Too late . . .

I just found out recently about the death of a friend's spouse. It was a sudden stroke, and it's very sad. My condolences to her and her family. If my memory serves me correctly, this gentleman was overweight and also had diabetes. And if my memory still serves me right, this man didn't pay much attention to what he ate and did not exercise. A recipe for disaster? Yes -- in his retirement years, when he and his wife were supposed to be enjoying life together, traveling, and making memories, he is gone, and she is alone.
I would like you to now refer to the Food for Thought section of this blog. It says "Health is a choice." My Aunt Jane said this in a recent email to me, and though it is a simple statement, the meaning behind it is PROFOUND!!! It's true -- absolutely true. Many people would say "Oh, this poor man died after having a stroke . . ." And please PLEASE do not take these next statements harshly -- but the truth is, he CHOSE his status of health! He was NOT a victim -- he chose to be overweight/not lose the weight, he chose to eat wrong despite having diabetes (and despite his wife's encouraging him to eat better), and he chose to not exercise. All of these choices lead to one thing: his early death, and probably a less enjoyable life.
Again -- my heart goes out to anyone whose loved one has passed on -- I recently lost my precious grandmother to cancer. She lived 80 years, and really, she was ready to go be with Jesus; she was tired and ready for a new heavenly body! These old bodies don't last forever -- there IS an expiration date! But what I want to help everyone see/realize/understand, is that you DO have a LOT to do with not only how long you live, but HOW you live. It's all dependent on your every-day-choices!!!
Many times we think that we are being selfish by spending money on quality supplements, by spending our time exercising (instead of spending time with the family perhaps), or by taking the time to learn about health & wellness. But I want to suggest that it is selfish NOT to take care of yourself! Think about how many people depend on you! If you are a mess, have no energy, and feel badly, then how in the world are you going to take care of anyone else??? And when we put in the time, money, energy to take care of ourselves, that sends a valuable message to others (like our kids) that taking care of ourselves is important, and that they too should care about what they eat and what choices they make on a daily basis!
Well . . . that's all for now. The good news is that it's NOT too late for you, my friends. Your health is your choice! What will YOU do TODAY to ensure that you not only live LONG but live WELL? It's not selfish, you know.

Premium Fuel???

"Just Ahead ~ Premium Fuel" . . . this is what the billboard read. When I saw McDonald's golden arches right next to this, I laughed out loud! RIGHT!!! McDonald's foods are "Premium Fuel???" Since when???

My last post discussed how our bodies (like cars) need fuel to keep going, and how we need to consider the QUALITY of the foods we are putting in our bodies. We need to treat our bodies BETTER than our cars! Now, to give McDonald's a little bit of credit, perhaps some of their salads could be considered "Premium Fuel," but let's be honest. 95% of their menu is high-calorie, high-fat, high-sodium, LOW-NUTRIENT food!!! This is NOT "Premium Fuel!"

I often find it curious when I'm working with a potential customer, and they say to me, "Well, before I start on this Herbalife stuff, I need to check with my doctor to see if it's OK." . . . hmmm . . . Sometimes I'll respond, "OK, I understand. But let me ask you this: do you check with your doctor before you go eat at McDonald's??? Because our products are a LOT healthier for you than McDonald's!!!" Often, they don't know what to say to that . . . if they would be honest with themselves, they would admit that this "checking-with-their-doctor-thing" is just an excuse because they are not ready to commit to a healthier lifestyle or they don't see that they are worth the investment of money to create that healthier body for themselves. And that's OK -- if they're not ready, they're not ready! I just wish that they would be honest with themselves AND me!

WHEN will we realize that WE TRULY ARE WHAT WE EAT??? HOW are our bodies supposed to repair themselves when most of the fuel/food we give them, is just junk? WHEN will we realize that WE ONLY HAVE ONE BODY, and that it's a lot more effective and a lot cheaper to maintain and take care of our bodies rather than try to "fix" them after decades of abuse? It's time to take RESPONSIBILITY for our health instead of making EXCUSES or blaming our family history or DNA; DAILY we have the CHOICE of how we treat our bodies! And when we are ready to be honest with ourselves and take resposibility for where we are at and how we got there, THAT is when true change can happen!
To your health!

Do you treat your CAR better than your BODY???

OK -- so you may laugh when you first read that question . . . but is it TRUE??? Before you say "NO, of course not!" -- stop and think about it! We wash our cars, we clean them out on the inside, we change the oil periodically (and other fluids too), and of course we regularly fill the tank with gasoline. We wouldn't want to run out of gas and end up stranded on the side of the road somewhere!
Most people clean the outside of their bodies pretty well on a regular basis, but what I'd like you to consider for a moment is this: how well are you taking care of the INSIDE of your body? Do you run on EMPTY all day, expecting your body & mind to somehow perform well anyway? What kind of fuel are you putting in your body anyway? (Food IS fuel -- have you ever thought about it like that before?) Is it fuel that will truly nourish your body, or fuel that is such low quality that the very cells of your body are STARVING??? If you are reaching for fast food, junk food and sodas much of the day/night, then I'm here to tell you that you are starving your body!!! You may say, "Well, if my body is 'starving,' then why am I fat?" Well -- when you feed your body junk that it cannot use, it will store that junk as FAT. Then your body will give you CRAVINGS, hoping that you will feed it what it REALLY needs! If you starve your body long enough, chronic health issues, overweight, and low energy are just a few of the things that you have to look forward to!
Even if you say "I eat well -- lots of fruits & veggies, no fast food, lots of water, I'm OK," I'm here to tell you that you still are probably not getting 100% of the nutrients that your body needs as fuel each day to "run" efficiently. It's no mystery that the foods that we eat are frightenly low in nutrients -- even organic (which is SO costly!) is not always a sure-thing . . .
Ask any mechanic or car enthusiast, and they will tell you that not all gasoline or oil is the same! Some will give you better results than others . . .
So it is, my friends, with supplements. Not all supplements are created equal!!! Most supplements that you buy at the store are either food-grade or vitamin-grade quality. These supplements do not always contain what they CLAIM on the label. Why? Because the FDA only requires that vitamin companies put a minimum of 33% of what they claim on the label into their product! SO -- in order to make the maximum profit -- many of these companies do just that. That is why many times, you take vitamins, hoping to get healthier and feel better, but you don't. You're not getting the nutrition you think you're getting.
ENTER HERBALIFE! Herbalife's vitamins are Pharmaceutical-grade vitamins. This means that we must have 98% or more of what we claim on our label, or we throw it out and start over! And Herbalife stops the production lines every 20 minutes to check the quality of our products -- and THAT is why you feel the DIFFERENCE on HERBALIFE!
MY STORY: I used to take vitamins, but I was still sick and tired all the time! It wasn't until I started on the Herbalife Cellular Nutrition that I actually felt the difference: I had more energy, I wasn't getting sick anymore, my cravings went away, chronic issues began to clear up, and I accidentally lost 10 pounds and 2 sizes! Oh darn! ;o)
SO - if you're tired of wasting your money on vitamins that are probably not doing your body much good, check out the Product Focus section of this blog and find out about how our Formula 2 Multivitamin Complex is different than the rest!
To your health!
Final Thought: Think about supplements as INSURANCE for your HEALTH! It fills in the gaps in our nutrition that are not filled by the foods we eat. (Now -- this does NOT mean that we can get away with eating junk all day, and as long as we take great vitamins, we're ok! Sorry -- doesn't work that way -- we have to do our part too!)

OUTRAGEOUS!

You won't even believe the article I just read about the beverages we are consuming in America. Some of these beverages are actually DANGEROUS (cancer-causing!). We must educate ourselves so that we can make healthy decisions not only for ourselves, but for our children & families as well.
After reading this article, I'm glad that my family & I do not drink milk, fast-food milk shakes, coffee, or sodas! Are you courageous enough to read this short article to educate yourself about these facts? Then, are you brave enough to make the CHANGES necessary to create HEALTH in your body? I hope so.
I haven't figured out how to do a link yet (sorry!), so just copy and paste this link into your browser to get to the article. http://health.yahoo.net/experts/eatthis/6-beverage-industry-secrets-they-dont-want-you-know-0