I have taken a bit of a hiatus, but now I am back online to blogging full swing. Starting August 1st, I have a group of folks who are competing in a Biggest Loser Challenge. Rather than rewrite the whole invitation, I am just going to export it from Facebook.
I am looking for 10 people who want to lose weight, and get more healthy at the same time, and who need an incentive to get them started down that path. As a certified weight loss coach, I will commit to a weekly free coaching call for all who join. I will also offer the winner an all expenses paid trip (with me) to Dallas in March if we have 10 competitors join the challenge. What do you have to do to win? The winner will be based on the percentage of combined inches lost with measurements being taken in the chest, waist, and hips. Let's face it - we don't care how much we weigh, we care what size clothes we are wearing. Your commitment to me (and yourself) will be:1)to learn to choose healtier foods based on the glycemic index2)to attend each coaching call so that I can help you overcome obstacles, and retrain your brain for success.*** Updated *** 3)join the Mannatech Osolean Challenge as well so you can have the opportunity to win even more prizes for your efforts. For more info visit www.mannatechosolean.com The deadline for entering the company Challenge is July 31st (your entry must be postmarked by then and you must place your initial order to be able to put your Mannatech ID on the entry form.) Msg me or call me at 478-394-0314 if you have any questions. I am going to attempt to add the rules, prize list, and entry forms here, but if you don't see them, go to www.mannatechosolean.com and click on Challenge.4)use a minimum of 2 canisters of Osolean, and 1 canister of Glycoslim per 4 week period for 16 weeks, and reduce your caloric intake by 500 calories. There are other products that will help move you towards your goals faster, and other products that I might recommend, but they are not required.The cost of the program is roughly around $150 per month. Most people can carve that out of their 'dining out' budget. If not, I am sure I can help you reduce the net cost by eliminating unhealthy foods from your grocery list. You can also choose the fast track program which costs a little more on the front end, but you get more for your money. Either way, the investment you make is backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If, for any reason, you are not completely happy with the products, you will be fully reimbursed. What do you have to lose? Join the Biggest Loser Challenge, invite a friend to join with you, and let's get you started on a happier, healthier, you!
Artificial Sweeteners and Weight Loss
I have written and posted articles in different forums regarding the dangers of sucralose and aspartame. For some reason, none of those have ever landed here. Actually it is probably better that I reference other articles to validate what I teach.
So, here are a few websites to visit:
http://www.splendaexposed.com/
http://www.womentowomen.com/nutritionandweightloss/splenda.aspx
(caveat - I am not recommending their hormonal imbalance program. I feel like ours is better, and has a 6 month satisfaction guarantee...however, the information on artificial sweeteners there is very good.)
http://www.tuberose.com/Sucralose.html
and if you really want to dig deep - this is a list of articles written by Dr. Mercola
http://search.mercola.com/Results.aspx?k=aspartame%20sucralose
Now, if you read all this, and are still convinced that it is safe to use any of the artificial sweeteners... I'll have to come to the conclusion that you enjoy deceiving yourself. Most people who use them regularly are addicted. If you doubt that (and you are a user) try an experiment: stop using all artificial sweeteners for 8 weeks. I'd love to hear back from you on how well you fare!
Maybe you are now wondering what is safe. Stevia, agave, xylitol, trehalose (new kid on the block) - are all good alternatives. Keep in mind though - everything in moderation.
So, here are a few websites to visit:
http://www.splendaexposed.com/
http://www.womentowomen.com/nutritionandweightloss/splenda.aspx
(caveat - I am not recommending their hormonal imbalance program. I feel like ours is better, and has a 6 month satisfaction guarantee...however, the information on artificial sweeteners there is very good.)
http://www.tuberose.com/Sucralose.html
and if you really want to dig deep - this is a list of articles written by Dr. Mercola
http://search.mercola.com/Results.aspx?k=aspartame%20sucralose
Now, if you read all this, and are still convinced that it is safe to use any of the artificial sweeteners... I'll have to come to the conclusion that you enjoy deceiving yourself. Most people who use them regularly are addicted. If you doubt that (and you are a user) try an experiment: stop using all artificial sweeteners for 8 weeks. I'd love to hear back from you on how well you fare!
Maybe you are now wondering what is safe. Stevia, agave, xylitol, trehalose (new kid on the block) - are all good alternatives. Keep in mind though - everything in moderation.
Who Do You Know?
We have a great referral program. If you know anyone who is interested in joining a 100% satisfaction guaranteed fat loss program, please contact me. From now until June I will be giving away some extra goodies for referrals (whether you are on the Osolean plan or not.) The ultimate in referral giveaways is an all expenses paid dream vacation to Costa Rica. The requirements for winning have never been easier!
Lose and Win!
Our biggest loser contest is taking on a whole new shape (pun intended) as we gear up for an incredible giveaway. The company that supplies nutritional supplements for my program has just introduced what they are calling Your Economic Stimulus package... It is that, and so much more!
If you'd like to establish a wellness or fat loss fund that will provide you with $3200 ROI as well as an all expenses dream vacation for two to Costa Rica, I'd love to share with you how.
The truth is, most everybody would sign up to lose weight, or participate in a plan to improve their health, if it didn't cost them anything, and it was easy - right? Well I can now offer you a risk free way to do just that. It does require an initial investment (that is backed by a 6 month 100% satisfaction guarantee) but the *initial* ROI is over 600% and that can grow to provide you with funding for your wellness plan, or even develop into more if you are interested. My favorite part is not the incredible ROI - or the chance to join the wellness revolution, although both are great opportunities. My favorite part is that it is so simple! Wanna know how simple? What if I told you all you had to do is share the opportunity with 2 other people who want to jump on board? I'll then teach you how to teach your two to find two, and they'll repeat the same simple process. The program operates off of teams of six. When you help your two friends build their teams - you then will have earned $3200 and won the vacation of a lifetime. I know, you are thinking the initial investment must cost thousands of dollars. Ah, not so. What if I told you it is only $499, and the value you get in return is worth ~$650. And all this can happen in a no danger zone - 6 month trial. No 'what ifs' need to be entertained. It is a win-win-win situation. You improve your health, you help others improve their health, you improve your finances (and help others do the same), AND you get an all expenses paid luxury vacation for two. If we can't make it work for you, the money back guarantee is your safety net. What's to lose?
If you'd like to establish a wellness or fat loss fund that will provide you with $3200 ROI as well as an all expenses dream vacation for two to Costa Rica, I'd love to share with you how.
The truth is, most everybody would sign up to lose weight, or participate in a plan to improve their health, if it didn't cost them anything, and it was easy - right? Well I can now offer you a risk free way to do just that. It does require an initial investment (that is backed by a 6 month 100% satisfaction guarantee) but the *initial* ROI is over 600% and that can grow to provide you with funding for your wellness plan, or even develop into more if you are interested. My favorite part is not the incredible ROI - or the chance to join the wellness revolution, although both are great opportunities. My favorite part is that it is so simple! Wanna know how simple? What if I told you all you had to do is share the opportunity with 2 other people who want to jump on board? I'll then teach you how to teach your two to find two, and they'll repeat the same simple process. The program operates off of teams of six. When you help your two friends build their teams - you then will have earned $3200 and won the vacation of a lifetime. I know, you are thinking the initial investment must cost thousands of dollars. Ah, not so. What if I told you it is only $499, and the value you get in return is worth ~$650. And all this can happen in a no danger zone - 6 month trial. No 'what ifs' need to be entertained. It is a win-win-win situation. You improve your health, you help others improve their health, you improve your finances (and help others do the same), AND you get an all expenses paid luxury vacation for two. If we can't make it work for you, the money back guarantee is your safety net. What's to lose?
On The Subject of Health
As a wellness consultant, I conduct seminars and presentations educating others about the growing problems we face in our nation. The statistics are staggering, and they aren’t getting any better. Cancer just surpassed heart disease as the number one killer. Diabetes comes in third, and fourth – properly prescribed drugs. No that isn’t a typo. We aren’t talking about accidental, or even intentional overdoses. We are talking about properly prescribed drugs. AND if we combine that with all the other medical accidents, deaths as a result of unecessary treatments, etc, the medical system itself becomes the number one culprit for causing death in America.
Our nation is ranked at the bottom of the totem pole by WHO in healthcare. Last I heard we had slid from 37th a few years ago, down to 41. There are third world countries doing better than we are! So why are we so sick? We live in a toxic environment – the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food (or pseudo food) we eat. There are some simple things we can do to improve our odds of staying well, or regaining our health.Over the past 10 years or so my family has been on a journey – one to establish and maintain health. Early in my marriage and mommyhood days, I was quite ignorant about nutrition and wellness. I had heard the old cliche’ “You are what you eat” but had never given it much thought. My 3 oldest children were victims of my lack of knowledge. When they were little, we lived in the doctor’s office. My son was plagued with allergies, and ear infections were constant companions. I didn’t see the connection between what we ate and the constant trips to the doctor.Fast forward a few years and the dawning began. With each pregancy I had just a few more health problems. By pregnancy number 5 I was bedridden because of my blood pressure. I started studying nutrition. I had a midwife who was ‘into all that‘. Even with diet changes, I still had declining health. By the time I was pregnant with Rebekah (number 10) my liver became my worst enemy and my saviour all at the same time. It decided it had had enough, and basically stopped working.
Then I was really on a mission. By that time I had become very into eating healthy and supplementing, but it wasn’t enough. All the OTC pain killers I had taken for the headaches I had constantly (later I learned they were a result of the artificial sweeteners I was using) took their toll on my liver. Thankfully, with a very strict liver friendly diet I was able to avoid medications. I still had other health issues, and thought I would have to live with chronic pain the rest of my life. I told myself “it runs in the family” so I considered myself destined to follow.
And then a friend introduced me to a technology referred to by some doctors as the greatest health discovery in the past 100 years. She convinced me to get involved with a network marketing company - but only for the products I told her. My life was so full, I didn't have time to exhale. But then came the results - and God's call on my life. I expanded my mission to not just help my family find wellness, but to share it with others. I have logged countless hours studying the body and how it works, different modes of healing, and how they all work synergystically. I have attended conferences, and educated myself so that I could pass that along to others. The only way we can be healthy is to pursue it. Our toxic environment will catch up with us, even if we think we are in the best of health. Cancer is a silent killer. By the time you know you have it, it is a race for your life. Heart disease can hide too. 50% of the time the first 'symptom' is a fatal heart attack.
My goal is to inspire others to educate themselves, and take action… even if they are baby steps. In the coming blogs, I’ll post some baby steps to take – many of them which won’t cost you anything (except maybe convenience.) Let’s take control of our health so we can take control of our destinies!
Our nation is ranked at the bottom of the totem pole by WHO in healthcare. Last I heard we had slid from 37th a few years ago, down to 41. There are third world countries doing better than we are! So why are we so sick? We live in a toxic environment – the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food (or pseudo food) we eat. There are some simple things we can do to improve our odds of staying well, or regaining our health.Over the past 10 years or so my family has been on a journey – one to establish and maintain health. Early in my marriage and mommyhood days, I was quite ignorant about nutrition and wellness. I had heard the old cliche’ “You are what you eat” but had never given it much thought. My 3 oldest children were victims of my lack of knowledge. When they were little, we lived in the doctor’s office. My son was plagued with allergies, and ear infections were constant companions. I didn’t see the connection between what we ate and the constant trips to the doctor.Fast forward a few years and the dawning began. With each pregancy I had just a few more health problems. By pregnancy number 5 I was bedridden because of my blood pressure. I started studying nutrition. I had a midwife who was ‘into all that‘. Even with diet changes, I still had declining health. By the time I was pregnant with Rebekah (number 10) my liver became my worst enemy and my saviour all at the same time. It decided it had had enough, and basically stopped working.
Then I was really on a mission. By that time I had become very into eating healthy and supplementing, but it wasn’t enough. All the OTC pain killers I had taken for the headaches I had constantly (later I learned they were a result of the artificial sweeteners I was using) took their toll on my liver. Thankfully, with a very strict liver friendly diet I was able to avoid medications. I still had other health issues, and thought I would have to live with chronic pain the rest of my life. I told myself “it runs in the family” so I considered myself destined to follow.
And then a friend introduced me to a technology referred to by some doctors as the greatest health discovery in the past 100 years. She convinced me to get involved with a network marketing company - but only for the products I told her. My life was so full, I didn't have time to exhale. But then came the results - and God's call on my life. I expanded my mission to not just help my family find wellness, but to share it with others. I have logged countless hours studying the body and how it works, different modes of healing, and how they all work synergystically. I have attended conferences, and educated myself so that I could pass that along to others. The only way we can be healthy is to pursue it. Our toxic environment will catch up with us, even if we think we are in the best of health. Cancer is a silent killer. By the time you know you have it, it is a race for your life. Heart disease can hide too. 50% of the time the first 'symptom' is a fatal heart attack.
My goal is to inspire others to educate themselves, and take action… even if they are baby steps. In the coming blogs, I’ll post some baby steps to take – many of them which won’t cost you anything (except maybe convenience.) Let’s take control of our health so we can take control of our destinies!
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