Holiday Trimming Tips

Show off an Xtremely fit new you for the holidays with my Holiday Magic!

It's that time of year again, Thanksgiving, holiday parties and an abundance of not-so-healthy indulgences. How can you stay on your healthy eating plan and still have a good time? It’s all about preparation and mindfulness.

Here are a few other tips for keeping off the "extra padding":

• Snack on some peanuts or string cheese and whole grain crackers. The mix of protein and fiber will mean that you can arrive at the party content, not starved. That means you won’t eat as much.
• Control your choices by bringing a healthy dish.
• Once you’re at the party, watch the booze and stick to water first and then wine spritzers so that you won’t make poor food choices based on the fact that your inhibitions are lowered.
• Don’t be the first person at the party – the food will be at it’s best in terms of temperature, taste and look so arrive a little later when the buffet doesn’t look so hot anymore.
• Use small plates and don’t stack your food on top of one another.
• Be mindful – that means think before putting that 5th pig in a blanket in your mouth. Ask yourself, do you really want it? Are you still hungry?
• Reject the take home plate and if your host insists, dispose of it before walking in the front door. Ideally throw it in a dumpster on the way home or in your garbage trash but by no means let it enter your kitchen!

I plan to combine these tips with my Holiday Magic program.

What's that you ask?

It's a combination of our Cleanse & Burn program and the Trimbolic. The best part, there are very few dietary restrictions! This is perfect if you want to lose a few pounds over the holidays or just keep off the 7-15 pounds that people tend to pack on at the end of the year!


DIRECTIONS:

• Use Slim ‘N UP! Xtreme and Reneú as directed.
• Use Trimbolic as directed before each meal & before holiday parties.
• Eat sensibly (avoid fried foods, bread and sugar).
• Drink 6-8 glasses of water per day.

Contact me for more information on this special promotion or order from from my FirstFitness Nutrition website.

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Tip content by Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RD, LD

Weight loss solutions...

...just in time for summer

When you partner with us, we are here to guide you every step of the way, over the phone, through text, social media like Facebook and Twitter, email and one-on-one consultations.

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Summertime Magic - Lose weight without dieting

Show off an Xtremely fit new YOU this Summer without dieting!

The next few months will be filled with pool parties, barbecues and vacations! How can you stay on your healthy eating plan and still have a good time? It’s all about preparation and mindfulness.

This program is a combination of our Cleanse & Burn program and the Trimbolic. The best part, there are very few dietary restrictions! This is perfect if you want to lose a few pounds over the summer or just keep off the extra pounds that people tend to pack on during vacations!

DIRECTIONS:
• Use Slim ‘N UP! Xtreme and Reneú as directed.
• Use Trimbolic as directed before each meal & before summertime parties.
• Eat sensibly (avoid fried foods, bread and sugar).
• Drink 6-8 glasses of water per day.

The Cost of Prevention...

..."Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much," -- Luke 16:10

On our weekly corporate Business Overview conference call, Staci Wallace mentioned that with the passing of the new health care reform, many doctor's offices are turning to "wellness" as a solution. Finally!! we are looking at prevention over prescriptions!

Often when I talk to people about wellness, weight loss and preventing disease using our all natural products, one of the first questions that comes up is "How much does it cost?".

I want us to look at the cost relative to other programs as well as relative to what the alternative can cost.

The likelihood of contracting heart disease, diabetes, and other health issues can be directly impacted by the choices we make every day. What we eat or drink, what we don't eat, our level of mobility, the medications we take, smoking, drinking, our stress levels... you get the idea.

The costs associated with preventable chronic issues are staggering. Obese people, for example, spend a third more than fit people on health services and three-quarters more on medications, according to Rand Health. Exercise and diet are keys to avoiding high blood pressure and heart disease, which together account for average annual out-of-pocket costs of $606, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. My mom works in a pharmacy and just this morning she told me that a single insulin prescription could cost $186 or more!

So, I think its safe to say that the cost of being overweight is as much as an early death.

So where do you start with "prevention"?

Since 67% of Americans are overweight and 30% of them are obese, I'd say weight loss is a need for the majority. I recently read a study where medication costs were cut in half for people who lost an average of 33 lbs.

There's no shortage of options when it comes to weight-loss programs. The key is finding a program that fits your lifestyle and budget.

Let's look at a few that are popular today.

Suddenly Slim! Xtreme

Average weight loss: 10 lbs in 10 days – up to 30 lbs in 1 month.
Cost of losing 30 pounds: $109.95 + shipping ~ $3.67 per day; menu items are everyday things you purchase in your local grocery store already. Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back.

Jenny Craig

Average weight loss: 1 to 2 pounds per week
Cost of losing 30 pounds: $399 or $359 (if paid upfront), Then, there's the cost of food. The prepackaged foods generally cost $12 to $18 per day, or $84 to $126 per week.

NutriSystem

Average weight loss:1 to 3 pounds per week
Cost of losing 30 pounds: $1,199.80, including all food, except fresh fruits, vegetables and dairy. week It's cheaper to sign up for the Auto-Delivery Savings program (the food keeps coming until you cancel it), which costs $299.95, including shipping, per month.

Weight Watchers

Average weight loss: 1 to 2 pounds per week
Cost of losing 30 pounds: Registration is between $15 and $20, depending on location. Weekly meeting fees range from about $10 to $15, again, location-dependent. The standard monthly plan for Weight Watchers Online costs $46.90 the first month and $16.95 for subsequent months. $214.80 to $299.80, depending on location, or $97.75 online, not including food.

The Zone Diet

Average weight loss: 8 to10 pounds per month.
Cost of losing 30 pounds: The 30-day "Chef Selected" plan will cost $39.99 a day plus a shipping charge of $3 for customers in most cities & $10 for those in other areas. Two weeks costs $44.99 per day plus shipping. $3,869 to $5,159, which includes $3 a day for delivery.

Still not certain about making an investment in your health? Listen to these testimonies from real people:



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Data found at moneycentral.msn.com in an article reported and written by Sheyna Steiner and Rose Raymond for Bankrate.com. Michelle Warren contributed to this article

Meet my friend Sue...

... I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. -- John 10:10 (NKJV)

This is my friend Sue from Syracuse, New York. I met Sue in Las Vegas. We were partners in a "Dream Big" training session by Marcia Mathis.

Sue is an amazing lady with a genuine heart. She is one of many amazing people I have been introduced to in FirstFitness.

"Sue has lost a total of 110 pounds with Suddenly Slim Xtreme, 58 total inches and counting. She started out as a size 22 and is, today, a size 12. Recently, she fit into a size 10 pair of jeans!"

At convention, Sue won the Victory Award. You see, she has also received a clean bill of health from
her doctor.

"In June of 1983, Sue was diagnosed with Guillain–Barré syndrome (GBS), an auto-immune disorder affecting the peripheral nervous system. At the time, she was going for her masters in opera performance. The disease paralyzed her body for three months, including her vocal chords, and she was left with limited to no nerve function.

In January of 2010, Sue began a 3-week “rapid rehab” program, which included Zavita, RejüvaCel and 2AEP. On day 20 of taking the products, something wonderful happened; Sue actually experienced a reflex from hot water, her first in 27 years! Susan now celebrates living a life of wellness each day!" -- from FirstFitness News.

I am proud to be a part of a company that can help people like Sue rediscover life... abundant life!!

Ahhhh, sweet summertime....

...its like magic!

Show off an Xtremely fit new YOU this Summer with Xtreme Cleanse and Burn and Trimbolic. Lose weight without dieting!

The next few months will be filled with pool parties, barbecues and vacations! How can you stay on your healthy eating plan and still have a good time? It’s all about preparation and mindfulness.

Start with this Summertime Magic program!

What's that you ask?

It's a combination of our Cleanse & Burn program and the Trimbolic. The best part, there are very few dietary restrictions! This is perfect if you want to lose a few pounds over the summer or just keep off the extra pounds that people tend to pack on during vacations!

DIRECTIONS:
• Use Slim ‘N UP! Xtreme and Reneú as directed.
• Use Trimbolic as directed before each meal & before summertime parties.
• Eat sensibly (avoid fried foods, bread and sugar).
• Drink 6-8 glasses of water per day.


Here are a few other tips for keeping off the "extra padding" from Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RD, LD:

* Snack on some peanuts or string cheese and whole grain crackers. The mix of protein and fiber will mean that you can arrive at the party content, not starved. That means you won’t eat as much.

* Control your choices by bringing a healthy dish.

* Once you’re at the party, watch the booze and stick to water first and then wine spritzers so that you won’t make poor food choices based on the fact that your inhibitions are lowered.

* Don’t be the first person at the party – the food will be at it’s best in terms of temperature, taste and look so arrive a little later when the buffet doesn’t look so hot anymore.

* Use small plates and don’t stack your food on top of one another.

* Be mindful – that means think before putting that 5th pig in a blanket in your mouth. Ask yourself, do you really want it? Are you still hungry?

* Reject the take home plate and if your host insists, dispose of it before walking in the front door. Ideally throw it in a dumpster on the way home or in your garbage trash but by no means let it enter your kitchen!

Don't forget your SPN Rehydration to beat the heat!

To order, go to my FirstFitness Website.

Click here for the details on SPN ENERGY!!

An ounce of prevention...

With Memorial Day coming up and knowing that many of you are very weight conscious especially at this time of year when the sun is out and you are beach, river or pool bound, I thought it was a great time to share this article from Dr. Ellan Duke.

Tips for a Healthy Holiday

Ahhhhhhh... a holiday. Time for some rest and relaxation. Time to unwind. Time to get away from it all, at least for a little while. Quality time with your significant other, family and/or friends. Time to pack on the pounds? Not necessarily!

Want to do it differently this year? Time away from your daily routine doesn't have to mean automatic weight gain. Too many of us justify poor eating choices and food/drink excesses with the all too common, "But I'm on holiday!"

There are many healthy options to choose from wherever you go - you just need to be mindful of them. Here are a few suggestions:

• If there's a buffet, don't make a repeat trip. Fill your plate with fruits and vegetables and then add other choices. Beware those cream sauces - try to keep it light!
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• You're not in your childhood home... you don't have to eat everything to get some dessert. Eat slowly and remember that it takes 20 minutes for your brain to get the signal from your stomach that it's full. If you eat until you feel full, you've eaten too much.
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• Sipping umbrella drinks on the beach or by the pool is certainly tempting, but alcohol contains a lot of sugary calories. Beer and wine have lower calorie counts and are better choices, in moderation.
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• Why are desserts always so plentiful? Make them a special once-in-awhile treat, choose fruit, or split it with someone.
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• Find out if the hotel has an exercise room. Cruise ships tend to have fantastic exercise facilities. Be sure to pack some shoes to exercise in. Take long walks and take in the local scenery.
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• Don't be afraid to ask for menu substitutions. Substitute steamed veggies for french fries or mashed potatoes. Avoid fried foods the best you can.
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• Bring along some high-fiber snacks. Nuts, granola, and multi-grain crackers are good snack choices and they don't need to be kept cold.
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• Ask for low-calorie/low fat menu choices. Ask about local restaurants that feature healthy food choices.
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• Drink plenty of water (bottled, depending on where you go). Have it served with lemon or a "splash" of cranberry juice for some refreshing flavor.
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• Consider half-portions if they're available on the menu. If not, decide to eat only half of whatever is put before you and take the rest with you.

A new, relaxing environment can be a time when you try different foods and rest. But if you follow some of these suggestions, you can maintain your "before" weight and save yourself a "post-holiday" diet!

Now, if you're not quite ready for your bathing suit, I can help you lose up to 10 lbs by Memorial Day! You can always pack some Trimbolic or Gone for Good in your bag too!

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When you RSVP to this invite on Facebook as 'Attending' or 'Maybe', you will get a follow-up email or call to confirm. We need to know you are attending to make sure we have enough materials, resources and lunch!

Blessed in Business...

"...for it is light that makes everything visible. This is why it is said: "Wake up, O sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you." Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil." - Ephesians 5:14-16 NIV

Wow! This is a busy and exciting month for us! Our business has been truly blessed. We had our best month ever in March and our team is really growing. We are helping more people help more people and that is truly what this is all about for us!

Here's what we'll be doing this month. We'd love for you to join us!

10 Day Challenge

• APRIL 9th - 18th
• You Can Correct 5 Major Body Chemistry Issues In 10 Days:
  1. Blood Sugar
  2. Toxicity Level
  3. Bacteria and Parasites
  4. Body pH Levels
  5. Burn that Fat

Jason & I want you to join us for a 10 Day Challenge!

Jason wants to lose a few more pounds before he hits the gym again! I want to cleanse and detoxify my body after four months of eating things I know aren't healthy! BUT MOST OF ALL WE WANT TO HELP AND ENCOURAGE YOU!

The Challenge begins on Friday, April 9th and runs for 10 days, ending on April 18th. Everyone who participates in the Challenge will be registered to win a FREE Box of our NEW SPN Energy!

Annual Strawberry Festival

• APRIL 17th & 18th
  
• 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  
• 100 W Call Street
  
  Starke, FL

The 12th Annual Bradford County Strawberry Festival will be held in the Historic Downtown Area of Starke, Florida on April 17 & 18, 2010.

One of the areas largest downtown street festivals celebrating our local succulent strawberries. Lots of games, prizes, food, music, antique cars, vendors and of course STRAWBERRIES! Come and enjoy with your family and see why they say the berries around here are "the sweetest this side of heaven!"

My team will be there offering 3 Day Weight Loss Samples for just $5! You can lose 3 lbs or more in just 3 days! Come by and see us!

Business Opportunity Invitation

• APRIL 30th - MAY 2nd
• Spring Hill, FL
  
• Featuring:
  * Crown Presidential Directors: Matthew & Debra Phillips
  * Diamond Presidential Directors: Cheryl & Paul Vanscoter
• 20 year old company
• Check back for more details

This is an event for serious entrepreneurs looking to change their own lives and the lives of others! If you would like to start making $300-500 or more a month part-time while helping others lose weight and improve their health, please consider joining us in Spring Hill at the end of the month.

Friday, will be the Business Opportunity Invitation Event - This is an opportunity for prospective business partners to learn more about FirstFitness & how to become a part of this revolutionary company! You'll learn how our products and income opportunity are changing the lives of so many people!

Saturday, will be a day of Intense Business Training for all distributors - FREE - 9am -2pm with the top leaders in FirstFitness!

"I went past the field of the sluggard, past the vineyard of the man who lacks judgment; thorns had come up everywhere, the ground was covered with weeds, and the stone wall was in ruins. I applied my heart to what I observed and learned a lesson from what I saw: A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest- and poverty will come on you like a bandit and scarcity like an armed man." - Proverbs 24:30-34

Can you help me?

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As I mentioned in a previous post, things have just taken off in my FirstFitness business and it has been a real blessing to me and my family. I have been in the top 3 for New Directors nationwide for the last 3 months, #6 for team building last month and have even earned a trip to Las Vegas next month!! (Yay me!)

I am currently looking to build my business and earn a 7-day Western Caribbean Cruise for 2 and qualify to drive a free Mercedes Benz provided by the company!! I know that sounds crazy but it's true!

To reach these two goals, I seriously need your help! I am looking to hold 10 Product Tastings between now and March 1st.

A Product Tasting is a very simple gathering of 8 or more friends and family who might be interested in improving their health by losing weight and increasing their energy. I simply need you to invite your friends and I will do the rest!

In exchange for your willingness to help me, I will give you a FREE 30-Day Xtreme Cleanse & Burn program, which is $82.90 in absolutely FREE product!!

Additionally, when you schedule a tasting, you will get a FREE 3-Day Weight Loss Sample!

If you can help me, please call me or email me ASAP! I promise you will not regret it and your friends & family will love you for introducing them to these FABULOUS products!

Dear friend, I hope all is well with you and that you are as healthy in body as you are strong in spirit. - 3 John 1:2

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Get Ready to Party with Holiday Magic!

Show off an Xtremely fit new YOU for the holidays with Xtreme Cleanse and Burn and Trimbolic. Lose weight without dieting during the holiday season.

The next 3 weekends will be filled with holiday parties and most of those parties won’t have the healthiest food options to nosh on. How can you stay on your healthy eating plan and still have a good time? It’s all about preparation and mindfulness.

Start with our new Holiday Magic program introduced by Dr. Eileen Silva last night!

What's that you ask?

It's a combination of our New Cleanse & Burn program and the Trimbolic. The best part, there are very few dietary restrictions! This is perfect if you want to lose a few pounds over the holidays or just keep off the 7-15 pounds that people tend to pack on at the end of the year!

DIRECTIONS:
• Use Slim ‘N UP! Xtreme and Reneú as directed.
• Use Trimbolic as directed before each meal & before holiday parties.
• Eat sensibly (avoid fried foods, bread and sugar).
• Drink 6-8 glasses of water per day.

This is the season of giving, so I am adding this to my Get Renewed Now special! That means you can save 20% when you purchase the Holiday Magic package before December 31st!

Here are a few other tips for keeping off the "extra padding":

• Snack on some peanuts or string cheese and whole grain crackers. The mix of protein and fiber will mean that you can arrive at the party content, not starved. That means you won’t eat as much.


• Control your choices by bringing a healthy dish.


• Once you’re at the party, watch the booze and stick to water first and then wine spritzers so that you won’t make poor food choices based on the fact that your inhibitions are lowered.


• Don’t be the first person at the party – the food will be at it’s best in terms of temperature, taste and look so arrive a little later when the buffet doesn’t look so hot anymore.


• Use small plates and don’t stack your food on top of one another.


• Be mindful – that means think before putting that 5th pig in a blanket in your mouth. Ask yourself, do you really want it? Are you still hungry?


• Reject the take home plate and if your host insists, dispose of it before walking in the front door. Ideally throw it in a dumpster on the way home or in your garbage trash but by no means let it enter your kitchen!

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Tip content by Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RD, LD