Sunday, December 29, 2013

Eating clean works:) Progress update

Many have been asking what my workout looks like.  I run 4 to 5 days a week for 30 to 45 min.  And lift weights 3 times a week for 45 min.  My calorie intake is somewhere around 1600.  With on "free meal" a week.  My next check in with my coach Kristi Tauti (owner of Iphysique in Hillsboro) is Thursday.  Stay tuned as I will post updates:) For those wanting to "jump" into 2014 bringing a healthier you.  Don't hesitate to contact me:)  Happy New year Everyone! 

Sunday, December 15, 2013

My journey for my first bikini competition in spring 2014!

A little over a month ago I decided to do a bikini competition next spring.  I hired Kristi Tauti with Team IPhysique.  With a little more than a month I have lost over 3% bodyfat and gained over 5lbs of muscle! What am I doing you ask?  I eat clean.  Nothing processed, no sugar or anything refined.  I drink a ton of water ( and yes I know where all the bathrooms stops are on the way to my kids school and work...lol)  The misconception alot of times is calorie restriction.  Actually, I eat ALOT!  And every 3 hours (6 times a day).  When I first started eating clean I felt like I was eating too much.  It was especially hard eating all the food at breakfast time.  Then my body got used to it and I looked forward to  my morning breakfast.  I am so excited for my new adventure and look forward to all the changes to come!  Stay tuned.  I will be reporting progress every two weeks!

Monday, August 26, 2013

Yane Mode. A designer that believes in giving back

YANE MODE as the dress sponsor for Mrs.Oregon Globe, Nicola Lewis, for competing the Mrs. USA Globe 2013

Mrs.Oregon Nicola Lewis wear YANE MODE’s little black dresses


Nicola Lewis for YANE MODE's Little Black Dress
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We are proud to have Mrs.Oregon, Nicola Lewis,  wearing YANE MODE’s famous black dresses for her fashion shoots and events.
Photographer: VanBergen Model Photography . Portland, USA.
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Wednesday, August 14, 2013

How to burn fat efficiently!

A helpful calculation on heart rate and fat burning. You’re in a fat burning zone when you’re at 60-70% of your max heart rate. Here are a few helpful calculations.

1. Determining Your Maximum Heart Rate

Women: 226 -______(your age) = ____________

Men: 220 – ______(your age) = ___________

2. Determining Your Fat Burning Zone

Lower end of your Fat Burning Zone: Your Max Heart Rate x .6 = ____________

Upper end of your Fat Burning Zone: Your Max Heart Rate x .7 = ____________

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Spring into Summer with Bon Vie - Ideal Protein!

 
BonVie of Ideal Protein presents:  Spring into Summer bringing your best "YOU"
Stop by Venus Allure Salon and Spa ( 811 SE Belmont, Portland OR) and learn about "Your last diet"
June 26th at 5:30.  Come join us and learn more about this amazing diet:

  • Structured weight loss while supporting muscle mass;
  • An understanding of how food affects and is utilized by the body, including what causes fat storage;
  • Weekly one-on-one coaching, lifestyle education and guidance;
  • Personalized approach to setting weight loss goals, based on your health profile;
  • Losing weight can improve blood sugar, cholesterol levels and reduce blood pressure;

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

It's Official! I am the new Spokes Model for Posh lingerie!



About Posh Lingerie

Posh Lingerie at Bridgeport VillagePosh Lingerie is a store on a mission to provide lingerie for all women-of all ages and sizes. Nothing is more frustrating than going into a lingerie store or lingerie department and not finding the bra you want in your size. We have a commitment to above-and-beyond customer service. From our complimentary custom bra fitting service to the helpful attitudes of our staff, we want you to feel comfortable and excited about shopping with us.
We select some of the most elegant and well-made products in the lingerie industry where the focus is not on inexpensive materials and profit margins, but comfort and a wonderful attention to detail. This equates to lingerie that lasts years instead of months: truly a better value for you.
One of our favorite testimonials is from one of our customers who "never thought we would have a bra in her size." After a custom fitting and hand selected lingerie from the best designers in the world, that customer walked out a different person; you could see the new-found confidence, and the fact that perfect lingerie helped her embrace her personal beauty.
"We know that beautiful lingerie can impact the lives and the confidence of those who shop with us, a truly magical experience," Carolyn Boyd, owner of Posh Lingerie
 
Shop online at: http://www.poshlingerie.net/ or come visit the store at 7459 SW Bridgeport Road
Tigard, OR 97224
503-596-2674
 
Stay tuned...new pictures to follow after June 9th!

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Ideal Protein! It works phase two follow up!

After a total of two weeks on Ideal Protein I have lost 8lbs!
And now that I have lost 80 percent of my goal I am now moving into phase two:)
If you stick to the diet and you don't cheat, the results are absolutely amazing!

Here is an overview of how this works

A Medically Developed Weight Loss Method With a Beginning, a Middle and An End.

This is the Ideal Protein Method

The Ideal Protein Weight Loss Method is a medically designed protocol containing 2 key components – weight loss and a healthier lifestyle education to assist you in maintaining your results after dieting. Our protocol has evolved for over 20 years, but was originally developed over 2 decades ago by Dr. Tran Tien Chanh who focused his career and research on nutrition with a particular emphasis on the treatment of obesity and obesity related issues.
This protocol is the recommended weight loss method in over 3,000 Professional Establishments worldwide. 

Understanding the Cause of Weight Gain will Help You Conquer it

According to Dr. Tran Tien, "The cause of many weight issues in a modern society is insulin dysfunction. A diet grossly disproportionate in its share of saturated fats and sugars, such as in breads, cereals, muffins, cakes, pastries, pasta, pizza, rice, corn - very much like the North American diet - causes the pancreas to produce an overabundance of insulin, which stays in the system and puts the blood sugar level in a negative balance."
An overproduction of insulin may lead to hypoglycemia or low glycemia, which in turn may induce constant sugar cravings and weight gain. One of Insulin’s primary functions is to regulate blood sugar levels, however, it is also the hormone that facilitates the transport of fat (triglycerides) into the fat cells. Even worse, it "locks" the fat into the fat cell, preventing it to be used as a source of energy. Now, because the blood sugar has dropped (and we can’t access the fat as a fuel source) it creates "sugar cravings' and the vicious cycle begins again. In other words, an over abundance of insulin can cause weight gain.

Core Principles of Ideal Protein

Learn to live off of the body's own fat reserves. The body employs energy from three reserves: glycogen (carbohydrate), protein and fats. First from it’s simple and complex carbohydrate reserves and when depleted, turns simultaneously to its protein and fat reserves for energy. A person not in need of weight loss typically has approximately 1-2% of their body's reserves from carbs, approximately 19% from their muscle mass and 79% of their body reserves from fat.
Simple and complex carbohydrates can prevent weight loss. The body stores approximately three days worth of carbohydrates, therefore, our protocol restricts sugars (simple and complex) until 100% of your weight loss goal is achieved…why? Because, as long as sugar is being consumed, your body may not be burning fat. Remember, the first source of energy is derived from glycogen (carbohydrate) reserves. Therefore, the core principle of the Ideal Protein Protocol is to deplete the glycogen (carbohydrate) reserves completely, in order to compel the body into consuming its fat reserve to burn calories.
How do we encourage the body to burn its fat reserves, but support its muscle mass reserves if both are depleted simultaneously? First, Ideal Protein foods are made with high quality protein. The quality of protein used in Ideal Protein diet products has an impact on effective protein absorption…the lower the quality, the lower the absorption. If protein absorption is low, you may not be able to protect your muscle mass and thus you will burn muscle along with fat. If you lose muscle while dieting, you may impair your ability to burn calories post-diet, as your body uses muscle mass to burn calories.
Secondly, our dieters use our nutrient-rich supplements such as Natura Multi-Vita, Natura Calcium & Magnesium and Natura Potassium, key ingredients in muscle building and electrolytes. These supplements replace those normally found in foods restricted on the Ideal Protein protocol. 

Contact me for your consult today!

Nbellalewis@gmail.com
and you can find more information at http://www.bonviepdx.com/

Friday, April 26, 2013

Adventures with Venus Allure Salon and Spa!

Did you guys know that Mark David with Venus Allure Salon and Spa is amazing when it comes to Hair extensions
This man is amazing!  Hair cut?  Color?  Schedule your appointment today!

Venus Allure...so blessed to have you as my sponsor!

Monday, April 22, 2013

It's official! I will be working with Sharon Kitzhaber (Bon Vie) as an Ideal Protein coach. Let's get the training started

In the meantime:)

Bon Vie is a unique source of health and wellness resources, inspiring information and motivation for a healthy, balanced and abundant life. 
In addition to a focus on nutritional wellness and quick, effective weight loss through the Ideal Protein Method, you will receive great insight from our specialists in mid-life women's health, fitness & activity, style & beauty, home & garden and lots more to make your life the best!

Founder Sharon Kitzhaber’s passion for wellness and to living ones’ life to the fullest began during her practice years as a licensed Physical Therapist and a lifelong dedication to helping others be their best. Her experience as an entrepreneur, community activist and “connector” lends to collaboration with great people dedicated to helping you live life with vitality and balance.


http://www.bonviepdx.com/



Bon Vie Offers An “Ideal” Way To Achieve Your Optimal Weight

Have you ever heard of a diet that promotes fat loss while at the same time enhances muscle tone—and gives you the tools to keep it off forever?
Bon Vie offers the Ideal Protein Weight Loss Method, a 4-phase medically designed protocol focused on insulin regulation resulting in stabilized blood sugar levels, rapid and safe fat burning and sustained muscle mass. Other benefits include reduced and prevention of Type II diabetes, decreased belly fat and cellulite, and for optimum health, vitality and longevity lowered cholesterol and blood pressure.
Dr. ChanhDeveloped in France 25 years ago by Dr Tran Tien Chanh MD, PhD for Olympic athletes who needed to lose body fat without the loss of muscle, the Ideal Protein Method has been successfully utilized by more than 7 million individuals.
Through the 3 active Phases of the program, leading to the 4th Maintenance Phase, a certified Ideal Protein coach will guide you with expertise and encouragement on a weekly basis. This essential benefit serves to educate and encourage with a consistent method that is scientifically proven and deemed by most participants as easy to maintain.

What To Expect

a thin waist On average, women lose weight at the rate of 3 to 5 pounds per week, and men lose 4 to 7 pounds per week.
  • Quick fat loss without sacrificing muscle mass – particularly belly fat
  • Learning how food affects and is utilized by the body and the causes of fat storage
  • Utilization of fat for energy usually by day 4 — (fat, including cellulite, which sequesters chemical toxins)
  • Improved energy and appetite control, reduced cravings – usually on day 4 or 5
  • Improved blood sugar and cholesterol levels; reduced blood pressure

Saturday, April 20, 2013

Consigning Women team up with Mrs. Oregon Globe 2013 in efforts to shed light on the W.I.N. Foundation!

Thank you Consigning Women for all your effort and Support.  Items that were not sold will now be available here for purchase!

1235-B McVey AvenueLake OswegoOR

Here are a few things still available for purchase!  Proceeds to towards W.I.N.  Foundation Internaitonal
Original Buzz Siler Painting and much more!  Make sure to stop by and support this amazing boutique!

Sunday, April 14, 2013

Big thanks to all my Sponsors!

I wanted to take a few minutes to thank all my amazing Sponsors who support me in my journey as Mrs. Oregon Globe!

Thank you Venus Allure Salon and Spa!  I just love my new lashes!



Big thanks to Tim VanBergen!  Who's photography is amazing and landed the Cover of Globe Magazine:)


Did my mention I have an amazing hair and make up artist.  Jamie O'Neill does not just have those fabulous skills, but she has her own make up line!


I am also deeply blessed to have Consigning Women on board...anytime I have needs for my wardrobe they are there!


Oh...and then there is my favorite local designer Tiffany Bean designs!  I love this lady and I'm so honored she will be making my gown for the pageant!
My love for local designers does not stop here.  Moontess Beachwear will be designing my swimwear for the pageant!

Diva Den studio was so kind to donate a percentage of sales to the W.I.N.  Foundation International!
Go check them out!

Thank you everyone for all your love and support!  I feel truly blessed!

And I can't thank Excell fitness enough for helping kick my butt in shape!  

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Press Release


PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Monica Ulrich PHONE: 949.718.1275
Mrs. Oregon Globe is Crowned!
PORTLAND, OREGON Nicola Lewis was crowned Mrs. Oregon Globe. The new Mrs. Oregon Globe will represent Oregon at the Mrs. U.S. of A. Globe 2013 contest, being held August 1 –4th, in Rancho Mirage, California. If selected Mrs. U.S.A. Globe, she will represent the United States of America at the international 2014 Mrs. Globe®.
The Mrs. U.S.A. Globe contest is more than just a pageant. It is a fund-raiser for the Women In Need Foundation, a non-profit outreach thar offers programs of recovery and empowerment for women. As Mrs. Oregon Globe, Hall is the official state spokesperson for the W.I.N. Foundation®.
The new Mrs. Oregon Globe plans on using her title to contine bringing the message of hope and healing of W.I.N. Says the new winner, “From abuse recovery to an anti-bullying campaign, I plan on using my crown to bring recognition to our services that are here to help.”
Mrs. Globe® pageant is the only authentic pageant that offers misses the opportunity to compete at an international pageant every year. The world finals will be taking place in Shenzhen, CHINA. Over 40 Misses representing their respective countries will be at the two hour live telecast. Mrs. Globe® will air to over 35 countries across the world. Any organizations interested in having the new Mrs. OregonGlobe visit their events or groups can call 949.718.1275.
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Pageantlive!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pmDwVbQ33w&feature=share

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Crowning Ceremony!

I feel so honored to be crowned Mrs. Oregon Globe!
And I'm so excited to be a Spokesperson for the WIN foundation!  
My job as a spokesperson is to raise awareness and funds for W.I.N. Foundation International.  Stay tuned for details on upcoming events!

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

One simple way to help raise money for the WIN foundation


Every Globe girl is beautiful and every Globe girl is unique.  Commemorate that uniqueness by wearing a gLocket that represents your life, your beauty and your sparkle.  
gLockets (pronounced glah-kits) owner, Afton Carson, is proud to announce their new partnership with Mrs. Globe.  A gLocket is a glass locket that holds floating charms. The charms are used to represent the special moments in a woman’s life.  The gLocketfloating charms represent the special moments and people in the wearers life…. described as a “locket full of charm”.

Italian Charm bracelets reigned as the queen of personalized jewelry and sentimental gifts for women, for almost a decade. Now there is a new fashion trend beginning with the gLocket.
The gLocket is the perfect empowering jewelry for women and is worn with pride and a reminder of everything that they love about their life! gLockets can be ordered as a single piece or used as a fundraiser for the Mrs. Globe delegates!
To order, please visit: www.gLockets.com and enter promo code: “WIN”.
  

Monday, February 25, 2013

Mrs. Oregon Globe 2013!

It's official!  On March 17 I will be crowned Mrs. Oregon Globe!  I am soooo excited and honored to represent Oregon in this amazing pageant.  Stay tuned for details and upcoming pictures!  See my facebook page at:  www.facebook.com/MrsOregonGlobe2013NicolaLewis?fref=tswww.facebook.com/MrsOregonGlobe2013NicolaLewis?fref=ts