VITALITY IN VIAMI (MIAMI) - DAY 2

Up early the next morning so that we could get good seats at the arena as well as be seated with the rest of the D.D.T. family (our team is the GREATEST). It was an exciting morning, thinking about what was ahead of us, I mean this was my first (of many to come) big events with ViSalus so I was unsure of what to expect today. I know I needed to be as comfortable as possible, especially since today was an 8 hour day so this was the outfit of choice (simple pair of Lei denim shorts from Wal-Mart, white bra top under a crochet top both from Body Central. OH can't forget my signature Cowgirl hat (that's what I do these days)

The Holiday Inn Express provided complimentary breakfast every morning and since I left my shake mix home on the bed (don't ask how) it was important that I ate something as breakfast is the MOST essential meal of your day. This is how you start your day off the right way, immediately followed by a shot of, yea you guessed it ...

GO!! I can't seem to live without it these days.

Upon arrival to the American Airlines Arena

you could already feel the electricity in the air! So many ViSalians ALL over the place! All of us there with one purpose, one cause in mind ... FIGHTING OBESITY while becoming HEALTHY AND WEALTHY! I am a big picture taker (my Instagram says it all) so I kept getting left behind and almost lost in the crowds. Thank goodness I could spot Hakim!!

The above picture is a wrap up of the day; the crowds, art, VITALITY posters/marketing and blimp, 20,000 people screaming in excitement, the Speakers (Ambassadors and celebrity appearances from Hulk Hogan, Master P, Lil Romeo, etc), recognition of the new VI model and champions, presentation of the new Vi gear, introduction of the newest product Vi-Defy (equivalent to 6 bottles of Mona Vie), GST roll play, roll out of THE CHALLENGE 3.0, and seeing one of my many BEFORE AND AFTER pictures on the jumbo-tron (yes, mine ... out of all the people on the challenge MINE was chosen). Which one? THIS one ~~~>

The funny part is I was looking down at my phone when the entire team (it started with Will Hayes AKA Pop) starting yelling. I look up and BOOM there I was! That was an awesome 5-6 seconds that felt like 5-6 minutes!

We learned a lot during Saturday's session, the founders have really up'd the game with the program! The Challenge 3.0 was going to be IT! They've added so much more to the promoter kits and gave a "face lift" to the kits customers receive. Knowledge is power and we were DEFINITELY feeling powerful ... now it was time to eat AND shop but NOT before we had our personal photo shoots in and around the arena!!

... as well as on the red carpet outside

I had YET to find my outfit for the ALL WHITE PARTY being held that night so off to the strip mall we went! Marshall's ended up being the place ... cute affordable outfit picked out with the help of Dominique (thanks girl), can't beat that so NOW we could eat. I felt my energy dropping, my GO was going and I had my PRO on deck to keep that energy prolonged. We'd seen a film about the recent Colorado fires and the firemen who were provided complimentary product from ViSalus (what a blessing) and one firefighter took his PRO straight to the head! I felt I could do that too!!

...and I did!! There's a video of this said act and once I can figure out how to embed it in this blog I WILL! It was good stuff too! *smile*

NEXT where to eat was the question for me. While Keem, Nique and Kev had Subway I went across the street to GiGi's and had grilled Tilapia, squash and that green stuff (not sure of what it was but it was GOOD)!

For $16 it BETTER had been!! The excitement is starting to kick in (on top of the PRO) as it was now time to get back to the room and get ready for tonight's party! I was beyond ready to party in MIAMI and couldn't wait!

I won't lie and say I was really comfortable at first with my outfit but after a few encouraging words from Hakim I was better (thanks Keem). THIS was the final product

With my Vi Diva/Sister Dominique ...

Keem and Kev dressed in all white and ready to have some fun!

Now we arrive to the arena and without going into too much detail ViSalus was going to have to re-evaluate how to coordinate a large crowd of ready to dance ViSalians in a 20,000 SEAT arena! The best thing was we were among family ...

Needless to say we weren't at the arena long for the white party and ended up going to South Beach riding the strip, stopped at Sushi Rock (only I ate) and headed back to the room. It ended up being a short night and I was crashing anyways so off to la la land I went in anticipation of what more the founders could give us on this last day of VITALITY.

Day 3 coming soon ...

Affordable Shopping in the Vi Life Part 5

Hey there Vi lifers and non Vi lifers alike! It's been a minute since I've written an Affordable Shopping blog but THIS little number right here DESERVES her own blog!! I am quite the fan of long, slinky, form fitting maxi dresses and when I laid eyes on this dress I knew I had to have her!!

I was in Regency Mall minding my own business when I walked pass Decibel and felt the "SALES" calling my name. Upon entry in the store I saw a pair of sandals that was yelling my name but even LOUDER was this maxi dress that was towards the back of the store.

I waltzed on to the back to find this beautifully patterned colorful dress looking back at me. As our "eyes" met I grabbed her and ran to the fitting booth! OH ME OH MY ... she did my body right! I had to take her home so to the counter we went.

I thought the yelling would stop but to the front of the store was the sandal I'd stopped to look at upon entry. I asked for a size 9 and was told the largest size they had was an 8.5. *shrugs* Why not try them, everything else is smaller and VOILA ... I could fit those size 8.5 shoes! *in Ice Cube voice* TODAY WAS A GOOD DAY!!

Lord I have a COKE bottle shape AND a booty ... do you see this?

Ready for the cost: Maxi DECIBEL dress: $9.99

Sandal: $12.99

TOTAL: $24.59 after tax AND it was ALL paid for with my ViSalus card ... how grand is that??? Want to know more about ViSalus? They are ALWAYS hiring and the great thing is you set your own hours and make your own schedule!

For more info ~~~> ChanelVTillman.myvi.net

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