Fitness experts understand Plexus products. They get the importance of keeping blood sugar regulated, gut flora balance, digestive enzymes, anti fungals, managing inflammation...they recognize superior vitamins, omegas, and protein powders when they see them! These are just a few Plexus Ambassadors from the fitness world. Kim Phillips, Trey Edwards, Jamie Walker, Jeff Hodges, Kristen Hodges, Rachael Rodgers, and more!

Magnesium is one of the most common nutritional deficiencies (followed by vitamin D). Approx. 80% of women are deficient in it! If you have muscle cramps, constipation, or have troubles falling asleep or staying asleep -- those are common indicators that you may be very low in this nutrient.

From a weight loss perspective, your body needs magnesium to move glucose from your blood stream into your muscle cells so it can be burned. A recent study from the University of Hawaii showed that as little as 400 mg of magnesium per day can help you lose weight 25% faster!

Biocleanse is one of my favorite Plexus products!! 😃

Another magazine article that just confirms what I've been saying!! 

Do you have any of the following symptoms:

Abdominal pain, allergies, bloating/ gas, constipation, diarrhea, dry skin, fatigue, dull or lifeless hair, headaches, low energy, muscle pain, poor skin color, nausea or low sex drive??? If so please let me help you. I know because I had these same symptoms and know you can get relief a natural way!

Y'all gut health really is SO important. Here are the 5 reasons to keep a healthy gut: 

1) you'll be leaner

2) you'll reduce cravings

3) you'll be happier

4) you'll get sick less

5) you'll have a glow

Who doesn't want to lose weight, feel happier, and look your best, all by making the trillion of microbes that live inside you a little more comfortable?!?! #guthealth  #allnatural 

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We all know that maintaining a healthy weight is crucial to good overall health. Why, then, is it so hard to lose the extra pounds we pack on? After all, gaining them is easy!

Personal responsibility plays a part, but you might be surprised by some of the everyday factors that can sabotage your weight-loss efforts.

Reason 1: Finding the right diet can be tricky.

While the American Heart Association recommends a diet low in fat, many dieters find themselves missing the natural satiety that fats bring. Carbohydrates are another controversial issue.

Some dieters find that consuming a high amount of carbohydrates only makes them crave more. On the other hand, low-carb diets can leave some people feeling lethargic and even depressed.

Dr. Frank Sacks and associates from the Harvard School of Public Health recently concluded a study that compared four types of diets: high carb, high fat, high protein, and low fat. Their finding? According to Sacks, "No one of those diets are necessarily better than any other diet."

The bottom line is this: Expending more calories than you consume will result in weight loss, regardless of which food groups you take those calories from. However, for optimal health, you should choose a balanced diet that you can comfortably live with for the rest of your life.

Reason 2: The media sends mixed messages about diet and health.

Women's magazines are notorious for running stories about the latest trend in quick weight loss - just opposite a mouth-watering photo of a decadent triple-fudge cake.

What message are they trying to send?

That's not the only way the media sends mixed signals about our health. Have you ever been confused by the sheer number of weight-loss studies in the news, many of which seem to come to contradictory conclusions?

If so, you're not alone. With so much information, it's nearly impossible to know what advice to follow. The problem with a lot of the studies you read about is that they are sensationalized by the media.

For example, a recent study suggested that some women over 50 might need to exercise more than 30 minutes a day in order to counteract their naturally slowing metabolisms. The headline for this study screamed, "Women Must Exercise One Hour a Day to Avoid Gaining Weight!" Not only was this headline demoralizing; it was inaccurate.

The best policy is to turn a deaf ear to the fads and sensationalism!

Reason 3: The food industry sets you up to fail.

With so many of us leading busy lifestyles, it's no wonder we sometimes dine out for convenience. However, fast food chains and restaurants are dangerous territory for dieters.

Most fast food is high in fat and sodium while being relatively devoid of real nutrients. This results in lots of empty calories that leave our bodies malnourished even as our weight and blood pressure rise.

The unfortunate truth is that fats and sugars have a real impact on the chemistry of the human brain. These comfort foods can quickly become addictive.

Add flavor-enhancers like MSG to the mix, along with the largest portion sizes in human history, and you have a recipe for dietary disaster.

The obvious solution is to cook your own meals from whole foods, consuming as little processed food as possible. If you must eat out, choose smaller portion sizes. Some diners have half of their entrees boxed up before they even begin to eat.

Others order kids' meals instead of the unhealthy adult portions offered by fast food chains. As an added benefit, kids' meals often come with healthier side options like fresh fruit instead of french fries.

Reason 4: Well-meaning family and friends can do more harm than good.

Our loved ones mean well, but they do us no favors when they insist we have "just one more bite." They hate to see us feeling deprived so they enable us when we have the urge to eat unhealthy foods. Or they help us rationalize our poor choices by pointing out that we deserve a little treat, adding that once won't hurt.

It's hard to maintain your steadfastness in the face of such temptation. The best approach is to have an earnest talk with your loved ones. Let them know that you appreciate their concern, but that you need their support far more than you need a second helping.

Schedule occasional cheat days, such as special occasions like birthdays, when you will permit yourself a little indulgence. That way, your family and friends will know when to offer you treats, and when to keep silent.

Reason 5: Making and breaking habits is hard work.

Finally, it takes time and effort to get into healthier habits. When you first start your weight-loss journey, it might feel like an uphill battle as you contend with years of unhealthy behavior.

Start by making small changes. Instead of watching TV after dinner, record your favorite shows and go for a walk. Replace some high-fat foods with their lower-fat equivalents. Over time, you will get used to these changes and be able to make more without jeopardizing your effort.

Many diets fail because dieters make too many drastic changes too quickly, only to decide they can't live with the new program, which feels completely different from their regular lifestyle.

 

Remember, these are sustained changes, not quick fixes. When you ease into a healthier lifestyle, tackling one or two habits at once, the results will last a lifetime.

This is where Plexus comes in! The plexus range of products help you control those cravings, makes you feel healthier where you want to exercise more and more importantly, you don’t have to give up the foods you love in order to lose weight!

My Doctor was very pleased at my check up today.. Blood Pressure DOWN! Weight DOWN! Feeling fit and healthy.. thank you PLEXUS!

Obesity is a physical state that refers to excessive body fat. Chances are you have experienced the frustrations of dieting at least once in your life, if you have problems with your weight. Close to a hundred million Americans go on a weight loss diet in any given year and up to ninety-five percent of them regain the weight they lose within five years. Worse, a third will gain back more weight than they lost, in danger of "yo-yoing" from one popular diet to another. The conventional approach to weight problems, focusing on fad weight loss diets or weight loss drugs, may leave you with just as much weight and the additional burden of ill health.

Today, an estimated sixty-five percent of all American adults are obese or overweight. Our culture obsesses about staying thin even as we grow fatter, but this isn’t about appearances. Obesity is known to be a precursor to many debilitating health conditions such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, osteoarthritis, and gallbladder disease. Obesity contributes to as many as 375,000 deaths every year. In addition, the public health costs for obesity are staggering. According to researchers at Harvard University, obesity is a factor in 19% of all cases of heart disease with annual health costs estimated at 30 billion dollars; it’s also a factor in 57% of diabetes cases, with health costs of $9 billion per year.

Set Realistic Goals:

No doubt you have fallen for one or more of the weight loss diet schemes over the years, promising quick and painless weight loss. Many of these quick weight loss diet programs undermine your health, cause physical discomfort, flatulence, and ultimately lead to disappointment when you start regaining weight, shortly after losing it. Fad or quick weight loss diet programs generally overstress one type of food. They contravene the fundamental principle of good nutrition - to remain healthy one must consume a balanced diet, which includes a variety of foods. Safe, healthy, and permanent weight reduction is what’s truly lost among the thousands of popular diet schemes.

Some of the weight loss diet schemes reign supreme briefly, only to fade out. While some wane from popularity due to being unproductive or unsafe, some simply lose the public's curiosity. Examples of such fad diets include the South Beach Diet, Atkins diet, the Grapefruit diet, Cabbage Soup diet, the Rotation diet, Beverly Hills diet, Breatharian, Ornish Plan – the list goes on and on. These fad diets advocate a specific technique (such as eliminating a certain food, or eating only certain combinations of foods) in conjunction with the basic idea that the body makes up the difference in energy by breaking down and utilizing some part of itself, essentially converting matter into energy. This self-cannibalism, or catabolism as it is referred, typically starts with breakdown of stored body fat.

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I hear them ALL the time!

• I don't have time
• I have kids
• I don't have money
• I work full time
• My brother's uncle's monkey tried it for 2 weeks and didn't make any money

Ok the last one may be a fib but regardless NO MORE EXCUSES! I had all of the above (except the last one) and I made those excuses my WHY!! The time is now!

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