Day 21...the 3 week mark!

Hello! Sorry we've missed several days, we took the Qivana presentations on the road! Thursday evening we had our first Bradenton Open Meeting and had a great turn-out with some great folks! Several ready to get started with the Qore System and/or the MetaboliQ System. The last several days consisted of some traveling, meetings, get togethers, boosts, shakes and sticks of course and some great meals that fall right in line with our MetaboliQ lifestyle.

We've been so excited to be adding new Qivana IBOs (Independent Business Owners) by the day. Some who are just looking to improve their health and some who are excited about changing their future. The next five years is sure to be different than the last...so excited about the great things happening with this great company and our amazing team.

While I would love to fill you in on the finer details, we have an exciting day ahead and a dear friend reminded me that those 8 hours of sleep are crucial...thanks Debra...and goodnight! :)

Leaving you with one of my favorite quotes this evening, 'Go confidently in the direction of your dreams, live the life you've imagined' -Thoreau An inspiration that guides our journey!

-Kelly

Day 17...

Awesome day today! Started the day as usual with a ... you guessed it, boost and a shake. Both went our separate ways to our j.o.b.s. Mine was a short day as today was the last day at my j.o.b. Now I will be able to focus more attention and energy where it matters. Had boost, stick and a shake for lunch and spent the rest of the afternoon making phone calls and preparing for tonight's presentation.

We came home and had a great dinner (roast, broccoli and a whole wheat roll), and enjoyed some quality time with the kids. Then once again we were off and running. It was great presenting for some new IBOs adding some great new IBOs to the team. It's always inspiring when you see the fire spread into another persons eyes, knowing that you've started the journey to fulfilling their dreams. Have I mentioned I love this business?! Enough for tonight, looking forward to a great day tomorrow. Hope yours is the same...

-Nathan

Day 16...going strong

Hello, hello! What a great day, and of course...here we are in the wee hours again to catch you up. Another great day...started off with our boost and shake followed by boost, shake and stick for lunch. It is so nice not getting hungry mid-morning or mid-afternoon...we're both feeling great and needing new belts! :) For dinner tonight we enjoyed chicken and artichokes and a small side of pasta... yum.

I haven't stepped back on the scale (contrary to popular belief I'm sure...), but I actually passed a mirrored window today, looked over and was happy with what I saw!!! What a great feeling.

As for the day, it was wonderful. We both headed off to work first thing and enjoyed a productive day. Then I had a doctors visit (wellness check-ups) with our oldest daughters. The doctor was thrilled that they are doing so well on Qivana and haven't been sick in such a long time! She reinforced that it was a great product to have them on which is always great to hear. Then we met with a friend who also decided to jump on board, ate a quick bite, got some great snuggles & hugs and headed on the road to the Lake City meeting where we met up with some fabulous new IBOs and also some of our amazing high ranking team members. As one of our favorite sayings goes...'wet wood won't burn, get close to the fire'. We love to hear our mentor and friend Vernon give presentations, they are always so inspiring. We also had the priviledge of hearing Dr. Wright present on the products, his expertise in the medical field and with our products is incredible. Then we headed back to little ole' Gainesville (a suburb of Lake City as it has recently been named) and finished up with some calls. Now it's time to turn in and get some rest before another exciting day tomorrow. Hope all of you are enjoying success on your journeys and are finding life exciting and full of new adventures!

-Kelly

Day 15...moving right along...

Good evening all! Sorry the posts have been coming so late... It's been a very busy last few days. (not that we're complaining, we're loving it!) There is something to be said for finding a company just before they hit hypergrowth...we're riding this to the top!

So many exciting things have occurred over the last two weeks. Kelly and I believe that all things happen for a reason, so we strive to stay positive no matter what the situation. That always seems to propel us onto higher ground. Life has taken a turn we never would have seen coming a year ago and we are so grateful. As of Thursday I will be focusing on our Qivana business...as promised when we began this business...no more hot garages this summer! whooo hoo!!!

Monday was not so bad. Its great being able to drink a quick shake in the morning and grab a bar and shake on the way out the door for lunch. No more greasy burgers and fries...no more time wasted, no more excess weight slowing us down... For dinner we enjoyed homemade tacos; less shell, more meat and a stick for a snack (I know, I know, not enough smart carbs tonight...seriously, we passed each other in the kitchen...busy day). The day seems to go better when hunger doesn't bother you.

As for the business side of things, I got to talk to some great team members and friends looking at the business tonight. Kelly went over to work with some new team members and it looks like even more 'welcome's are in store! The business of helping people, be-it financially, better health, etc... it's a great way to live. Busy day tomorrow, need some sleep...signing off for now! Good night!

-Nathan

Day 14...Two week mark!

Hello all! Sorry we never got back on yesterday to blog...the day ended at about 2:30/3am and quite frankly...we were whooped! We had the privilege yesterday of seeing many of our team members achieve goals that they had worked hard on....so exciting!!! I was also able to go and celebrate a friend's birthday with she and her family and friends which was wonderful!

Today was another fantastic day. We didn't weigh in and decided to keep yesterdays measurements and weigh-ins as our week 2 totals. Can you believe, Nathan lost 5 inches around his waist and I've lost 3!!! Wow! As usual, we had our boost first thing, but had a breakfast of eggs, veggies, cheese and a slice of toast this morning. A boost and shake for lunch with a Metaboliq stick for a snack and then steaks, veggies and sweet potato for dinner with some great friends and team members to celebrate recent accomplishments followed by some strategizing for the week ahead. Nathan and I both made a few calls today and set up some appointments, but other than that it was much needed family time! We took the kids out to the Keystone Airport and enjoyed the Airshow for the afternoon. Showed my little guys the planes I've flown, got to let them check out some cool airplanes and meet some incredible people. A much needed opportunity to smell that sweet smell of jet fuel...my favorite! (followed by doubling up on my detox of course...) :) Then we had dinner, made 'dirt cups' for the kids for dessert (pudding, oreos, gummy sour worms...ick! No temptation there!). Great day, great night!!! Looking forward to another great week ahead as the pounds are coming off!!!

Wishing you a wonderful kick-start to your week as well!!!

-Kelly

Day 13...

Good Afternoon! We're having a great day at the Pence House! Just had to share the news. We cheated a little (but I think if we're both in on it, it's allowed!). Tomorrow is an official weigh-in day...but curiosity got the best of us this morning. So we thought we would share our exciting results (less than 2 weeks in!). I weighed and have lost a total of 16 lbs! The goal is 200, started at 257 and am down to 241. Kelly weighed in and has lost just over 5 lbs total (I'll leave it up to her to give total weights if she chooses, I'm not that crazy...). She looked at the scale (of course with all the previous 'diets' in her head) and felt like she had lost more than 5 lbs...so we decided to redo our measurements. She was right! Fat weighs less than muscle...in all the previous diets she was losing muscle so the numbers moved faster. She has lost 3 inches around her waist!!! No wonder she's down a pant size! All her measurements came down, we'll post them all later... I had lost 5 inches in my waist...feeling great! Only 13 days and a total of 21 lbs and 8 inches off our waists...wow!!!!

Have a busy day planned and will post again this evening at some point... Hope your day is great!!!

-Nathan

Day 12...almost over

Hola! (Qivana is opening in Mexico later this year, need to brush up on my very limited Spanish!) What a wonderful day it was today! Started the day, you guessed it...a boost and a shake (breakfast in bed again...I am soooo spoiled!). Then, yep...boost and a shake for lunch and a mid-afternoon MetaboliQ Stick...yummmm! Dinner...filling but not my favorite. I had some roast beef , some cheese and completely forgot about the broccoli I had cooked (see what happens when he lets me take care of dinner!). :) Nathan lifted and played basketball and I had a quick 2.5 mile run before we headed out this evening.

Started the day by having the privilege of welcoming a good friend into the business. Then worked and got to chat with excited new IBOs (Independent Business Owners) as they get their businesses up and running this evening. Have I mentioned that I LOVE this business?! It is so much fun and so motivating. Then went out this evening and sooo enjoyed everyone asking how we had lost so much weight! A question we just loooove to answer! These products are just too great not to share with everyone!

Well, It's late...early....you know what I mean! :) And we have another great day ahead (and my wonderful Nathan is snoring in my ear...) So goodnight for now, may your day tomorrow be blessed and filled with joy!!!

-Kelly

Day 11

You guessed it...another great day! Started the day as usual, still can't believe that I can drink my breakfast and not be hungry all morning. This system is such a time-saver. No more wondering what to have for breakfast, no more stopping for soft drinks, no more twenty-minute waits for a lunch that doesn't taste good and is way too expensive (not to mention will add the pounds and inches instead of taking them off). Dinner was baked chicken, a whole-wheat roll, asparagus and some cabbage.

Spent our evening with a few of our fantastic team members, a great medical doctor, our mentor & friend Vernon, and friends new to Qivana (Welcome new team members!). A confession; when my wife first told me about the products they sounded good. When she mentioned there was a business opportunity I probably rolled my eyes as I reluctantly agreed to hold a presentation at our home with our friends. Almost a year later, I enjoy seeing guests come to presentations also waiting to confirm their feelings that the business is one that they would never be interested in...then transforming to a realization that this is a solid company, cutting edge products and a compensation plan that is hard to hear about and not get excited.

Something else I've enjoyed in the last few days...seeing all of our friends' excitement in the pounds they're losing on the new MetaboliQ System. I know from my standpoint, I already feel so much better. It's amazing how you carry the extra weight and not realize how limiting it becomes. Just something as simple as tying your shoes in the morning and realizing that you're not uncomfortable or putting on a pair of pants that you couldn't button just weeks ago is a truly amazing feeling. Something about losing weight seems to boost confidence and you can even see the years almost turning back as people feel better physically and mentally...very exciting when they are people you care about!

Well guys, can't wait to see what tomorrow has in store, but I'm sure it will require some amount of sleep. Hope you had a great day and an even better tomorrow! Good night...

-Nathan

Day 10, what a day!

Hello world! Thanks for the recent comments guys, some days we get on here and have to wonder if there's anyone out there reading this... (and Yvette, he said he'll have to show you how to make the artichokes...it is soooo good!). So, have I mentioned that I LOVE the meal replacements?! I know we've saved money from not having to get lunches 'on the fly', etc. Plus, the shakes and MetaboliQ stick are great and neither of us feel like we're not getting enough to eat! Love it, love it, love it! For dinner tonight we had a steak, broccoli & cheese, cabbage, and a half a baked potato...yummmmm! Nathan didn't have a chance to work out this evening with all the meetings and presentations we had. I didn't have a chance and probably wouldn't have been able to if I wanted to anyway...needed to give my muscles a night to recover. OUCH! I may have overdone it a smidge yesterday...I'm just so excited about the fat and inches that I'm losing and want to firm everything up! :) TMI?!

Other than that, a great day in general. Both of us headed off to work, then taxied kiddos and set out on our calls, presentations and meetings. It was a great evening working with great people... Off to send out a few emails and head to bed before another exciting day. New IBOs joining the team tomorrow, a presentation at our home tomorrow evening and great things in store. Hoping that all of you enjoyed a wonderful day as well!

-Kelly

Day 9...another great day!

It's hard to believe that day 9 is behind us and this keeps getting easier. I've had success with other programs but never without hunger pains and cravings. I love this stuff! Kelly has even given up caffeine in an effort to obtain optimal health, which normally leaves her with severe headaches for at least a week (great times at the Pence Home...), but with this system, she hasn't had the first headache and hard to believe, but even more energy than ever.

Had the usual for breakfast and lunch. Then got to enjoy one of our favorites for dinner. Baked chicken, artichokes and mushrooms in a garlic sauce and brussel sprouts. It was a busy day, very cold for Florida... After getting home I lifted weights, played some basketball and set out on a short run. Kelly got home and ran her 2.5 while I cooked dinner and then did a 50 minute cardio this evening (which must have been intense, she looks pretty sore). I spent the evening with my good friend Joe. We attended a presentation by Founding Circle (that's a big deal to us Qivana folks) Vernon Douglas and the always engaging Dr. Wright who also joined the Founders Circle today. Vernon is our mentor (and dear friend) and it's always a highlight to hear him speak and get close to 'the fire'. Also, had a chance to congratulate another dear friend Mike as he also joined the Founders Circle recently. Make room guys, we're on your heels! Joe and I had a great conversation on the way home and are both setting out motivated about the incredible opportunity we have in our hands. Got home and tried to relay the excitement to Kelly, think I was successful...she was motivated and kept going until I finally convinced her that she needed to shut down before setting off running again tomorrow. She was busy at work as well this evening. Beyond her intense workout I also arrived to catch the tail end of a motivational call with a team member. We've set our goals outside of our comfort zone and fully expect to reach them.

Hope you all had a great day. That's it for me, see you on Day 10!

-Nathan

Day 8, still going strong

Hello all! I first have to second Nathan's post from yesterday, this past weekend was awesome and inspiring. We're recommitted and re-motivated to move forward, lose more weight and donate more food! We're excited about the people who are talking about joining our challenge and donating for each pound they lose, be sure to comment on here so that we can all keep up with the awesome things everyone is doing for the community! We also want to make sure we keep a running total of the pounds of food that are donated on the pound for pound challenge...exciting stuff!

There was no school today. The kids and I got to spend a day together which I always love! Nothing better than snuggle time with the little guys... Breakfast was of course a boost and a shake, I love how quick and easy breakfast and lunch are. I look forward to my Metaboliq stick everyday at lunch, the best comparison I can make is that it tastes like a really good brownie...yummy! The kids shared one today too, they've been begging...mom gave in. They loved it too. I was able to run my 2.5 miles and do a 40 minute cardio work-out today, felt great! Nathan lifted and played basketball and even fit in a short run. For dinner we had eggs, cheese and veggies. This evening Nathan got to attend the Gainesville Open Meeting where we always get re-motivated. I stayed home and made some calls, we met up afterward and listened in to the weekly training webinar together....awesome as usual!

Tomorrow it's back to work. Then in the evening Nathan and his good friend (and team member) are headed to Lake City to a presentation and I have more conference calls. This is shaping up to be yet another wonderful week. Life is such a blessings. Hoping you all had an incredible Monday to kick-start your week as well.

-Kelly :)

Just past Day 7...

Hello world...how about blue today (in honor of the 'blue Q'- MetaboliQ). Well, it's just past day 7, but couldn't go to sleep without a quick post to fill you in (is there anybody out there?) on our day...

I hope all of you woke up next to your sweetheart on Valentine's Day, because I did. We shared a quick breakfast (guesses? Yep, a shake and boost), then started out on our busy day. First order of business...the 'official' weigh-in, 12 pounds Nathan...4 pounds Kelly. We were both thrilled with our results. So, this afternoon we made our first trip to the food bank. It definitely hit home and confirmed that what we're doing will go to benefit others, just as we had hoped when we developed our challenge. It also really helped us to appreciate the people who work in the food bank (and food banks across the country), who run these great organizations and who selflessly volunteer their time on a daily basis to make these programs successful in their fight to end hunger. Pretty powerful. I have to say, one of my 'proud papa moments' was when my wife asked our 5 year old son if he knew what the food bank was for...his answer blew me away. He knew that they collected food for people who were 'running out of food and needed help to get more'. He totally understood the concept, prayerful that we can continue to teach them to be thankful for what we have and the importance of giving back.

So, we had a blast weighing the food, sorting and showing the kids around the food bank. They all got to pitch in, hopeful that we'll lose a significant amount more or be able to include other participants in the challenge by our next visit...sixteen pounds leaves little for each one to do and they were all anxious to help! Next visit, at least 2 hours of volunteer time! :)

Lunch of course, you guessed it...a boost, shake and a Metaboliq stick. The foods we used to crave don't even tempt us now, the progress and lack of hunger pains are keeping us on track. Didn't get to work out, will have to make up for lost time this week. We enjoyed dinner with Kelly's mom, bunless burgers, sweet potatoes and baked beans followed by a nice long drive discussing our goals and future. Wished Kelly's brother a happy birthday across the miles (Happy Birthday Brian) and that's about it for today (technically yesterday, but you get my drift).

Better get some sleep before another busy day...goodnight all!

-Nathan

Day 6...going strong!

Hello world! What a great day Day 6 has been! We started the day...you guessed it, with a boost and a shake, yum! Nathan must have had that same 'accident' with the scale, either that or he just feels a total of 12 lbs lighter now. Wow, we are so excited about our results so far. A total of 15 lbs combined, and counting!

I was off with my mom to a Speaking of Women's Health conference put on by Manatee Memorial Hospital. It was great and really reinforced how great our Qivana products are. The doctors all spoke about moving from synthetic drugs to neutraceudicals, the importance of focusing on wellness rather than responding to illness and about inflammation being the root of all evil in essence. Being that Qivana is all natural, the most advanced and scientifically validated products, and known for its anti-inflammatory properties...well, lets just say I was happy to be one of the few women in the room who could be confident that they are on the right track to true wellness and anti-aging (can't say the only, Mom takes her Qivana too!). The sessions were great and the key-note speaker was so motivating and uplifting. After learning of Nathan's lay-off this week, it was just what the doctor ordered to renew my spirit of positivity and hope! At lunch I used my 'plate look' (and my boost) to be sure I was eating a properly balanced meal. Chicken breast, brown rice, green beans and a red pepper from Michael's On East (passed the rolls right by) was a treat and kept me right on track! The cake didn't even look tempting, wishing I had brought resist for all the ladies at the table talking about not needing dessert, but eating it because it was 'right there'. If only everyone knew what we know!

After we got back we spent time with the kids and then were off to dinner with Uncle Carmen and Aunt Kay. Uncle Carmen is from Sicily and well...you can imagine what his food is like! Yummmmmm... We've worked too hard to turn back now though! So we both had one roll and opted out of the pasta, Chicken a la Carmen was tasty as ever and we had veggies instead of the pasta! It was delicious and guilt-free! Then we did some shopping, some presentations and topped off the day snuggling on the couch watching movies with the babies. What a life this is!!!

Nathan and I have a busy week ahead. We plan to stop out at the food bank tomorrow to drop off our first delivery of our pound for pound challenge. We are so excited about it!!! We'll do one more 'weigh in ' in the morning (an official one!) to determine the weight we'll be donating on our first visit. We are so excited about the things happening with our health, the things happening with our family and the things happening in our business...life is such a blessing!

Hoping you had an incredible day as well, see you on Day 7!

-Kelly

Farewell Day 5

First things first...I'm so on to Kelly. Something about all the texts she got with her friends congratulating her on the 2.5 lb loss made me suspicious...that and I'm an avid reader of her blog! KELLY...STOP CHEATING. :)

Had a great day today. Breakfast and lunch with my boost and shake (plus Metaboliq stick) kept me satisfied all day. Enjoyed a dinner of scrambled eggs, ham and veggies, again, no hunger pains here! Spent some time enjoying a beautiful downpour on the road, always a good time. 37 and rainy may not be cold where you're from...but I moved to Florida for a reason and I think there was some serious false advertising going on! I hear-tell even Mickey is considering relocating further south.

Kelly and I spent some time enjoying Jack Canfield's 'The Success Principles' audio which just reinforced all the great info we've been reading in the book. We also got to enjoy some time with our beautiful daughters and our little man this afternoon which is always a blessing.

I sincerely hope your day was as great as ours and your tomorrow even better. To quote an incredible and inspiring team member of ours 'Today is the Day'...the phrase we repeat to one another every morning, first thing. Speaking of team members, congrats to our team for the incredible work they've done this week and a high five goes out to everyone who advanced one or more ranks this week....you all never cease to amaze us, we are blessed to work with each of you and call you our friend!

Time for some sleep before another busy day tomorrow. Goodnight and God Bless!

-Nathan

Good Morning Day 5!

Good morning all! Sorry I didn't get online to post last night. We got in, ate a quick dinner (steak, 1/2 potato & broccoli), smootched babies, ran my 2.5 miles (it was very cold), then were off to a presentation on the MetaboliQ system at North Florida Medical Supply (thank you Sid!) with our awesome team and a very engaging doctor presenting the products. We got home, talked to some of our Texas team members who are building like crazy, texted with some incredible new 'silvers' and quite honestly, fell asleep in the recliners. What a week! Okay, so ... this morning the scale may have jumped out in front of me and I accidently stepped on it (shhhhh). :) I had lost 2.5 pounds in 4 days! WOW! Yet I'm not hungry, don't feel I am depriving myself and have more energy...I can do this! So, I've gathered up some good healthy food to bring to the food bank this weekend, ready to make our first visit and get a better visual of the good that we can do through our challenge. Now I tell you that because I know you wouldn't tell... :) This is so much fun already, enjoying every minute!

Day 4...the challenge continues

We are amazed how easy it is to follow this system. Started the day around 6 this morning. Had a breakfast shake around 7, brought Kelly 'breakfast in bed'...and set out to face the day. The adversities continued...but we had a refreshed outlook on the day and life in general and continue to see each challenge as a path to something better. After a busy morning working in the cold (okay, I've climated to Florida weather...there was no snow or anything), I enjoyed my MetaboliQ stick and a tasty shake. I am still pretty shocked that I'm not hungry between meals as physical as I am throughout the day. My biggest problem I've had is resisting the urge to get on the scale before our week is up. I'm feeling better and my pants are looser, so naturally I'm curious...but waiting not-so patiently (although I'm thinking my partner may have cheated on this one already). I started at 256lbs, confident I'll see a difference this weekend when I weigh in. On an even more positive note, the weight training and basketball are getting a little easier each day. Today we also had the privilege of welcoming some new IBOs (Independent Business Owners) onto our Qivana Team...life is good. Now off to work out and get ready for tonight's fantastic opportunity meeting and MetaboliQ Presentation!

-Nathan

Day 3

My apologies for taking so long to post today. It has been a bit of a challenging day, not a bad day...because I fully believe that everything that happens in life leads us to greater things...so simply challenging. Needless to say, we women tend to be emotionally charged when faced with adversity. I don't know about the rest of you out there, but what is my first response to emotion or stress? FOOD Something I'm proud of? Well of course not. But there you have it...stress=food, emotions=food...yep...now you've got it, my deepest, darkest secret. :) So, the good news? Not today! I started the day with the boost and shake as always (what a way to start the day-chocolate!). Then the 'challenge' presented itself. I'll be honest, the 'habit' kicked in and my first thought was chocolate, starbucks...etc. But my second thought was the pound for pound challenge...I eat something fattening, I basically take away from those who are truly hungry. Yeah...that's some serious motivation. So, I pushed forward, Nathan and I used each other as support...we reached up to our mentor and family...and got through the day- smiling none-the-less! Enjoyed our boost, shake and Metaboliq stick for lunch (which I have to say...feels like cheating it's sooo good). It makes it easier to resist the 'habit' of reaching for something sweet when you aren't hungry, that's for sure. Tonight after our dinner of Baked Chicken, a roll and veggies I'll be sure to pop a resist right away (just in case of a stress-induced sweet attack) which will of course stop that meaningless munching in its tracks. There you have it, Day 3, the good, the bad and the ugly. Looking forward to the webinar tonight featuring Dr. Donald K Layman who will talk in more detail about the MetaboliQ System. https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/314980105 (in case you'd like to listen in) Then off to sleep before kick-starting day 4 and having the privilege of welcoming some incredible individuals into this wonderful Qivana family of ours (welcome ladies & gentlemen)! Good night day 3...

-Kelly

Farewell Day 2

Well day 2 went great. I had my morning shake, no hunger pains and plenty of energy. Then enjoyed my shake and MetaboliQ stick for lunch on the go. The meal replacements not only taste great and fill you up but they are easy to have on the run. Then this evening Kelly and I passed one another a few times as she came and went from presentations and working with team members and I went out on an emergency call. We enjoyed a great dinner, taco salad, and then shared the Qivana MetaboliQ system with some friends. A quick workout and we're headed to bed before another busy day. I'm resisting the urge to step on the scale, but I already feel a difference...looking forward to seeing what the scale reads this weekend! Goodnight and see you on Day 3!

-Nathan

Day 2, off to a great start!

Great night, well rested and ready to tackle day 2! One boost and one shake down, no hunger pains and super productive! Several kind emails of encouragement and support from our wonderful Qivana team, mentors and founders as well as the food bank. Love being a part of such a wonderful company and working to help such a great organization. Already feeling skinny...more this afternoon!

Good Night Day 1

Well...it's time to wrap up day 1 and get some rest before day 2! After we finished the 3 presentations and 2 conference calls this evening we sat down and enjoyed a delicious dinner together..chicken, a whole wheat roll and broccoli, couldn't even finish the whole thing! It's amazing what turning our goal around to helping others did for our motivation...we were both exhausted from the day and ready to call it a night...but losing weight means feeding mouths. So...Nathan lifted weights and did a 30 min cardio and Kelly did a 45 minute cardio. When we take the focus off of ourselves and put it on others we can tap into a whole new level of motivation. On another exciting note, we sent a quick email off to our mentors and Qivana Founders to let them know about what we're doing...within an hour we already had a response with encouragement and support, only to reconfirm once again the amazing commitment these men have to their IBOs and to making a difference in communities. Speaking of commitment, a huge thank you to the first blogger who has pledged $5 for each pound we lose...wow! Grateful to be where we are...ready to start shedding and donating pounds! Goodnight!

What a great way to start a weight loss journey by giving back to others. I am excited to watch as your pounds melt away. I am pledging $5 for every pound each of you loses. Can't wait to see how you progress and congratulations for inviting others to share in the Pound for Pound Challenge

Pound For Pound Challenge Day 1

Today is day one of our Pound for Pound Challenge. Our goal is to lose a total of 86.5lbs (Nathan-56, Kelly-30.5) while on the Qivana Metaboliq System. In an effort to 'give back while we lose' we've pledged to give a pound of food to the Food Bank of Manatee for each pound that we lose. We are encouraging others to join forces with us in our effort to make a difference in the lives of those who are hungry. We are so excited about the journey ahead and look forward to sharing it with you. There will soon be links to the food bank, photos and a way to pledge a donation for the amount of weight we are losing (a little friendly competition never hurt anyone).

Today was day one. We started the day with a Boost and a Metaboliq chocolate shake..surprisingly tasty. Neither of us fought hunger through the morning and enjoyed a Boost, a Metaboliq Shake and a Metaboliq chocolate stick (oooh so good!) for lunch. Again...we both stayed content through the afternoon with plenty of energy. Soon Nathan will return from a presentation and we'll enjoy a dinner of baked chicken breast, steamed broccoli and a roll...yup....a roll! Hurray for a meal plan that allows carbs! Then we'll work out and end the day with another quick post to finalize day one. We hope that many of you will follow our journey as we offer our pounds to a worthy cause!