As a Division I soccer player turned mom of 4, it has meant for me that there have been ups and downs in the food, weight loss, health department. Living a healthy lifestyle is not always easy and can be frustrating for those of us who were once chiseled specimens in our college days (weeell, at least we like to think we were!).

My friend Matt’s story is true of so many who are former athletes to any degree, or those of us who just “used to workout.”  Then life — maybe jobs, marriage, kids, busyness — sets in and our health (and waistline) goes down the tube…or at least seems to get 90% harder then it was “back in the day.”

Matt Ganter is a man of integrity, one of the kindest guys I know, and such a hard worker.  He played Division I baseball at our (Liberty University) rival school (High Point) so I wasn’t sure I could actually be his friend at first.   But that quickly changed.  He is an incredible guy and I’m so proud of him.

Matt has shown me, even though he is young, that it’s NEVER too late for us to go after what we want.  Even those of us who are relatively young get sidetracked and discouraged and can feel a bit hopeless at times. But I love seeing people just simply CHOOSE to go after what they want, especially when it is in the health and weight loss department. It’s a choice that will positively effect each of us for the rest of our lives! We will never regret choosing to take care of ourselves…but we almost always regret it when we don’t.  90% of our success comes from the DECISION.

Matt made a decision that he wanted to get back into shape like he used to be and he is definitely NOT regretting his choice! He has seen amazing results and I hope you are encouraged that you can too!

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“Prior to getting started on the Cinch® Program and BurstClub.com, I was a college graduate who took a job in a new city. I was eating poorly and slowly putting on weight.  This was extremely frustrating for me as a Former Division I athlete.  It was tough to stay in shape because I did not have the luxury of required Division 1 Strength and Conditioning 4 days a week.  My collegiate workout regimens kept me in shape but required a ton of time.

Since starting this program, I have lost 15 pounds and have built more lean muscle than ever before.

If you are looking to lose weight, feel better, and improve your overall health and fitness I highly suggest the Cinch® Program as well as BurstClub.com!

“It has been an amazing journey for me and I am so thankful to have found something that get results…in less time!!”

Matt – Tennessee

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I am so proud of my friend Heather for her great achievement!  After having two kids she has been able to do what so many women want, but feel stuck or helpless to actually do…lose the baby weight.  It’s not an easy thing to have your body yo-yo back and forth after multiple children.  I know…I’ve walked that road 4 times.  If you are a woman reading this, please know there is hope if you are someone who has tried everything and it just hasn’t worked.

I was running 13 miles a day after my 4th and couldn’t lose the last 15-20 lbs. I was afraid it was never coming off!! But then I heard about Cinch, just like Heather, and followed the plan. A few months later, I was in better shape then I’d ever been in!  Your health and body don’t have to go down the tube after babies!  These are supposed to be the best years of your life and oftentimes they are clouded with low self-confidence because of our figure.

I combined this amazing Inch Loss program with BurstClub.com’s 3 minute workouts. These workouts have completely changed the way I think about fitness and have given me results when time is the issue!!

Whether you have had children or not, male or female, young or old, I hope Heather’s story encourages you as we head into 2012 that YOU CAN DO THIS!!  You are not alone. We are here to help you on the journey if you are looking for accountability and someone to walk you through the program. We’ve seen it work with 100s of friends and the best part is the results are lasting! No yo-yo dieting…no losing the weight and gaining it right back.

Want to see how my husband lost 23 lbs. on Cinch and BurstClub.com?  Read his story here.

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“Prior to starting this program, I was 143lbs, in a size 8, and miserable about my weight. My days consisted of endless feeling of fatigue and frustration.  The simple act of getting dressed each day was a big hassle that always resulted in my entire wardrobe thrown all over my bed and me complaining that nothing I owned fit or looked right.

After getting started on Cinch® and Vitalizer I quickly noticed a remarkable difference in both my energy level and mood.  Fast forward several months and I was down to 113lbs and wearing a size 2! I never dreamed that I could even be that size, especially after having two kids. Now my daily dilemma is what to wear because I have so many options as a result of the new found confidence I’ve gained.  I’m so thankful that a dear friend introduced me to this amazing program! As I approach my 30th birthday I’m embracing a new era in my life… an era that starts with me feeling better than ever!

If you want to gain confidence, feel better about yourself, have more energy, and kick fatigue to the curb forever, I highly recommend you starting the Cinch® program and BurstClub.com now!”

Heather – New Jersey

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We want to help you achieve your health, weight loss, or fitness goals in 2012 with a simple, proven plan. Message us at info@healthyoates.com if you are serious and want to connect or click here for more info now.  We would love to help you set achievable goals for yourself for these next few months and help set up an action plan to achieve them!

Justin lost 15 lbs. his first month using Cinch and BurstClub.com. This dynamic duo gets results fast!

Running errands and shopping seem to be the hardest times for me in regards to eating healthy…especially with 3 little ones in tow!  All moms know how hard it is to shop with hungry, cranky kids (or a hungry, cranky mom!).

One thing I have found though is that, as with most things in life, my success depends largely on one thing…planning ahead.

Planning ahead is easier said than done most days when you have a million things on your To Do list and not enough time to get it all done. But we value good eating habits and I really want to teach my kids that even when we are on the go we can still stick to good habits.  It only takes an extra 5-10 minutes to throw it all in a lunch bag before you run out the door.  The few extra minutes that you plan ahead actually saves you a ton of stress later!  You have food readily available when they start saying their hungry, no waiting in fast food lines, and you know you’re getting something good in them that will fuel their little bodies!

We went out shopping today and this was our stash that we grabbed before we ran out.  Oh, and don’t forget to fill stainless steal water bottles for each kid!  Again, a quick, simple step that saves you time and money later when inevitably, you’re in a store with your hands full and they ask you to go find a water fountain.  Also, I’ve found that a simple thing like drinking water and keeping everyone hydrated prevents cranky kids.  Think about it…how do YOU feel when you go hard all day and forget to drink water?  I get a headache and get pretty grumpy!!  We add a scoop of Performance into our water bottles and shake it up to make sure the kids are really hydrated all day!

Here are a few ideas of things you can throw together before you’re off to your errands!  Put each thing in individuals baggies so there is no fighting (and they are easy to toss from the front seat to the back seat…even while driving!)

Pick anything (and more) off this list but one good rule of thumb is to eat something ALIVE at every meal. I know I feel terrible when I just eat snacky foods all day.  Your kids are no different. They need REAL vs. all processed. Even organic food can be deceiving if all their eating is pre-packaged or processed organic foods for a whole meal. Even if it’s a few carrots or an apple, get something in their meal!

• Veggie Straws or Chips
• Apples and Peanut Butter (in small Tupperware containers)
• Cutie Clementines (so easy to peel, the kids can do it. And no seeds!)
• Carrot Sticks
• Celery and Peanut Butter
• Homemade Trail Mix (almonds, pecans, walnuts, raisins, cranberries, small chocolate chips)
• Gold Fish (NO colored ones!! Avoid snacks with food coloring…crackers, fruit snacks, or juices)
• Fruit Roll Up (100% fruit…NO fake fruit snacks with High Fructose Corn Syrup and sugar)
• Cheese Slices and Crackers
  
• Pretzels
• Mixed berries (in baggies or small bowls with lids)
  
• Grapes
• Banana
• Cinch Snack Bars or Meal in a Bars (it’s a couple bucks for a full Meal bar…Fast food costs more and offers no nutrition like these bars. We plan ahead, stock up every month, and save them for these occasions when we are out and need a meal replacement for the kids)
• PB and J sandwich (choose Whole Wheat or grain bread, Natural, no sugar PB, and REAL fruit jam sweetened with fruit juice rather than sugar…Polaners All Fruit is a great one)
• Yummy Earth Gummy Bears...a special treat so they feel like it’s a fun “picnic”

This list is by no means exhaustive, but will maybe give you a few ideas of how you can quickly plan ahead to help your family stay health…even on the go!!

What ideas have you tried with your family? I’d love to hear what’s working for you!