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I was a bit of a skeptic when someone approached me about this shake. I thought all whey protein shakes were the same. I WAS WRONG!

The way I started to figure it out was by reading up on whey protein. When you go into a store to buy whey protein, you usually see it in these big containers and most of the time it is not the cheapest thing you can buy. I mean, I've seen those big containers for anywhere from $40-$50. Now to some people that might seem like a lot of money and it is, but there is one thing you should know and that is....the source of the whey. 

You see, if it is domestically manufactured then you run the risk of having the product invaded by steroids or hormones or even antibiotics. If it is domestic then there is a very good chance that it is filled with these chemicals. That is why the source is so important. You want to get as close to pure whey as you can.

The other issue is the heating process. That is called denatured, when the whey is extracted from the milk using heat. I'm not sure if you were aware of the fact that when you heat something you take the nutrients out of it. As a matter of fact, whenever you heat something like steak or vegetables you are basically taking the nutrition right out of the food.

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The Big Picture

Taking responsibility for my health is very important to me and I have demonstrated that by my actions. By utilizing the "7 Day Challenge" protocol I have literally changed my life. So what does that actually mean? It means I changed what I eat.

We are so deluged with information about diets and fitness that you are always trying to figure out who is right or which program works the best. It doesn't have to be that way, but people believe what they want to in order to justify their decisions. I keep telling everyone it is really simple and you would think they would listen to me since I have actually done it, but again I'm not an expert.

There are many people out there that want to change their lifestyle and some do to a certain degree. The question then becomes to what degree and is it effective. I often tell people that if you want to change your lifestyle you are going to have to change the way you eat. I can't be more clear than that. There are those that don't want to hear that because they don't want to believe it or they don't have the courage to do anything about it.

No problem, but I'm here to tell you that if you are serious about your health then there is only one way to get on the road to better health and that is to change the way you eat. I'm not talking about going on a diet for one week or reducing the amount of food you eat. I'm talking about literally changing what you eat most of the time. In my case I have done that by consuming nutrient dense food in the upper 90% of all my food consumption, EVERY DAY!

My vision, or the BIG PICTURE, is that Isagenix will become the largest health and wellness company in the world by continually pushing the envelope in finding the most cutting edge products to achieve ultimate health. They have an amazing start in their current product line. On a daily basis I consume 4 meal replacements that are nutrient dense, gluten free and GMO free. This is HUGE in itself, but then you add products like Ageless Essentials (for men or women) with Product B and you have the makings of the perfect synergistic combination of foods and vitamins on the planet.

I truly believe these products will dominate the world because of what is happening in our food supply today. The effects of GMO (Genetically Modified Organisms) on our society is in the beginning stages of showing what can really happen if you consume these foods over a period of time. Since they were introduced into the food chain 20-30 years ago, we have seen an increase in obesity, diabetes, autism, cardiovascular disease, etc. The world is ready for an alternative, but like anything else, it takes time for people to catch on. Isagenix is thirty years ahead of the competition and will continue to be with the R&D they do regarding aging, the brain and so much more.

Question? What if you bought Apple stock when no one knew who Apple was? Do you think you would be wealthy today? Don't let another opportunity this big get away from you. Contact me today to learn how YOU can change your life in health and wealth.

Would You Eat Poison?

I realize that is a crazy question. Who would eat poison especially knowing what it could do to you. I mean there is no way you would take a swig of household cleaners or ingest anything like that, would you? Of course you wouldn't.

This is why it drives me insane when I ask people about their food intake. They tell me what they eat and in my mind I'm thinking about a way to tell them that the food their eating is poison. If they would just do a bit of research about the contents of some of their favorite foods, they might, just might, make a choice to stop consuming that product.

I've mentioned this before that the food manufacturers and the advertising industry are good. The food manufacturers make the taste of food so good and the advertising industry makes you believe that these foods are healthy. A great deal of money is spent on flavoring the food, so you want to come back for more. Think about what they have to do to make the food edible in this country. If they didn't, my guess is no one would eat it. Hey, what a great idea, don't make the food edible and then America will look for an alternative!

Just so happens I have one and it doesn't have any chemicals in it. It is nutrient dense food that has one thing that most other foods don't have....NUTRITION. Do you realize that if more people just added more nutrition to their diet then so many issues could be avoided. We could turn this country around and reduce the cost of health care significantly. Unfortunately, there is very little money in keeping people healthy, unless, of course, you partner with me and start your own Health and Wellness company. We get paid very well just for helping others improve their health.

When I go into a supermarket, which is about once a month just to get a few non-food items, I am blown away by a couple of things. First that the cost of food seems to be going up. Due to the drought this year, next year will yield less food which means food prices will continue to rise. The second thing I notice is that the aisles are filled with chemicals. Not just the aisle with the cleaning supplies, I mean the WHOLE store. Walk down any aisle and pick up a product and read the label. My guess is that their is either high fructose corn syrup, aspartame, MSG or any other name they want to call these dangerous foods.

I post a lot about GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms) on my blog so check out one of those posts because our food supply has been invaded with GMOS. THESE ARE NOT GOOD FOR YOU. Stay away from the GMOs!! Can you imagine walking into a supermarket and picking up a product with this label: WARNING: CONTAINS GMOS, LONG TERM STUDIES HAVE NOT BEEN DONE SO EAT AT YOUR OWN RISK! Would you buy that product? Guess what? You are, but don't know it. You have a choice and I believe my choice is a better one. Contact me today and I'll show you how to stop eating junk food and start eating real food.

Starting A Business In This Economy

What would it take to start a business in this economy? I guess it depends on the business, but starting any business today is risky. If you start a retail store or a service business there will be an investment up front. The challenge is receiving a return on that investment in as short of time as possible, if at all.

From someone who has started a business in the service industry, I can tell you that the cost to start the business was a very high 6-figure expense. The costs continue to climb and I'm one of the lowest paid people because all the money goes back into the business. If you have ever started a business or are still running one, I don't think I have to tell you that it's not all that it's cracked up to be. The responsibility for every aspect of the company is on your shoulders.

This wouldn't necessarily cause stress, but it often does. I have to refer to Michael Gerber and his book E-Myth. He talks about a women who can make the best pie in the world, but when she was encouraged to open a business to sell them, she didn't do well. Not because no one liked her pies, but because she lacked the skills to run a business. This is what I'm finding today. Most people want to be in business for themselves,  but they lack the financing to start a business and the skills to run one.

That is where Network Marketing comes in. Most people think it is one of those get rich quick schemes, but not all companies are created equal. With over 1,000 companies starting every year, I'm sure there are a few that are like that. You know the ones that tell you that you don't have to talk to anyone or buy anything. I would watch out for those and others, of course.

However, if you do your research on quality companies then you will discover that there are some great ones out there. I represent one such company that has been around 10 years and is poised to be a Billion dollar company within the next two years. They already have accumulated sales of $1.8 Billion dollars since 2002. Very few companies make it to five years and less than that make it to a Billion in sales in one year. A handful make it to multiple billions per year. Isagenix is the next company to do just that.

The advantages of starting a business with Isagenix? Low start up cost, a company that is on the verge of massive momentum, amazing products that work, incredible compensation plan, the top formulator in the world, the management team that has led another company to a Billion dollars, the best culture a business could ask for and VISION. If you understood where this company plans to journey, then you would get very excited and would want to be a part of their exponential growth. The best part is that you don't need any special skills to run this business, nor do you need a small fortune to start it. You just need the desire to help other people take control of their health. For your efforts in helping others, the company will pay you handsomely for doing so. That's the kind of business I want to be associated with, how about you? Contact me if you want to know more about starting your own Health & Wellness business today.

Is It Lack Of Will Power?

I think most people in the country know that eating poorly is not good for them. At least that is what I thought until I started talking to a lot of people. When I talk to people about their about eating habits, they seem to put up this wall of defense. People just don't like talking about how bad the food is for them. Maybe if they don't talk about it then they won't have to face reality.

I believe if they were introduced to an alternative food supply they would be open to trying it. Then again, I do introduce this notion of eating nutrient dense food to them, but for some reason they look at me like I'm speaking a foreign language. What could the answer be?

Do people have to get really sick before they have a huge wake up call and take action? Does a close friend or relative have to contract some disease before they wake up? Most people say they want to eat better, but that usually isn't what ends up happening. They might cut out some foods or reduce the amount of food they are eating. That is a very good start, but that is not going to get it done!

The foods in our food supply are manufactured with certain ingredients that are extremely addictive. There are companies that specialize in flavoring foods. Their goal is to make you come back again and again and again. They make the food so addicting that you get that taste planted in your brain and you can't let go of it.
So how do you stop this madness? It is called WILL POWER.

I do keep going back to one important point and you will notice a running theme through my posts, and that is you have to want to change!!! Once you decide that you are serious this time, you then need a plan to get you to that place of WILL POWER.  Everyone has the power, but most people are powerless when it comes to food. The minute you make the decision to change you must find a vehicle to get you over the hump.

For me, it was the "7 Day Super Food Challenge" protocol. For 7 days it helped me realize that I could eat just nutrient dense super food with no gluten or GMOs and be satisfied. When you eat every couple of hours and are eating quality food that makes a difference in your cell structure, then it makes it easier to have WILL POWER. If you flood your body with nutrition instead of empty calories then you can begin to have WILL POWER because you aren't hungry. You lose your cravings for just about everything. What that does is put the control back into your hands instead of your head. It is easy to fall back off the food wagon when you are not providing your body what it needs.

Are you ready to change? Need some WILL POWER? Then try the "7 Day Super Food Challenge". A protocol that will satisfy you all day every day with quality food. You can do it, but you have to want it. Then and only then can you have true WILL POWER.!

It's A Tough Decision

In the beginning it is a very tough decision, but in the end it is a no brainer. What am I talking about? I'm talking about taking responsibility for your health. Do you realize that if everyone took responsibility for their own health how that would change our countries focus? We could spend less time worrying about our health and more time enjoying life!

Imagine more and more people becoming healthy, by utilizing the products that a company like Isagenix offers? What if we started to eat nutrient dense food as our main food supply and very little traditional food? Whoever participates in this new way of living will benefit greatly by feeling better, adding quality years to their life and having lower medical costs. There are other benefits as well, like being able to care for others who choose not to respect their bodies.

I know it is a tough decision to do the right thing because I had to make that decison myself. After my dad passed with heart and kidney issues I knew that I had to do something. I know, it's sad that I had to watch my dad go through hell to realize that if I didn't change, I could go through the same thing. It was a wake up call for sure, but a lot of people get wake up calls and still do nothing. I knew it was time for me to take a stand and do something for ME.

Once I decided to take better care of myself it was still a tough thing to do. I mean there is all this great food out there and I loved to eat food. Exercising is not the answer. I did exercise, but that alone isn't going to solve the problem of eating poorly. I get a kick out of people who exercise like there is no tomorrow and yet eat crap and foods that are terrible for them. I guess they justify eating that way because they work out so much. Exercise is only one part of the equation.

So how did I muster up the courage to change? I first had to decide that I wanted to change. I know that sounds trite and very simple, but believe me it is not simple if your are serious about changing. So many people always say, "I'm going to change the way I eat", but never follow through. If they do it is for a short time and then they are right back at it, eating because they are so conditioned to eating. Changing for a short time is not the answer. If you make a commitment to yourself then follow through and make it permanent.

I'm so glad I made the decision to take responsibility for my health. I had a a lot of help from my Certified Health Coach, Randall Burt. He developed a protocol of nutrient dense food that I eat every couple of hours and that made the transition much easier. Putting quality food in your body DOES MATTER. My cravings for junk food went away and I now crave quality food over any other food. People ask me all the time, "Jay, don't you miss eating this or that?" No, because I made the decision to treat my body with respect instead of abusing it with the "food" in our current food supply.

When I look back on my decision to change it doesn't seem like a tough decision at all. How about you? Are you ready to change? Don't make it hard on yourself, JUST DO IT!

Single Payer...On Its Way

The election is over and now we know who will be leading us for the next four years. What we also know is that Obamacare will be implemented and it doesn't appear that there is anyway to overturn it. So, what does that mean for everyone? It is hard to say since Nancy Pelosi uttered these words, "We have to pass the bill so we can find out whats in it." Scary, isn't it?

Little by little we will be receiving bits of information about the bill and how it will effect all Americans. My fear is that in the end, we will be a single payer society. What that means is the government will control the entire health care system. They will determine how much doctors make on every procedure as well as who is lucky enough to get the procedure.

As a small business owner I know that my company will be affected. As soon as the "tax" goes into effect, my partner and I will have to make a decision as to whether we will cover our employees or pay the tax. You see, the government will provide us with two options. The first is to provide health coverage for all of our employees or pay a tax if we don't. Here is where it gets interesting. The tax is less expensive than the cost to cover the employees for their healthcare. So at this point we have to make a business decision as will every business in the US.

If we choose to pay the tax, then the employees are on their own and will have to go to an "exchange" set up by the government. That sounds great, but I'm not sure that is the best for the employee because I really don't know what those exchanges will cover or how much they will cover. I guess the big question is, "Will health care coverage be of high quality under one of these exchanges?"

It appears, on the surface, that the government is forcing businesses to pay the tax because it is cheaper and  everyone will be in one of these exchanges. That leads me to believe we are on the road to a single payer system. I don't know about you, but I'm concerned that the government is not well equipped to take on an entire health care system. Just take a look at medicare, social security and every other program that they touch.

I am being proactive by taking responsibility for my health so I have a better than average chance of avoiding the need for any major health care. Due to the fact that I have been on the "7 Day Challenge" protocol for over a year, my health has risen to a new high. By not invading my body with gluten, chemicals and GMOs has had a positive effect on my health. By treating my body with quality food, my system is working more efficiently and I have lost the desire to eat empty calories. It is hard to explain how good these products are unless you put them in your body and try them yourself.

The future of health care is an unknown at this point, but you don't have to be left in the dark. Do something for yourself and begin now by eating quality food. Contact me today and I would be happy to speak to you about an alternative to your current food consumption. Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food!

What About Our Children?

When I think about the years I was a kid growing up and not having to worry about the food that I was eating, it brings sadness to my heart about how things have changed. We never had to worry about all the chemicals that were in the food because back then the soil was still rich in nutrients. Even though they sprayed the crops to kill weeds it is nothing like it is today. New powerful chemicals are invading our food supply and there is no turning back.

A lot has changed over the last several decades and the biggest change is the introduction of GMO's into our food supply. GMO (genetically modified organisms), I believe, is the cause of so many maladies today that when I think about the companies that produce these dangerous mutations, it is hard for me to even comprehend they have anything in mind, but profits.

As parents, we always want to do the right thing for our children and yet we are caught up in the conditioning  we grew up with surrounding food. Yes, we are conditioned to eating a certain way with certain foods and it is something that is very difficult to break. We pass that onto our children and that is a very dangerous thing to do. Breaking that habit is extremely hard to do, especially knowing that the food in our food supply is not very good for our overall health.

When my kids were growing up, they are now 25 and 27, I was uninformed about the dangers of our food supply. It was that conditioning I grew up with that carried over to my kids. On top of the conditioning was the changing work environment. Both parents have to work to make ends meet and we began to see the erosion of the family dinner. Sitting down to eat with your family was once the norm and now it is grabbing something quick on the run. No good can come from that.

Knowing what I now know about the food in our American diet is causing me some concern. I often wonder if I would have done things differently with my kids. It would have been very hard to tell them that after the soccer game they can't go to McDonald's or go have pizza with their teammates because the food is disgusting and bad for them. That would have been the right thing to do, but an extremely difficult thing to do.

Speaking up as parents today is critical because so many things hinge on the future of our children's health. The cost of health care now and in the future is reason enough to begin changing our patterns to a more healthy lifestyle. Our children deserve the best and unfortunately they are not receiving the best and I have to go back to us, as parents, to make that call. There are so many variables in play, but the one constant is our love for our children. Do the right thing and begin to condition your kids on a more healthy path even though it goes against the norm. In the long run they will love and respect you for your actions.

Food Liberation

In a recent post I talked about changing ones mindset about food. This is an ongoing battle most Americans  due to their conditioning since childhood. I think that stems from the parents wanting their kids to fit in with other kids, so they go along with allowing their children to eat what they want. I also believe that we, as a society, look for more convenient food items because we are all so busy.

Because of the changing economy, families now have to have more than one source of income, which in turn changes everything about how we feed ourselves. Once you begin the cycle of eating a certain way, it is very difficult to change. Today, it is all about convenience, but it is also about trying to eat healthy and yet that is a difficult thing to accomplish. The vicious cycle of eating foods that are unhealthy is getting stronger and that is witnessed by the increase in the obesity rate in north America. We have become addicted to food that is bad for us.

What if you were liberated from food? Can you imagine not being held hostage by food? That would mean walking into a party and not being tempted to eat any of the food. That means taking responsibility for your health and recognizing that there is an alternative to our current food supply. In order to do that you need a vehicle to get you over the hump of those bad habits. For me it was the "7 Day Super Food Challenge". It provided my body with the nutrients it needs to survive and not be tempted by "food". Flooding my body with nutrients actually curbed my cravings for food. Once yo get to that point you are half way home. The next obstacle is your mind. Liberating yourself from the thought of having to eat "food" is one of the most difficult things you will go through. This is where most people get stuck.

If I had a nickel for everyone that told me that they, "love to eat", I would be very wealthy. At some point, your health will become an issue if you continue eating the way you do. Please don't tell me that you, "eat healthy", because when I hear that I go insane. There is no escaping the chemicals in our food supply, no matter how well you think you eat. There is, however, an alternative.

I can only speak from experience. The "7 Day Challenge" protocol has changed my life. The big reason was because I wanted to change. I think you have to start there if you want true liberation from food. Without a true desire to change you will not change. I think people don't change because in their minds they think they can't make it. They don't even try because they know they would have to give up things they love. If you are one of those people know that you CAN make it. If you just change your thought process to knowing you can change your lifestyle, you can change. Funny how powerful the mind is, but it is up to you to THINK it!