There is help for you ~ My 5 year Cinch Success Story

Five years ago tonight, August 29, 2006 (for dinner), I started the *Cinch Inch Loss Plan. It came by UPS that afternoon and I couldn't wait to start! 5 1/2 months later I was 25 pounds and 27.5 inches lighter and smaller. I lost all fat and no muscle with Cinch. I went from a size 10/12 to a size 4 and I still wear a size 4 today! Never before in my life had I fit into a size 4, even when I was younger and weighed a few pounds less - that's because of the muscle I retained and the fat I lost - so I am leaner today :) This picture shows what 5# of lean muscle looks like as opposed to 5# of bulky fat on our bodies. This is WHY I can wear a size 4. It's not all about the weight - it's about the INCHES. And the inches melt away because of the unique blend of Leucine in the Cinch Shakes and Bars, along with the rest of the plan. I look better, look leaner, feel better in my clothes, and in every other way, too.
 

In just 5 1/2 months, I lost 4" in my waist and 5 1/2" in my hips. My starting Blood Pressure was 145/90 with meds and my ending BP without meds was 130/80. Last time I had it checked it was 124/75, still no meds. No meds at all, for anything, btw. My total cholesterol went down 46 points - LDL went down 40 points and HDL up 9 points to 64, which is difficult to raise, I hear, although it was not difficult for me. I just did Cinch :) My triglycerides dropped by 79 points (a nurse friend told me it was very difficult to drop these and had no real ideas for how to do so - my doctor had not given me any instruction except to do weight bearing exercises, which I was already doing). And, as I said, I am no longer on any medications. I never have to "diet" again! Cinch is not a diet though, it is a lifestyle. Cinch has changed my life in most every way and I am sooo thankful :)

For example, over 2 1/2 years ago I had an injury to my Achilles and I could not walk, run or do the eliptical machine for 9 months. I'm still not back to my normal exercise routine, which was running 3 miles, and don't know if I ever will be. My ankle still hurts when I think about it or if I try to run more than a mile. But, thanks to the food tracker on cinchwellness.com, now the Shaklee 180 app, I was able to change my activity level and get a new daily plan for myself so as not to pack on the weight while being mostly sedentary. 

It's not all about the exercise either, even though that is an important factor, it is only 30 - 40% of weight loss. 60 - 70% is what you put in your mouth. What you eat, that is the real culprit. Cinch taught me a better eating plan and how stick to it. I have new eating habits that I will have for life now, thanks to the Cinch Inch Loss Plan.

Today I have a Cinch shake every morning ~ I wouldn't do without it. It gives me a great start to the morning. It's packed full with protein and fiber (incidentally, that is what Dr. Oz recommends for a healthy breakfast!). It gives me energy, and keeps me full until lunch time. Then I  usually have a normal and healthy lunch. I have a Cinch Energy Tea and a snack bar with some almonds between lunch and dinner. For dinner (and sometimes for lunch) I either eat a healthy "sensible" meal or I have a Cinch Shake or a Cinch Meal in a Bar. It depends what's going on, if I'm alone, or if I'm with friends, if I'm in a hurry or not, if I'm out and need a quick Meal Bar. The thing is, I can choose to eat regular 2 meals a day or not - that keeps my weight and inches off, along with exercise. I exercise 3 - 4X a week for 1 - 2 hours, doing both cardio and weights. I don't believe you can exercise yourself thin though - and good trainers will agree that it's more about what you eat.

Because of my Cinch success I have been able to help hundreds of people on Cinchclub.com. I have helped numerous people (too many to count), in my own circle of friends and family, to lose weight & inches, to get healthier & feel better, and, to feel better about themselves! I've held Cinch 10lbs in 6 weeks classes. I was even lucky enough to have author, educator and interventionist, Brad Lamm, come speak at one of my events!

I love helping people feel better - I love helping people change their lives with Cinch! I can help you, too. It works. It's proven and guaranteed. That is not the question. The question is, are you ready to be helped? Are you ready to stop dieting and change your life? Wouldn't it be nice not to have to ever diet again? Wouldn't it be nice not to have to make the same New Years Resolution every year? I haven't made that one in 5 years :) How many diets have you been on in the last 5 years? Do you weigh less, or more than you did before all those diets? Won't you let me help you get healthier? Won't you let me help you get started now? I'm ready. Are you?

*Cinch is now Shaklee 180.  

How do you choose your products?

I've had 2 separate but related things stirring in my mind recently, so I will put them into one blog post.

I am curious - do you research what you put in and on your body or do you just buy/take anything? I'm speaking of vitamins and or diet products and other supplements? What about skin care and personal care. Do you know how many chemicals you take in every day? Do you buy into the latest fad? Just use something someone told you to use? How do you choose your products? Where do you get your info? Would you take meds that were unproven and untested and maybe not safe? What if only 15% of them had in the product what is on the label (which is true with supplements!)? Would you buy them? What about your car, would you put the cheapest products you could find into your car? Why would you treat your car better than your body? 

Today I'm thinking as I read all of the FB posts in my thread of people who are hurting in many ways ~ If you only realized, once you join Shaklee, and get involved, a whole new world of possibilities, of health, of fun, of options will open up for you. Are you stuck? Unhappy with your life? Broke and/or unhealthy? You can change that today. What are you waiting for? Are you sitting on the sidelines? We want you to join us and be involved in all the fun and excitement! Take the plunge and see what it's all about. Once you join, GET INVOLVED! After all, you create your own reality. What are you creating? Who knows, your life might just change for the better, overnight! What have you got to lose?

I think this will help ~ I just found it today: How to read a vitamin label, by Dr. Stephen Chaney. 

Exciting NEW Member Referral Program!

 
Great News!

Shaklee just launched a member Referral Program where members can earn a $25 product credit for every new customer they refer, who makes a purchase of $25 or more, up to $250 a month! This is an excellent opportunity for you to get more of the products you love for a whole lot less, or even FREE! And, you will be helping others live healthier lives, too!

Your friends & family will receive a 15% discount on their first order, whether or not they become a Shaklee member, but only members can send out a link and get $25 credits, so they may as well join the first time and get their own link!

Please ask me your questions so that I can help you! Thanks!

Economics Job Report from NPR ~ Earn $1,000 with Power Bonues!

I just heard an economic report on NPR - 14 million have lost their jobs and 7 million have been out of work for over a year. I wonder what it is going to take for the US and economic "experts" to realize maybe getting a "job" is no longer the answer. I think the time has come for having your own business! Having had my own traditional business and now being with the best MLM in the US and maybe the world, I know that an MLM is the easiest & best way to go! I own my own business, with the support of a large company behind me. I am in business for myself, but certainly not by myself. If you would like to join me in business, I'm ready to train you. Once you become a member, Distributor or Gold Ambassador, here are just some of the benefits you can enjoy with our company!

Double Power Bonuses! Earn $1,000 Through August 31! With DOUBLE Power Bonuses thru August 31, You Can Earn More Than $1,000 and be Well On Your Way to the Mayan Riviera and Kenya! Did you hear the great news? Power Bonuses are open again to everyone from August 11 through November 30 (or 90+ days after you join us). And, for a limited time your Power Bonuses are DOUBLED from August 11 through August 31. That means very exciting income potential for you! Here's how you can earn over $1,000 in the next two weeks: * Sponsor three people who each purchase a GOLD Plus pack for $599 * Earn $300 in GOLD Bonuses ($100 for each person purchasing the $599 Pack) * Your sponsoring will generate 30 total points, which normally pays $300 in Power Bonuses, but because they're doubled? $600 in Power Bonuses * Plus, you'll earn volume bonuses on your PV and PGV. * Your grand total? $300 + $600 + Volume Bonus = more than $1,000! And the 30 points you've earned will put you well on your way to qualifying for the Mayan Riviera and Kenya! So don't wait, start sponsoring now and earn Double Power Bonuses through 8/31! How Double Power Bonuses Work: $300 Rather Than $150 is a Great Motivator! * Earn $300 (rather than $150) up front cash for every 15 sponsoring points you earn between August 11 and August 31 towards the Dream 2012 Incentive Trip and the Top Achievers International Trip. * There is no limit to how many Power Bonuses you can earn. Power Bonus eligibility is normally open to all new Shaklee Distributors in their first three full months (and again when they increase in rank) as an ongoing business building incentive.* Effective immediately, all Shaklee Distributors will have their eligibility date reset to show them as “NEW” as of August 11. How You Earn Personal Sponsoring Points * 10 Points - Sponsor a Super GOLD Ambassador * 10 Points - Sponsor a GOLD Plus Ambassador * 5 Points - Sponsor a GOLD Ambassador * 2 Points - Sponsor a Member or Distributor with 100PV * 1 Point-Sponsor a Member or Distributor with 50PV Note: To count for points, PV for order or upgrade must be entered within 60 days of application and before the expiration of your 3 full months eligibility period. *The average annual income in 2010 ranged from $10,416 for Directors to $558,143 for Presidential Master Coordinators. Average annual income for each rank is calculated monthly based on information reported on Form 1099-MISC for all U.S. Business Leaders who achieved the rank that month. The sum of these monthly averages is the figure reported. Results will vary with effort. Shaklee Corporation does not guarantee that any particular income level will be achieved.

NEW Benefits of becoming a Shaklee Member ~ Announced at 2011 Global Conference!

Why would you want to become a Shaklee member? Do you like using quality products at a discount price? Even FREE?!!

If you become a Shaklee member you can:

1.) Get a free membership with Vitalizer (daily strip of vitamins), guaranteed to make you feel better in 30 days! (Did you know that 90% of Americans are lacking key nutrients in their diets? You may be one of them!)

2.) Order your own products at a discount whenever you want them.

3.) Access the member center with loads of health & product info.

4.) Receive occasional informative emails from me (or tell me you don't want them).

5.) Get $25 credits toward future purchases with each friend you refer who purchases just $25 of any products, up to 10 people per month, or $250 in FREE products to you! (this is a brand new member referral program).

What have you got to lose? Everything is 100% proven and guaranteed. Although you can certainly try new things, you don't even have to purchase anything you don't currently use in your home, just switch brands. Our skin care (video), hair care, personal care, etc. are exceptional products, as well as all the cleaners & nutritional products.
Please contact me if you want help to become a member, distributor or Gold Ambassador, or go here to sign up online. And please tell your friends!! Thank you! :)

2011 Shaklee Global Conference in D.C. - Day One Highlights!

Would you like to learn how to become a Shaklee member for FREE, how to get up to $250 in free products every month, how to earn $100K in 15 months, how to earn trips to San Francisco, the Mayan Riviera and Kenya, how to earn a new car payment, and, what's new in Vitalizer & Joint Health Complex? And, much more from the 55th Annual Global Conference...please ask me! Watch this video for a good start!

Football, exercise prompt most heat-related hospital visits - Reuters

Just this morning I have read 2 posts, one about a football coach and one a young child being taken to the hospital from practicing in this excessive heat. Personally I think that no one should be practicing out in this heat, but especially not children! It is a GAME, it is not supposed to be life or death. If these were my children they would not be showing up.

We are in the middle of what is now the 2nd longest stretch of days at or above 100 degrees, on our 31st day with no end in site and record highs this week of 106 - 110. This is football people - it will wait. I know how people feel about their football but these are also children who don't have a choice. Let's make better choices for them as parents and coaches.

And in the end, if you insist on going out there, and making your children go out in this heat for practice football or anything else, may I recommend at least re-hydrating with a version of what the astronauts use upon re-entering the earths atmosphere that keeps them from passing out? It is called Performance by Shaklee. Look it up, do your research and you will find it will keep you re-hydrated better than water and does not contain the sugar and/or chemicals of other hydration beverages. Consider purchasing the Value Pack for the entire team. It comes in both Orange Flavor and Lemon-Lime. Dehydration is serious business - maybe you can prevent it.

You might want to read this report from Reuters.