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Meet Cartoon Connie!

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It’s my pleasure to introduce you to Cartoon Connie.
In this cartoon, “That Was Then… This is Now…,” you’ll get a glimpse at how sugar turned me into a Sugar Shrew..
Please bear in mind that this isn’t someone I know anymore.
This is the discouraged, depressed, frustrated Connie of 1998 — the Connie, who was besieged by by a whopping 44 ailments, including heart palpitations, difficulty concentrating, and mood swings.
But kicking sweets turned my life around.
By licking all those processed sweets, life turned sweeterlicious (my word for sweeter, delicious, luscious, scrumptious, and sensuous).
Connie’s Story: That Was Then… This is Now…
C1_jekyll-hyde_72dpiI hope this cartoon entertains you in its outrageous, exaggerated version of my once, sugar-addicted reality.
Of courrse, I didn’t gorge on red licorice while cowering in closets, but this silly image certainly captures the flavor of my previous addiction. (Pun intended.)
Anyhow, now that I’ve kicked sugar, I urge others to discover the power of living sugarfree..
The transformation was extraordinary!
Now, I urge you to find the humor in your sugar addiction.
When you see the absurdity of your sugar addiction, it can help you to break free so you can get a life that’s sweeterlicious — that’s my word for sweeter, delicious, luscious, scrumptuous and sensuous.
Would you like help to let go of your sugar addiction?
I invite you to discovfer how to easily, even joyfully release your habit. Just get my book Beyond Sugar Shock.
Join the Conversation.
Can you relate to my story? If so, please comment now.

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FlyLady Marla Cilley Shares Juicy Tips

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Catch today’s exciting, special Gab with the Gurus Show with the inspiring “FlyLady” Marla Cilley.
You’ll get so many wonderful pointers in this show from Marla, whose mission is to teach you how to FLY (Finally Love Yourself).
During this show — which is part of Beyond Sugar Shock Book Launch Week — Marla shared:
Her turning point — the one that led her to trim the carbs.
A foolproof way to celebrate without using sugar or food.
How to deal with the fact that you slipped.
One very funny way on how to limit your intake of desserts at restaurants.
A valuable way of coming to peace with comfort foods.
Tips on how to lead a Sugar-Free Summer to Donna Smith, who is coordinating such an effort.
Listen to internet radio with Gab With the Gurus on Blog Talk Radio

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Join the Free Teleseminar for HealYourLife.com People on June 11

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Today, I did my best to answer the many questions from the many smart people during a special chat on the HealYourLife.com Facebook page.
But, darn, I couldn’t get to all your queries! And now I need to be somewhere now due to this being launch day for my new book, Beyond Sugar Shock.
So, since I didn’t get to replay all your questions on Facebook, I’ll present a special Quiz Connie Teleseminar next Monday, June 11 at the same time — 1 PDT. (Please note that this date is tentative.)
Make a comment here to indicate if this interests you. I want to help all of you, but I must run!
I do want to help you to break free, and the fact that you’ve been asking questions indicates that you’re ready to take action and move in the right direction.
So make sure to give me your email here, and I’ll be in touch to answer your questions.
In the meantime, I invite you to check out my new book, Beyond Sugar Shock, because it will get you started on a path to Sugar Freedom. “See” you soon!

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Beyond Sugar Shock Book Launch Weeks Kicks Off

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Today, it’s my pleasure to kick off the Beyond Sugar Shock Book Launch Week with some exciting interviews and activities.
Although the launch is officially on Tuesday, we’re getting an early start with the following:
Monday, June 4
Jill Lane image-displayMonday, June 4 at 9:15 am PDT: Interview with Jill Lane in Dallas. www.oneliferadio.com. Today, it’s my pleasure to be interviewed by Jill Lane, an expert in the fields of nutrition and exercise physiology. Jill — who is pasionate about helping pro athletes and high achievers attain max strength, quick recovery, heightened energy, sharp focus and optimal body fat for peak performance — was oversaw the meal planning and recipes, which are included in Beyond Sugar Shock. Some of her current and past clients include coaches and players from the Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Stars and Cleveland Browns as well as a variety of tennis and golf pros. As I’ve discovered upon interviewing Jill, her colleagues say she is gifted at turning complicated biochemistry into simple concepts and action steps that produce success.
Monday, June 4 at 10 am PDT: My Gab with the Gurus Show focuses on vegetarianism and Meatless Monday. For the first day of the Beyond Sugar Shock Book Launch Week, listeners will learn how going meatless once a week may reduce your risk of chronic preventable conditions like cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity, as well as reduce your carbon footprint and save precious resources. My guests are a Meatless Monday representative; gourmet chef/health coach Alex Jamieson (who appeared on “Oprah” and “Super Size Me” Alex Jamiesonand is author of Living Vegan for Dummies and The Great American Detox Diet); and Judith Kinsbury, founder of the popular SavvyVegetarian.com blog. Both authors offer recipes, which appear in my book, Beyond Sugar Shock. In honor of Book Launch Week, Gab with the Gurus listeners will have a chance to a copy of my book, access to my Sugar Freedom Now Course, and even time with me. See this: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/gabwiththegurus/2012/06/04/meatless-monday-alex-jamieson-savvy-vegetarian-go-beyond.
Diane Ray 11128promoMonday, June 4 at 11 am: The dynamic host and radio show veteran Diane Ray interviews me on her popular, fun “I Can Do It Hour!” on www.HayHouseRadio.com. If you haven’t listened yet to Diane’s inspiring show, you must! On this weekely show, you have a special opportunity to get entertained and educated each week by empowering, compassionate Hay House authors. In addition, you can call in and ask her guests questions. As I’ve mentioned previously, I’m honored that Hay House is the publisher of my book, Beyond Sugar Shock .
First Week in June
HealyourlifelogoMy article, “My 14 Years Without Sugar: Reflections on a Sour Life Turned Sweet,” runs on www.HealYourLife.com. Stay tuned for the exact link. In the article, I tell how how I made the transition from sugar addict to Sugar Freedom Coach. For those of you struggling with your addiction, you’ll learn about just how bad it got for me.
MaryOKeefeHope, Healing and WellBeing Show: Catch my interview all week with Mary Treacy O’Keefe, breast cancer survivor and co-founder and President of Well Within, a nonprofit holistic wellness resource center in St. Paul, MN. Mary’s goals are to help people reduce their levels of anxiety and foster hope, healing and spiritual growth. Mary is also trained as a Cancer Guide and as a Mind, Body Skills facilitator by the Center for Mind Body Medicine in Washington, D.C. Mary’s first book, Thin Places: Where Faith is Affirmed and Hope Dwells, received Honorable Mention from the national Independent Publishers Book Awards. She is currently completing her next book, Meant to Be: Do Things Really Happen for a Reason?
Stay tuned for exciting activities on the official Beyond Sugar Shock Book Launch Day on Tuesday, June 5, too.
You’re invited to spread the word on Tuesday, too, to all your friends, fans, colleagues and acquaintances about this book, which is designed to help sugar addicts worldwide.

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Join Me in San Francisco: Help Make My Book a Bestseller at Bestseller Book Launch Party

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Live or work near San Francisco?
If so, join me Wednesday, May 30 between 6 and 9 pm PDT for a Bestseller Book Launch and Author Spotlight Party.
At this one-of-a-kind event, you’ll have a chance to meet several of us authors in the business and non-fiction fields, including bestselling author Marci Shimoff and yours truly.
Of course, I’m inviting you to come out and support my new book, Beyond Sugar Shock, which will be officially released two days later.
Here’s how the Betseller Book Launch Party works. You can attend for free, but what you’ll do is purchase two books on Amazon that day (see details below).
Then, you’ll be able to share our (the authors’) excitement and join in the celebration as our books blast to the top of the Amazon.com bestseller charts right there at the party. Isn’t this an innovative idea for a party?
Special thanks to Alicia Dunams, a self-publishing expert and creator of the Bestseller in A Weekend business program. This Bestseller Book Launch Party is her brainchild.
Please note that this Bestseller Book Launch Party is not a book signing — but I’ll be glad to sign books — as many as you buy.
Remember, you’ll be an integral part of our success by purchasing two of the featured authors’ books on Amazon.com on May 30, 2012, anytime between 12:01 am – 11:59 pm.
Again, I’m inviting you to get my book, Beyond Sugar Shock, during that time. (If you’re not in San Francisco, I urge you to wait until June 5 to buy my book, because that’s when we’re holding the official book launch.)
To receive complimentary admission to the Bestseller Book Party:
1) You must show proof that you purchased 2 of the featured authors’ books on May 30, 2012 when you arrive at the registration table. A print-out of an Amazon.com receipt will suffice. Or…
2) Purchase 2 of the featured authors’ books (think: my book, please!) at the event between 6 and 9pm. I’ll be there with my new laptop, so you can buy them with me watching, if you like. (I’ll be happy to post for a photo, if you like too.) You must show proof of purchase before you leave the party.
To join the other authors and me at the Bestseller Book Launch Party fun on Wed., May 30 in San Francisco, sign up here.
Special thanks to USA Today for the Best-Selling Books image. Hope it was okay to use! If not, let me know and I’ll promptly take it down!

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Apology to Would-Be Readers of Beyond Sugar Shock for the Cupcakes on the Cover

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Please forgive me, dear readers or would-be readers!
If the cupcakes on the cover of my upcoming book, Beyond Sugar Shock, tempt you or offend you, I apologize profusely!
But, let’s face it, the cupcakes on the cover are a mirror.
They just reflect the sugary temptations that will inevitably taunt you on a daily basis (several times) — every time you step out of your house and almost every time you turn on the TV.
Thankfully, millions now realize that sugar is toxic, thanks to 60 Minutes, Dr. Robert Lustig and many other researchers.
In fact, in my first book, Sugar Shock, I discussed how sugar can kill you.
But, let’s face it, Sugar Kills You Sweetly. Very sweetly.
By that, I mean that most sweets look so darn inviting. That’s why beautiful cupcakes on the cover of Beyond Sugar Shock make a lot of sense, I believe.
For those of you who don’t know my history, I used to be a member of the audience for whom I’m now writing. I was a horribly hooked sugar addict in 1998. What’s more, I was plagued by a whopping 44 ailments until I quit sweets on doctor’s orders. You can read My S.A.D. to Sweet Story in Chapter 1 of Beyond Sugar Shock.
Then, in 2002, four years after I’d risen above my own addiction, I became committed to helping you sugar and carb addicts. My role as your Sugar Freedom Coach to help you, not tempt you.
You may be surprised to know that that I’ve poured 10 years of my life into developing the program — my Sugar Freedom Now Course — which then led to this companion book, Beyond Sugar Shock.
Trust me, I’ve carefully designed this book’s six-week program to help you achieve a place of liberation, excitement, and health. The cover will not bother you six weeks from now if I’ve done my job right.
Anyhow, to get some history about the cupcakes-on-the-cover-of-Beyond-Sugar-Shock controversy, read my first Sugar Shock Blog post after Natalie wrote on my Facebook fan page to say that the cupcakes tempted her so much that she covered them up. After inviting her to send me a photo, I posted it on this blog.
Natalie’s comments made me wonder if having cupcakes on the cover was a good idea. I then approached people on my mailing list to get their input.
Here’s my second Sugar Shock Blog post, in which I quote readers, who find the cupcakes either offensive, annoying, or clever, depending on whose opinion you read.
Sugar addicts and carb addicts, please join the cupcakes discussion.
I’d like to know how you feel about the cover design of Beyond Sugar Shock.
Whatever you think, please, though, will you give this book a chance, cupcakes on the cover or not?!
Post your reactions and thoughts now.
To learn how sugar is toxic, now see the 60 Minutes piece reported by Dr. Sanjay Gupta:
Please post your feelings and reactions to seeing cupcakes on cover of Beyond Sugar Shock.

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Tempted by Cupcakes On My Book, Beyond Sugar Shock? Cover Them Up!

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Are you hooked on cupcakes but want (and need) to get my book, Beyond Sugar Shock?
Follow the advice of my creative Facebook friend Natalie Rothman, who came up with an innovative way of dealing with those enticing cupcakes on the cover of my book.
Just paste a piece of pater cover those annoying (but pretty) cupcakes!
Thank you, Natalie, for this brilliant idea!
And thank you for sharing a photo with would-be readers of Beyond Sugar Shock about how you got rid of temptation.
Please forgive me, but your photo really cracked me up!
Now bear in mind that I’m not laughing at you — I’m cracking up at your ingenious way of dealing with the enticing cupcakes. Most sugar addicts — as I’ve discovered from working with you for almost a decade — are really sharp people!
It’s now time for an apology to all you sugar addicts out there.
Please, please forgive me if the cupcakes on the cover of my new book, Beyond Sugar Shock, are too enticing for you right now!
But bear in mind that at the end of our six-week adventure together, those cupcakes won’t bother you in the least if I do my job right as your Sugar Freedom Coach/guide and if you use the innovative tools you get in this program.
Why Are Cupcakes on the Cover of Beyond Sugar Shock? Am I Being Mean to You Readers?

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