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  • livingdreamteam 2:24 pm on November 21, 2011 Permalink
    Tags: Diet Snacks, Don't Eat, Drink Water for Weight Loss, , , , Isagenix Diet Results, , Water Diet,   

    Turkey Challenge Day 16 

    During the Turkey Challenge we have encouraged you drink at least 80 zo of water daily.  Althouth some people need more and some peple may need less, drinking water regulaerly throughout the day is a good habit.

    Water is amazing!  Water is a nutrient and also your body’s principal chemical component.  Water makes up about 65% of your bodies total weight. It is the major component of your most cells. It carries nutrients to your cells and takes away waste products.  Every system in your body depends on water. Water flushes toxins out of vital organs  Water carries nutrients to your cells and it provides a moist environment for ear, nose and throat tissues.  See? Amazing!

    Everyday, your body is continually losing water through urine, bowel movements, sweat, and breathing.  Lack of water can lead to dehydration, a condition that occurs when you don’t have enough water in your body to carry out normal functions. Even mild dehydration can drain your energy and make you tired.  Anybody ever feel ‘drained’ or ‘tiered’?  Next time, take a Drink!

    Drinking Water is a good habit!

    Here is another tip to get your weight-loss efforts back on track:

    Although negative emotions and boredom can trigger emotional eating, you can take steps to control cravings and reach your weight loss gaols. To help stop emotional eating, try these tips:

    • Tame your stress. Try a stress management technique, such as yoga, meditation or relaxation and make sure that you are exercising regularly.
    • Have a hunger reality check. Is your hunger physical or emotional? If you ate just a few hours ago and don’t have a rumbling stomach, you’re probably not really hungry. Drink a glass of water, chew a piece of gum or go for walk. Give the craving a little time to pass.
    • Keep a food diary. Write down what you eat, how much you eat, when you eat, how you’re feeling when you eat and how hungry you are. Over time, you may see a connection between mood and food.
    • Get support. Lean on family and friends.  Make a call, connect on facebook, text; reach out!
    • Fight boredom. Distract yourself. Take a walk, play a game, fold laundry, watch a movie, play with your pet, wash dishes, listen to music, read, research something on the internet or call a friend. Don’t snack!
    • Take away temptation. Clean out comfort foods from your home and keep them out. Nobody in your family needs nutritionally depleted foods with high caloric count and artificial everything.
    • Don’t deprive yourself.  Long term weight loss depends on your ability to STICK WITH IT! Making smart choices does not mean giving up everything you love.  Keep your daily diet flexable.  Let yourself enjoy an occasional treat and get plenty of variety in your diet to help curb cravings.
    • Snack healthy. If you feel the urge to eat between meals, choose a low-fat, low-calorie snack or protein snacks such as fresh fruit, vegetables with fat-free dip, unbuttered popcorn, yogurt, nuts or a hard boiled egg.
    • Get enough sleep. If you’re constantly tired, you might snack to try to give yourself an energy boost. Drink a glass of water and then get to bed earlier instead.

    We are almost done! Tomorrow we cleanse! If you have gone off track during the Turkey Challenge, forgive yourself and start fresh today! Focus on the positive changes you’re making and give yourself credit for making changes that will lead to better health.  Try to learn from the experience and make a plan for the future!

    To help you:  We will be Hosting a HOLIDAY CHALLENGE  Starting DEC. 13th! Registration will begin Dec. 1st!

    Make this a day you are proud of!

    ~LVDT

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  • livingdreamteam 3:13 am on November 21, 2011 Permalink
    Tags: Get enough exercise, Get enough Sleep, , , Isagenix Cleanse Day, , , , ,   

    Turkey Challenge Day 15 

    YOU ARE DOING GREAT!

    Since the Turkey Challenge began you’ve been focused on taking the Right Steps to improve your bodies ability to perform as the miracle it was intended to be!  If your following an Isagenix Program, the IsaLean® Shakes contain vitamins, minerals and trace minerals that provide your body with the proper nutrition to revitalize health and help reduce the urge to eat unhealthy food. Cleanse for Life® assists with the release of impurities from your body to help re-establish a balanced internal environment.  It can be hard to get all that from the foods we eat.  Isagenix can make it easier.

    While nutritional balance is important, it’s also essential to find a balance between healthy activity and rest.

    We’ve been encouraging you to do at minimum 20 minutes of moderate exercise during everyday during the Turkey Challenge.

    Here’s Why:  Hippocrates said, “That which is used  develops.  That which is not used wastes away.”

    Regular exercise can:

    • protect against disease
    • increase endurance
    • help the body more efficiently process food
    • improves the quality of sleep
    • can help reduce stress, depression and anxiety
    • Exercise helps boost metabolism, which aids your body in healthy fat burning. If you have not exercised regularly during the last few months, the Turkey Challenge can be the catalysts that get you started!

    The flip side of exercising regularly is taking time to rest and rejuvenate after exercise and a long day. Most people wish they could sleep more, but find that work, family, school and hobbies cut into their rest.  Unfortunately, this can work against your efforts to lose weight and get health.  Researchers that have studied sleep, have documented a relationship between sleep loss and increased weight! Ideally, adults should be sleeping between 4-9 hours of sleep a night depending on there age and a host of other factors.  We are aiming for 8!

    Here is what you need to know about SLEEP:

    5 Negative Consequences of not getting enough SLEEP:

    • Increased risk of motor-vehicle accidents.
    • Increase in body mass index (BMI) and total weight due to an increased appetite caused by sleep deprivation.
    • Increased risk of diabetes and heart problems.
    • Increased risk for psychiatric conditions including depression and substance abuse.
    • And a decreased ability to pay attention, react to signals or remember new information.

    10 Reasons Why You May Not Be Sleeping:

    • Stress or anxiety
    • Illness
    • Noise
    • Light
    • An over committed schedule
    • Caffeine
    • Alcohol
    • Stimulant medications (such as diet pills, cold and allergy remedies, asthma medications)
    • Depression or anger
    • Fear

    8 Things You Can Do to Get More Sleep :

    • Regularize your sleep-wake patterns (Get up at the same time every day)
    • Ritualize your cues for good sleep (You want to take a shower ever night before bed.)
    • Relax  (Write all your worries down BEFORE you get into bed.)
    • Resist temptation  (Alcohol, tobacco, and caffeine, all of which can interfere with sleep.)
    • Skip the sugar (High-sugar and high-fat snacks may make you feel drowsy, but when your blood sugar falls a few hours later, you’ll wake up hungry and won’t be able to get back to sleep.)
    • Get moving  (Exercise will help you fall asleep faster and sleep longer and will increase  endorphins – your brain’s “feel good” chemicals – you’ll be happier and better able to deal with the stress that may keep you from getting a good night’s sleep.)
    • Roll over (Research shows that sleeping on your side with a pillow between your knees tends to be the healthiest position.)
    • Don’t try too hard

    So, Get Your Exercise and Get Some Sleep!

    If you are a Cleanser:   Don’t forget, you have two Cleanse Days coming up on Tuesday and Wednesday. Pick up the healthy snacks that you’ll need.

    Good Luck!

    “Whether you choose to live in fear or you choose to live in freedom is up to you! At the end of the day, it’s your life! Fear or freedom, which is it?”  ~LVDT

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  • livingdreamteam 3:07 pm on November 19, 2011 Permalink
    Tags: Bad Friends Can Hurt Your Diet, Calorie Max on a Diet, , Fiber and Constipation, IIsaFlush, , , Isagenix Diet Tips, , , Why am I not losing weight   

    Turkey Challenge Day 14 

    YOU ARE WORTH IT and YOUR HEALTH IS WORTH THE EFFORT

    It’s Officially, Day 6 of the Turkey Challenge and you’re probably starting to see the results that you want. Many people reported yesterday pounds and inches lost, as well as an increase in energy.

    If you are experiencing these changes, great job! Keep going and continue to Stick with It!

    If you’re not noticing more energy and healthy weight loss, let’s figure out why.

    • Have you gotten rid of all of your tempting foods? If no, then are you allowing any of these foods to tempt you away from the system?
    • Are you getting enough fiber? If constipation is an issue, there are many natural solutions, like prunes or Isagenix FiberPro™.  Each are effective solution, which you can easily incorporate into your diet. Not only does Isagenix Fiber Pro include five types of plant fiber. IsaFlush® is another option and contains nutritious magnesium, which can help the colon relax and work more effectively.
    • Are all of the members of your support team helping you? Are any of them hurting you? Sometimes people don’t want loved ones to change out of fear. If there is a “problem person” on your support team, talk to them about really helping you succeed.
    • Is excessive stress a barrier to changing your health? Do you eat to comfort yourself? If yes, then find another way to alleviate stress, like running, walking, reading or meditating.
    • Are you following the Eat Right Plan or the Isagenxi 9 Day System as closely as you’re able? If you’re not, then commit to following the two remaining 4 days as closely as possible.
    • Are you getting enough sleep, drinking enough water and exercising every day.  If not, these are keys to improved health and weight loss.  Go get your smilie faces!
    • Journalling will also hep.  Write down every calorie that passes your lips. Keep in mind, our max is 1500 during the Challenge.

    Your health is worth the time and effort that you are investing. If you’re doing well on Turkey Challenge, GREAT! If not, then it’s never too late to change your habits and commit to greater health. You can absolutely do this!

    Good luck today!

    LVDT

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  • livingdreamteam 4:22 pm on November 18, 2011 Permalink
    Tags: Attitude is Everything, , , , Isagenix 9 Day Program, Isagenix Total Health and Wellness Program, , Stay Focus on Weight loss Goals,   

    Turkey Challenge Day 13 

    Attitude Matters!  CONSISTENTLY FOCUSING ON SUCCESS WILL HELP YOU REACH YOUR GOALS!

    Of course you have heard and understand the the truth behind the statement, “You are what you eat!”  But, have you considered the possibility that, “You are what you think!”  When interviewed, every time WINNER in anything will tell you that they always new that they would get what they wanted.  They never allowed any other thoughts to enter their minds. This cute story exemplifies this beautifully:

    TINY FROGS

    There once was a bunch of tiny frogs … who arranged a running competition. The goal was to reach the top of a very high tower. A big crowd had gathered around the tower to see the race and cheer on the contestants…

    The race began… No one in the crowd really believed that the tiny frogs would reach the top of the tower. You heard statements such as: ”Oh, WAY too difficult!!” ”They will NEVER make it to the top.” The tiny frogs began collapsing. The crowd continued to yell, ”It is too difficult!!! No one will make it!” More tiny frogs got tired and gave up… …But ONE continued higher and higher and higher… This one wouldn’t give up! He was the only one who reached the top! All of the other tiny frogs naturally wanted to know how this one frog managed to do it? A contestant asked the tiny frog how he had found the strength to succeed and reach the goal?

    It turned out that the winner was DEAF!!!!

    The wisdom of this story:

    • Never listen to other people’s tendencies to be negative or pessimistic. They take your most wonderful dreams and wishes away from you — the ones you have in your heart!
    • Always think of the power words have. Even our own.  Everything you hear and read will affect your actions!
    • BE POSITIVE! And above all, be DEAF when people tell you that you cannot fulfill your dreams! Always think: I can do this!

    Keep your attitude in mind as you continue on your journey towards health and wellness with the Turkey Challenge, it’s important to stay focused on why you are doing this and how you can reach—and maintain—your goals.

    Did you know that nearly 95% of Dieter that lose weight, gain it back in a year!  This is because people follow diets and then stop when they reach their weight loss target.  They go off the diet and regain even more weight than they lost.  Now, is the time to start planning your maintenance program for life!  With the right attitude and the right plan you can achieve your goals and keep your results long after the Turkey Challenge is over.  YOU CAN DO IT!

    Eating Right and Nutritional Cleansing aren’t really diets,  they are both healthy was to live a long. And both can help you hold onto all of your Challenge Rewards—including weight loss.

    As you continue with Challenge, you may feel vitality returning to your body, see the pounds melting off and lean body mass building. When you complete Challenge, don’t abandon the changes you have made— embrace this NEW YOU!

    If you have more weight to lose, or want to continue to improve your health and fitness, Stick with IT!  If you are following the Isagenix 9 Day program it will be time to move on to the Isagenix 30-Day Cleansing and Fat Burning System.  It is the ideal choice for those individuals who want to keep lose weight with a flexible program.

    If you have reached you weight loss goal, Stick with It, continue to make good choices, but have a little bit more flexibility.  If you are following an Isagenix program, move on to the Total Health and Wellness Program to help you maintain the health gains from the 9-Day or 30-Day System. This system helps you maintain higher energy, lean body mass and a healthier lifestyle.

    So, as you continue to reap the benefits of the Turkey Challenge, don’t worry about those frightening diet stats—you are not on a diet. You are being introduced to a lifestyle that will help you reach and maintain your long-term health goals!

    You’re doing great, so keep up the good work and remember that we will be reporting results tomorrow!

    LVDT

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  • livingdreamteam 8:14 pm on November 17, 2011 Permalink
    Tags: , Detox Diet Research, , Isagenix Isagenix Cleansing, , , , Nutrition Research, Weight Loss Scientific Study   

    Turkey Challenge Day 12 

    YOUR CHOICES ARE IMPORTANT TO YOUR SUCCESS

    On the surface, you probably don’t look like you have changed much, but you have.  Think about how good you already feel.  Here are some of the reports we are hearing after just 4 1/2 days:

    “I was drinking a pot of coffee everyday and I GAVE UP Coffee!”

    “I never make it to the gym this much.  I am lucky if I fit it in 2 or 3 times a week .  I have gone everyday so far.”

    “I got my wedding ring on again- no more puffy hands.”

    “I was making cookies with my kids and I accidentally licked the batter spoon and had to run to the trash to spit it out. lol This is great!”

    “I could button my pants today without jumping.”

    These are all good reasons to Stick with IT!  Today you are probably feeling like things are getting easier.  Today, is just another Day, but it’s really much more than that. It’s Official Day 6 of the Challenge (Remember that we took 6 Days to prepare.) and we are half way to our goal. If you are following an Isagenix Program it is a Shake Day.

    Today, you’re working on removing the barriers that have prevented you from experiencing good health in the past.

    Since you’ve been Eating Right or following the Isagenix 9 Day System, your body has been nourished with vital nutrients to strengthen your body from the inside out. You have also been giving your body enough rest, enough to drink and you have been exercising!  Congratulations!

    So, what else have you been doing?
    Think about this: Over-farming, pesticides and processed foods have created an incredible burden on our health. If a body isn’t receiving the nutrients it needs, it will attempt to get more nutrients by triggering food cravings and hunger pangs. This can lead to overeating, which in turn contributes to obesity and poor health.

    The nutrients found in the Isagenix® products bridge the gap between the low level nutrition found in regular food and the high level necessary to attain optimum health. With each Shake and Cleanse Day, you are providing your body with nutrients designed to help you achieve the best health possible. You are retraining your body to be hungry only when it requires nutrition.

    Here’s a little bit more information:  Research shows that a reduced-calorie diet high in nutrients helps people lose weight and live longer and now recent studies show nutritional cleansing can also help.

    Want to know How and Why cleansing works?

    Check out the Medical Study Specific to Isagenix:  http://www.cleansemyself.com/medicalstudy.pdf

    Then Look at these RESULTS  Research and Science team presented scientific posters on Wednesday, April 28, on the findings of two clinical studies on Isagenix products in Anaheim, Calif., at Experimental Biology 2010.

    To read the company’s official news announcement, click here. To read the official press release with details on the findings of each study, please click here.

    Additionally, if you are interested in downloading the scientific information for the 28-day study or nine-day study directly in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF), then click here or here, respectively.

    To see an abstract of the nine-day study, click here.  (Take a look at this! This is what is happening to you body during the challenge!)

    Both of the pilot trials showed positive results and attested to the efficacy of IsaLean Shake and Cleanse for Life for supporting adults with healthy weight loss, maintaining healthy lipid profiles, and feel better about their weight, health and energy levels.

    Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

    Q.  Why didn’t these studies report measures other than those for healthy weight loss—body composition and lipid profiles?

    A. We chose to evaluate the impact of our programs on these parameters since these type of data would help provide Proof of Concept, or further substantiation of our efficacy as sought by the FDA and the FTC. Please be aware that successful weight management not only reduces risks of various disease by normalizaing plasma lipids and reducing abdominal fat, but also, with our products, alleviates both undernourishment and exposure to stored toxins. 

    As a person loses weight, toxins stored in adipose tissue are also released as the fat cell shrinks. These molecules must be transferred  to the liver where the detoxifying enzymes makes them water-soluble so they can be excreted in the urine or bile.

    (THIS IS SO COOL AND WHY CLEANSING IS THE MISSING LINK IN MOST DIETS!)

    Isagenix seeks to help solve weight management, undernourishment and toxicity with its programs—IsaLean Shake and Cleanse for Life are not only excellent for lowering caloric intake for weight management, but provides a tasty, nutrient-dense food  designed  to maximize nutrition and provide supportive botanicals that promote natural cleansing and detoxification in the body.

    Q. Both studies showed  significant decreases in plasma lipids, yet we are not allowed to claim “cholesterol lowering”. How come?

    A.  Scientists discuss results that were obtained. They are not marketing their results and, therefore, must describe the data they have. Companies selling dietary supplements are not allowed to say their products can “lower cholesterol” or affect other plasma lipid biomarkers because FDA deems those as drug claims.

    Q. Who funded these studies and where were they conducted?

    A. Isagenix funded both studies and each were conducted at New York Chiropractic College  where Dr. Balliett was the Principal Investigator and Dean of the Basic Sciences Department.  Isagenix proactively searched for a university who could conduct these studies according to Good Clinical Practice, get Institutional Review Board approval and have the clinical expertise to run a nutrition study on weight loss and body composition.

    Dr. Balliett became interested in Isagenix through her students and eventually was appointed to our Technical Advisory Board (TAB). As a member of the TAB, she remains an impartial resource who does not distribute Isagenix products.

    Q. Does Isagenix plan to perform more research with New York Chiropractic College and other universities?

    A. Yes, Isagenix is actively engaged in assessing the needs for more  clinical studies that may further support the efficacy and safety of our products.

    Q. Have there been any clinical studies performed by independent parties that have not been funded by Isagenix?

    A. We are not aware of any researchers who have studied our products in clinical trials. It is not typical for medical researchers to study products from private industry if not properly funded.

    Q. Why hasn’t Isagenix funded medical doctors to perform their research?

    A. Studies for dietary supplements and foods are best conducted by experts in the field. Sometimes that may be a professor with a medical degree, but most often these type of studies are best done with Ph.D.s at universities or contract research firms who have expertise in weight loss. Federally funded organizations such as National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, etc. do not necessarily wish to support research on products from private industry, particularly if  the studies are not mechanistic or related to diseases. Thus, it is up to individual companies to set aside research dollars to conduct third-party research. That is not to say we would not find a partner at a medical school to conduct research, but it would still have to be funded by us.

    Success is all about believing in yourself and it’s easier when you can have belief in the products too!

    Have a great day!

    LVDT

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  • livingdreamteam 8:04 pm on November 16, 2011 Permalink
    Tags: , , , , , , Motivation Tips,   

    Turkey Challenge Day 10 2nd Addition For Cleansers 

    YOUR SECOND CLEANSE DAY MAY BE EASIER THAN THE FIRST

    Congratulations, you made it through your first Cleanse Day and you are about half way through your second Cleanse Day! Because yesterday may have been a new experience, today may be easier because you know what to expect.  Just in case it’s not we wanted to check in and give  you a little motivation!

    Today’s Cleanse Day should be the same as yesterday’s. However, you feel a little different.  Your body may be experiencing greater clarity as you expel more impurities.  :)

    If things get tough, remember that you’re on this system to experience real success. In the past, you may have tried some diet or fitness plan that may have delivered benefits—but the results were probably short term. The reason why you’re not going back to those failed plans is because they didn’t work. You’re using Isagenix because you want to experience a better, lasting result.

    The Turkey Challenge has a goal of helping you create the habits that offer the best chance of reaching your goals and maintaining those results after the Challenge. Keep your smile today.  You have a lot of smile faces behind you !

    For an extra dose of motivation, call one of the people that you know will support you. Share with a friend or family member what you are doing and why. Hearing other people cheer you on is always a great help!

    Good luck—you can do it!

    LVDT

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  • livingdreamteam 7:20 pm on November 16, 2011 Permalink
    Tags: , , , , Isagenix Points, , , Support for weight Lose   

    Turkey Challenge Points Disclaimer 

    “I never thought I would win losing only ½ pound.   I am keeping with this though because I know it works!  Thanks so much.”  -Barbara B.

     

    It does work!  After just two days Debra C.  had already lost 3.5 inches and released 3 lbs!  

    But… She did not win the first prize.  That’s because we want to reward you for making good choices.  Debra gets to bed late most nights, had an “Ooops Day” and missed her workout once.  So, she missed out on some points.

    But…  Her results are still something to be proud of!  Making just a few changes can make a big difference in your total health.  We want to encourage you to make those changes during the Challenge in hopes that they will become a part of your new Healthy Life Style and will stick with you long after the contest is through.

    It’s also a great way to even out the playing field.  Have you ever noticed that men seem to lose weight faster then women?  Or that when you don’t have a lot to lose, losing seems to go a lot slower?  Well, in order to make sure that the challenge if fair, we chose to reward positive actions as well as big results because both will help you reach your goals.

    So, here is the Points Review:

    Stick to It: For Best Results-Journal/Keep-Track/Write-Down your intake.  Did you Stick to It today?  Did you stay on your Isagenix Program?  Shake Days- 2 Shakes and 600 calories. Cleanse Days- 4 Cleanse Drinks and min. of 200 additional snacking calories. (TODAY IS A CLEANSE DAY!) Or if you are not on Isagenix, did you stay within 200-300 calories for breakfast 300-400 calories for lunch and 500-800 additional calories for the rest of your meals and snacks?  If you did you get a :)

    H2O:  You need to Drink 80 oz of Water everyday!  If you did you get a :)

    Sleep:  You need 8 Hours of Sleep every night!  If you did you get a :)

    Exercise:  You need at least 20 Minutes of exercise everyday!  If you did you get a :)

    Weight:  You need to Weigh everyday at the same time!  If you did you get a :)
    :) = 1 Points    Points = Prizes     Prizes = :)

    Points:

    There are a possible 100 Points.  Every Box that you fill in with a :) will give you and additional 1 point and there are bonus points too! (11 Days X 5 Challenges = 55 Points)

    Bonus Points:

    You will earn 10 bonus points at the end of the contest for recording before and after measurements.

    You will earn 10 bonus points at the end of the contest for taking before and after pictures.

    You will earn 10 bonus points at the end of the contest if you improve your BMI.

    You will earn 5 bonus points each day that you report your results.  Results are due Ever Other Odd Day ONLY. (Day 3, 7, 11)

    ANY TIES WILL BE SETTLED BY COMPARING TOTAL INCHES LOST AND POUNDS RELEASED.

    Our next Day to Report will be SATURDAY November 19th and the Prize Winner will Be Announced Sunday Nov. 20th.

    If you still need a tracking sheet, please email Gabby@CleanseMyself.com

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  • livingdreamteam 2:48 am on November 16, 2011 Permalink
    Tags: , Friends Help Losing Weight, , , Isagenix Heart Healthy Diet, , , , ,   

    Turkey Cleanse Day 10 

    “I luv this it is so motivating!!!!!!” -Galli

    It is fun!  The Turkey Challenge is about making some good choices and getting support.  

    Support is an essential part of success.  With Friends around us we feel stronger, not so alone and like anything is possible.  

    Here is why we need Support:

    “I’ve talked to nearly 30,000 people on this show, and all 30,000 had one thing in common — they all wanted validation. … They want to know, do you hear me? Do you see me? Does what I say mean anything to you?” -Oprah Winfrey

    “The best mirror is a friend’s eye.”-Unknown

    “It is important for people to know that no matter what lies in their past, they can overcome the dark side and press on the a brighter world.” — Dave Pelzer

    “A friend is one who walks in when others walk out.” -Walter Winchill

    Don’t make friends who are comfortable to be with. Make friends who will force you to lever yourself up.”-Thomas J. Watson

    My best friend is the one who brings out the best in me. -Henry Ford

    We are so glad for your friendship and we so excited to bring out the best in you!  We want to help you to “Stick to It!”

    “Stick to It”  means that You Gt Your Best Results during the Turkey Challenge by doing a few things, like Journal/Keep-Track/Write-Down your intake, following an Isagenix program (Today is a CLEANSE DAY) or by staying within 200-300 calories for breakfast 300-400 calories for lunch and 500-800 additional calories for the rest of your meals and snacks.

    BUT…. Why?  Why do we need to “Stick to It”?

    There are many things that factor in to weight loss, but a lot just has to do with #’s. The Why is ALL in the Numbers and Here is Why:  The number of calories the body needs to consumes in a day is different for every person and so are their caloric needs if they want to lose weight. You may notice on the nutritional labels of the foods you buy that the “percent daily values” are based on a 2,000 calorie diet — 2,000 calories is a rough average of what people eat in a day.

    But… your body might need more or less than 2,000. Height, weight, gender, age and activity level.  If you are following an Isagenix Program, you are consuming about 1200 calories on a shake day.  That is the minimum most nutritionist will recommend without Dr. supervision.  If your following the healthy eating program your consuming on average about the same amount. That will put most of you at a 800 calorie deficit and you will be losing weight!  Woot Woot!

    BUT… There is more!  According to the American Heart Association,

    “more than 140 million American adults are overweight. (Did you check your BMI? Are you one of them?)  Of these, nearly 66 million are obese. People who are overweight or obese are more likely to develop heart disease and stroke (and whole lot of other illness), even if they have no other risk factors. Obesity is unhealthy because excess weight puts more strain on your heart. (Your joint, and bones to) It can raise blood pressure and blood cholesterol and can lead to diabetes. Losing weight is one of the best ways to reduce your risk of heart problems and other diseases. You can reduce your risk of heart disease by reaching and staying at your best weight.”

    That’s why!  It’s also why we are hoping that some of these changes with “Stick with You!”

    AND…  The WINNER is (We can’t tell you yet!!!!  Results aren’t due until Midnight EST)

    Congratulations!  You’ve won an IsaShaker™ with 4 tropical & 4 orange Want More Energy?® Sticks.  Please email us your address!

     

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  • livingdreamteam 1:32 pm on November 15, 2011 Permalink
    Tags: , Healthy Snack Foods, , , , , , , , What's in an Isagenix 9 Day   

    Turkey Challenge Day 9 

    The Turkey Challenge is only 11 Days long!

    How Much Can We Accomplish?

    Well, we are about to find out.  Here’s How to Earn Points:

    Stick to It: For Best Results-Journal/Keep-Track/Write-Down your intake.  Did you Stick to It today?  Did you stay on your Isagenix Program?  Shake Days- 2 Shakes and 600 calories.  Cleanse Days- 4 Cleanse Drinks and min. of 200 additional snacking calories. Or if you are not on Isagenix, did you stay within 200-300 calories for breakfast 300-400 calories for lunch and 500-800 additional calories for the rest of your meals and snacks?   If you did you get a :)

    H2O:  You need to Drink 80 oz of Water everyday!  If you did you get a :)

    Sleep:  You need 8 Hours of Sleep every night!  If you did you get a :)

    Exercise:  You need at least 20 Minutes of exercise everyday!  If you did you get a :)

    Weight:  You need to Weigh everyday at the same time!  If you did you get a :)

    :) = 1 Points    Points = Prizes     Prizes = :)

    Points:

    There are a possible 100 Points.  Every Box that you fill in with a :) will give you and additional 1 point and there are bonus points too! (11 Days X 5 Challenges = 55 Points)

    Bonus Points:

    You will earn 10 bonus points at the end of the contest for recording before and after measurements.

    You will earn 10 bonus points at the end of the contest for taking before and after pictures.

    You will earn 10 bonus points at the end of the contest if you improve your BMI.

    You will earn 5 bonus points each day that you report your results.  Results are due Ever Other Odd Day ONLY. (Day 3, 7, 11)

    Today is the Official Day 3 of the Turkey Cleanse and so far you may have earned 15 points:

    1 Point for each of the 5 Categories X 2 Days and 5 Bonus Points for reporting today!  To earn the 5 Bonus Points all you need to do is email your results so far TODAY.

    We want to to know:

    How many smiles you’ve earned

    lbs lost

    inches lost

    The biggest loser wins!   Day 4 Prize: IsaShaker™ with 4 tropical & 4 orange Want More Energy?® Sticks

    For those of you following a Isagenix program,WELCOME TO YOUR FIRST CLEANSE DAY!

    Cleansing is an ancient health tradition, which Isagenix® has improved with our exclusive nutritional systems designed to help accelerate the release of potentially harmful impurities. Our formulas simultaneously infuse the body with vitamins, minerals and botanicals so you can enjoy optimal health and wellness. Thousands of people just like you have experienced increased energy, youthful vitality and safe weight loss after embracing the Isagenix Nutritional Cleansing and Replenishing lifestyle.

    Here we go! Remember to keep the times flexible and make them work for you.

    AM
    Drink 4 oz. of Cleanse for Life® liquid or mix two scoops of Cleanse for Life powder with 4–8 oz. of purified water. Take 1 Natural Accelerator™ capsule to help jump-start your metabolism.

    SNACK
    Eat 1-2 Isagenix Snacks!™ and drink 1–2 glasses of purified water.

    LATE AM
    Drink 4 oz. of Cleanse for Life liquid or mix two scoops of Cleanse for Life powder with 4–8 oz. of purified water.

    SNACK
    Eat 1-2 Isagenix Snacks! and drink 1–2 glasses of purified water. Take 1 Natural Accelerator capsule.

    EARLY PM
    Drink 4 oz. of Cleanse for Life liquid or mix two scoops of Cleanse for Life powder with 4–8 oz. of purified water.

    SNACK
    Eat 1-2 Isagenix Snacks! and drink 1–2 glasses of purified water.

    PM
    Drink 4 oz. of Cleanse for Life liquid or mix two scoops of Cleanse for Life powder with 4–8 oz. of purified water.
    Remember to believe in your goals and commit to doing the best for your body. Focus on your success and you’ll be able to complete your first Cleanse Day with ease.

    Here’s a little bit more info:

    On a Cleanse Day:

    1/2 Cup Cleanse 4 life X 4

    *Sprinkle Cleanse for Life with Want More Energy

    *Drink lots of Water.  You can add Want More Energy if you need it.

     

    AM 1/2 1 – 2 ounces Ionix Supreme (Not included in the 9 day)

    8:00 cup Cleanse for Life and Nat. Accelerator

    10:00 Isagenix Snack

    11:00 1/2 cup Cleanse for Life

    12:00 Isagenix Snack

    1:00 Isagenix Snack and Nat Accelerator

    2:00 1/2 cup Cleanse for Life

    3:00 Isagenix Snack

    5:00 1/2 cup Cleanse for Life

    6:00 Isagenix Snack

    7:00 Isagenix Snack

    9:00 IsaFlush (Not included in the 9 day)

    Cleanse Day Support Options:  The less snaking the better but if you have to cheat here are a few options-

      • 1 to 2 IsaDelight Plus can be taken twice daily 30 minutes before eating Isagenix Snacks! or two hours after.
        Important: the amino acids in IsaDelight Plus encourage natural production of mood-elevating brain chemicals which can help satisfy appetite. Amino acids found in protein from foods can interfere, so IsaDelight Plus should be consumed on an empty stomach.
      • For a boost of energy or to manage blood sugar, eat ¼ apple or pear.
      • 2 Raw almonds every 2 hours taste great with the IsaSnacks.
      • Try a hard boiled egg wrapped in a lettuce leaf if you really feel like you ‘can’t make it

    Good Luck!

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  • livingdreamteam 3:50 am on November 14, 2011 Permalink
    Tags: 9 Day Program, , , , , , , ,   

    Turkey Challenge Day 8 

    It’s time to FOCUS ON GETTING THE BEST RESULTS POSSIBLE!

    It’s our second of the Turkey Cleanse!   Did you get some  :)  yesterday?  don’t forget to track your progress on the tracking sheets.

    Remember, to get the best results possible, stay as true to the plan. Follow the rules!  If you are following the Isagenix 9-Day System today is you second Shake Day and tomorrow We Cleanse! Keep your Turkey Challenge Tracking Sheets and Directions handy and don’t forget to visit IsaProduct.com for recipes, coaching, product information and much, much more!

    If you are ‘Doing your own thing’ , remember to stay true to the calorie count rules!

    If you are following Isagenix, Tomorrow is your first Cleanse Day!
    It’s important to prepare for your first Cleanse Day by making sure you have the right snacks in your house, such as organic apples and unsalted almonds. Another tip: You may not want to exercise tomorrow; instead just relax and allow your body to be fully engaged in cleansing.

    Focus on victory
    Today, when your thoughts turn toward the challenges you face, think about success. Keep in mind that thousands of people have have made a decision to change their lives, break bad habits and adopt a healthier lifestyle.  You are following in the footsteps of people just like you, that were ready to commit. Listen to stories of real people who’ve reported incredible health benefits. Click here.

    Additional resources
    If you have questions that are not answered in these mails, by IsaDiary™ or in your system guide, please email us.  We want to help you get great results or visit IsaProduct.com.

    Success is yours, you will have it! :)

    If you still need to order Isagenix please call Gabby at 877 978 8266 or visit http://www.CleanseMyself.com

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