Say I love you

Today our son would’ve been 14 years old. I think about him a lot, even if I don’t talk about it much. Today I am blessed with my 2 angels and I hug them extra hard on Feb 4^th.  Its crazy how life events shape who you are. Like one day you are one person, then something happens and you are someone else. For years and years I fought to have more children and I never really spoke about how hard it was, how sad I was and how hard it is to think about those days. So, today I think about my son, who watches my little family and I miss him. I know its crazy to think that after so long it hits, but these days life has been a little emotional.


Nothing wrong with a little emotion


This weekend I celebrated by 40th birthday with my friends, and I feel like a different person again. I was in a room with 50 people and there was so much love I felt like bursting. Could it be that I am blessed with these amazing friends? How did I get so lucky to have all of them in my life, and unless I delusional it all feels so genuine? I made a little speech in the beginning thanking them for all they have done for me. I wanted them to feel my gratitude and my love. It seems like going through therapy has made me so aware of the people in my life who make the effort to show me I matter, and I want them to feel the same.


I hope it worked.


I have watched a movie that my friend, my team made for me and I can’t stop crying. Not because of the message but because of the time and effort that they all went through for me. Just like my purse (that’s another story) This act of kindness, of love has forever changed me.


Thank you


Maybe its because I am getting older, maybe its because ii am tired, maybe its because I am taking time to evaluate my life, my feelings, my mind, who knows. I just feel the need to spread the message of love and kindness. Its cliché but its true, we don’t know what other people are living so be kind, hug each other, say I love you.


I love you

The truth about Herbalife!

Since I began my journey 2.5 years ago, I have had so many questions and comments about my lifestyle, some good & some bad. There are so many things about diets and shakes and nutrition, workouts etc. ugh what do you believe? So I am going to summarize my journey on all things Herbalife, and diets



**my opinion, I am not a professional**

Let’s begin with what has been my most challenged tool, Herbalife.  I will tell you the actual truth about the product. The truth about Herbalife is that it tastes really, really good. I used shakes as a part of my nutrition long before I found Herbalife. I tried them all (isoflex which is my second favorite, vega etc). But Herbalife definitely has the smoothest taste and I enjoy it. What I love about it is that all I need to add is water and ice, whereas the other proteins I used I had to add berries, or yogurt or whatever. They were also gritty. Herbalife shakes as part of a nutrition plan work. But that’s the key isn’t it, part of a plan. Herbalife is not a secret to weight loss, energy or muscle gain, like anything it is a tool a piece of the puzzle. What I hate is that some people promote the product as the holy grail because they sell it. 




It isn’t. 

You will not lose weight by simply drinking a protein shake no matter how good it tastes. But if you get yourself a good plan and you like using shakes as a part of the plan then I recommend Herbalife because its yummy!!  So here is what I think, anything you decide to do, be it weight watchers, jenny craig, keto , whatever as long as you stick to it, it will work. Any diet will work as long as you stick to it. Question is, will you be able to sustain it?


I was lucky to have a phenomenal coach (Sonya Fernandez) who not only taught me about food but also supported me and my research into my nutrition journey. I also had the support of an OUTSTANDING nutritionist (Naureen Hunani nutrition) who helped me develop a nutrition plan that worked for my body and medical conditions.  


Bottom line is food is key! 


I love the shakes as part of my plan, but I eat delicious healthy food.  I have lost all in all about 85lbs (depending on the holiday) 


It’s the new year and many of us have made resolutions, I urge you to consider this. Whatever you decide to follow, whatever program make sure you have balance. Use your tools (shakes or whatever) use your programs, points and plans with a sustainable mindset. The long-term goal is health and sustainability. I have kept the weight off for 2 years and I am proud of that fact, it was only possible because I have a good support system and I learned form my mistakes.


Oh, and I made many, many mistakes, I didn’t eat enough for my exercise level, I was doing too much intense cardio and not enough weights. Ended up having long term damage for that. But with time and learning I am on the road to recovery. But guess what? Even though I have not been able to work out for 6 months I have not gained back the weight and that is because I learned to eat well, and I enjoy shakes as a part of it.


So, I guess what I am trying to say, is no matter what you decide to do as a eating style people will judge and make comments but as long as you do it healthy, balanced and sustainable who cares what they say. You do you and if you ever want a buddy, message me we can always support each other, exchange ideas and get healthy!



You got this!