Healthy Living

What is Herbalife Formula 1?

2009-11-08T01:53:00.002-06:00

(product not as thick with 2 tablespoons of shake mix)

A nutritious meal replacement shake mix with soy protein, healthy fiber, and up to 19 essential vitamins and minerals, plus herbs.

A healthy weight-loss program should include modest calorie intake, balanced diet and regular physical activity.

7 delicious flavors: French Vanilla, Dutch Chocolate, Wild Berry, Tropical Fruit, Cookies ’n Cream, Piña Colada and Cafe Latte.

Herbalife Formula 1 - Provides a healthy meal with balanced nutrition, including 9 grams of heart healthy soy protein to help you feel full and stay satisfied longer.*

Use twice daily to lose weight, or once daily for weight management and good nutrition.

Why is Herbalife Formula 1 important?
In the U.S., 64% of people are overweight, contributing to a wide range of health problems.

Western diets are low in fiber, high in fat and lacking nutritional value.

Formula 1 shakes include soy protein, fiber, and essential nutrients to support healthy weight management and overall good health*

Herbalife Formula 1 Unique Solution

Proven - over 29 years of success helping people lose weight and keep it off.

Scientifically formulated to nourish your body for optimal metabolism, growth, repair and reproduction at the cellular level* – Cellular Nutrition.

May be a part of a personalized Herbalife program including Formula 2, Personalized Protein Powder and Cell Activator® for optimal weight management and Cellular Nutrition.

Herbalife Formula 1 Key Message
A core product for Cellular Nutrition and weight management.

A nutritious meal replacement shake for weight management and overall good health.

I highly recommend this product. Use soy milk to make your nutritional shakes with. It tastes good and Dutch Chocolate is my favorite flavor. Our health is our true wealth. Thanks for visiting my blog! Any questions or comments, please let me know. I am here to help you with your nutritional needs. :-)

Robin Baker
Proud Herbalife Independent Distributor (USA)
Visit My Online USA Herbalife Store Today!

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SOKULE! Just Like Twitter - 10 Times Better...

2009-11-06T09:39:00.001-06:00

We want you at SOKULE!

Hi,
Perhaps you've heard the news that SOKULE is the hottest new community in social networking.

Since announcing their launch thousands of people just like you have joined our ranks of avid "sqeekers" and "trackers."

And it's no wonder why! SOKULE is Twitter monetized. That means you can get paid for posting at SOKULE.

Their advanced features, like whopping 500 word posts and instant syndication to more than 40 top social networking sites, are making SOKULE a natural for business.

Since SOKULE's launch, we're hearing that it's better than marketing, it's better than advertising, it's better than email -- it's SOKULE!

Remember getting your own SOKULE account is FREE. And it couldn't be easier. There is an option to upgrade.

If you can post on Twitter, you'll have no problem posting on SOKULE.

The difference is they offer dozens of hot NEW features that probably will never been seen on Twitter or any other social networking site.

SOKULE gives anyone the ability to use powerful applications to quickly and easily build a huge, highly Targeted audience.

This could help to generate sales and profits. It's fun, get started now at... http://www.sokule.com/rbaker

Robin Baker
Excited Sokule Squeeker
http://www.sokule.com/rbaker

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“Herbalife is our lifestyle.”

2009-11-06T00:12:00.001-06:00

Hi Everybody,
I am sharing this Herbalife success story in weight loss. I could not copy her after picture, so I left a link if you are interested to see her picture. She looks great! :-)

42 Pounds Lost

Terri R.
Terri was a hard-working mother of three who was overweight and constantly felt tired. “When I came home from work, I would just sit on the sofa with no energy to play with my three boys,” recalls Terri. Then her mother introduced her to the products, and she decided to give them a try. “I wasn’t really expecting anything,” she says. Then she started losing weight. But even better, her energy returned.

“The energy I felt made me fall in love with the products.”

Soon she was accomplishing more tasks around the house and playing with her kids again. Her overall health improved dramatically, and the more weight she lost, the more self confidence she gained. Her life has definitely turned around. Now when she plays with her boys, they’re the ones who have a hard time keeping up with her!

“I can’t imagine where I would be right now if I didn’t use these products.”

Within eight months, everybody around her noticed that Terri looked and felt better, and asked her what her secret was. She told them that it was no secret: It was Herbalife.*

42 Pounds Lost
here’s how

* Stay in constant contact with your wellness coach.
* Consistency is key.
* Follow the “3-2-1” plan every single day.

Favorites:
* Formula 1 shake, Cookies ‘n Cream flavor
* H30® Fitness Drink
* Protein Bar Deluxe, Citrus Lemon flavor
* Cell-U-Loss®

Before: 167 pounds
After: 125 pounds

*Product not typical. Individual results will vary.

Teri Before picture

Click Here to see Teri now picture Page 8

Resource: Herbalife Today Magazine

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Prayer of St. Francis by Sarah MacLachlan

2009-11-02T01:15:00.000-06:00

Hello Friends,
A good online friend shared this with me and now I am sharing it with you. Count your Blessings and become a better you. :-)

A short guide to a happy life as written in the famous poem "Prayer of St. Francis". Written by St. Francis of Assisi in the 13th century. It's all about Faith, hope, and love...says it all.

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Program for a Healthier Heart

2009-11-01T19:07:00.002-06:00

Nitric Oxide (NO) is the most widespread signaling molecule in the body.

What Does NO Do?
• NO is a vasodilator and relaxes or widens the arteries.
• NO improves blood flow to all organs including the heart, brain and muscles.
• NO helps to maintain a normal blood pressure.
• NO promotes good vascular circulation when combined with a healthy diet and exercise.

WHO Projections of Global Mortality and Burden of Diseases 2002 to 2030. Cardiovascular Disease is the Number 1 Killer of People. Next in line is cancer, respiratory, digestive and other. WHO projects CVD to remain the leading cause of death in 2030.

Herbalife Vision
• Using advanced nutritional science we can change this trend.
• At Herbalife, we can help change the world.The Answer is Niteworks.
Niteworks®
• Contains L-Arginine – an essential amino acid known to promote blood circulation.
• L-Arginine works with the body to increase nitric oxide production, to help support normal blood circulation.
• When taken as part of a healthy diet, it may help to increase Nitric Oxide production.
• High in vitamin C and E which are beneficial antioxidants known to help protect the cells against free radicals.

Increasing Nitric Oxide
Starting in early 30’s, nitric oxide levels in the body begin to decline.

• Eat soy protein (25g) to help reduce cholesterol.
• Increase fiber intake e.g. eat more fruits and vegetables to flush out toxins.
• Drink water (2 litres a day) to help the body function properly.
• Eat good fats such as unsaturated fats, to also help reduce total cholesterol.
• Limit salt intake to help manage blood pressure.
• Exercise to keep the heart pumping with exercise but also relax to reduce stress.
• And of course, increase NO levels.

“Herbalife inspires a change in lifestyle”
Herbalife Stands for Nutrition, Health and Wellness.

Sharing this resource from Lou Ignarro Herbalife Nutrition and Scientific Advisory Boards. Whether you’re in your 20s, 40s or 60s, it’s time to take care of your cardiovascular health. Herbalife’s Heart Health products, exclusively endorsed by Nobel Laureate in Medicine Dr. Lou Ignarro, put the power of heart health in your hands. Science + Herbalife = Best Nutrition Possible.

Best of health to everybody,
Robin Baker
Proud Herbalife Independent Distributor (USA)

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Snack Tricks to Treat Yourself and Kids on Halloween

2009-10-31T03:24:00.001-05:00

Halloween revelers spend the evening collecting a staggering 600 million pounds of candy from strangers. There are healthier ways to treat yourself, and other costumed revelers, to help avoid welcoming November in a sugar haze.

Controlling what kids eat during a candy-focused holiday is no easy task. Please read the rest of this great article for your tips. Click on the link below.

Healthier ways to treat yourself, and other costumed revelers. »Click Here

Have a fun and safe Happy Halloween everybody! :-)

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A Journey into Herbalife Science

2009-10-30T23:29:00.001-05:00

• Cutting edge research:
– We are the first to identify the many powers of new plant nutrients such as those in the Pomegranate.
– Power of green tea properties.
• 150,000 plants on Earth – researching those which have the power to make a difference.
• Testing products and ingredients using the latest technology.
• Hundreds of studies of health benefits in humans – fighting the international
epidemic of obesity.

Herbalife – Ahead of the Times
1976: Shake Research – LA County Hospital
1980: Mark Hughes founds Herbalife®
1983: UCLA clinics – one person at a time
1993: Concept of Sarcopenic Obesity
1996: UCLA Center for Human Nutrition
2003: PPP
2003: Herbalife® SAB & NAB
2005 – 2009: Clinical studies provide proof of these concepts

Sarcopenic = loss of muscle
Obesity = increase in fat percentage

To Lose Fat Cells You Need to…
Have Energy Intake on your fat tissue.
Energy Expenditure

Fat Is Stored in Fat Cells
• When it comes to fat you are what you eat. If you eat too much fat your body
will have too much fat.
• If you eat the wrong types of fats, the bad fat stored in your body takes about
one year to clear out.
• You can lose your extra fat in a healthy way by eating less fat and calories.
• The body releases the fat for energy when it is needed and that is how you lose the excess fat from your body.
• You don’t want to have zero fat, but need a certain amount for health.
• The average percent body fat for men and athletic women is 15 to 20 percent, and for inactive women it is normally between 22 and 28 percent.

Body Protein
• Protein is stored in the cells of your muscles and organs.
• If you don’t eat enough protein, your body will break down the protein in your muscles and organs to produce energy.
• When you cut calories you must still meet your protein needs.
• By eating enough protein and exercising you can build muscle and change your shape forever.

The Difference Between Muscle and Fat Cells
Muscle cells burn more calories.
Fat cells tend to store calories.

Muscles are Adapted for Exercise.

Even if you look thin you can be fat.
MRI reveals fat around the Heart, Liver and Intestine in individuals with Normal Waist Circumference.
• Of the women scanned as many as 45 percent of those with normal BMI scores (20 to 25)actually had excessive levels of internal fat.
• Among men, the percentage was nearly 60 percent. This is due to lack of exercise and too little protein in the diet.

Proving, Testing and Providing Powerful Results Today
• Clinical trials to demonstrate the science behind Herbalife products.
• 3 studies on F1, PPP and the power of protein (in Germany, USA, Korea). In Germany:

“Drinking protein-enriched meal replacement shakes lead to more effective weight-management than limiting calories alone”

“64% of those in the high protein group were considered to be at much lower risk of common health problems associated with being over-weight, compared with 41% who consumed the standard amount of protein”

Why Herbalife?
People maintaining their health.
Herbalife challenging obesity trends.
Less people being overweight.
A formula for change.

Product quality and unique combinations of ingredients to help change people’s lives.

“I have a dream: I see Herbalife leading the way in challenging WHO obesity statistics”
Euromonitor International from OECD/WHO/National Statistics http://www.portal.euromonitor.com

We’re just getting started…
1.9 million? 3 million agents of change… A promise for the future with Herbalife!

Today = More Overweight People than Underweight. I encourage you to give the Herbalife Nutritional Shakes a try. :-)

Robin Baker

Sharing this resource from David Heber
Chairman, Nutrition & Scientific Advisory Boards
Powerful Science = Confidence

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Healthy Nutrition Meal in a Glass

2009-10-30T01:00:00.003-05:00

Formula 1 Shake:
Healthy Breakfast/Meal in a Glass

• Calorie control: less than 220 calories per glass.
• Balanced combination of soy protein and plant-based carbohydrates.
• At least 25g of soy protein a day as part of a diet low in saturated fat can help you maintain healthy blood cholesterol levels.
• Balanced levels of essential vitamins and minerals
• Available in 7 delicious flavors

The Price of Health $1.78
Formula 1 Healthy Meal Nutritional Shake
(1 serving of Formula 1, 8 oz. of nonfat milk and 1 oz. of strawberries)
Calories: 228
Calories from fat: 1g

Formula 1 Shake Nutrients
• Glutamine
• Arginine
• Branched Chain Amino Acids
• Antioxidants
• Vitamins
• Minerals

Powerful Products = Powerful Nutrition. By Luigi Gratton Vice President, Education Nutrition Advisory Board

What does the Human Body need? A Lot!

Protein to help build and maintain lean muscle mass.
Carbs provide the body's main source of energy.
Unsaturated fats to achieve and maintain a healthy heart.
Vitamins & minerals for growth and development.
Exercise & relaxation for a healthy heart.
Omega 3 fatty acids for healthy heart, brain and healthy function of eyes, skin, joints, hair and immune system.
Fiber to support the body’s natural elimination of waste and toxins.
Water for hydration.

What happens if we don’t get the Right Amounts?
Imbalanced Nutrition

You’re getting nutrients –
but in the wrong proportions.

Excess Calories =
Weight Management Problems

Eat your healthy foods and add a Nutritional Shake. Give your body what it needs!
Soy Protein, Calorie Control, Fiber, Vitamins, Plant Based Carbs, Healthy Fats & Minerals.

Why the Cellular Nutrition Solution is Easier and Healthier
1. Calories are portion control
2. Nutrients
3. Protein

Avoiding Weight Management Problems. Enhancers: Science Based Products
• Aminogen®
- Helps break down proteins into amino acids, improving the absorption of these essential nutrients*
• Thermobond®
- Helps reduce fat absorption and support weight management.*
• Snack Defense®
- Helps support blood sugar level already within normal range.*
• Total Control®
- Boosts Metabolism.*
- Builds Energy and Alertness.*

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Aminogen® is a registered trademark of Triarco Industries and is protected by U.S. patent no. 5,387,422.

Wishing everybody the best of health,
Robin Baker
Proud Herbalife Independent Distributor (USA)
Visit My USA Herbalife Online Store Today!

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Good Health Is What It's All About

2009-10-29T02:50:00.001-05:00

Live fit, live active, live healthy. Healthy eating is important for any kind of exercising style. Lack of nutrition, even minor deficiencies may cause permanent damage. Stress, poor diet and exposure to pollutants often make it important to supplement your diet. We all need the proper good balance of vitamins, minerals, nutrients and protein too.

Aerobic exercise is important for the cardiovascular system. It’s defined by repetitive motion such as running, swimming or cycling. It can also tone muscles. Incorporating a little of both aerobic and resistance training is best for your daily routine.

Set small, specific goals you can stick to (like losing 5 percent of body weight or exercising three times a week, etc.) Drink green tea (which helps promote weight loss). Snack on fresh fruits and vegetables during your day.

Simple way for getting fit – you don’t need to join a gym. Start walking more you’ll get fit faster.

Keep hydrated by consuming at least two liters of water each day. It is even more important to drink water before, during and after exercise. Even low-intensity exercise requires you to be well-hydrated.

Rest between workouts and allow your body time to recover.

You should know that as you start to get more and more active, it is going to be very important that you have a good meal and a good diet to fall back on. As you start to want to be healthier, your diet is really the first thing that you should change about yourself. See your doctor for suggestions of what you should be eating, and implement these changes as soon as you can, because you are going to find that changing what you are eating is the best way to begin to be healthy and to lead a healthy lifestyle.

After you have started by changing what you are doing and how you are eating, you need to get into the routine of exercising in general. This is often something that is hard for people to do, because it takes a lot out of them and brings them into a situation where they really need to get down to business. By doing aerobics and other types of activity, you are going to be burning more fat and so your body is going to be needing more protein. This means that some diets aren’t going to help you, because if you don’t have the proper protein that your body needs, you might find that you are too weak to work out as you should.

Eat two to three servings of protein, from different sources, every day. It’s found in animal sources like meat, fish, poultry, eggs and dairy products. Protein is also found in plant foods like beans and lentils and soybeans, which unlike animal proteins, have no cholesterol and less fat. Healthy proteins include fish, chicken, soybeans and lentils.

Your metabolism doesn’t slow with age. It’s just that as people get older they do less strength-training and can lose lean muscle mass. The more lean muscle tissue you have, the higher your metabolism – and the faster you’ll lose weight. Keep your exercise and activity levels up each year, and you’ll simultaneously maintain your muscle tone, keep your metabolism up and maximize healthy weight loss.

Therefore, the first thing that you need to focus on is eating a good diet – this diet shouldn’t cut back on your unhealthy eating habits completely, junk foods aren’t going to have the proper nutrients for what you need as you are doing aerobics. Be sure that you are giving yourself plenty of chances to get as good of foods as you can when it comes to eating well, and be sure to talk to your doctor if you have concerns about what you should and should not be eating. These are all very important things that you can do to be on the right track when it comes to fitness as a whole.

Resource: I wanted to share some of these healthy tips with you all from Herbalife. http://health.herbalife.com

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Nutrients You Need For Your Health

2009-10-27T03:28:00.001-05:00

Healthy eating requires you to eat a number of nutrients every day. In fact, there are 40 different nutrients you need to ingest in order to keep your body healthy. That’s a lot of nutrients you need to know about! Luckily, you can break down all of these nutrients into smaller categories in order to keep them organized in your mind and make sure you get all of the foods you need.

First and foremost, everyone needs water in order to live a healthy life. Without water, we become dehydrated, and eventually die. You lose water when you sweat and through daily bodily functions, so water must be replenished. Drinking about 8 glasses a day is recommended. Of course, water is found in food as well as in drinks, so you can help get your 8 glasses by eating foods like watermelon.

Of course, we need much more than water every day to survive. Another group of nutrients we can’t do without is proteins. Proteins are found in foods such as meat, eggs, and soy products. They provide the amino acids needed to build muscle tissue as well as help make some of the hormones in our bodies. Red blood cells and hair is also made from protein.

Along with proteins, a body also needs adequate amounts of fats and carbohydrates in order for us to have enough energy during the day. Fats are primarily used for energy during intense activity, like exercising, while carbohydrates are primarily used for energy during less intense activities, like standing, sitting, and other movements. Both the fats and the carbohydrates that we eat in a day can be stored for later use as fat, so it is important to eat enough for energy, but also important to regulate intake in order to stay slim and healthy. In the event that you are not eating enough fats and carbohydrates, your body can also provide itself with fuel from proteins.

Vitamins and minerals are also important nutrients for our daily lives. We get these from fruits, vegetables, milk, and most natural sources of food. Some of our foods, such as bread products, can even be enriched so that we get more vitamins and minerals in our bodies. There are dozens that you need to ingest regularly, such as iron, thiamine, vitamin C, and vitamin D. If you are eating a healthy diet, you can most likely get enough vitamins and minerals from your foods, but you can also take vitamin supplements to make sure that you are getting the right amounts you need to maintain body function. Supplements may also be available to help with other nutrients as well, so if you are worried, talk to your doctor about how you can be sure to be eating a healthy amount of nutrients.

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Drew Carey Will Donate $1 Million Dollars for Cancer Research, if he gets 1 million Twitter followers

2009-10-26T19:55:00.003-05:00

Hello Everybody,
I ran across this article on slightly drunk blog.

Let me reassure you upfront, this will cost you nothing but a few seconds of your time and no money. It will also benefit thousands of people through the Lance Armstrong Foundation called LiveStrong, a foundation which is set up to inspire people to join in the global fight against cancer in communities around the world and intended to raise money for cancer research, raise cancer awareness, and encourage people to live life to the fullest.

All you have to do is add someone to your TWITTER list. That's it, pretty simple.

The person is the comedian and host of the game show The Price is Right, Drew Carey.

Please read the rest of this article, it is for a great cause. Thank You! :-)
Click the link below.

Drew Carey will donate $1 million dollars if he can get a million followers on Twitter by midnight on December 31.

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Total Control® Herbalife’s Unique Solution - Promotes Weight Loss

2009-10-24T12:04:00.008-05:00

Boost weight loss and rev up your metabolism with this powerful blend of green tea, yerba maté, cacao and 11 other powerful herbs.* For hunger, reduced energy levels and impaired digestion, this advanced ephedra-free and citrus aurantium-free formula includes thermogenic properties that work at the cellular level to promote weight loss without irritability.*

Total Control® What Is It? Designed to help you gain control of your weight loss efforts. Total Control® helps support weight loss as part of a calorie-controlled diet that includes moderate exercise.

Contains a proprietary blend of herbs and nutrients that help:
Boost metabolism.*
Build energy and alertness.*
• Made with high-quality tea extracts.
• Tablet form.

Total Control® How Does It Work? (Latest New Science Enhancement, More Health Benefits For You.)

• Contains the following key ingredients:
• Green, black and oolong tea blend.
• Teas contribute naturally occurring caffeine to help boost metabolism and build energy.*
• Ginger, for digestive calming benefit.*
• Pomegranate Rind Powder Extract

Total Control® Why Is It Important?

• Total Control® is formulated with high quality tea extracts and ginger to help:
• Boost metabolism.*
• Build energy and alertness.*

Total Control® Herbalife’s Unique Solution

• Advanced ephedra-free and citrus aurantium–free formula to build energy and support your weight-loss program.*
• Boosts metabolism.*

Fast Facts

A potent, clinically tested, standardized green tea extract, helps to boost metabolism and energy and inhibit fat storage.*

Yerba maté helps control appetite and has thermogenic properties.*

Ginger soothes and calms the digestive system to support the weight-loss process.*

Aquaretic herbs help reduce fluid retention.*

Usage

Take one tablet three times per day. Take one tablet with breakfast, one tablet with lunch, and one tablet with a mid-afternoon snack. This product is herbal food nutrition.

Notice: This product is not recommended for use of children, pregnant, or lactating women. Individuals with high blood pressure, or cardiovascular disorders should consult a physician before using this product.

Be in control of your weight loss efforts.
Order Today! Click Here Total Control®
(90 tablets)
$34.60

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Wishing everyone the best of health! I personally use this product and I do like it.

Robin Baker
Proud Herbalife Independent Distributor (USA)

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Why is Weight Loss Important?

2009-10-22T08:10:00.001-05:00

You can know that losing weight is often a very personal option. However, if you are more than 20 pounds overweight, losing the pounds is important for your health. Look at the recommended weight for someone of your size as a start. Check your Body Mass Index. However, because everyone’s bodies are different, because of fat and muscle ratio to body weight, you should really see your doctor if you feel like you need to lose weight. A doctor can confirm this or put your mind to rest by telling you that your weight is normal. This is the best way to make sure that you are being healthy.

If you are happy with your weight, you belong to the minority of people in the world, but should be applauded for your positive outlook on your life and your body. However, weight loss still may be needed. Many people who are overweight say that they are happy with their bodies, but the fact remains that weight loss in order to achieve a healthy weight is very important. There are a number of reasons you should consider weight loss, even if you don’t mind having a few extra pounds.

First a foremost, if you are overweight, you are at risk for a number of diseases. The main health risk you will probably experience is heart disease, which can lead to a heart attack. Many heart attacks are deadly. Heart disease develops when you heart has to work extra hard to pump the blood to the body, which causes it to become fatigued. This can occur simply because you are overweight, or can be a result of high blood pressure or high cholesterol.

Along with heart disease, having high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels can also put you at risk for a stroke. Strokes occur when blood, and therefore oxygen, cannot reach the brain. This can happen due to high cholesterol. When you have high cholesterol, the fatty deposits build up on your artery walls. If a piece of this plaque breaks off and travels to the heart, it causes a heart attack, and traveling to the brain causes a stroke.

Being overweight is also bad for women who wish to become pregnant. When you’re overweight, the hormones in your body are changing, and if you don’t get the right nutrients you may find that your body does not produce the right chemicals for the hormones needed to ovulate or carry a child. Even if you become pregnant, being overweight puts you at risk for a miscarriage or health problems with the baby.

Beyond the health world, being overweight can also affect your daily life. You may find it difficult to purchase clothing in your size or you may find that the clothing that does come in larger sizes is more expensive. This is simply due to the manufacturer need more material to make the same article of clothing. Problems extend beyond shopping when doing things like visiting theme parks, where you may not be able to ride all of the rides, or using public transportation, where you may feel crowded in seats made for smaller people. Losing weight, even if you are currently happy with your own weight, is always a healthy and smart option, until you reach a normal weight. Your life is worth living your senior years!

If you want to lose weight, you need plenty of diet and healthy nutrition to make sure that you’re burning fat and building muscle. One of the best ways to do this is to do moderate exercise. Walking is my personal choice and dancing to Lady GaGa music. FUN!!! :-)

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Tips on How to Start Eating Healthy

2009-10-21T02:42:00.000-05:00

If you currently do not eat a healthy diet, it can be difficult to start such a plan. However, healthy eating is important for maintaining bodily function and helping to live a disease-free life. If you struggle with healthy eating, than you know that breaking unhealthy habits can be the most difficult part of the process. However, if you truly want to live the best lifestyle possible, it is important to follow tips in order to start eating a more healthy diet.

A good beginning step when you want to start eating more healthily, is to rid your home of all foods that do not fit into healthy categories. Keep junk foods and beverages out of your house so that you will not be tempted to snack unhealthy during the day. If you’re worried about getting hungry, keep healthy snacks like carrot sticks, yogurt, fresh fruit, or whole-wheat crackers on hand. If you find that you just cannot bear to toss out the sweets, try keeping something tiny on hand, like chocolate chips. Eating a few of these won’t ruin your diet but also will give you that little sugary fix you crave.

Another great step to healthy eating when you are first starting the process is to take a few moments to learn about what foods are the healthiest for you and how they work in the body. Most people understand that fruits, vegetables, and low-fat means and dairy products are good for you, but few people understand why. The key is learning about nutrients. When you understand how specific nutrients work in the body, you will be more likely to make these healthy choices for your body. Knowledge really is power!

When cleansing yourself to prepare for a new healthy diet, you should also take into consideration your schedule for meals. If you often eat in a rushed hurry at odd times of day, you probably are not getting the best foods possible. Plan ahead! Instead of grabbing a fast food lunch on the go, take a bagged lunch to work, complete with a healthy wrap and some fresh vegetables. Plan ahead for healthy meals in the evening as well by cooking ahead if you are not currently getting healthy dinners and have little time to cook when you get home every night.

Start with baby steps. Even if you only replace one soda a day with a glass of water, you will really improve your calorie intake. If you eat fast food every day for lunch, try replacing that even half of the time. When you start by taking small steps, it does not seem like you are cutting out all of the foods you love and you can take your time to learn about healthy foods which you can love equally as well.

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Get Your Instant Banner Creator Here... Free!

2009-10-20T00:48:00.000-05:00

Hi Everybody,

I have some great news today. I found this cool free tool you might like and I thought maybe you could benefit from it too. It's the most simple and effective tool I have ever used to create great looking banners and other cool graphics.

I'm very excited about this one... It's so easy to create professional looking, eye catching graphics. You point... you click... you are done!

I've already created a header and a button. It literally just took me a few minutes... and trust me, I'm no Da Vinci.

You should visit this page, - I don't think you'll believe how easy this is, before you see it yourself.

Click Here

And here's the real kicker, they are giving away free-memberships right now! Yep, when you join for free you get:

* The point and click three step wizard, where you can easily create high performing banners, buttons, headers, footers and peel ads.

* Their high converting templates, clip art, fonts and all the stuff you need to create sweet graphical music... and you just drag and drop them onto the templates, save and you are done!

* Hosting... Yes they will even host the images you create for you. In other words you don't even need to have your own website to take full advantage of Instant Banner Creator.

Now I have to tell you that even though Instant Banner Creator is free to join - They do have an upgrade available and it's definitely worth looking at.

You'll get a chance to grab a massive discount on a life-time upgrade. And just one of the extra features you will unlock is worth it's weight in gold.

And that's not even mentioning the bonuses, quite frankly, they will blow you away!

But whatever you do, I strongly recommend that you go grab your free-membership today.
Something this cool does not come along very often - and certainly not for free!

To your success,

Robin Baker

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Healthy Active Lifestyle Educational Resources

2009-10-17T12:45:00.005-05:00

In the United States, there are many educational resources available to help you achieve a healthy, active lifestyle. Two excellent resources available online are HealthierUS and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

HealthierUs is "a national effort to improve people's lives, prevent and reduce the costs of disease, and promote community health and wellness." Brought to you by the Executive Office of the President and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

The HealthierUS website has a wide range of information on topics such as nutrition, physical activity, preventative screenings and healthy choices. For good nutrition, the recommendation is to follow the basics: "eat a healthy diet by choosing a variety of fruits and vegetables. Avoid fats, added sugars, and salt. Eat in moderation.

Eating right makes you feel good, and it's important for reducing your risk for diseases like heart disease, certain cancers, diabetes, stroke and osteoporosis. In fact, healthier eating could reduce cancer deaths in the United States by as much as 35 percent. http://www.healthierus.gov/nutrition.html

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans have been published jointly every five years since 1980 by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The guidelines "provide authoritative advice for people two years and older about how good dietary habits can promote health and reduce risk for major chronic diseases.

These guidelines serve as the basis for Federal nutrition policy and nutrition programs.

Becoming a healthier you isn't just about eating healthy—it's also about physical activity. Regular physical activity is important for your overall health and fitness. It also helps you control body weight by balancing the calories you take in as food with the calories you expend each day.

Consider This:

If you eat 100 more food calories a day than you burn, you'll gain about 1 pound in a month. That's about 10 pounds in a year. The bottom line is that to lose weight, it's important to reduce calories and increase physical activity.

Choose the most nutritionally rich foods you can from each food group each day—those packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and other nutrients but lower in calories. Pick foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products more often.

Nutrition: To know the facts…

Most packaged foods have a Nutrition Facts label. For a healthier you, use this tool to make smart food choices quickly and easily. Try these tips:

* Keep these low: saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, and sodium.
* Get enough of these: potassium, fiber, vitamins A and C, calcium, and iron.
* Use the % Daily Value (DV) column when possible: 5% DV or less is low, 20% DV or more is high.

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Herbalife Nutritional Shake - Nutrition Facts

2009-10-12T16:52:00.004-05:00

Formula 1 shake is a delicious healthy meal that provides an ideal balance of protein and nutrition to help satisfy your hunger and give you lasting energy. Each shake is packed with 19 vitamins and minerals, herbs, antioxidants and fiber. Formula 1 powder has only 90 calories, and mixed with 8 ounces of nonfat milk Formula 1 shake has only 170 calories. Enjoy as a healthy breakfast, lunch or dinner for your good health and effective weight management.*

Formula 1 shakes include soy protein, fiber and essential nutrients that can help support metabolism, cellular growth repair and production.

Blend or stir 25g (2 heaping tablespoons) of Formula 1 with 8 fl. oz. of nonfat milk or soy milk. Create recipes by adding fresh fruit and ice. My favorite flavor is Dutch Chocolate , 550g $25.15, makes 22 nutritional shakes. What did you have for breakfast? You can do better, try these healthy shakes today! Click Here Recommended Herbalife Nutritional Shake Mix :-)

Thanks for visiting my blog. I truly recommend these healthy nutritional shakes. I use soy milk to make mine with. Portion control every time. A cheap meal with so much good health for you! :-)

Robin Baker
Proud Herbalife Independent Distributor (USA)

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15 fat-burning foods

2009-10-11T09:52:00.002-05:00

Hi Everybody,

This is a great read, I hope you check it out! :-)

Want to shed some unwanted pounds without feeling deprived? Eat fast food - no, not triple decker burgers and supersized fries, but foods that function almost like amphetamines, says a “Men’s Health” article posted on AOL Health. These foods help burn calories without any extra treadmill time. Take a taste of these 15 metabolism-boosters.

Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/health/toplists/15_fatburning_foods/15_fatburning_foods.html

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Maintain Your Good Nutrition

2009-10-10T06:17:00.003-05:00

Proper, balanced nutrition provides the nutrients you need every day to fuel your daily activities, promote and maintain a lifetime of good health and make your best shape a reality. The right nutrition is balanced nutrition. Committing to these simple nutrition guidelines can put good health within reach.

"Start everyday with balanced nutrition and essential nutrients for a healthy, active lifestyle."

Steve Henig, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer, Herbalife

1. Healthy Breakfast
Start your day right! Breakfast is important because it kick-starts your metabolism and provides energy for you to use throughout your day.

TIP: Healthy Breakfast, Healthy Choice
For breakfast, enjoy a Formula 1 shake made with nonfat milk or soy milk, fruit and Personalized Protein Powder, according to your needs.

2. Small Frequent Meals
Reduced meal portions, eaten frequently throughout the day, help you prevent energy slumps and unhealthy snack cravings.

3. Nutritious Snacks
Fruits, vegetables and small servings of protein – such as nuts, yogurt or low-fat cheese during mid-morning and mid-afternoon – help you avoid overeating at lunch or dinner time.

4. Regular Hydration
Ensure a regular intake of fluids to stay properly hydrated.

5. Essential Nutrients
Your body needs nutrients to function properly or your health will suffer. Getting the right amount of nutrients is called Balanced Nutrition. The nutrients known to be essential for human beings are proteins, carbohydrates, fats and oils, minerals, vitamins and water.

6. Vitamins and Minerals
These are an important part of a balanced diet needed to support your body’s healthy functioning and metabolism.

Resource: Sharing these live healthy tips with you all from Herbalife! :-)

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10 Best Foods for Your Heart - Oatmeal - Health.com

2009-10-08T07:26:00.002-05:00

Hi Everybody,
Our heart health is very important. Check out these healthy foods for your heart! :-)

10 Best Foods for Your Heart - Oatmeal - Health.com

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Stress Management

2009-10-07T15:26:00.003-05:00

Managing stress is vital for healthy living. Herbalife's Stress Management products balance mood, lift spirits, calm nerves and promote peaceful sleep.* De-stress and enjoy a better quality of life with these herbal helpers.

Stress levels and anxiety can make getting through the day and sleeping through the night feel like an uphill battle. Our Stress Management products are designed to support relaxation and a sense of well-being, helping you enjoy a better quality of life.

• Lack of sleep can result in lowered overall health and a decline in physical safety due to lowered alertness.

• Stress can make it difficult for people to experience happy, productive lives.

• Certain types of stress can lower immune system response.

Products

• Relax Now tablets
Eases anxiety and stress.*

• Sleep Now tablets
Promotes restful sleep.*

I recommend these Targeted Nutrition products to:

Anyone who experiences occasional sleep problems.
Anyone who is having difficulty managing stress.
Anyone who is going through a difficult period or transition in their lives.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

I do like the Relax Now, it really is a calming safe product to use. My husband also liked the Sleep Now tablets. Give Herbalife a try today! If interested in these wonderful products, please click on the picture. Thanks! :-)

Robin Baker
Proud Herbalife Independent Distributor (USA)

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A Lifetime of Health Cellular Nutrition

2009-10-04T00:04:00.003-05:00

Cellular Nutrition, The health of your cells is crucial if you want to live a long, healthy and vibrant life. Why? Because cells provide the power for everything you do–from thinking to growing. Simply put, you cannot be healthy unless your cells are healthy.

Your body is the most important machine you will ever operate. Controlling what goes into it, increasing energy, obtaining better nutrition and maintaining health shouldn’t be work, but rather, a lifestyle.

Everybody needs protein, carbohydrates, fat, vitamins and minerals to survive. But for it to thrive, antioxidants, plant-based nutrients and other supplements specific to each body’s needs are required. If it is difficult or overwhelming to consume enough nutrient-rich foods every day, look no further; Herbalife makes staying healthy easy.

Our range of Weight Management, Targeted Nutrition and Energy & Fitness products are formulated to help your body better assimilate nutrients, eliminate impurities and invigorate your energy so you can easily–and successfully–be at your best right down to your cells.

What’s more, Herbalife’s Personal Care | Outer Nutrition products help you look and feel as young on the outside as you are healthy on the inside.

Overall wellness is the goal. Herbalife can help you achieve it...for life.

Healthier cells for a healthier you

So, how can you take care of your cells, so that they can take care of you? Nourish them with the vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and other nutrients they need. And the best way to nourish your cells is with nature. That’s why the basis of Herbalife’s Cellular Nutrition, and the scientific formulation behind all Herbalife products, is the use of plant-based nutrients.

Herbalife maximizes Cellular Nutrition through unique, scientific formulations. It’s the select blends of high-quality ingredients and the methods used to preserve their nutrient value…It’s the way we personalize programs to address each individual’s needs…It’s the Herbalife advantage.

How does Cellular Nutrition work?

The concept of Cellular Nutrition is simple. All of Herbalife’s products are scientifically formulated to support healthy “villi.” These tiny, finger-like structures along the wall of your intestine are essentially “gatekeepers,” helping your body absorb more nutrients, vitamins and minerals, while protecting you from toxins. The healthier your villi, the more efficiently you can absorb the nourishment your cells need–and the healthier you’ll be.

With Herbalife’s Cellular Nutrition, the latest advances in science meet the healthiest nutrients to bring you optimum health!

Supplements (Tablets and Enhancers) Support your weight management.*†

Shakes
Personalize the protein needs of your body with Formula 1 shakes, along with protein snacks to keep your metabolism up and hunger at bay.*

Meal
For lose weight enjoy a healthy meal that includes a source of lean protein, plus colorful fruits and vegetables and drink 2 formula 1 nutritional shakes as your meal replacements. To maintain your weight enjoy 2 of these meals with 1 formula 1 nutritional shake as a meal replacement.

Drink water, take your daily vitamin and do moderate exercise. :-)

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Recommended Free Menu Planner

2009-10-02T00:37:00.000-05:00

Hi Everybody,
Here are some extra healthy tips from the mypyramid.

If you drink alcoholic beverages, do so sensibly and in moderation.

Switch from whole milk to fat-free or low fat milk.

Trim the fat off meat and take the skin off chicken before eating it.

Use vegetable oils for cooking instead of solid fats like stick margarine, lard, or butter.

Try using vinegar and oil or a squeeze of lemon instead on salads instead of salad dressings.

Use sliced bananas, berries, raisins, or diced fruits to sweeten breakfast cereals or yogurt.

Try chopped fruit or pureed berries on pancakes and waffles instead of butter and syrup.

Drink 100% fruit juice instead of a fruit drink or punch.

Choose fruit as a quick pick-me-up (snack) instead of candy or cookies.

Drink water or other unsweetened beverages instead of sweetened soft drinks.

This is a great Free Menu Planner. This will help you, check it out Click Here.

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Sodium limit too high for most Americans, says CDC

2009-09-29T01:48:00.002-05:00

Hi Everybody,
I was not aware of this, so I am sharing this. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has claimed that the current recommended limit for sodium intake may be too high for as many as two-thirds of Americans and has proposed a lower limit of 1,500mg.

Please read the rest of this article, click below.

Sodium limit too high for most Americans, says CDC

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Fat - Friendly Lifestyle Tips

2009-09-28T10:44:00.003-05:00

Okay, so you realize you need to avoid saturated fat and trans fat. But, how do you get the healthy monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, and Omega-3 fats everyone keeps talking about?

Healthy fats are essential to good health. The human body uses fatty acids to do everything from building cell membranes to performing key functions in the brain, eyes, lungs, cells, heart, nerves, digestion, organs & your immune system.

What's better: butter or margarine?
Both have good and bad points. With margarine, choose the soft-tub versions, and make sure the product has zero grams trans fats and no partially hydrogenated oils. Regardless of whether you choose butter or margarine, use it in moderation and try to avoid or limit it to other foods. Olive oil is a healthier substitute.

Dress your own salad.
Use olive oil, flaxseed oil or sesame oil and your favorite herbs.

Choose low-fat milk and lower-fat cheeses like mozzarella whenever possible; enjoy full-fat dairy in moderation. Go for lean cuts of meat, and stick to white meat, which has less saturated fat.

Monounsaturated fats
Primary sources are plant oils like canola oil, peanut oil and olive oil. Other good sources are avocados; nuts such as almonds, hazelnuts, and pecans; and seeds such as pumpkin and sesame seeds.

Polyunsaturated fats
Primary sources are sunflower, corn, soybean, and flaxseed oils and also foods such as walnuts, flax seeds, and fish. This fat family includes the Omega-3 group of fatty acids which your body can't make and are found in very few foods. We should all be increasing our intake of healthy Omega-3 fatty acids, which we need for body functions like controlling blood clotting and building cell membranes in the brain. Research has shown this fatty acid can have an impact on cardiovascular disease, liver cancer, depression & dementia.

If you are concerned about your weight or heart health, rather than avoiding fat in your diet, try replacing all the bad fats with good fats. This might mean replacing some of the meat you eat with beans and legumes, and using vegetable oils rather than tropical oils, which tend to contain more saturated fats.

Recommended calcium levels are 1000 mg per day, 1200 mg if you are 50 years old. Take a vitamin D and calcium supplement if you don't get enough of these nutrients from your diet.

Keep total fat intake to 20-35% of calories.

Limit cholesterol to 300 mg per day.

Limit sodium to 2,300 mg per day - equivalent to one teaspoon of salt. Lower limit of 1,500mg recommended now or less per day. To much salt can cause high blood pressure.

Enjoy sweets as an occasional treat, but keep sugary soft drinks to a minimum.

Limit trans fats to 1% of calories (2 grams per day for a 2000 cal diet)

Limit saturated fats to less than 10% of your calories (200 calories for a 2000 calorie diet)

How much fat is too much depends on your lifestyle, your weight, your age and most importantly the state of your health.

However, if you are concerned about cardiovascular disease, the American Heart Association suggests a similar plan, but limiting saturated fats to less than 7% of your calories (140 calories for a 2000 calorie diet).

If you have or are at risk for Cardiovascular Disease or Diabetes. Do not change your diet without consulting your physician!

Avoid: Salted or sugary nuts; refried beans.
Choose: Black beans, navy beans, garbanzos, and lentils and other beans. Nuts like almonds, walnuts and pecans. Soy products like tofu, soymilk, tempeh and veggie burgers are great sources of protein for vegetarians.

Adding regular physical activity and exercise will make any healthy eating plan work even better.

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