Saturday, July 11, 2009

Honey, dinner is served.

Shakeology by Beachbody has been a blessing to me and my family. My struggle with Psoriasis and weight loss is now so easy to handle. Why? Because I drink Shakeology. Best of all it takes like a frozen treat, it is economical and so easy to make. My whole family loves it! Try it.

With love and gratitude,
Filipina



Filipina & Vince
Beachbody Coaches
avibrantlife@beachbodycoach.com
http://beachbodycoach.com/AVibrantLife


What is Shakeology®?
Shakeology® is a nutritional protein shake that provides a wide spectrum of healthy nutrients in a low-calorie formula. Whether you use it as a meal replacement for weight loss or simply to ensure your body gets all the nutrients it needs for optimal health, Shakeology® takes the guesswork out of nutrition.

What’s in it?

Shakeology® contains over 70 ultra high-quality ingredients conveniently located in one glass, to deliver nearly all the nutrients you need to maintain a healthy diet. It’s good for you—and good for everyone—because everyone’s diet is deficient in some of the key nutrient groups packed into just one Shakeology® serving†:
- Protein from whey, which is highly absorbable, gives you 8 essential amino acids that help you build muscle, lose weight, support brain function, and keep your skin and bones healthy.

- Vitamins and minerals support optimum health.

- Antioxidants boost the immune system and help reduce free radical damage that can lead to heart disease, heart attacks, blood pressure, and stroke.

- Phytonutrients support immune function and have anti-inflammatory properties. Many phytonutrients have antioxidant properties as well.

- Prebiotics support digestive and immune health.

- Digestive enzymes help in the digestion of foods and increase the absorption rate of those foods for optimum health.

What can it do for you?
Shakeology® is an effective way to help you lose weight, increase your energy and be the healthiest you can possibly be. In an independent 90-day study*, participants who replaced at
least one meal per day experienced some amazing health benefits.

Shakeology® can help you†:
- Lose weight
- Reduce cravings
- Increase energy and stamina
- Promote healthy digestion and regularity

Proven results:
As part of the recommended Shakeology® program of replacing a meal with one shake per day, along with regular exercise and a balanced diet, participants experienced even more remarkable health improvements. The study also showed that participants were able to*:

- Reduce total cholesterol by 30% on average
- Reduce LDL (“bad”) cholesterol by 38% on average
- Reduce cardiovascular risk ratio by 24% on average
- Reduce oxidative damage caused by free radicals on average by 45%, which can help decrease the risk for developing degenerative conditions like heart disease, dementia, and arthritis

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*In a 90-day study, participants replaced one meal per day with Shakeology, ate a balanced diet and exercised moderately three times per week. Total cholesterol was reduced on average by 30% and LDL cholesterol reduced on average by 38%. †These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Why do you need
Shakeology®?
It’s hard to eat the recommended daily servings of fresh fruit and vegetables every day, especially with today’s busy lifestyles. Convenience foods, like packaged or fast food, are so processed that important nutrients have been destroyed. Shakeology® helps provide what you’ve been missing, delivering a wide variety of nutrients from whole food sources to meet your body’s needs. Plus, each highly nutritious, low-calorie serving helps to keep you full and and
satisfied between meals.

How to use it?
It’s simple. Mix 1 scoop of Shakeology® with 8 oz. of water. If you like, add ice. Or, if you want something more filling and maybe even more satisfying, blend your Shakeology®with ice and nonfat, almond, rice, or soy milk. Shakeology® dissolves easily, but blending it will give it a thicker, creamier texture.

Here are some favorite recipes that we enjoy:
Make it like a frostie: 1 scoop of Shakeology® with 8 oz. of water, ice, 1 banana, raw almonds soaked in water overnight, flax seed meal and wheat germ. For a more berry flavor, add fresh or frozen blueberries, strawberries and/or blackberries.




How does it compare?
Many other products can give you a few of these nutrient groups, but as a breakthrough in nutrition, Shakeology® provides them all in one shake!



Where do I order my Shakeology®? Easy. Order your Shakeology® today at

http://beachbodycoach.com/AVibrantLife


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Data Source: Beachbody Shakeology® Product Guide


Monday, June 15, 2009

Frosty or Shake? Anyone?




After a great workout, my husband and I enjoy a delicious Protein Shake or Frosty by Melaleuca.

Our Favorite Recipe

Ingredients:
Cup of puffed wheat
Handful of Ice
1-3 Fresh banana ( I prefer freezing my own before they turn brown)
2-4 scoops of your favorite Whey Protein (or Soy Protein) chocolate or vanilla flavor preferably Proflex 20 by Melaleuca
Cup of low or non fat milk (you can also use soy, rice or almond milk)
You can also add your favorite fresh berries (eg. strawberries, blueberries and/or blackberries)

Makes 2-4 servings

Gadget:
Blender and cups

Mix all ingredients in the blender, puffed wheat first and the milk last. To make a Frosty, replace the mild with cold water.
Cover and blend. Enjoy!!!



FUN FACTS:

Isn’t protein just for weightlifters? Definitely not. Protein is the basic building block of muscle. It is essential for proper growth and maintenance of everything from muscles and skin to hair and fingernails. Everyone should be aware of their protein intake.

  • Beginning at around age 35, you can lose about 1% of your muscle mass each year
  • Without protein, you can’t keep or build muscle—no matter how much you work out
  • Without protein after exercise, your body may break down existing muscle.

Melaleuca's ProFlex15’s proprietary blend of 4 diverse proteins gives your muscles what they need to build lean muscle.

Vitamins C, E and lipoic acid provide powerful antioxidant protection so you can recover faster.

Two plant based enzymes help you absorb the protein while fiber aids in digestive comfort.

New ProFlex15 Shakes gives your muscles what they need to Build, Recover, and Absorb.

Available in Classic Vanilla or Dutch Chocolate Protein Shake Mix. Also available in Doble Chocolate or Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars.

How do I order my Melaleuca Proflex Protein Shake and Bars?

To order email, Vince or Filipina at JourneytoTotalWellBeing@gmail.com or call (732) 721-0408 and get a preferred customer price and save up to 30% to 40% on all Melaleuca products.


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Data Source: Melaleuca Proflex20® Product Guide


Thursday, June 11, 2009

The Beginning of a New Journey...

CONGRATULATIONS AMANDA MARIE, MY ANGEL, ON YOUR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION, June 19, 2009. You never cease to amaze me. Here's to you my Angel! God bless you always. You always make me proud and grateful to be a part of your life. I love you.

- Your Mom


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A little something about Amanda Marie:

Amanda is a brilliant and talented young woman in her own right. She was accepted to all 4 renowned schools she applied to for College. To her mom's delight, she had chosen to attend a Jesuit College nearby, St. Peter's College, where she can explore the world of
Communications and enhance her skills writing prose and poetry. Amanda's facination with literature started early on in her life. She was reading the bible by age 2 with her Lola Mary. She read bedtime stories to her mom instead:-) She was asked to read to Grade 2 students when she was in Kindergarden. That was only the beginning. She is a well read and well versed, gifted writer and overall an extraordinary girl. She exceeded her teachers expectations when she wrote, co-produced and directed her very first one act play, "When Curtain Falls", during her senior year in high school. Amanda aspires to be a great novelist. Her aspiration was brought by the novel "Noli Me Tangere" (Latin for Touch Me Not) written by a Great Filipino Hero, Jose Rizal. Amanda was inspired to make a difference in this world in a huge way. I believe this would be natural for Amanda to do since she has a huge heart to begin with and will surely shine with her voice (singing voice and voice of reason), wit and grace combined with her responsible nature, patience, determination and diligence. Amanda is born a winner and likely to succeed and to achieve anything she desires in life.

Friday, June 5, 2009

Leap of Faith

(Lovingly dedicated to my husband Vincent Schlesier)

You came in my life like a sweet surprise
In my space like an online prize
Not wanting to see but could not ignore
Your charm lured me for more

Quick messages, text and pics
A phone call that made me think
You said, perhaps we can meet for coffee
Ah, better yet meet my family

With astonishment I said yes
Not knowing how it could be
A leap of faith, one would say
Maybe fate had a plan for me

I'll never forget that first night we met
As you walked down the steps gazing at me
With your head tilted to the side you smiled
Oh God I felt a spark that opened me

With your arms wide open and still smiling
You greeted me with a gentle squeeze
And exclaimed, "Wow, you're so beautiful!"
Then whispered, "I think my heart just skipped a beat"

Your warm welcome took me by surprise
As I stood there, weak in the knees
Butterflies crept faster in my stomach
Oh God! This must be the love I've been asking Thee

All night I watched you and I
Communicate and laugh with your family
In total surrender, with ease I must say
You and I bonded naturally

What a magical experience, a blessing in disguise
How two of a kind like us bonded so easily
Soul mates perhaps, love at first sight
Or maybe it was just our destiny

I thank God each day for this gift of love
A leap of faith that brought you to me.
I am so glad we followed our hearts
Now we trust in love through eternity.




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