Diane Pellettiere - Shaklee Coordinator

Have You Heard of the New "Prove It Challenge"?

noreply@blogger.com (Diane Pellettiere) — Sun, 11 Aug 2019 20:21:00 +0000

This is a new program that came out at the recent Shaklee Conference. I hope you will consider the "Prove It Challenge." There's even a special low price that you can have once - $159. You need to order the products for the challenge on line, not through the call center.

What's it for? The goal is to revamp your health, lifting you to a new level of wellness, energy, mental focus and strong nutrition. The promise is that "You can feel amazing in 30 days -- guaranteed!"

How does it work? There are 2 parts: 1) The 7-Day Healthy Cleanse, 2) Days 8-30: A Strip & a Shake a Day. The cleanse uses carefully-selected Shaklee supplements and a supporting food plan. It can also jump-start weight loss and reduce cravings. You take a morning packet and an evening packets of cleanse supplements. They are: Optiflora D1 Probiotic, Liver DTX Complex, Alfalfa Complex, Herb-Lax. Also, each day you graze on fruits and vegetables. It's a good idea to eat about every 2 hours and also drink plenty of water. If you want to add another vitamin or two that you like, that's fine. Just don't duplicate what's in the cleansing packets.

On Day 8 you start the Life Shake and Shaklee Vitalizer Supplement strip. You can choose one of 3 types of Life Shake: plant protein, soy protein and stevia-free soy protein. The plant protein has non-GMO pea protein, L-Leucine, organic chia seed protein and organic pumpkinseed protein. The soy protein is a blend of non-GMO soy. The stevia-free is a blend of non-GMO soy protein , L-Leucine, organic chia seed protein and organic pumpkinseed protein, sweetened with sugar.

The Life Shakes also come in different flavors, so you can choose vanilla or chocolate in the plant protein or more flavors in soy.

In this part of the program (Days 8-30), you are replacing just one meal a day with a glass of Life Shake and the Vitalizer Vita-Strip. The strip contains a wealth of nutrition. It's based on 12 clinical studies and the Landmark Study, one of the largest studies ever done on long-term supplement users. (Dan happened to be one of them.) It showed that Shaklee supplement users had distinctly better health.

The strip has a Vita-Lea Advanced Multivitamin, B+C Complex, Caroto-E-Omega, Optiflora Probiotic. Your body is nourished with 23 essential vitamins and minerals, antioxidants, phytonutrients, omega-3 fatty acids, pre- and probiotics and non-GMO protein every single day. This supports your brain, heart, vision, bones, immune system and general health.

After 30 days? When you prove to yourself that this works, you'll want to keep going with the Strip & Life Shake. I certainly believe Shaklee is an exceptional company with excellent products. It's been 34 years for me and for Dan and we have seen many, many others who feel the same way.

Fasting?? For ME?

noreply@blogger.com (Diane Pellettiere) — Sat, 15 Jun 2019 17:58:00 +0000

You don't actually have to wait to do this until you see fireworks painting the sky in July. You can start any time - like tomorrow - if this sounds like something you need.

"Intermittent Fasting 101" is among the Shaklee blogs. I'd recommend reading it if you find this shorter version interesting. As they say in the blog, fasting has been around for a very long time. It has been used for "health, healing and religious or spiritual reasons." Dr. Forrest Shaklee, founder of this company, used to fast every Monday, just drinking water and watery drinks, such as coffee or tea. After having started out a very sick infant, he lived into his 90's.

Why consider fasting? Lose weight...lower insulin...increase metabolism...simplify live...and also restore balance. That means you reduce calorie intake and allow your body to use stored energy, eating fewer, simpler meals.

Okay, just how does this work? There are just 3 methods described in the Shaklee blog.
1) The 16:8 Method Skip breakfast and restrict your eating period to 8 hours. For instance, you could eat from Noon to 8 PM. "Many people find this method the simplest and most sustainable, so it's good for beginners!" Full disclosure: I don't like this one because I am breakfast-oriented. I feel it fuels you for most of the day. However, another thought might be to do this one from 10 AM to 6 PM with brunch at the start and an early dinner at the end.

2) The 24-Hour Fast Method Pick 1 or 2 days a week when you can fast for 24 hours. For example, eat dinner at 7 PM and don't eat again until 7 PM the next day.

3) The 5:2 Method - Eat regularly for 5 days and fast 2 days, picking the ones that will work well for you. However, during the fast days, you can eat 500 calories each day, either spread out or in a single meal.

Be sure to drink beverages - water, coffee, tea and any beverages you like that have no added sugar. You can also exercise and take your supplements. Another idea is to try out the meal-skipping a few times before you launch into a full program. If you have any medical conditions, consult your doctor before starting a program. Also, see your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to conceive. Also be cautious if you have low blood pressure, are underweight or have a history of eating disorders.

Happy Mother's Day!

noreply@blogger.com (Diane Pellettiere) — Thu, 09 May 2019 20:12:00 +0000

The picture of Dan & myself may remind you of what we look like now that we're living in West Bucktown in Chicago.

Happy Mother's Day!
Some of the Shaklee products you need are: OsteoMatrix and Vitamin D3 for bones, Vitalizer Women and Shaklee Life Shakes for energy and nutrition. Life Shakes come in 4 flavors (Vanilla, Chocolate, Cafe Latte, Strawberry) plus a temporary one, tasty Summer Peach. I've just re-ordered it

Women over 50 might try the other version, Vitalizer Gold. Each daily strip of vitamins has 80 nutrients. Talk about a gold mine! Depending on how active you are, you might also check out Advanced Joint Health Complex. Perhaps Vivix (comes in Liquigels or Liquid) would help you with aging if that's a concern. MindWorks enhances brain performance. If you have family or friends with MCI or Alzheimer's, improving your brain is probably high on your list.

Pro-active? Yep, that's my mantra & I hope it is yours as well.

Update on the Improvement, Simplification of the Life Shake Line

noreply@blogger.com (Diane Pellettiere) — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 21:32:00 +0000

About 7 months ago, CEO Roger Barnett announced the dramatic improvement of the Life Shake line.
1. This includes a 25% increase in protein - from 16 to 20 grams per serving. There is no cost increase. Shaklee continues to use ultra-pure con-GMO protein sources, which contain the perfect ration of all 9 essential amino acids.
2. 24% fewer calories per serving.
3. Contains Omega-3s to support heart & brain health.
4. The 4 delicious flavors of Life Soy Protein formula contain L-leucine and also a new proprietary blend of chia seed protein and organic pumpkin seed protein. The new shake is vegan, diary-and gluten-free. It remains non-GMO and kosher.
5. The 2 flavors of Life Plant Protein Formula contain pea protein, L-leucine and a propietary blend of organic chia seed protein and organic pumpkin seed protein. Not only does it contain 25% more protein, but now it costs 23% less!
6. Both the soy and plant proteins provide all 23 of the essential vitamins and minerals plus 6 grams of fiber. The're both powered by Leucine to preserve lean muscle mass during weight loss and to build new muscle during exercise.
7. Shaklee designed a new probiotic for the Life Shake to improve our digestive health. They also added digestive enzymes to maximize protein consumption.
8. All of the new shakes contain zero-added sugars.
9. Just as before, all versions of the shake are available in a 15-serving cannister or the 30-serving pouch. You even save 27 cents per serving with the pouch

February - A Great Time to Work on Healthy Heart!

noreply@blogger.com (Diane Pellettiere) — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 17:36:00 +0000

How's the pitter-patter of your heart? Do you or someone in your family have heart issues? If you haven't checked with your doctor about your own heart, that's a good place to start. Then ask other family members about the prevalence of heart problems in your family. Charting what you learn helps you to understand it and to pass it on to others in the family.

I love genealogy, so tend to approach this subject from that direction. If you haven't joined one of the family history organizations - Ancestry.com, 23 & Me, etc. - then that's worth looking into. I have used 3 different ones, starting in 2004. The third one, 23 & Me, was an early Christmas gift. I am blown away by how much information they provide.

On your own, you could start with a list of those in your family who succumbed to heart disease. You might also add a column for "Cancer" or other illnesses you know of in your family.

Person Birth/Death Illness
Paternal Grandfather, Kellogg, Charles H. 1851-2/1913 Heart
Maternal Grandfather, Meredith, James B. 1880-1944 Stroke/heart attack
Father, Kellogg, John W. 1899-1987 Stroke/heart attack

What surprises me is how little I know about the exact cause of death. My mother and grandmother
both lived very long lives (89 and 97) but I'd need to go back into the records to see the actual cause of death. My mother had dementia, which contributed to her death, and my grandmother had it too, but only in the last year of her life after a stroke.

Looks like the heart is very important in my family history - and perhaps in yours as well. Here are some of the Shaklee products you might consider: OmegaGuard, CoQHeart, Blood Pressure, Cholesterol Reduction. I'd also look at Vivix, Vitalizer and the Protein Life Shakes. You can check your catalog or go on line to see a wealth of health information.

Eye-Yi-Yi Revitalizing and Conditioning YOUTH Mascara!

noreply@blogger.com (Diane Pellettiere) — Sat, 26 Jan 2019 18:42:00 +0000

Have you ever been disappointed in your mascara? You'll love the new YOUTH Mascara.

Formulated with Botannical Complex, it helps strengthen strengthen lashes and encourage the appearance of healthier, longer lashes. The Lash Protein Complex helps to protect lashes and roots against environmental/free radical damage.

Like all YOUTH products, the mascara's formula is gluten free, paraben free, phthalate free, fragrance free and cruelty free. So you can feel good about the science behind the mascara as well as looking great when you wear it!

Oh - and you will love the 2-sided brush, pictured above. The shorter bristles boost volume while the longer ones create definition and lift even the tiniest lashes.

Picture Time!
To help your friends learn about the new YOUTH Mascara, just do this:
1. APPLY only to your left eye.
2. Ask a friend to SHOOT a picture, focusing as close as possible on both eyes.
3. POST your before and after picture of both eyes.

Delicious Shake Recipes For You On The Shaklee 180 Program

noreply@blogger.com (Diane Pellettiere) — Tue, 15 Jan 2019 20:36:00 +0000

You're on the road to a leaner, healthier you. Most of us feel more energy as we replace 2 meals a day with Life Shakes. It's a wonderful foundation, each serving packed with 20 grams of ultra-pure, non-GMO protein, plus a proprietary probiotic, added digestive enzymes and 23 essential vitamins and minerals. One of the keys is that Life Shakes are Powered by Leucine to help you lose fat & build lean muscle.

In case you hadn't heard, you can have both both Vanilla and Chocolate Life Shakes (in canisters) in a stevia-free formula as well as the original one with stevia.

The following recipes are all less than 330 calories. Sometimes it's fun to add some variety to your Life Shakes!

Chocochip Cookie Shakes #1
2 scoops Life Shake - Chocolate
1 Tbsp unsweetened Cacao
1 tsp Almond Butter
10 oz. beverage of choice

Pumpkin Spice Latte #2
2 scoops Life Shake - Cafe Latte
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1 tsp pumpkin spice
1/2 tsp instant coffee
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
10 oz. beverage of choice

Strawberry Breakfast Shake #3
2 scoops Life Shake - Strawberry
1/2 banana
1/4 cup rolled oats
3-4 fresh strawberries
10 oz. milk of choice

Peppermint Mocha Shake #4
2 scoops Life Shake - Cafe Latte
1/2 banana
1/4 tsp peppermint extract
1 Tbsp. unsweetened cacao nibs
1/2 beverage of choice

Want a More Youthful Look? Try Shaklee's YOUTH !

noreply@blogger.com (Diane Pellettiere) — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 18:06:00 +0000

Since Shaklee launched the wonderful YOUTH line of skin products in 2017, thousands of women have seen a younger looking face in the mirror. YOUTH goes beyond addressing aging on the surface to target the critical cellular skin level. In December I will offer you some of these products at sale prices - great for you and also for gifts!

What is the key to beautiful skin? It's cell renewal and hydration. Last year The YOUTH Advanced Anti-Aging Collection appeared with its 4 simple steps.

They are: 1) Gently polish, purify and prep your skin with Luminous Gel Oil Cleanser, 2) Create a younger healthy glow by exfoliating, hydrating and nourishing your skin with Perfecting Skin Toner, 3) Youth Activating Serum gives you a potent anti-aging treatment with 10x the concentration of hyaluronic acid blend. This is the critical regeneration step, making your skin act younger for superior radiance and rejuvenation. 4 ) AM Protecting your skin from the effects of sun, environmental pollutants and free radicals, Age Defense Mineral Moisturizer improves the overall appearance of skin tone. It provides chemical-free SPF30 Broad Band Spectrum UVA/UVB protection. 4) PM Advanced Renewal Night Cream comes in 2 formulas: Rich and Light. What do you need? If you realize your skin is quite dry, then I'd try the Rich Formula. If not, you might try the Light Formula. Both hydrate, nourish and support your skin's cell renewal as you sleep. You wake up with younger, more luminous skin.

There's also a Starter Set called YOUTH Anti-Aging Regimen. It has all you see above EXCEPT the 3rd product, Youth Activating Serum.

This year some additional YOUTH products were introduced. The 2 new products are: Youth Moisture Activating Serum (Step 3) and Youth Moisture Lock Day Cream (Step 4 - AM). I should also mention that the first time you buy either the Advanced Anti-Aging Regimen or the Advanced
Hydration Regimen and put your order on AutoShip, you can get a free Radiance C&E (60 capsules), which retails for $94.15. Its powerful 20% C & E plus raspberry cells plumps. brightens and visibly reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Other new products this year are the Youth Restoring Eye Treatment, Purifying Clay Mask and Hydrating Gel Mask.. Another thing to consider is the Youth Activating BB Cream, 4 blendable colors to choose from - evens, corrects, hydrates, nourishes, protects.

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Live Younger Longer!

noreply@blogger.com (Diane Pellettiere) — Tue, 06 Nov 2018 22:13:00 +0000

LIVE YOUNGER LONGER is a path to a better, healthier you, designed by Shaklee's nutritionists and other scientists. The three parts of it are: Detoxify, Get Leaner and Get Healthier.

DETOXIFY focuses on the 7-Day Healthy Cleanse Kit, maintaining a healthy digestive balance by restoring and detoxifying. Healthy digestion helps increase focus, energy, sleep quality and hunger management. When you order the 4 products involved, you receive a step-by-step guide. Those products are #89413: Optiflora Pearl, Liver DTX, Alfalfa (330), Herblax (60).
SRP: $93.70 Member: $79.70

GET LEANER highlights the Shaklee 180 Starter Kit, your way to a leaner, healthier you. Powered by Leucine, our clinically tested products help you keep muscle and burn fat. Includes all you need for your first 2 weeks, plus a step-by-step program guide. You can check on line for more tools and resources. The products are #89426: 2 Life Shakes, 1 box snack bars, Vita-Lea (60), Metabolic Boost. SRP: $199.94 Member: $169.94 You need to customize this by picking flavors of Life Shakes and Snack Bars as well as the type of Vita-Lea 60s you want. If you are not a Member, you can get a Free Membership with any $150 purchase & save 15-25%.

GET HEALTHIER with the Vitalizing Plan, advanced nutrition for optimal health. It includes 2 Life Shakes and a Vitalizer pack of 30 daily strips. These products are a power pack, giving you the vitamins and minerals you need plus 20 grams of ultra-pure non-GMO protein in each serving of life shake. SRP: $188.20 Member: $159.95 Available in Plant Protein and Soy Protein formulas as well as Stevia-Free Soy Protein. You need to customize this by picking flavors of Life Shakes and the type of Vitalizer. If you are not a Member, you can get a Free Membership with this selection too.

You can get more information from the Shaklee website or your catalog.

What? Another Probiotic? Yep - Optiflora DI

noreply@blogger.com (Diane Pellettiere) — Sat, 15 Sep 2018 20:05:00 +0000

As you might have noticed, I fell off of the blogging track last winter. Now that I'm settled in Chicago and Shaklee has announced new products, it's a great time to bring the latest to you once again.

Shaklee's Optiflora DI is a new product for the gut. It's a clinically-proven 10 billion CFU blend for digestive and immune health. It has 4 bacterial strains, including the powerful Bifidobacterium lactis HN019. It is also gluten-free, soy free, dairy free and requires no refrigeration. In addition, it survives the passage through the digestive tract to the large intestine. This delivers maximum benefit to the gut.

Did you know that at least 70% of our immune system is in our gut? Optiflora DI adds good bacteria and helps to restore the balance of intestinal microflora, supporting your immune health. Optiflora DI also helps to maintain digestive health and regularity. It also works on reducing occasional gas and bloating.

What about the original Optiflora products, the prebiotic and the probiotic? Prebiotics are food for the probiotics, so it is still beneficial to the Optiflora DI. It helps the good bacteria grow and multiply. The probiotics are live bacteria that's good for you, especially your digestive system. Probiotics are often called "good" bacteria because they help keep your gut healthy.

Can you take the original Optiflora probiotic with the DI? Many people will be asking that because there is an Optiflora probiotic "pearl" in the Vitalizer strip. The answer is "yes". They're designed to work together to promote comprehensive digestive and immune support.

Wondering if you will have any adjustment issues in switching to the new Optiflora DI? As with other probiotics, you may experience gas and bloating as your body adjusts. Typically this is mild,
temporary and may suggest that the probiotics are working.

Yes, We've Moved!

noreply@blogger.com (Diane Pellettiere) — Tue, 10 Oct 2017 18:35:00 +0000

You might be skeptical about our using an Overland from the 1920s for our move - and rightly so! My grandparents' automobile looked like the one pictured. The Merediths lived on the west side of Chicago in Austin, but sometimes took day or week trips to Lake Geneva, Starved Rock or the much closer Deer Grove.

I thought that everyone knew about our move, but that's not the case. So here's my new information. We live at 2917 Oakwood Avenue, McHenry IL 60051, which is on the Fox River.

My email is the same: dianepellettiere@aol.com.

We have a new landline - 815-679-6224. You can also reach me at my cellphone - 847-373-0820. If that doesn't work, you can try Dan's cell, which is 847-217-0823.

Am I still offering Shaklee products? Absolutely. And speaking of the products, some exciting new ones came out in August. One of new lines is called "YOUTH". It's wonderful to see the more youthful, glowing skin that can come from the 4 simple steps: Cleanse with Luminous Gel Oil, Tone with Perfecting Skin Toner, Regenerate with Youth Activating Serum, Moisturize with (daytime) Age Defense Mineral Moisturizer or (night) Advanced Renewal Night Cream in either the Light or Rich formula.

That set of products is called The Advanced Anti-Aging Regimen. From now through Dec. 31, 2017, you receive a wonderful gift when you buy the regimen. This extra free product is called Radiance C&E, which also includes raspberry cell extract to plump, brighten and visibly reduce the
appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It also reduces the appearance of age spots, smooths skin texture and improves overall skin tone. Normally, Radiance C&E retails for $94.15.

Would you like to know more? If you're in the Chicago area, I can give you a quick demonstration on your hand. Or, if need be, I can send you more information.

A Fractured Tibia Creates a Good Story

noreply@blogger.com (Diane Pellettiere) — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 22:56:00 +0000

Like the women pictured, I have done yoga, but not recently. On the night of July 23 I tripped on a cord while Dan and I were checking the home of one of our daughters, who was out of town. Unfortunately, I fell hard onto cement. Not good!

The next day we saw the Urgent Care P.A. and 2 days later were able to get into our orthopedic practice. It was, indeed, a fractured tibia up near the knee. The MD said it would most likely be healed between Sept. 3 and Sept. 17. September seemed very far away - and what went through my head was how fast I healed after back surgery in 2004. (That was L4-L5 laminectomy and fusion.) After 4 months, that surgeon had said my body appeared to have healed for 6 months. He was elated. Would the faster recovery happen again?

This time I was to use a walker or crutches, so bought a walker. I also had a long fabric support or brace that had 4 velcro closures and 2 fasteners. Most of the time Dan helped me by wrapping the knee with gauze first, which seemed to cushion it and also keep the brace in place. Each time I saw the doctor, he said to be sure I took both Vita D3 and Calcium every day. In fact, he mentioned it 3 times the first day. I have, of course, been taking Shaklee's Calcium (now OsteoMatrix) for 32 years and Vita D3 since it came on the market, along with protein and many other strong nutritional products.

I stopped using the walker 2 weeks ago. The brace comes off this Friday. So that means it's almost 5 weeks, not 6 or 8, in recovery time. What do you think? Is Shaklee making the difference? I'd say "yes"!

"YOUTH" - Look Younger Longer...

noreply@blogger.com (Diane Pellettiere) — Sun, 20 Aug 2017 18:26:00 +0000

...with a new way to address aging at the cellular level. How intriguing! I started on the new YOUTH Advanced Anti-Aging Regimen this morning - August 20, 2017.

Heather Chastain, Shaklee President, said, "As we worked on the development of our new skin care line, we discovered something fascinating. It wasn't that people minded getting older -- they wouldn't trade that wisdom for anything. They just wanted what what they saw in the mirror each day to reflect how young they felt on the inside."

That inspired the creation of YOUTH -- our revolutionary new skin care collection designed to make sure the world sees you as young as you see yourself. Our promise is you will not only dramatically improve the health of your skin with YOUTH, but it is 100% guaranteed to shift your skin to a younger age. It may seem like magic, but it is science. YOUTH improves skin texture, radiance, firmness and reduces the appearance of wrinkles.

YOUTH has 4 simple steps:
1. Luminous Gel Oil Cleanser
2. Perfecting Skin Toner
3. Youth Activating Serum
4. Age Defense Mineral Moisturizer (SPF 30)
5. Advanced Renewal Night Cream in Light or Rich Formula

Oh - and if you put the Advanced Anti-Aging Regimen on AutoShip before Dec. 31, you get a FREE
YOUTH Radiance C&E. It reduces the appearance of age spots, smooths skin texture and improves overall skin tone. It retails for $94.15.

Think Fast. Stay Sharp. With MindWorks

noreply@blogger.com (Diane Pellettiere) — Sat, 22 Jul 2017 20:15:00 +0000

Beginning to think that you or someone you care about is changing, unable to remember dates, friends, events? It can feel as though the fabric of a person's life is disintegrating.

Help may come in a bottle. It's called "MindWorks" by Shaklee. Introduced 3 years ago, MindWorks was developed by a team of scientists over about 5 years. They began by studying scientific literature about the brain. The team, headed by Dr. Laurel Fisher, PhD, came up with a unique, patented collection of nutrients and herbs. These enhance mental sharpness, focus and reaction time.

Also, with prolonged use, these nutrients have been shown to dramatically reduce brain shrinkage by 30% in aging brains and also to protect against age-related mental decline. MindWorks also increases healthy circulation to the brain. Maintaining brain health depends upon proper nutrition, regular exercise and the healthy circulation just mentioned.

What's in MindWorks? Chardonnay grape seed extract, Blueberry extract, Guarana seed extract, B-Vitamins. Guarana seed extract is not the high-caffeine type found in some energy drinks, but a specific polyphenol blend. It contains less caffeine than would a medium-sized cup of decaf coffee.

MindWorks (#22066) retails for $58.75, but is $49.95 at Member Price. It can also be purchased on
AutoShip for an additional 10% off.

That Summer Sun!

noreply@blogger.com (Diane Pellettiere) — Thu, 06 Jul 2017 21:58:00 +0000

It's often fun to be out in the sun, but your skin can take a beating in the summer. I remember as a teenager how oblivious I was to using sunscreen, much less beauty products that were well-made, bringing out the best in your skin.

Have you tried Shaklee's SPF 30 for Body? It's a clinically proven, patented formula containing Vital Repair + Complex to neutralize free radicals. It provides broad spectrum defense against UVA/UVB rays. It has a hypoallergenic non-irritating formula that protects against premature aging. (4 fl. oz.) Retail $19.05/Member price $16.20

Another product your skin will love is Moisturizing Shower Gel. It's so refreshing in the bath or shower. Soap-free and pH balanced, it increases natural moisture retention and protects against prematurely aging skin. It is carefully formulated with copper, manganese, zinc and botannical extracts from the sea. (8 fl. oz.) Retail $17.95/Member price $15.25

Do you use a skin-healthy lotion every day? Especially in the parching summer months, your skin will appreciate it. You can choose from two Shaklee favorites. One is luxurious Ultra-Moisturizing
Shea Butter Cream (6 fl. oz.) Its creamy formula includes Vitamin E and moisturizes deeply, soaking into the skin to nourish and hydrate. Retail $35.55/Member $30.20

The other is lighter weight Hand and Body Lotion (8 fl. oz.) It locks in moisturizer for up to 6 hours and protects against prematurely aging skin. It contains triple-patented Vital Repair Complex with neutralizing phytic acid and provitamin B5, which is known to help strengthen nails and cuticles. It's hypoallergenic. Retail $21.30/Member $18.10

I have specials every month, as you can see from my newsletter. If you aren't on my mailing list, I'd be glad to add you. It is bi-monthly with specials shown for 2 months.

What Are You Going After?

noreply@blogger.com (Diane Pellettiere) — Tue, 04 Jul 2017 20:21:00 +0000

Want a shake that powers your active life? Shaklee can help you with that one.

Life Energizing Shake is powered by leucine to help you retain lean muscle. At the same time, it increases your energy with 24 grams of ultra-pure, plant-based, non-GMO protein. You also get those valuable pre-and-pro-biotics that work for healthy digestion. If weight is a concern, it can
help with that as well.

The Life Shake comes in both soy and non-soy. There are 4 flavors in soy plus a seasonal one called "Summer Peach", which I am quite fond of. The others are:chocolate, vanilla, strawberry and cafe latte. In the non-soy, the flavors are chocolate and vanilla. Both the soy and non-soy are available in a 15-serving canister and a 30-serving pouch. In addition there is a Shaklee 180 Smoothee Mix in Vanilla Whey - and a brand-new Vegan formula called "Plain & Simple". It has no sugar, sweeteners or flavors, so you can add what you'd like or mix it with one of the other proteins.

You can use these just as they are or try some recipes Those are at the Naturally blog - http://go.shaklee.com/naturally.

Another healthy move is to add Vita-Lea, the excellent multivitamin/multimineral, or Vitalizer vitamin strips. Vita-Lea also comes in Vita-Lea with Iron and Vita-Lea Gold for seniors (over 50). Vitalizer provides vital nutrition with a comprehensive spectrum of clinically-supported vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, phytonutrients, omega-3 fatty acids, probiotics and more in one convenient Vita-Strip. Sound good? They are - and I can vouch for that.

Wow! Special Thru May 31 - New "Healthy Woman's Pack"

noreply@blogger.com (Diane Pellettiere) — Mon, 15 May 2017 18:46:00 +0000

Yes, this does run through only May 31!

The "Healthy Woman's Pack" (#89437) is offered at savings of over $50 off the suggested retail price, which would be $192.70. Members pay $140.

A person joining gets a free membership and saves 15 to 25% on future purchases.

So what is this? The Healthy Woman's Pack is an exciting nutritional foundation for you. It includes
Vitalizer, Life Energizing Shake, OsteoMatrix and Stress Relief. What a power pack!

Vitalizer is a comprehensive spectrum of clinically-supported vitamins in a convenient Vita-Strip. These come 30 in a box. Vitalizer supports bone, heart, immune system, breast, digestive and reproductive health. There's a choice of formulas: Women, Men, Gold or Gold without K. Vitalizer Women is also excellent as a prenatal/postnatal multivitamin.

Life Energizing Shake gives you the nutrition to fuel your body well. Mixed with non-fat milk, it provides 24 grams of protein for increased energy. It includes prebiotics and one billion CFU probiotics for immune and digestive health. Leucine preserves lean muscle and achieves a healthier weight. Omega-3s (ALA) support the heart and brain. Several delicious flavors to choose from include the new Summer Peach plus a Plain & Simple variety for vegans.

OsteoMatrix helps reduce the risk of osteoporosis, the building of strong bones and teeth with a special formula of critical nutrients such as calcium, vitamins D&K and magnesium.

Stress Relief Complex is a safe path to stress relief. It contains clinically-tested ingredients designed to support a calm, more relaxed state without causing drowsiness - and can be taken daily. It also has ashwaganda, a traditional herb used to help the body adapt to stress.

As if that isn't enough, you also get a Healthy Woman's Guide with recipes, tips and great health and lifestyle information.

This offer is open to Members, Distributors & Associates as well as newcomers. It must be placed on MyShaklee.com, mobile or LA Center. Those who are joining may also go through a PWS (Personal WebSite). Also, you can add it to an AutoShip as long as it ships in May.

A Rose To All of You Super Moms...And Maybe Vitamins for a Real Treat!

noreply@blogger.com (Diane Pellettiere) — Tue, 09 May 2017 23:33:00 +0000

Happy Mother's Day!

What's this in the graphic? It shows one of the 30 daily strips in a box of Vitalizer Women. Reformulated last year, it is excellent for women - even those who need a
multivitamin before, during and after pregnancy and while nursing. You can see on the left what some of the nutrients equal in foods, such as 27 servings of almonds for vitamin E and 8 cups of peas for folic acid.

The Vitalizer Women includes the Vita-Lea Advanced Multivitamin with 800 mcg of folic acid, 200 mcg of iodine and 18 mcg of iron. Caroto-E-Omega in it includes 500 mg of omega-3 fatty acids with 280 mg EPA and 180 mg DHA. These support the heart, immune system and fetal development of the brain, eyes and central nervous system. B+C Complex provides energy and immune support. Optiflora Probiotic supports a healthy digestion.

Vitalizer is based on 12 clinical studies and a first-of-its-kind Landmark Study. You are so lucky to have that as a choice. When I had my 3 daughters, I had never heard of Shaklee. By the time a friend mentioned it to me, I was 48. However, the Shaklee vitamins and protein I took made menopause (early 50s) a breeze. I have no sisters to compare myself with, but my mother had a very difficult menopause, including a hysterectomy.

Another option is to take the Vita-Lea Iron and OmegaGuard. The Vita-Lea Iron has also been reformulated to be even better for pregnancy. OmegaGuard has the very valuable omega-3 essential fatty acids. By the way, if you are over 50, you might consider Vita-Lea Gold or Vitalizer Gold instead of the others I've mentioned.

One more suggestion is to consider the Energizing Life Shakes, which come in either soy or non-soy and in different flavors. I have taken Shaklee Shakes of different kinds for many years. What a
difference in energy and immune system support!

That gives you a lot to think about. Have a happy Mother's Day!

Let's Make a Real Eco-Difference, Starting on April 22

noreply@blogger.com (Diane Pellettiere) — Tue, 18 Apr 2017 20:10:00 +0000

I hope that date, April 22, rings a bell with you. It's Earth Day - and what a great time to increase what we do to help save the Earth and all of us on it!

Have you explored Shaklee's GET CLEAN household products? Three of them are pictured: Scour Off, Basic H2 Organic Super Cleaning
Wipes and Basic H2 Organic Super Cleaning
Concentrate

Scour Off (#00430) is a heavy-duty paste (9 oz.) for harder tasks. For instance, it will remove the toughest dried-on spills and splatters as well as baked-on foods and burned-on grease. It's
safe to use on sinks, tile, grout, ovens, ovenproof glass, stovetops, ceramic tiles, porcelain sinks and baked enamel.

What is in it? This nontoxic cleansing paste contains natural mineral abrasives and biodegradable surfactants. Its formula has no phosphates, harsh chemicals or toxic fumes. That means it won't burn your nose in the process of cleaning!

Basic H2 Organic Super Cleaning Wipes (#00302) This is a convenient, biodegradable, multitasking cleaning wipe. With 35 wipes to a container, these remove dirt, grease, grime from any washable surface. It's a no-rinse, no-residue, streak-free formula that helps prevents fogging on glass.

Basic H2 Organic Super Cleaning Concentrate (#00015) This one is hard to believe, but it really is true - and oodles of people swear by it as a cleaner. One 16-ounce bottle makes 48 gallons of super-powerful cleaner. It removes dirt, grease and grime, including oil on driveways, barbecue grills, ovens and more. It has a no-rinse, no-residue, streak-free formula. The natural, sustainably-sourced ingredients are derived from corn and coconuts. This safe formula does not contain any phosphates, dyes, toxins, toxic fumes, hazardous chemicals, fragrances or chlorine. The packaging
is recyclable. It's also available in a 64-ounce bottle (#00029).

Just so you can compare this to another product, in Nov., 2015 one bottle of 16-ounce Basic H2 was compared to Windex. It was equal to 5,824 26-oz. bottles of Windex. So you can do you wallet and the Earth a big favor with Basic H2. Now there's an incentive!

Let's Celebrate Earth Day on April 22 (and Every Day) !

noreply@blogger.com (Diane Pellettiere) — Wed, 05 Apr 2017 22:38:00 +0000

Are you holding the fate of the Earth in your hands? Yes - and so am I. Be sure you are careful to select products like Shaklee's Get Clean that clean well, but are also safe for you, your family and the Earth.

Let's look at some of the products we're so proud of:
Basic H2 - It's an organic, super-cleaning concentrate. One 16 oz. bottle makes 48 gallons of powerful cleaner. It removes dirt, grease, grime. It cleans off oil on driveways as well as the gunk on barbecue grills, ovens and more.

What's in it? Corn and coconuts! It has no phosphates, dyes, toxins, toxic fumes, hazardous chemicals, fragrance or chlorine.
#00015 - 16 fl. oz. #00029 - 64 fl. oz.

DishWasher Automatic Powder Concentrate - This 2 lb. pouch cleans 48 dishwasher loads. The powerful concentrate removes tough stains, but leaves dishes and glasses sparkling. With no chlorine or phosphates, it has an enzyme-activated formula that contains biodegradable surfactants.
#00295 - 2 lb. pouch #50407 - Colorful decorator dispenser

Fresh Laundry Concentrate - You'll love this Earth-friendly laundry detergent. Its triple concentrated formula cleans and removes tough spots. You can use it for both HE (High Efficiency) and standard washing machines. It's available with or without fragrance.
#00066 - 32 fl. oz. HE Compatible Regular (liquid) #00300 - HE Compatible Fragrance-Free
#00114 - 64 fl. oz. HE Compatible Regular (liquid)
#50414 - 1/4-oz. Pump Dispenser (32 oz bottle) #50415 - 1/2-oz. Pump Dispenser (64 oz. bottle)

This is just a little of what Shaklee offers in Get Clean household products. Check on line or ask me for a catalog to see all of the other items that you might use to celebrate Earth-Day in your home.

How Are The Hearts in Your Family?

noreply@blogger.com (Diane Pellettiere) — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 16:21:00 +0000

Yep, it's Healthy Heart Month! As you may know, heart disease is America's leading cause of death - for both men and women. Many factors can increase your risk. By maintaining already healthy cholesterol and blood pressure, you can protect your heart for many years.

What does Shaklee offer to help? Smart Heart Regimens are two ways to meet specific heart health needs. Smart Heart Blood Pressure includes: OmegaGuard to help reduce the risk of heart disease, Blood Pressure to support an already healthy blood pressure and CoQHeart to promote healthy arteries and to support energy production in the heart.

Smart Heart Cholesterol Regimen consists of: Cholesterol Reduction Complex to help lower cholesterol, OmegaGuard to help reduce the risk of heart disease and support energy production in the heart and CoQHeart to promote healthy arteries and to support energy production in the heart.

Because this is an important month for promoting heart health, may of these products may be on sale. Check with me for more information.

Other components of a healthy heart lifestyle would be eating well, exercising regularly, maintaining a healthy weight, eliminating smoking from your life, limiting alcohol consumption, reducing stress.
There are very good, fairly short articles on a wide range of health topics at a Shaklee site called "Naturally". You can even sign up to have them come to you. Want to try one? http://go.shaklee.com/8-ways-support-healthy-blood-pressure

"What's Your Favorite Product?"

noreply@blogger.com (Diane Pellettiere) — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 00:56:00 +0000

In a short interview for an on-line presentation, a Shaklee friend asked me, "What's your favorite product?" I said that it was hard to choose one, but settled on Vitalizer. It's a month's worth of exceptionally well-crafted supplements. There are 30 vita-strips, each with Vita-Lea Advanced
Multivitamin, B+C Complex, Carot-E-Omega and Optiflora - 6 capsules in all.

What do these do? "They deliver the right nutrients to the right place at the right time." There are 3 different types of Vitalizer. The blue box is "Vitalizer", the pink one is "Vitalizer + Iron" and the third is "Vitalizer Gold." It comes with or without vitamin K. That's what I take, the Vitalizer Gold with K. The Gold is for seniors, typically a man or woman over 50.

As it says on the box, the Vitalizer has 80 nutrients. It is formulated for today's healthy, active adult.
It supports healthy aging, heart health, bone and joint health, immune health, brain health and cognition, healthy vision, digestive health and physical energy. Vitalizer features "S.M.A.R.T.", which stands for Shaklee Micronutrient Advanced Release Technology.

Curious? Wondering how it would help you? The best way to find out is to give it a try.

With Shaklee's Healthy Cleanse, Feel Better in 7 Days!

noreply@blogger.com (Diane Pellettiere) — Sun, 22 Jan 2017 22:35:00 +0000

The Shaklee Healthy Cleanse Kit contains 4 supplements: 1.) Optiflora Probiotic Complex, 2.) Liver DTX Complex, 3.) Alfalfa Complex and 4.) Herb-Lax.

The Healthy Cleanse is designed to give you digestive support. It includes the 4 carefully selected supplements above plus a supporting diet plan. All this in 7 days!

The Healthy Cleanse is engineered to: help improve sleep quality, help with hunger management, support healthy digestion, help jump start weight loss, help increase focus and energy.

Optiflora helps promote healthy intestinal activity and good digestive health. Liver DTX helps to maintain normal liver function. Its key ingredients help maintain bile flow, an integral part of digestion and protest the liver from toxins. Alfalfa provides a wide variety of nutrients, including calcium, phosphorus, vitamins, chlorophyll and bioflavanoids. Herb-Lax encourages a mild cleansing action to aid the body's natural processes.

This kit contains no added artificial colors, sweeteners or preservatives.

Wellness Matters Offers Sales Galore This Month!

noreply@blogger.com (Diane Pellettiere) — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 21:56:00 +0000

For the first time, I'm offering specials through the whole month of December - and I have no restriction this time on how many you purchase!
Vita-Lea and Vita-Lea Gold are both on sale - along with CorEnergy, Stress Relief and others. Over 20 "Holiday Gift Ideas" are listed too - all of those at 5% savings. For those of you who have birthdays in December, you get your 10%
birthday bonus on everything you buy - plus the specials.

Most people got my December email in mid-Nov. with about 50 others getting the "snail mail" version of the newsletter. The list of specials went out separately at the end of November with most people getting them on email and others through the post office.

Just to make this more confusing, the new newsletter I'm sending to you comes through Shaklee. The January issue is arriving this week, though sometimes it's later in the month. Do let me know how you like it. You received it last month for the first time. If I send to you through the post office, you get a little less information than those who see it on email and click the links to extra thoughts.

There's a 180 Starter Kit offer that runs through Jan. 31. If you or someone you know is not a Shaklee member, then this is a great deal. You get a free membership along with the wonderful Shaklee 180 products, powered by leucine to support lean muscle. I will mention it again in another
email.

A Happy Diabetes Story!

noreply@blogger.com (Diane Pellettiere) — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 22:11:00 +0000

I'll quote part of this story and then give you a link so you can see a brief video presentation about it. Nice to know one can triumph over Type 2 Diabetes. This came from Rod Larkin.

"On Feb. 11, 2016, I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. Knowing that Type 2 Diabetes is nearly totally diet and weight related, I knew what steps I needed to take. #1. Lose weight. #2. Change my diet and eating habits.
#3. Exercise.

I made up my mind that I was NOT going to be a victim of poor choices and decision of my own. I get fed up seeing all the Type 2 Diabetes drug commercials on TV. There is no reason anyone with Type 2 Diabetes needs to go down that slippery slope because, over time, year after year, the condition gets worse which leads to more and stronger meds that eventually lead to insulin injection. Type 2 Diabetes is preventable and I am here to tell you --- it is reversible.

I swung into immediate action that very same day. My results as my doctor put it today --- are stunning. I just had my third set of blood work done in the last 90 days last week and saw my doctor today. In February my A1C was 8.9. It is now 5.5. I have only been taking 1 500 mg dose of metformin daily (the lowest possible dose). Today my doctor said I can quit taking the metformin and said -- 'as far as I am concerned, you are now non-diabetic, and you did this in just 3 months!'

Since January 4, 2016, I have lost 48 lbs. and my BMI has gone from 31.90 to 25.00. My diet and eating habits have changed for good. It is now effortless for me to eat the way I do and I enjoy my new diet 'lifestyle'. I eat great foods I like and enjoy and I eat LOTS of food -- and am rarely ever hungry. I was much more hungry before -- the way I used to eat, so I snacked all the time between meals and in the evening and now I don't, which is a major reason why the weight has come off and my blood sugar has dropped dramatically."

Rob goes on to suggest that you tell anyone who is a Type 2 Diabetic about his story. Many people have done this - not just Rob. Here's a video presentation: www.onechangecounts/#healthcrisis. It may take a minute for the page to load. If for some reason the Health Crisis video doesn't open, you can access it by scrolling down the menu on the left - and click on Health Crisis. This tells you what Rob did in diet, supplements, lifestyle. He says, " This is not a part-time, on again, off again program. It is a 'life style'. It's how you live on a daily basis."

Whether you're thinking of yourself or some one you care about, this is the time to look at the video and get going.