Investing In My Health

We always find things to invest in, whether it is real estate, stocks, gold, etc. In addition to investing in these transactions that will hopefully provide a return on investment, we also invest in other things like charities, family, volunteering, and sports. Even if you don't play sports, a lot of your time is invested in watching it. There are all sorts of things we invest our time and money into, but there are other things that we should invest in, but don't.

The one I'm referring to is investing in yourself. Even that could mean several things like: self development, learning a new skill, more time to do things that interest you. What about our health? Do we, as a society, for the most part invest in our own health? On the surface I would have to say, NO! I don't believe that most people look at their health in the way they should. I mean they should pay close attention to it because you only go around once.

I realize that when you're young you have this idea that nothing will ever happen to you. You feel invincible and it really doesn't matter what anyone says because you know nothing will effect you. There is one slight misstep in that thinking...the realization of what it will do to you, years from now.

I was one such whipper snapper who was feeling his oats at a young age, until I found out my dad and his brother both died of heart issues. Looking back I remember my dad loved to cook, but it was stuff that was high in fat and absolutely not good for you. At the time it didn't seem to be a problem, but then it never does. So many people have bad eating habits and it doesn't catch up to them until it's too late. I've seen it so many times with family and friends where they get an illness or disease and they often wonder, "Why Me? What did I do to deserve this?"

I didn't want to say that when I got older so I decided to do something about it and invest in my health. For me, investing in my health means eating properly. Eating properly means coming off the "food grid" and choosing to eat an alternative food supply that contains nutrition. I believe a lot of the problems facing this country are do to the nutritionally bankrupt polluted food that we eat. Is it a good investment to eat hamburgers and french fries, fried foods, vegetables laden with pesticides and soda? No, that is not a good investment, which is why I go nuts when people tell me that my food is too expensive. I always ask them, "Compared to what"?

Our food supply is broken and very few people are waking up to the fact that GMOs are invading our crops. They are having a devastating effect on our country. If more people invested in themselves and spent the money on quality food, then their health care cost could be reduced. Do yourself a favor and start the New Year with a good sound investment in your HEALTH! Try this to get started.

Hard Choices

Everyday we are faced with making decisions about everything in our world. From the clothes we wear to the food we eat and to the people we hang out with. Most people want to make easy choices and I don't blame them, who doesn't? On the other hand, thank goodness we live in a country where we can make our own choices.

When choices are easy it is a no brainer for us because we are used to a certain way of doing things. By being easy, it makes it hard to actually make a change if you finally decide to make a change. That is where the hard choices come in. There are many situations I can think of and I'm sure you can as well, but today I want to focus on "food choices."

We all have food choices which makes that the best part of your day, deciding where to eat and what to eat. It can be an experience to do that especially if you're a foodie. "What shall I eat today?" There are those people that have a bit of a financial issue so they are looking for food that is affordable and contains some semblance of nutrition. Good luck with that! Of course, there are those people that are conscious of what they eat and try to be very good. At least they make an effort. Good luck with that as well.

I know that I must sound pretty harsh when speaking about the choices people make when it comes to food, but I only speak like this because most people don't make good choices. On top of not making good choices I always hear the justification game. You know, "I've been good all week so this won't hurt me", or, "I love food too much to stop eating the way I want", and my favorite, " I eat healthy most of the time." What does that really mean? Eating healthy all the time for most people is a lot different than my definition of eating healthy. My protocol is eating nutrient dense food 96-97% of my daily food consumption.

Why? Because I made a decision to take responsibility for my health which made my decision to change my lifestyle easier. Was it a hard choice? Yes, but it had to be made. Hard choices are just what they are, hard. If you start to think about the alternatives, that also helps in making the right choices.

The real hard choice today involves our children. They are so susceptible to the foods in our food supply because of the way we treat food. It is such a comfort and we, as parents, don't want to deny our kids anything. So what do we do? We ignore the dangers of the food that we are feeding them so we can be hip parents instead of doing the right thing and limiting their exposure to these toxic foods. I don't believe there is a tougher choice today, besides taking care of our own health.

When I think back to when my boys, now 25 and 27, were going to all those parties after soccer at the pizza place or the hamburger joint, something stirs up inside of me. Had I known the dangers of the food they were eating, would I have the courage to stop them and put my foot down? It's too late to go back, but it's not too late to go forward and educate them so they can make an informed decision about what to feed their children.

There is no question that we are on a slippery slope with the food supply in this country, but what will it take for people to wake up? I know one thing that it will take and it is called...HARD CHOICES! Even though they are hard, you still have the ability to make the RIGHT CHOICES. Don't delay, because every day is precious. It can begin with a sample of nutrition.

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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.

So why do I bring this up? Because I want you to try a shake on me. This shake is no ordinary shake because of the source and the fact that it is UNDENATURED. The whey is extracted using a proprietary cold process which maintains the integrity of the whey which is why it is the highest grade whey protein you can put in your body. It is above the USDA Organic standards and will help build lean muscle even if you work out mildly. Oh yeah, it will help boost your immune system as well!

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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.!