New Body Under Construction

Posted by Tammy

Why is it that it’s not hard to put on the weight, but it’s hard to get it off?  Before my wedding, I lost 13 pounds because I was on a #skinnybride mission.  Well one month later, I’ve put back 8 of those 13 pounds.  Honeymoon in Bora Bora, holiday festivities and lack of self-control all added to the weight being put back on.  Oh, and not being faithful to my skinny wraps and supplements.  It’s my own fault, I know that!  I'm so mad at myself because I worked so hard to lose it, and then BAM, I put it back on.   It got me thinking, what are some simple changes that I can make to help me get back on track.  We all love lists, right?  So here is my list of small changes I will be making to get that weight back off!

1.     Cut out two morning Dr Pepper’s a week and substitute with an extra serving of Greens! – I’m being realistic here, I know I can’t cut them out completely

2.     Park in the farthest parking spot at the store instead of the closest

3.     One glass of wine or beer with dinner instead of two or three (or sometimes more)

4.     Drink water. Period.

5.     Substitute real butter for “I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter”

6.     Eat breakfast

7.     Grab a smaller plate to control portion size

8.     Plan meals in advance.  Plan 4-5 weekly meals on Sunday for the upcoming week

9.     Mustard instead of mayo on sandwiches and burgers

10.  Make a daily supplement schedule and add reminder alarms in my phone

What are things you would add to the list?

Do You Leave Your Options Open to Earning Extra Income?

Posted by Tammy

I just read a sad and startling excerpt from the book, "Why Middle Class Mothers and Fathers are Going Broke."  The excerpt says:

"Bankruptcy has become deeply entrenched in American life. This year, more people will end up bankrupt than will suffer a heart attack. More adults will file for bankruptcy than will be diagnosed with cancer. More people will file for bankruptcy than will graduate from college. And, in an era when traditionalists decry the demise of the institution of marriage, Americans will file more petitions for bankruptcy than for divorce. Heart attacks. Cancer. College graduations. Divorce. These are markers in the lives of nearly every American family. And yet, we will soon have more friends and coworkers who have gone through bankruptcy than any one of these other life events."

I can see how easy it is to fall into the debt trap and it wasn't until recently that I appreciate more what I have in my home-based business.  It is our goal to be 100% DEBT FREE by the end of 2014 (this includes cars and student loans).  We started working towards our goal this week!  Thanks to my skinny wrap check, we were able to completely pay off one credit card, pay cash for Christmas gifts, adopt two Christmas Angels and still put some into our investment account.

Regardless of how you answered my introductory rhetorical question, I fear that a good portion of you reading this are falling into the "Middle Class Trap" and going deeper into debt and are headed down a road towards bankruptcy.  I'm here to tell you that is doesn't have to be like that.  You don't have to have the weight of debt dragging you down every day and the good news is there are options out there, like the one I am involved in.   An extra $500 a month can save your house from going into foreclosure, can save your car from being repossessed and can save you from having to tell your kid "no" because you can't afford to put them in soccer, or dance, or piano. 

If you leave your options open to earning extra income.  Contact me today...not tomorrow...but today and start 2014 with a plan in place to keep you from the feeling of being broke and desperate.

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Tammy's 10 Ten Tips for Traveling to Bora Bora

Posted by Tammy

Recently I got married and we decided that Bora Bora would be the perfect place to go on our honeymoon.  Over water bungalows, beaches, sun and fun!  Wondering where Bora Bora is?  Travel to Los Angeles (from wherever you are), then take another 8 hour plane to Tahiti, then another 45 minute puddle jumper plane to some island, and then another 40 minute boat ride to your resort.  19-24 hours later...you'll be in Bora Bora.

But in all seriousness, you really are in the middle of nowhere.  I know Boara Bora and it's teal blue water, beautiful beaches and did I mention over water bungalows are on a lot of people's "bucket lists" so I wanted to give you my top 10 tips for traveling to Bora Bora.

1. Ambian or some other sleep enhancing medication.  This is for the plane ride from LA to Tahiti.  Almost 9 hour flight turns into what seems like one hour.
2. Buy liquor at the Duty Free shop in the airport before your long trip.  There is no such thing as all-inclusive in Bora Bora so don't be shocked when two drinks will cost you $50 bucks.  This way you can have drinks whenever you want.  Our favorite was sitting out on our balcony of our over water bungalow sipping on our drinks.  Private and less expensive.
3. IF you forget to do Tip #2, then make sure you take a trip to the main island within the first couple of days of your trip for the same reason I mentioned above.  You can also get some Coke, snacks, etc. on the main island.
   
4. Sunscreen!  Listen to your wife and wear sunscreen even if only swimming for a few minutes.  Just ask my husband how days 2-8 went after he didn't put on sunscreen.
5. Double your budget.  Whatever you plan on spending, go ahead and double it.  Things are VERY expensive there.  My genius husband made a good point...we were out in the middle of nowhere.  It has to cost and arm and leg for them to get product delivered to them.  So they will charge you an arm and a leg...and they still need to make a profit. 
6. Enjoy the FREE things.  We sat outside our bungalow at night and we had a sting ray (we named him Charles...get it...Ray....Charles....oh nevermind),  Every night Charles came swimming around our bungalow and it was the coolest thing.  One night we even had a "harmless" shark swim by.
7. Do the touristy thing....you never know who might be there.   We got to spend time with Dustin Pedroia (Boston Red Sox Captain) and his BFF Andre Ethier (Dodgers) and their wives.  We also go to learn how the rich and famous live with their nannies and children with them in Bora Bora.  Every day at breakfast they said hi to us, asked us how our day went and if we had anything planned.  Pretty cool.  Guess I'll watch a little more baseball this next season.
8. Don't stay for too many days.  Did I mention there is no such thing as all-inclusive and you are out in the middle of nowhere?  We stayed one or two days too long.  The food started tasting the same, the newness wore off and we had island fever....and really, REALLY missed our son. 
9. DO NOT, and I repeat, DO NOT forget your Fat Fighters.  I did and both Thomas and I regretted it.  There is a reason that Ploynesian people are not tiny.  Trust me and just pack a bottle...or two and take them to every meal!
10. Take it all in.  This really is as close to paradise as I have ever been.  I've traveled a lot and been all over the world and this by far is better than Paris, Hawaii, Caymen Islands, Jamaica, St. Lucia and any where in Mexico.  The resorts marine biologist told us that our grandkids will probably never get to experience this place because it will be gone and under water by then.  May happen, may not.  But take advantage of this beautiful place while you can!

Note: If it weren't for the amazing success I have had with It Works! and selling this crazy wrap thing, we would not have had the opportunity to experience this amazing place!  Thank you It Works! for helping me dream bigger than I ever thought possible. 

Teacher Survival Kit

Posted by Tammy

A new school year brings on many challenges, excitements and exhaustions!  Teachers too often spend so much time investing in others, that they neglect to take time investing in themselves!  That’s where we come in! 

After spending the day teaching 30+ students (more if you teach middle school or high school), grading papers, attending staff meetings, making parent phone calls, tutoring hours, after school activities, the last thing you have time for, or energy for, is to spend time on your self.  It Works! Global has some tools for you that will help ensure that you become a priority with little time and effort. Here’s how:

• Skinny Wraps – Go home after a long day of work, and put on a skinny wrap.  Tighten, tone and firm ANY area of your body in just 45 minutes.  Make dinner while wrapping.  Pay bills while wrapping.  Grade papers (if you are one of those teachers that takes them home) while wrapping.  Sit on the couch with your favorite-recorded daytime drama and relax while wrapping.  It’s the easiest part of your day!

• Greens on the Go – Germs in your school and classroom are just part of the job.  Students like to share their germs with you.  But, as we previously noted, you do not have time to get sick off of their germs.  Our alkalizing drink powder, Greens, gives you 8+ servings of fruits and vegetables in one serving, helps balance your pH and did we mention it ALKALIZES?  The more ALKALINE your body is the healthier you are and the more prepared your body is to fight off sickness!  Instead of that diet coke around noon, reach for your Greens.  You can thank us later.

• Fat Fighters – It’s Tommy’s birthday so his mom sent cupcakes for the class.  Mrs. Smith is having twins so cupcakes for the entire staff.  The PTA says “thank you for all you do”…….cupcakes all around.   Keep some Fat Fighters in your desk and take them after ANY meal/snack and you will block 1/3 of that cupcake from sticking to those hips.  Again, you can thank us later.

• You’re home from one of the longest days of teaching.  You’re exhausted, you lay your head down, but you can’t “turn your thinker off.”  You lay there wide awake, yet exhausted, thinking about everything you have to do the next day!  Here’s where CONFIANZA comes in.  This all natural, anti-stress gem, is like taking Xanex without the side effects or dangers.  It helps calm your stress, improves memory and helps improve sleep quality!  Every teacher should stash these next to the Fat Fighters!

As a teacher you have your “go bag” for fire drills, evacuations, etc., so we are calling this your teacher go-to survival bag.  These four products can help make your 2013-2014 school year less stressful, healthier and make your look and feel better, too!  Oh, and if you are thinking you want to make money and forget about all the stresses that come with teaching….we have something for that as well!  We are happy to share it with you!

Thank you for investing in our future!  Your job is a thankless job but it’s because your desire to educate the future, that you should be thanked every.single.day!  So we say THANK YOU (without the cupcakes).

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#babytobridesmaid

"You had 9 months to put the weight on, so you have 9 months to lose it!"

Yeah right.  Not when you're a bridesmaid (well, technically Matron of Honor) for your BFF's fall wedding that is now 70-ish days away.  It's time to get to work!!

Enter, project #babytobridesmaid.

Thankfully, I'm a distributor for this great company called It Works! and we have this little gem called the Skinny Wrap.  There are also other amazing products and supplements that support a healthy lifestyle as well as help in weight loss.  So, I'm all in.  I'm going to use the next 60 days to put these products to work and get back (or at least a whole lot closer) to that pre-baby body.

Here are the starting stats:
*July 8th, Had sweet Baby Boy
*165, Starting Weight
*130, Goal Weight
*November 15th, Wedding Deadline

Products I will be using:
*The Fit Pack, which includes
Ultimate Body Applicators (Skinny Wraps)
Defining Gel
Advanced Formula Fat Fighter with Carb Inhibitors
Greens
Ultimate ProFIT meal replacement shake
*It's Vital, daily vitamin

So I invite you to join me in my journey over the next 60 days as I use the Fit Pack, start eating 'better' and also start back on my morning runs with the above mentioned BFF, Tammy Castleberry ;)  I promise it will be an adventure!

And if I've peaked your interest on any of the products that I've mentioned above, here is the link where you can learn more https://jillhair.myitworks.com/Shop/Product/1000.

FREE SCHOOL SUPPLIES

Do you or someone you know need assistance in purchasing school supplies for your child(ren) this year? We have been blessed beyond measure with this business and want to pay-it-forward and buy school supplies for two lucky fans. Here are the rules:

1. The winner must be a fan of Cowtown Skinny (www.facebook.com/cowtownskinny) 
2. You must post on our wall a story explaining the need (please if you can afford school supplies, do not post. We want to bless others that financially cannot afford it). Share it will the people you know, and encourage them to enter or enter for them.
3. We will select two winners the week of August 5-9

*Note: The supplies provided must not exceed $100 per winner. The winner will need to send us their child's school supplies list, along with a mailing address for us to send ship the winnings.

Skinny Wrap Two-a-Days

Posted by Tammy

Post #4

Skinny Wrap Two-A-Days

Ok for those of you that don’t me well, I am a football fanatic! So, why not let my two passions collide for this post! Football and Skinny Wraps = Perfection!

Soon all across the wonderful state of Texas, many high school and college football programs will kick off two-a-day workouts. What that means is FOOTBALL SEASON IS ALMOST HERE! My favorite time of the year is almost upon us! I can't wait to enjoy Friday night football, College Game Day when I wake-up on Saturday, NFL Sunday and ending it all with Monday Night Football. Not to mention the random Thursday night games, and if I am lucky, one on Tuesday and Wednesday. Basically it is possible to surround myself with football 24/7!

Two-a-days, is such a crazy concept to those not associated with football (or just a fan of football). Why in the world would a team practice twice in one day, when it is 106 degrees outside? The simple answer is because football season couldn't get here fast enough. But the real answer is because it is necessary to establish the "team mentality," to assess where you are as a team and as an individual, what you need to work on, what will work for you, what won't and just because it's football and it's fun!

As I sat here talking to a coach today thinking about how in a few weeks the high school football season would be kicking off, I found myself wondering is there such a thing as Skinny Wrap two-a-days? Then it hit me...everyday is a two-a-day in this Crazy Wrap Thing world (and I would argue sometimes a three-a-day). As a distributor, every day I work towards establishing a solid "team mentality" within our overall team, as well as with my loyal customers and the coaching staff (other leaders). If you were a fly on the wall and were able to witness our conversations you would hear us discussing our strengths, weaknesses, failures and successes and what we need to do to make it even better. Even if you win the Superbowl (or become an Ambassador) you will still show-up to two-a-days next season because your passion is so deep and you love being a part of a winning team! I get just as excited about Skinny Wraps as I do about Football Season!

You are a part of a winning team! You are in Ashley's downline. A record breaking-team in this company! If you are ready to be the next Ashley Sinclair, then you have to think and act like Ashley Sinclair and follow her coaching and her two-a-day lead! If I were to create a two-a-day schedule, I think it would look like this:

1. Show-up | If you don’t show-up, you will never win! Make the decision to show up to your skinny wrap job every day! Either you are playing in the game or you are a spectator on the sideline. I choose to be a player! 
2. Warm-up | Log-in to esuite, check your email, Facebook messages, texts first thing and get a grasp on your day ahead and where you left it all the day before
3. Team time | get to know your team, pick a few team members a day to talk to, encourage, help, get to know. You can’t win a Superbowl alone. If you don’t have a team yet, your upline IS YOUR TEAM, get to know them! 
4. Drills | This is where you personally develop yourself. Read a book, do your training, attend a training, schedule time with your upline. You have to do your drills over and over to perfect them for when game time comes!
5. Game Plan | What are you going to accomplish today. Make a daily, weekly and monthly plan! Stick to it, make it happen! Can you imagine if a coach in the middle of a game just said, “eh, I don’t have a plan, so just go play and have fun boys!” He would be fired when the play clock reaches 0:00.
6. Inner-Squad Scrimmage | Take action! Talk to people, follow-up with potentials, follow-up with current customers, look for events, plant seeds, blitz! DO SOMETHING, ANYTHING! IT’S GAME TIME!
7. Watch game film on the scrimmage | Reflect on what approaches worked, what didn’t, why didn’t that person say “yes,” why did your quarterback fumble the ball (lead), etc. Figure out the positives and the negatives and make the positives even better and work on fixing the negatives
8. Lunch break
9. Repeat steps 1-9

Two-a-days is where the men are separated from the boys. The time where people get cut because they can’t make it! Are you going to show-up to skinny wrap two-a-days, or are you going to get cut from the team? Tough Love, I know, but only the strong survive!

I’m headed for two-a days….are you?

Hook’em Horns!!!!

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