The Isa Guru...Changing Lives One Shake At a Time

Day After Surgery...Life Throws Me A Loop

2013-03-20T15:51:00.000-04:00

Morning After Surgery Shake

Sometimes life throws us a curveball, and all we can do is work our way through the challenge...That is my task starting today, the day after having surgery on my right shoulder and lower right arm/wrist. Life in the land of the one armed king! It does create some issues, adjustments and even some disappointments...and this is only day one.

Washing dishes is a whole new and humorous set of job skills. First, you have to take all the dishes out of the sink and line them up on the counter to be washed one by one. Washing a glass...I use the drain to hold glass while I do the inside of the glass, then carefully lay glass on its side and roll it around with the sponge to wash the outside. Lay sponge down pick up the glass and rinse. One pan, three glasses and two cups, wipe down the counter...25 minutes.

I need to get some fresh air and exercise, so weather permitting going to try a little walk tomorrow...that is pretty straight forward, but going to miss the familiarity of my camera slung over my shoulder at the ready.

Good or bad, when you only have one arm life SLOWS DOWN. Driving is out, there is no jumping in the car to run a quick errand...you have to make lists of what you need, and then find friends who can help you out by running errands for you, or driving you around. Things like making my morning shake and a pot of coffee take time...good news...you appreciate it more, savor it because of the effort it took to create it. So enjoyed my morning Isagenix shake today, poured it into a more decorative and festive glass, added a small sprig of mint...it tasted even better than usual because it took me serious effort to make it.

Day one of this great adventure as I adjust to living life for awhile as a one armed man...tomorrow I am looking forward to learning how to shower...not sure, but may have to put on a different shower head, one that is not stationary...have a feeling by the time I figure it all out that the shower is going to be the most enjoyable shower I have ever taken. In the mean time, this evening going to attempt my first one handed evening meal...Ed was kind enough last night to bring me in a home cooked meal from his kitchen...friends are beautiful to have.

Having Surgery Next Week

2013-03-15T23:03:00.002-04:00

Not exactly the day I was expecting to have today. Had an appointment to get the results of my MRI from earlier in the week...the long and short of those results...surgery.

So, am now full throttle involved in the task of getting ready for the event, and the aftermath...

First problem...Not going to be allowed to drive, and even once I have been cleared, not sure I will be cleared to drive a stick...I have a five speed.

Cooking is going to be another issue...like it or not, you just cannot slice veggies one handed...going to prepare pre-cut veggies on Monday for the first week of recovery, but after than, will have to get someone to come in and do that for me...for that matter, going to have to have someone running me to do errands, grocery shopping, follow up visits. Surgery living alone I am quickly realizing presents a host of issues.

Thinking I should place an emergency order with Isagenix for some of their meal bars...might be hard making shakes, and at least with meals bars I would have breakfast and lunch covered if I cannot get someone in to lend a hand. Just another unplanned expense that I do do not need right now. Someone in one of our Isagenix Facebook groups recommended I do two ounces of cleanse daily while recovering, so need to order that as well...need to check with my surgeon to make sure the cleanse would not interfere with any prescriptions I might have to have.

Called a few of my friends this afternoon...have a ride to and from the hospital, and people to check in on me for the first few days, so that is a good thing. All in all, things are falling into shape, and dealing with the news fairly well. WISH ME LUCK!

Discipline and Perseverance Beats Talent...Pondering The Way Forward

2013-03-06T17:37:00.000-05:00

Discipline beats talent...words I heard spoken on a training call last week. The speaker was explaining that discipline, steadfast adherence to your plan will win over raw talent. This got me to thinking...especially over this past weekend while I was doing another two day cleanse.

How many of us, myself included tend to fail, not because we do not have the talent to succeed, but because we find ourselves lacking the discipline to persevere when the going gets tough...especially when it comes to dieting, losing weight? It was not like I woke up one day and said, "I want to be fat". It was a process, and being honest with myself, a process that involved "lack of discipline" on my part...despite my ever expanding gut, despite the lack of energy and the lethargic reality of my life, I did what it was that I wanted to do, ate and drank what I wanted do, exhibiting zero SELF CONTROL...another way of saying I was exhibiting no self discipline.

My own journey of self reclamation is teaching me self self discipline...but what if there is more to the word, and the concept of discipline? Why was I succeeding in my dieting this time, when I had failed so many times before...the clue's to my answer could be found in looking up the word online.

Discipline as defined is systematic instruction intended to train a person in a craft, trade or other activity, or to follow a particular code of conduct or "order".

But then I read further...

Often, the phrase "to discipline" carries a negative connotation. This is because enforcement of order–that is, ensuring instructions are carried out is often regulated through punishment.

I was ALWAYS TAUGHT and TOLD, that successful dieting requires self control and discipline...what if subconsciously we fail at our diets because of our interpretation of that phrase, ""Successful dieting requires self control and discipline"? Could it be, that we see dieting AS PUNISHMENT for years of no self control? Could it be we resent dieting because it is seen as a PUNISHMENT, and could it be that I am actually succeeding this time around because I have seen my Isagenix program, the products the company has created not as dieting, but instead as a means to getting healthy? Like the old adage says, change the mental picture, change the results.

If you are lost, just stay with me another couple of minutes...

None of us are perfect, and we all put on weight for various personal reasons...poor food choices (some times voluntary, sometimes not), eating as a means to find comfort, and though we maybe do not want to admit it, eating to hide ourselves or make ourselves less attractive...think abuse. I myself looking back think I indulged myself for a few reasons...

1. I've known starvation...not hunger, but starvation. When I was a child, times were more than rough, and there were some periods of time when a few potatoes shared among seven of us, or some oatmeal was all there was for supper at night even though we had not eaten all day.

2. As a child, food was used as a weapon by my father...getting a beating was bad enough, but imagine getting a beating and then being sent to bed without supper.

3. Food was/is a emotional comfort for me...I used to hoard treats such as cookies, carefully hiding my secret stash, and then late at night under my blankets allowing myself to break off one little piece, savoring it like manna from heaven.

Looking back on all of this I can understand some things. Firstly, sitting here today I can see why I have avoided anything to do with discipline...to me, subconsciously discipline meant not just punishment, but a beating. Sitting here now, though he has been dead for some years can hear my fathers voice as he screamed across the table, "Get your ass down stairs son, I'm going to show you some discipline you will not soon forget." The word was a trigger...still is.

Looking back over these past four months, realize I am doing more than just losing weight. I am, though self assessment looking at some very hard truths, and after close examination am doing some very important things as I make changes in my life and attitudes:

1. I am understanding my past relationship with food, and in some ways redefining that relationship. Food in my life and my view of it has always existed on the far opposite ends of the spectrum...finally, through some hard work I am finding a nice comfortable middle ground that lets me love it, rather than using it as an emotional crutch.

2. I find myself redefining, or perhaps using a different word than discipline...I have always seen discipline as meaning punishment, and in turn punishment meant beatings, and therefore discipline meant beatings...is it any wonder then that I have rebelled against discipline of any sort in my life? Some would say, You need some discipline" or "You need some self discipline" and every cell in my being instantly heard "BEATINGS".

Change the mental picture, change the results.

Sorting Through Old Baggage

What triggers from your past have kept you from being successful in dieting, in losing weight, in getting healthy and happy? Could something as simple as redefining the journey be all that is needed for you to find that beautiful person who is hiding inside of you? For me, the word discipline was not working, and on some levels is still not working for me...so rather than run from dieting, I've chosen to re-frame the discussion, chosen to find words that work for me, that allow me to find the success I deserve. Some examples...

1. Successful dieting is as simple as believing in yourself (myself).

2. Self control and dedication will always see you through to your goals.

What emotional triggers are holding you back in accomplishing your goals...in dieting...in life?

Burgers Fit For Oscar!...So Good!

2013-02-24T17:10:00.000-05:00

OK...tonight everyone is going to be glued to their sofas to watch the Oscar's...well, maybe not everyone, but a lot of us. So, thought I would put up a few pictures for the perfect BURGER...maybe I should get in on the excitement and call it "The Oscar Burger"!

Start with some really good chopped meat...here I am using ground Sirloin, about three quarters of a pound worth divided into four thin patties. Once made, add your own favorite spices.

Place a generous amount of Blue Cheese on two of the patties, and take out three Portobello mushrooms, that you are going to finely chop.

See chopped mushrooms...put a generous amount of the mushrooms on top of the Blue Cheese on each of the two burgers.

Carefully place a thin pattie over the one's with Blue Cheese on them, and work them into two nice thick patties stuff with Blue Cheese and Portobello mushrooms.

Place burgers in skillet on stove top...PRETTY SIMPLE FOLKS.

Add two shots of Vodka and some worcestershire sauce...call me old fashion, but I think the little bit extra it cost for Lea & Perrins is SO WORTH IT. Take the left over chopped mushrooms and sprinkle them into skillet.

Cook burgers to your liking...I am a medium rare kind of guy when it comes to my burgers, but others tend toward medium or even medium well. The mushroom bits browning in the sauce will make a great little relish over the burger...After removing burgers, add a tablespoon of lemon juice to the mix, turn heat up and reduce...spoon over the burger.

While burgers are doing their thing on the stove top make up a nice plate of greens...myself for this one used a nice organic medley of greens, slice tomato and olives...dusted the whole thing with sea salt.

WALLA...A Burger Fit For The Oscar's!

I love sharing with people healthy foods, and a healthy way of life...I am living proof that you can eat great foods, lose weight, and get healthy. Want to join me in the journey? Call or text me at (845) 346-6523 or visit my website at www.isahealthychoice.com

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Looking Back...Looking Forward...Standing Still...Relections at 57

2013-02-23T16:55:00.000-05:00

Thursday February 21st I turned 57...As birthdays go, it was a quiet one, my time spent looking back on the past 56 years, thinking about the future while standing still in the spot that I find myself at. Life they say is a journey, a book not completed until you turn the last page.

October 6th saw me start a new chapter in my own life story...I made the decision to lose some serious weight, get healthy...four plus months later, am moving in the right direction. My waist line is down to a 34, and have lost over 30 pounds. Friends tell me I am looking good, that they cannot believe the change, not just physically, but in my attitude. Looking at myself, the changes so far have been remarkable. I find myself believing more in myself, and I believe in the product and lifestyle that is Isagenix...question is, what is next? Not just with my diet, not just with Isagenix, but for me moving forward?

Not sure of the when or where of it, but do know I have to move this year, and that is causing me a great deal of angst. Tomorrow am driving to New Jersey to look at a modular home (the new code word for a TRAILER....doublewide even). There are a lot of things to love about the trailer...the access to a clubhouse and large pool that comes with it...what I do not like about it...it's an "Adult Community" as in only those who are 55 and older can live there. Somehow, moving into such a community is almost a personal admission that I am getting older, and it is this reality that has seen me so reflective this entire week. I know my perceptions are a prejudice on my part...sure that adult communities have changed from the days when my Grandparents lived in one, when it seemed to a young man that the place was full of bent over little old men in Burmuda shorts, and little old ladies with blue hair playing bridge all day...in short, a part of me feels like moving into an "Adult Community" is a bit like being put out to pasture.

I'm 57...Feel as if I need some great grand adventure of some sort...wrap my car in Isagenix Advertising and drive around the United States visiting County and State Fairs for the entire summer would be a lot of fun...not affordable, but a LOT OF FUN! Just walking around fairs with my camera for the entire summer taking pictures and handing out free samples of Isagenix with my business card attached. Of course, if I was going to do this, would prefer to have a beautiful old (restored) vintage pick up truck pulling a vintage 16-22 foot Airstream behind it...could stop at some of the great historical sites along the way...the Grand Canyon, Sequoya National Forest...can see myself drinking a 3+ Energy Shot in front of one of those MASSIVE TREES, camping out along the ocean in California, visiting Hearst Castle again...not been there in over 30 years.

Hmmmm...."My Isagenix Great Adventure"...can almost see a coffee table book of my travels, maybe a blog journaling my adventure day by day as I travel across America. Oregon would be a MUST VISIT STATE...did you know that there are more Ghost towns in Oregon than anywhere else in America...always wanted to go photograph them, put out a book, "Ghost Towns of Oregon".

Anyone have about $200,000 I can borrow? Figure the vintage truck and Airstream fully restored are going to cost me about $100,000. Already priced wrapping a vehicle...$2,500 which is a bargain! Thinking custom plates for the truck and camper...a minor expense. Big expense...all those Isagenix samples. I am guessing on a normal non fair day would need maybe 30-40 samples, but could see myself handing out hundreds of them at a fair...Last time I attended the Ohio State Fair they were drawing crowds over the 18 days of the fair numbering millions.

OK...so maybe I need another idea...

Just know I need to find something...at 57 do not feel READY FOR THE PASTURE. Thinking that is where a great deal of my own frustration is coming from at the moment. I need to find something to do with myself other than just watch the world go by. Life was so full of adventure and spontaneity when I was 20...want a little bit of that back. Want to get a passport and take off for some exotic place...maybe volunteer on some space/place in the world where I could be a part of something bigger than myself.

OMG...Less Than $10,000!

Is this what getting older is about...suddenly waking up and finding out that the life you have has become staid and boring? Or instead, am I entering into a late life mid-life crisis? That could be it...I mean I have NEVER owned a red sports car, let along a red sports car convertible. Funny thing is, not really a red sports car kind of a guy...so would rather have a restored vintage pick up truck, though have to admit...if I could find one, would LOVE an old say 1956-1963 Bentley. Something so "Beatles" like in a car like that...have to modernize it to some degree, update the stereo system so that I can use my IPod. The car is plenty powerful enough to pull an old Air Stream around the country...back to the Airstream and traveling around America...would be pretty cool to drive around America handing out Isagenix samples from the trunk of a vintage Bentley.

Are you over 50 and finding yourself wondering "what's next"? What is your dream, what is that BIG ADVENTURE that you day dream about at work?

Dancing With Seagulls...Kingston NY

2013-02-16T01:46:00.000-05:00

A friend of mine (Ed who owns the Mountaindale Inn here in Mountaindale) needed a ride up to Kingston and I volunteered my services. As I often do, grabbed my camera and tossed it into the back seat...my only regret of the day...for some reason I did not grab my Canon L series 100-400 lens. If I'd know I would see a bald eagle on a cold day in February in Kingston, it so would have been with me. Rather that blather on about my day, thought I would share a few of my pictures taken along the way.

Over Coming Mid Winter Blahs...

2013-02-15T12:34:00.000-05:00

First, to my readers...apologize for my absence, but had to deal with some personal issues...between my physical therapy issues and a seriously bad spell of weather that has kept me indoors far more than I like, found myself in the middle of an attack of the Winter Blahs! Uggg...I am so ready for spring to arrive here in our small hamlet of Mountaindale...I need some buds popping on the branches of trees, need to see daffodils and crocus popping up through the not quite frozen ground threatening to bloom at any second. Find myself yearning for the scent of lilacs and apple blossoms as the breeze blows down Main Street.

So, as I dust off my tush and get back in the proverbial race, thought a good article would be some tips for enduring those winter time blahs/blues.

1. Plan some special indoor events. Hold a Winter Blue's party for you and a few friends, or invite quests over for dinner and maybe a movie. Whatever it is, plan some event that get you involved in FUN THINGS that will take your mind off the long cold winter, and put you in a happy space with close friends and/or family for a few hours.

2. Double down on your New Year's Resolutions...it's February, most people have already broken their New Year's Resolutions and put them away in the closet of broken promises...be different, dust off those resolutions and DOUBLE DOWN.

3. Maintain health...I know how hard it is to do this, but keeping up with our exercise programs, doing some walking, and eating healthy really pays benefits and helps chase away those Winter Time Blues. Nothing more depressing than getting on a scale and finding we are growing a winter time bulge, so don't let this happen. Exercise regularly, and consider using our nutritious and delicious Isagenix Isalean shakes. Stop rolling your eyes...I've lost almost 40 pounds so far with Isagenix, and am maintaining that weight loss in mid winter when I am usually packing on a few pounds.

4. Start planning a spring trip, or mapping out a new spring flower bed. Looking at exotic locales, or thumbing through seed/plant catalogs can really change your mood.

5. Think positive thoughts...trust me, if you can stop your stinky thinking (ST), you will find it is much easier to get through the winter blues if you can stay positive.

Have your own tips on getting through the Winter Blahs/Blues? Leave them in the comment section, and I will add them to this article.

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Preparing For NorEaster Here in New York

2013-02-08T10:45:00.000-05:00

It's official...here in our tiny little hamlet of Mountaindale here in New York, the snow has started the fly, the roads already covered with a smattering of the white stuff. Ran my errands yesterday, and in case we lose electric during the storm, I am taking the normal precautions...laptop, cell phone, and IPad mini are all being charged as I type this. Going to spend the late morning/early afternoon cleaning the apartment and putting clean sheets on the bed...and adding a few extra blankets. Other than that, there is not much I can do in the way of preparation...as long as we do not lose electric, will be fine...if I lose electric, have a small inverter to charge the cell phone and laptop, and will move into the kitchen of my apartment where I can use the propane stove and oven to stave off the cold as the temps over night with windchill are supposed to drop below zero.

In the middle of a two day cleanse here, so food is not an issue, and being on town water, have everything I need. Unless the snow gets really really bad, will try to head out for a walk later in the day and share a few photographs of the storm as it moves through our area...IT SHOULD BE FUN!

To all my friends in Isagenix who headed up to Boston for Isa University event this weekend that started today...BE CAREFUL, and if the snow is still really bad on Sunday, stay and extra day rather than try to drive home in treacherous conditions! As the old saying goes, "Better safe than sorry". If you have to be snowed in, Boston is a beautiful place to be...although not sure how much of Boston you can see from a hotel close to the airport...especially during a blizzard.

Time for me to go get my workout in and start some serious house cleaning here.

Personal Letter To Governor Christopher Christie

2013-02-07T21:35:00.000-05:00

Come on...YOU ARE WAY TO FAT!

Sometimes, think that political correctness should be thrown out the window. Also think there are times when, for trhe good of the person, we need to stop candy coating the truth.

Governor Christie... (can I call you Chris?) you may not want people making an issue of your weight, but A) as a public figure your weight and everything else about you is up for public discussion, and B) you are FAT...actually, you are far beyond FAT, you are obese as in OBESE! More importantly, as a man who would be president, or who is at least giving thought to running for president, your weight is a serious issue that voters need to look carefully at...especially when you are refusing to address said weight in a serious matter.

In In Tailored Suit YOU LOOK OBESE

You blew a gasket the other day because a doctor (a doctor to a President) was worried about you dying in office. You wondered how a woman who had never examined you could diagnos your weight issues...here is a CLUE...one does not have to be a doctor to realize you have weight issues, and the health issues and concerns that go with them. I am not a doctor here, never even played one on TV...I'm just a former FAT GUY that got thin, and I can look at your pictures and tell you have some serious weight issues...guessing here you tip the scale at well over 300 pounds, and that waist looks like it could go north of 46 inches...if I had to guess, would put it at over 50 inches. Seriously, in some of your pictures you look like a beached whale. (Tough love here Chris)

Who wants a president that cannot push himself away from the dinner table, and who wants a president that lashes out at those who point out the obvious...as in, "Hello DUDE, you are seriously FAT...get some help, go on a diet. We are an OBESE nation, and you are a very high profile public figure who could SO LEAD BY EXAMPLE! Is pulling a cookie out of your pocket on the David Letterman Show the example you want to be, or would you rather be the example who was a proud member of the Isagenix 100 Pound Club for those who have lost over 100 pounds?

My Mom was fat, loved her food just like you. She was healthy until she wasn't...she got adult stage diabetes in her late 40's. It was all down hill from there. When she died she was blind, had conjestive heart disease, and holes in her feet. Like you, she had kids...hopefully, unlike her you'll do something about your weight before it is too late. We all got to watch her die...a very long, slow painful death as everything important to her including her sight was taken away. Maybe that doctor was doing you a favor when your children heard her say that you could die in office, maybe her diagnosis from 2000 miles away will be the wake up call you obviously need. If people like her, and people like me didn't care, we would JUST IGNORE YOU, write you off as just another fat politician.

I live in New York...the state, not the city. I've offered on Twitter to help you lose weight...Isagenix works...trust me, I am living proof of it. (Posting my four month before after picture here so you can see it.) I'm far from a wealthy man, and not even a Republican, but if you really WANT TO LOSE WEIGHT, if you have the self discipline to not only go on a weight lose program but stick to it, I'll even pay for the first three months of your program, cover the costs of you entering the Isagenix "Isa Body Challenge" which is a 90 day program. What have you got to lose? I can tell you what you have to win...

You'll lose weight. You'll build some new lean muscle. You'll get healthy, have more energy, and lose that huge gut you are carrying around...Did you know for every extra pound you are carrying around that you are putting an extra four pounds of pressure on your knees? Who knows...losing the weight, the public image improvement it would bring you might even see you gaining the White House in 2016.

So come on...give an honest guy a shot here. I'm telling you the hard truth...YOU ARE FAT, and if you do not lose that weight, IT WILL EVENTUALLY CAUSE YOU SOME SERIOUS HEALTH ISSUES THAT WILL SHORTEN YOUR LIFE. Don't end up like my Mom who died before she reached the age of 66.

Study Isagenix and our 30 Day Cleanse dieting program...www.isahealthychoice.com (my associate website) When you are ready, give me a call at home (845) 693-4513 or text me at (845) 346-6523 and together we can put all those FAT JOKES to rest.

Two BIG Blog Milestones Occurred Today...The Second Being This My 100th Post

2013-01-31T20:58:00.000-05:00

I always like milestones...they represent major accomplishments, serve as important markers on the journey from here to there, even of some of those journey never fully end...such as my own life transformation that started not quite four months ago when I decided to give Isagenix a try...a decision that lead to the creation of this blog.

Today, six days short of four months into my own journey of self discovery and improvement, my blog received its 5000th unique visitors...that is pretty cool, and am very pleased to know that my story, my Isagenix testimonial has reached that many people. As a side note, those 5000 unique visitors have come from 34 nations from all around the world...you have to love the internet. It seems only fitting at on the same day "The Isa Guru" blog crossed the threshold of 5,000 visitors that I am sitting here tonight after a hard day of physical therapy penning my 100th blog post!

So, to everyone who has been so supportive as I have lost weight, found new energy, and thinned down, THANK YOU for supporting me, and for supporting this blog. My own transformation is far from over, so please keep visiting...OH...and leave a comment now and then, or ask a question!

My readers ARE THE BEST!

Sherwood Martinelli...The Isa Guru

Editorial...The Gun Debate/Comprehensive Immigration Debate

2013-01-30T23:54:00.000-05:00

Yes...this post is not about my Isagenix journey, nor about Isagenix...it is an Editorial from the author (Sherwood Martinelli) about two very important debates taking place right now in Washington, DC the outcome of which will affect all of us as Americans.

Too often, we allow such debates to take place without ever exercising our most important civil right, our "Freedom of Speech" guaranteed under the "First Amendment". It is my belief, regardless of which side of the issues you support, that we as citizens have a duty and responsibility to weigh in on these important issues. It is my belief that those who remain silent now have no right after the fact to complain (though they will) about the outcomes...our time to be heard is now. So, with that thought in mind, feel compelled to express my view on these important issues.

Comprehensive Immigration Reform

Right out the door, lets take off the pretty bow and call Comprehensive Immigration reform what it is, what it would be...AMNESTY. People who came here illegally, people who broke our laws, people who have illegally been in our country, who have been working here illegally are criminals. They are not undocumented workers, they are not undocumented citizens, and as much as those in the Latino community would like to make it so, it is not a civil rights issue, but a criminal justice/legal issue that should be dealt with, but NOT WITH AMNESTY. Let us go a step further...there is plenty of fault to go around...all those who have HIRED ILLEGAL ALIENS are criminals as well who should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

Congress, nor the President should be granting AMNESTY because of politics, and yet that is exactly what Republicans, Democrats and President Obama are attempting to do...grant Amnesty to upwards of 15 million Illegal Aliens in the hopes of gaining a political advantage in future election cycles. Even Senator John McCain admitted this when he stated on live TV when asked why now was a good time to pursue Comprehensive Immigration Reform, "Elections, elections, elections!" We forgive criminals to gain political advantage? We grant criminals Amnesty after giving them a slap on the hand in the hopes of winning votes in future elections?

If we are going to have "Comprehensive Immigration Reform" lets be fair to ALL THOSE HURT by these Illegal Aliens. Fact...Illegal Aliens yearly depress the average American worker's wages (in totality) over $200 Billion each and every year. Fact, Illegal Aliens have stolen jobs from hard working Americans...just look at the landscaping and construction industries as two prime examples. Obama has said those who have entered or stayed in America illegally should not get to go to the front of the line...I can agree with that statement, especially when it comes to American jobs. So, first step that should be taken as we walk down the path to this Comprehensive Immigration Reform...IMMEDIATELY make E-Verify the law of the land, require every employer in America to use it for every employee they have on the payroll, and make it mandatory that they immediately TERMINATE THE EMPLOYMENT of anyone found to be working in American illegally.

Yes, I am suggesting here that in a show of good to the American worker that all illegal aliens be SENT TO THE BACK OF THE LINE, that they be hired only after those in America who are wanting to work have been given the chance to work AT A FAIR WAGE. As a part of this, as a part of Comprehensive Immigration Reform, would also make it a felony to pay ANY WORKER (legal or illegal) under the table, regardless of the job. Obviously, enforcement is key, so it is suggested here that any steps toward granting illegal aliens legal status be held up for a period of no less than 24 months after E-Verify has been fully implemented and deployed in the American work force. Would guess this singular first step in the path toward Comprehensive Immigration Reform would see 2.5 million LEGAL RESIDENTS OF AMERICA returned to gainful employment who are currently unemployed.

The politicians in an attempt to appease us average Americans seem to be in agreement that these Illegal Aliens should pay some kind of a fine. It is suggested here, that said fine should fit the CRIMES (yes, that is plural). Using a fake ID, stealing someone's identity, are serious crimes...especially if you used someone else's Social Security number to open bank accounts, get credit cards, so forth and so on. Working under the table is TAX EVASION...a serious crime according to the IRS. How many illegal aliens have been driving without a license, or without insurance...from personal anecdotal evidence, my own car has been hit three times by drunk illegal aliens who had no insurance, and no drivers license. Furthermore, I know from personal experience that many illegal aliens even have fake car registrations. Surely our politicians are not going to tell us that a $500 fine WIPES THE SLATE CLEAN are they?

I am not saying here that I would oppose Comprehensive Immigration Reform, but if it is going to happen, lets be fair to all of us, and lets STOP ACTING LIKE ILLEGAL ALIENS ARE VICTIMS...fact is, many of them for many years have been predators! They have thought nothing of coming to our country illegally, thought nothing of under cutting our wages to get a job, and they think there is nothing wrong with them stealing OUR AMERICAN DREAM for themselves. So, if we are going to do this, lets do it right, and lets not REWARD CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR with AMNESTY.

Gun Control Debate...Ban on Semi-Automatic Weapons

First thing of concern to me...all this talk about the mentally ill, and creating some kind of a tracking system so that we keep guns out of the hands of crazy people. On its surface, this seems reasonable, but if you scratch that surface, it is a very dangerous and slippery slope. My question...where do you draw the line, and who makes the call? If someone was diagnosed with cancer, is seeing a therapist for depression, are they going to have their right to own a gun revoked? What about all of our veterans who have come home from fighting for our country who are suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder...are they going to have their right to own and possess a gun revoked? Is it going to be one of those things where once you are put on the list, you are on it forever? Mental illness is a very broad terminology, and see a very real risk that far too many Americans could find themselves caught up in the net Congress is contemplating casting out in the name of keeping guns out of the hands of those with Mental Illness.

Secondly, like it or not, as a general rule it is true that gun control laws will not keep guns out of the hands of criminals. Even in New York city, those of a criminal mindset know where to go, who to see to purchase the proverbial "Saturday Night Special". Not comfortable with any law that would make it easier for criminals to get armed than it is for law abiding citizens to arm themselves. Furthermore, not comfortable with restrictive laws that put citizens in a position of perhaps having to become criminals in order to arm themselves and protect their families.

I am fully against a ban on Semi-Automatic weapons. Fact is, I have lived in poor rural communities where at best, police protection is woeful. It is hard for people living in big cities to realize that in some rural communities response time once you call 911 could be an hour or longer. What if multiple criminals break into a house in such an area, said criminals ARMED AND DANGEROUS. A homeowner looking at such a risk, in my opinion, would be justified in wanting a semi-automatic weapon at hand should the need arise.

Sandy Hook was a horrid tragedy, and my heart goes out to everyone there who lost a loved one. We all know those in support of gun control can trot out a long list of similar tragic incidents in support of their argument. Even today at the Senate Hearing they trotted out former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords in an attempt to have Americans embrace limitations on our Second Amendment Rights. What happened to her was/is tragic...but, what happened to her was not done by a law abiding, sane person. Fact is, conservative estimates say there are at least 2,446,294 AR-15 Assault Rifles in civilian hands here in America. Let us say there have been 20 mass killings using AR-15's (number is probably less). Do we punish 99.999 percent of the law abiding gun owners because 1/1000th of one percent of those who were able to get their hands on said weapon used it as a weapon of MASS DESTRUCTION?

A conservative estimates says at least nine percent of Americans get behind the wheel intoxicated, drunk. Should we ban the use of cars? In 2010, there were an estimated 5,419,000 crashes, killing 32,885 and injuring 2,239,000. Of the 30,470 firearm-related deaths in the United States in 2010, 19,392 (63.6%) were suicide deaths, and 11,078 (36.4%) homicide deaths. The number of automobile deaths in 2010 are very close to but higher than gun related deaths, and the overwhelming majority of gun deaths were suicide. Based on the numbers we could easily argue that cars are far more lethal than ALL GUNS ARE. Notice I said all guns...fact is, by percentage, deaths by semi-automatic weapons is small compared to deaths caused by standard handguns or rifles...in fact, just looking at the suicide gun deaths tells us right off the top that 63.6 percent of the deaths were NOT CAUSED BY A SEMI AUTOMATIC WEAPON.

I know that some, perhaps many will disagree with me, but lets not let our government abridge our Second Amendment Rights because of a senseless tragedy. Lets not abridge the rights of 99.999 percent of the population of America because of the senseless brutality and insanity of that 1/1000th of one percent.

Getting off my soapbox.

Awesome Dinner TONIGHT! Love Isagenix Dieting Plan

2013-01-30T20:13:00.000-05:00

Ok...I love experimenting in the kitchen, tend to be a fly by the seat kind of a fellow who rarely uses a recipe when I cook. Have to say, tonight's dinner was SUPER YUMMY. My own shrimp scampi dish...

You need one skillet, and one lidded pot to boil noodles in.

Pour some Virgin Olive Oil in Pan

Juice of one whole lemon

Some capers.

Four sliced mushrooms

Three diced dried Italian Tomatoes

Handful of Shrimp

Cover and on low heat steam...

In pot, boil up some organic duck egg noodles. I know...where do you GET THEM? HERE! Trust me, the folks at Northern Farmhouse Pasta have the world's BEST PASTA, and ALL ORGANIC...to die for!

When noodles are done, place on plate. Lay on the shrimp, followed by the mushrooms, capers and tomatoes. Take drippings and add some tomato basil feta cheese, turn heat on high and thicken...pour over shrimp and pasta. Sprinkle with fresh chopped French Parsley. SO GOOD!

Think of Dieting As Hide and Seek, Lost and Found!

2013-01-30T12:53:00.000-05:00

The Day I Started 10/6/2012

It's easy to look in a mirror at the who that you over years have become and simply think the task of getting in shape, losing weight is too great a feat, and head toward the refrigerator for a morning slice of last night's left over apple pie, half of which you ate while watching the 2:00 AM rerun of Jon Stewart's "The Daily Show" on the "Comedy Channel". I know, because I have been there, have avoided almost every mirror in my house, and then my apartment that showed me more than my head, as if somehow by focusing in on only that part of me that I was not embarrassed about the rest of the world would follow suit, identify the who of me by just my face, rather than that rest of me that I could not stand, that part of me that I was embarrassed and ashamed of.

Reality is, the world does not often cooperate in our fantasies, in our masquerade of self delusion. People did see my Buddha Belly as it grew ever bigger, showing concern, sometimes in remarks that hurt, remarks that saw me grab one more chunk of meat from the grill, or help myself to another scoop of taters or Mac and Cheese at dinner. In short, I was playing hide and seek with a truth I did not want to face...I was FAT, maybe even on the verge of OBESE, and the only person who could change that reality was staring back at me in the mirror each and every morning when I combed my hair and brushed my teeth.

In the past almost four months now, a lot of changes have occurred in my life, a caterpillar slowly emerging from his cocoon, a beautiful butterfly, wings still damp who is getting ready to take flight. As I was working out today, had an Epiphany of sorts, an AH HA moment.

Me on 1/17/2013

One of my recurring themes when I share the product with others is encouraging them to lose the weight and let the beautiful person that has always been residing inside themselves to emerge. Thinking on that, pondering that child's game of "Hide and Seek" that was the game I'd been playing for far too long with myself, realized today that I was still playing that game, but in a new and wondrous way with ALL NEW RULES.

For years as the pounds piled onto my frame, the beautiful me, all the muscles there under the surface had been hidden away under mounds of fat, and now with the help of Isagenix, my coach "Andrea Hameed" and many of my Isa friends on Facebook, I am seeking out those muscles, that beautiful me, that which was lost now being found...the me that has always been there slowly emerging as the fat melts away!

All I have to do is look at statistics to know there are a lot of seriously overweight people in America, in the world...also know that a lot of those people deep down inside do not want to be fat, are playing that same old game of "Hide and Seek" that I played for too many years. Also know, that many of those people who want to find that beautiful person hiding inside are afraid to take that first step, and the next, and the one after that, fearing more than anything looking the fool when and if they fail. That fear of failure more than anything else sees them making excuses..."Dieting never works" or "I'm just naturally big boned, and besides I like myself just the way I am", the patented "everyone in my family is on the large size", and my own favorite, "I am sure your program works, but it's just too expensive, I cannot afford it!"

I know these excuses because I have used than, finding them easier to blurt out rather than facing a truth I did not want to face, hiding my own shame in excuses that deep down inside I knew were not true.

Dieting does work, but only if you are ready to dedicate yourself to the long haul journey that lays ahead. I did not pack on some 40-50 pounds of fat (almost all in my belly) in a week, a month or even a year...it was a long process that happened over years, even decades. Expecting to diet for a month, two or even three and reclaim my former self is unrealistic. Furthermore, dieting is only a part of the pathway that leads to success...getting to where you want to go requires lifestyle changes, requires committing to actually EXERCISING, being active. Most of all, finding the real you that you've lost over a period of years take faith, dedication and belief...it also takes STUBBORNEST, that refusal to accept anything but the new course and reality you have set for yourself despite the naysayers bent on seeing you fail.

I live on a limited budget, and it took me far too long to realize that I could not afford what not getting healthy was costing me. When I woke up, saw lost life opportunities resulting from my weight, when I woke up to the shame and guilt I carried around because of my Buddha Belly, when I started looking for ways to find the money to GET HEALTHY because I wanted it, I found out that I could afford to try Isagenix...as I watched inches and pounds melting away, watched the new me emerging, found the money to STAY THE COURSE to continue on a path that was working.

I used to stop at a fast food place a couple times a week, grab a couple of burgers, some fries, a super sized Coke, always telling myself I deserved it, or making it OK because I was hungry. If I were out and about and there was a Panera's or Starbucks on the route too and from, I would treat myself to a Grande something something, and oh those danish always enticed me...sometimes one was just not enough, so would buy two. Pull into a gas station for a fill up, and how could I not grab a Snickers Bar, or a Pay Day? The cost in pounds, and in CASH adds up quickly. Looking back at those times, finally being honest with myself after years of denial, realize I need to be truthful..."I DID NOT WANT TO AFFORD Isagenix's OR ANY OTHER DIETING PROGRAM"...what would have meant looking in that mirror and admitting truths I was not ready to admit.

The old saying "You can drag a horse to water, but you cannot make them drink" is so very true. I can introduce you to Isagenix's, can show my own before and right now pictures and prove that their "90 Day Challenge" can and does work...but if you are not ready, if you are wanting to wallow in your shame, guilt and denial, then the program I believe, nor any other dieting plan is going to work for you. But, if you are ready to make changes, if you are willing to do the work, if you are ready to become that beautiful person that has always been hiding inside yourself, then lets take the journey together.

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The Ebbs and Flows of Losing Weight, Getting Healthy

2013-01-26T16:28:00.000-05:00

Being honest with myself, I allowed myself over a period of years to get VERY unhealthy. My cholesterol was high, I was overweight to the point of being almost but not quite obese, had no energy, and was on a downhill track mentally, emotionally and physically. As the years unfolded, as I grew older, being honest, I sort of gave up, stopped trying, and chose to ignore the signs that I needed to reassess some issues in my life, especially where my weight was concerned. It's painful to catch a glance of yourself in the mirror and realize how much the body staring back at me resembled that of "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" of TV fame...can we say eight months pregnant carrying what looked like triplets. I felt shame on the inside, while on the outside pretended to the world that I was fine, and when someone brought up my weight, found a convenient excuse in my gall bladder surgery, telling them keeping the weight off since that surgery was almost if not impossible.

In ten days I will have been on my Isagenix program for exactly four months, and as anyone and everyone who knows me, sees me can vouch for, the results are nothing short of astounding. I started the program back on October 6th weighing 193 ON A GOOD DAY. My gut hung over my 38-40 waist pants by several issues, I looked fat and out of shape, and could not walk up the flight of stairs to my apartment without huffing and puffing. 110 days into this journey to a new me, my gut is not gone, but the HUGE BUDDHA BELLY has shrunk to a point where if I were pregnant, I would have just started showing...no disrespect to my women readers in that comparison. I have more energy than I have had in years, and over all feel a lot more positive, and better about myself.

Me BEFORE STARTING ISAGENIX

That said, the journey has had its ups and downs, the proverbial ebbs and flows that see you on certain days doubting yourself, even considering giving up as those voices in your head say, "What are you wasting your time for, give up on this folly and go raid the refrigerator. Perseverance...one step at a time, working the program even when you do not want to...that at times is the hardest task of all, especially when you find yourself on a plateau, seeing no results for days, even weeks on end despite how hard you are trying. In short, yes there have been DARK DAYS, been times when I wanted to give up, walk away and just give up. What I have learned, is overcoming those obstacles, sticking to it when every part of you is wanting to give up is the difference in those who FAIL AT DIETING, and those who succeed.

Ebbs and flows, ups and downs...let's be honest, there are days when I fell off the proverbial wagon and in a big way. In my 110 days, Halloween has come and gone, celebrated a day of feasting at Thanksgiving, and then ran rushing head long into the Christmas/New Years holidays. Trust me, more than once I far exceeded my caloric intake, missed my workout, and every time I did it showed when I got on the scale...but I did not give up, did not beat myself up. Instead, this time forgave myself and would get up in the morning and get right back on the proverbial horse, go back to working the program that was improving my health, and my life. That dedication and perseverance is paying dividends...for the first time since maybe 1980 (32 years ago) my weight (on a good morning weigh in) is down under 165, and I am so looking forward to that day very soon when I get on the scale and weigh in at under 160.

Dieting is not easy, and any one who tells you differently is lying to you. Dieting is a journey, not something done successfully with long term lasting changes in a few days, a few weeks or even a couple of months. It took those of us who got fat/obese years to get there, and the journey back to health, back to the ME we want for ourselves cannot be rushed...but take it from me...the work, the occasional self doubts, the worries of failure, the ebbs and flows are WORTH IT!

The NEW ME EMERGING

If you are serious about losing weight, are wanting to reclaim that beautiful you that is hiding inside, and are ready to do the hard work, ready to work the program, lets talk...I can coach anyone to success if they are willing to dedicate themselves to the work that lays ahead on their journey to victory and success.

The Isa Guru-Sherwood Martinelli

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Is That Diet Coke Killing You? Potential Health Risks of Diet Soda

2013-01-25T13:35:00.000-05:00

I used to be a Coke addict, and years ago when I dated a diabetic became quite the consumer of Diet Coke…Jack & Coke being my beverage of choice on a night out, and icy cold Diet Coke there to quench my summer thirst when mowing the lawn. My attitude and love for Diet Coke, and for sodas of all types started changing long before I started following my Isagenix Dieting plan…simply stated, I avoided it, used it as a special treat. There was nothing specific, just sensed that drinking 2, 3, 4 even 5 bottles or cans of Soda Pop a day could not be good for me, so adopted the advice found in the adage, “All things in moderation.” As time went on, as various reports suggested some very serious potential risks in Diet Soda, have all but cut out any consumption of Soda Pop of any kind, so not necessarily beating up on just Coke…it just happened to be my pop of choice. One should be asking themselves, “Is my consumption of Diet Soda killing me?”

A bold question, but let’s explore some of the potential risks found in consuming diet soda.

I view diet soda as something you need to eliminate from your diet. It's a peeve of mine. Many people enjoy diet soda, feel it is a “freebie” because it contains zero calories (not exactly true). What many people fail to realize: diet soda can be very detrimental to their health.

Why is diet soda unhealthy? Let me count the ways!

Neurotoxin

A neurotoxin is a substance which inhibits the functions of neurons. Neurons are found throughout the brain and nervous system, and the function of these unique cells is critical for a variety of tasks, ranging from autonomic nervous system jobs like swallowing to higher-level brain function. Neurotoxins can work in a variety of ways, with the danger of exposure varying, depending on the neurotoxin involved and the dosage.

In some cases, neurotoxins simply severely damage neurons so that they cannot function. Others attack the signaling capability of neurons, by blocking releases of various chemicals or interfering with the methods of reception for such transmissions, and sometimes telling neurons to send false signals. A neurotoxin may also destroy neurons altogether.

So why discuss neurotoxins in the same article with diet soda…in a word, which acts as a neurotoxin. Imagine destroying or severely damaging your brain and nervous systems neutrons every time you drink a can of diet pop! Don’t know about you, but that sure gives me cause for pause when I find myself craving a can or fountain Coke. If you explore the breakdown of aspartame in your body, the news gets worse.

Aspartame

Made from L-aspartyl-L-phenylalanyl-methyl-ester, aspartame is 200 times as sweet as sugar and contains negligible calories. Once in the human body, aspartame breaks down into phenylalanine, aspartic acid, and methanol. Methanol is a wood alcohol poison that, when heated above 86 degrees Fahrenheit (the human body temperature is 98.6 degrees), converts to formaldehyde. Aspartame is also an excitotoxin that builds up in the brain, and can excite brain neurons to the point of cell death.

Let us explore further the dangers associated with Diet Soda of which there seem to be far too many…especially as our nation faces a serious national obesity crisis. Diet Soda Causes Headaches and Other Symptoms…enter yet another newer artificial sweetener that comes with a host of potential negative health effects including headaches/migraines.

Sucralose (Splenda)

Sucralose may be a trigger for migraines, according to a study published in the August, 2006 issue of “Headache: Journal of Head and Face Pain.''

Some concern has been raised regarding the effect of sucralose on the thymus, reports TripAtlas.com. The thymus is a small organ in the upper chest that helps a person's body make white blood cells during childhood.

Sucralose may also intensify sugar cravings, increase appetite, and trigger insulin release.

Sucralose is relatively new on the market place in the big picture of artificial sweeteners, its first use in Diet Soda its use in RC for your trivia buffs. Most of the studies being done are being paid for by the sweetener industry itself, so they have a vested interest in singing Sucralose praises, rather than fully exploring the risks associated with it. Another tidbit for you trivia fans out there…many artificial sweeteners are not calorie free!...seems the fillers contain calories, but the FDA allows companies to claim zero calories if the packet contains less than 5 calories. So much for truth in advertising when it comes to artificial sweeteners put into diet soda.

All Soda is Acidifying…Acid Reflux Anyone?

NEWSFLASH everyone…soda is made up with a number of ACIDIC CHEMICALS…yes, I said CHEMICALS, acidic ones. In fact, soda is one of the most acidic substances ingested by human beings, and WE DO IT WILLINGLY. Acids in the diet soda we drink carry some very serious health risks such as demineralizing the bones and teeth, and can lead to both fractures and osteoporosis. Furthermore, acid in our bodies can cause other health conditions such as corrosion and inflammation of body tissues…overly acidic bodies will not appear as youthful and beautiful…in short, it will contribute to you LOOKING OLDER. Most important of all in my opinion…CANCER THRIVES IN AN ACIDIC ENVIRONMENT!

Diet Soda is Caffeinated

I know, so is coffee…as I stated before, “All things in Moderation” and caffeine can be harmful if we are consuming to much of it. Fact is, many diet sodas contain the addictive artificial stimulant that is CAFFEIN! Caffeine can tax our liver and hamper its ability to CLEANSE and FILTER toxins! Did you also know too much caffeine can trigger stress hormones which can result in WEIGHT GAIN as well as CHRONIC STRESS! Lastly, caffeine is a diuretic which dehydrates our bodies…maybe reaching for water is a better health choice?

Diet Soda INCREASES RISK of Obesity…OMG!

Let’s cut to the chase…A University of Texas Health Center study made some startling findings testing the link between diet soda and obesity.

Obesity risk increased as followed:

26.5 percent for people drinking up to ½ can of diet soda per day, and 24 percent for regular soda drinkers consuming up to one can per day

54.5 percent for one to two cans of diet soda per day as opposed to 32.8 percent for those drinking the same amount of regular soda

57.1 percent for people drinking more than two cans of diet soda per day as opposed to 47.2 percent for people drinking the same amount of regular soda.

My reading…drinking soda of any kind contributes to obesity, but drinking diet soda increases your risk of obesity more than drinking regular caloric soda containing sugar or high-fructose corn syrup does!

These are just some of the potential risks of drinking diet soda, but there are others such as increasing your toxic load (diet soda contains carbonated water, artificial coloring, phosphoric acid, potassium benzoate, citric acid) which places toxic load on your liver, and some studies even suggest consumption of diet soda could increase your risk of heart disease. With all these associated health risks, maybe it is time for you to ask yourself…is that icy cold diet drink worth the risks? Next time you want a diet soda, consider reaching for an icy cold glass of water instead…your body will thank you for it.

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Be Leary of ViSalus BMW Promise!

2013-01-24T23:41:00.000-05:00

What is Not To Love?

In the act of FULL DISCLOSURE...I am an Isagenix Consultant, have been using Isagenix products since October 6th of 2012...they work for me, I have lost some 25 plus pounds, and a whole lot of body inches in their Isa Body Challenge. Am new to the company, so not currently making fist fulls of money, and in fact am spending more eating healthy, losing weight and getting fit than I am currently making...I do this because THE PRODUCT WORKS. I also happen to believe in the business framework of the company, and have plans to build my own Isagenix business into some serious income over the coming months and years. I also am 57 years old, am a bit cantankerous, and tend to read the fine print where others do not...which brings us to ViSalus and their shiny little bling used to entice people to sell their product...specifically, their Black BMW!

Much like some of ViSalus's product claims, something in the BMW claim seemed just to enticing. We have shakes, ViSalus has shakes...their shakes cost less, but upon closer examination, you begin to understand why...at best as a stand alone item, their shakes are a snack at 90 calories, while ours at 240 calories and 23 grams of protein are a meal. To make their shakes a meal, you have to start adding stuff...some of that stuff NOT VERY HEALTHY. IE, go look at how many of their recipes for shakes include the use of Jello Pudding (I know, an American staple)...that pudding contains various ingredients that I consider toxic, as well as gelatin...Gelatin is made from animal hooves, not exactly what I want to be putting into a supposedly HEALTHY SHAKE...your mileage may vary.

Now a BMW is a very ENTICING PERK...I know, I drive one. A beautiful cream colored BMW 325I...it is posh, and I love driving it. Obviously, suddenly finding myself drinking shakes, cleansing and getting healthy, I wanted to find out before I got to far in just what this BMW offer the competition was offering entailed...HEY, I'm human, would not mind having TWO BMW's, one off white, the other black...can see the custom plates now, "MINE" and MINE2".

Being curious, I did a Google search for, "ViSalus Bimmer Club" in my quest to know all about the opportunity. You can read what I read here. Seems that there are some SERIOUS STRINGS attached to the ViSalus Bimmer offer, especially considering the fact that they in no way shape or form are giving you a Bimmer, are NOT guaranteeing the payments for said Bimmer, and make it clear they in no way shape or form are going to help you get said Black Bimmer.

The decision to acquire a new or used BMW vehicle is solely the responsibility of the Distributor in consultation with BMW, dealer or lessor. Any contract signed by the Distributor is exclusively between said Distributor and BMW.

ViSalus Sciences will not guarantee any purchase or lease payments and cannot offer any advice as to the Distributor’s ability to finance said vehicle.

SEE ALSO...

2. Participant understands that Participant is not obligated to purchase or lease a BMW vehicle. If Participant does purchase or lease a BMW vehicle, Participant acknowledges that he/she will, at all times, be personally and solely responsible for the payment to BMW of all purchase or lease amounts and/or any other amounts relating to such purchase or lease of a BMW vehicle. Participant further understands that ViSalus will not: (a) participate in any negotiations regarding Participant’s purchase or lease of a BMW vehicle; (b) sign (in any capacity whatsoever) the purchase or lease agreement, or any other documents, relating to Participant’s purchase or lease of a BMW vehicle; or (c) be liable in any way whatsoever to BMW (or any BMW affiliate) for any financial or other obligations relating to Participant’s purchase or lease of a BMW vehicle. ViSalus’ only obligation with respect to Participant’s purchase or lease of a BMW vehicle will be to pay Participant’s bonus directly to Participant in such amounts and for such periods of time as described in the Program Guidelines.

The above is copied RIGHT FROM ViSalus literature...in short, they are saying it is your, the distributor's, responsibility to negotiate the purchase of your Bimmer with a BMW dealer, and further, they in no way shape or form will guarantees the purchase and/or the lease payments...OUCH! How can that be? Again, read the fine print...I'll make it simple...if you reach position A, there is no guarantee that you will stay there. What happens if say three of your downline drop out, or stop ordering because it's summer vacation, and because of this you fail to meet the qualifications of position A that got you qualified for those Bimmer payments....UHHHHHH, can you say, "SCREWED"...that's right, you are left high and dry until you RE-QUALIFY, which means you are left scrambling to make that car payment!

Now I am sure there are some ViSalus reps who have gotten that Black BMW, and stayed qualified, actually were successful over a period of time in having ViSalus give them the money to make the payments until the loan or lease was paid off. However, being a betting man here, also betting there are many ViSalus reps, even former reps that got sucked into a situation they did not fully understand, who bought or leased a BMW, and then lost it! How many of those who lost thier BMW's also lost their good credit rating in the process...I cannot answer that last question, but would love to talk to those who found themselves on the short end of the ViSalus Bimmer Club enticement about the long term financial opportunities found with Isagenix.

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Five Great Tips For Busting Through Dieting/Fitness Plateau

2013-01-22T13:08:00.000-05:00

Water Does a Body Good!

For anyone who has gotten serious about getting fit, losing weight, and building some lean muscle, we have all reached one of those Plateau’s…you know the one where no matter what you do, you find your weight stubbornly staying right at whatever it is, no matter how faithful you are to your program. A Plateau is not only frustrating, but often time discourages us, sees many folks beginning to back slide and fall off their program or diet. The next time you are at a plateau, here are FIVE GREAT TIPS to bust through it and climb to the next level as you reach for and attain your goals.

1. Sometimes, we just need to change our caloric intake for a few days, shake it up as they say. You might be eating a bit too much, or perhaps you need to eat a bit more…just for a few days to get out of your routine, keep the body and its systems a bit off balance. Fact is, internally we will adjust to whatever our caloric intake is, so if you are at a plateau change everything up a bit, adjust the ratio of fats/carbs/protein and see if this temporary change in diet jumpstarts the weight loss again.

2. Cleanse your system…I have found when I plateau the best way to bust on through to the other side is to schedule and extra Isagenix 9 Day Cleanse into my monthly routine, and increase my water intake. When you think you have drank all you can take, it is time to reach for another glass…or two!

3. When was the last time you checked your portion sizes? We all seem to be obsessed with weighing ourselves when dieting, but what about weighing our portion sizes. I know for myself that I tend to get away from this part of my routine, and suddenly realize that piece of steak over time has gotten bigger and bigger, the side of noodles WAY MORE THAN I AM ALLOWED. So if you are in a plateau get that food scale out and double check your portion sizes!

4. Do some strength training…I am not a big one for weight training, but lifting weights (even small amounts with more repetitions) helps build more lean muscle, and muscle burns calories! So, head to your local sporting goods store and invest in a couple of dumb bells, or purchase a set of ankle weights for when you go out walking!

5. Change up your workout! Walk faster, or increase your distance and time. Maybe skip the walk, turn on some music and DANCE for half an hour instead. New different workouts are going to work different muscle groups, so don’t be afraid to improvise!

Plateaus can be short in duration…a matter of days or weeks, but they can also be long in duration sometimes lasting months. Do not get discouraged, stay focused on your goals, and CONTINUE WORKING YOUR PROGRAM!...the worst thing you can do is give up and then have to start all over again! Keep tweaking your routines, make little changes until you find the combination to get you past the plateau and moving forward again.

If you are wanting to lose weight, get fit and lean, please feel free to text me at (845) 346-6523 so we can chat, or get started today on your own Isagenix 30 Day Cleanse by visiting: www.isahealthychoice.com

Wanting To Lose Weight? What Isagenix Can Do For You!...A Picture Worth 1,000 Words

2013-01-21T23:30:00.000-05:00

Less than four months ago I had a HUGE Budda Belly. Thanks to Isagenix, their Isa Body Challenge, and their 30 Day Cleanse dieting program, I am fast becoming a new, happier healthier person, and so can you. Visit www.isahealthychoice.com or text me so we can chat. (845) 346-6523

Women and Network Marketing...guest author Andrea Hameed

2013-01-15T09:39:00.004-05:00

Thank you to my up line coach and mentor for this well written and timely post on women in network marketing...if you are a stay at home mom, or a woman tired of being stuck in a dead end job that is not taking you where you want and deserve to go, please consider joining my team.

Call or text me today at (845) 346-6523

Why Women Make the Best Network Marketers

About 80% of network marketers are women. Having more control of our time, flexibility in our schedules is what is key to us. A lot of our drive and goal comes from wanting to be financially independent while we raise a family. We are able to create a sisterhood of like minded women who have the same goals, the same drive, the same spirit. We become part of women's group on social media sites and we share our hobby's, our recipes, our joy and our sorrow while we join together in building a business.

We are familiar with home parties, having grown up in the Tupperware, Avon and Pampered Chef party generation that we know how to go out and support other women who are looking to grow a business to help keep us financially free. We as women do what we are best at - we know how to have a party and we know how to socialize. We are motivated by the word "discount", "sale", "wholesale" and this is one of the key foundations to the MLM advantage. Women love to buy - plain and simple. Getting it cheaper is a great plus.

We have to work the business to be successful, as in all other businesses but, we go about it differently than men. We don't think about this business as a sales business but instead use terms like getting referrals versus getting leads. Sharing the product versus selling a product. If you have a spouse that is supportive of you in your endeavor you are even more fortunate as you have time to go to more seminars, go to trainings and network yourself all over. If you are in it solo you build the sisterhood to support you to build.

Besides the wonderful products of Isagenix and for me it was either chocolate or vanilla, Isagenix gave me a vehicle that I could steer while I did my other jobs. For me it is freedom to be who I am and not compromise any other part of my life. I have not only built a business, I have built a network of friends and acquaintances from all over the world. People that I probably would never have met.

I love what I do and would love other women to become part of my team.

Please try this free shake sample and let me know what you think. I would like to have you join me in this venture.

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Lost....Isalean Bar....Reward Offered For Safe Enjoyment

2013-01-15T00:17:00.000-05:00

Old DeSoto...WOW

I woke this morning after the conclusion of my "Isa Guru 9 Day Cleanse Challenge" in great spirits, anxious to enjoy my first Isalean shake after the two day Deep Cleanse that ended the challenge. Looking out my window as I relished my shake, realized it was a perfect day for a walk...no; not just a walk, a jaunt...more than that, not quite a hike, maybe a half hike, sort of like someone who does a half marathon before participating in a full out marathon. Beautiful billowy white clouds looking like marshmellow fluff floating acoss the intense blue sky, their bottoms a steely gray, as if they were thinking about, but had not yet made up their minds to be a storm. The temperature almost balmy, especially for a day in the middle of January...you know the kind of a day it was, one of those rare days in the middle of winter when you can ditch the heavy winter coat, put on shorts and a thermal hoodie. The kind of a day where you almost have a duty to get outside and frolic.

Finishing my Isalean shake, I was STOKED, convinced it was my duty to God and country to throw on some hiking shoes and go out for an adventure in the great outdoors...skipping my shower, I got right too the task at hand, getting dressed and gathering the necessary items for my great adventure...

Camera...check

Belt mounted lens case with zoon lens...check

Knit hat...check

e+ Energy Shot...check

Apartment keys...check

Realizing I was probably going to still be out scouting the countryside come lunch time, decided I should take one of my Isalean Bars with me...this was a special day, so grabbed one of my FAVORITES...the one sure to bring a smile to my face.

It was a beautiful day outside, I was anxious to head out, in a hurry...previous experience should have told me this was not wise, but come on, this WAS A PERFECT DAY!...it was as if Mother Nature herself was beckoning me to come commune with her. So, checking my gear one last time I pulled the door shut on my apartment, descended the flight of stairs and stepped out onto Main street of our small wee hamlet to greet the sun shining down on me...yes, it was a PERFECT DAY for a half hike, something more than a walk, or a jaunt, a sojourn of sorts to be one with the earth.

I walked up the street, made a left onto Post Hill Road, made another left and headed up to our Rail Trail...always a good start for such an aventure, it's path through time providing numerous opportunities to head off in different directions with each eventually ending up at the same final destination. I was a man with a plan...or perhaps a goal, or maybe I just wanted to take the day off and go out and enjoy such a beautiful day, a day that we do not often see in the midst of a cold, dark desolate winter...as I briskly strolled down the path...no, it was more than a stroll, my stride had purpose and conviction to it. It was a beautiful incredible January MONDAY, and I was blowing off work and going on a half hike. As the Blue's Brothers would say, I was on a mission!

About two miles and a few pictures into this quest a challenge, or was it a canundrum arose...I was thirsty, in need of water. I went through my various and assorted pockets...OMG...how could I have not remembered to put a bottle of water on my check list?

There was that brief moment, but then training and experience took over, my time in Boy Scouts and the Navy bringing two quick thoughts to mind...A) Don't panic, and B) Be prepared...have to love that Boy Scout Motto. As these two thoughts were solidifying in my mind, up the trail on the left I spyed a ancient rock face with a sparking new crop of icecles inviting me to harvest one or two. I quickly plucked and ate a couple of small ones, then grabbing a larger one in my gloved hand continued down the path my thirst quenched, a disasterious and quick end to my half hike avoided.

I hiked up and down hills, wondered off the trail scampering over slippery rocks to explore this and that, snapping a picture here, picking up an old broken bottle there to hold up to the sun as I admired the color and sparkle seen in the ancient, long discarded glass. I veered to the left, meandered to the right, always in a round about way heading in the right direction, not a care in the world.

Somewhere around 1:30 in the afternoon judging by the position of the sun, I realized all this physical excertion had me feeling in need of sustinance. It was at almost this precise moment of mental clarity that my steps had brought me to the edge of a small babbling stream, a rather large stone (probably a long ago relic left behind during the ice age) that was remarkably suited for sitting offered me a perfect place to enjoy lunch, wash it down with some icy cold water as it made its way down from the mountains that surround our area.

I tamped down the snow around the boulder...had decided it was far to big to be called just a stone. Carefully laid my camera and other gear in a safe dry place, cupped my hands and had a generous drink of the icy water, reached into my pocket for my Isalean Bar...it was not in the pocket I had put it in. Assuming I had mistaken which pocket in which it had been placed, I began methodically checking all my other pockets of which there were many. Alas, the search over and complete, a sad realization took hold...somewhere along the way in all my trapsing here and there, my beloved Isalean Bar had slipped out of my pocket, was gone!

Now I know what you are thinking..."Sherwood, its just an Isalean Bar, you can get another."

No, you don't understand...this was not just another Isalean Bar, it was my favorite Isalean Bar, a Chocolate Cream Crisp Isalean Bar, the finest in the land, a delicious low glycemic meal alternative beyond compare! With tears in my eyes I realized my Chocolate Cream Crisp Isalean Bar was gone, even worse, LOST, alone somewhere in the woods, abandoned and left to fend for itself. How could I have been so careless? MY GOD, what had I done...a poor, defenseless yet delicious Chocolate Cream Crisp Isalean Bar laying there, out in the woods, exposed and alone!

Gathering my gear, a bit desolate...AND HUNGRY, I carried on, completed my half hike...I had to, it was a duty bestowed upon me, but throughout the rest of my great adventure, my Isalean Bar was never far from my thoughts, my pangs of hunger a constant reminder of my carelessness. As the crescent moon hoovers in the cloudy night sky above I find myself worried about that poor bar, wondering if it will be all right, if it will get its chance to fulfill its own destiny of bringing a taste delight to the lips of some fortunate soul, providing them with a nourishing meal in the shape of a bar?

So if you find my beloved Isalean Bar, tear apart the protective water proof foil pack and enjoy your reward.

Are You Drinking Enough Water?

2013-01-13T21:06:00.000-05:00

As much as I sing the praise of Isagenix, and give it a great deal of the credit for my own weight loss, I could not have done it, seen the success I have seen if I had not greatly increased my own daily water intake. Did you know that you are mostly water? When you're born your body is about 78% water by weight. By the time you're an adult this number drops to around 50-61%.

Drinking enough water each day is a key step in wellness & detoxification. You need to drink 1/2 of your body weight in ounces of water a day; more if you get your sweat on! (i.e. someone who weighs 160 pounds needs to drink 80 ounces of purified alkaline water a day) Do yourselves a favor, and start properly hydrating your body! Drink water!

If you would like to know more about Isagenix send me a text at (845) 346-6523 and lets chat. Would you like to try a sample Isalean Shake? www.isafreesample.com

Last Leg of Nine Day Cleanse...Feeling Great at End of First of Two Days of Deep Cleansing

2013-01-12T19:36:00.000-05:00

Love This Pic

Myself and several of my Isa friends have been participating in a Isagenix 9 Day Cleanse to jump start our new year weight and fitness goals. As a part of that cleanse, there are two two day deep cleanses...on the first day of the second of these, and it has been a great day, with tomorrow ending both the two day cleanse, as well as the "Isa Guru 9 Day Cleanse Challenge. Wish I had a magic wand, could wave it and have all 18 of those who committed to this challenge here with me on Monday morning to share that first shake after our two day Deep Cleanse...that is going to taste so good.

I've added the BBB (Bedtime Belly Buster) to my own routine. Being under 170, and taking a hard look at myself, realize the biggest hurdle for me yet to get over is fully ridding myself of the Buddha Belly that has been with me for decades, a Buddha Belly that in the last few years had grown to an alarming size...hoping that the BBB will help me get over that last major hurdle as I hone in on my next major goal of losing enough weight to tip the scales at under 160. The BBB is pretty simple...each night at bedtime I take one scoop of our IsaPro Whey Protein, and one scoop of calcium, mix with four ounces of warm water and chug it down (not the most delicious concoction)...that's it, nothing earth shattering, the program working (hopefully) while I sleep.

Just a Chickadee

That said, it will take more than just drinking product to lose the last of the weight, to get rid of my Buddha Belly, and tone up...that requires WORK...as in actually exercising in some fashion or another. Today was a good day where exercise (aerobic) is concerned. I headed out the door with my camera around 1:30 this afternoon after I'd done my second portion of "Cleanse for Life". Had my camera (eight pounds), a bottle of the new e+ Energy Shot, one bottle of water, and three pound ankle weights...I know, daring! Can here some of my fellow cleansers, "You ANIMAL you!"

Note*...the new e+Energy Drink is amazing...drank it down at the halfway point of my walk when I turned around to head home, and about four hours later am still full of energy and feeling motivated.

This Caught My Eye

Got home at just after four, so not quite, but close on to three hours out and about...distance wise, guessing I probably walked about six miles...not a lot of distance considering how long I was out doors, but also got a few pictures that I was happy with, so an A+ walk in my book. once inside, did my third Cleanse for Life, and about to do my last of the day. Two Isa Flush about an hour before bedtime, then just before bed the Belly Buster, and leaves me with just one more day and I will have successfully completed the 9 Day Cleanse Challenge...WOOT WOOT!

Monday will be a big day...will take my measurements for the 90 Day Challenge, total up just how many body inches I have shed on the last 90 plus days...will also get on the scale and take a tally and report these to the folks at the Isa Body Challenge as soon as I can get someone to take new pictures of the NEW ME. Not so much an ending, but rather the completion of one chapter, and the beginning of a new one. Will be interesting to see what the next 90 days of my Isagenix journey has in store for me.

STAY TUNED...

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Dieting Is Hard Enough, Imagine Finding a Program That Works and is Kosher!

2013-01-10T00:04:00.002-05:00

Though not so much in the winter time, the area that I live in all year around has a very large Jewish population during the summer months, many Jewish families coming up for the season to a summer home, or one of the numerous bungalow camps that dot Sullivan County. Though our small hamlet of Mountaindale has a population of just over 500, we boast both a Synagogue and a Yeshiva in our community. In my two years plus years in this community, have made many wonderful friends in the Jewish community, and through them have learned a great deal about the term Kosher, especially when it comes to food and food presentation. (Historical record of vanishing Bungalows)

I'll admit, being a Midwestern farm boy, I would have difficulty following a Kosher diet, but would think it a far easier task if I had been raised in the Jewish religion. As example, one should not ever have diary with meat...gulp, that sure would ruin my cheeseburger cooked out on the grill, and my wanting multiple meats at the same meal would be a no-no as I understand it. Seriously though, a Kosher diet, the way many in the Jewish community prepare their foods is steeped in both ritual, and the Torah...the laws pertaining to food are spelled out in the Torah in the book of Leviticus. Some of the basics would include:

Red meat is only considered kosher from animals that chew their food and have cloven hooves, such as cattle, lambs or goats. Under Jewish dietary laws, fish with scales are considered healthy. Fish without scales, such as shellfish, are to be avoided.

Duck, turkey and goose are allowed on the Kosher Diet. Eggs are only allowed if the bird is raised kosher. Dairy is only allowed from a cow that is raised kosher. Cheese must be made with vegetable-based enzymes. Only unleavened and unprocessed cereals and grains are considered kosher.

Meat and poultry must be slaughtered according to kosher standards to be allowed on the Kosher Diet. To be considered kosher, the animal must have no imperfections and must be slaughtered in a humane manner by a sharp knife with no imperfections. After an animal is slaughtered, it is sprinkled with salt to draw out the blood because blood is not kosher.

When eating on the Kosher Diet, separate serving dishes and utensils much be used for meat, fish and dairy. Most individuals on the Kosher Diet will have two sets of dishes and utensils, one used for meat meals and one used for dairy-based meals.

If followed correctly, with the inclusion of fresh fruits and vegetables and portion control, the Kosher Diet can be a healthy diet. For some individuals, following a Kosher Diet provides a more meaningful relationship between the food and the body.

I am sharing this because I myself wanted to know a bit more about the word Kosher (Kashrut ) which is the body of Jewish law dealing with what foods Jews can and cannot eat and how those foods must be prepared and eaten. Why would a Midwestern farm boy living in Sullivan County New York suddenly have a keen interest in Kosher foods?

I was speaking to a friend of mine the other day and she happens to be Jewish...she commented on my weight loss, and how good I was looking. Then she asked how I was doing it which lead to a discussion of the program I was on. The Isagenix 30 Day Cleanse. She was excited by my results, and asked, "Is it Kosher?"

I wasn't sure, so had to do a bit or research on the company website...my diet, the products that I personally am using are not Kosher...BUT, turns out that Isagenix has a Kosher Dieting plan and line of products. A nice piece of information to have on hand the next time I see her in the coffee shop, but I wanted to know a bit more, wanted to have a basic understanding of what it means for a food to be Kosher, and what steps were taken to have some of our Isagenix products were certified Kosher.

Kosher certification organizations charge manufacturers a fee for kosher certification. This fee covers the expenses of researching the ingredients in the product and inspecting the facilities used to manufacture the product. There are some who have complained that these certification costs increase the cost of the products to non-Jewish, non-kosher consumers; however, the actual cost of such certification is so small relative to the overall cost of production that most manufacturers cannot even calculate it.

So, now that I know all this, feel a lot more comfortable in recommending our Kosher line of products, including our diet products to friends of mine in the Jewish community, speaking to those friends of mine about the tremendous residuel income opportunity that is available in becoming a member of my downline community.

Our Kosher Products Pak

This pak includes:

4 Canisters of Kosher IsaLean® Shake – Natural Creamy Vanilla
1 Box of IsaLean® Bars (Chocolate Cream Crisp or Chocolate Peanut Crunch)
2 Bottles of Cleanse for Life® Tropical Berry Liquid
1 Box of SlimCakes® Oatmeal Berry
1 Box of IsaDelight Plus™ 30 ct.

Our Kosher Product Pak Guide

If you would like to become involved with Isagenix, become a representative in your community, please text me and lets set up a time to chat. (845) 346-6523 You can also visit my main site, click on opportunity to learn more. Here is to happy, healthy Kosher dieting.

e+ Is The Real Deal When It Comes To Energy Shots

2013-01-09T19:58:00.000-05:00

Wondering what all the fireworks are about? e+ Energy Shot from Isagenix is now available to the masses! Get yours today. Text me (845) 346-6523 Visit the IsaEnergyShot blog, or order some right now on my website.

Age Gracefully With "Product B with Telomore Support" and "Brainboost & Renewal"

2013-01-09T19:16:00.000-05:00

As 79 million Baby Boomers close out our careers, end the 9-5 routine, it is obvious we are not the same older generation that our parents were...I still have no urge to buy pastel plaid Bermuda shorts, nor boat shoes with white socks. As we race toward our Golden Years, we are wanting to stay younger longer, enjoy more active lives, want to live longer and be healthier. Perhaps no bigger issue confronts us in our retirement than QUALITY OF LIFE, and a big part of maintaining our quality of life sadly is neglected...our mental faculties and our microcellular well being. Women and men over 50...how many of us have complained of brain fog, forgetfulness, or (at least in my case) a blond moment. You know the one, when you go into the kitchen and stop for a minute to remember why you are there. Yet, few of us are giving our brains the attention we give to our weight, our diet and our physical fitness. How many of us can see the aging taking place as our bodies change, seem almost to be breaking down right before our eyes?

Perhaps we just assume that forgetfulness, or losing a bit of our mental crispness just comes with the territory, and inevitable fact of growing old. Perhaps we assume that cellular breakdown is just a part of the aging process that cannot be slowed. What if its not, what if we can take care of our brains in much the same way we watch our diets, or take our vitamins, what if we can slow down the aging of the brain, reduce the ravages of age. What if we can slow down the aging of our bodies, even repair some of the harm that comes with getting older? Well, some of us believe we can.

Isagenix, working with some of the leading researchers and scientists in the world have come up with two healthy, all natural maintenance and support products.

First up is Product B...some have suggested this is the fountain of youth...I am not going to go that far, but I have been using this product, and at 57 I feel wonderful. This, the Isalean Shakes and their 30 Day Cleanse program have seen me lose almost 30 pounds in three months, and lose four waist sizes/

What should you know about Product B Antioxidants plus Telomere Support?

Product B positively supports telomere health by combining scientific breakthroughs in telomere support and the benefits of antioxidants in youthful aging. Product B helps maintain youthful function of cells and healthy telomeres so you can live a longer, healthier life.

How can I benefit from using Product B Antioxidants plus Telomere Support?

Product B’s full spectrum of natural bioactive antioxidants helps fight the effects of free radicals and oxidative stress, which can accelerate aging and contribute to poor health.

Next up (this stuff is FABO!) is the Isagenix Brain and Sleep support! Not sleeping well, feeling a bit cloudy headed? This one two punch combo can help.

Total Peace of Mind.

Combining the proven power of vigorous brain-boosting nutrients combined with a powerful melatonin and nutrient complex spray, makes the Isagenix® Brain and Sleep Support System an ideal way to achieve restful sleep while supporting healthy brain function.

Save Your Brain!

Brain Boost & Renewal™ is a proprietary formula containing a host of brain-friendly nutrients to promote mental focus, concentration, decision-making and memory. Taken daily, Brain Boost & Renewal supports your ability to learn new information while providing dietary support for memory and overall brain health and function.

Studies show that cognitive decline begins in your thirties. The earlier you support brain health, the better. Brain Boost & Renewal provides natural dietary support for aiding memory and assisting in overall brain function, including:

Supports healthy brain function and optimal cognitive function*
Assists mental clarity, focus, concentration and memory*
Optimizes your ability to learn new information

Want to know more about Isagenix? Visit my site at www.isahealthychoice.com or send me a text today. (845) 346-6523