Why I Facebook Blocked My Plexus-Selling Friends….
Yes. I really am going
to admit it. I did. I’m sorry.
It’s not that I didn’t love them, or even minded that they wanted to
post about their business venture on their facebook. I have friends that sell other brands of
various sorts that post as well. But
y’all- I have 537 friends that sell Plexus.
Ok- that might be an understatement. I don’t even have 537 facebook friends. But some days it felt like it. But that wasn’t my only reason.
You see, 5 years ago, I was super focused on getting into
shape. With no dietary helps, no
trainers, just a gym membership, a faithful workout buddy, a great pair of
Brooks on my feet, I lost 40 pounds, I
quit sugar. Cold Turkey. I rarely consumed bread. And I felt great. I ran a half marathon, I bought all new
clothes, I played better with my kids, and it made me happy.
Fast forward to the birth of my twins, whom I carried until
37 weeks and delivered at over 6 pounds each.
That’s a lot of baby, and a lot of “baby weight”.
I was back out walking/running/hitting the gym within
weeks. But I was tired. And life got stressful. And food made me feel better. I know that fitness is about 30% exercise and
70% nutrition. And while I was working
out a few times a week, I was still eating whatever comfort foods I could
find. I would resolve to give up sugar
again, and fail within two or three days.
My willpower hasn’t been enough this time around. (and for those of you who might be reading
this and tune it out because you don’t need to shed any pounds…know that
kicking the sugar habit and maintaining healthy blood sugar levels is about way
more than losing weight. That’s just
part of MY journey. The increased
energy, lack of unhealthy cravings, and overall feeling of wellness is why I
will continue drinking Plexus even after the excess weight is gone. Not to
mention the other great products like their probiotic, multivitamin, etc.)
So…why would that make me block my Plexus-crazed Facebook
pals?
Pride.
I mean- I did it all alone. I would kind of get tired about hearing how
fantastic everyone was feeling and looking when they had this “crutch” to help
them along. I did it all by myself. Why
couldn’t they? And I was determined to
do it by myself again….and show them I didn’t need some pink drink to make it
happen.
While secretly researching Plexus on the internet with an
irritated look on my face.
And then I got tired of being unhealthy. And tired of failed attempts. Finally- after much research, and seeking the
wisdom of several other “over-researchers” I know, I decided it was time to lay
my pride aside. And I asked a friend to
give me a few days of her Plexus stash.
I mean- once I finally decided to give in, I was so excited I drove to
her house at 10:30 pm to get some from her.
And I swore her to absolute secrecy.
I was giddy.
So. Here I am. If you’re someone I see in real life, you
might look at me and see that there aren’t any results yet. Nope.
Not yet. Then how can I speak so
confidently about the success of Plexus?
Because of those 537 friends. Most of whom I have known for 15-20
years. And their success stories are
incredible. And I am happily looking
forward to joining them as I find my way back to healthy.
And now I know why they post so much. If you are struggling at all…with anything
from weight to exhaustion, to headaches, to tummy troubles…so often the culprit
is sugar. I know. Because I have gone without sugar. For 8 months.
And life is better without it.
And they just want you to know that if you are struggling, there is something
to help you out.
And now- this girl drinks pink.
P.S. I've unblocked them now. ;)
P.S. I've unblocked them now. ;)
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