HEALTH AND WEALTH BUILDERS

A simple approach to HEALTH AND WELLNESS

2012-01-27T10:45:00.001-08:00

In my humble opinion, much of the sickness and disease that is being experienced today is not necessary. With so much suffering, disruption of lives, and in many cases, death, we should take a greater stock of our lifestyle and more importantly our nutrition . Every machine that is manufactured should be used within certain guidelines. Ever dropped a cell phone in water? How about putting water in your vehicle gas tank? Understanding the body as a complex machine that should be well maintained, is a big step toward maintaining our individual HEALTH AND WELLNESS.

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THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE..weapons of warfare

2012-01-27T09:57:00.001-08:00

Losing weight is not a walk in the park . It takes much effort. It is a battle that must be fought on a daily basis, and evaluated at reasonable intervals. Checking the scale every day is not a good idea.
When we are in a battle we must be prepared with the right tools.

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SHIRATAKI..the miracle noodle substitute

2012-01-20T16:17:00.001-08:00

If you have been following my blog, you have probably heard all the dangers of foods high in bad carbs, and some better choics for carbohydrates. You are probably also aware that foods in their natural form usually contains much needed fiber, as well as the irreplaceable benefits of DIETARY FIBER.

A reader confessed that they love noodles. Well so do I. As we know noodles come in all shapes and sizes and are named according to the shape of the noodle, But in the final analysis they are mostly made of refined white flour. Some brands may include eggs and call them egg noodles. Some multicolored varieties may include spinach, carrots beets etc., but in order for them to be shaped and maintain the shape, some form of flour is used in some quantity, and are generally deficient in FIBER content. The gluten in wheat flour enables it be be pulled and twisted into shape.

The last time I was on a diet, I was introduced to a miracle noodle substitute.
This noodle of Asian origin is made from all soluble fiber. The fiber is obtained from the root of a yam grown in Asian countries, and all that is added is water and they are shaped into various noodles. This noodle is commonly called “Shirataki noodle”. Touted as zero calories, zero carbohydrates, all fiber. Can there be a better Health food?

Made from the root of the Conjac yam, this product is also known as Glucomannan. It is described as all fiber noodle. Because of this, the noodle has no flavor and absorbs the flavor of whatever you cook them with. (try stir fries).You get to combine it with other tasty vegetables which not only adds flavor but a little carbs which are needed after having a meal. Perhaps they are packaged in single serving packets because once cooked, they should be consumed.Freezing is not recommended. (tried that one)

If these are too bland for you, you can try the brown version which is the glucomannan fiber combined with seaweed, for an added health benefit. For a softer texture try the tofu shirataki.

I have heard that they sometimes come in dry form, but the only ones I have encountered are the wet ones. They are packaged in a liquid. I was warned beforehand and proved this to be true, that the liquid they are packed in, may have an unpleasant odor. I understand this is necessary for the noodles to maintain their shape until they are used. (Remember: no flour, no gluten). After my first experience of the fishy odor, I usually open the package over a colander under running hot water so as not to encounter the odor, and proceed to simmer them in water with a little lemon juice added. That takes care of the only negative of this product. If properly prepared, you will not miss your traditional noodles.

Using shirataki noodles gives you the satisfaction of a noodle meal with no carbohydrates or calories to worry about. Additionally you get all the benefits of what fiber in the diet can do for you, and in particular GLUCOMANNAN fiber, which is a soluble fiber. Click this link to watch the evidence from a learned doctor. youtu.be/bcTNa3PBHWE

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Two easy things to remember about FIBER is that fiber slows the rate at which food enters the blood stream, thus regularizing blood sugar spikes, and it also increases the rate at which the waste leaves the body taking more of the unwanted toxins, more calories and more cholesterol with it.

Shirataki noodles can be found at most Asian markets, and cost anywhere from one dollar up to two dollars.
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Wishing you success in building your HEALTH AND YOUR WEALTH.

SALAD CHOICES

2012-01-13T13:56:00.000-08:00

Adjusting to a healthy lifestyle, and especially to a more healthy style of nutrition, is mainly about consuming less of unhealthy foods and more of the healthy ones. Sometimes don’t have the time to dedicate towards including a variety of FRUITS AND VEGETABLES in our meal plan. Having a salad is usually an easy choice whether we eat out, in fast food restaurants, soup and salad joints, or simply purchase it prepared or semi prepared from the supermarket.

How is your salad going for you? Are you getting the needed fiber in it? Is it providing the bulk so that you eat less carbs? And more importantly, is it providing an appropriate amount of valuable nutrients?

The bulk of most salads is iceberg lettuce. Commercially this is a better option because it is more sturdy, and stays fresher longer than green lettuces. Lettuce is certainly a good choice for bulk because it makes you feel fuller quicker. It is also a good choice for water content, providing much needed water to the cells. Iceberg lettuce also a good source of much needed fiber. But is it adequate in meeting our daily supply of FRUITS AND VEGETABLES?

When you look at iceberg lettuce, what do you see? Mostly white with not much color. This is an indication that the much preferred lettuce choice does not have much in the way of nutrient content. The presence of nutrients in a food is USUALLY indicated by the presence of color.
Try to include salad options of a variety of color. Tomatoes, spinach, watercress, carrots and other similar options add value to the salad. Chickpeas and beans--no matter the color-- are excellent options for salad additions, as they are also a good source of plant protein.

Not so good choices for salad options are:

CROUTONS: these bread bits are another form of dressed up white flour.
SALAD DRESSINGS: should be chosen carefully, as many are fat, and sugar filled, and add plenty of calories to the fare.
CHEESES: Add additional calories, cholesterol.
BACON BITS: for obvious reasons.
A salad is a good choice for a meal, but you should make it worth your while, without bumping up the calories and unhealthy elements.

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CHEERS TO YOUR HEALTH AND WELLNESS.

Minerva Rewards

2012-01-12T16:06:00.000-08:00

Minerva Rewards: It's about time somebody came up with something like this! Brilliant idea. Totally awesome.

JUST A THOUGHT (Your health and wellness)

2012-01-12T11:13:00.000-08:00

As I continue my journey of building my Network Marketing business, I meet several interesting people along the way. I have build some really meaningful relationships along the way, and what I have discovered is that people are real, with real stories to tell. I received the following communication in one of my several inboxes yesterday; that really touched my heart.

“It makes me happy to see that you are a health and wellness crusader as well. I am to, as you might be able to tell from my various posts and site info. Who wouldn't If they had been care-taking for an older brother for the past 18 months, in and out of doctor's offices, MRI technicians offices, pharmacies while he sits in a wheel chair unable to stand or walk, due to knees and spine problems, (a young man , a career ……) or a cousin (only 54 years young), loosing both legs to diabetes within a single month ?”

And I could think of nothing else all day. I sought the person’s permission to include this communication in my blog; bur really, I didn’t have to.

You are probably saying that; that would have been rude of me. My answer to that is; If you are honest with yourself, you would agree that the sentiments expressed here, could have been from anyone of hundreds of thousands in this world. There is not much unique about the situation expressed here. If you think about the amount of artificial insulin that is sold on a daily basis. They have now made it fashionable to carry a pen or a meter. The idea is that you don't have to feel abnormal because it is widespread. And they are right, it is way too normal. Because things are so out of control, we are forced to be more pre-occupied with fighting abnormalities, and doctors and medications, rather than maintaining HEALTH AND WELLNESS .

Some of the thoughts that ran through my mind were; for every insulin prescription that is written, there is a person that is suffering from a debilitating disease. For every name on a kidney donor list, there is a family in crisis. Anxious moments of waiting for the phone to ring for the news that would return some semblance of normalcy to their lives. For every wheel chair that is sold, there is a life that has been changed drastically and in most cases never to return to normal. For every walker, and cane, there is a debilitated body to go along with it. Yes,for every medical emergency there is a story to tell.

For every blood pressure monitor that leaves the store and enters a home, there is someone in that home who is concerned about their circulation. For every toe and foot amputation due to complications from diabetes, there is someone who is devastated and perhaps thinking that they could have done something differently.

Life is a journey; chances are that if you walk the rocky road, there will be more obstacles in your way. There is absolutely nothing that is guaranteed, and some things will always be outside of our control. But the reality is that a lot of the sickness, suffering, disruption of lives, and pre-mature deaths can be altered, if we become our own health advocates and do our bodies right. Feed your body good nutritious food. Do not overload it with sugar, bad carbs and bad fat. It will take a bit more effort to do the right things, but what can be more important and more worthy of your time and effort? Who better to be consumed with your own HEALTH AND WELLNESS?

The chemicals that stop the insects from eating the plants (herbicides and pesticides) are not your friends. The chemicals that stop food from decaying before you buy it; (preservatives) are not your friends. Make a small change one day at a time. Some of these we have not much control over, but we are able to counter the influx with other essential nutrients.

It is sad. So sad. And my heart goes out to this brother, as I am sure yours will also. Make a difference in your little corner of the world. Share what you know. Influence a child. Who knows? It may save someone a bit of pain and suffering one day.

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GOOD CARBS

2012-01-10T07:07:00.000-08:00

Carbohydrates are actually an essential and vital nutrient for the proper functioning of the body, and should be part of a HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. They are the fuel that gives us energy. Energy is not just needed for exercise. Practically all bodily activities require energy. It is therefore not a good idea to not have enough carbohydrates in the daily diet. Since we have already examined the harmful effects of bad carbs, I want to highlight some of the carbohydrate foods that are considered good carbs.

It may be noted that most fruits and vegetables contain carbohydrates in varying amounts. Because fruit and vegetables in their natural state also contain vitamins, minerals, FIBER and other phytonutrients, they are considered good sources of carbohydrates and PROPER NUTRITION. Consider trying fruits hat are new to you. Tropical fruits are interesting. It is kind of exciting to introduce my friends to tropical fruits which are readily available in Asian markets. I have one friend who had never heard of a guava two years ago. Now guava juice is the only juice she drinks, and will scout the town to find mangoes for mango salsa.

Try avocado as a more healthy alternative to mayo. Were you aware that a cashew is really a fruit and the nuts are merely the external seed of the fruit? and that pomegranates are one of the most anti-oxidant dense fruits on the planet. I have tried some new fruits myself recently and there are none that I have not liked.

Did you know that all whole grains (including rice) are the seeds of grasses?
Brown rice is a more natural source of carbohydrates than white rice because it has not had the husk (fiber) removed. Although the calorie content is not much less than white rice by volume, brown rice is better because of the fiber content. Some substitutes for rice that are healthier, include, Quinoa which is cooked just like rice but is a smaller grain, and has a nutty flavor. Next time you feel like some polenta, try some amaranth. These are two of many delicious options that require only a bit of boldness in the kitchen.

Various forms of potatoes and yams are also good carbs. Other root vegetables such as yucca, (cassava) radishes, beets, eddoes, squashes and pumpkins (yes they are edible) are all sources of good carbs, and constitutes HEALTHY NUTRITION.

Green bananas can be cooked in the skin and is a nutritious and tasty source of carbs. So is its cousin the plantain, which can also be cooked in the skin, or sliced and pan fried.

Peas and beans such as lentils, red beans, pigeon peas, white beans, navy beans, chick peas (garbanzo beans) are not only good for carbohydrates, but are good sources of protein as well as numerous other nutrients.

Explore the world of alternate sources of carbs. All of these items and numerous others are readily available in various farmers markets and international farmer’s markets. A year ago, I had no idea what was quinoa, or amaranth were. Today they are two of my favorites, and so much tastier and nutritious than rice or corn. You don’t have to stick to rice and pasta (refined white flour) to get your carbohydrate content in your diet. Nature has provided an abundance of sources for us to obtain HEALTHY NUTRITION. If you insist on having refined, bleached, white flour (in all its many faces) as your carbohydrate staple, there is always SKINNY FIBER to the rescue. shimari.EatLessFeelFull.com

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BAD CARBS

2012-01-08T17:39:00.000-08:00

We have already established that processed white flour is the king of bad carbs, and not part of HEALTHY NUTRITION. Mainly because it is the residue of whole grain wheat, with all of the fiber removed. I believe most of the nutrients are also removed, because some commercially sold brands are labeled as enriched. Since whole grain wheat is not white, white flour is bleached. Chances are with chlorine. Again some brands offer an unbleached version.

Many of you probably can’t relate to this, but I remember as a child, when Easter was approaching, it was kite season. We made our own kites with various sticks and any kind of paper. It was an art form. Involving competitions, of beauty and flying endurance. There was hardly commercial glue available, and if it was, it could not hold a candle to home made. We made glue with flour and water. Once that sucker dried, it was stronger and harder than any manufactured glue. Think for a second. Do you think that gunk behaves any differently when it is cooked, or when other ingredients are added to it to make food? No matter how appealing it is prepared, and how tasty it is made, it is still all gunk we are putting in our bodies. What do you think is the cause of most constipation? In most cases a lack of fiber in the diet, and too much refined white flour in its many forms.

It has gotten so bad that fiber is now sold in many different varieties in the pharmacy, for way more than it would cost to get it naturally from fruits and vegetables.

Bleached white flour is used to produce more food items than you can imagine. While there are many shapes, and slight variations in the make- up of these pasta forms, they are mostly made of this all carbohydrate, high glycemic index, staple.

The Daily Mail of the UK recently concluded a survey of the world’s most popular foods. 1. Pasta 2. Meat 3. Rice 4. Pizza 5. Chicken 6. Fish and seafood 7. Vegetables 8. Chinese food 9. Italian food 10. Mexican food. Read about it here: www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2004279/

Pasta, rice, pizza, Chinese food, Italian food, and Mexican food usually include lots of bread based items. Then we have the cakes and pies, the fried foods that are battered with—you guessed it—flour. Is it a small wonder that our consumption of bad carbs is out of control, and leading to related health conditions? Modern day eating habits are leading to children with type two diabetes, kidney failures, and amputations, obesity and other related conditions that were once rare. We must strive toward reducing these from our daily intake and adopt a more HEALTHY LIFESTYLE.

There is a theory out there that many other illnesses are caused by the body’s inability to tolerate the gluten in flour. Many persons are discovering that they have an intolerance to gluten (the substance in wheat that makes it sticky) while investigating the mysterious cause of various health conditions. Rumor has it that 98% of people who suffer from gluten intolerance don’t know it, and will discover it after it has created health challenges that are too severe to ignore. Since rumors are not always true, I invite you to do your own research on this topic.

The other thing that has to be considered is that many of the items made with white flour are also made with sugar, which further increases the negative effects of bad carb absorption. Added to that we sometimes consume these foods with a sugar infused beverage. WOW!! Can you hear somebody’s kidneys screaming “Help me!!” Yes, we can help. By paying more attention to eliminating some of the gunk from our diet, and replacing it with healthier, fiber- filled forms of carbohydrates.

Tomorrow, I shall write about some interesting forms of good forms of carbohydrates, since we do need carbohydrates as part of a HEALTHY DIET. Go here to learn how you can counteract cravings for these bad carbs. SKINNY FIBER is formulated with three kinds of fiber that help to reduce cravings and also help you to eat less. www.healhandwealthbuilders.net

TO YOUR HEALTH AND WELLNESS

KNOW YOUR CARBS

2012-01-07T17:44:00.000-08:00

The average adult can assess the quality of a vehicle by looking at it. Or even by the mention of its name. Most people can distinguish a high end car from a low end one. They choose their vehicles carefully; considering the durability and resale value. All of this is good. A lot of thought goes into acquiring our material possessions. We also know which oil is better for the car. Which lubricant protects the engine better, and which gasoline gives better performance. An expensive vehicle is an indication of the lifestyle we live? My mission is to encourage us to focus more on having a HEALTHY LIFESTYLE.

Would the average person be able to distinguish a good carb from a bad carb? Name a high glycemic index carbohydrate, from a low glycemic index carbohydrate? Can we evaluate the effect of high sugar foods from those that are reasonably safe to our body’s systems? Is it a worthy endeavor to give the same attention to our HEALTH AND NUTRITION?

Carbohydrates are necessary in the diet. They are the energy foods that fuel our activities. Muscles need fuel to walk write, even to breathe. The challenges with carbohydrates come in the way they are consumed and digested.

In their natural form, most carbohydrates are contained in foods with other stables, like fiber. Carbohydrate Foods like whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and beans are considered good carbs. The fiber in these foods causes the carbohydrates to be absorbed more slowly into the blood stream, minimizing the chance of a rapid spike in blood sugar content. This is known as the glycemic index. (The rate at which the sugar is absorbed into the blood). A low glycemic index also ensures a slower release of energy which means that the energy gained from a meal is prolonged. Good dietary practices contribute a more HEALTHY LIFESTYLE.

Carbohydrate foods that have been stripped of their fiber, like breads, pastas and other foods made with refined flour, as well as white rice are considered bad carbs. This is because many of the other nutrients have also been stripped in the refining process.
When these, white flour and added sugar foods are eaten, the kidneys are unable to process the sugars at this abnormal rate, and the excess is quickly pushed into the bloodstream. There is an influx of energy which is quickly used up and followed by an energy crash. This is not good for our NUTRITION AND HEALTH.

To consume enough fiber with your carbs eat plant foods in their natural state. Sweet potatoes, beans, vegetables fruits, legumes and brown rice, are good choices. In addition to preventing blood sugar spikes, these foods also ensure an adequate amount of vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals. (Plant nutrients)
It should be noted that most fruit juices are not equivalent to fruit in its natural state. The fiber is missing. Additionally, chances are the juice is concentrated, making the sugar content and glycemic index abnormally high. If you have ever squeezed an orange, you will see that the juice bears no resemblance to the stuff you pour from a cartoon or bottle.

So the quality of the carbohydrate food, basically, can be determined by its fiber content. Even though most fiber is not absorbed, they perform irreplaceable functions. Fiber slows down food absorption which is optimal. It also acts like a broom, helping to carry the unwanted fat (saturated fat) ---the type that clogs the kitchen sink----.out of the body, thus lowering cholesterol.

A more detailed article on the importance of fiber in the diet can be found here. http://fortyplushealthandwealthbuilders.com/?p=139
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TO OUR SUCCESS IN BUILDING OUR HEALTH IN 2012.

PORTION CONTROL FOR WEIGHT LOSS

2012-01-06T11:21:00.000-08:00

As many of us endeavor to lose weight at the beginning of this year, we use different methods. Some of us join the gym. Some purchase exercise equipment to use at home. We sign up for various weight loss programs, go to meetings and whatever method we believe will work for us.

The ultimate goal is to have our bodies use more calories than we feed it on a daily basis so that it is forced to go into the fat stores for the extra energy it needs to keep going.
I chose to go the route of SKINNY FIBER on this occasion. SKINNY FIBER is a method of weight loss that is based on replacing some of the food you consume with fiber. Not just any fiber. The capsules, which you take with plenty of water 30 to 45 minutes before a large meal, are made up of three remarkable forms of fiber from around the world.

Glucomannan is native to Asia. Sometimes referred to as a super fiber, it expands up to 50 times in your stomach, allowing you to eat less, feel full, and curve cravings.
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Caralluma extracts block the formation of new fat, and causes fat reserves to be burned, so that you maintain your energy even with less food.
Cha de bugre is the Brazilian secret to losing weight. It stimulates fat burning by gently energizing your metabolism, and lowering cravings for food.

These three forms of fiber are well documented and can be easily researched. They are sold separately by many Health providers. SKINNY BODY CARE combines them all to produce an amazing product.
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I waited to start at the beginning of the year, and in the past few days, I have noticed one glaring fact. One I am sure that with a little more conditioning of my mind will adjust to.
I am a foodie. I love food. Love to cook, bake and I get thrills from preparing meals. So not being able to eat at will is not exactly fun. I take my SKINNY FIBER pills and I am not hungry. I know I have to eat less, I start out with less food, but I feel like I have to leave some back because, to force it would be counter- productive. Whatever method of weight loss you choose will most likely involve making some kind of significant adjustments in your eating habits. With SKINN FIBER, it is reducing the amount of your intake significantly.

I am one of those people who don’t like to waste food. I feel like since God has blessed us with good food we ought to consume it. I always think about all the people in the world who don’t have what we are blessed with, and how what I throw away could have saved some child’s life for a day or two.
So now I have to adjust my mind set to see food not as a source of joy and fulfillment but as just to provide enough sustenance for the day.

I will not venture to get on the scale until the first week has passed. But it does not matter what the scale says, as much as it matters that I control my desire to eat more than I need to. In short I need to start looking at food in a different light.
Anyone who decides to use SKINNY FIBER as their means of losing weight and improving their health should bear in mind that the ultimate goal is to eat less than you normally would.

This is more of an emotional issue and one that I am sure others will be faced with, and needs to know that they are not alone and it should not be used as a reason to give up on their goals.
I hope this insight helps someone on their journey to better health in 2012.

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A HEALTHY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR

2011-12-31T14:00:00.000-08:00

As we toast in the New Year, I am venturing to encourage you make a toast to a HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE in 2012.
What a wonderful time of the year for “New Beginnings”. The year 2011 is as gone as 2000 or 1955 or any of the years that went before it. What is done is done. What is gone is gone. What went right we can cherish. What went wrong we can try to better in the coming year.
All the things that we intended to fix, the ideas that never left the thinking pad, the ones that got started and had a hard time taking off. This is the right time to whip up a new attitude about whatever you believe that you should change for the best. I can’t think of anything better to adopt at the beginning of a NEW YEAR, than a more active approach to FOOD and NUTRITION.
Like the name of my business implies, I am here to encourage you to build your HEALTH first and foremost, and then to build your WEALTH so that you can enjoy life with a renewed vigor.
There are many ways that we can improve the health and performance of our bodies.
Getting enough rest. This is the time that the body goes to work in healing, repairing, and regulating. Without sufficient rest, it compromises everything else that you are trying to do.
Drink enough water. It helps with the absorption of nutrients, as well as to flush unwanted toxins and left- overs from metabolism. (Read a fuller article here) fortyplushealthandwealthbuilders.com/?p=137
Of utter- most importance to maintaining a healthy body is supplying our cells with NUTRITIONAL FOOD.
Before you begin to think to yourself, that I have some nerve telling you to eat well, I want to remind you that the quality of the food is not determined by the amount on the bill at the restaurant. It is not determined by the tastiness or satisfaction of it, or whether you eat it with a gold plated cutlery or plastic ones.
Nutritional food is the kind that contains the nutrients that the body needs to keep it functioning well, allows it to repair and rebuild, and fight off invasive elements.

We could reduce the incidences of many diseases and ailments by simply feeding the body right. One of the endearing benefits of cultivating a new habit of this kind, could be to show a child or two the right ways to nourish their bodies, so that they grow up with better eating habits. Children should not be dealing with the kind of health conditions that many are battling with. They should be taught and guided in a better direction.It is not possible to get into all the details at this time, but I just wanted to encourage you to include in your mid- night toast, a pledge to yourself, to adopt a healthier attitude toward FOOD AND NUTRITION for the new YEAR. It could make all the difference to the success of the year.

Cheers to your success in building your HEALTH and your WEALTH for 2012.
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GET IN THE GAME and turn it around.

2011-12-28T16:32:00.000-08:00

I pondered on this topic for three or four days. I wanted to be able to get the correct message across without offending anyone. But the reality is this; there are many people out there, who know within themselves that their health is not optimum. Whether you suffer from diabetes, High Blood Pressure, high cholesterol, migraines, or any number of ailments, chances are: that whatever is ailing you is caused by poor eating habits. And chances are that it can be turned around or improved by adjusting your eating habits. Some of us actually think that it is normal and we can’t do anything about it. That is a lie from the pit of hell. And the devil wants to see us destroy our health. That way we are doing his job for him.
Some of us have decided that this is the year we will try to take better care of our bodies. Some of us will start off with a boom. How far we go as the year slides on depends solely on the individual. Continuing on the same path doing the same things we are used to doing will make the situation worse.
The only thing that goes away by ignoring it is time.
Your body is not a dollar bill, which with continued abuse will become deteriorated. When it becomes too worn, it is taken to the mint and shredded and replaced with a brand new one. Your body is not replaceable. It is the only one you have. The sooner you start to take better care, the sooner it will begin to repair itself.
I know there are persons out there who are sitting and thinking to themselves that it is too late.
“I’m already on medication.” “I’m already doing insulin.”
Maybe you are saying, that the doctor says I have to take the medication for the rest of my life, so that means the hypertension can’t be cured.
Someone might be saying. “I am too fat, too much over weight. It does not matter anymore.”
I have actually heard a person say something to the effect of, I am going to eat what I want and live till I die. That is actually giving up without a fight. Are you not worth fighting for? Aren’t your children and grand- children worthy of having you around for those special moments in their lives?
Perhaps you are one of us who just have a little weight to lose, twenty, thirty, maybe forty pounds. And every year you promise yourself. You will start to lose it soon. Every day that you put it off, every month that you put it off, every year that you put it off, you are not only going further in the wrong direction, but making it harder to get motivated to start the journey back to optimum weight and better health.

Let me agree with those of us who know that we need to step up our game when it comes to losing weight and improving our health. I know it is not easy. It has never been and will never be easy to come from a negative position to the place of optimum performance. It requires an extra bit of effort. I included this video as a motivator. In 33 seconds, the outcome of the game was determined. Somewhere in that final minute, someone decided that it was not over till it was over. Perhaps you are not the one this article is intended to motivate. But maybe you know someone who you are reading this for and who is waiting for you to reach out and encourage them. Will you make an effort to make a difference, in your little corner of the world?
If it were not for my children who were both less than ten years old at the time, pleading with me day in and day out; I may still be smoking. God knows where my body would have deteriorated to in the last 19 years. But it took love to jolt me to reality.
The longest journey begins with the first step, and every step brings you one step closer to the destination. There is a lot of power in counting yourself worthy of fighting for. Believe me when I tell you that I care more about people helping themselves than I care about pushing SKINNYM FIBER. But at the same time, it is the help that many of us need. Not only for weight loss, but to help in many other areas. (This will take a separate article). You can see picture and audio testimonials here. http://www.insanelanes.org/dreamteam/testimonials.htm
If you or someone you know are ready to get back in the game of body preservation. Join us here as we take this journey to skinny in 2012. https://www.facebook.com/groups/220711901337278/
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THE TIME IS RIGHT Be your own #1

2011-12-22T11:53:00.000-08:00

Sometimes in life, we find ourselves at a crossroads, where we have to decide if we should turn in another direction, or keep on going the road we were on. We wonder if we have what it takes to change direction. At the beginning of every year, we come to that place of decision. We want to do better in certain areas of our lives, and gather the resolve to tackle the issue. You may know this process as making New Year’s resolutions. Many of them get lost as the months go on. Staying healthy and keeping our bodies in good condition is one of those challenges for many. In the area of weight loss and health improvement, having a team to cheer and support is of immeasurable value.

To feed our cells and organs optimally so that they function the way they should is increasingly a challenge because of several factors. Our busy lifestyles at times, does not allow us to exercise the way we should. For some, daily medications and other chemicals interfere with the process of the elimination of harmful toxins from the body. Preparing healthy meals may appear to be an inconvenience at a glance, but it is not as challenging as it would seem.

Whatever the reason, as we get older it is increasingly more difficult to maintain optimum weight, vitality and bodily functioning. For some it is a few pounds of unwanted fat. For others it is maybe a bit more (fifteen or twenty pounds.) For others the journey may be a longer one to optimum weight because we are further away from the place where we want to be.

A friend of mine always jokes that she loses about 20 pounds each year. Looking at her, one would never guess that she lost 20 pounds, because I have never seen her body weight increase. But she continues; I lose the same five pounds over and over. Consider that if it was left unattended it really would have been an accumulation of 20 pounds. Ignoring the issue of weight control does not make it go away. Good intentions do nothing for the prevention of illnesses and diseases which are caused by overweight. Being overweight is associated with certain conditions for a number of reasons. A body that is fed too much of the wrong food is still malnourished. So food is stored because the body feels deprived and stores what it can for future use. There is another theory that the body creates fat to house an accumulation of toxins in the body to save them from bedding down in the vital organs. (Do a quick research and see what you come up with)

But as the saying goes, the longest journey begins with the first step. Small steps on a regular basis will get you where you want to be. Perhaps you don’t have to lose weight, but you can feel that everything is not quite right. Maybe small adjustments in your nutritional habits will make a difference. Perhaps you are doing well with managing your weight and your health, but you have a friend who needs to be encouraged. Join us on Facebook as we “Journey to SKINNY in 2012” https://www.facebook.com/groups/220711901337278/ UNITY IS STRENGTH

You are your number one priority. Do what no one else can for you.

Journey to SKINNY in 2012 “Dare to do it “ PART 2

2011-12-19T19:28:00.000-08:00

If you missed PART 1, you can read it here. http://www.ibosocial.com/shimari/blog.aspx?blogid=52263

In continuing from the previous article with the same name……This process can be maintained as a way of life rather than a diet, as one gets to enjoy the food they are used to without feeling deprived or hungry. Because there is less consumption of (the usually not so nutritious) food to the digestive system, over time, the kidneys, liver and other digestive organs are less stressed and able to function better. As a result, the body regulates itself and blood pressure is stabilized, blood sugar is stabilized, cholesterol levels are stabilized and users have reported amazing transformations in other health conditions.

I dare say that the option to lose weight is not a challenge, but a “dare”. A decision in one’s mind that they have the courage to do it. As Nike ushered that dare to just do it, using the shoes they designed. I dare you to just do it, using the innovation of combining three special gifts of nature to get the job done. Nature has provided natural foods to aid the body in healing itself. SKINNY BODY CARE has provided a triple whammy of natural fibers to help us who are ready and want to rid our bodies of the excess fat and toxins. We are hardly going to be faced with a famine any time soon. We don’t need to store excess fat under our skin, around our organs, and in other parts of our body that is making us sick.

I dare you to get your mind in that place in time for the New Year. Join me as I dare myself to do it. We have the right tool to get the job done. The tool is no good to anyone if it is left lying in the toolbox. Get it now. If you do it right and see no results after thirty days, the company WILL refund your purchase price, even if the bottle is empty. So you have nothing to lose but unhealthy fat and toxins.

I have a confession to make. In the three months that I have been a distributor for SKINNY BODY CARE, I never really got into the program. This was partly because I had dieted much this year and partly, because I was monitoring my system for adjustments to a gluten free diet. I am happy to say I am now ready in mentally and physically to “dare” myself to do it.

Let’s do it.

Let us band together and support each other as we dare ourselves every day to “do it” I have created a Facebook Group as our meeting place to support and encourage and celebrate each other. Join the group if you want to lose weight. If you know someone who wants to lose weight and regain or improve their health or if you want to become a SKINNY BODY CARE distributor and help others. https://www.facebook.com/groups/220711901337278/

DISCLAIMER !!! I wish to inform all readers, that I lay or state no claims to medical knowledge. I was a career long school teacher. I have had a passion for healthy living and being my own Health Advocate for many years. Dr. Llaila Africa ignited my quest for health awareness several years ago and a long association with Dr. Edward Layne nurtured it, as I continued to research and learn. My statements are drawn from my personal accumulation of knowledge and personal experiences. Any reference that I make in my articles can be easily researched. To cite references would limit the reader’s scope, as there is a vast amount of places and documentation that one may gather information from.

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Journey to SKINNY in 2012- “Dare to do it “ PART 1

2011-12-19T19:21:00.000-08:00

Every now and again, I am confronted online with a challenge by one weight- loss company or another. A twenty-one day challenge, a sixty day challenge. And every time I see it my brain goes into a tail spin. I wonder if it is a contest between the person and the products you use to see which one will prevail? The fat or the product? Or is the challenge between the various users to see who will lose the most fat?

A challenge brings to mind the idea of a contest that tests one’s skill or strength in a particular area. In some places it is described as a call to battle.

Alternatively, I prefer to think of a person’s decision to lose weight as a “dare”. One’s decision to demonstrate that they have the courage or boldness to get the job done.

Losing weight has never been considered an easy task. The transformation has to start in the mind of the person. Until one’s mind is made up that this is what they want to do, no amount of external influences will get the job done. Yes, I said job and I said task previously, because that is what it is. If there is someone out there who has succeeded in intentionally losing weight without putting out a great deal of effort, I invite you to share your experience with others who may benefit from it. Who knows I may be missing a few details along the way.

The simple truth is that for the most part and under normal circumstances, weight gain is a result of consuming more calories than the body uses. The excess is therefore put into storage for later use (fat cells). It is a rather simple mathematical equation. Opposingly, for the most part, and again under normal circumstances, weight loss is the reverse... Consuming fewer calories than the body needs to use at a given point in time, so that the body goes into storage (fat cells) to make up the shortfall.

Some methods of weight loss require more effort than others. Whether one puts the emphasis on exercising more, or eating less, the need is created to use stored fat. Obviously a combination of both should prove to be even more efficient. In today’s environment many methods and products have been researched and developed to stimulate the brain, manipulate the metabolism, engorge the muscles to work harder, and various other enhancements to the process.

Many people who went on diet programs by eating less became nutrient deprived and could not keep it up for any length of time. Others took the exercise route and for various reasons fell short of their goals. I am one of those individuals who get physically sick when I get hungry, so I know what it feels like. For as long as I live I will remember trying to convince my body that it was going to comply with what my brain decided was a program that would surely get the job done. (I believe it was the cabbage soup diet at that time in the early 1980’s.) My body became so traumatized that I ended up pulling off the road to eat an apple, which I carried around just in case I needed it. The irony is that at the time, I was at a weight and size that I would give anything to be at again. (I guess the idea of closing the stable before the horse got out didn’t quite work.) If I started to name the diet programs and adjustments in eating that I have voluntarily encountered, I would have to write a three part series for this article. Being “diagnosed” with hypertension and being put on a regimen of dangerous chemicals, didn’t help either. Maybe I was the culprit in not carrying out the instructions as given. But that’s another story for another place and time.

-----Moving right along---.

After decades of individuals in many countries of the world, struggling to reduce the quantity of their food consumption, and do it in a healthy way, there is now a simple method that is presently working well for thousands. Beneficial, all natural soluble and insoluble fiber is introduced as a portion of food consumption. So one feels full quicker and therefore eats less. (Read about the fiber in SKINNY FIBER here.) http://fortyplushealthandwealthbuilders.com/?p=143

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The fiber is taken with lots of water, which is also of undeniable benefit to the body. (The benefits and necessity of clean water to the system can be seen here. http://fortyplushealthandwealthbuilders.com/?p=137

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I'VE FOUND A TREASURE IN YOU

2011-12-13T11:16:00.000-08:00

At the heart of any Network Marketing, Multi-level Marketing or Direct Selling business is having productive Partners, Associates, or recruits to join your team.
Whether you talk to your family members, seek to help your friends, use paid advertising, use Leads or Lead generation systems, there is one objective to your efforts. To find persons who get the vision of business ownership, leveraging their time, owning their life, and willing to put in the required effort to get there.
As one may imagine, business ownership and having an entrepreneurial mindset is not a desire of every apple in the basket. So when you are introduced to that special person, whether it is daily, weekly or several times a week, those prospective business partners should be seen as treasures that have been entrusted in your care. Your duty as a professional is to take good care of bringing that person from that place of uncertainty and in-experience to become a confident and productive Marketer and team member.
Statistics say that most people fail at Network marketing. Could it be because most people don’t get the coaching and nurturing that is required?
I dare say that if prospective business partners, are told the truth rather than the hype, screened for work ethic (requirement) and tutored a bit before they are given the job, the failure rate would not be so high. The trend seems to be –get them in at all cost and hope that they stay. I could hope all I want that winter doesn’t come each year. It is NOT going to happen because I want it.

Shouldn’t professional Network Marketers be inspired to want to ensure that the odds are reduced with new members on our team? If we look at our new team members as being where we once were, and wanting to make it work for us, it may give us a new prospective from which to work. Many times, these prospects are inexperienced in the field. They are looking to you for guidance, and some measure of confidence in what you are doing, as this would also inspire them. Remember, that whatever you show your new members, they should learn and pass it on to their down line. We know it as duplication; and the apple falls right under the tree.
You must be willing to adjust and handle properly their mood changes. When they are excited and enthusiastic, celebrate with them. As a mentor you know that it can change and you should be just as happy to encourage and uplift them when the momentum slows and the optimism slows with it.
It used to be that Leaders and Mentors were good at doing presentations, explaining compensation plans, and speaking at meeting and gatherings. Most times, those duties, which were chores for some, and a source of discouragement for other prospective business partners, Since the world of technology has taken over those tasks, recruiting and mentoring now has more scope for nurturing the persons who come into your team.
Is your Network marketing business a sieve, where people fall out and you have to work hard to keep filling it up? My personality hates having to do the same thing that I’ve done before. It is wasted effort. I prefer to do it right the first time, take good care of what I have so that it will stay.
I am currently marketing for two network marketing Business with above average retention rates. Some may say it is because they are relatively new. I say it is because they have remarkable products, that people will buy even if they are not business minded. So maybe they get in for themselves and not for the recruiter.
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THE RULES DO NOT CHANGE (change your mindset)

2011-12-10T15:10:00.000-08:00

Every now and again, the slightest little occurrence causes me to go into deep thought. Like an “encounter” I had with an online virtual assistant (sorry; expert) earlier today.

I was in one of those mellow moods where I didn’t feel like talking to anyone. I just wanted to be alone with myself and enjoy my own company. But I have noticed that when I remember things that I need to do, I either have to do them right away, or make a physical note of it. (The mental notes are not as effective anymore)

So, it flashed into my mind that I can go online and talk to a customer service representative about my query.

A few clicks soon led me to the help section and I located “Charlie” –A female Charlie. Have you noticed that virtual assistants usually have a name that ends with an –ie-? Kylie, Charlie. Must be easier to write in computer code.

A followed her written prompts and ended up with a message that said call 1-800 -----. Now that was not my intention in the first place. I did not work my fingers for you to tell me call to speak to a representative. Guess what I did? I continue to click, went right back around in a circle, and ended up in the same place. To my amazement, the little Charlie girl said something to the effect of “I think I am about to give you the same response. Would you like me to continue? So I gave in, called the number and got my concerned addressed by a live person.

A little while later, I was reflecting, and came to the conclusion that I was really stupid. What my little virtual expert was saying to me, if she was a real person, would sound something like;

“I already told you what to do.Call the number. Do you expect me to say something different now? If you keep bugging me you will get the same answer every time. Wise up and call the number if you really want an answer.”

And if she was a Bajan, (dialect for Barbadian) she would probably say, “You harda hearing or wha? I dun tell you wa to do. You is a halfa idiot or wha? Or you went school at de stan pipe? Stan dey, I dun talkin to you. Move out ma face leh me talk to somebody dat got sense do. Doan upset ma Spirit do. (under the breath) educated jackass “

Remember that definition for insanity? Doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. Simply because I thought I didn’t want to make the effort required, I almost ran into a dead end. For the time being, anyway. It was not that hard. I just wanted to remain in my comfort zone of enjoying my peace.

So I came to the conclusion that without even thinking, I was temporarily insane this morning.

How many of you out there are in a place where you desire an answer to a challenge in your life, but are skeptical to make the required change? Do you want to make some extra money every week? Gain more time to spend with your family and loved ones? Do you want to lose some weight so that you can fit better into those cute clothes? (I know from experience, they are hardly ever cute when they grow up to a bigger size)

Do you want to feed your body the right nutrients so that it feels and operates better? Whatever changes you need to make in your life. I encourage you to step out of your comfort zone. Take what ever steps to lead to where you want to be in your life. Take that first step. Once you do, you’ll be glad you did. There is a saying that goes something like this. “The longest journey begins with the first step. Go ahead, do it for you. And, may I add, in most cases it gets easier with each subsequent step. Transform your mindset. Only you can do it for you.

Thanks for sharing this light-hearted moment with me. I cannot help you with everything you need to change, but to encourage you to find that inner strength. But if you want to make any of the changes mentioned above visit me at

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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

2011-12-10T08:53:00.000-08:00

SOME THINGS ARE GUARANTEED
For the most part civilization does not just drift along. Many things are planned and structured for eventualities. Some things we know will l change so we plan for them.
We know that children grow into adults and need to function as adults so we prepare them by providing an education.
We know that the seasons will change, (at least in some locations) so we install central heat when we build houses, so that we are ready when winter comes around.
We know that we will get hungry so we go to the supermarket so that we have food when we do get hungry. We know that the bills need to be paid so we secure a source of income, and work at securing and increasing it.
We know that if we are lucky we will get old and not be able to function as before so we provide for that eventuality with retirement plans etc.
For the most part, the things that are sureties, are things that humanity has no control over.

SOME THINGS ARE POSSIBILITIES
Then there are some things that we prepare for JUST IN CASE (of emergency)
We ignore the stewardess demonstrating how to use your oxygen mask and lifebelt on the airplane, but it is necessary (in case of emergency)
Did you see the movie TITANIC? Most of the people that were saved, was because of those unsightly life boats that were put there “Just in case (of emergency)”
The entire insurance industry is built on the possibility of something going wrong. Some kind of “spoke in the road” that breaks the flow. We buy health insurance in case we are faced with a health challenge or to take steps to prevent it. It is so guaranteed that emergencies will happen on the road that car insurance is mandated by law.

In case something goes wrong with our home, we are comforted by having insurance. So much is structured on having a “back- up plan” for many aspects of our lives.
ARE YOU DRIFTING OR PLANNING?
But we wake up every day, go to work, and collect a pay check at the end of the week. Spend it, and repeat the process hoping that you will be able to do it for thirty or forty years.
But, what if it doesn’t? Do we have insurance against, the company going bankrupt and leaving you without severance? Against the organization downsizing and you are one of those on the outside of the circle? Against progress changing certain dynamics and eliminating jobs? Example: Blockbuster was once on every third corner. Now we can order movies with our remote, the once bustling, — standing in line– late fees – operation, is now evolving into a booth outside the local supermarket.
The point I am making here, is that “You never know” Do you have an “in case of emergency plan” for your source of income? Nothing is beyond being touched.
Why not create and carry your own financial life jacket? Some people perished on the Titanic, because someone else decided who should go first, who will get preference. What is your back up plan? In the volatile economy of world of commerce, everything depends on something else. You never know. Carry your own spare tire for you and your family. A car with a flat tire is rendered useless temporarily if it can’t roll. It doesn’t matter if the tank is full, if the seats are made of leather and the stereo is equipped with the latest surround sound. No titles, name appendages or office view guarantees there will be no change.
I have come full circle in this article. Some things will change. Some things may or may not change. But we prepare for both eventualities. What have you prepared for your “IN CASE OF EMERGENCY?”
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DIRECT SELLING

2011-12-10T08:37:00.000-08:00

When you decide to purchase a product whether it is a food item, household goods, a car, or anything that is on the market, your decision is mostly based on who has been able to sell you on their product. The selling comes before the purchasing. Once you are “sold” the purchasing comes after. By the time you reach the supermarket you know what brand of detergent you will buy because you are already sold on it. Maybe you have used it for years and have no intention of switching. Maybe the television ad was impressive. Or a neighbor recommended it. Maybe the manufacturer enticed you with a 30 cents coupon. Maybe you believed that you could smell the sunshine in the bottle. However it happened you were sold.
What have you “sold” today?

Did you stop on your way to work and grab that cup of coffee or breakfast sandwich. You may have because your body needed the food, but when you tell your co-workers or friends where you had your breakfast, or where you went for lunch, you have just sold those business places, their food and everything on their menu.
The person you were speaking to, the listeners on, all registered in their brain that you like that particular food and are likely to go eat there.
When someone asks, “Where did you get that purse?” And you give an answer, it registers. The person you just sold may go there looking for a purse and end up buying three or four different items. So the store benefits from your efforts.
But do they pay you for the “free advertising” No. Their CEO’s and directors reap the benefits. When you tell your relatives, friends, co-workers or anyone of a product you like, what you are doing is recommending the product or service. That is free advertising that would otherwise cost the company. The truth is that we recommend products continuously. We market things we like, without being aware of it.

So why not market something for yourself. Get your own little piece of the retail pie? Find a product or two that you like; that you use or have used. That you would be proud to recommend to others and market them. The difference is that when you are a registered distributor for that product, you get paid for your advertising. Gone are the days when you had to buy the products and sell them personally. Now it is as simple as showing someone where to find the information on the internet. How simple can that be?
Direct selling is simply a person (usually called a distributor) advertising and encouraging others to purchase a particular product without a fixed retail location. The rationale behind this concept is that it eliminates a lot of the cost of wholesalers, retailers warehousing and advertising, which is then paid (in varying degrees) to the distributor. As a distributor recruits others to do the same, they build an organization, the company sells more products, and the team is rewarded for doing so.
This is something that can be done in addition to your regular source of income, but many individuals are successful in making it their only source of income. Look at direct selling as a method in which an individual can secure their own financial freedom, and have more control of their time, and energy.
There are numerous products to choose from for direct sales. I chose the products that I need and want, where there is no excuse to not get my personal supply, but you don’t have to be a consumer to be a marketer. I doubt that many Chinese eat fried chicken wings, but they sell them in abundance in certain places, because people want to buy them. Some organizations take longer to build than others, but every journey begins with the first step.
Direct Marketing, is nothing to turn up your nose at, and avoid. You spend money every day buying things that someone else sold to you. Get out there and do your own selling. It is not as hard as you think.
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Happy Holidays!! Stay Safe!!

2011-12-10T08:31:00.000-08:00

Well, it is HOLIDAY SEASON again!! I am sure you noticed. Lights are everywhere. On the streets, in the trees, on the houses, in the stores, and each year, creative minds find additional ways to declare that it is holiday time, and we are celebrating in a big way.

Some of us celebrate Christmas, some celebrate Quanza, and yet others celebrate Hanukkah. Some celebrate birthdays or anniversaries during the holidays. And when we add the office parties, the club parties, the group gatherings and family affairs, it makes for a massive continuous almost month long celebration.

But I wanted to focus on a vital aspect of the holiday season.
Have you noticed that in most countries of the world, the term celebration is synonymous with food. Holidays and holiday seasons are identified with certain kinds of food. Many kinds of food actually. Each country, race, or religion prepares special foods to help them celebrate.
When a celebration is centered around persons rather than holidays, it usually involves a gathering of family and friends, co-workers or strangers, and again we celebrate with food. Birthdays, anniversaries, even deaths are celebrated with food.

There is no getting around the abundance of food whenever there is cause for a celebration of some kind. The holidays that are upon us are sure to come with a variety of cookies, cakes, pies, candies and whatever makes our individual hearts glad. Food, festivities and fun always go hand in hand.

I am reminded at this time, of one of my Health and Wellness Mentors who coined the word, and wrote a book on “Nutricide” We are killing our bodies by the food we feed it. (www.drafrika,com) At the same time we are not conscious of the dangers of what we substitute for “real food.”

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Traditionally, people enjoy the holidays, overindulging in goodies, and prepare to go on a diet once the holidays are over. Sounds like a plan right? Come January, we resolve to make it to the gym, go on a diet, start walking, jogging, or acquire the latest exercise video. However well intentioned, some of us keep those resolutions, some of us don’t. Some of us arrive back at this time of the year with the same weight that we added last holiday season. In 2010, I succeeded in losing a noticeable amount of unwanted unsightly fat. In 2011, I was not so successful. It was a see-saw journey that ended up with me being only about 10 pounds lighter than when the year started. I am one of those who love food, and cakes etc. and always fall for telling myself, “I can always go on a diet”

For all those who may be facing that struggle this holiday season, and those who have come catching up to do from holidays past, or who wants to get a head start on your New year’s resolution to lose weight and become healthier. I would like to introduce you to SKINNY FIBER.
I would not attempt to explain what SKINNY FIBER is. The professionals do it way better than I can. In five minutes you can learn all the details here. www.ibourl.com/h9h In 4 or 5 days you can have it on your doorstep. If you are not in the USA, It may take a day or two longer.
And, Guess what? When you start to lose weight and be healthier and your friends ask what you are doing. You can tell them where to go. When they help themselves to SKINNY FIBER and all the benefits of using it, you make a commission. It is as simple as that holiday pie. A Big Time.. Win_ Win. That takes care of New Year’s resolution #2 to become more financially stable.
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE. STAY SAFE from the harmful effects of food overindulgence