White Fat vs Brown Fat

I recently stumbled on the brown vs white fat concept, something I had not heard of before.  I'm finding this very interesting.  Who knew!  Below is a brief summary of these two fats.

1. Brown Fat
This fat is composed of several small lipid (fat) droplets and a large number of iron-containing mitochondria (the cell’s heat-burning engine). The iron, along with lots of blood tiny blood vessels, gives this fat its brownish appearance. Brown fat is usually found in the front and back of the neck and upper back.

The purpose of brown fat is to burn calories in order to generate heat. That’s why brown fat is often referred to as the “good” fat, since it helps us burn, not store, calories. Brown fat is derived from muscle tissue and is found primarily in hibernating animals and newborns. After life as an infant, the quantity of brown fat significantly decreases. Adults who have comparatively more brown fat tend to be younger and slender and have normal blood sugar levels.

You generate brown fat by: exercising, which can convert white-yellow fat to a more metabolically active brown fat; getting enough high-quality sleep, as proper melatonin production influences the production of brown fat; and exposing yourself to the cold regularly, such as exercising outdoors in the wintertime or in a cold room. Lowering the temperature in your living and working spaces is another tip.

Bottom line: You want as much of this type of fat as possible. Bring on the brown!

2. White Fat. 
This type of fat is composed of a single lipid droplet and has far less mitochondria and blood vessels, thus resulting in its lighter white or yellow appearance. White fat is the predominant form of fat in the body, originating from connective tissue.

White fat has many purposes. It provides the largest energy reserve in the body. It’s a thermal insulator and cushion for our internal organs, and cushions during external interactions with our environment (that’s code for a soft landing when we fall on our behind!). It is a major endocrine organ, producing one form of estrogen as well as leptin, a hormone that helps regulate appetite and hunger. It’s also got receptors for insulin, growth hormone, adrenaline, and cortisol (stress hormone). So, it’s a myth that fat cells just sit there and do nothing all day long!

White fat is found, oh heck, you know where it’s found. Just look in the mirror! In women, excess fat accumulates around the hips, thighs, buttocks, and breasts until perimenopause (the 40s), when fat is redistributed to the abdomen as well. Men tend to gather excess fat primarily in the belly region most of their lives.

An excess of white fat inside the belly (visceral fat) is associated with metabolic syndrome—a group of symptoms that signal an increased risk for heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Location of body fat really counts! Excess white fat throughout the body is associated with an increased risk of breast, colon, esophageal, gall bladder, and pancreatic cancer. It’s also associated with sleep apnea, and physical disabilities such as knee arthritis.

Here’s how much white fat a “normal-weight” person would carry throughout a lifetime: Men’s body fat range is 15 to 25 percent; women’s is 15 to 30 percent. Your generic 154-pound person would carry about 20 pounds of fat. One pound of stored fat contains roughly 4,000 calories, so 20 pounds has 80,000 calories of energy storage. If you required 2,000 calories to live per day, you’d last about 40 days on a desert island. These numbers aren’t meant to be perfect or exact, but instead, give you a broad, general idea.

You generate white fat by: consuming too many calories and expending too few calories.

Bottom line: As a species, white fat is very important to our survival. It’s a matter of how much and where it’s located. You want to control your visceral fat level (keeping your waist circumference to less than 35 inches if you’re a woman, and to less than 40 inches if you’re a man) and keep your total body fat within the normal ranges for each gender.

Does white fat interact with brown fat? You better believe it. New research shows that when people overeat, they not only increase their total amount of white fat, but the over consumption results in their brown fat becoming dysfunctional and thus unable to burn calories.

Starting today, make it a point to achieve two major goals: Optimize your brown fat function and manage your white fat load—by doing precisely the same thing. That is, eat whole foods in moderation, stay active, practice stress resilience, and lead a mindful lifestyle. You’ll keep those mitochondria hummin’ while your health and wellness skyrocket!

*Article from Women's Health

Root Cause

Allergy pills do NOT eliminate the source of your allergies.

Avoiding gluten does NOT heal your gluten intolerance.

Applying cream to eczema does NOT address why you are getting it in the first place.

Taking a sleeping pill does NOT get rid of your sleep problems.

Taking Ibuprofen for chronic pain and inflammation does NOT address why you are hurting in the first place.

Drinking caffeine does NOT fix your problem with chronic fatigue.

What DOES then?
Getting to the ROOT CAUSE. In most cases that is blood sugar imbalance, inflammation, and/or gut health! When those 3 things are on the right track, it really is amazing how good you can feel. 

https://plexusworldwide.com/debijohnson/shareables/healthy-gut-happy-weight-loss-4



 

Self Care Bundles

Some things are great to stand alone, some things are better in bundles.  Our health is definitely better in the bundle situation.  The more ways we come at our health, the better.  It is so very important that we put our own Self care a top priority.  Without our own mental and physical health, there is no way we can sustain doing all we need to do each day in our busy lives.

As you know,  I am an avid Plexus natural supplements user and share with anyone who will listen to me.  Heck, I even share with those who don't ask!   However, as I am getting my body more healthy from the inside out, I also am working on it from the outside in.  I love to use my Young Living essential oils as well as follow along with workouts from Beach Body.

Some other bundles might be 
Plexus and Paleo
Plexus and Weight Watchers
Plexus and Keto
Plexus and Juice Plus

There is no reason at all not to bundle!  Plexus is NOT a diet. It is a wellness system, a supplementation system. It can fit in seamlessly with your caveman, crunchy, oily, point-counting lifestyle, and make it better! No matter what healthy lifestyle you have adopted, I am confident  you still need supplementation that Plexus provides. 

Let's take a quick quiz to find out:
1. Do you have as much energy as you would like?
2. Do you sleep as well as you would like?
3. Do you crave sweets?
4. Do you have diagnosed vitamin deficiencies?
5. Are your hair and nails healthy?
6. Do you have any "digestive" issues?
7. Do you ever feel like you are in a fog?
8. Do you have consistent physical discomfort?
9. Do you find it hard to stay focused?
10. Do you need help going 💩!?!
11. Would you like to lose weight?
12. Would you like help in  naturally reversing the signs of aging, dark spots, fine lines, dehydration?

If any of these are "yes," I challenge you to add Plexus in for two months and see what a difference it can make. You obviously care about your health, why not bundle up and give your health and even better boost?

Plexus Cheat Sheet

Here is a little cheat sheet for secret Plexus stalkers

Better Sleep: Slim - add MegaX & ProBio5 for amazing changes in your sleep issues

Cholesterol, blood pressure, lipids: Slim, MegaX

Energy: Slim - add Edge for a game changer

Mental clarity: ProBio5, MegaX, Edge, VitalBiome
 
Skin Issues: ProBio5 & Body Cream
 
Weight loss: Slim, ProBio5, BioCleanse (TriPlex) - Optional...add Block, Accelerator or Boost, P96 
Protein shakes
 
Discomfort, sore muscles, and swollen/achy joints: Ease and/or Nerve capsules & Ease cream
 
Nerve issues: Plexus Nerve
 
Sugar cravings: ProBio5 & Slim
 
Tummy issues, Digestive issues: BioCleanse and Pro Bio5
 
Stress: ProBio5, Slim, & Vitalbiome
 
Mood: VitalBiome, Slim & Accelerator
 
Better hair & nails: XFactor & MegaX
 
Reduced absorption of sugars/starch: Block
 
Glucose stabilization: Slim & Block
 
Hormones: Slim & ProBio5

Skin care: Joyome
 
*These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any diseases.

Probio5 and VitalBiome

HEALTH AND HAPPINESS…IT IS A SCIENCE!

MOOD & ANXIETY ISSUES??........SEROTONIN & GUT HEALTH are key!

VITALBIOME and PROBIO5 truly work great as a duo!

KEY FACTORS
A whopping 80% of your immune system and about 95% of your body’s serotonin (mood elevating hormone) are in your gut.
The GUT is absolutely one of the most important things we need to take care of. Consuming fermented foods and a diet rich in veggies, healthy fats, and lean proteins are critical to supporting your gut health. However, for many of us, eating such a perfect diet all the time just isn’t that easy, and oftentimes it isn’t enough.

PROBIO5 and VITALBIOME serve 2 different purposes. While Probio5 weeds out the bad organisms from your gut garden, VitalBiome serves as the healthy "seed" you need to plant in your gut. VitalBiome contains 7 clinically-proven strains of probiotics and a beneficial yeast (S. Boulardi) in clinically proven amounts to help improve:
✅feelings of stress, anxiety, and other mood issues
✅digestive issues such as bloating, constipation, diarrhea, gas, acid reflux, and so many other digestive disorders
✅Decreases inflammation in the gut
Both are essential to an ideal, balanced gut ecosystem, but VitalBiome is especially helpful to add to Probio5 if you struggle with one of the above things.

Inflammation

Inflammation...a nasty little thing that causes poop issues, joint issues and difficulty losing weight. There are several things you can do to help fight the inflammation, I am going to hit on three of them here.

WATER: Drink 1/2 your weight in ounces every single day. EVERY single day. You can add a bit of lemon juice to it first thing in the morning to help cleanse the liver. Also, if you don't drink enough water, you body will go into dehydration mode and hold on to any liquid it gets. This causes inflammation in the form of water weight. While in dehydration mode, your body will also pull fluid from wherever it can get it. This includes your joints. You know those squishy pads between your bones that keep things cushioned? Those things (in simple terms) start to dry up and this causes even more join pain. 

FOOD: Many things we ingest on a daily basis contribute to inflammation. One of the biggest culprits is sugar.
*Sugar can be found in baked goods, candy, energy bars, soda, and lots of well known sugar foods. But then there are the not so well know such as refined carbs, peanut butter, fruit juice, sweetened yogurt and condiments.
*Vegetable oil: Mayonnaise, salad dressings, barbecue sauce, crackers, bread, potato chips.
*Fried foods: french fries, fried chicken, fish sticks, chicken tenders, onion rings.
*Refined flour: Pizza, white bread, crackers, pasta, pretzels, flour tortillas, breakfast cereals, bagels.
*Dairy: Milk, soft cheeses, yogurt, butter.
*Artificial sweetener: No-sugar-added products, no-calorie “Diet” soft drinks.
*Artificial additives: Breakfast cereals, processed foods containing fruit, candy, ice cream.
*Saturated fat: Burgers, pizza, candy, chips.
*Processed meat: Bacon, hot dogs, bologna, sausage, jerky.
*Trans-fat foods: Margarine/shortening; baked goods like doughnuts, cookies, and muffins; non-dairy coffee creamers; frozen pizza; frosting.
*Fast food: You know what I'm talking about, I don't need to type it out.

EASE: Are you familiar with turmeric? This powerful spice is in Plexus Ease and is packed with anti-inflammatories and antioxidants. Turmeric has been proven to fight off destructive free radicals, rejuvenate cells, cleanse the liver, protect the heart , boost moods and supports healthy brain functioning. BUT normally, turmeric taken in pill form is ineffective because you need FAT with it. Our Ease has a superior one in the form of the Green Lipped Mussel, an Omega3 fatty acid, which is up to 100 times more effective in reducing inflammation than a regular Omega 3 supplement! Plexus Ease also contains serrapeptase & Green Lipped Mussel! Google those ingredients, you’ll be impressed!
**Do not take with a shellfish allergy**

Sleep Deprivation and your gut

Remember the last time you got a really good nights sleep? 
Remember how incredible it felt to wake up well rested before the alarm even went off?

Most of you are going to answer 'no' to both of those questions.  Most of you don't know the enjoyment of a well rested body, but you know all to well what it feels like to not get enough sleep. 

Not meaning to add insult to injury, but those who are sleep deprived, on average, eat 400 more calories than those who are rested.  Sleep deprivation impacts hunger and fullness hormones.

*Ghrelin tells your brain it's time to eat.
*Leptin cues the brain to put the fork down

With insufficient sleep your ghrelin goes up and your leptin goes down.  This leads to risk of obesity and Type 2 diabetes. 

Sleep deprivation can be linked back to the whole gut-brain connection.  The gut-brain axis (GBA) refers to a two-way communication stream between the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord) and the enteric nervous system (the 500 million neurons embedded in the lining of the gastrointestinal tract).


Stress and anxiety — both elements of mood disruption — can seriously impact our sleep. In our modern world of constant stimulation, fast food, and the various stressors unique to each individual, it’s important that we understand the role the gut plays on our ability to cope with stress,  which can have a major impact on our ability to sleep. Taking care of our physical and emotional stressors by cleaning up our gut health could be a major win for our quality of sleep.

 Enter Plexus Probio5 and Bio Cleanse.  You can read all about their goodness here. 

 Getting your gut healthy allows the gut and brain to connect so much better.  This better connection helps you to sleep better.  Better sleep means a more well rested, happier you.  

You can also help your sleep by eating....or avoiding...certain foods in the evening.

Good food:
banana
dairy
nuts
seeds
honey
eggs

Bad food:
spicy
chocolate
alcohol
high protein

To help your mornings be a little more cheerful:
* Eat a low carb/high  protein breakfast
* Bring in natural light
* Exercise or meditate
* Drink a full 8 oz. glass of water

BioCleanse and Probio5 for a sexy gut

I want to share with you what your gut looks like. Sexy, isn't it. We want a Normal gut lining, but honestly, most people are inflamed. As if having an ugly gut lining isn't bad enough, there is also the whole leaky gut thing going on, letting food particles, bacteria and other nasty stuff lose in your body. Yep, that is not a good thing. It's there, the ugly lining has happened, now what? Now you talk to me about getting that thing sexy again. Serious, don't walk around with an ugly gut lining, just don't do it.

These are the EXACT plant bases supplements needed to begin getting your gut sexy. Why these and not store bought? Read your labels and compare. Seriously, there is no comparison. With their use, my digestion, after 30 years of pain and stopping me from doing things I wanted to do, completely changed!

🍃Biocleanse is a magnesium supplement. This nutrient is very important for our body. It is involved with over 300 functions in the body! One extremely important is energy production. It’s also tied to cardiovascular issues when someone struggles with deficiency. Biocleanse is designed to be a gentle daily cleanse. We need to always be working on maintaining our gut health and a gentle daily Biocleanse routine will help.
Another important benefit of Biocleanse is a stronger immune system. Thank you bioflavaboids.

Now let’s learn more about Probio5...
🍃it’s so much more than a probiotic. It has digestive enzymes! These enzymes are essential for healthy digestion and overall health.
Did you know that digestive enzymes are not found in processed foods; only in fresh foods like fruits and veggies!
After reading about these enzymes you’ll see why Probio5 is such an important supplement for everyone!

🍃Chitosanase is an enzyme with systematic name chitosan N-acetylglucosaminohydrolase. This enzyme catalyses the following chemical reaction Endohydrolysis of beta-(1->4)-linkages between D-glucosamine residues in a partly acetylated chitosan. A whole spectrum of chitosanases are known. This is one of the extremely important digestive enzymes that helps to rebalance the gut.
These hydrolytic enzymes break down glycosidic bonds in chitin.

🍃Another important enzyme is protease. This proteolytic enzyme, peptidase or proteinase is a type of enzyme that functions mainly to help us digest different kinds of proteins. They break down the bonds by a process known as hydrolysis and convert proteins into smaller chains called peptides or even smaller units called amino acids.

🍃Peptizyme-SP®(serrapeptase) is a powerful systemic enzyme that supports the body’s response to inflammation and the respiratory and sinus systems. This unique activity of Peptizyme SP’s enteric-coated serrapeptase supports normal fibrin metabolism, blood viscosity and blood flow. Serrapeptase supports healthy inflammatory response by reducing metabolic inflammation, usually an asymptomatic inflammatory process in response to stress, improper nutrition and other environmental issues. In addition, there is evidence of inhibition of C-reactive protein, a marker of inflammation that has been linked to cardiovascular health.

Probio5 has an antioxidant blend that helps strength the immune system with Vitamin C, B and grape seed extract.
There is no other probiotic out there that includes 5 strains of probiotics that are very important for gut health, supports the immune system with the antioxidant blend and helps digestion and breaking down “bad” organisms with the digestive enzyme blend!

Are you getting enough magnesium?

The answer to less disease in the world isn't more medications. The answer is having a body that's equipped and ready to ward off disease. Health begins at the cellular level. We have to flood our tissues with adequate amounts of oxygen and create an alkaline environment in the bowel while getting toxins moved outta there! Those disease causing cells that can't survive in a well-oxygenated & alkaline body won't wanna stick around, and that means fewer toxins having a party in your body.

If you don't yet know the importance of adequate daily amounts of magnesium, please do yourself a favor and read up on it! If your body is deficient in magnesium, there are over 350 biochemical reactions that either will not occur at all or will occur very inefficiently.

What causes magnesium deficiency?
mental stress
physical stress
coffee
sugar
high sodium diet
alcohol
cola type sodas
tobacco
high perspiration
medical drugs of all types
low thyroid
chronic pain
diuretics
a high carbohydrate diet and
a high calcium diet

A slight deficiency and you will notice slight depression and lack of well being. The body is saying, “Help, I’m in trouble.” You start getting headaches, pain in the lower back and stiff tight muscles, particularly in the back.

If you are ignoring these messages, you have not learned to read and decipher them. You'll end up seeking professional advice and…well, you know what they advise. MEDICATIONS, which only serve to exasperate the issues.

Plexus BioCleanse is a great source of oxygenated magnesium.

Hemp Seeds and Chia Seeds

Chia and hemp are both packed with healthy vitamins, minerals and fiber. 

Chia Seeds
A one-ounce (two tablespoon) serving of chia seeds contains four grams of protein and 11 grams of dietary fiber. That’s over 40 percent of your daily fiber needs, and those two tablespoons only add 137 calories to your day.  Like most seeds, chia seeds are high in fat, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Healthy fats, like those found in seeds, nuts and avocado, are essential for health.  It’s just a matter of moderation.

Chia seeds are also a good source of calcium and phosphorus, with 18 percent of your daily calcium needs and 27 percent of your daily phosphorous in a serving. Phosphorous  works with calcium to build healthy, strong bones an teeth, so chia seeds are a great food to eat for dental and bone health.
 They’re also a very good source of manganese, an antioxidant that supports healthy metabolism, bone health and wound healing. A serving of chia provides 30 percent of your daily manganese. This is important to note, because it is possible to get too much manganese. If you’re taking a manganese supplement, chia seeds may not be the best dietary choice for you.

Hemp Seeds
Two tablespoons of hemp seeds provide 10 grams of protein and four percent of your daily fiber needs. Like chia seeds, hemp seeds are high in fat (13 grams per serving).
Hemp does not provide any calcium, but unlike chia, it is rich in iron. One serving delivers 15 percent of your daily iron requirement. It also gives you 45 percent of your daily magnesium, another mineral essential to bone health. That means that both chia and hemp seeds help support healthy bones in different ways.

Hemp seeds contain three times as much zinc as chia seeds. In that one-ounce serving, hemp seeds give you 21 percent of your zinc requirements for the day. Zinc is an important mineral, but it is also possible to take too much zinc. If you’re taking zinc supplements, including many over-the-counter immune support supplements, make sure you’re not overdoing it in the zinc department.

I use both of these seeds almost daily.  Oatmeal, smoothie, salad...etc.  As with almost everything, moderation is key.  



 


Nutritional information resource: SELFNutritionData.
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Candida Yeast Symptoms

Here are some tips on how to recognize a yeast infection:

Symptoms can be particularly worse in damp, or moldy places or weather that is damp, humid or rainy.

Candida sufferers may appear anti-social or develop “people or relationship allergies”; some may have fewer friends than a healthier person would have as they become increasingly reactive to foods and their environment over time.

May appear anxious and talkative. Some, especially when chronic, are not the easiest of people to get along with.

Commonly have have fever, sinus and asthma.  Anyone who has been using an oral (inhaled) steroid should be considered as having a yeast infection.

May be an extremist perfectionist or addictive in their behavioral, dietary and lifestyle patterns.

Some candida patients only eat at home, or eat out rarely. Chronic candida sufferers have problems eating out and react to foods, preferring to stay at home and eat in.

May feel lousy all over; their quality of life can be poor, even after many different types of treatment.

The cause can’t be established – both by the conventional doctor and by the natural medicine professional, especially if there are digestive problems.

May be taking multiple skin and digestive drugs at the same time.

May  be taking Diazepam, Prozac, Zanax or another drug to treat depression or anxiety. Because the doctor couldn’t find any cause and felt the problem was in the patient’s head rather than in their digestive system. 

Have had a history of multiple rounds of antibiotics. Suspect any antibiotic prescribed patient to have candida, many typically have and especially after they have been treated multiple times. In most all cases, these patients are completely overlooked and develop candida as a consequence. Some sensitive patients have never been well since taking only round of an antibiotic, even if it was prescribed twenty years ago.

Suspect candida in any person who was treated years ago for acne after 6 – 12 months on an antibiotic.

Typically allergic to some of the most common foods such as dairy products (milk in particular), bananas, eggs, breads/gluten, peanuts, oranges, corn, and pineapple.

Candida patients can be the ones who especially buy those “hypo-allergenic’ cleaning aids because they react to all conventional cleaning products. They may also buy special cosmetics or make-up because they have found that their skin reacts to just about everything.

Often intolerant to perfumes, odors, fumes, fabric shop odors, cut grass, cats, dogs or other animals, tobacco smoke, chemicals such as pesticides, herbicides, fly sprays, smog, molds, dust mites, dust, pollen, and potentially any other airborne substances.

Feel unreal or spaced out for absolutely no know medical or psychiatric reason.

Candida cases are those GI or digestive system cases that just can’t seem to get right, in spite of everything tried.  Tried the FODMAP diet, paleo diet, Blood-Type diet, Atkins diet, Keto diet, South Beach diet, GAPS diet, or any one of fifty different kinds of diets.   Within weeks things started to go downhill again. Suspect this person to have a chronic candida yeast infection, dysbiosis, parasites, etc.

May have several different products to solve digestive problems, this could range from just a pro-biotic and a few parasite, liver or stomach products right up to three dozen or more products targeted at many different symptoms they will have be experiencing over the months or years.

Have gone through stages of feeling reasonably fine, thinking  their health is finally turning the corner, only to discover that within days or weeks they begin to feel terrible all over again. Suspect candida if there are constant relapses.

Strong carbohydrate craving, or even a “subconscious preference” for a food like chocolate, biscuits, sweets/candy, ice cream, pastry or cakes, etc. Suspect candida.

Strong sugar cravings, especially after the evening meal. This can be a real red flag for you, and in some cases can point you straight towards the cause – a yeast infection.

Received chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy for cancer many years ago and has never been well since.

A woman who has a long history of taking the birth control pill or has had multiple pregnancies.

A person with a long history of taking a steroid medication like cortisone, prednisone, hydrocortisone or other anti-inflammatory or immune-suppressive steroidal treatments.

A female patient who is frequently troubled by abdominal pain (undiagnosable), vaginal infections, premenstrual tension, menstrual irregularities, menstrual pains, pain or discomfort during sex, a loss of interest in sex.

A male patient who is troubled with jock itch, prostatitis or impotence.

Persistently troubled by athlete’s foot or a fungal infection of the toenails (thickening, discoloration or splitting).

Heartburn, arthritis, hemorrhoids bronchitis, asthmatic, sinus, ear/nose or throat.


Do not be fooled, all probiotics are NOT created equally!  Stay tuned for a blog post coming soon about this very topic.

Poop Facts

Here are some fun poop facts for you



Did you know that 80% of Americans struggle with constipation at some point?

The average American only has between 2-4 bowel movements per WEEK and is 70,000 bowel movements short in their lifetime.

America now has the highest rate of bowel disease in the World


Did you know you that you should go after every meal or AT LEAST once a day! How many of you can say you do that?

Did you know that one of the reasons weight loss/diets fail is because toxins remain in the body?
 Your body tries to protect itself because of all the toxins in your body and won't let go of any fat.

Did you know that 75% of your poop is water? DRINK YOUR WATER PEOPLE! The remaining 25%...1/3 is from fibers our body find indigestible. 1/3 is composed of dead bacteria. 1/3 is a mixture of fats, inorganic salts, mucus, dead cells, and live bacteria.

Just ONE cubic inch of USDA Grade-A beef contains over 1000 parasites. These parasites typically don't harm you if you are having 2-3 bowel movements every day, but if you're not, their larvae can hatch, latch on to your intestinal walls and live inside you, wreaking havoc on your digestive system. Uh- Gross!

Up to 80% of your immune function stems from gut health. EIGHTY PERCENT. Hippocrates said
"All disease begins in the gut." If it starts there, it could END there.

The longest poop record was 26 feet 

The average person spends 10 months of their life on the toilet

If you are not eliminating 2-3 times every single day, I have a possible solution for you that comes with a 60-day money back guarantee, no matter how you buy. Private message me, text me, email me...you get the idea.

What goes in MUST come out!

Don't go cheap with your health

I am all about finding ways to save money on products I purchase. I love Aldi, WalMart, Dollar General and thrift stores. However, not when it comes to my health. I only have one body and it is something I no longer scrimp on. I have decided to make ME a priority and invest in myself.
It is also so very important not to get sucked into thinking a product is healthy just because it uses the eye catching right words. Remember....Peeps are gluten free



Fit and Active
6g fat
24g carbs
19g sugar
10g protein

P96
1g fat
4g carbs
0g sugar
15g protein

Take the time to look at labels and ingredients. If sugar is in the first few ingredients, put that package right back on the shelf.
Are you ready to begin the discussion about prioritizing you? Let's talk.

Water intake

Who's drinking their recommended water intake?! Half your body weight in ounces (up to 100 ounces) is what is suggested every single day to rid your body of fat and toxins!

Did you know? ... Glucose cannot leave the body without a water molecule attached via urination. Thirst is your body's cue for help in removing excess glucose. Drinking water and going to the bathroom are PLAN A to get glucose out of your system.

Plan B? Fat storage. Yep.

So basically, if you don't want to be inconvenienced by frequent bathroom visits you are choosing fat storage.

Drink your water!!!

Also water intake is imperative when you are taking detoxing supplements such as Plexus!
It’s how the toxins leave your body.

If you struggle to get water in. Adding fruit or veggies to it helps so much.  Keep a jug of water in the fridge so it is nice and cold.  Get a new favorite water bottle.  Use a straw.  

Always having some in front of you is key.

Know your ingredients

Knowing what is in your supplements is important. Don't just take anything...and don't just grab the cheapest stuff off the grocery shelf.  Do your research and ensure the ingredients you are putting in your body are not only safe, but know what they are supposed to do. 

🔹️Chromium allows insulin to be used more efficiently. Most people know insulin is needed to regulate our blood sugar but you probably don't know that it is also a fat storing hormone. By controlling your insulin you can allow your body to build muscle and burn fat daily. The main ingredient in Plexus Slim is chromium.

🔹️Probiotics have been shown to affect both your health and athletic performance. Here are just some benefits: Enhanced immune functioning. Improved sleep and less sugar cravings. Improvements of blood lipid levels. Reduced muscle damage and improved muscular recovery. ProBio5 is a probiotic unlike any other that actually breaks through the exoskeleton of the yeast in your gut.

🔹️Magnesium plays a number of roles in the body, being required for more than 325 enzymatic reactions, including those involved in the synthesis of fat, protein and nucleic acids, neurological activity, muscular contraction and relaxation, cardiac activity and bone metabolism. The main ingredient in plexus BioCleanse is magnesium.

🔹️Omega supplements provide various health benefits which include a reduced risk of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, as well as anti-inflammatory properties, and enhanced brain and joint function. They also have muscle-building and fat-loss benefits for athletes.  MegaX is an amazing omega supplement that uses plants as their source of omegas instead of fish. No fish burps!

🔹️Multivitamins: For the human body to complete all the tasks it has in a normal day, it must be given a wide and complex variety of vital nutrients. Combine these with the power of aloe to increase vitamin absorption and you have a supercharged multivitamin. XFactor+ is a patented multivitamin that actually has aloe Vera in it which allows your body to heal itself from the inside out and also helps your body absorb vitamins up to 300% better! And it's fully methylated!

Natural Detox Bath

I love to soak in the tub.  Soft music, candlelight, glass of water and me alone with my thoughts to relax.   A great way to either begin or end the day.

However, I also enjoy a good hot detox bath as well.  It is hot, I sweat, I drink a lot of water and I rid my body of all kinds of yucky stuff that makes me unhealthy.  It can be used as a preventative to illness or a way to shorten the life of the illness.  There is so much sickness going around right now, anything we can do to help ourselves naturally is a step in the right direction. 

A detox bath is also very beneficial after working out as it calms the body and helps reduce inflammation, making less discomfort in the joints and muscles.

My detox is:

1-2 Cups Epsom salt

1-2 Cups Baking soda  (Aluminum free!!)

Make the water as hot as you can deal with.  Pour ingredients in and stir well.  Drink plenty of water before, during and after the soak to help from becoming dehydrated as well as helping to remove toxins.  Pull the shower curtain closed to keep the heat in...you want to sweat!   Soak for 30 minutes.  Rinse in a cooler shower afterwards.

The reason water as hot as can be tolerated is typically used is because this initially draws toxins to the surface of the skin.  Then, as the water gradually cools down, the toxins are pulled into the water via the principle of osmosis – the weak energy from the cooling water draws from the strong energy from the body heated up initially by the very hot water. 

Using an exfoliating  cloth will also help to remove the toxins from the skin after soaking.

*A detox bath can leave you very relaxed and maybe even sleepy* 

Epsom salt is actually a naturally occurring pure mineral compound of magnesium and sulfate.

Studies have shown that magnesium and sulfate are both readily absorbed through the skin, making Epsom salt baths an easy and ideal way to enjoy the amazing health benefits.

According to the Epsom Salt Industry Council, a simple soak is beneficial to heart and circulatory health, can lower blood pressure, helps ease muscle pain and eliminates harmful substances from the body. It also improves nerve function by encouraging proper regulation of electrolytes.

Baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate, provides a naturally alkaline substance with a reputation for helping to remove toxins.  Yep, this is the same stuff you use in baking and to freshen your refrigerator.

The baking soda helps to detoxify and alkalize your body.  You should also notice a softness of your skin.

Another way to detox is with Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV). 
Add 1-2 cups to a very warm bath and soak for 30 minutes.   It is very important that you do not mix the ACV with the epsom salt and baking soda.  One bath is alkaline and the ACV bath is acidic.  The two will fight against each other.

 - Fungus fighter

ACV helps clear up quite a few pesky skin conditions, including fungus and bacteria that like to settle on your skin. Your regular soap or body wash won’t always kill these unwanted guests.

- Sunburn soother 
 Not only will it soothe the painful sunburn, but it may also help you heal faster so you can continue to enjoy sunny afternoons.

- Body odor
Admit it, we all occasionally suffer from the stinky and sometimes embarrassing stench of body odor. Slathering on more deodorant is not the answer. In a promising environment that is warm and slightly moist, bacteria tends to mix with your natural sweat.
This combination doesn’t bode well for those of us who like to smell our best. Over time, bacteria buildup in places with these criteria, such as your armpits, start letting off that odiferous smell. Bathing in AVC can help get rid of this bacteria backup and ward off against stink, by creating a less hospitable home for future odor.

- Healthy hair
ACV works wonders as a hair detox. The acid in the vinegar helps strip off the oily residue that builds up on your hair, restoring its natural shine.  It also keeps your hair soft, supple and even prevents split ends and reduces dandruff.

-  Friend to your feet
Feet can be gross. They stink, sweat and sometimes grow strange things on them. Our feet are often abused and neglected.  Not only does this amazing vinegar help reduce that unseemly odor, but it can also even eliminate warts and athlete’s foot!

- Joint pain relief
You stand up, your back hurts, kneel to pick something off the ground, and your knees creak and groan. If you suffer from joint pain, ACV may help.

An ACV bath draws excess uric acid out of the body. Uric acid is created when the body breaks down substances called purines in certain foods and drinks. Most uric acid is eliminated via the kidneys in the urine, but some folks such as those with gout can have issues with excess levels. 

I would recommend a detox bath at least twice a week and an ACV bath once a week.  I cannot stress how important it is to drink lots of water before/during/after this process and avoid alcohol and caffeine.