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Wednesday, February 27, 2013

The Future Is Building Networks

Have you ever wondered why Facebook or Linkedin and now Google+ are exploding? Google+ is coming on strong and it is pretty cool. I like the Communities that you can join. Anyway, these social media companies are huge because people are trying to build networks. If you notice, it is now global! You can make contacts anywhere in the world.

This is why network marketing is starting to make a comeback. It is all about building networks of people. Believe me when I tell you, it doesn't happen overnight. You have to work at it and sometimes it could take up to 5 years, but the rewards can be amazing. Like having a residual income. That means even if you stop working the money continues to come in.

Building networks is a very smart idea. It actually makes sense when you break it down to a simple thought. If you have a large network and introduce products to that network, then your income will increase because a large percentage of your network will buy that new product. In my case, I consume Isagenix products. They are quality, no compromise products that contain no gluten or GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms).

The company has been growing exponentially, but the amazing thing is that our market share is very small compared to the total population. In the US alone the number of people that have never heard of this company is staggering. As I mentioned in a recent post, there is so much information about what products are good and what products are bad. I always look at the result of the products. That should be the determining factor when analyzing the products to choose.

The thing that always gets me is the people that try the products and it works beautifully. Then for some reason, they stop even though they never felt better. Why? It has to do with the feeling of loss. The loss of eating their favorite foods. The loss of that comfort feeling that food provides. You see, from the time we are born we become conditioned to the food in our food supply. It is a vicious cycle that Americans go through. Eating food that is polluted and bankrupt of nutrition. This is killing America and causing health ills for millions of people. This is what keeps the pharmaceutical industry in business.

Start your own network and who cares if it takes a bunch of years to build one. Just sharing revolutionary products in a new category called "food technology" should be reward enough. When you can add income from helping others who want to be helped, then you have a wonderful business model. I believe it all starts with DESIRE. Without the desire to change nothing is going to change! When you are ready then contact me because I have the solution. Remember, I'm building a network and I would love to partner with you and have you join mine. Together we can build a future of healthy people!

Monday, February 25, 2013

Have People Given Up?

Why aren't more people concerned with their health? If they were, wouldn't we see more healthy people? Would obesity rates be going up? The answer, of course, is NO. Maybe it has to do with too much information. I think there is so much out there and the way it is marketed to the masses is overwhelming. The other thing is that it is so readily available that you can have basically any information within seconds. So, I think this has a lot to do with American's not knowing what is real and what is not. What to believe and who to trust is a huge issue today.

Please understand where I'm coming from, our society is changing at break neck speed. We are becoming more automated with technology and we are heading for singularity. The speed that technology is advancing has become exponential. So for this reason, I could see it happening sooner than later. I don't want you to think I believe all American's are this way, but it has the appearance it is moving in that direction. You know what they say, perception is reality.

I personally believe a lot of this "mood" has to do with food. If you can imagine what a nation of  healthy people would look like, then you and I have something in common. I have an amazing solution to what ever they are looking for. Actually I have three solutions to help reduce weight, increase athletic performance and improve healthy aging. What I find is that everyone is looking for an easy way out because they don't want to deprive themselves of the simple pleasure food can bring. Even if they know the food is not good for them.

I tell people not to give up hope. I ask them to do me one favor, to dig down deep and find out what is holding them back from taking charge of their health. Of course, that means a change in food consumption. Again, most people won't give up their favorite food, it doesn't matter how bad it is. But there has to be a reason more people don't stop eating the way they do.

Have people given up? Maybe they say, "If I'm going to die, I want eat the way I want to". That is a terrible way of looking at life. For some people there is always an exception. I'm sure you have heard of those people in their 90's that eat bad food and smoke and are just fine. It just seems to me that those type of people are far and few between these days. With the toxins in the air, water and the food supply, it is no wonder we are seeing our children getting sick and contracting illnesses that were not prevalent when we were their age. IT IS THE FOOD WE ARE EATING.

People have not given up, they are just distracted from the marketing companies and the manufacturers who design their products to be addictive by the chemicals they use. One just has to look inside and have a heart to heart with themselves. I did that over 485 days ago and it was the best decision I ever made. Taking control of my health. Please notice the word CONTROL. I now control my food intake and not the other way around. Take a stand, even if it is a small step. A small step leads to another and before you know it you are sprinting to a new level of health. Don't give up, because it's never too late!

Sunday, February 10, 2013

Our Quick Fix Society

Where did we go wrong in our society? We have become a quick fix society and in some ways it is a good thing, but in the long run it is actually a bad thing. There are many examples of quick fixes like; banks printing money to pay debt, women having their breats removed so they don't get breast cancer and giving our kids pills for many smptoms instead of getting to the root of the issue.

I could go on and on with many examples of how we have become a quick fix society and my fear is that we are so far in that we won't be able to turn it around.  As you know I'm passionate about nutrition and educating the masses about our current food supply. The food industry is riddled with quick fixes, but it comes at a huge cost. The cost is the health of Americans!

If I was a conspiracy theorist it would make perfect sense. The food industry provides polluted food to the American people by using GMOs and many other chemicals. Over time these foods take a negative effect on your health so you are forced into the "sick care" system. This is where there are other quick fixes in the way of medications, which are also chemicals, but they really don't cure anything. They are developed to mask the real issues which is poor nutrition and basically perpetuate your need for these drugs.

This is a vicious cycle that will not break anytime soon. Unless, of course, there is a massive movement the other way. If Americans would stop buying polluted foods and demand quality food that contains no chemicals or GMOs, then the food manufacturers would be forced to supply what the majority of people want. If everyone stopped eating products that contain soy and the manufacturers sales for those products plummeted, they would be forced to stop making those foods. We need to hurt them in the place that hurts most, their profits!

This quick fix society we live in can be changed, but it is up to us to do something about it. It starts in my home and your home. It begins with us and taking responsibility for ourselves and our children. We have the ability to rid our lives of quick fixes and get back to basics. As far as food and nutrition, the great news is that it is less expensive to eat quality food over the long run. So not only am I saving money, I'm actually doing something for my body that will help avoid taking medications to feel better.

Eliminating the quick fix is a difficult concept for most people to wrap their heads around because we have been so conditioned to this way of life. Isn't it time to change that way of life? It is such a simple step to take, but you must have the courage to take it. The next time you come across a quick fix, do yourself a favor and STOP and think of another way to deal with the situation. Just becoming aware of your actions will start the process of replacing quick fixes with real solutions that make sense.

Sunday, February 3, 2013

Vitamins B,C,D and M

I know that you heard taking vitamins is important to supplement what is going on inside your body. Taking ample doses of vitamin C is really good to help with fighting off colds. Vitamin D, especially D3 will help with your immune system. Most people in this country are vitamin D3 deficient. That is why if you get a blood test and your D3 is low the doctor wants to put you on massive amounts of D3 for a short peoriod of time to get your levels up. You know, like 50,000 I.U.'s for a week.

There is another vitamin that no one really talks about, but it is becoming so important today that it should be discussed everywhere and by everyone. That vitamin is vitamin M. What, you never heard of it? It is such an important vitamin, but everyone forgets to take it everyday. Without this vitamin you couldn't live, that's how important it is. So what is vitamin M? Well, the M stands for MONEY.

Due to economic conditions the US is in a very fragile state, which means that Americans are hurting. They are fighting to find work, pay their bills, eat properly and the list goes on. I know there are some pockets in the country that are doing well, but those are far and few between. My fear is that we are only at the beginning of this downward spiral. Have you seen health care costs lately? How about the cost of energy or food?

I hope you can start to see the need for more vitamin M. Most Americans need this vitamin, but they don't know where to get it. Of course, you could continue looking for a job and if you don't have one I would recommend that, but there is another way to receive vitamin M. That would be to go into business for yourself. I know what you're going to say, "How could I go into business for myself when I have no money to do that"? Well, it's that type of thinking that got you into your current situation in the first place.

In order to get more vitamin M you have to think outside the box. I first ask people if they eat food. The answer to that is pretty simple, everyone does. So, if you eat food then you can start your own health and wellness business for about $200. All you have to do is shift your grocery dollars from empty calorie food to nutrient dense superfood. Once you do that the next step is helping others do the same by referring them to eat better food. A couple of referrals and you are on your way to increasing your vitamin M.

You see, to start your own business is simple. Just eat better food, tell others about it and collect more money. You don't need any skills in running this business or inventory or employees. All you need to do is spread the word about an alternative food supply that will make people healthier. It sounds so simple. So why doesn't everyone do this to increase their vitamin M? I can't answer that question because I don't know what would stop someone from helping others gain control of their health. What I can tell you is that the opportunity is right in front of you if you are willing to invest some time and to switch some of your grocery dollars to quality food.  If your interested in learning more about vitamin M please contact me as soon as possible. The first step to helping yourself financially is to help others first. My goal is to help YOU.

Thursday, January 31, 2013

2013 Money Or Health?

I'm sure 2013 started out as any other year for most Americans. There is always that feeling a of a fresh start to the new year that brings so many people hope for a better year. All sorts of resolutions are promised such as weight loss and more exercise. The typical American begins to fade from those promises in a short time and they find themselves back in the same old routine.

It happens every year and I'm sure that 2013 will be no different. How about you? Did you promise yourself something for this year and are you starting to fade from that promise already? We are moving toward the end of January so if you stuck it out this far you should be feeling pretty good. January is a long month and it actually seems longer once you make those promises to yourself.

Is 2013 the year that you decide to make a commitment to your health? There are different levels of commitment, but none the less, a commitment is a commitment. My question is, "Are you afraid to make a commitment because you think you won't be able to stick to it"? I believe a lot of people fear they won't be able to follow through so they don't make it in the first place. Then again, maybe they don't make a commitment because they think everything is fine the way it is. They don't believe they have to do anything to change in order to improve their health.

This year could be different if you truly have the desire to change your habits from bad to good. Everyone starts out with the right intention, but seems to get derailed for many reasons. I believe the biggest reason is money. It isn't cheap to eat quality food and maintain it over a long period of time. Money seems to be the biggest challenge for most people. I find this interesting because, for me, I would rather spend the money on my health than to keep pouring money into food that isn't getting me closer to better health.

As I have mentioned many times in my posts, the food in this country is actually killing people because it is bankrupt of nutrition and it is polluted. Most people don't like to hear that because that would ruin their eating experience. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but if you continue eating food the way you do, the chance of you contracting an illness or disease goes up exponentially. At that point the cost of quality food will look like a bargain compared to your medical costs.

So, what will it be in 2013? Spend a bit more on quality food or spend more on health insurance? I often ask people this question, "On a scale from 1-10 how important is your health?" Everyone is always quick to say a "10", of course. It may be important to most people, but their actions don't justify their desire to be healthy. In order for you to change your health, you have to change the way you eat. It doesn't get more basic than that. The vehicle that got me to change the way I eat is Isagenix. Nutrient dense food that helps release weight and builds lean muscle. I have made my choice, how about you?




Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Good Health Is Money In The Bank

Anyone out there feeling the squeeze in their wallets? Have you received your 2013 renewal for your health insurance yet? Notice anything different? How about your first paycheck of the year? Pacheck a bit lighter?
The only way you haven't noticed is if you don't have a job. Folks, this is just the beginning.

When money gets tight most people go into a different mode. That mode is becoming more efficient and maybe giving up some things that they don't want to give up. I mean, do you really need to super size something? How about basic neccesities like cable t.v.? Have you seen the cost of just watching television?
We just got an e-mail informing us that our DirectTV bill will be going up. As if it wasn't expensive enough to watch our favorite shows, now it will be more expensive. When will it stop?

Getting back to healthcare, I'm blown away at the premium increases I'm seeing. My small company just got a rate increase for 2013 of 27% and we cover 75% of our employees premiums. How can we obsorb that and not raise our rates? Our agent told us to expect a possible 50% increase in 2014 when Obamacare kicks in. Are you kidding? It seems like I'll be working just to pay for my healthcare. Or will I?

This is where my choice comes in. I'm choosing to take responsibility for my health and by doing so I can reduce my medical costs significantly. Maybe more people will WAKE UP and realize that they can make a difference in their premiums by choosing to take care of themselves BEFORE they get sick. Once you get an illness or disease...it's too late. You will be at the mercy of the insurance companies and will have to pay what they are offering. That would be less coverage for more money.

So often I approach people about Isagenix and they might try it and like it, but then they tell me that they can't afford it. It costs too much. My response is, "Compared to what"? Does it cost as much as being treated for cancer? How about cardiovascular disease? I could go on forever with every illness and disease you can think of and I can make the point that the products I take from Isagenix are cost effective.

You see, by flooding my body with nutrition with powerful protein, minerals and antioxidants, I am basically creating my own wellness program. Do you have to give up some of your favorite foods and bad habits? Yes, but then again, what is the alternative? By spending the money on quality food I will be saving so much money for years to come. Not to mention the fact that I will have a better quality of life. Is there some discipline involved? Again, yes there is, but don't you think it's worth it?

By taking responsibility for my health NOW, I feel like I'm creating a savings plan. The savings is in my health care costs. I truly believe by becoming disciplined in your food consumption you will have better health. By having good health....is like money in the bank.

Thursday, December 27, 2012

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.