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Who needs Ameriplan anyway

2008-10-23T21:54:00.004-05:00

Who needs to hear about AmeriPlan®?

Don’t discount anyone!
With health insurance premiums set to go up another 9%-10% in 2009, employers are going to once again be looking for ways to cut health benefits costs. And, as we have been made aware over the past years, one of the first cuts will be the supplement healthcare plans. Our Dental Plus program is made to order for those employees who will be looking for something affordable for their families oral/dental care. What about the older American (50+) who will lose dental
coverage when they retire? This will affect approximately 60% of those retiring and must now live on fixed or reduced incomes. This segment of our population which presently accounts for about 27% of the entire US population will grow to about 35% by 2020. Medicare does not cover routine dental services, but good dental and oral health becomes more vital to overall good health as a person ages.

Does your community have a Senior Center where retirees come to socialize?
Is there a particular local café where the “guys” gather for coffee?
The opportunities are endless to tell this generation about a plan that will let them
continue good oral health without draining their life savings.

Also, don’t count out the families in your neighborhood that may have opted not to take health or dental insurance due to its high cost. According to the U.S. Census Income Report, published in August 2007, one of the fastest growing segments of uninsured Americans is the $75,000 a year income family. This report specifically reported on health insurance, but can you imagine
how many more families in this income range opt out of the supplemental health care plans
such as dental or vision? What about those families where one or more people in the family
has lost their jobs? Unemployment continues to rise all across our nation. These are families
that could be next door or down the street and in need of the AmeriPlan programs.

Does your town have strip shopping centers or a Main Street or town square with individually
owned businesses? Most of these sole proprietors don’t have health insurance, much less dental or vision insurance. Start with our great Dental Plus program and you will be surprised where that will lead you.

We are in a downward spiraling economy where the pennies are getting pinched more than ever
before. This is the time for AmeriPlan IBOs to seize the opportunity to help the American
family stretch that diminishing dollar for healthcare, not to mention the opportunity to build
an economy proof residual income.

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Beachbody Walks for Diabetes

2008-10-23T10:25:00.004-05:00

Beachbody® Walks for Diabetes

This Sunday, October 26, Kathy Smith and Carl Daikeler will be leading Team Beachbody™ on the American Diabetes Association's (ADA's) annual Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes. If you will be in the Los Angeles area, we'd love for you to come walk with us. Please see details below.
There are 2 different options to sign up to walk or donate:

OPTION 1: The easiest way is to sign up under Team Beachbody - Los Angeles.- Go to http://click.websitegear.com/track.asp?id=22314 and follow the directions.

OPTION 2: If you want to sign up under your home city, it will only take a few extra steps.- Go to http://click.websitegear.com/track.asp?id=22315 and follow the directions on the bottom of the page.
Here are the details for the LOS ANGELES walk:

WHEN: October 26, 2008, 7:30 AM registration, 9:00 AM event
WHO: You, your friends, your family, your coworkers, etc.
WHAT: The ADA Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes
WHY: Walk the Talk and help the ADA raise much-needed funds to raise awareness and fight the trend of obesity. This is a fundraising event, so we're asking each team member to raise a minimum of $150 by asking family and friends for donations.
WHERE: Downtown Los Angeles, or a list of cities is available on the Web site
Join our team and lend your powerful voice (and feet) to this campaign!

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The truth about diabetes and carbs

2008-10-23T10:21:00.002-05:00

The Truth About Diabetes and Carbs
By Denis Faye

There's a lot of confusion out there about how people with diabetes should deal with carbohydrates. The flawed popular logic is that carbs need to be avoided. In fact, this couldn't be further from the truth. The American Diabetes Association suggests that 50 to 60 percent of a diabetic's diet should be made up of carbs! Furthermore, those uninformed, unfortunate souls who feel that going all Atkins is the answer are in a world of hurt. Given that people with diabetes are twice as likely to develop heart disease, replacing fruits and veggies with bacon and eggs only increases their cholesterol and their risk of having a heart attack. As is also the case with a healthy body, it's best to keep your fat intake at no more than 30 percent of your calories.
What is diabetes and why might you get it?

Before we go any deeper into how to eat, let's take a quick look at what diabetes is. When you eat carbs, they're broken down into glucose, which enters your bloodstream. There, insulin helps bring this glucose into your cells, which use it as energy. When you have diabetes, the insulin doesn't do its job, so while there's plenty of fuel there, it doesn't actually enter your cells, so they starve. This can be life-threatening in a variety of ways, resulting in dehydration, nerve damage, and diabetic ketoacidosis, which causes the buildup of acids in the blood.

Think of the body as a car and glucose as the gasoline. The insulin is like the carburetor; it regulates the gas—but for a diabetic, it doesn't, so the engine floods easily.

There are two types of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes occurs when the body's own immune system destroys insulin-producing cells, called beta cells, in the pancreas. These people need to take insulin treatments. People with type 2 diabetes, however, actually do produce insulin—just not enough. No one knows what exactly causes the disease, but it's safe to say that obesity and a lousy diet can go a long way toward contributing to the onset of type 2 diabetes.

The symptoms of diabetes vary but they can include increased thirst or hunger, abdominal pain, fatigue, increased urination, vomiting, and blurred vision.

How to change your diet

Here's where the flawed logic comes in. If sugars/carbs cause the problem, then it would seem that cutting them out would solve the problem, as one would do with a food allergy. Unfortunately, our bodies need carbs, just like a car needs gasoline. They are our primary fuel, so the trick is to get a slow, constant flow of carbs into the system.
As it turns out, eating to get that constant flow is just plain healthy, whether you have diabetes or not, so a lot of the tips you've picked up from Beachbody® are the same ones that work for avoiding diabetes. First off, instead of packing all of your daily food into one or two meals, it's important to eat several small meals throughout the day.

Keeping your meals balanced will also help. Protein and fat both slow the flow of carbs into your system. But be careful with the fat you choose! Because of the previously mentioned heart issues, lean toward consuming unsaturated fats, like you'll find in olive oil, avocados, raw nuts, and fish, not the saturated ones you find in meat, eggs, and dairy.

Fiber is also key, so fruit is okay, as long as it's full of fiber. Bananas are low in fiber, so you might want to opt for more fiber-rich fruits. Berries tend to be fiber-rich, so they're generally all right in moderation. Other great sources of fiber include veggies and whole grains.

Finally, stay off that hooch. One or two drinks might be fine for most diabetics, but heavy drinking can cause complications with many diabetes medicines. It can also raise fat levels in the blood and cause blood sugar dips.

You see, it's easier than you'd think. But still, if you think or know you have diabetes, go see a doctor, and follow the advice of a dietician. It's a serious medical condition and needs to be treated as such. But don't stress. With the proper diet and a steady regimen of exercise, people with diabetes can live full, healthy lives easily.

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In the mood for food

2008-10-23T09:30:00.003-05:00

A crust eaten in peace is better than a banquet eaten in anxiety. —Aesop

In the Mood for Food
By Kathy Smith, creator of Kathy Smith's Project:YOU! Type 2™

Sometimes, eating is not about hunger. Mood eating is one of the most overwhelming issues for any weight-conscious person to deal with. Recently, while my daughters were away at camp and I was alone in the house, I found myself—out of sheer boredom—devouring chips with salsa, handfuls of fresh blueberries, and Ben & Jerry's Chunky Monkey ice cream . . . And I even topped it off with some Fig Newtons! All in one sitting! I realized shortly afterward—unfortunately, when my stomachache kicked in—that I had obviously eaten for reasons other than hunger. I didn't need the food for energy. I was simply lonely and missed my daughters.
It's difficult to avoid giving in to cravings or embarking on some serious mood-related eating when we're not thinking about what we're doing or why. We often turn to comfort foods for reasons other than fuel. And distinguishing the physical need for foods from the emotional need, especially in the heat of the moment, can be one of the hardest things to do. We know how good we'll feel once we satisfy that craving. It's like our secret drug for temporary happiness, or in my case, filling the void of not having my daughters around. Boredom and loneliness, as well as anger, sadness, anxiety, frustration, and fatigue, are extremely powerful emotions. Similarly, our bodies' own internal chemistries can emit extremely strong signals both before we eat and then as a reaction to what we eat. The key is to strike a balance between knowing what you're eating and understanding how you're feeling. How can you find this balance? Read on.

Journaling. In my Project:YOU! Type 2 fitness program, I credit much of my group's success to its dedication to keeping a food journal. Everyone recorded how he or she felt before and after each meal. You can take this to any level you wish and record as much information about how you feel both before and after a meal, and come to a clear understanding of the connection between food and mood. Try to see if, through journaling, you can reach a point where you're no longer eating in response to negative feelings.

Get your Z's. Inadequate sleep translates to less serotonin getting released in your brain, and to compensate, you'll easily gravitate to high-calorie, low-nutrient foods with sugar without even knowing it.

Know your triggers. If eating a bag of chips or a bowl of sugary cereal at 3:30 PM every day has become a ritual (including going for that creamy, ice-blended designer coffee), you're not alone. Mood eating in a particular and regular pattern—that is, eating the same thing at the same time of day, in the same place, and with the same emotions running through your head—is very common. It can be the stress of the day that triggers your need to sit and pop M&Ms slowly, or it can be the sheer afternoon boredom that gives you the false reason to snack unnecessarily. Think about your daily eating rituals that are less related to hunger and more related to stress or boredom. See if you can become more conscious of what triggers this kind of eating and avoid it. Remove the ritualistic foods from your kitchen. Do something else, such as going for a walk, during the time when you're likely to respond to these triggers.

Start controlling your cravings and triggers in the grocery store. Think about your temptations while shopping for food, and never shop when you're feeling hungry or blue. You're more likely to pick up the wrong foods and wind up with a danger zone in your kitchen. If you simply don't buy the wrong foods, they won't be lurking around at your next craving or ritualistic eating session. Avoid having an abundance of starchy, high-fat, high-calorie comfort foods in the house.

Drink a glass of water. Sometimes your body mistakes the feeling of dehydration for hunger.

Don't completely deprive yourself. Find healthier substitutes for what you're craving. Or allow yourself a small portion of the dessert that you are coveting so much. No food is totally bad. It's all in how much of it you eat.

Move it to lose it. And here's my biggest piece of advice: When you're moody and looking for a distraction or pick-me-up in the kitchen, consider an exercise routine instead. A better, longer-lasting, and healthier way to feel better is by moving your body and getting that circulation going. Exercise stimulates the feel-better chemicals called endorphins and improves your mood naturally. And don't forget to record that activity once you're done, so you don't forget how great the exercise made

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Model Becomes Isagenix Associate

2007-06-15T16:22:00.000-05:00

An Isagenix lifestyle might have been destiny for Jennifer daSilva. As Associate Michael Rappaport was paging through the company's Programs Guide one day, he stopped at page six and recognized the photo of a model with the tape measure around her waist. It was daSilva, a former acro-gymnastic athlete who had been a client at Rappaport's physical therapy practice while she was attending the University of California, Riverside.

"I saw her in the Programs Guide and knew she was my friend, Jennifer," said Rappaport, who then told her about Isagenix and later signed her up as an Associate. "The funny thing is she never knew anything about Isagenix at all."

"I was ecstatic," said daSilva when Rappaport showed her the Programs Guide with her photo. It was from a photo session earlier this year, and Isagenix purchased the image from a stock photo Web site.

Upon learning about Isagenix products, daSilva said Cleanse for Life piqued her interest. She signed up as an Associate after attending Isagenix meetings. The meetings helped to further convince daSilva of the company's merits. "It just seemed like everybody had such a good experience with the Isagenix programs."

Although quite fit, daSilva recently completed her first Cleansing and Fat Burning System and lost a total of 11.25 inches.* "I felt better, had more energy, but most of all I felt good knowing I'm putting good things into my body."

She believes Isagenix isn't just for overweight people. "Even a skinny person can be unhealthy," she added.
Even fit individuals benefit from nutritional cleansing, said former champion gymnast daSilva.
DaSilva learned to be health conscious as a gymnast for 15 years (at one point training daily, 40-plus hours a week). She was a member of the 2003 and 2004 USA Gymnastics National Championship team and in 2004 was the first-ever U.S. medalist in the Elite Women's Trio Division awarded a World Championship Bronze.

Touring the world as a gymnast opened daSilva's eyes to how diet affects health. "I got to see a lot of the different foods that people ate in different countries and how much healthier they were," she said. "I started to think about it and concluded the reason many Americans aren't as healthy is because of all the junk in our food."

Rappaport, who has made Isagenix the wellness component of his practice, concurred. "This woman you see in the Programs Guide is in great shape, yet she was interested in cleansing her body."**

DaSilva, who just received a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, currently works part-time as a substi-tute teacher. However, when she's not teaching local students subjects such as socials studies or math, she's busy sharing Isagenix.

"I love the products. They can lead people to a healthier life," daSilva said. "Isagenix is some-thing people should be educated about, especially now with all the unhealthy choices out there."

*Results may vary. In a recent study, participants averaged a weight loss of 7 pounds at the completion of their first Isagenix Cleansing and Fat Burning System 9 Day Program. Always consult your physician before making any dietary changes or starting any nutrition, weight control or exercise program.

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Isagenix Celebrates Cumulative Sales of $300 Million After Just Five Years

2007-06-15T16:18:00.000-05:00

Happy five-year anniversary Isagenix! On March 23, 2002, product formulator John Anderson teamed up with network marketing heavy hitters Jim and Kathy Coover to found Isagenix with just nine employees. It took only 18 months for the company to exceed $50 million in sales. Sales revenues for 2006 reached $120 million.

After just five years Isagenix has already surpassed $300 million in cumulative sales, created 14 millionaires, and has helped more than 40 people lose 100 pounds or more as well as help thousands improve their health. The company, now in momentum, expects 2007 sales to top $225 million.

Isagenix's annual sales have increased dramatically since the company was founded in 2002.

Anderson and the Coovers founded the company with a vision for greatness to help improve the lives of others with its unique nutritional cleansing technology and become the largest health and wellness company in the world. Isagenix has surpassed expectations of all those associated with it, as well as quieted the naysayers who early on said the company would never amount to much.

Needless to say, Isagenix's track record has established it as a compelling force in the network marketing industry.

We had a big vision in 2002 to go along with our revolutionary nutritional cleansing technology, said Isagenix President and CEO Jim Coover. We were committed to impacting world health. Of equal importance, we have continued to evolve our products, our sales tools and our training programs.

What's happening with Isagenix is no less than extraordinary, said Isagenix million-dollar-earner Renata Lee of Fountain Valley, Calif., one of the company's original Founding Executives. We're riding the wave of what is to become one of largest health and wellness companies in the world. I'm proud and honored to be a part of it.

In recent years, Isagenix has increasingly become a household name. Having best-selling authors John Gray, Ph.D. and Jack Canfield become Associates in 2003 (and subsequently write about Isagenix in their books) have helped fuel this success.

Isagenix now leads the way to healthier living through nutritional cleansing. The company offers systems for weight-loss, longevity and skin care that are distributed through an independent network of Associates in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and Hong Kong. The privately owned company and its nearly 150,000 Associates have taken to heart the vision to impact world health and free people from physical and financial pain.

I can't begin to tell you how grateful I am Isagenix found us when it did, said Founding Executive Cindy Heugly of Pleasant Grove, Utah. The Isagenix products have given me my health back, and my husband was able to retire this year at age 36 because of our additional income with Isagenix.

Added Founding Executive Kim Spencer of Riverton, Utah, I don't know what I would do without my Isagenix every morning! It has changed my health tremendously.

Even skeptics have been swayed after seeing the benefits of nutritional cleansing.

I hadn't intended to do the business but had such great success on the products that I began to share my story. At 71 years of age, Isagenix is my future, said Founding Executive Joyce Patrick of Arcadia, Calif.

Moving the company's world headquarters into a new 62,000-square-foot facility in 2004 in Chandler, Ariz., was essential to meet the increasing demand. The following year, Isagenix opened for business in Canada and Puerto Rico.

As Founding Executive Kay Marovich of Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif., said, Unbelievable and wow these would be the two words I would use to express what has occurred during the past five years! I represent a business that is transforming lives, coupled with the opportunity to build an income that can be a legacy for generations to come. This is absolutely a gift available to everyone who has the genuine desire to help make a difference.

Isagenix is now poised for aggressive international expansion, having just hosted the grand opening of its office in Hong Kong March 25 making it the company's first expansion outside of North America.

When you consider roughly one in 1,000 network marketing companies will make it this far, we feel very fortunate indeed, said Founding Executives Sean and Crystal Escobar of Sandy, Utah.

Founding Executive Shauna Ekstrom of Enumclaw, Wash., agreed: I believe we're impacting lives faster than ever believed so hold onto your dreams because they really do come true at Isagenix!

Network-marketing veteran Carole Taylor of Canada adds, I can truly say that this is the first time I've been a part of a company that has sustained continual energy and promotes simple and inspired teamwork. That, combined with the industry changing idea of nutritional cleansing, has set a path for Isagenix to have limitless success. Taylor and husband Peter Oelmann have earned more than $1 million as Isagenix Associates.

For a company with a vision for greatness to help improve the lives of others and become the largest health and wellness company in the world no goal was too large. In five short years, Isagenix has surpassed expectations of its founders, its customers and its growing employee base to achieve remarkable success.

I saw the power of our incredible products right from the start and was very confident in Isagenix. I know that with Jim and Kathy Coover's vision and outstanding management team, we have a very exciting, secure future ahead of us. I love sharing Isagenix and helping others, said Founding Executive Lisa Stevens of Cranberry Township, Pa.

Founding Executive Larina Grigg of Bailey, Colo., summed up Isagenix's success best by stating, I'm not at all surprised by the growth Isagenix has experienced. Isagenix is founded upon integrity and solid leadership. The growth is a mixture of the amazing knowledge, gifts and talents of John Anderson, Jim Coover and Kathy Coover. John, by creating and sharing our astounding systems and products; the Coovers, by offering their extreme knowledge of this incredible industry. It's a combination that opens the doors of success for all those who want to enter!

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Persistence - The true way to build a home based business

2007-03-05T23:44:00.000-06:00

Persistence is the one true thing that is needed when owning a home business. A lot of people assume that they are going to make a lot of money right away because someone told them about how much they were making at it. It is possible to make an above average income with a home business but you must be persistent to do so. Everyday there are thousands of people who are joining home businesses looking for a way to make extra money from home and make ends meet. The thing that they do not know is that it doesn't happen overnight.Just like any job that you may have in life you don't start at the top and you don't start with the greatest salary. It takes due diligence to get to the top.

It is true that more millionaires are made through network marketing and home businesses than any other profession alone. The average time to replace your income and start making great income is 2-3 years. Something to always remember when running a home business is that IT IS A BUSINESS and just like any business if you don't market and promote it there will be no business. Persistence is the key. Believe in the product that you are selling and believe in yourself.

Tips for motivation:
*Write a note and stick it on the fridge for what you want to accomplish and achieve from having a home business.
*Take a picture of something that you would like to have and tape it to your steering wheel, so every time you get in the car you are reminded of why you are doing it.
*Talk about your business daily. (This is a must)
*Never refer to your home business as something you do on the side. It is your business. *Whatever business you join. Be there one year from

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