Today, I found out that I have Type 2 Diabetes. . .
I'm just gonna let that sink in for a bit. . .
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Just me.... doctor appointment
Striped long sleeve shirt, black knit vest, leopard scarf for contrast, Banana Republic boot cut jeans, Target suede wedge booties.
Just me... Going to dinner
Camouflage pants, chambray shirt, leather jacket, leopard scarf, suede wedge booties
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Risks to Weight Loss Surgery
There is no dearth of various ways that are very effective for losing weight but some of the people who try to get rid of over-weight through weight-loss surgery may have to face the critical circumstances. There are numerous side effects of this kind of surgery.
You can use several other ways of losing weight like using some herbal supplements and routine exercise but you should keep in mind that this weight-loss surgery can be very harmful for your health. Some people get too much anxious about their over weight and sometimes they take the wrong decision of this kind of surgery. The people, who are not aware of this surgery, don’t pay attention on its negative affects. However, there are some people who are not aware of the real meanings of this kind surgery. Such people are not required to get worried because this article is going to help them in the right way.
Weight-loss surgery is a medical process that particularly entails making some changes in the small intestine and stomach. In this surgery, the size of stomach I reduced by removing a part of this and this results into low digestion of food. Due to removal of an important part of stomach, a normal person can digest a restrictive amount of food. Due to this surgery, a person feels full easily and don’t eat much food but it is never good to cut off some important part of your body. There are several side effects of this surgery. I have met with a person who undergoes this particular surgery and he told me that it was the worst decision of his life. This operation has completely ruined his life because now he has several stomach problems due to which he has to take too many pills every day.
Other kinds of surgery like the Malabsorptive surgery involve small intestine. Small intestine occupies the quantity of food that is digested and through weight-loss surgery; the size of small intestine is normally reduced. It can be very harmful for the concerned person. It should be an upper priority of every person who is facing the over weight problem then he/she should not experience this kind of surgery. There are many fantastic ways that are very much effective for the purpose of losing weight. You can take some kind of herbal weight loss pills or can use the weight loss supplements.
You can easily reduce your over weight by using such kind of herbal supplements and pills. There different kinds of exercises that are very effective in this regard. You can join some physical gym in order to reduce your fat. There are many great health professionals who can guide you in best way. You can easily transform your fat body into a smart and slim one. There is no need to even think about weight-loss surgery when such fantastic ways exist and can be followed easily. You should consult with some authentic doctor before going for some particular treatment in order to reduce you’re over weight.
by Aree Bettermann on 9/09/2012
Re-cycling an Old Sweater
Sorting through my closet I found several sweaters n vests I don't wear anymore. Instead of donating, which I know people could use, I decided to redistribute in my own way.... Make a hat n mittens. I just traced my hands, cut n pinned. Then found one of my husbands beanies n traced it for my snug little hat.
Just me...running errands
Denim chambray, chocolate cardigan from Express, chocolate fleece leggings with riding boots; pink boot socks & braided gold belt for pops of color.
How to Be a man
1. Play a sport. It will teach you how to win honorably, lose gracefully, respect authority, work with others, manage your time and stay out of trouble. And maybe even throw or catch.
2. You will set the tone for the sexual relationship, so don't take something away from her that you can't give back.
3. Use careful aim when you pee.Somebody's got to clean that up, you know.
4. Save money when you're young because you're going to need it someday.
5. Allow me to introduce you to the dishwasher, oven, washing machine, iron, vacuum, mop and broom. Now please go use them.
6. Pray and be a spiritual leader.
7. Don't ever be a bullyand don't ever start a fight, but if some idiot clocks you, please defend yourself.
8. Your knowledge and education is something that nobody can take away from you.
9. Treat women kindly. Forever is a long time to live alone and it's even longer to live with somebody who hates your guts.
10. Take pride in your appearance.
11. Be strong and tender at the same time.
12. A woman can do everything that you can do. This includes her having a successful career and you changing diapers at 3 A.M.Mutual respect is the key to a good relationship.
13. "Yes ma'am" and "yes sir"still go a long way.
14. The reason that they're called "private parts"is because they're "private". Please do not scratch them in public.
15. Peer pressure is a scary thing.Be a good leader and others will follow.
16. Bringing her flowers for no reason is always a good idea.
17. Be patriotic.
18. Potty humor isn't the only thing that's humorous.
19. Please choose your spouse wisely. My daughter-in-law will be the gatekeeper for me spending time with you and my grandchildren.
20. Remember to call your mother
because I might be missing you.
Who Knew? Home Remedies That Work
Vinegar, baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, Listerine, all home remedies to cure and clean.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Personal Testimony
Over the past weekend I had to make a trip to the ER. Everything is ok. I just had an attack of the head. :-)
On the Great news part: my body's ph balance is perfect, I've no acidity; I owe this good fortune to my Greens! It seems I just need to get rid of my tension/stress. Confianza here I come! and my weight is perfect- Fat Fighters!
I had to share this personal testimony. I've been on the It Works! Journey for over a year and I truly LIVE It Works! the proof is in the goods.
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How to Raise a Son
Where are all the men?At first it was a question only whispered while cleaning up the dinner dishes.Then a few years later spoken right aloud in our living room – this time with even greater emphasis.
Now the young lady practically shouts it (or at least tempted to do so!) and her parents are demanding an answer too. As a matter of fact, it’s become a hot topic in a number of Christian circles. Articles and blog posts all over are asking this same question:
Where are all the men?
I, too, am keenly and personally interested in this question.
Oh, not for myself! I found my own Mr. Right many years ago (or should I say he found me…?). But I know some amazingly lovely…gifted…godly young women who would very much like to marry, but don’t know where the guys have gone.
It’s like the men have vanished, they tell me.
Yikes! So where have all the men gone??
I honestly don’t know.
While not coming up with any brilliant solutions to the dilemma, I’ve arrived at this one conclusion: "I’m firmly committed to raising young men who will someday – Lord willing – be a potential Mr. Right for your darling daughter".
Yes, I have big hopes for each one of our little lads.
I desire for him to grow strong and stand tall
To be ready to love and tenderly care for a wife
To courageously and unashamedly serve His Savior
To walk in such a way that you won’t look over him and be left wondering, Where are all the men?
Now obviously his father’s role is essential for reaching manhood. But what about me? Anything a mama can do to prepare him for this manly calling?
First, I can see him as a man. Even when he‘s yet a boy. And there should be no doubt in anyone’s mind, but especially his mind, that’s the way he’s viewed. Sure, sometimes he’s silly or selfish, but I never want him to feel small. In my eyes, he’s always a big man in the making.
Secondly, I can encourage him to keep pressing forward While not wanting to push him away (love those snuggles and hugs!), I still want to nudge him ahead and not let him hang back and cling to mama.
I’ve noticed that we moms have a tendency to indulge ourselves in the good feeling we get when our little guys need us (we so like to be needed!) and that’s okay in the beginning. But if we want him to increase in independence and stand on his own feet, then we have to eventually give up those good feelings – for the sake of the man. And for the sake of his someday wife.
Lastly, he needs to look less to his mama…and increasingly to his earthly father and His heavenly Father too.
I’m rather surprised how often I hear a mom sharing – no, more like bragging - that her grown-up son still hangs out at home. Or that he continues to call his family every night. Or, that he calls because he “misses her” so much even after he’s married.Okay. I love my sons very much. But if one of them ever called to say he “missed me” after he was married…I think I’d hang up on him! I really would. He can love me – just not “miss his mama”.No, my son’s wife should never have the slightest doubt that she is the ONLY woman in his life. I definitely don’t want him looking back at me; I want him looking forward to her with clear eyes and a pure heart. I want him to be a man in his own right.
A man ready and prepared to take care of your dear daughter.
So, where are all the men?
Not sure, but hoping, by God’s grace, a few more will be out there by the time we’re done here…In His grace,
Lisa Jacobson (Club 31)
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So, what do we need to do to truly build a successful business with It Works©! Global? What do I do? According to our compensation plan:
I find users of the products:Loyal Customers; Find people who want to help us spread the word about these fabulous products and business opportunity: Distributors.
How do we do that?
*We have Wrap Parties
*We Blitz and share our stories
*We wear our 'Sexy Back' Shirts every day!
*Carry Blitz cards with us every day
*We share the Business Plan
We build relationships, learn about people’s NEEDS and DREAMS and help them fulfill their needs and dreams with an IT WORKS© Business!
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Boost Metabolism and Detox Drink
Check It Out: Cucumber, Mint, and Lemon Water!
This water helps detox, enrich, and boost your metabolism! Sounds amazing right...here's how! Cucumbers have around 45 calories with the skin, and about 35 without the skin. They contain:vitamin C (immune system, eye disease, and skin wrinkling), vitamin K (blood clotting and strong bones), vitamin A (vision, immune system, and cell growth), potassium (lower cholesterol and reduces high blood pressure), iron (which mainly includes carrying life-giving oxygen to human blood cells and anemia), calcium(strong bones again). It is also a diuretic which will keep you from holding on to your unwanted water weight! They have lots of fiber and help flush out toxins which is another way it helps you lose weight! Who knew cucumbers had so many benefits.
Lemons are natural energizers. They hydrate, detoxify, and oxygenate the body. They balance PH, keep your skin clear, kick start your digestive system, and help with weight loss.Lemons help treat asthma, colds, coughs, sore throat, diphtheria, the flu, heartburn, liver issues, and fevers. They also contain Calcium, Vitamin C, and potassium.
Mint not only smells good it tastes good and freshens your breath! It will aid in soothing the digestive tract if you are having stomach ache and reduces irritated bowel syndromes. It cleanses the stomach and also clears up skin disorders such as acne. It helps in eliminating toxins from the body and is a cleanser for your blood! Did you know that if you crush the mint before adding it, it can help whiten teeth?
So here is what you do...I drink a gallon a day..I make it the night before so it can sit over night in the fridge and soak up all the vitamins and flavor.
What you need.. This is per gallon of water:
1 Lemon
1/2 a cucumber
handful of fresh mint leaves
Slice the cucumber and lemons into decently thin slices, the more you cut it open the more flavor your going to get out of it.
Decide whether or not you want to crush your mint. Throw all of it into a gallon of water let sit over night (about 8 hours).
Wake up and enjoy the rest of the day! Happy water drinking!
5 Common Spices to Combat the Effects of Aging
Watching Dr. Oz some weeks ago, I took notes so I could share with you these recent findings on the ability of 5 common spices to combat the effects of aging on the human body. Incorporating these spices into our daily diet can greatly decrease cancers, Alzheimer’s disease, pain from arthritis, and other common ailments that accompany aging.
5. Apple Pie Spice; Healthy Heart
Ginger is the main component of this spice mixture, and has anti-inflammatory effects that keep your heart young by preventing atherosclerosis (blocked arteries).
4. Jamaican All Spice; Digestive Health
Has anti-gas effects, aids digestion and keeps blood sugar under control (therefore keeping arteries young).
3. Cinnamon; Arthritis Relief
Cinnamon has anti-inflammatory effects that relieve arthritis pain, as well as antibiotic properties that help prevent urinary tract infections, tooth decay and gum disease, and kill E.coli.
2. Cloves; Combat Everything
Cloves are highest in antioxidants and help with arthritis pain, asthma, bronchitis and more!
1. Turmeric; Fights Cancer and Alzheimer’s
Turmeric is widely used in India, and the prevalence of the four most-common US cancers is 10 times lower there. The rate of Alzheimer’s among the elderly there is the lowest in the world.
Healthy Weight Loss Tips
To maximize your weight loss results, pay careful attention to nutrition labels on food. The number of calories per serving is an important indicator. However, keep in mind that a food package often contains more than one serving, so make sure you are counting calories for all the servings you consume. You should also pay attention to sugar and carbohydrate counts on labels.
Variety is a key element for weight loss, whether it is related to your eating plan or exercise routine. Mixing it up keeps you from getting bored and off track. Try new recipes for your nutritional needs and attempt new exercise programs for your cardiovascular or weight training portion. This will boost your success.
If you decide to start a weight loss program with your spouse or significant other, remember that when it comes to dieting and nutrition, women and men are almost totally different in their metabolism, dietary needs, and body composition. Ladies, be prepared: males tend to lose weight more readily, even if they consume more calories than a woman of the same size does.
Manners Makeover Challenge 2013
As you go about your day, incorporate these three “manners makeover” habits to set a new standard for interacting with others —whether in business or personal.
Be fully present – In the words of the late inspirational speaker and wordsmith Jim Rohn, “Give whatever you are doing and whoever you are with the gift of attention.” Seems like a simple request, but it’s tougher than you think. With so many distractions – cell phones, email, etc. – it’s easy to think you can multi-task while on a conference call and still be fully connected to the conversation. Not so.The next time you’re talking to someone, really stop and listen. Refrain from thinking about what you’re going to say in response. And if you’re out to dinner—and I can’t believe I still see this happening all the time – keep your cell phones turned off! By checking email or texting while in someone’s company, you’re saying, “Hey, it’s great to see you, but right now there is someone more important I need to talk to.
”Compliment others (fill their bucket) – How did you feel after your last interaction with____________? Did that person make you feel more positive or did they leave you feeling a little deflated?The Gallop organization has created a wonderful metaphor to take us to a new level of personal interaction. Imagine each of us has an invisible “bucket,” and we also have a ladle. When you engage with a person, you have two choices: You can use the ladle to fill his or her bucket, or take from it. The secret is when you fill someone else’s bucket we also fill our own bucket. When we take from someone’s bucket we are also dipping into our own bucket. WE are at our best when our buckets are full.When interacting with people this year, remember the bucket. Complimenting others is a good way to fill his or her bucket. Remember kindness is contagious.
Leave things better than you found them. The last manners challenge is simple: Leave things better than you found them. We owe it to those that came before us to leave things better than we found it so those that come after us can enjoy the same opportunities or benefits we had.
By incorporating these three tips into your everyday encounters, you’ll create new habits that will leave a lasting impression.
Remember this: If our lives are on autopilot, we are not in control of the destination. Make a conscious decision to be a positive example—leading the way.I’d love to hear from you as you challenge yourself to keep these three manners resolutions this year.
Happy New Year to all of you! Wishing you much success and happiness in 2013.
Everyday Etiquette by Margaret Jan 2013
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Show Me The Money
Our wrap tightens, tones, firms, makes your skin feel soft & smooth, helps reduce stretch marks & scaring. There is no disrobing, only stays on for 45 min., results last 2-6 months and is only $25.00. However, if you host a party with 5 or more paid wrappers, yours WILL be free. You can listen to this little phone conversation from Pam Sowder that first brought this product to the US https://soundcloud.com/rkim777/jan-21-2013-monday-show-me-the
Monday, January 21, 2013
Healthy New Year!
Each year, New Year’s resolution lists contain promises to ourselves to become healthier. Healthier is defined by most of us as lifelong changes in habits such as eating, drinking, and physical activity. Even if you do not need to lose weight, you should still follow healthy eating and exercise habits to help prevent weight gain in order to maintain good overall health. Regular physical activity not only helps to drop pounds, but it improves your energy level and mood, lowers your risk for developing heart disease, diabetes, certain cancers, and joint problems.
Make sure your diet is one that emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products. Include lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts for protein. Choose foods low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt (sodium), and added sugars. It may be hard to stick to a weight-loss “diet”. With our busy modern lives, people are looking for practical, effective and documented as safe dietary supplements to assist in weight management, weight loss, joint health and everything else.
When making yourself new again. Make yourself aware.
New Body Treatment Can Boost Revenue
by John P. Ribner
The makers of The Ultimate Body Applicator 2.0 believe in their product so much, they named their company “It Works!” The herbal-based body treatment should be a top seller at tanning salons because it is designed to help the body rid itself of unwanted fat in an easy, painless and economical way.
Tanning and looking good go hand-in-hand, and that’s what makes The Ultimate Body Applicator 2.0 the ideal retail accessory for salon pros. Unlike some body wraps, which cover the entire body and primarily promote water loss, the product targets only those areas your clients wish to reduce – stomach, thighs, neck, back or arms – and helps to eliminate fat and inches there. The key is the combination of 12 natural herbs that are impregnated into the wrap material. “These herbs work in different ways to break down the various mechanisms of fat cells and liquefy them so that they can be easily metabolized,” said Terry Shackelford, It Works! Distributor. “This product offers immediate and progressive fat reduction, which results in the reduction of inches almost immediately, then continues to work 72 hours after the application. The average person should see results immediately after their session, with maximum results in three days.”
Shackelford describes the process of the Ultimate Body Applicator 2.0 as simple. Clients wrap the specific part of the body they wish to treat, and wrap the area with cellophane to help keep it in place. Then it’s a matter of waiting 45 minutes to allow the formula to work. “People can watch TV or do just about any other normal activity they do while the wrap is in place,” Terry said. “The only thing they can’t do is work out, because the sweating would block the ability to absorb the active ingredients. After their 45 minutes are up, they simply remove the wrap and rub in any excess formula that might be on the skin. It’s that simple.”
The product is offered in two forms – a body applicator system and a topical gel. The Applicator is a site-specific body wrap impregnated with an all-natural herbal formula, while the second form is a companion product called Defining Gel 1.0. The active ingredients are the same as in the Ultimate Body Applicator 2.0, but in a diminished concentration. The defining gel can be applied daily for improved results, and works on areas showing signs of cellulite, sagging skin and stretch marks. “This system works best when the two products are used together,” Terry added.
The Ultimate Body Applicator 2.0 is sold to Salon Pros for $99, which includes 4 wrap applications, Product Catalog, Padfolio, Free website, back e-office training and FITWORKS for one month and $100 product rebate offer! To help Salon Pros market the system to their clients, the kit also includes a how-to DVD and a promotional brochure. There are other “bulk” packages available to Owners at a deep discount. "We recommend Salon Pros sell this in one of two ways – either as a take-home product that clients can do themselves or as an add-on service," Canada explained. "Each treatment wholesales for about $12.50, so we recommend charging anywhere from $25 to $50 per wrap, depending on their demographics." Salon Pros and Fitness Centers interested in offering It Works! cosmetic body therapy, or wanting more information, are encouraged to call (Melissa Coach). A representative will schedule an appointment with you for an introductory wrap to help you in determining if this product is a good fit for your business.
Distributor Name
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The Real Scoop on the Raw Food Diet
by Isaac Eliaz, MD, MS, LAc, integrative medicine pioneer
What is the healthiest diet? This question is being asked over and over again, and is being answered in a variety of different ways. The truth is there is no single correct answer. One approach that is gaining popularity is the raw food diet, where dieters adhere to a regimen of strictly uncooked food. The raw food diet has proponents and critics, but it’s important to get the facts before adopting 100 percent raw food or any specialized diet over the long term.
Here’s my breakdown on the pros and cons of the raw food diet:
The Promise of the Raw Food Diet Raw food supporters maintain that raw foods contain natural enzymes and a host of other nutrients that normally break down during cooking. These enzymes improve digestion, helping the body absorb other beneficial nutrients. The end result is that cells bring in more nutrition and thrive.
Raw Food’s Technical Difficulty While the theory behind raw foods is plausible in many respects, it runs contrary to traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic teachings. These ancient health systems assert that nutrients from cooked food are more digestible because the cooking process breaks them down into smaller components, thereby supporting our “digestive fire.” This term is not referring to the type of “digestive fire” we typically associate with heart burn, for example, but to a warmth and movement that brings vitality to the digestive tract and maintains our overall health.
Raw Foods Are Cool One interesting fact to point out is that raw food diets tend to be more popular in warmer climates, such as Hawaii, Florida, and Southern California. This makes sense, as traditional Chinese medicine asserts that raw foods have a cooling effect on the body. Someone with a lot of inflammation, or heat, may find balance and greater vitality with a raw food diet. On the other hand, someone who frequently feels cold can grow weaker on a long-term raw food program.
Cooked Food Is Nutritious Some nutrients become more bioavailable once they are heated. Lycopene, for example, an antioxidant found in tomatoes and other foods, is shown to be more nutritionally available when cooked. Vegetables such as kale, spinach, onions, and garlic are also shown to be more nutritious when cooked because light cooking releases compounds that might otherwise go undigested. Of course, overcooking foods, particularly meats, produces acrylamide and other chemicals that contribute to inflammation and cancer. So, as always, balance is in order. For optimal results, I recommend light steaming or sautéing at moderate temperatures. This will help make nutrients more available and easier to absorb, without producing harmful by-products of overcooking.
Healthy Digestion is A Real Issue It’s true that many people are enzyme deficient. In this case, I recommend enzyme supplements because they are designed to survive the acidic environment in the stomach and release their digestive benefits once they reach the small intestines, where most nutrients are absorbed. Regardless of your diet, a digestive formula that contains digestive enzymes, including amylase, alpha-galactosidase, protease, phytase, invertase, and lipase, can assist in food breakdown and nutrient absorption. In addition, the minerals zinc and chromium support digestive function, while cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and other herbs strengthen the digestive system, alleviate occasional digestive discomfort, and promote healthy liver function.
Balance is the Only Real Answer There are numerous well-documented benefits to eating large amounts of fresh produce. But my advice is to strive for a well-rounded diet that incorporates raw and lightly cooked foods, raw healthy fats, lean protein, complex carbohydrates, and organic fruits and vegetables. This balanced approach will go a long way toward providing you the nutrients you need to maintain overall health, clarity, and vitality naturally.
The Bottom Line No single diet offers a magical formula for vibrant health. In fact, no single diet works for everyone. While raw foods may not be ideal for people with weak digestion, such a diet can offer significant results for others. As a holistic practitioner, I believe that a 100 percent raw food diet is not the best choice for everyone. Over time, a 100 percent raw food approach can place undue stress on the digestive system and cause weakness in certain people. While the abundance of fresh produce is no doubt beneficial, most of us need some balance between cooked and raw foods for optimal vitality over the long term.
10 Reasons to Smile
1. Smiling Makes Us Attractive We are drawn to people who smile. There is an attraction factor. We want to know a smiling person and figure out what is so good. Frowns, scowls and grimaces all push people away -- but a smile draws them in.
2. Smiling Changes Our Mood Next time you are feeling down, try putting on a smile. There's a good chance you mood will change for the better. Smiling can trick the body into helping you change your mood.
3. Smiling Is Contagious When someone is smiling they lighten up the room, change the moods of others, and make things happier. A smiling person brings happiness with them. Smile lots and you will draw people to you.
4. Smiling Relieves Stress Stress can really show up in our faces. Smiling helps to prevent us from looking tired, worn down, and overwhelmed. When you are stressed, take time to put on a smile. The stress should be reduced and you'll be better able to take action.
5. Smiling Boosts Your Immune System Smiling helps the immune system to work better. When you smile, immune function improves possibly because you are more relaxed. Prevent the flu and colds by smiling.
6. Smiling Lowers Your Blood Pressure When you smile, there is a measurable reduction in your blood pressure. Give it a try if you have a blood pressure monitor at home. Sit for a few minutes, take a reading. Then smile for a minute and take another reading while still smiling. Do you notice a difference?
7. Smiling Releases Endorphins, Natural Pain Killers and Serotonin Studies have shown that smiling releases endorphins, natural pain killers, and serotonin. Together these three make us feel good. Smiling is a natural drug.
8. Smiling Lifts the Face and Makes You Look Younger The muscles we use to smile lift the face, making a person appear younger. Don't go for a face lift, just try smiling your way through the day -- you'll look younger and feel better.
9. Smiling Makes You Seem Successful Smiling people appear more confident, are more likely to be promoted, and more likely to be approached. Put on a smile at meetings and appointments and people will react to you differently.
10. Smiling Helps You Stay Positive Try this test: Smile. Now try to think of something negative without losing the smile. It's hard. When we smile our body is sending the rest of us a message that "Life is Good!" Stay away from depression, stress and worry by smiling.
Did you Smile? SHARE and make someone else SMILE too!
TEACHERS! Be Your Own Boss...
… And Don’t Tell The Principal
TEACHERS looking for HOLIDAY supplemental income,
I would love for you to take a break from your busy day and check out our magical product…The Ultimate Body Applicator. I want you to try this product for yourself so you can see with your own eyes just how magical it is!
I am thrilled to share this incredible product and business opportunity with as many people as I can, specifically teachers. With all the recent changes I’ve heard of in contracts and unions I wanted to introduce you to my “Plan B”, which has now become my “Plan A.”
As you close out this year I’d love to introduce you to It Works! Global, The Ultimate Body Applicator Company. You are going to fall in love with this wrap, especially with the arrival of summer! More importantly, I want to help you build a monthly income during your summer vacation that can create stability and security for you and your family.
I have included the story of a distributor I know. She and her husband were public school teachers and coaches, but have since both gone full time with It Works! Global. Their monthly income has now surpassed what they used to make in two years teaching! It’s outrageous the success we are all having. Although I was not an educator myself, I have a desire to share their remarkable life-changing story.
I know teachers are forced to supplement their income through coaching and with summer jobs. I also know that as a teacher, you are looking for something that can truly compensate you for your specific skills. By definition, you are incredibly marketable on so many levels…
Time Management/Organization Team Building People and Management Skills Multi-Tasking Educating People Caring For People
If nothing else, take a look at this distributors story. She says with all the changes that have and are to come in education, it is imperative to have a “Plan B”. PLUS, what better time to begin something like It Works! Global than the Holidays?! Our company is offering a G.O.O.D. (Get Out Of Debt) Bonus right now as well; an ADDITIONAL $10,000 for anyone who reaches Diamond Leadership Level in their first 4 months! “IT” will change your life!
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Do You....Know, Want, or Have?
"A year from now you'll wish you had started." ~Karen Lamb
Do you or anyone you know want to firm up areas of the body after weight-loss? Is super healthy and wants to maintain what they already have? Do you want to use all-natural products containing no animal by products and 100% made in the USA? Then read on!
It Works! is a line of all-natural, botanically-based nutritional supplements and skin care line-crafted from 100% pure essential oils, natural fruit and flower extracts, with signature scents. Our most popular product, the Ultimate Body Applicator, a contouring body wrap (Not a Diuretic Wrap), has been featured in Hollywood, on sets of movies, at the Emmys & Oscars. The Body Wrap (one-time disposable application) was developed by scientists and herbalists to specifically detoxify and shrink the body’s fat cells; to tighten and tone your skin. Clients have seen amazing, instant results in as little as 45-minutes! The best news: Its affordable.
(As is true with any weight loss or body contouring product, you can reverse the results you see with poor eating habits and lack of exercise.)
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Sunday, January 20, 2013
Are You Using Existing Customers to Sell Your Business?
Are you using your old customers to generate new sales? If not, then odds are you're losing out on a tremendous amount of revenue. There are simple techniques to engage your customers to become an unpaid sales force. Here are 5 key ways to engage your old customers and generate additional sales in no time!
Offer New Discounts
It might seem simple to offer up new discounts to your old customers to reengage them, but the bottom line is that this technique works well. While you might not get every old customer buying more or buying again, you will likely get old customers' attention. This can be especially effective if the discount is truly a good deal and reminds them that you are available.
Offering a discount is always a good way to reengage your old customers. However, giving them an even larger discount when they refer new customers to you can work like a charm. Not only does it get your old customer thinking about you again, but this process also brings new customers into your door and expands your business!
Why not offer your old customers a straight forward referral fee? The pitch would be something like, “I will give you X dollars for every customer you bring me that buys from us.” If they already like your product and are a regular customer this tactic could be very effective. This will re-engage your customer and after all, who doesn’t like making money?
Telling your old customers about new products will get their attention. You might be thinking, “I don’t have any new products.” It doesn't need to be a huge product launch, maybe you've created a new app for your company, started using a new system that has eliminate waiting at your restaurant, or launched a new website. Any updates about your products or changes in the business could be interesting to your customers.
Sometimes the best way to get your customers to help you attract new business is to get them to give you a recommendation in writing. Your best opportunity to do this is right after you sold them something. Within 7-10 days after a sale, you should contact your customers with a handwritten note or email to thank them and ask them for a recommendation your request should include a link to your LinkedIn account, Yelp profile, Facebook fan page or Google+ local listing. You want to make it easy for your customers to tell their contacts how much they enjoyed doing business with you. They are far less likely to give you their time or recommendation if they have to hunt for a link to do so.
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