Tidbits are starting to escape.

The online gurus's have it all wrong. Oh yea they may be able to suck lots of folks in, but let's face it not everyone can be a guru so how are they going to help you with success? After all many times, their perceived success came from the look of a guru status online.

It's not about you it's about the people your connecting with. Discover people and what they want. Find out whats of value to them. It must be completely about others. Internally focus on personal development, and how to be emotionally intelligent. Hint: New Marketing is about relationships not the medium.

You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you.

I believe... People with passion can change the world for the better. I'm not necessarily passionate about physical products but what the product can bring to us and to the world. Passion will not protect us against set backs, but it will ensure no failure is ever final. So what is it your passionate about?

Wether you like it or not you are being judged by how well you communicate. Good Artists copy. Great Artists steal. I want you to steal some ideas here OK? Two people can see the same thing but interpret it differently based on their vision. Chances are your vision won't look like mine so your ideas will be different also.

That's it for today anyway. Don't forget to plug in on Valentines...

Cindy McAsey
Barefoot in the Garden
888-272-6701

P.S. Watch as tidbits are released via our facebook community. I just know I'll have a hard time keeping this all in til Valentines Day.

2. Save the Date! Feb.14th-Valentines Day

A message from...  Cindy McAsey

Dealing with people is probably the biggest problem you face, especially if you are in business. Yes, and that is also true if you are a housewife, architect or engineer.
You can for example, hire technical ability in engineering, accountancy, architecture or any other profession at nominal salaries. But the person who has technical knowledge plus the ability to express ideas, to assume leadership, and to arouse enthusiasm among people—that person is headed for higher earning power.

EIGHT THINGS THIS WEBINAR SERIES WILL HELP YOU ACHIEVE
1. Get out of a mental rut, think new thoughts, acquire new visions, discover new ambitions.
2. Make friends quickly and easily.
3. Increase your popularity.
4. Win people to your way of thinking.
5. Increase your influence, your prestige, your ability to get things done.
6. Handle complaints, avoid arguments, keep your human contacts smooth and pleasant.
7. Become a better speaker, a more entertaining conversationalist.
8. Arouse enthusiasm among your associates.

This Topic has done all these things for more than ten million people in thirty-six languages. Folks like Warren Buffett says it's the absolute best way to increase you income by 50%. Take a minute and Save the Date on Valentines Day.

Cindy McAsey
Barefoot in the Garden
888-272-6701

P.S. Watch as the hearts unfold via our facebook community. I just know I'll have a hard time keeping this all in til Valentines Day.

3. Uncover Secrets of Warren Buffett

A message from...  Cindy McAsey

Join us for this Special Webinar Series starting on a Very Special Day... Valentines!!!

This series has been developed based on a survey of folks just like you and I. On this survey there was 156 questions asked.. such as, What is your business or profession? Your education? How do you spend your spare time? What is your income? Your Hobbies? Your ambitions? Your Problems? What subjects are you most interested in studying? And so on.

That survey revealed health is the prime interest and their second interest is people and get along with people; how make people like you; and how to win others to your way of thinking.

Many of you know I've become somewhat of an expert on healthy living and lifestyle, I've written so much content on health it will make your head spin.

Here's the deal this special Webinar series is all about their SECOND interest. So as my research continued I ran across a video featuring Warren Buffett where he gives his wise words of successful wisdom called,

"How to increase your income by 50%".

His words spoke to my heart & soul and I knew this was it. I've put together a series based on people, communication, Internet, influence, and leadership. OMG I get excited just thinking about it!

I'll share more soon, I just wanted you to set aside 30 minutes to join me on Valentines Day.

Cindy McAsey
Barefoot in the Garden
888-272-6701

P.S. I know I'll have a hard time keeping this all in til Valentines Day. Tidbits like a ___ cookie will be shared on our Facebook page... just saying.

4. It's what you Do that Makes a Difference

A message from...  Cindy McAsey

Cindy McAsey
Barefoot in the Garden
888-272-6701

Building the Dream - Living the Dream
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5. Barefootmerchant News- by Cindy McAsey

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Scientists identify anti-inflammatory mechanism in red wine

A Glasgow university study found that resveratrol, an antioxidant chemical in red wine, blocks two key proteins in the body to prevent inflammation, a major factor in many diseases. In the study, mice given resveratrol were more resistant to a strong inflammatory agent.

The information and testimonials on Vivix Shaklee's Resveratrol product are almost overwhelming sometimes. I've compiled it all over at http://anti-aging-tonic.blogspot.com It sure gets you thinking about the possibilities of living a happy & healthy long life.

7. Weight Loss: Weight-loss surgery can put immune system at risk

Weight-loss surgery can put immune system at risk

Some patients who undergo gastric bypass surgery may experience malnutrition and risk infection or poor wound healing as their immune system adapts to the massive decrease in food consumption, according to a study out of Michigan State University. The findings show that although a patient may benefit from the reduction in body weight, the adverse effects on the immune system can also be significant.

Something to consider before undergoing drastic measures. It's called Cinch and has been found to live up to it's name for many folks. http://weightloss.barefootmom.com

8. Weight Loss: The Roll of Soy Protein in our Diet

A message from...
Cindy McAsey-Marketing Strategies Coach

A message from...
Cindy McAsey- Mom w/family and a farm full of animals ~ chasing em til I am 90

Losing weight doesn't have to mean all water all the time. In fact, drinking our Cinch Energy Tea will not only quench your thirst-- it naturally increases your energy levels with T-Lift. T-lift is Shaklee's unique blend of red, white, and green teas. This high quality green tea is as simple to drink as pure water-- the mix easily blends into hot or cold water for a refreshing burst of energizing flavor.

In addition to its delicious flavor, drinking green tea offers a host of other benefits. Green tea contains high levels of polyphenol, which is associated with health benefits from normalizing blood pressure to lowering cancer risk. The Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database lists many of these, but the only benefit labeled "likely effective" is mental alertness, probably due to the caffeine content. Future research will likely clarify whether or not any of the phenols have disease-fighting effects.

Green tea is often associated with calorie-burning properties because it contains EGCG, which increases the body's rate of thermogenesis, or heat production. This indicates that green tea may help move along the metabolic process, means if you're sitting at your desk drinking green tea you may be burning more calories than if you were sitting at your desk drinking pure water. In one study of EGCG, energy expenditure was compared in men who were given green tea extract versus caffeine or plain water. The green tea extract caused a 4% boost in metabolism. The amount of extract given was approximately the amount reported to be in a cup of green tea.

If you enjoy drinking green tea and are watching your weight, you might already be getting a small boost in metabolism, but Cinch Energy Tea's patented blend of red, green, and white teas is truly unique. The next time you drink from your cup of hot or cold Cinch Energy Tea, it should taste a little sweeter knowing it's helping you fight cancer, normalizing your blood pressure, and even helping you melt away excess pounds.

Buy Cinch Energy Tea Online

Cindy McAsey
888.272.6701
Barefoot in the Garden

10. Inspiration for Weight Loss: She's 87 and look at her Dance!

A message from...
Cindy McAsey- Mom w/family and a farm full of animals ~ chasing em til I am 90

Obesity in America is at an all time high. Everyone that has ever experienced being a few pounds of extra weight knows just how tough it can be to shed those extra pounds. I've personally never issues with being overwieght. For me it was the opposite. What we all should strive for is to have that healthy vitality and glow of premium health. This video was such an inspiration for me. I hope it inspires you to to maintain and protect your health.

She's 87 years old and look at her dance!

She's awesome isn't she... I know when I saw that video I thought gosh that could be me down the road dancing with my grandson. (who is just a baby now) Bottomline we all need something or something to inspire us to make good choices about our health.

The primary concern of overweight and obesity is one of health and not appearance.

The Surgeon General’s Call To Action To Prevent and Decrease Overweight and Obesity
Overweight and Obesity: Health Consequences

Your weight loss is directly influenced by the way you think and feel. The more you can remain positive and motivated, the more success you're likely to have. Here are three great ways to stay focused on your weight loss success:

Form a support circle. This includes your family, friends, coworkers and your doctor. It's pretty safe to assume that these people want to help, but they might not really know how. So, be patient while they learn the ways that are most helpful to you. One key element of getting the support you need is to be specific...and ask for the help you decide you really need. Think it over. Focus on the behavior that you want the person to exhibit—or to change—rather than asking for kindness, understanding or sensitivity. Make your communication clear, and you're much more likely to get the help you need.

Keep track of your progress. Weigh yourself periodically. And each day write down a day's complete eating and any physical activity you've done. This is both a great way to feel proud of your accomplishments and a helpful means of spotting any potential problems with your weight-loss program, should they arise. Any time you visit your doctor, bring along your daily notes to share with him or her.

Reward yourself early and often. Changing your lifestyle takes motivation, and although feeling better about yourself is the biggest reward of all, sometimes you might need a little something extra to motivate you. So make sure you reward yourself once you reach a goal, whether it be completing a 10-minute walk or losing 10 pounds. Some of the rewards you need are psychological—give yourself a "pat on the back" for a job well done, even if your new lifestyle becomes "second nature" over time. But don't feel shy about rewarding yourself with new clothes or other personal pampering, either—you've earned it! Part of staying positive is dealing with the negative.

A positive attitude and good motivation will get you started, but it's easy to fall into unrealistic expectations that could derail your efforts.

Here are a couple of "can't win" weight loss thought patterns to look out for:

"It's all or nothing." This attitude tempts you to think that foods are either good or bad, healthy or unhealthy. Just one slipup, and you could view yourself as a failure. Instead, expect mistakes as part of weight control. It's better to have them and recover quickly than to have no plan for dealing with them when they occur.

"Nothing but negative." It's easy to make a mountain out of a molehill. Miss one opportunity for increased physical activity, and the thought could pop up that you're "right back where you started," ignoring all the work you've already done.

Focus on the good work you have done, and look ahead to more of it.

"Don't worry, be happy." These thinkers have the opposite reaction from the ones above: they're always going to do better next week. This may be optimistic, positive thinking, but it often lacks a plan for making it happen. Plans beat platitudes, every day.

"This is it." Sometimes you may feel like you have found the "right" program, the "right" doctor, or that this is exactly the "right" time for success. Unfortunately, weight control isn't a one-shot effort. Think long-term: seeing your doctor regularly, making physical activity a part of your life, and, rather than just dieting, changing your eating habits for life

There is only a couple of weeks left to register for Cinch Biggest Loser Contest Are you up for a challenge? It could make you $25,000 richer!

Cindy McAsey
888.272.6701
Barefoot in the Garden

11. Weight Loss Supplements: Is your weight loss product safe?

A message from...
Cindy McAsey- Mom w/family and a farm full of animals ~ chasing em til I am 90

Is your Weight Loss Product Safe? Lets face it we are what we eat...

One of the reasons I feel compeled to write about this today is the recent news of the slip up from current FDA inspections in peanut factories. You would think if it's regulated by the FDA it would be safe right? Well if you have seen the news reports you know over 15 people have died and many more are very sick. Let me ask you this do you know how safe your weight loss product is? How many recalls have there been in the last several years on weight loss products? Sad part is weight loss products aren't even regulated by the FDA, so if the company that manufacturers it doesn't have a high quality control standard ya never know what your putting into your body is safe.

Our Secret Manufacturer has a 50 year history dedicated to the development and marketing of safe and effective products, but in fact, safety is there first consideration in development of all products. As caretakers of scientific integrity and guardians of product safety, Shaklee scientists are charged with making product ingredient decisions using safety as a strategic and critical decision driver.

In this short video Cindy Lathum explains why you can feel safe using Shaklee Products.

Fundamentally, Shaklee Scientists are the architects and advocates for Shaklee’s commitment to health and safety for each and every product and program marketed by Shaklee. Their scientific team made up of Health Sciences, Research, and Product Development, with the help of our Scientific Advisory Board members, evaluates published scientific literature, evidence-based reports, and the known pharmacology of potential ingredients in order to evaluate the safety of dietary supplement product concepts. Next, they identify optimal ingredient sources, dosage levels, and delivery forms to further ensure product safety and efficacy.

Finally they conduct usage trials and controlled scientific research studies to help establish product safety. And of course, they conduct post market surveillance to monitor for potential adverse events and potential safety issues. Shaklee has worked hard to earn consumers’ trust by conducting due diligence and emphasizing consumer safety first, avoiding potentially unsafe ingredients, and continuing to champion solid scientifically backed product choices rather than risky trends.

In the May 2004 issue of Consumer Reports magazine, "Dangerous Supplements," 12 ingredients in dietary supplements were targeted as unsafe by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. And it should come as no surprise that Shaklee has never used any of these potentially unsafe ingredients in any of our dietary supplements at any time, in any market.

Shaklee nutritional product safety is a direct result of their commitment to scientific integrity, our mission of developing products designed and tested to meet real world needs, and their technology that enables them to predictably build safety directly into each and every product, time after time. Shaklee products consistently measure up to the highest safety standards and they are proud to stand behind the very safest science-based products in the business with a 100% money back guarantee.

Bottomline before you decide to start a weight loss program, be sure to check out the manufacturer of the products your considering and make sure they are safe.

Buy Safe Weight Loss Products Online Save

Cindy McAsey
Barefoot in the Garden
888.272.6701

12. Weight Loss: What have you got to Lose? or Gain?

There are many weightloss programs available today. Some good ones some not so good ones. So how do you decide? In this video you will discover a weight loss program that's been clinically tested, personalized plan to help you loose weight and more importantly INCHES.

The plan in a nutshell...

You eat 2 meals a day in a delicious shake (really), a yummy bar to treat yourself, 3-in-1 boost with ingredients to help kick up your metabolism, an extraordinary tea for natural energy. Plus, personalized menus, specific to your body's needs a preferences.

REAL Science... proof is not in the pudding. We don't bamboozle with scientific jargon, but we do tell you why cinch works

REAL Reasons... This isn't about getting beautiful because you already are. This is about getting healthy. We're not about hype of fad.. loose pounds and inches, break the dieting cycle, be less hungry, be healthier, the support to get you there, it's a Cinch really.

REAL SAFE Products - Taste Buds meet Cinch. With Cinch you eat foods you look forward too. Ya can't say that about cabbage soup.

FREE Profile Analysis - Go to http://weightloss.barefootmom.com see how it works.

Are you the competitive type? Just announced a contest just for you... get the details at: http://www.cinchbiggestloser.com/barefoot or call Cindy McAsey 888.272.6701

So Really what have you got to Lose? or if you think about it Gain? Like fitting into your favorite jeans, feeling healthier, and maybe, being $25,000 richer?

Cindy McAsey
Barefoot in the Garden
888.272.6701

13. Weight Loss: Are all the good time holiday foods tempting you away from your normal healthy weight loss diet?

A message from...
Cindy McAsey- Mom w/family and a farm full of animals ~ chasing em til I am 90

Did you know the average American carries up to 40 lbs of excess weight in their intestines? Kind a scary isn't it. In order for your colon to asorb all the good nutrients you put into your body it's a good idea to do a body cleanse first. An excellent body cleanse will make you not feel to hot while you are doing it, but once complete you will will feel renewed and much healthier.

Sir William Lane (authority on medical matters) say's it best... If we are to have optimum health and long life we must control our consumption, assimilation and elimination. It is possible, in a greater or lesser degree, to control all three. Of course this will involve some work, inconvenience and expense. We only have one life, there is no spare for that! It all boils down to one question: ‘What is good health and long life worth?' Someone said: ‘One in a thousand care to take the trouble, the others let the trouble take them.'

My question for you... Are you gonna take the trouble to get rid of the excess in your intestines? or will you let to go because you want to avoid a few days of discomfort and eventually have Major Problems?

Our Barefoot Secret Company offers several state-of-the-art cleanse and detox products to help you rid your body of toxic chemicals, rejuvenate your liver, cleanse your colon, build up your intestinal microflora and much more.

Liver Cleanser The liver is the largest internal organ in the body and plays a crucial role in maintaining normal metabolism and detoxifying the body. Our Liver Cleanser provides nutritional support for healthy liver function. This product has a proprietary blend of six botanical ingredients with antioxidant and bile flow enhancing properties, which combine to protect and stimulate the body’s natural ability to maintain healthy liver cells.

The Liver Cleanser includes the extracts of:

• milk thistle seed
• schizandra chinensis seed
• a plant native to China and used for over 2000 years to increase the amount of detoxifying enzymes in the liver
• Reishi mushroom
• known for its antioxidant properties
• dandelion
• tumeric
• artichoke

Get Educated! Discover a unique, healing botanical blend that promotes comprehensive liver health!

Additional Information: Informative pamphlet on a unique botanical blend that promotes comprehensive liver health! Discover a unique, healing botanical blend that promotes comprehensive liver health!

Colon Cleanser

The healthy body contains trillions of friendly microorganisms. A vast majority live in the colon and are referred to as intestinal floral or microflora. At least 400 kinds of microorganisms are found in the gastrointestinal tract; this amounts to about three pounds of bacteria in the intestines at all times.

Their most important role is keeping undesirable bacteria in check.

Common Causes of Bacteria Imbalance

• The most common cause of imbalance between good and bad bacteria is the use of antibiotics.
• age
• poor diet
• low fiber intake
• oral contraceptives
• medications such as aspirin and corticosteroids
• stress
• high sugar intake

The two-product system supplies both acidophilus and bifidus. The first product is a prebiotic that comes in powder form which makes for a pleasant-tasting drink mix and provides nutrients, which selectively feed the friendly bacteria. The second product—the probiotic is a unique patented, seamless capsule that will withstand the shipping and storing process and the acidic environment of the stomach, guaranteeing the delivery of 500 million live beneficial microflora to the intestines.

Using our patented colon care system to build your microflora to optimum levels can help improve a host of conditions from a wide range of digestive discomforts like indigestion*, heart burn*, diarrhea*, constipation*, gas and stomach bloating*. A healthy colon care aid more serious ailments like colitis*, autoimmune diseases*, and Candida*. It can also help improve skin conditions like acne*, psoriasis*, eczema* and cold sores*, and it can even help conditions like bad breath*, headaches* and ADD*.

Taking our Acidophilus product everyday will help you experience a whole NEW LEVEL OF HEALTH! Remember, you are as healthy as your colon. It can be a cesspool of toxins poisoning your system, or it can be a garden where the vitality of life flows to your entire being, creating a state of health and vitality.

Get Educated! Discover how to maintain a healthy digestive tract with probiotics!

Herbal-Laxative

No colon cleanse program would be complete without our famous Herbal-Laxative formula. Originally formulated in 1917, Herbal-Laxative has been used effectively by millions of people over the years. It’s designed to encourage a mild cleansing action to aid the body’s natural process. Herbal-Laxative features a blend of 9 herbs, including senna leaf, which has been used for more than 3,000 years as a natural laxative.

The herbs used in Herbal-Laxative are not in any way related to the artificial chemical laxatives promoted on television. Those products often irritate the tissue and pull fluid into the bowels forcing it to eject its contents. Artificial laxatives like these can weaken the organs and may causes dependencies, dehydration, and electrolyte imbalance.

Instead, Herbal-Laxative naturally stimulates contraction of muscles with the colon. This allows for better removal of trapped waste and shortens the transit time, giving toxins less time to harm healthy colon tissues and be reabsorbed and circulated throughout the body. Herbal-Laxative can help improve regularity, reduce body odor*, clear acne*, relieve constipation, expel gas from the stomach and intestines, and normalizes the colon function while it nourishes the bowel.

Get Educated! Discover our favorite herbal colon cleanser.

Blood Cleanser As far back as 3000 B.C., the Babylonians understood the versatile benefits of garlic. It was well accepted as a medicine for a wide range of applications, including respiratory tract infections, skin disorders, parasitic infections and as an antibiotic and antimicrobial agent.

Today, numerous scientific papers also report on garlic's ability to cleanse the blood and ameliorate heavy metal toxicity, especially against such neurotoxin metals as mercury and cadmium, while another papers described the use of garlic in the treatment of hypoglycemia, intestinal disorders and a wide variety of other medical conditions.

However, not all garlic supplements are the same. Most of the processing methods used today, including crushed garlic powders, garlic oil capsules and aged odorless extracts, reduce or eliminate the allicin content. Allicin is the major active component of garlic and is needed to deliver the many benefits of garlic.

Barefoot Secret Company's Garlic Compound utilizes a unique, gentle; temperature controlled drying process, which retains ALL the allicin. The garlic is cooled to a level that temporarily inactivates the enzyme that forms allicin, and it’s only activated when the supplement is digested, providing the maximum benefits of garlic.

Our Garlic Compound also has a dual-odor control formulation. Garlic breath” is due to garlic odor from the stomach. Our Garlic tablet doesn’t break down until it is past the stomach and into the small intestine. “In addition, it contains a sweet-smelling blend of spearmint and rosemary extract for effective odor control

Get Educated! Discover gently processed, allicin rich garlic.

Overall Body Cleanser

Alfalfa is Arabic for the “Father of All Foods”. The roots of this amazing herb grow very deep into the ground bringing up vital nutrients and trace minerals from deep within the earth. Alfalfa is known as a natural diuretic, body cleanser and detoxifier. It stimulates bile flow, and binds with heavy metals and removes them from your system. It also helps protect from radiation and helps control body odor.

Besides its highly beneficial attributes as a body cleanser and detoxifier, alfalfa also has many other benefits. According to David Mulvain, M.S. Nutrionist, alfalfa also aids in digestion, is anti-inflammatory, anti-arthritic*, anti-bacterial. It helps aid in the healing of ulcers, gout, heel spurs, upset stomach, allergies and back disc repair. It even regulates blood sugar levels and helps lower cholesterol. It’s truly an amazing herb! Only the finest quality alfalfa is used in Shaklee’s Alfalfa supplement. Grown without pesticides, herbicides, or inorganic fertilizers, it provides the highest quality alfalfa available on the market today.

More information on alfalfa

Get Educated! Discover Premium quality alfalfa, grown in California with no fungicides, bacteriosides, synthetic hormones, growth regulators, or chemicals.

We encourage you to take some time to cleanse your body. Consider giving your body a rest from solid foods for a day and drink liquids instead. Use Barefoot Secret Company's cleanse and detox products for at least a month for best results, and see how much better, more alive and healthy you feel. It’ll do your body good!

Cleanse first then put the "Good Stuff" in your Body.
How do you find the good stuff in the grocery store? Shop the outside isles! The outsides isles are generally where the fresh and frozen foods are. The food with fewer preservatives.

Why Your Colon Loves Winter A great reason to celebrate colder weather and shorter days: They usher in visits from a family that brings color to your dinners and good tidings to your colon. We’re talking about the "Brassica" family -- a group of winter favorite veggies including; broccoli, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and cabbage. They’re slightly bitter, but that’s because you can actually taste their colon-cancer-fighting compounds called isothiocyanates.

Colon Cancer Blockers Research shows that the isothiocyanates in Brassica veggies may actively block potential carcinogens, putting the kibosh on not only colorectal cancer but prostate cancer cells as well. Brassica vegetables are also a good source of folic acid, phenolics, carotenoids, selenium, and vitamin C. (Did you know? About 1 in 3 cancers may be related to what people eat. Get some facts on diet do’s and don’ts for cancer prevention.)

Eating a diverse diet that includes 5 servings of vegetables per day can make you as much as 4 years younger than what you really are.

Cindy McAasey
Barefoot in the Garden
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* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

14. Healthy Pumpkin Pie Shaklee Recipe

Spice Up Your Holidays with a Pumpkin Pie Shake

Love pumpkin pie, but still trying to stick to your weight loss plan over the Holidays? Try this Pumpkin Spice shake recipe to add some variety to your shake. It tastes just like pumpkin pie!

Pumpkin Spice Shake Recipe
2 scoops Vanilla Shake Mix
8 oz non-fat milk or low fat soy milk
2 tbsp canned pumpkin
½ tsp pumpkin spiceDash of vanilla extract
Dash of cinnamon
4 -6 ice cubesBlend until creamy

286 calories, 24 g protein, 42 g carbohydrate, 3 g fat
**Nutrient values when non-fat milk is used Visit http://cinchclub.com for more tasty and inspiring recipes you can enjoy during the holidays!

15. Weight Loss Supplements: Take Control of your Health before it takes Control of you!

A message from...
Cindy McAsey-Mon/w husband, 2 kids and a farm full of animals ~ chasing them til I'm 90

Elevated insulin and blood sugar levels have been linked to a number of serious health issues, such as vision and circulatory problems and impaired kidney function. Fortunately, there are simple preventative measures that you can take now to help retain normal blood sugar levels and stay healthy ? and being healthy can mean fewer costly medical expenses. As part of the Shaklee commitment toward a better, healthier tomorrow, we?ll help you every step of the way with useful tips and product suggestions.

Five tips to retaining a normal blood sugar level

1. Achieve a healthy weight

In a properly functioning body, insulin, a hormone made by your pancreas, helps transport glucose into the cells of the body so it can be use for energy. However, in overweight individuals, cells of the body can become resistant to insulin's action. One of the best ways to retain normal blood sugar levels is to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Try our Weight Management Plan, an effective and clinically tested program powered by leucine, an amino acid that helps preserve your muscle while you lose body fat.

2. Eat foods with a low glycemic index

When you're constantly on the run, it's easy to forget about giving your body the proper nutrition it needs. You may find yourself reaching for a bag of cookies, which most likely have a high glycemic index (GI), meaning the carbohydrates in those cookies are quickly broken down to glucose and released into the bloodstream. This quick release can then lead to a sharp rise in blood sugar, followed by a sharp drop in blood sugar leaving you with feelings of low energy. Help retain normal blood sugar levels by eating foods that have a low GI. Meal Replacement Shakes and Meal-in-a-Bars are a great alternative because they taste great, fill you up and give your body the sustained energy it needs.

3. Enhance your health

So, you're at a healthy weight and your blood sugar is where you want it to be. What else? How about the health of your heart, brain, digestive system, and other body parts? Keep the healthy momentum going and remember to take your vitamins and minerals on a daily basis. Basic Vitamin Package is the perfect supplement for daily nutritional support. Its 80 bio-optimized, clinically proven nutrients that enhance immunity, protect your DNA, and help manage your stress. It contains more than 20 antioxidant compounds and essential vitamins and minerals you need for a comprehensive approach to health, wellness, and vitality.

4. Additional botanical support

Certain minerals and botanicals have been scientifically shown to help retain normal blood sugar levels. These include banaba leaf extract, which helps stimulate glucose uptake, and chromium, a mineral essential to insulin function. Glucose Regulator contains these plus other normal blood sugar supporting ingredients including magnesium, vanadium, zinc, taurine, and alpha lipoic acid.

5. Stay active

Last, but not least, stay active. Try to get in 30 minutes of regular physical activity, such as brisk walking, bicycling or swimming most days of the week. If your busy schedule won't allow that, break your activity into sessions; 10 minutes in the morning, 10 in the afternoon, and a short 10 minute walk in the evening. Being more active will not only make you feel good, it will enhance your body's ability to use insulin and help you maintain a healthy weight.

Cindy Mcasey
Barefoot in the Garden
888-272-6701

16. Weight Loss, Supplement, Vitamin, and Protein Facts

A message from...
Cindy McAsey-The Barefoot Mentor

What You Should know about Vitamins and Soy Protein

When you buy vitamins, or better, food supplements, make sure the company doesn’t use chemicals and has cold process manufacturing. Heat kills the natural enzymes.

When starting a new regimen of adding food supplements, some people might break out (acne) for a couple of days or not feel well. The addition of nutritious soy protein to the diet can cause skin problems as well, along with urinary sting, and constipation. This is all part of the normal elimination process. This should be temporary. Ask your doctor if you have questions or concerns about this.

Remember you can't make up for a poor diet by simply adding vitamin supplements.

From The Seattle Times: You may be surprised that China is actually one of the largest exporters of many drugs and vitamins. The United States does not require country-of-origin labels for any of our drugs or food supplements. China's regulators also have financial interest in the industries they are supposed to regulate and inspect. Barefoot Secret Company that has invested over $250 million in exhaustive research, clinical trials, and quality tests on their food supplements. This company is NUMBER ONE in the good ol' USA for nutritional supplements! Food Supplements - Made in USA

Changing brands can change your life. The Landmark Nutritional Supplement Study obtained from Berkeley's School of Public Health is an independent study done on long term supplement users, non-supplements users and Shaklee independent distributors using only the products they distribute.

From this independent study a new supplement package was developed and tested again.. View the 12 clinical studies.

Bottomline if you give your body the proper supplements including Soy Protein, only take in what your metabolism needs loosing weight isn't a problem.

Makes you look and feel 25 years younger. http://www.barefootbus.com

17. Weight Loss Supplements and the Anti-Aging Breakthrough

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18. Weight Loss Supplements: No-Brainer Moves to Fight Fat

When it comes to working to get fit, sometimes all you need is common sense to help you attain your goal. Just eat the right food to energize your body and do some form of exercise regularly.

Weight Loss Fitness Frenzy
Even so, there are those who view getting in shape as a mentally and physically exhausting task. Relax. Fighting excess fat isn't as difficult as you think.

So, don't make yourself miserable by obsessively counting calories or hoarding fat-burning gadgets that guarantee overnight results. Likewise, hold off on buying the latest books about the fad diet of the moment. Save your money and strengthen your resolve to cut out the fat from your diet.

Weight Loss Fighting Simply
To show you how you can chuck fat painlessly, check out these three super simple ways to do it:

1. Keep it single. According to a study done at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas, people who correctly identified standard portion sizes for certain foods, such as chicken nuggets and cheese, still ate 40 to 75 percent more than that amount. The sight of food was enough to make them forget their vow to get fit. So, resist the temptation to indulge by sticking to single servings or storing your leftovers right away.

2. Spray it on. Instead of pouring cooking oil into the pan, use a garden-variety spray bottle for your stir-fried dishes. Each spray releases about one-eight of a teaspoon of oil--compared to an average of two to three teaspoons when you pour it on.

3. Go for appetizers. Worried about falling off the fitness wagon when you're in a restaurant? Order two appetizers and skip the main course. "This strategy keeps portion sizes small but satiates you with a couple of different flavors," explains dietician Elisabetta Politi, nutrition director of Duke University's Diet and Fitness Center in Durham, North California.

Weight Loss Starting Point
As soon as you've made these easy moves a part of your fitness routine, you're ready to take on more physical challenges. Just remember to be patient. After all, you already have a good head start.

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19. Weight Loss Supplements: Living a Long Healthy prosperous Life

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24. Weight Loss Supplements: Discover How To Find A Weight Loss Supplement That Really Works & Start Your Journey To Slimmer & Healthier You
So many people fail to lose weight just because they choose a bad weight loss supplement. Did you know that in 2004, an estimated 4.8 million Americans bought bogus weight-loss supplements, patches, creams or other products – making it the top rated scam according to the Federal Trade Commission.

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You can have a perfect diet in the world, and you can exercise every day all day long, but if you are seriously overweight, you WILL need a 100% effective weight loss supplement in order to lose weight.

Points to consider when choosing weight loss suppmlement Always go for NATURAL weight loss products - There are many diet pills on the market that contain synthetic chemicals which can produce very bad and unhealthy side-effects. Stay away from those diet supplements! Instead, focus on NATURAL weitght loss supplements that we recommend.

Stay away from counterfeit diet pills
Pretty much self-explanatory. Such products may cost you a lot with no benefits at all. And some of them might even damage your health! I mean, why buy suspicious synthetic products when you can have totally natural and organic weight loss supplements and products.

Use only medically backed and proven products.
Currently dietary supplements and weight loss products are not subjected to the same rigorous standards as prescription drugs and over the counter medications. As a result of the lack of testing many weight loss products on offer are marketed with very limited proof of effectiveness or safety. Always look for medical evidence that will support official product claims

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25. Weight Loss: How to feel your best Everyday

There is much more to weight loss than just diet and excercise. Here are 5 tips that will help you feel your best while loosing weight. Kick the Stress

Fifty percent of us experience stress every day. Mothers—especially working mothers—experience the greatest amount. Daily stress and anxiety wreak havoc with our sense of well-being and the impact of prolonged stress can have severe consequences on our health. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control estimates 75-90% of all visits to the doctor’s office are stress related.One key to good health is to keep levels of stress in check.

Get started by: Identifying Your Stressors – Whether it's marital problems, money issues, traffic or the piles of laundry, the first step to managing stress is knowing what's causing the most stress in your life. Once identified, you can begin to figure out how to overcome stress or manage it better.

Setting Priorities – Take stock to determine what's really important and learn to say "no". This can be one of the biggest favors you can do for yourself.

Delegating Responsibilities – You don’t have to be "supermom", learn to ask for help and assign tasks to other family members.

Relaxing and Meditating - Research has shown that taking time out of each day to relax and meditate can help reduce stress.

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Get Enough Sleep

Emerging scientific evidence indicates that insufficient sleep can be harmful to our health. In a 2007 poll by the National Sleep Foundation, about two-thirds of women reported experiencing a sleep problem at least a few nights a week within the past month (46% reported this occurrence every night or almost every night).

Sleep Well and Re-energize. Maintain a regular bed and wake time schedule; establish a relaxing bedtime routine; and try not to eat a meal, drink alcohol or caffeinated beverages or exercise within a few hours of bedtime.

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Eat Right

Good nutrition is essential to health and poor food choices contribute to health challenges including weight gain. Start by improving your diet by eating a variety of foods, choosing whole grains, beans and legumes and plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.

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Exercise

Sure, we all know that exercise is a healthy habit and it's never too late to start. Walking is a great activity for everyone. Start with a 10 or 15-minute walk, especially if you haven’t been exercising regularly. Then do your best to be active every day.

For example: skip the elevator and take the stairs or park farther away from your destination. Or dance! Whatever gets you moving.

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Take a “Timeout” with Friends

A landmark UCLA study suggests that hanging out with friends can actually counteract the kind of stress most women experience on a daily basis. When women engage in this 'tending or befriending' with children and other women, studies suggest that the hormone oxytocin is released, which further counters stress and produces a calming effect.

We always knew that friends made us feel good and now there is actual evidence that they are good for our health! So the next time you need a lift-me-up or simply want to relax, call up your closest group of friends for a fun gathering. This last weekend was a fun filled one. Country Stampede music festival is one of those events that just gives you a warm feeling inside. Even though I love what I do learn more I still need a break sometimes.

26. Weight Loss maintenance: Keep the weight off permanently
Even if you've lost and gained before, this time can be different. Make weight loss last with these tips for long-term weight maintenance.

You did it. You've taken off the pounds you've been battling for years, or at least a good many of them. You're delighted with the results — you have more energy, your cholesterol is down and so is your blood pressure — and you're justifiably proud of yourself. But at the back of your mind is a nagging fear: "What if I gain it all back?"

Weight maintenance is much like weight loss. The principals are essentially the same: eat healthy foods and exercise regularly. And like weight loss, weight maintenance requires a long-term commitment. Indeed, the key to successful weight maintenance is permanent lifestyle changes.

Assess your goals and motivation How you approached weight loss — both your commitment and your plan — goes a long way toward keeping you on the road to success. First, take a look at your motivation. What prompted you to lose weight? If you make a long-term commitment to your health and well-being, rather than losing pounds for a special event, you're already ahead of the game.

In general, focusing on health rather than appearance is a better approach in terms of long-term success, especially if you pay attention to the many ways you feel better as you drop pounds. Also, focusing on the process of lifestyle change rather than the end result is important. Losing just 5 percent to 10 percent of your body weight can reap big health rewards in terms of lower blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar levels and risk of joint problems, such as osteoarthritis. As an added bonus, it can improve your energy level and self-esteem and ease daily aches and pains.

Successful weight-maintenance strategies Once you've lost the weight, you can't stop your efforts. Weight maintenance requires daily exercise, a healthy menu, a long-term commitment and constant vigilance. The following habits are essential to weight maintenance: Continue your exercise program. One of the most important things you can do for weight maintenance is to continue a vigorous exercise program. Studies suggest that it takes 30 to 60 minutes of moderately intense physical activity daily to maintain weight loss. Moderately intense physical activities include fast walking and swimming.

Focus on low-calorie, nutrient-dense foods, such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Keep saturated fat low and limit sweets and alcohol. Remember that no one food offers all the nutrients you need. Choose a variety of foods throughout the day. It's not out of the question to eat and enjoy small amounts of high-fat, high-calorie foods on occasion. But the main thing is that you choose foods that promote weight maintenance and good health more often than you choose foods that don't.

Know and avoid your food traps that cause you to eat. Know which situations can trigger out-of-control eating for you. The best way to identify food traps and emotionally triggered eating is to keep a journal. For as long as you find it helpful, write down what you eat, how much you eat, when you eat, how you're feeling and how hungry you are. After a while, you should see some patterns emerge. Once you know these patterns and triggers, you can plan ahead and develop a strategy for how you'll handle these types of situations. This will help you understand and stay in control of your eating behaviors.

Monitor your weight regularly. People who weigh themselves at least once a week are more successful in keeping off the pounds. Monitoring your weight can tell you whether your efforts are working and can help you detect small weight gains before they become larger. Be consistent. Sticking to your healthy-weight plan during the week, on the weekends, and amidst vacation and holidays increases your chances of long-term success.

Create a support network. Getting support for your efforts, whether through a friend, family member, trained professional or group of fellow travelers on the same path, can ultimately mean the difference between success and failure. The best-laid plan

If you really want to lose weight and keep it off, the best approach is to focus on lifestyle changes and develop an eating plan that's enjoyable, yet healthy and low in calories. This approach results in weight loss that you can live with — that is, that you can maintain over a long period of time.

The good news is that weight maintenance gets easier over time. After two to five years, the odds of keeping the weight off increase greatly. Achieving and staying at a healthy weight does take planning and effort, but the rewards are great.


27. Weight Loss: Ridin the Wave of Company Support
Weight Loss - Ridin the Wave of Company Support

As Shaklee Distributors we have so much support from the company behind us. As a way to help organize all of these support websites now their is one simple URL in the member center that links to all of these support sites.http://www.shaklee.net/members/articles/corporate/site_guide This handy guide contains both the URL, Site Description, and also explains who should use this site.

As a new Shaklee Distributor not only do you have the support and materials of a 50 + year old company, but as a member of our team you have the ability to take that content put it in your own words and post it on this team channel. Last time I checked the ranking of our primary team channel it was right up towards the top of google for the term "Shaklee Distributor."

Many customers, members and people looking for a good stable marketing team search in google everyday looking for the best company and team to partner with. As part of our team you have many positive factors on your side when starting a new business.

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28. Weight Loss, Anti-Aging Tips from Dr. Oz
Anti-Aging & Weight Loss Tips from Dr. OZ

Dr. Oz, a cardiac surgeon at one of New York's best hospitals, spoke once again about how to stay young on the Oprah Winfrey Show! This show was so packed with information I took notes and will be sharing what I learned over the next few days.

I think you'll agree that most people conserned about losing weight watch the scales. According to Dr. Oz, he says to look at your waist measurement more than your weight measurement."

Dr. Oz also said that your waist measurement should be less than your height divided by 2. If you are 70" tall, your waist measurement should be less than 35". It is possible to gain muscle weight and also lose inches around the waist. This is a good thing!

The ideal heart rate is: 220 minus your age times .80. Example: a women age 44 should have a target heart rate of 140 when exercising. A lady in the audience complained that she was slowly gaining weight even though she exercises regularly. The Doc put her on an ellipse machine and said she hasn't been pushing herself hard enough. Get the heart rate up 3 times a week.

You should strength train at least 30 minutes a week. Strengthen the core muscles first, before you do pull ups. You should also practice yoga to enhance your flexibility. Yoga is also good for the mind. Some meditations require making a Yummmm, or similar sound. These vibrations are good for the body.

Dr. Oz started by showing two pieces of cut apples. One apple looked fresh because it was rubbed with lemon juice. The other apple piece looked brown and oxidized. Dr. Oz said when our cells oxidized; we age, like the brown apple. The lemon juice is an example of an antioxidant and the other apple piece was better preserved.

Antioxidants are found in blueberries. You should select fruits and vegetables with bright and deep colors. The colors are an indicator of nutrient rich fruits and vegetables. Broccoli loaded with antioxidants and also beneficial for thyroid function. Broccoli has a specific chemical that protects the body against cancer. Tomatoes contain lycopine which is good for the heart.

Here are a few more important points Dr. Oz mentioned...

• Sleep: 7-8 hours every night.
• Sex: 2-3 times a week. This creates more oxitosin, which is a hormone in women that creates a feeling of a loving bond and well being. Sex creates more testosterone in men.
• Vitamins you should add to your diet: Muli Vitamins- a note to pre menopausal women, you need your iron. Men and post menopausal women, he says, no more than 2500 iu vitamin A. Iron is not necessary for men and post menopaousal women.
• Most people over 40 should take 2 baby aspirin a day. This practice will help ward away wrinkles. It is also an anti-inflammatory.
• Smoking increases your "real age" by 10 years.
• Having a passion in life has a positive affect on your real age by 8 years. It keeps your mind young.

On a side note ... Dr. Oz said on another show that the chemicals in your brain are the same chemicals that are found in your gut (intestines). "If your brain isn't happy, your gut will not be happy. If your gut is not happy, your brain will not be happy either." He talked about inflammation in the gut and the importance of adding pro-biotics to reduce inflammation.

29. Weight Loss: Fat Burning in 7 Steps

Weight Loss and inch loss will result if you take to heart these 7 fat burning steps. Everybody has to figure out what is the best excercise method for them. Personally living on a farm out in the sticks my methods might not be like yours but you can adapt it to what ever your situation is

Step 1: Add Weight

Not by eating more... we mean litterly as weight to your work out!  Add some weights when you walk, it's amazing what that will do to burn up calories. I personally use 5 lb weights now, but I started with 2 1/2 pounders.  I probably look like an idoit walking down the dirt road waving my arms high above my head and twisting from side to side. It increases my workout intensity while building and toning muscle. More bang for the time you spend keeping fit.

Step 2: Intensity Burst Training

The absolute best way to burn more fat and calories is by working out at a higher intensity right? Try some intensity  where you do short burst of maximum intensity and back to easy or medium intensity than repeat. 10 to 20 minutes works for me, generally to the highway and back about mile.

Step 3: Keep Good Posture

For me it's carrying all the animals home who get tired half way. We tend to slump when carrying things.On excercise equipment the handles bars are only there for balance so use them only for that and not when things get hard. Keep you head up no matter how tired you get.

Step 4: Variety Is Everything

Doing the same workout every time you excercise will force your body to adapt that will have you burning less calories and making no gains. Mix up the types of excercise you do from walking to jogging, biking, swimming, etc. just keep adding variety.

Step 5: Up your  ; Heart Rate Excercise Last

I am not saying that doing cardio after you workout is the best but it does has its advantages like decreasing muscle soreness after a workout, targets more fat cells. Remember, the best time to do cardio is when you feel the best most importantly just do it.

Step 6: Breath Through Your Nose

Inhaling and exhaling through your nose, rather than your mouth, helps stabilize your heart rate and (like the pre-workout snack) increase your endurance. The result? You work out longer and burn more calories. But don’t get discouraged if it feels unnatural at first — it takes about six to eight workouts to get in the habit.

Step 7: Pre-meal Snack for Weight Loss

Eating a low-carbohydrate protein bar 90 minutes before you work out will enable you to exercise longer and harder (and burn more calories) than you normally would. However, that 90-minute mark is crucial. Eat any closer to your workout, and blood will rush to your stomach, actually diminishing your performance.

Bottom line if you aren't excercising while loosing weight it will take longer to see results. The weight loss program that really pulls off the inches can be found at Weight Loss Inch Loss Website . Oh yea it's a cool designed site too!