The Power Of A Plan - Implementation. The very act of implementing a plan can be a game-changer in your Life. To me, success requires a plan and time for the plan to be implemented through development. This acts as your road map to have direction. This is the best way to get an edge and to create a Framework for the life you want to create. By Having a Plan you can gain from a compounding effect. This also gives YOU the power to choose what seeds will grow in your life.

As a homeschooling, working, mother of six Julia thought she was way too busy to be healthy, but today her life is a testimony that we can accomplish so much more than what we believe. Be inspired: Julia's Story - I had always been pretty fit and healthy until recent years. Series of challenges (both tragedies and joys) had me running to food. Military deployments, miscarriages, Grad school, adoption, moving – you name it. I was happy - I ate. I was sad - I ate.

In her testimony, Melissa talks about the negative thinking that comes with being overweight for many women. She even says that she believed it was her cross to bear in life. ...but look at her now! Even though we're thrilled that she lost over 75 pounds, we're even more excited that she is free from those self-destructive thought patterns and is beaming with a confident radiant smile that is shining from the inside out!

Sheila's Story - Last spring, I was broken. I was going through an unwanted position change at work causing a lot of pain and turmoil in my life. My relationships were suffering. I was angry and searching for reasons. As many people do when there is stress, pain and turmoil in one's life, I turned to food instead of turning to God. While I talked a good game and acted like I was ok with the changes in my life and that I had turned to God for guidance, I see now it was all an act.

For any of you who haven't noticed, Coach Monica has been posting some really fun weekly videos to keep you inspired and entertained as you travel along your path to a healthier lifestyle. Today Monica takes you to her backyard to eat some seriously bizarre foods that you just might end up wanting to put on your own grocery list this week. Enjoy the video and then let her know what you think... would you eat it?!?