes on.  There aren't enough hours in the day to really accomplish everything that is required of us.

At one time or another I've tried everything on the shelf from diet pills to energy drinks.  I have had the shakes from the caffeine, feeling sick to my stomach and the crash that follows.  Did this help me through my day?  Did I get more done and felt more alert?  Absolutely not!

Most of us are trying to be healthier, so why not go healthier with our diets.  I don't mean eating rabbit food and going hungry because less is more.  

Xing Fuel For Life

If you can agree with me on any of these points then I encourage you to put some Xing in your step.  What is Xing?   Xing is a combination of all-natural herbs, minerals and vitamin supplements.  We need movement to lose weight, but it's hard when the daily routine and stress bog us down.  If we can sustain our energy we are more likely to keep moving and do the exercising we may likely talk ourselves out of otherwise.  Xing helps to increase and replenish energy without caffeine, without jitters and without the crash and burn.  It helps to increase your metabolism while keeping your appetite in check.  This all happens with the things our bodies need to be healthy and most of us lack in.

  Here are just a few of the nutritional ingredients in Xing.  

Calcium - a must for healthy bones

B6 - one of the many benefits of B6 is it helps aid the body in breaking down carbohydrates and processing it into energy

Barley Grass - this has more fiber than one serving of spinach
Geranium Flower - as a supplement used to stimulate weight loss

I can say honestly I haven't even thought about what may be in the cupboards as evening approaches.  My mind which is usually very active running me in circles is calm.  I can think and do one thing at a time.  I'm down 1 inch on my stomach.  I'm super excited and I feel good.

If you need that extra boost to get you going try Xing.  There is a 30 day money back guarantee.  Get healthy and give your body the nutrients it needs.  Here's to a better, happier and healthier you!!