I am so excited I am giddy!

WOW ... Just when I thought business was going good - Yoli goes and makes it better! I have been on the phone NON-STOP today with contacts and getting the NEW alkalete Capsules ordered and new distributors signed up while the deal is still on!

 

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What is Alkalete™?

With 8 patents, more than 27 “structure-function” claims of health and performance improvements associated with its use, scientifically proven results and endorsed by 2 of the greatest athletes to ever walk the face of the earth, its no wonder people from all walks of life are turning to Alkalete.

Alkalete Granules are a proprietary mineral complex that is a very strong, yet very safe, alkalizing agent that helps balance and manage the complex and critical acid/alkaline relationship in the human body.

Alkalete is a solution for low-grade, chronic acidosis – often described as “acidic stress.” Over 400 peer-review articles like low-grade acidosis with aging and dozens of problems associated with the aging process.

Alkalete granules are tasteless and quickly neutralize excess acids in coffee, sauces, and other foods that often cause stomach upset. A very small amount (160mg or about a “pinch”) removes more than 90% of the mucosa active acids in a cup of coffee.

Additionally, due to the unique structure of Alkalete, this hydrophilic granule opens mucosal membranes and improves the absorption of key nutrients by up to 25%. Alkalete also appears to have a gut cleansing and improves upper digestive tract functioning.

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Day 11 - Energized, Mindset Different, Make a CHANGE

Day 11 

WOW can you believe that it has seriously already been 11 days and my family and I have been sooo good! Our household is totally refreshed.  What I mean by that is when we started we did a MAJOR purge of our kitchen … We cleaned out the fridge, freezer, and pantries – there is NOTHING processed in our homes, NO white Flour, NO White SUGAR, we donated all of our bags of white pasta, pancake mixes, zoodles, kraft dinner … I think you get the point. 

We have changed the way we shop for food and are only buying for a week at a time – this way there is no food going to waste and we are cooking from fresh foods all the time. 

I decided to write to you all today because I am amazed at how much energy I have … I mean normally when I am sitting around on the couch after the kids go to bed NOW I am up in the kitchen preparing lunches, baking “clean” snacks and breakfasts and taking the meat out of the freezer for dinner.  I am in the middle of making a DVD for the kitchen which will be available soon and will make cooking so much easier and not have so much paper waste!!!!!

Our family’s mindset has changed and I really couldn’t be happier about it – we are ALL so much more positive and that just makes the home so healthy and relaxing to be in! We are not complaining about what we don’t have and what we want – it’s more now we are so happy to have each other and the things that we do have we feel blessed to have!

We are all feeling so much better, I have not had a headache in 10 days !!!! YAY I know J  Brad is working better at work as he is not thinking about food all day as he is now actually eating properly.  The kids do not have “Crashes” or tempers out of no-where or start crying because I say TV time is over.

I challenge people to be happy – you make the lifestyle you live in … YOU allow the negativity into your homes and the selfish behavour .. and SERIOUSLY if you want change let it start with you – show a good example and stick to it!

We have basic cable again (As we switch back every summer) my kids are young .. BUT only allowed to be inside for 2 hours a day and the rest is to be playing or working with me J

Here is a question – how many of you have kids – OLDER kids – and they run your household as if it was theirs ??? TAKE BACK your home and set some rules .. Teenagers have NO REASON to be home all day playing games all summer or sitting in front of the TV – they should be out working or volunteering .. stop making excuses for them and for yourselves .. take the *shit* away and make them live a healthier lifestyle!!!

Cheers to being healthy and living HAPPY J We are the only ones that can hold ourselves back!!! 

Out with the BAD and in with the GOOD

SUGAR

Out with the BAD and in with the GOOD

Remove the white refined sugar from your diet

Lets talk about Stevia!

Stevia is an all natural, plant-based sweetener, grown in the rain forests of South America and China, as well as other parts of the world. Stevia is a sweet leaf, offering over 200 times the sweetness of sugar. But there’s exciting news. Stevia is now better than ever. Thanks to eight years of cross-pollination and selection, Stevia plants now have a very low Stevioside content and a very high Rebaudioside A (Reb-A) content. Stevioside is the high glycoside in the Stevia plant that imparts a bitter taste. By reducing the amount of stevioside in the plant, researchers have eliminated the bitterness or aftertaste that some consumers experience.

The  New  Stevia  Reb - A  has  the  following  benefits :

• v  *100% Natural, derived from Stevia leaves
• v  *No artificial preservatives, Stevia itself is a safe and natural preservative
• v  *Low gram weight, easy to add to other powders
• v  *Great for hyperactive children
• v  *Helps with avoiding cavities
• v  *Great as a mouth wash or for sore throats
• v  *Special growing cycles remove bitterness associated with some Stevia products
• v  *No refrigeration necessary, totally portable
• v  *200 times the sweetness of sugar, 1/8 teaspoon of Stevia replaces 1 cup sugar
• v  *Helpful for those with blood sugar issues

Stevia leaves have been used for more than two centuries in Latin America as a sweetener and as common dietary component. A recent article in the Wall Street Journal exposed the naturally sweet herb to the world. The magazine disclosed that two of the world's biggest food corporations, Coca-Cola and Cargill, were teaming up to turn stevia into a brand new, calorie-free, low-glycemic index, all-natural, high-intensity sweetener. Not only was it more than 200 times sweeter than sugar, but it had a taste profile like real sugar. Many people can’t even tell the difference between Stevia Reb-A and table sugar other than the way it makes them feel after consuming it.

A closer look into Xylitol

Xylitol is a natural substance found in fibrous vegetables and fruit, as well as in corn cobs and various hardwood trees like birch. It is a natural, intermediate product which regularly occurs in the glucose metabolism of man and other animals, as well as in the metabolism of several plants and micro-organisms. Xylitol is produced naturally in our bodies; in fact, we make up to 15 grams daily during normal metabolism.

Although xylitol tastes and looks exactly like sugar, that is where the similarities end. Xylitol is really sugar's mirror image. While sugar wreaks havoc on the body, xylitol heals and repairs. Xylitol has 40 per cent fewer calories and 75 per cent fewer carbohydrates than sugar and is slowly absorbed and metabolized, resulting in very negligible changes in insulin. About one-third of the xylitol that is consumed is absorbed in the liver. The other two-thirds travels to the intestinal tract where it is broken down by gut bacteria into short-chain fatty acids.

Xylitol looks, feels and tastes exactly like sugar and leaves no unpleasant aftertaste. It is available in many forms. In its crystalline form, it can replace sugar in cooking, baking or as a sweetener for beverages.

The benefits of xylitol are substantial:

v  Xylitol has 40% less calories than sugar.

v  Xylitol is effective in the prevention of dental caries.

v  It is a natural product found in various foods, especially fruits, even our body produces about 15gr of xylitol per day.

v  It doesn't have any serious side effects and it is not toxic

v  It may play a small but significant role in the prevention and management of diabetes

v  A few studies have shown that it can help increase bone volume and mineral content (Mattila PT et al 2001)

Taking into account all of the above we can conclude that xylitol is a very good alternative to sugar.

Life Changes - when life moves grab on and go for the ride :)

Life Changes !!

Catch up with me on some new exciting stuff .. careful it’s a long one!

With so many changes happening in life I have decided to get back to my blog and write about it so I have it in memories for later in life. 

I am now working as the Marketing Coordinator for Fit for Life it is a wonderful 30-day lifestyle change challenge that is marketed towards people looking to get fit, loose weight, learn more about eating healthy and living a more fulfilling lifestyle! Right now we are in the process of running a “Beta-Test” program and we are on day 5/30.  Of course I can not market a program that I have not done myself so I am in this lifestyle change full force – and this is where I want to share my progress with you!

The day was Thursday April 1, 2010 and Brad and I decided that for our family we were going to make BIG changes! Not only have we committed to doing this 30-day challenge we have decided that we will be EATING CLEAN from here on out! NOW many people in different health programs have versions of clean eating; however, this is what it means to us!

What is Eating Clean?

Eating Clean is treating your body right.

It is eating the way nature intended. You eat the foods our bodies evolved to function best on, and that makes you feel – and look – fantastic. When you Eat Clean you eat more often. You will eat lean protein, complex carbs, and healthy fats. These practices keep your blood-sugar levels stable and keep you satisfied. The best part is that if you need to lose weight it will happen almost without you having to try. And yes, you can have a treat now and again.

Best of all, Eating Clean keeps you feeling great and full of energy. In fact, you can forget all about the days when “dieting” meant feelings of hunger, lethargy or deprivation.

Eating Clean is not a fad; it’s a way of life. When you Eat Clean your body will react by losing weight if you need to lose, maintaining a healthy weight if that’s where you are, and even gaining weight if you are too skinny. But regardless of whether you want to lose, maintain or gain, you will feel better than you ever have before.

What to DO

• Eat more – eat 6 small meals each day
• Eat BREAKFEST every day, within an hour of rising
• Eat a combination of lean protein and complex carbohydrates at each meal
• Eat sufficient (2-3servings) healthy fats every day
• Drink 2-3 LITERS of water every day
• Carry a cooler packed with clean foods each day
• Depend on fresh fruits and vegetables for fiber, vitamins, nutrients, and enzymes.
• Adhere to proper portion sizes

What to AVOID

• ALL processed foods (Hello .. that includes sugar and white flour)
• Avoid chemically charged foods
• Avoid food that contains preservatives
• Avoid artificial sugars
• Avoid artificial food (processed cheese slices)
• Avoid sugar loaded beverages, including JUICE ( pre liquid made drinks are dead – try YOLI instead)
• Limit Alcohol intake
• Avoid all calorie dense foods containing little or no nutritional value
• Avoid super sized meals

This program works very well in the FIT FOR LIFE challenge just a few moderate changes! To learn more about the program head on over to the site – leave some comments and let me know you were there! http://30daybetatest.blogspot.com

So ... How is it going?

Every lifestyle change comes with challenges.

Today is day 5 of our “Eating –Clean” and Day 5 of the Fit For Life 30-day Challenge! To say the least I am amazed at how well my family is doing  - we prepared the children and told them what we were doing and we cleaned out the cupboards and fridge together showing them what we can not eat and replacing it with what is a healthy alternative! Brad ( my loving husband) has taken this challenge head on and I am the most proud of him! A person just so you understand did NOT eat veggies, cringed at the site of lettuce, and would be most happy if his plate was just huge meat…lol NOW he surprises me asking for help making his lunch making sure he has enough fruit and veggies to get him through 4 of his 6 small meals AND he asks me to put lettuce on his w-w wraps!  The kids still of course want timbits and dora snacks but I am working with them on wanting some strawberries or a banana instead! They are making a huge effort and for kids seriously they are doing fantastic!

If you are not aware I am an ex-vegetarian so adding this healthy food is exciting for me to have back into my diet. I have already lost 4lbs (out of 5 days) and am looking forward to adding in exercise to my routine starting next Monday!

You can change how you eat – But you need to exercise?

What am I doing with my body to tone and sharpen up!

I am a fan of many workout programs but most of the ones I have I have got from Beachbody! I am going to be intertwining P90X with INSANITY on a rotation! Here is what the rotation will look like – and yes this goes way past the 30-days for the challenge this is part of our lifestyle change!

Phase 1 

Weeks 1-3 

1.      P90X Chest & Back / Cardio Abs

2.     Insanity Plyo Cardio Circuit

3.     P90X Shoulder & Arms / Cardio Abs

4.     Insanity Cardio Recovery

5.     P90X Legs and Back / Cardio Abs

6.     Insanity Pure Cardio P90X

7.     Rest or X Stretch

Week 4

1.      Insanity Core Cardio

2.     P90X Core Synergistics

3.     Insanity Core Cardio & Balance

4.     P90X X Stretch

5.     Insanity Core Cardio

6.     Core Synergistics

7.     Rest or X Stretch

Phase 2 

Weeks 5 – 7 

1.      P90X Chest Shoulders & Tri’s / Cardio Abs

2.     Insanity Power & Resistance

3.     P90X Back & Biceps / Cardio Abs

4.     Insanity Cardio Recovery

5.     P90X Legs & Back / Cardio Abs

6.     Insanity Pure Cardio

7.     Rest or X Stretch

Week 8

1.      Insanity Core Cardio

2.     P90X Core Synergistics

3.     Insanity Core Cardio & Balance

4.     P90X X Stretch

5.     Insanity Core Cardio

6.     P90X Core Synergistics

7.     Rest or X Stretch

Phase 3 

Weeks 9 and 11

1.      P90X Chest & Back / Cardio Abs*

2.     Insanity Max Interval Plyo

3.     P90X Shoulder & Arms / Cardio Abs*

4.     Insanity Max Recovery

5.     P90X Legs and Back / Cardio Abs*

6.     Insanity Max Cardio Conditioning

7.     Rest or X Stretch

Weeks 10 and 12

1.      P90X Chest Shoulders & Triceps / Cardio Abs*

2.     Insanity Max Interval Circuit

3.     P90X Back & Biceps / Cardio Abs*

4.     Insanity Max Recovery

5.     P90X Legs & Back / Cardio Abs*

6.     Insanity Max Cardio Conditioning

7.     Rest or X Stretch

Final Recovery Week 

1.      Insanity Core Cardio

2.     P90X Core Synergistics

3.     Insanity Core Cardio & Balance*

4.     P90X X Stretch

5.     Insanity Core Cardio

6.     P90X Core Synergistics

7.     Rest or X Stretch

*If you have the DELUXE Package of Insanity, you can replace CARDIO ABS with INSANE ABS, and CORE CARDIO & BALANCE with MAX INTERVAL SPORTS TRAINING (Phase 3 only) 

So wow ... when you don’t write for some time you write a lot and if I still have any readers left at the end of this – thanks for caring and taking the time to catch up and I look forward to sharing so much more with you soon!