It's like a salad bar with four plates!

In order to get the nutrition in one Shakeology, you would have to eat the following:



A bowl of exotic fruit including goji and acai                         4.40

4 cups of raw broccoli                                                                3.94

7 raw carrots                                                                                1.99

10 cups of raw cauliflower                                                         4.30

3 cups of romaine lettuce                                                           2.99

4 cups of uncooked mushrooms                                                8.97

3 raw onions                                                                                  2.91

1 cup of peas                                                                                 1.09

4 cups of red radishes                                                                  5.16

4 cups of non-fat yogurt                                                              3.49

1 shot of wheat grass                                                                   1.95

                                             Total                     $ 41.19

                                              SHAKEOLOGY.... $4.00

3 ways to beat the late night munchies!

How many times do you work hard all day, eat right, and then lose your willpower late at night? Don't sabotage your hard work! Before you open the fridge or pantry door to hunt for your late-night snack, take a minute to think about how much happier you'll feel in the morning if you don't indulge.

Here are 3 ways to help crush your late-night cravings:
1. Herbal tea
It's warm, satisfying, will help you sleep, and has zero calories!

2. Meditation
Take a couple of minutes to sit, breathe, and quiet your mind. You might be surprised to find your cravings melt away.

3. Stretching
This not only helps your body unwind from the day, but it also puts you in tune with what your body really needs. After stretching, your body feels relaxed and connected, and usually the last thing it wants in this state is food.

This article taken from Debbie Siebers Nutrition tips through Team Beachbody!

sey-ving

sav·ing  ~ 

 /ˈseɪvɪŋ/ Show Spelled[sey-ving]  adjective

 

1.   tending or serving to save; rescuing; preserving.   2.   compensating; redeeming: a saving sense of humor.   3.   thrifty; economical: a saving housekeeper.   4.   making a reservation: a saving clause.

 

In my quest to find information about being healthy, I ran across this article that is  "a to z guide to everyday savings"  This article comes from Better Homes and Gardens , August of 2009, p 227-234.  What does this have to do with health?  Well... I don't know about you, but I feel better about myself when I stay within my budget and feeling good about myself is a part of my health... at least I think so!  I have shortened the article so you can get the idea of the article, if you want to read the whole article; Better Homes and Gardens, August 2009.

 

A is for automate.  Do you know where your money goes?  Keep track of it for free at Mint.com. 

 

B is for beauty.  Hit the local beauty school to save half or more on the cost of kids' haircuts.  If you like what you see, try it for yourself!

 

C is for credit cards.  Does your credit card pay you to use it?  Look for a card with rewards that match the way YOU spend.  READ THE FINE PRINT.

 

D is for dollar bill.  Unless traveling, leave the plastic at home and carry cash.  If you have a grocery budget of $100 a week, only bring the $100, if you go over, put it back!

 

E is for eating out.  The average family spends $2668 in restaurants per year.  Get coupons at restaurant.com or entertainment.com. 

 

F is for food shopping.  Make a shopping list and stick to it.  Find coupons at Redplum.com or smartcource.com.  USE THE COUPONS.

 

G is for gas.  Gasbuddy.com can show you where the cheapest gas is.  Keep your car maintained and tires properly inflated to get the best gas mileage.

 

H is for household products.  Mix your own cleaners.  For tips see BHG.com/features/living-green.

 

I is for insurance.  Review your policies every year.  Did something change, get the adjustment right away.  Insurance.com is a good place to shop prices.

 

J is for java.  Drinking coffee out once in awhile is good but grind your own beans at home for a fresh cup.  invest your savings in a quality programmable coffeemaker and couple of thermal to-go cups.

 

K is for kids.  Kids should have chores and get an allowance early on so they can learn to earn and spend and budget.  Pearbudget.com and JustThrive.com are great money management tools.

 

L is for library.  The computer allows you to request books, audio books and movies are available from your home.

 

M is for medicine.  Go to Pillbot.com or PharmacyChecker.com to check on prescription pricing.  Find the best price!

 

N is for negotiating.  Sometimes cable, internet and phone companies are motivated by the statement " Times are tough.  I would hate to leave, but this is too much money.  Are you sure there isn't anything else you can do"

 

O is for online deals.  Dealnews.com and pricegrabber.com are good shopping sites.  Gazaro.com and Pricespider.com shop electronics while shopittome.com has clothing, bags, and shoes.  Manufacturer discounts can be found at promotionalcodes.com and freeshipping.org for free shipping and codes.

 

P is for pets.  Buy the big bags of dry food at a pet center and use coupons.  Keep it fresh in a plastic tub.  Flea medicine is cheaper online than from your vet.

 

Q is for quality.  When it comes to furniture, pay more for quality.  Buy the sofa that may cost you more but will last five years versus the cheap one that will last two years.

 

R is for repairs.  Build a relationship with a mechanic while your car is running well so they will be less likely to gouge you when in need. 

 

S is for school supplies.   Staples.com, OfficeDepot.com, target.com and amazon.com are easy shopping sites.  Shop early so you can find everything you want at one store rather than using up your gas running all over the place.

 

T is for telephone.  Drop your landline if you're not using it.  Check out cell phone plans to make sure you are getting the best deal.

 

U is for utilities.  Replace lights with compact fluorescent bulbs.  Install a programmable thermostat.  Set  your water heater to 120 degrees.

 

V is for vacations.  Priceline.com can save you money or try cheapcheapcheap.com.  Ask the manager when you arrive at a hotel if there is a better rate available, sometimes you get lucky!

 

W is for workouts.  If you're an infrequent use, cancel that gym membership and buy a day pass here and there.  Or buy a video and do it at home!  beachbodycoach.com/kellefitz

 

X is for x-ray.  If you don't have insurance, negotiate.  A Harris interactive poll found that 54% of people who negotiated with their doctor for lower rates were successful. 

 

Y is for yard sale.  Craigslist.org and freecycle.org are great places to search. 

 

Z is for zen.  Let go of your desire to acquire, and you'll be richer in more ways than one.

 

 

www.KelleFitz.com

 

Why Exercise?

Exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. It plays a key role in preventing many medical disorders and health conditions.

People who exercise regularly are less likely to experience:

• Depression
• Weight gain
• Sleep disturbance
• Obesity-related medical conditions (diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure)
• Cancer

You cannot control the risks for medical disorders passed on by your family — like your risk for high blood pressure — but you can control your activities, diet and smoking habits. Exercise is a lifestyle choice that can help improve your overall health.

Preventing Medical Conditions

Heart disease and stroke are leading causes of death in the U.S. Regular exercise reduces your risk for these conditions by strengthening your heart and improving your blood flow. This results in lowering your blood pressure and improving your cholesterol levels.

Exercise helps to control your weight and prevent obesity. Being overweight puts you at risk for many medical conditions, notably noninsulin-dependent diabetes and high blood pressure. Because it increases the load on your joints, obesity can aggravate bone and joint conditions, such as back pain and knee problems. Regular exercise can improve the symptoms of these conditions by increasing muscle strength and flexibility, and reducing body fat.

Effects on Mental Health

Exercise is well known for its mood-lifting effects. Studies have also found that people who exercise are less likely to be depressed or feel anxious. Plus exercise can help you manage stress, feel less agitated and improve your sleep patterns.

The physical benefits of regular exercise often create psychological benefits. Being stronger and more flexible helps us to do all the activities we would like to. And this results in feeling better about ourselves and our lives.

~ Orthoinfo


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Jen Trulson ~ Love life, be you

Jen Trulson is an amazing, beautiful woman that radiates love... she inspires me to be a better me...

I often stalk her blog and today I found this posting and wanted to share it with you.  Make sure to click on the READ MORE below so that you can see the rest of her post, as well as discover all the awesome things there are to know about Jen.  I think that this 12n12 idea is a good one...


...Each month pick a practice you want to incorporate into your life by adding or letting go of something. 12 goals, intentions, quests – call it what you want! The kicker is – you only have to do it consistently, every day, for a month. There is something so refreshing and releasing about this. Who can’t do something every day for one month.
When I think about making changes in my life, the ones I want for a lifetime and I feel paralyzed. I think ahead, big mistake. Future focus takes me out of the NOW.
The thought… ‘I only have to do this today and for one month’ – FREEING.
Refocus to the now. What would you love to incorporate in your life this month? What sounds really yummy – it may be challenging but exciting to say, “I DID IT FOR one entire month! Yay me! I ROCK!”

Per fitarella, here’s the scoop and how it works…
Pick one thing to do consistently every day for a month (ideas below.) It can be something new you want to try, something you want to get better at or something you want to see if you can live without. Commit to doing this thing every day for that month no matter what, even when you don’t want to, even when it hurts, even when it sucks. The practice is the reward. Once the month is up, you’ll start your next thing. You may or may not want to continue the previous month’s practice longer if it’s working for you, however, you still need to introduce something new for the new month.

Map out their entire year or be a month-to-month kinda girl (that’s me). What I find fun, you get to the end of 2012 and look at all the cool things you did, tried or let go of – whether you did them the entire month or not. We are so hard on ourselves and tend to look at what we didn’t accomplished versus giving ourselves a big pat on the back, air smooch and kudos at what we did do!

READ MORE...

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What It Does

In an independent 90-day study,¹ participants replaced one meal a day with Shakeology^® and exercised regularly.

Here's what they told us:*


• "I felt full and didn't struggle with hunger."
• "I felt a better sustained energy throughout the day."
• "I have tons of energy. I feel so healthy!"
• "I replaced all my vitamin supplements. I felt healthy and energized."
• "I was able to think more clearly and stay focused."
• "I have more energy, less cravings, more endurance, and feel more youthful."
• "Shakeology reduced my appetite and increased my energy so that I could accomplish more things throughout the day."
• "I have tried a lot of protein shakes and meal-replacement-type drinks, and Shakeology is the best tasting of them all. I mix it with a bit of soy milk and ice, and it tastes like an ice cream shake!"

Here's what the doctor who ran the study observed about the participants:*

• They reduced oxidative stress, a risk factor for degenerative diseases, by as much as 90%.
• They lowered their total cholesterol levels by an average of 30% and their "bad" cholesterol levels by an average of 38%.
• They reduced their cardiovascular risk factors by an average of 24%.

How It Works*

This patent-pending daily nutritional shake helps your body gently eliminate toxins more efficiently while allowing for better absorption of the essential nutrients you need. A proprietary blend of digestive enzymes and prebiotics helps your body progressively eliminate the toxins that build up over time from eating today's highly processed foods.
At the same time, whole-food ingredients deliver the essential amino acids, vitamins, and minerals your body needs to curb cravings, allowing your body to shed stored fat while the more than 20 different antioxidants and phytonutrients help reduce free radical damage that can lead to heart disease, heart attacks, high blood pressure, and stroke.

What's so special about Shakeology?

What's In It

Even if you searched all over the world, you probably wouldn't be able to find all of the 70-plus, ultra-high-quality ingredients we've included in Shakeology. Not only do you get a wide range of essential nutrients, from the fruits and vegetables you should be eating more of every day, you'll also get the benefits of important foods from all around the world—foods that the latest scientific research has shown to be highly advantageous to your well-being.

More than 70 different ingredients were chosen from around the world for their potency and bioavailability (the ability to deliver the nutrients your body needs). Here are the key nutrient groups that these ingredients deliver:*

• Protein and Essential Amino Acids to help build long, lean muscles and reduce food cravings
• Prebiotics and Digestive Enzymes, which aid in improving digestion, regularity, and nutrient absorption
• Antioxidants and Phytonutrients to help counteract free radical damage that can lead to degenerative diseases
• Vitamins and Minerals your body needs to function for
  optimal health

Protein and Essential Amino Acids*

• Help build and repair muscles
• Reduce hunger and food cravings
• Help keep blood sugar steady
• Support brain function to help promote alert thinking and reduce anxiety
• Promote healthy skin, hair, and nails

Shakeology includes whey protein isolate, an easily absorbable source of high-quality protein that's ideal for building and maintaining lean muscle mass. It also helps keep your blood sugar steady, reducing hunger and junk food cravings. Essential amino acids, found in protein, help the body repair muscle tissue and heal wounds; support the brain to promote calmness and alertness; and reduce hunger pangs. The whey protein in Shakeology provides a highly bioavailable source of essential amino acids.

Prebiotics and Digestive Enzymes*

• Aid digestion
• Help boost the immune system
• Increase absorption of nutrients
• Help keep you "regular"

Shakeology contains many ingredients that are beneficial to the digestive system. Prebiotics, natural components of certain plants, help support the "friendly" bacteria in your digestive tract. They may also help with the absorption of minerals such as calcium. Digestive enzymes, from plant sources such as pineapples and papayas, help your body break down food into its individual components, making the nutrients easier to absorb. Cooking can destroy food's natural digestive enzymes, so there's a good chance that you don't get enough of them in your diet.

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients*

• Get rid of harmful free radicals
• Help decrease inflammation
• Help boost your immune system

• Potentially decrease the risk of degenerative diseases
• May even increase longevity

Many of Shakeology's fruit and vegetable sources have been chosen for their high concentration of healthy natural substances known as phytonutrients, including flavonoids, polyphenols, anthocyanins, and catechins. These substances have antioxidant properties, meaning they help get rid of molecules known as free radicals, which damage cells and may be a key component of the aging process. In laboratory tests, phytonutrients have shown promise in helping prevent a wide variety of degenerative conditions. What's more, studies suggest that the natural mix of phytochemicals you get from whole-plant sources is more effective than taking them individually as nutritional supplements.

23 Vitamins and Minerals*

• Get a wide range of essential nutrients
• Get your necessary vitamins every day
• Make up for dietary deficiencies

Most of us don't get the complete range of essential vitamins and minerals in our daily diets. Some important vitamins, such as vitamin C and the B vitamins, are water-soluble, meaning they're flushed out of your body after a short time and need to be replenished regularly. Others, like vitamin E, can be difficult to get enough of in food. Shakeology provides all these nutrients in an easy-to-take, easily absorbable form, so you never have to worry.

Tropical Shakeology is VEGAN!

Enjoy healthy nutrition RISK FREE for 30 days
with our Bottom-of-the-Bag Guarantee

• If you don't feel healthier, more energized, and simply amazing, you won't pay. You can return Shakeology for any reason and get your money back (less s&h)—even if the bag is empty!
• To return, simply make a short call to our friendly Customer Service team, rated "A" by the better Business Bureau^®.
• Get FREE standard shipping with Home Direct
• Plus get online access to 2 FREE workouts as a thank-you gift for choosing Home Direct. Just follow the link in your order confirmation email.

Shakeology. The Healthiest Meal of the Day.

Why you need Shakeology now

Shakeology can help you:

• Lose weight
• Reduce cravings
• Increase energy and stamina
• Promote healthy digestion and regularity
• Lower cholesterol

Tastes delicious, too.

How Shakeology works

• Ingredients derived from whole-food sources deliver the daily vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients your body needs to curb cravings, allowing it to shed stored fat.
  
• More than 20 different antioxidants and phytonutrients help reduce free radical damage that can lead to heart disease, heart attacks, high blood pressure, and stroke.
  
• Fiber, prebiotics, and digestive enzymes help your body gently eliminate toxins more efficiently and promote better absorption of nutrients.*

What’s in Shakeology

• Protein and essential amino acids help build muscles and reduce food cravings.

• Prebiotics and digestive enzymes aid in improving digestion, regularity, and nutrient absorption.

• Antioxidants and phytonutrients help counteract free radical damage that can lead to degenerative diseases.

• A daily dose of vitamins and minerals provides your body what it needs to function for optimal health.

Choose how to purchase Shakeology

• The Shakeology Convenience Pack contains 24 single-serving packets you can take anywhere.
  
• Choose the 30-day supply in a bag to keep in your kitchen.

FREE gifts when you sign up for Home Direct, the monthly autoship program

• FREE standard shipping every month†
  
• Online access to 2 FREE workouts

30-Day Money Back Guarantee
If you don’t start to see and feel the benefits of Shakeology within the first month of using it, or if you're not 100% satisfied for any reason, just return it within 30 days for a full refund of the purchase price, less s&h—guaranteed. That's our promise to you.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

†Free monthly shipping offer applies only when you select basic ship method (outside the continental U.S., a surcharge will apply).

Results may vary.

¹In a 90-day study, participants replaced one meal per day with Shakeology, ate a balanced diet, and exercised moderately three times per week. Total cholesterol was reduced on average by 30% and LDL cholesterol reduced on average by 38%.

²Participants followed the Shakeology Program, which included replacing one meal per day with Shakeology, exercising three times a week, and eating a balanced diet.

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The contents on this Site are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to provide any medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your health provider with any questions you may have regarding your unique needs and medical condition.

**With Shakeology Home Direct, you'll receive this item every 30 days, shipped directly to your door and billed to the credit card used today in the amount of $119.95 a month(or $129.95 if you choose Tropical Strawberry) and includes FREE shipping to your doorstep. You may cancel at any time to avoid future changes by contacting Customer Service.

in-san-i-tee

in·san·i·ty

   /ɪnˈsænɪti/ Show Spelled

noun, plural in·san·i·ties.

1. the condition of being insane; a derangement of the mind. Synonyms: dementia, lunacy, madness, craziness, mania, aberration.

2. Law . such unsoundness of mind as frees one from legal responsibility, as for committing a crime, or as signals one's lack of legal capacity, as for entering into a contractual agreement.

3. Psychiatry . (formerly) psychosis.

4. a. extreme foolishness; folly; senselessness; foolhardiness: Trying to drive through that traffic would be pure insanity.

b. a foolish or senseless action, policy, statement, etc.: We've heard decades of insanities in our political discourse.

Shaun T. was on "The Talk" today giving fitness tips ~

Shaun T. is the fitness trainer on Beachbody's INSANITY!!!!  If you're ready for a total body transformation, this is the workout for you!

Check out all of Beachbody's workout products!

Tropical Shakeology is finally here!

I've been a big fan of Shakeology from the very beginning, but Tropical Strawberry brings into play the opportunity for Vegan's to join in on the benefits.  Take six minutes out of your day to see why I am so excited about Shakeology.

The secret of success

A young man asked Socrates the secret of success. Socrates told the young man to meet him near the river the next morning. They met. Socrates asked the young man to walk with him into the river. When the water got up to their neck, Socrates took the young man by surprise and swiftly ducked him into the water.

The boy struggled to get out but Socrates was strong and kept him there until the boy started turning blue. Socrates pulled the boy’s head out of the water and the first thing the young man did was to gasp and take a deep breath of air.

Socrates asked him, "what did you want the most when you were there?" The boy replied, "Air". Socrates said, "That is the secret of success! When you want success as badly as you wanted the air, then you will get it!" There is no other secret.


Do you sometimes feel that you are trying so hard to succeed that you forget what success looks like?  I think that life changes day to day.  I think that what you were fighting for yesterday may be something completely different than what you are fighting for today.  Keeping this in mind it would only seem natural to rethink our goals.

I found a website - www.mygoals.com  This is a pretty cool site, check it out.

Who doesn't love a coupon?

After my last post about green tea, I had done some research and ended up receiving a free sample in the mail from Lipton with a .75 coupon. Who doens't love a coupon? Did you know that there are 18 different green teas offered by Lipton??? The sent me three tea bags of the LIPTON® Purple Açai and Blueberry Green Tea Superfruit and I must say, it is yummy.  I haven't used the coupon yet, but thought I should pass the opportunity along for you guys to get a coupon too.  I'm not sure if it will come with a sample or not because it just says "get a coupon"  Who knows, right?

Like Lipton on Facebook and then you can get the coupon!

Here are the most important benefits from Green Tea as listed on Green Tea Weight Loss Facts:

1. It is believed to have polyphenols in it, which helps it burn the calories and maintaining the heat of the body.

2. Its leaves contain EGCG which helps the body to fight the cancer cells and does not allow them to enter the body.

3. It minimizes the risk of strokes in the body.
4. Green tea has satisfying effects on hypertension and cholesterol.
5. One of its ingredient Catechine helps destroy bacteria which causes food poisoning in the stomach.
6. It also helps in suppressing appetite.
7. It is also believed that it is very beneficial for oral hygiene.
8. It is accepted that green tea is quite healthy for the heart.
9. It is believed to work well in improving the functioning of the immune system.
10. Green tea is fabulous for diet conscious people.
11. Ingredients of green tea help increasing the rate of burning of fat and calories.
12. Some of substances that are found in green tea modify the utility of norepinephrine a kind of hormone.
13. It is understood that green tea helps preventing rheumatoid arthritis.
14. Another of green tea benefits is that it helps you in knowing when your stomach is full so there is no need to overeat.
15. Green tea increases you stamina and increases the energy. Thus helps you to do more work.
16. It is used for generations for solving problems of indigestion or depression.
17. Green tea benefits your health by removing free radicals.
18. It is working miracles for diabetes and blood pressure problems.
19. It is also reported that that it cures many skin related problems.
20. It can also give solution to major diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.
21. It also opposes HIV.

There seems to be a lot of information about Green Tea.  Anyone else have some good information about the benefits of Green Tea?