Shaklee Cares for Colorado - Roger matches donations until Monday 9/23!

Shaklee Cares® for Colorado

Dear Shaklee Family,
  
A week of torrential downpour claimed several lives and left many families stranded by the flood in Colorado. Our hearts and our prayers are with those in the communities devastated by this natural disaster. Our thoughts and gratitude are also with those first responders who continue to help in the rescue and recovery effort.
 
We are grateful to our Business Leaders in Colorado for their help in our outreach effort to support the communities affected. Area Business Leaders are coordinating the distribution of Shaklee Cares Relief Packs, including distribution of our First Responder Packs to the National Guard who are leading the search and rescue efforts in Colorado. If you need more information regarding our relief efforts in Colorado, please contact me and I will re-route to the right person.
 
Shaklee Cares is also ready to accept grant applications for cash relief, to help those Shaklee Family Members in need of financial assistance.
 
Listed below are some ways that you too can participate in this important relief effort. And I will personally match whatever you contribute today through Monday, September 23rd, doubling the impact of your generosity.  
The need is great, so whatever you can do to help will be so much appreciated.  Our thoughts and prayers are with all of those who have been affected by this natural disaster.  We look forward to doing all that we can to support and assist in their recovery.

	Warm regards,
	Roger Barnett
	Shaklee Chairman and CEO

Shaklee Cares®
 
Shaklee Cares, originally established in 1992 in the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew, which devastated parts of Florida, is a charitable organization dedicated to providing assistance to individuals, families and communities recovering from natural disasters. Since its inception in 1992, Shaklee Cares has donated millions of dollars in cash and Shaklee relief products to those in need.

Shaklee Cares Donations
 
If you would like to support the relief efforts that Shaklee Cares will be coordinating with our local Field leaders, there are several ways that you can help:

• Shaklee Family Members can call 1-800-SHAKLEE or purchase Shaklee Cares Relief Packs online. (Search "Shaklee Cares" in the search box and click on "Product Pages" to take you to a list of the packs available for donation.) The packs are donated directly to Shaklee Cares inventory and you will receive a tax donation letter each year you make your donation.
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• Send a check or money order to:
  Shaklee Cares
  4747 Willow Road
  Pleasanton, CA 94588
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• Use PayPal to donate cash (visit ShakleeCares.org and click on the "Make a Donation" button).

100% of your cash or product pack donation goes to help someone in need and all donations are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law. And of course, added benefits to donating to Shaklee Cares are the ability to earn PV and 1 point toward trip qualification for each Shaklee Cares pack purchased, up to 10 points per year.

Extreme Makeover Weight Loss Edition - Where are they now? Jacqui McCoy

What happens to the contestants after they get off the show? Well, here is just one persons story, Jacqui McCoy. Happy birthday today as well, Jacqui!!!!! 

If you would like to get on the Shaklee 180 plan that Jacqui is on, that is my specialty as well, and I will help you every step of the way. You can find out more about it here. And you can join me here. Here is my 5 year story, 2 years ago - and I am still within 2lbs of my lowest weight!

If this is too small, click pic to see on Google docs - you must be logged
into your Google account to view. 

And here is Laura's incredible transformation!

Thank you Laura! From a size 12 to a size 2!!!

Today I was so very excited to host a Shaklee 180 TurnAround Party with Laura, Senior VP at Shaklee in attendance!!! Thank you so much, Laura, for coming to my home and my party! I am honored and grateful. You are so much appreciated by us in the Shaklee field and I hope you know it!

I would love to do a party for you, just ASK!!! Thanks for reading my blog :)

57th Annual Global Conference Recap ~ Shaklee Live 2013

Hello friends & family!!!

Shaklee's 57th Annual Global Conference has recently come to a close. As always, there are some exciting things going on in Shaklee that I want to share with you!

This years Global Conference theme was The Shaklee Effect! Can you just imagine all the people that you can have a good effect on by letting them know about Shaklee!? Please share this gift of health and freedom that we have at Shaklee! You will feel good, and your friends and family will thank you!! I know (because they tell me!) that I am having a positive effect on people's lives and health everyday, and it's a great feeling!

Here are some very fun, cute & short videos from Nashville this year!

You can watch the (archived) live broadcasts here.There's ALWAYS tons of fun at the conferences!! Roger & family singing and playing on stage (if you're on FB I can send you video), Olympic Athletes speaking and sharing how they are using Shaklee so they do not have to worry about any banned illegal substances in their vitamins (yes, that has happened with other brands), Jacqui McCoy (from Extreme Makeover Weight Loss Edition) & Harley Pasternak (trainer to the stars), both using and recommending Shaklee 180!! Shaklee doctors, scientists and home office staff speaking on stage, and, available for us to mingle with and ask any questions - and get answers. Celebrating Shaklee Family Members on stage, and, much, much more! You really have to be there to experience a Shaklee Live Conference! There's NOTHING like them!


Dr. Jamie with over 200 people, all Shaklee 180 weight loss success stories!

Shaklee Live 2014 will be in Long Beach, CA!!! YAY - Aug. 13 - 17th, 2014. If you want to go to Long beach with me, start planning NOW to attend! Register by 8/31/13 for best pricing!


Long Beach, CA

ANNOUNCING!

2 NEW Shaklee 180 flavors!! Vanilla Chai Smoothees (limited time) and Toffee & Chocolate Crunch Snack bars!!! YUM!!! Order yours TODAY!!!

This season, The Biggest Loser China will be using Shaklee 180 products!!! Woo hoo!!! If you can watch it, or you know anyone who can, please share this info!

The 2014 Dream Trip is to Playa del Carmen!!! And, the Top Acheivers International Trip is to Bali in Indonesia!!! Would you like to go on either or both of these trips for FREE? All you have to do is earn them! Please talk to me when you are ready to do the work, which is much more fun than work, but we'd have to start ASAP to be able to earn these trips!

Shaklee is now in our 8th country! Indonesia!! If you have family or friends in any of the countries that we are in, you may build a seemless business beyond borders, and/or, help them to have a business of their own! With the internet, it is EASY to meet new people if you don't know anyone in these countries: USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan, Tawain, Malaysia, China & Indonesia.

I hope to see you soon and please let me know if you would like to have any more information about our products, the conference, or about starting your own healthy Shaklee business so you can help others to get healthier, and, earn cars, trips & cash. This is just a little of what Shaklee offers each and every one of us. We really only have 2 products: Health & Freedom.
Let's spread #TheShakleeEffect

~~Thank you~~

At Shaklee, we offer A Healthier Life for Everyone and a Better Life for Anyone^™

Another Happy & Satisfied Customer! Shaklee Smoothees & Meal Bars

When I asked Traci about the Shaklee smoothee she had tried for the first time for breakfast today, here is my reply from her:


 

<I have tried many meal replacements, Marcia, however, Shaklee's has got to be the most delicious and filling!! WOW! Oh my yum!!! Oh I forgot to mention... The energy it gave me too! WOW YAY! Shaklee's smoothees are amazing!! They are delicious and are a great way to start the day. I also was not hungry till lunch! YAY! I love them!! Thanks, Marcia, you truly are a wonderful health coach, and business leader!>>

Thank you Traci :) And then, about the Meal In A Bar for dinner (part of the Shaklee 180 TurnAround is having 2 meals per day of Shaklee 180):

<<I had the shaklee bar for supper and nearly fell on the floor (okay not really) with excitement. I literally have tried a lot of replacement bars. They either had a horrible flavour, texture or they would not keep me full. Shaklee bar was beyond filling. It took me awhile to eat it, for the flavour was amazing, AND the texture was great!! I am beyond impressed!! I even ran to my kitchen to show dad the bar... LOL I was just that excited!!! I am literally FULL! I am sooo excited about this!!!>> 
I think that says it ALL! Thank you Traci for your thoughts & comments and I'm glad you LOVE Shaklee!! As I do! :)

Shaklee Home Office Employee Shaklee 180™ Healthy Competition Success

We’re doing a Turnaround™ with you! We’re pleased to announce the successful completion of the first 90 days of our Shaklee 180 Employee Healthy Competition. Nearly 80 Shaklee employees participated in Turnaround journeys! 79 employees completed 90-day Turnarounds - 72 of whom used the Turnaround Kit for weight loss, and 7 who used the Lean & Healthy Kit - focusing on fitness, gaining muscle, and just helping support everyone else! And, judging by the sound of the blenders throughout the day, there are even more Shaklee employees who did not compete, but who are using Shaklee 180 products and trying to be more active.

Here is the summary of the amazing 90-day journey of the 72 employees who have lost weight:

Total weight loss: 757 pounds!**

Average weight loss: 10.51 pounds
 
Improvements in health: Priceless!
 
Top Winners (% of body weight lost):
Third Place:

Overall: Anthony Nusom, Assistant Facilities Manager, Operations - 16.4%

Top Female “Loser”: Jasmine Feng, Voice of the Customer Manager, Field Support - 13.5%

Second Place: Jim Charon, Project Manager, Events - 22.7%

First Place: Juan Cuevas, Manager, Field Support, who lost an amazing 23.7%! Wow!

We’re so proud of all of our winners, as well as everyone who is taking steps every day towards getting healthier! Congratulations to all of you who are doing a Turnaround with Shaklee!

** Results and experiences from the Shaklee 180 Program are unique for each person, so results may vary.  People following the weight loss portion of the Shaklee 180™ program can expect to lose 1-2 pounds a week.

Fish Oil and Prostate Cancer study

Here's Dr. Chaney's (a noted Cancer Researcher) response to the recent "Fish Oil and Prostate Cancer study" My favorite fish oil product listed below.
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My phone has been ringing off the hook. My email in-box is full. It seems that everyone wants to know if the headlines about omega-3 fatty acids and prostate cancer are true.

In case you have just gotten back from a vacation on some deserted island with no newspapers and no internet, let me bring you up to date. The headlines are saying things like "Fish Oils May Increase Your Risk of Prostate Cancer" and "Latest Study Links Fish Oils to Prostate Cancer".

Once again, it seems like just when you've figured out which foods that are good for you, someone tells you they could actually kill you. It's no wonder so many of you have been asking me to cut through the hype and put this latest study in perspective.

As usual, let me start with the study itself (Brasky et al., Journal of the National Cancer Institute, doi:10.1093/jnci/djt174). 

On the surface, it appears to be a reasonably well designed study, and the conclusions were dramatic. They reported that subjects with high levels of omega-3 fatty acids in their blood were 43% more likely to develop prostate cancer, 44% more likely to develop low grade prostate cancer, and 71% more likely to develop high grade prostate cancer compared to those with low levels of omega-3 fatty acids in their blood.

Case closed you might be tempted to say. However, once you dig a little deeper, the study does have two important weaknesses.

1) It used data from another study that was designed for a totally different purpose. They went back and analyzed blood samples from a previous study that was actually designed to measure the association between vitamin E and selenium intake and prostate cancer. That's a scientific no-no. Let me explain why.

If they had designed a study to investigate the association between omega-3 fatty acids and prostate cancer, they probably would have selected participants with a wide range of omega-3 fatty acids in their blood at the beginning of the study. The subjects in this study actually had a very narrow range of omega-3 fatty acids in their bloodstream.

They also would probably have done a diet analysis and found out whether the subject's omega-3 fatty acids were coming from fish or fish oil supplements. They might have even asked whether the omega-3 fatty acids were from farm-raised fish or inexpensive fish oil supplements known to be contaminated with PCBs. This study collected none of these data.

2) This is a single study, and individual studies often provide misleading results. For example, if you examine their data closely, it looks like heavy drinkers and smokers might have a decreased risk of prostate cancer. I think that's unlikely, but weird associations like that often pop up in individual studies.

That's why expert scientists aren't swayed by individual studies. We prefer to look at the "big picture" that emerges when you combine the results of many studies. For example, a meta-analysis of 24 studies with 461,402 subjects (Symanski et al, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 92: 1223-1233, 2010)
found no association between fish consumption and prostate cancer risk.

Individual studies ranged from a 61% decrease in risk to a 77% increase in risk, but the overall effect was zero! Even more importantly, fish consumption decreased prostate cancer deaths by 63%. 
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So what is the bottom line for you?

1) Don't panic. Don't change what you are doing based on the latest sensational headlines. This study has been way overblown. We have come to expect sensational headlines and hype from journalists and bloggers because that's how they get people to read what they write.

However, I find the comment from the senior author that "We've shown once again that use of nutritional supplements may be harmful" to be very irresponsible, especially since they have no data showing that anyone in their study actually used fish oil supplements. 
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2) The authors make a big deal out of the fact that this study replicates the results they obtained in a previous study (Brasky et al, British American Journal of Epidemiology, 173: 1429-1439, 2011). 

However, they neglect to mention that 4 previous studies showed
decreased risk, and the totality of all published studies shows no effect of fish or fish oil on prostate cancer risk (Symanski et al, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 92: 1223-1233, 2010). 
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3) The benefits of assuring optimal omega-3 fatty acid intake clearly overshadow the risks. Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to lower triglycerides and blood pressure, reduce inflammation and depression, and may even help prevent dementia. 
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4) This study does raise a caution flag, but I would not recommend reducing your omega-3 fatty acid intake on the basis of these data alone - especially since most published studies show no increased risk of prostate cancer. There are much better designed studies underway that should clearly show an increase in prostate cancer risk if it is a real effect. I will monitor those studies closely and keep you abreast of any new developments.

To Your Health!
Dr. Stephen G Chaney

Here's what I take: Omegaguard and it is wonderful!!! Has helped me with so many things! 

Here’s a Fast, Safe Energy Boost that Fits in your Pocket

* 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.
Shaklee Pure Performance athletes are either Distributors or dedicated users who have  received compensation for their partnership and/or complimentary Shaklee products.

Free Shaklee Membership in July 2013

Shaklee is offering FREE memberships with ANY product purchase in July only! Membership gets you 15% discount on most products! Happy Shopping! Contact me on website for questions, or you can leave a response here.

Why Shaklee is not on EWG's Skin Deep website

"Regarding the EWG, Shaklee has a close working relationship with this organization. 
 
We applaud and very much appreciate their goals and efforts. One of the current issues, however, is that the Skin Deep database search, which the EWG references in determining the harm or toxicity of ingredients, sometimes renders inconsistent results. For example, ascorbic acid –nature’s form of vitamin C – is linked with cancer, reproductive disorders, neurotoxicity, and endocrine disruption! We also have issues with the “data gap” factor in assigning harm to ingredients.
 
Hazard attribution to vitamin C, for instance, is based on a 70% “data gap,” which, according to the explanation on the EWG Web site, is “a measure of how much is unknown about an ingredient.” Shaklee and many other scientific experts agree that declaring an ingredient to be hazardous based on this sparse level of information and scientific evidence does not necessarily make it so. Shaklee scientists are working with the EWG to resolve these types ofresults, particularly in regard to our products, and would be reluctant to refer customers or prospects to the Web site until these issues have been resolved."

Hopefully this can be resolved and I can once again recommend the EWG website for safe products!! In the meantime, I will keep using my Shaklee - always SAFE, always GREEN, always WORKS! 

Turn Your Health Around Summer Parties!

Turn your Health Around Summer Parties!!!

INTRODUCING.....the Body Reset Diet by Harley Pasternak!!! 

Shaklee 180

If you don't see one that is convenient for you, ASK me to have one on your time schedule! 

Invite your friends! 

See you there! 

Free Membership, Free shipping, and $100 coupon!!!!

Edit: This offer has just been extended until June 30, 2013!!!

If you have ever thought about losing weight, getting healthier, joining Shaklee, or getting a membership for a friend or family member, there has never been a better time than NOW!!! SWIM SUIT SEASON is upon us!! Now through the end of June, new members who join Shaklee with the Lean & Healthy Kit, or the TurnAround Kit will get a FREE membership, FREE shipping for 3 months, and, a $100 coupon at the end of the 3 months of the kit on auto-ship*!!!!! That is approximately a $150 Value, all for FREE!! Not to mention you will get a Lean & Healthy BODY as a result!!! Which is what we all want!! :)

If you are already a Shaklee member, or you become one with this special, you will still get this: Refer 3 and Get Your Next Month Free Our '3 for Free' program rewards you for sharing Shaklee 180^™. Just help 3 people get on a Shaklee 180^™ kit of equal or greater value to your own, and get your next month's kit free. 

Shaklee 180 is endorsed and used by professional trainer to the stars, Harley Pasternak, who has never endorsed a weight loss drink in his 25 years, until he found Shaklee - products that he can get behind because they are 100% natural, proven, safe & effective. We have clinical studies proving that you retain your muscle while losing fat with Shaklee 180 - that's one BIG difference.

If you aren't sure which kit you need, please contact me for more information. Basically, the TurnAround Kit is for those who want to lose weight and the Lean & Healthy Kit is for those who might have a few pounds to lose and/or just want to maintain your lean & healthy look with the highest quality nutrition in Vitalizer, and a daily Smoothee drink.

Both Shaklee 180 kits come with a very cool 180 app for logging food and activity, and, you can win prizes and cash just by logging your info! I just won a $150 Cuisinart Blender from Shaklee!! YAY!! :) The app also has FREE Burst workouts included right on the app!!!! No need for the gym if you don't have the time or money. These workouts are about 20 min. or less each!

*Remember to get the specials, you must join with your first order on auto-ship, all at the same time. If you have questions or problems, please leave a message on this post or contact me! Thanks.

Earth Day 2013 - What are you doing to help?

Yes, this still holds true, except now we have added 4 more years to our statistics of saving the planet!! <<The number of Basic H2 bottles sold last year (2009) contained the same amount of clean as nearly 1.7 million 26-ounce bottles of conventional, ready-to-use window cleaner—that’s enough bottles to wrap around the earth 11.4 times. Through sales of Basic H2, combined with last year’s sales of Get Clean Starter Kits, Shaklee saved 71 million pounds of greenhouse gases and 31 million pounds of packaging waste!>>

What are YOU doing to help our environment? Why not SWITCH today? What are you waiting for - it's the easiest thing you can do for your health, the health of your family and pets, and the health of our planet. Thank  you for changing brands and for caring. 

  

Lose 5-10# in 5 days - Healthfully!!

Here is my version of the 5 day Body Reset diet that Harley Pasternak put together using Shaklee 180 Smoothees. I lost 5# and 1/2 inch on my waist in just 5 days. I had more energy than everyone around me and I wasn't hungry!! I know it's healthy and I didn't lose ANY muscle!! That's been clinically tested! These are the products you will need. Please let me know you want to start so I can help you get them ASAP. 

1st: Wake up & drink 2 glasses of water every morning.

Next: Drink 1st smoothee within 1/2 hour of waking up.
Drink 1- 2 glasses of water between each meal or snack.

Have 1 or 2 Energizing Tea's per day to help fill you up & give you energy. I recommend morning & early-mid afternoon. Diet soda & coffee make you hungrier, Shaklee Energizing tea makes you feel fuller!

Every 2-4 hours have a meal or a snack.

3 SMOOTHEES: You may blend your smoothees with 1/2 cup of fruit OR 1 cup of greens, or, just shake with 8oz. low fat milk or light soy milk. 3 smoothees per day, or 2 smoothees and 1 Meal Bar. It is recommended to have one with fruit, one with veggies and one plain.  

2 SNACKS: Choose protein and fiber for each snack. 2 snacks per day + 3 smoothees.

Shaklee 180 snack bars, Shaklee 180 Crisps and/or 1/2 a Meal Bar are the recommended choices for at least one of your 2 snacks. You can have the Shaklee snacks for both if you want to make it really easy. Here are some other options:

Protein - ONE serving

hard boiled egg

1 string cheese
low-fat cottage cheese (sold in individual servings)
deli meat

   natural peanut butter

almonds

   almond butter
   hummus

Carbohydrates/Fiber
1/2 cup grapes, berries, etc.
1 cup carrots, celery sticks, etc.
small apple
1/4 c. dried fruit

   1/2 banana

   1 cup greens/salad with veggies
   popcorn 

Remember PORTION control!! Your snacks should be 100-300 calories, depending on your current weight and your activity level! 

And of course.... always have Shaklee 180 snack bars & Meal Bars with you - you don't want to be stuck without what you need when you are out somewhere.

5 DAYS: After 5 days, continue with your Shaklee 180 TurnAround Kit or Lean & Healthy Kit, depending on your goals.

BONUS - FREE Shipping (up to $20) until 4/12/13 on orders of $200 or more!!!

Harley Pasternak, trainer to the stars, is the man who created the 5 day Body Reset Diet using Shaklee 180 Smoothees for each meal. Here he is in People magazine online.
 
Contact me with any questions!

And, let me know your results, I want to hear how you do!!!

Happy Spring!

Happy Spring & Happy Easter (if you celebrate) - don't eat too much candy!!! Can you believe the size of this egg??!! I think someone bought it because it was gone yesterday. It was selling for $247!



Remember your healthy nutrition while you are out shopping, eating and enjoying family and friends. I'm always here to help!

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