Ask Sam: 90 Days to an Improved You Week #3

Samantha von Sperling

February 22, 2017

Weight 140

Bust 38

Waist 30

Hips 36

So, Week #3; in terms of losing weight it was a total failure. However, I’m feeling firmer and had the stamina to stand up to the craziness of fashion week and my production schedule. The days were extremely demanding and swung my daily routine out of wack but I was able to get in two light workouts but nothing major. Also some of my food choices, although vegan and gluten free were still less than ideal. Thanks to Xerveo, and the Beauty Detox lifestyle I had the energy and the strength to take it all on with aplomb. I did some really great work!

Despite not losing any weight, the past week has been amazing! Professionally, so much moved forward! Projects advanced tremendously and I had the joy of doing a very special project with my man. The year long renovation of my partners apartment is finally at the 90% complete marker. This has me doing the happy dance. I have been living somewhat like a gypsy for about two years, and its nice to finally be completely unpacked! Further steps were taken towards my professional update. Problems were solved and and important tasks were checked off my list. Thank you Angelica!

Spiritually, I let go of a few of a few demons. Decided that I can no longer grant access to people who are toxic or are chupacabras of my time and energy. I’ve had enough emotional and psychological torture in my life. Now I just want to live every day with all the joy I can squeeze out of it. I cleaned house literally and figuratively. Some people were deleted from my contacts and others were deleted from my life. I changed my perspective about how I should feel. I want to feel great all the time. So people who don’t make me feel great, don’t get my emotional juice, or my presence, I said good-bye to. Something wonderful also happened. Perhaps it was because something inside of me shifted and I experienced a sense of calm, I have never known. I don’t know how long it will last, but I feel great.

Socially, I spoke to and saw some friends during the course of the week. I value my friends. They are gifts from the universe, that enrich our lives with more pleasure and human connection.

After 4 days with virtually no sleep, I rewarded my self with a day of doing absolutely nothing! Stayed, in bed to sleep deeply, recharge and repair. I switched off all my devices, stopped and got off for 24hrs! It’s one of my best beauty secrets!

Today, although somewhat dismayed by my lack of weight loss, the important thing is to get right back up and back on track! Which is fine, because after the great luxury of a days rest, I’ve got the energy and motivation too get back on my plan. I’m feeling optimistic. I have planned the focus for the next 70 days will be my health and fitness, along with completing the remaining tasks in less frantic manner. Building the time into my calendar to devote to getting back into shape, training for running the AHA Wall Street 5k and of course lose weight! This was just a small set back and I can make enormous strides in the raining days of my Xerveo Coffee Challenge.

February 22, 2017

Samantha von Sperling

Samantha von Sperling is a lifestyle guru who has spent her entire career going above and beyond to help her clients achieve their goals. “When asked what I do, I will tell you that I “Spit shine” people and things for a living. My arsenal of expertise helps smooth out the rough spots, whether it’s your look, the space you inhabit, or how you interact with the world around you. Our goal is to help you feel more comfortable in your skin and confident in your ability to handle any social situation with panache! Keen insight and fresh perspective is the first step to attaining your goal. Everything in life at some level is a matter of packaging and a game of seduction, a new job, a step up a ladder, the winning over of clients and friends or the conquest of your desire. Tell me what you want, what you need, even if it seems trivial, personal or impossible. If I can’t help you, I’ll tell you. If I can, it shall be done.” Samantha was raised in a sophisticated family where entertaining international guests was de rigueur; refined manners, elegant dress, proper posture, the art of conversation, and ballroom dancing are second nature to her. Her education is a continuation of a lifelong passion for the arts and a foundation for her business. Armed with a degree from New York University in Educational Theatre with a concentration in Speech Communications – also a classically trained ballroom dancer and actress – von Sperling set out the offer the world a new approach to the old concept of finishing. She uses her diverse talents through innovative group seminars or with one-on-one consultations. By utilizing all her skills and training, von Sperling has fulfilled requests from royal families, diplomats, politicians, celebrities, CEOs, companies big and small, regular joes, and soccer moms. Ms. von Sperling has appeared in print publications such as The New York Times, TIME Magazine, O The Oprah Magazine, Bloomberg Businessweek, and The Wall Street Journal, to name a few. She appears as a guest expert on numerous television programs, and currently contributes as ImageGal for DivaGalsDaily.com and writes her own column, “Ask Sam” for Time Square Chronicles which she counts amongst her great joys in life. Samantha von Sperling from POLISHED Social Image Consultants has been on the forefront of the image consulting industry for a decade, helping to bring out the best in you – from the boardroom to the ballroom.