A few months ago I decided that I wanted to make a change in my life and one of the areas I need a huge change is my health. I have dealt with many challenges as it pertains to becoming healthier, some of my own and other internally, ( I will share more of these stories in my blog) but recently I was introduced to a product that has helped many to lose 5lbs in 5 days, I've personally lost 6lbs in 10 days, but very excited about that small accomplishment. So within the product line I have seen many success stories and decided to create on of my own. Using the dietary supplements and some will power I have decided to embark on a 30 Day Weight Loss Challenge to jump start my change. Feel free to follow my journey or join me whenever you feel like you are ready for a change.

Monday, November 17, 2014

The Easiest Way to Avoid Weight Gain During the Holiday!

Are you worried about weight gain during the holiday season?

The easiest way to avoid weight gain during the holiday season is this:


Iaso Detox  will help you lose 5lbs in 5 days but help quickly and gently remove the waste from all the holiday eating that increases this time of year.

Two cups a day helps keeps the pounds a way!



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Thursday, October 30, 2014

HCG Does Not Work

HCG does not work is what the Dr. said. I asked had she tried it she said no. Says no one she knows has had results.

I replied, I lost 26lbs...

And I know 100's of people in my business that have had success...






Many fail with HCG for lack of mental and food preparation. It's not for everybody, but it works for those ready for change. Are you ready for change?
www.tamsteatestimony.com 

Contact me at 424-240-8263



Saturday, October 18, 2014

HCG Protocol... Third Time's a Charm

So I'm on my third cycle of HCG Protocol and wow, I have learned so much from the first two rounds. If you read previous post you see many of the mistakes I made. But I still had results and this round has proven to be the best round so far.

I started in June at 233 and ended a 30 day cycle at 215... in July I started a second cycle at 220 and got down to 209.... didn't really practice maintenance well so I ended up at 215... I started Oct. 11th and now at 206 lbs. My goal is 25lbs and I'm already at 9 so 16 more to go and 18 more days in my cycle.

Average 1-2lbs of weight loss a day I am on track to reach my goals. Learn more at www.tamsteatestimony.com



Saturday, October 11, 2014

HCG Load Days

Ok, I'm back and thanks for all those who have supported me on this journey and a journey it is. I have been on 2 cycles of HCG and loss 26lbs. 15 first round and 11 the second round. The average is 20-30lbs per cycle. Having less than average results, I still had results and am please. I made a lot of mistakes and learned a lot making these mistakes.



Round 1 I took way to many drops in the beginning and ran out quickly.... Read more.

Round 2 I didn't really prepare my foods and found myself off program many times and I had to health set backs that had me eating to take the meds so I would plateau a lot.

Life is always full of challenges that could have been my excuse to quit, but I kept going even with my mistakes. Now that I know my dosage and convince myself I must prepare, I am starting my 3rd cycle today. My goal is to lose 20lbs this round. I'm focused and ready to continue in my journey to change. Although HCG protocol offers quick results, thes results are only maintained through the HCG lifestyle changes. The results are worth the change.

So today I load, I am loading for 2 days. Loading simply means creating a high fat reserve so the HCG hormone know where your body is storing fat in the first two days on program. So what are the foods to eat? High carb, fat, and sugar. Crazy huh.... but enjoy... actually it's hard to enjoy, cause my desire to eat those foods have decreased from following this program twice, Even when I crave my usual junk... once I get it, I can't seem to find the satisfaction it once gave and I feel full so quick from being trained to eat smaller meals that I just don't want it and I realize how bad it is for me.

So I consider VHCD Load days your last supper. If you have anything bad your craving or that meal snack you think you can't live without, eat on load days and mentally prepare to follow the program as best you can because the results are so worth it. The sacrifice to eat my fave lays sour cream and onion chips is worth getting on scale to a lb or 2 gone. Now I rarely crave those chips and when I do, I don't buy the family bag and eat in 2 days I buy the small bag and it takes me 2 days to eat.


So stay tuned. I'm on a mission for 20 more lbs. Want to learn more go to www.tamsteatestimony.com

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

The HCG Diet Works For Me

I have completed a second cycle of HCG program. I have many advise me against it but at the same time they haven't seen me get results with diet and exercise. After turning 40 weight loss became harder and weight gain was inevitable for me. After much thought an research I found several products that work for me.

I originally wanted to address my digestive issues. I found this detox tea that is 100% organic with no caffeine or stimulants. After drinking 2 cups a day for 7 days I had lost 4lbs with no dietary changes. my body was releasing waste and I was experiencing my food actually digest. I continued to drink the tea but then I saw many getting results with HCG of 20-90lbs of weight loss.

Weight 233 at 5'4" my body always had a problem losing weight. I would workout change eating habits some and because I have a muscular structure I would bulk up, and lose a few inches, but would have to fight hard to lose lbs. Yeah many say its' how you fit in your clothes and don't watch the scale, but my goal weight is not to be 5'4" and weighing 200lbs.  I was always 145-155 in high school and was size 8.

Having large muscle mass can be deceiving and when I told people I weighed 230 no one believed me because my body always was proportioned. But at this point I wanted a program in which I could lose weight before I started to workout and bulk up. Many will say well why don't you eat clean? It's not in my nature, I love to cook, and honesty I love great food, not fast food but I have a love for fine dining from time to time. So cleaning up my diet is eating more fruits and veggies and reducing my fine dining to once or twice a month.

So upon inquring about HCG I started the program and lost 15 lbs the first round (30 days), below average but better than I was getting doing nothing. I started the second round in August and did about 28 days, loss 11 lbs for a grand total of 22. Had a few setbacks in round 2, ended up on bed rest and taking meds that required me to eat more to protect me stomach. I finished today at 208... It's not easy, but is not as hard as many think. My goal weight around 170 lbs.



The number one thing to remember with HCG is it is mental. You have to mentally prepare for this program and truly be ready to commit. Second, you must prep your foods. Third, if and when you have a bad or days, don't quit. Get back on and correct what wasn't working and move forward. Some weight loss is better than no weight loss.

So what happens after HCG. HCG is a lifestyle, I now enter phase 4, maintenance phase. I can slowly increase my intake to 1200 calories today eating minimal to no carbs and sugars, weighing at least once weekly and as soon as you see yourself gaining 2lbs, cut back and address it immediately through dietary changes.

The biggest thing I've learned is to keep my portion sizes small and it has trained me not to eat large meals.

It works for me, and plan to do another round in October.

Monday, August 25, 2014

Hit a Plateau.... Apple Day!

So after reaching my 2nd milestone of 10lbs a total of 20 I've reached a plateau. I noticed this in my first round in May also.

When in phase 2 of the HCG diet everyone hits a plateau or sometimes gain a pound or two. This usually happens somewhere in the middle about 14 days into the diet or so or if you attend a social function and have to much to eat. No worries...  plateau happens to everyone sooner or later in the diet but there is no need to get worried that the diet is no longer working. In fact, it is exactly the opposite. The plateau is usually found in people that have been doing really well with the HCG diet. This usually corrects itself in time but can last anywhere from 4-6 days in some cases. This disappoints some people, I sure was, especially when I have gotten use to seeing 1 or 2 lbs drop off the scale daily.


However there is a quick fix to the stall and its called “Apple Day”.  On the HCG diet apple day you are instructed to have 6 large apples and nothing else. You can eat them anytime you want but not more then 6. You are only to drink water to quench your thirst if needed. 

Steak day is also an option... Drink water all day and have a steak for dinner.

Only then can you return to your phase 2 diet instructions. 

The results almost always result in a smile on your face in the morning when you see your weight loss continue.

www.tamsteatestimony.com

Monday, August 18, 2014

WHAT IS HCG AND THE SCIENCE BEHIND IT.

If you want to try the HCG Diet but don’t understand how it works, this brief overview will help you
understand what sets the HCG diet plan apart from other diets. The HCG diet concentrates on
reducing your intake of calories to 500 a day to stimulate weight loss. The presence of the HCG
hormone forces your body to burn stubborn, stored fat for energy to compensate for the lack of
calories eaten. Your body will be eating its own fat; therefore you will not feel hungry or experience
your usual cravings.



1. HCG reprograms the hypothalamus
HCG is a hormone that has been shown to regulate the hypothalamus of the brain. When the body has
an adequate amount of HCG, the hypothalamus burns excess fat stores. Without adequate HCG, the
brain will burn lean muscle tissue before it ever burns excess fat.
2. HCG resets your metabolism
When your body’s natural reserves of HCG are restored, the hypothalamus is triggered to burn the excess
amounts of fat that contribute to obesity. This also resets your metabolism, giving it the boost you need in
order to burn fat quickly. If you have struggled for years with a sluggish metabolism, an HCG deficiency
may be your problem.
3. HCG controls hunger pains
Because your body draws the energy it needs from burning excess fat, you can maintain a low-calorie
diet without feeling hungry between meals. With the HCG diet you learn to recognize when you are full,
which trains you to stop overeating. This is a crucial weight-management skill that you will learn through
the HCG program and use the rest of your life.
4. HCG increases energy
Unlike diet pills that rely on caffeine and other substances to boost energy, HCG gives you an all-natural
energy kick. As your body burns excess fat stores, you will find your energy level increasing. While most
low-calorie diets leave you feeling weak and undernourished, HCG allows your body to unlock its natural
stores of energy.
5. HCG is safe and natural
HCG is a naturally occurring hormone in the body, which is depleted over time due to the chemicals in
our environment and our food. Taking oral HCG is perfectly safe and it does not have any side effects.
Nor does it interact with other medications. The diet plan itself does not call for any chemical-laden
shakes or bars, you simply eat small amounts of fresh fruits, vegetables, and lean meats.
If you have struggled for years with obesity and a lack of energy, the HCG diet plan may be the right
answer for you. It’s a safe, effective, and all natural diet that jump-starts your metabolism and burns
excess fat quickly.

HCG Second round

So I'm back on the HCG program... down 8lbs in 8days. For those that followed the first 30 day challenge you know I made a huge mistake but managed to lose 15lbs. My plan was to go into maintenance for 6 weeks. Well what had happened was.... life, I had about 3 hair shows in the 6 weeks time period and I literally ate out for 6 weeks. But thanks to the Iaso Detox Tea, I managed to only gain 5.... I surely thought I had blown it all.

So with nothing on the schedule for about 8 weeks, I decided to do a second round of HCG... with proper instructions of taking the drops I am pleased to to be 8 days in and have lost 8 lbs.

Pictures don't lie. I'm enjoying the journey and want to inspire and help other get started with their own .
To learn more go to www.tamsteatestimony.com

Monday, June 23, 2014

30 Day Challenge - Final weigh in...

Ok, so I finished my 30 Day Challenge on Friday and had my final weigh in on Sunday, total weight loss... 15lbs. Not bad a littles less than average on the HCG protocol but I will take the 15. It's a great jump start and motivation the the next 25lbs. So let me share the good and the bad.

The Good: I started the program out with really good momentum... I lost the first 10lbs in about 12 days.

The Bad: I took the wrong dosage and ran out of supplement and had a few days without and began to gain weight. Once I got back on my supplement I never regained the momentum but still managed to lose another 5lbs.

The Good: I was never hungry, but would get weak or dizzy from not eating. The 500 calories was doable. My meals mostly consisted of 2 fruits (apples and cantaloupe), 2 Crackers, and protien wrapped in lettuce or with a side salad.

The Good: I also have lost cravings for sugar and look at my meals totally different. My body has been trained to snack more and have one meal a day. Moving into maintenance eating 1000 calories may be difficult.

Maintenance: I now will move into maintenance which will include eating up to 1000 - 1200 calories a day while working out building muscle to keep my body in fat burning mode and keeping carbs to a minimum.

I will continue to take the Nutriburst, Tea, NRG, and Techui and share my progress. I really miss working out.

Would I do it again? Yes I actually plan to do another cycle in August when my travels slow down a bit but I finally found a program that can help me reach my wellness goals.


Do you have 30 days to make a change in your life? No matter the program of choice, I encourage you to do something for yourself to become healthier.  If you want more information on the products or other regimens we offer feel free to inbox me at tammygolden@hotmail.com

Until next check-in...

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Saturday, June 14, 2014

30 Day Challenge Update

Quick check-in...

I have about a week left in my 30 day challenge, down 14lbs. in 23 days.  I was hoping to be at 20 but I suffered a 9 day yo-yo period up and down 4lbs. First I ran out of product, then I had pms issues. been back on track for about 5 days losing on average a pound a day.




Life happens... and I had to hang in their and ride that plateau out and stay committed. Did I want to quit... yes but I would focus on my goals and adjust my eating to bring me back on track.

I'm actually considering extending my HCG phase 2 about a week to recover my week I of setbacks.... we shall see. You can actually stay on phase 2 for 26- 40 days. I will be at 26 days in 4 days, then 3 days of phase 3.

The meals are totally doable as long as I prep. I've added the NRG and Techui for more energy and protein, and I feel a lot better. Definitely more energy.


Tuesday, June 10, 2014

How to get more energy.

Just ordered my Energy kit with NRG(energy supplement that burns 300 calories extra/day),


 my Techui (super food), and drinking my Iaso Tea.
















 Getting ready to wrap up my 26 day cycle of HCG... moving into phase 3 (3 days with no drops and 500 calories to set metabolism, and then on the phase 4, the maintenance phase (3weeks 1200-1500 calories, no carbs, no sugars, good fats, lean proteins, and workouts). Been plateaued around 10-12 lbs since my missed dosage for a few days and then had the visit from the hormonal demon that comes once a month sometimes twice just to tell you that you are not pregnant... #sickofher But any who... about 6 days left in HCG cycle lets see where I finish... 10 lbs is still a success in 26 days and a great jump start, but I miss working out. I plan to do another round without interruptions in Aug. after travel slows down.

But I have truly learned some better eating habits. 500 calorie meals where not hard to do, I can definitely do it again and it will make eating 1200-1500 calories a day much easier to make better whole food choices.

Thursday, June 5, 2014

How to lose weight fast! with HCG!

Many think the HCG diet program is a lose weight quick program. Although it offers a faster than normal results it requires extreme discipline to the program and commitment to maintenance.

The program is 26- 40 days longs by your own choice, but maintenance is a lifestyle. With average weight loss from 15-40 lbs in one HCG cycle (26-40 days), you must be discipline to continue losing and maintain.

HCG protocol does offer a great jump start to beginning a new lifestyle and is very motivation to wake up to a scale that goes down daily, who wouldn't want to stay on the program.

However you must be mentally ready to make a change to better and healthier lifestyle, which means learning what will alter or hinder your success and quickly correcting those issues. A healthier lifestyle is a journey not a lose weight quick gimmick. Change your mind... change your life.


Monday, June 2, 2014

The correct dose for HCG drops.

Good morning,

I promised to share the good and the bad part of my journey.  I totally messed up and have gained  3 lbs. which has my total loss now at 9 lbs. I'll take the 9 lbs but I was on track to be at 15 by now. However, I totally took my drops wrong, I was taking way to many and literally ran out with in 13 days of regimen, I ordered more last week but the USPS is operating at total snail mail these days. So today I wait hopefully for them to arrive so I can get back on track.

The correct dosage is 10-12 drops, not droppers, 3 times a day (30 drops a day) for average use. You take take them 15 minutes before for meals or liquids, hold them under your tongue a for a few seconds to help them enter your blood stream. For more than average weight loss or if you experience hunger the maximum is 36-45 drops a day.



Don't get the desire to eat mixed up with hungry. I found that if you start at 7 am eating your first meal and eat a snack or meal every 3-4 hrs you will not feel hungry. I have not felt hungry, but a little dizzy the beginning, I feel that way when I don't eat protein and I learned that my body is going through withdrawals from sugar being that the diet is completely sugar free.

Over all I am pleased. I didn't think I could do it but other than this minor setback I am looking forward to continuing my journey.




Wednesday, May 28, 2014

My 10 lb before and after.

Good Morning,

I'm 10 days in to my 30 day challenge and today I reached my 10lb weight loss mark. So you are probably saying I thought you loss weight with the tea last month... I did but it was accumulative and because I wasn't on a meal plan I would lose 3 or 4 and gain 2 or 3. I was mainly taking the tea for its health benefit, weight loss was the side effect. After following many of my TLC team members and seeing them have amazing results with the HCG and the Tea I decided to embark on my on 30 day challenge which includes meal plans. I'm actually 7 days into Phase 2, which is when my weight loss began. I decided to take a picture at every 10lbs of this journey and share for my own encouragement and motivation and anyone who is looking for a program to help them reach their goals. Learn more at www.itpaystodrinktea.com 


Monday, May 26, 2014

Holidays and Dieting

So how do you start a diet regimen the week before a holiday my cousin asks? Well, as someone who loves to cook and enjoy great food, food is often the center piece of many celebrations and accomplishments. So I knew going into this that I wouldn't be void of any holiday or celebrations. I did keep in mind that I had about 8 weeks until I traveled again so I wanted to get the more challenging part of the program down before my travel dates began.

So yesterday our family had their Memorial Day BBQ, in which I am usually responsible for my famous potato salad and other tasty treats I felt like cooking.  Being 3 days into Phase 2 which is the 23 VLCD's (very low calorie day), I had to find a way to attend and not indulge in the manner that I was use to. Boy do I love a good homemade burger, a spicy hot link topped with coleslaw with a side of potato salad and sweet baked beans, load of chips and dip, and cocktails galore finished with peach cobbler, ice cream, and other desserts floating around. Sound like fun huh? I know someone can relate.



Being committed to my the HCG Lifestyle  I opted not to make the potato salad, heck if I couldn't enjoy why torture myself making it, so I took store bought dressed up. Selfish huh, but I'm learning to be selfish if it is the best option for me to reach my goals. I started my morning with a cup of coffee, some nuts, later I enjoyed a nice kale salad that was HCG friendly (kale, cucumber, green onions, apples, strawberries tossed in vinegar and lemon juice.  And then came the harder part, as the potluck items rolled in I had to fight urges so I opted for these bad but extremely small portions to satisfy my taste buds. I had a slider size burger wrapped in lettuce with a tomato slice with a squirt of mustard, A teaspoon of the dressed up potato salad, 1/3rd of a ear of corn,  1/3 of a hot link, more nuts, cantaloupe, and one potato chip off my cousins plate.... lol (I love potato chips). I drank plenty of water and Iaso Detox Tea. I finished the night with a shot glass of merlot.



I re-started tracking my calories to help me gauge my calorie limits. Was it approved food? No. But you will always be around food and have to find a way to enjoy the festivities without going over board. I woke up this morning the the scale down 2lbs more. With the holiday behind me I can continue my journey and enjoy success, 21 days to go, 8lbs under my feet.

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Sunday, May 25, 2014

Fast Food and HCG

Good Morning,

So I have completed day 6 of 30, down 6lbs. I feel pretty good today, yesterday I was a little dizzy and tired, but I also hadn't ate much protein. I stopped eating meat in February, not to become vegetarian but to reduce my consumption of animal products. But when I do crave meat I seek to eat cleaner meals. Yesterday after work I was so tired and burnt out on fish and cabbage, and didn't want to cook I opted for some fast food.




About 160 calories for a single patty from In-n-Out on lettuce leaves with grilled onions and slice tomato. I still stayed within my calorie count of 500 with HCG, maybe the fat content was high but I still loss one pound and felt satisfied and got some clean fast-food and my energy level is much better today.

Friday, May 23, 2014

HCG Phase 2 Day 1

Greetings....

So I have made into Phase 2 of the HCG Diet which is the harder phase to endure. It's the phase in which you break the old habits and build some discipline... I must say I didn't do to bad for day 1, as I write this I just finished my dinner for day 2, about 24 days left and I believe I can do this. So my meals for yesterday and the next few days are 2 egg whites, cantaloupe, an apple, sliced cucumbers, baked fish, cabbage, and melba toast(2). I'm not hungry, actually I have to remember to eat. Although I did find out I was taking to many drops at once so I took a break for a day to let my body catch up with the dosage. Needless to say I weighed in this am, lost 2lbs. from yesterday. Still drinking my tea, and ready for change.

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

HCG Phase 1

So I am on the last day of three of HCG Phase 1. I weighed in this morning and I have gained 2 lbs. Yes, but it's totally normal being that in HCG Phase 1 you are to eat a high fat and high calorie diet:

"Phase 1: This stage consists of 3 days, in which you should weigh yourself every morning, after going to 
the bathroom and keep a record (write it down) every morning. Take 10 drops of HCG Life Drops, 30 
minutes before any main food (breakfast, lunch, dinner). Hold the 10 drops under your tongue for 5 
minutes; this increases the absorption of the drops by the body. Do not drink or eat anything 15 minutes 
before or after taking the drops. Do this every day with the drops during your Phase 1. In this stage, the 
drops will help identify where in your body, the abnormal fats are stored. So in this 1st Phase, eat all 
foods that are high in fats and high in calories. ENJOY these 3 days, nothing is out of limits." 


Tomorrow I begin Phase 2 which is when your body begins to convert stored fat and the very strict low calorie diet. I'm ready! 


Wednesday, May 14, 2014

What is HCG?

HCG is a natural hormone, quickly absorbed, that activates the Hypothalamus to release
and mobilize the abnormal fats (extra) that is found in your body and uses this as a source
of energy or a source of food. So, when you are on a very low calorie diet, HCG Life Drops
helps your body compensate the difference in calories that it needs to function through the
use of stored fat making it a source of food for your body. Thus resulting in a rapid weight
loss. Through the use of the HCG Life Drops and Dr. Simeons protocol, this will help you
obtain your “ideal correct body weight.”





Three (3) main benefits in liberating the abnormal fats: 
• The stored fat helps sustain your bodies daily calorie needs. 
• The fat will be burned in the areas that are most difficult to lose. 
 The homeopathic formula of the HCG Life Drops is taken orally, under the 
 tongue, preventing a negative impact on the normal muscular tissue or muscles. 
• You will lose weight (1-2 pounds a day). 

Ready For Change

I am so ready for change. I have been visualizing some major changes in my life in many different areas but most importantly I need a change in my health and my body. I am 42 years young and find it challenging to lose weight that was once easy to take off. Realizing that my health is my most valuable asset I have made up in my mind that I am ready for change. I know it won't come easy but I am ready to fight and do whatever it takes to change my health. I am ready for change.