Thoughts About Weight Loss

THOUGHTS ABOUT WEIGHT LOSS
Thinking about starting a 2011 weight management program?
Consider these beginning thoughts.

Keeping It Real With SMART Goals (1)
Like Yogi Berra once said "If you don't know where you are going, you might wind up someplace else." Don't let this happen to you. Setting specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time driven (SMART) goals from the beginning of your weight management program is essential to your success.
S = Specific
M = Measurable
A = Achievable
R = Realistic
T = Time driven

Specific
The more specific you can be the more it will help you focus on your effort and clearly define what you are going to do. Instead of setting a general goal to lose weight or be healthier, set a specific goal to lose 2 lbs per week or take off 2 inches on your waistline or to walk 3 miles at a challenging pace.

Measurable
If you can't measure it, you won't be able to manage it. Choose a goal with measurable progress, so you can see the change occur. Then pull out the scale, tape measure or smaller pair of pants and see how your goal measures up.

Achievable
If your goals are too far out of reach you probably won' be able to make the commitment to accomplish them. Your goal should stretch you slightly but just enough to feel like you can accomplish it with a real commitment. Then when you do achieve that goal you will feel successful and feelings of success, not failure are what keep you motivated.

Realistic
Realistic does not mean "easy." Realistic, in this case, means "do-able." A goal of never again eating sweets, cakes, and chocolate may not be realistic if you really enjoy these foods. It may be more realistic to set a goal of eating a piece of fruit each day instead of one sweet item. You can then choose to work towards reducing the amount of sweets gradually and realistically.

Time Driven
Setting a timeline for reaching your goal (i.e. in a week or over 12 weeks) provides an end point and a clear target to work towards. Without a timeline, you'll feel you can start at any time, and you'll lose your sense of urgency. Telling others your timeline also helps keep you on purpose. Ask them to check in with you at certain dates to confirm you're on track.

Getting a SMART Start (2)
These 6 simple steps apply to weight management activities.
Shaklee Cinch is my product choice so you will see it referenced below. ~Cheryl

Congratulations! You've made the commitment to improve your health by losing weight and inches. Cinch will help you get there and getting started can be a cinch too. Just follow these 6 simple steps:

1. Set a realistic weight loss goal. A realistic goal is one that you know is achievable with in a reasonable time frame. We recommend planning on a 1-2 lb. per week weight loss with adherence to the Cinch Inch Loss Plan. So for example, a realistic goal would be "I will lose 20 lbs in 12 weeks."

2. Find your starting calorie level. Use the chart on page 6 of the Cinch Success Guide or calculate your calorie needs using the Cinch Coach™ software (both found in the Cinch Starter Kit) to help you determine which calorie level to begin at.

3. Decide on your meal-planning approach. Some people like a more structured approach. If that's you, follow the meal plans available on Cinch Coach or posted on CinchClub.com. Pick the meal plan closest to your estimated calorie needs and that fits your food likes and dislikes (ex. Lacto-ovo vegetarian or no red meat). If you prefer to build your own meals and choose your own snacks, follow the flexible approach using the servings and portion control guidelines on page 7 of the Cinch Success Guide. Using the food group and portion control lists that follow on pages 8-12, eat the foods you enjoy from that food category to achieve your allotted serving. Remember to watch your portion sizes and get familiar with what a "serving" is for each category of food.

4. Take all products as directed. Cinch will give you the best results when the products are used as directed and incorporated into a healthy lifestyle. Having two shakes and taking your 3-in-1 Boost™ is an important foundation. The bar provides added leucine and helps to protect muscle mass. The tea will provide energy — so it's OK to drink it several times per day!.

5. Commit to being active. Cinch works best when you boost your level of physical activity. To help you get moving, strap on the pedometer in your Starter Kit and work up to 10,000 steps per day.

6. Take your baseline weight and body measurements. You will know Cinch is working by the way you feel. Your energy level will be high, and you should feel satisfied. But monitoring your success is another great way to quantify your results. It's also a great way to keep you motivated so you stay on track. Feel free to jump on the scale and get your baseline weight and check your weight periodically. However, taking body measurements is another great way to monitor your success. Take your Cinch tape measure and measure the inches around your waist and hips. If you like, measure your arms, chest and thighs as well.

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Here is a great way to get started:
1. Go to http://www.cinchplan.com/babyboomerhealth and complete your personal profile to get the number of recommended calories you need daily. Many times people start a program eating too little calories.
2. Then go to http://www.cinchclub.com/recipes and type in the number of recommended calories and you can get 2 weeks worth of menus. It is also strongly recommended to purchase the daily log on the Cinch site so that you can be accountable.
3. Another very important action is to use the glycemic index for food selection. Select products that are 55 and below on the index. A recommended glycemic index site is http://www.cylive.com/content/125/International_Foods. You can easily put a food item in the search box and find the glycemic index for it. If you look at the daily log and compare your calorie intake on your personal profile, the log will tell you how many fruits, veggies, protein, fats, etc that you should have daily.

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1 From http://www.cinchclub.com/displayContent.html
2 From http://www.cinchclub.com/displayContent.html


I am committed to losing weight and inches. I will be starting a new program next week and would love to have you partner with me. I am using Shaklee’s Cinch program. I am also going to use Brad Lamm’s concept of Just 10 LBS at a time. (Find his workbook here at http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/just-10-brad-lamms-workbook).

Come join me!
It’s going to be an excellent adventure!!
Healthy Blessings,
Cheryl

Twas a Time Before Shaklee

'TWAS A TIME BEFORE SHAKLEE...

‘Twas a time before Shaklee, when all through the place,
Not a corner was gleaming; there was no Basic-H.

Our food was all packed in the closet with care,
in hopes when we ate it some nutrition would be there.

The children all wrestled and tossed in their beds,
because they lacked Calcium from their toes to their heads.

And Papa without Protein and me without Herb-Lax
we’re both quite a wreck and about to collapse.

When from out of nowhere there came such a clatter,
I feebly got up to see what was the matter.

Over to the window I moved like a snail,
my struggle with the shutters left me quite pale.

The soot and pollution on the new fallen snow
made me quite nauseous to see it below.

When what through my bloodshot old eyes did I see,
but a shining lease car and a license plate that read "Shaklee".

With Aunt Mildred driving and moving so quick,
I thought, she must be on drugs, or some brand new health kick!

With boxes and bottles and bundles she came.
She jumped up and kicked her heels calling them by name.

"I've Protein & Vita Lea, Herb Lax & Lecithin,
Basic H & Basic G and some bottles to mix ‘em in."

She leaped to the porch, almost kicked down the door.
We were all quite amazed cause her health used to be poor.

As I drew in my head and was turning around,
she had flown in the kitchen in one single bound.

She was dressed in a cloth coat and a cute little hat,
but they were both sparkling clean, and you couldn’t miss that.

A bundle of bottles she dropped on the table,
and said, “Soon I'll tell you the Basic H Fable!”

Her eyes, how they twinkled. She said, "I've a mission!"
Then she sat us all down and began with nutrition.

She was sharp as a whip and her memory quite keen,
as she told us of Herb-lax, Vita Lea and Protein.

She told us that Calcium was good for our teeth,
and that smoking would make them turn green as a wreath.

Then she took off her coat and said "Look at this belly,
before Shaklee's Cinch Plan, it looked all full of Jelly."

She used to be plump and a crabby old elf,
and she laughed as she said, "I've gotten hold of myself!"

Then I pinched myself hard and I rattled my head,
perhaps I am dreaming, I must be in bed.

She spoke lots of words about cleaning and work,
and filled all those bottles and then turned with a jerk.

Picking up a sponge and the sink’s sprayer hose,
she cleaned off the sink; now the porcelain shows.

Then she whipped on her coat as she sprang to the door,
"I've got Shaklee Members to sponsor, haven't time to do more!"

I heard her exclaim as she drove down the street…

"If you're not into Shaklee, your life's not complete!!!"

Author Unknown

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MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Get some great Christmas ideas at:
http://babyboomerhealth.myshaklee.com/us/en/about_2011_product_guide.html

Christmas Treats

Christmas Treats

It's that time of year when I get out my faded yellow notepad with my favorite Christmas treat recipes on it. It is over 30 years old now. My husband told me I might want to look at rewriting these recipes so they don't fade off the paper. He might have a point. But there is a nostalgic side of me that likes to look at the curled edges of the page, including a spot of green food coloring here and there. Ahh, fond memories of Christmas past with family all around.

I started a Cookie Day tradition with our family about 20 years ago, when my nieces were very young. We pick a day close to Christmas and start baking very early in the morning until evening. The aromas that fill the house are amazing! There is much laughter and even more sugar, spice and all things nice. I'll never forget how proud I was when one of my nieces was in a math class at school that had a session on fractions. She told me she did well that day because she remembered how we added different fractions like mixing 1/2 cup and 3/4 cup in our recipes. The largest variety of recipes we have used (to date!) were multiple batches of 14 different treats and soups--had to have lunch, too! (see picture).

This year two of the nieces have one-year old girls of their own. So we are bringing a whole new generation to Cookie Day! We are also "required" to make a new (to us) recipe in addition to our favorites. I have included one of our family favorites below that you are welcome to use and enjoy.

Please reply and post one of your favorite family recipes.
Happy Holidays everyone!!

HOLLY WREATHS

Ingredients:
1/4 pound (1 stick) Butter
30-36 large Marshmallows
2 teaspoons Vanilla
1 teaspoon Green Food Coloring
4 cups Corn Flakes
Red Cinnamon Candies

Directions:
Melt Butter. Add Marshmallows (cut up works better). Mix well and heat until molten (melted and blended together). Add Vanilla and Food Coloring. Mix well. Add Corn Flakes and gently stir until flakes are well coated. Shape into wreaths on wax paper. Decorate with Red Cinnamon Candies.

ENJOY!

Tips From The Professor: Are Multivitamins Dead? - Part 2

I subscribe to online health tips from Dr Chaney. I want to share his most
recent post with you as I believe we need to be as informed as possible
when making decision regarding our health.
Healthy Blessings,
Cheryl.
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Tips From The Professor: Are Multivitamins Dead? - Part 2

In last week's "Tips From The Professor" I was critiquing
the November 2010 article in Prevention Magazine titled
"Should You Kick the Multivitamin Habit?"

I made the following points:

1) It is very difficult to prove that any intervention
is beneficial in an essentially healthy population.

As an example I discussed the recent study showing that
you cannot even demonstrate a benefit from statin drugs
in a healthy population with elevated cholesterol.

2) If you wish to demonstrate the effectiveness of an
intervention, you need to focus on those individuals
who are actually at risk.

And I gave examples of studies that show supplementation
does make a difference in populations who are at risk.

This week I would like to continue my discussion by
making several more observations:

3) Not all multivitamins are the same.

Shaklee is unique in the food supplement industry in that they
design their supplements based on solid science, employ
pharmaceutical grade quality control standards and conduct
clinical studies to prove the effectiveness of their supplements.

For example, Shaklee designed their multivitamin Vita-
Lea and their calcium supplements based on the research
of Dr. Paul Saltman, who studied the micronutrient
composition needed to optimize the utilization of
calcium for bone formation. And an independent clinical
study showed that the calcium in Vita-Lea was twice as
effective as a calcium carbonate supplement at
decreasing bone loss in postmenopausal women (JAMA,
244: 1915, 1980).

Similarly, an independent clinical study showed that
Shaklee's Vita-Lea improved immune response in older
healthy adults (J Am Coll Nutr, 17: 511, 1998).

My perspective is that when interpreting studies of
multivitamin usage in the general population it is
important to remember that most of those multivitamins
have never been tested to see if they actually work!

4) Multivitamins are good, but you can do better.

This is one area where I agree with the basic premise
of the Prevention article.

Multivitamins are the most economical form of
supplementation, but based on what we know today they
are clearly not the optimal form of supplementation.

Perhaps the clearest evidence of that is the Landmark study
conducted by Dr. Gladys Block of UC Berkeley (Nutrition J,
6: 1-11, 2007).

She compared people who had followed a comprehensive
program of supplementation using the Shaklee
supplements for 20 years or more with people who just
used multivitamins or used no supplementation.

The people who used the Shaklee supplements had
significantly better health than the multivitamin users
and the non-supplement users.

In fact the multivitamin users fared no better than the
non-supplement users - which is to be expected because
the study was conducted in a healthy population.

Shaklee followed up by combining the key nutrients that
the Shaklee subjects were using in the Landmark study
into a supplement called Vitalizer, which represents
the latest in nutritional science.

Let me give you some examples:

Prevention made the point that one major problem with
multivitamins is that they often contain nutrients "in
isolation". For example, they quote Dr. Neuhouser as
saying "The vitamin C in a multivitamin is likely just
not as effective as the vitamin C in a citrus fruit,
where it is surrounded by fiber and flavonoids and
carotenoids."

I agree with this assessment - although the interaction
of vitamin C with flavonoids and carotenoids is much
stronger than its interaction with fiber.

In Vitalizer the vitamin C is surrounded by flavonoids
and carotenoids - and if you add Cinch you'll get fiber
as well.

Prevention recommended omega-3 fatty acids. Vitalizer
contains the 500 mg of omega-3 fatty acids that the NIH
recommends for healthy adults. If you have health challenges
you can get more omega-3 fatty acids from Shaklee's
OmegaGuard.

Prevention recommended 1,000-1,200 mg of calcium from
food and supplements. The Vita-Lea in Vitalizer
contains 450 mg of calcium. When you add that to the
500-600 mg of calcium that most Americans get from
their diet you are right on target.

I personally think that the Prevention recommendation
is a bit low for post-menopausal women and men over 50,
but Shaklee has calcium supplements that you can use to
increase calcium intake to the 1,500-2,000 mg that some
experts recommend.

Prevention recommended 800-1,000 IU of vitamin D. I
personally think that is a bit low, but Vitalizer alone
provides 1,000-1,200 IU of vitamin D3 (depending on
which Vitalizer you use) and you can increase your
vitamin D intake further with Shaklee's Vita-D3.

Probiotics (friendly bacteria) are increasing
recognized as important for health, and Vitalizer also
contains probiotics.

These are just a few of many examples of how Vitalizer
represents a comprehensive, holistic approach to
supplementation.

This is why I recommend Vitalizer as the foundation for
anyone wanting to start a nutrition program to improve
their health.

5) The risks of multivitamin use have been over-hyped.

There are only a few studies that suggest risk from
multivitamin use and in every case they are
overshadowed by many other studies showing no risks.

I have pointed out in my previous "Tips From the
Professor" that it is normal for individual scientific
studies to report negative results.

A good scientist keeps an open mind but is guided by
the overwhelming preponderance of published studies.

On the other hand, journalists and those with an anti-
supplement bias tend to hype every negative study.


To Your Health!
Dr. Stephen G Chaney

****ABOUT DR CHANEY:
Dr. Stephen Chaney, Phd

Dr. Chaney has a BS in Chemistry from Duke University and a PhD in Biochemistry from UCLA. He currently holds the rank of Professor at a major university.

Dr. Chaney has taught biochemistry to medical and dental students for more than 30 years and has won several awards for teaching excellence.

He runs an active cancer research program and has published over 100 scientific articles and reviews in peer-reviewed scientific journals. He has also written two chapters on nutrition for a popular medical biochemistry textbook.

Dr. Chaney and his wife have also built a business part time that has earned them a 6 -figure income for the past 15 years and he has spent the last 10 years teaching other people how to do the same.

Tips From The Professor: Are Multivitamins Dead? - Part 1

I subscribe to online health tips from Dr Chaney. I want to share his most recent post with you as I believe we need to be as informed as possible when making decision regarding our health.
Healthy Blessings,
Cheryl.
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Dear ,

Some of you may have been asking me about the November
2010 article in Prevention Magazine titled "Should You
Kick the Multivitamin Habit?"

In short, the article concluded that multivitamins
provide no proven benefit and may actually cause harm.
The readers of prevention were encouraged instead to
focus on supplements containing vitamin D, omega-3
fatty acids and calcium.

So, the question becomes "Are multivitamins dead?"
Should we ignore the old advice that a multivitamin is
a good insurance policy.

Let me put this article in perspective by making a few
observations.

1) It is very difficult to prove that any intervention
is beneficial in an essentially healthy population.

Prevention magazine cited a large meta-analysis and a
very large study of post-menopausal women as providing
evidence that multivitamins provide no benefit.

These are both what scientists call primary prevention
trials, meaning that you are asking whether the
intervention provides significant benefits to an
essentially healthy population. And it is very
difficult to demonstrate benefit in a primary prevention
study.

Let's review the evidence on statin drugs, for example.
Statin drugs are considered by most physicians to be
very effective at preventing heart attacks and are
recommended for virtually everyone with elevated
cholesterol.

But, as I mentioned in a recent "Tips From the
Professor", a recent meta-analysis of primary
prevention studies of statin drugs for patients who had
elevated cholesterol levels but were otherwise healthy
found that the statin drugs provided no measurable
reduction in either deaths from heart attacks or deaths
from any cause (Archives of Internal Medicine, June 28,
2010 issue).

If you can't show that statin drugs provide any benefit
in a healthy population with elevated cholesterol
levels, is it any wonder that it is difficult to show
benefits of multivitamin supplementation in healthy
populations with no apparent risk factors of disease?

I don't hear any clamor to stop prescribing statin
drugs. I wonder why there is such a hue and cry to stop
using multivitamins. Is it possible that some
individuals and organizations have an anti-supplement
bias?

2) If you wish to demonstrate the effectiveness of an
intervention, you need to focus on those individuals
who are actually at risk.

For example, statin drugs are clearly effective at
reducing heart attack risk if you focus on populations
who have already had one heart attack or who are
otherwise at high risk of having a heart attack.

Similarly, vitamin E at levels commonly found in
multivitamins cannot be shown to decrease the risk of
heart attacks in healthy women as a whole, but it
significantly reduces the risk of heart attacks in
women over 65 - which is the population group that is
at high risk of heart attacks (JAMA, 294:56-65, 2005).

Similarly, folic acid, at levels commonly found in
multivitamins did not reduce the risk of heart attack or
stroke in men and women with adequate folic acid levels
in their blood, but did reduce the risk of both for
those individuals with inadequate levels in their blood
(New England Journal of Medicine, 354: 1567-1577,
2006).

I have given other examples in my previous "Tips From
the Professor", but I think you get my point.

The Prevention article made the point that most
multivitamin users are healthy individuals who are
taking good care of themselves. That raises the
question of whether multivitamin use is only needed by
those individuals who are in poor health and/or are not
taking care of their health - in short, those who are
at high risk of disease.

My perspective is that very few of us do ALL the right
things.

And there are often environmental or genetic risk
factors that we are totally unaware of. All too often
the first indication of heart disease risk is sudden
death!

...To be continued....

Next week's topics:

3) Not all multivitamins are the same.

4) Multivitamins are good, but you can do better.

5) The risks of multivitamin use have been over-hyped.


To Your Health!
Dr. Stephen G Chaney

****ABOUT DR CHANEY:
Dr. Stephen Chaney, Phd

Dr. Chaney has a BS in Chemistry from Duke University and a PhD in Biochemistry from UCLA. He currently holds the rank of Professor at a major university.

Dr. Chaney has taught biochemistry to medical and dental students for more than 30 years and has won several awards for teaching excellence.

He runs an active cancer research program and has published over 100 scientific articles and reviews in peer-reviewed scientific journals. He has also written two chapters on nutrition for a popular medical biochemistry textbook.

Dr. Chaney and his wife have also built a business part time that has earned them a 6 -figure income for the past 15 years and he has spent the last 10 years teaching other people how to do the same.

Top 10 Reasons to Start Your Own Home-Based Business

Top 10 Reasons to Start Your

Own Home-Based Business

1. Help to eliminate your debt.
2. Spend more time with family.
3. Take a long vacation.
4. Pay for college education.
5. Pay for retirement.
6. Pay off your mortgage.
7. Be a stay-at-home parent.
8. Have spouse to stay at home.
9. Buy the car of your dreams.
10. Replenish your savings.

Which of these reasons
sound interesting to you?
I'd love to hear your comments!
Healthy Blessings,
Cheryl

Selling

Have you ever heard or said it yourself, “I’m not a salesperson!” or perhaps, "I don’t like sales people"! “I can’t promote.” ?

Consider that ALL professions – doctors, politicians, colleges, churches, etc., must promote to make it known how they make someone’s life better. Any organization that doesn’t promote perishes.

Have you ever had the belief in something so strongly that you promoted it to someone? Take a movie for example. Have you ever "sold" someone on a movie where they then bought a ticket to go see the movie, simply based on your experience?

How about a food item--"you just have to try that new 'food product'!" And then based on your recommendation, your friend goes out and purchases it!

Many people have an incomplete definition of selling. Most people view selling as “moving a product or service to a consumer.” The reason this is incomplete is because it omits that communicating a concept, idea or desire is also selling.1

A person is selling when they are courting a boyfriend or girlfriend. A person is selling when they submit a resume for a job. A person is selling when they’re asking their child to do their homework. Almost all communications are “selling.” 1

Here's the bottom line: We're all sales people. Everyday we're selling something to someone - an idea, a point of view, a product, a service, an opportunity, etc. If I, as a business owner, do not sell what my company is offering, I’ll be out of business. A successful business is a moneymaking entity and if I am not making money, I probably won't be in business too long.2

A profession/business isn’t “professional” or “unprofessional” – people are either professional or unprofessional. Communication between people is the key.

I focus on the benefits of what my products and opportunity can do for my customer - how my customer can have healthy options for safer homes and family wellness. If this sounds interesting to you, then let's talk.

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1 http://www.firstclassmlmtools.com/MLMSuccessTips/?p=78

2 http://ezinearticles.com/?Women-in-Business-Often-Say---But-Im-Not-a-Sales-Person&id=4170738

Everything You Need to Know About FAST FOOD

Via: onlineschools.org

Is Soy OK For Women With Breast Cancer?

[Thank you to Dr Stephen Chaney for his insight on
a definitive study about breast cancer survivors
using soy foods in their diets.]

You've probably heard the warnings: "Soy may increase
the risk of breast cancer!" "Women with breast cancer
shouldn't use soy!".

The first warning was never true. Numerous clinical
studies have shown that consumption of soy protein is
associated with a lower risk of developing breast
cancer.

Furthermore, the science behind the second warning has
never been very strong. The concerns that soy might
stimulate the growth of breast cancer cells was based
primarily on cell culture experiments and one
experiment in mice - even though a second experiment in
mice came to the exact opposite conclusion.

However, the possibility that soy isoflavones could
stimulate the growth of estrogen- responsive breast
cancer was biochemically plausible because soy
isoflavones bind to the estrogen receptor and have a
very weak stimulatory effect (much weaker than estrogen
itself).

Even that evidence was not definitive because soy
isoflavones also turn on several tumor
suppressor pathways in breast cells and help strengthen
the immune system - so they could just as easily
inhibit the growth of beast cancer cells.

However, because the concerns were plausible and had
not been definitively disproved, most experts,
including me, have recommended that women with
estrogen- responsive breast cancer might want to avoid
soy protein.

Well a definitive study has finally been performed and
it turns out for women with breast cancer, consumption
of soy foods actually decreases their risk of breast cancer
recurrence and dying from breast cancer.

The study was reported in the December 2009 issue of
the Journal of the American Medical Association by
researchers at Vanderbilt University and Shanghai
Institute of Preventive Medicine.

It was a large, well designed, study that enrolled 5042
Chinese women aged 20 to 75 years old who had been
diagnosed with breast cancer and followed them for an
average period of 3.9 years.

The women were divided into four groups based on the
soy content of their diet (ranging from 5 grams/day to
15 grams/day).

The results were clear cut. Breast cancer survivors
with the highest soy intake had 25% less chance of
breast cancer recurrence and 25% less chance of dying
from breast cancer than the women with the lowest soy
intake.

The effect was equally strong for women with estrogen
receptor-positive and estrogen receptor negative
cancers, for early stage and late stage breast cancer
and for pre- and post-menopausal women.

In short this was a very robust study.

The study also showed that soy protein intake did not
interfere with tamoxifen. The reduction in the risk of
breast cancer recurrence & death was just as great
whether the breast cancer survivors were taking
tamoxifen or not.

In fact, tamoxifen was protective only for women with
low soy intake. It conferred no extra protection for
the women at the highest level of soy intake.

What does this mean for you if you are a breast cancer
survivor?

I personally feel that this study is clear cut enough
that breast cancer survivors no longer need to fear soy
protein as part of a healthy diet.

However. it is important to recognize that this is a
single study. It is a very good study, but it is just
one study.

As a scientist and a cancer researcher I would like to
see this study confirmed by other studies before
recommending that all women who have had breast cancer
should add soy protein to their diets. It may turn out
that some women will benefit much more from using soy
protein than others.

Similarly, this study suggests that soy protein does
not interfere with tamoxifen.

But the use of tamoxifen after breast cancer remission
is a medical treatment - and all medical treatments
should be discussed with your doctor.

Finally, I would like to point out that a number of
previous studies have suggested that isolated
isoflavones may not have the same benefits as soy
protein foods containing the isoflavones - so I don't
recommend skipping the soy protein and opting for an
isoflavone supplement instead.


To Your Health!
Dr. Stephen Chaney, Phd
Shaklee Master Coordinator

BIO:
Dr. Chaney has a BS in Chemistry from Duke University and a PhD in Biochemistry from UCLA. He currently holds the rank of Professor at a major university.

Dr. Chaney has taught biochemistry to medical and dental students for more than 30 years and has won several awards for teaching excellence.

He runs an active cancer research program and has published over 100 scientific articles and reviews in peer-reviewed scientific journals. He has also written two chapters on nutrition for a popular medical biochemistry textbook.

Dr. Chaney and his wife have also built a business part time that has earned them a 6-figure income for the past 15 years and he has spent the last 10 years teaching other people how to do the same.

Spring and Things

Today marks the first day of Spring! This means various things to people.

I believe Spring offers hope after a long winter. There is a sense of renewal--plants that were dormant all winter start growing, the grass starts growing again (in geographical regions like mine) and bulbs produce new beautiful flowers. Projects like spring cleaning seem less daunting on a beautiful, sunny day. Spring brings Easter, the best spring event of all in my opinion. What better way to celebrate Spring than to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ?

There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven! [Ecclesiastes 3:1]. We have some snow today as winter tries valiantly to hang on. But I have hope! It's Spring!!

With spring, I also find I want more organization. There is a great article about Conquering Your Email Inbox that I came across recently. This hits home to me since I have a HUGE amount of emails in my inbox. Check the link out below:
http://www.fastcompany.com/article/work-smart-conquering-your-e-mail-inbox?partner=worksmart

What does Spring mean to you?

Letter from U.S. Ski Team and U.S Snowboarding highlighting Shaklee sponsorship

[Editor Note: Check out the video highlighting Shaklee Energy at bottom of this post.]

[DATED after 2010 Winter Games]

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Dear Shaklee,
On behalf of the athletes who competed in the recent Games in Vancouver, thank you.

The U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding stunned the world with an amazing record-breaking performance, earning a record 21 medals—the most we’ve brought home in history. I am extremely proud of all of them.

I especially want to thank Shaklee for your years of nutritional support. You’ve been behind us since 1980, and in that time, we’ve worked together to put science into our nutritional program. As athletes, we need to be sure that our supplements are manufactured to the highest quality standards and that products we use are always safe, always work, and are always green and natural. Therefore, we value the peace of mind that comes from knowing that Shaklee products are proven safe, natural and effective, without compromise.

Given that, Shaklee is always our first choice. Some of the teams’ favorites include immune-boosting supplements like NutriFeron® and Defend & Resist. Shaklee Vitalizer™ is also terrific because it’s so easy to use: You get all of your daily requirements in one little foil strip, which is really convenient and ensures compliance by our athletes. We love the natural boost that comes from the Energy Chews. In addition, Performance® and Physique® are very good for supplying energy during training sessions.

Again, thank you for giving us the nutrition we need to stay healthy and to perform our best. And thank you for the peace of mind that comes with knowing Shaklee products are safe, natural, and effective. We look forward to many more years of success with Shaklee.

Sincerely,

Troy Flanagan
Trainer to the U.S. Ski Team and U.S Snowboarding

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Today, just for FUN!

Life really boils down to two (2) questions...

1. Should I get a dog????














OR

2. Should I have children????
















Just to let you know, I'm thinking of you today!

No matter what situations life throws at you...
No matter how long and treacherous your journey may seem...

Remember, there is a light at the end of the tunnel.













You ARE laughing, aren't you????

That's good cause my job here is almost done!


Have a GREAT DAY and remember to GIVE THANKS...
















Cats are so dramatic!

19 Presence Management Chores You COULD Do Every Day

19 Presence Management Chores You COULD Do Every Day

If you're looking to establish your online presence, and build
relationships, it's not the kind of project where you show up,
build your profiles, friend a few people, and call it good. It's
a lot like tending the farm. There are seven particular "chores"
you could do every day that should prove beneficial to your
online interests. Check out the details by clicking on the link
19 Presence Management Chores You COULD Do Every Day

Author Chris Brogan advises businesses, organizations and
individuals on how to use social media and social networks
to build relationships and deliver value.

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Focusing on Wellness in 2010

Our 2010 Wellness Program

My husband and I started a wellness program together this week. He is focusing on reducing calories and putting off pounds. I am focusing on those important actions, too. This really isn't meant just for 2010. It should be more of a "Buzz Lightyear" type of a thing- 2010 and Beyond!

I have been thinking about what really encompasses a focus on wellness.

For example, reducing calories simply means eating less. A result of that can be putting off pounds, however, you can also put off pounds by exercising more. My husband is implementing a walking program. I work out with a fitness trainer in a super cardio circuit program 2-3 times per week but I want more. I plan to exercise more at home--yes, that means using the floor mat with leg lifts (ouch!) and sit-ups, etc.

Wellness includes a healthy diet (this is something that needs improvement in my life); responsible supplement use (this is something I've done almost my entire life); and, regular exercise (this can always be improved).

Another focus for wellness includes a mental outlook. I am not on a diet! I do not like the word "DIE" in the word diet! Therefore, I choose a lifestyle change whereby my bad habits of yesterday are replaced by good habits today and beyond.

WELLNESS SURVEY
There is much more that can be said on the subject of wellness. Check out the survey below recently released by the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN).

• The survey, 2009 Life...supplemented My Wellness Scorecard National Study, managed by CRN, revealed that many Americans have a long way to go towards achieving wellness based on the three pillars of health: Healthy diet, responsible supplement use and regular exercise.


• Please see the link below from Nutra-Ingredients that talks about this survey.
  http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Consumer-Trends/America-s-wellness-habits-show-room-for-improvement-Survey

PERSONAL WELLNESS QUIZ
I took this quiz and found it quite interesting and informative. You'll need about five minutes to complete it. Be honest with yourself in your answers. You'll find it to be a great interactive tool that tells you where you stand, and it will also provide tips on ways to improve your personal wellness regimen.

Don't put it off another second. Take your personal Wellness Scorecard Quiz by clicking on the link below http://www.lifesupplemented.org/scorecard.htm.

["Life…supplemented"™ is a consumer wellness campaign presented by the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) and dietary supplement ingredient suppliers and product manufacturers.]

I'd love to hear what you are doing for wellness in 2010!

Healthy Blessings and much Wellness to you!

-- Cheryl