What can Plexus do for you?

We are Rick & Nicole Darcy, who started out as fat, late 30's parents of toddlers and teenagers (5 boys!)  We were beginning to feel aches and pains, Rick was suffering with asthma and three herniated disks in his back, Nicole with anxiety disorder.  It was pretty difficult to keep up with a one, two and three year old, and the prospect of climbing the snow hill for sledding in years to come was looking slim.  And that was the only thing looking slim!  According to the BMI chart, we both were 49lbs overweight.  And that is on the heavier end.  Rick is a fantastic cook and felt that he deserved to enjoy what he cooked.  Nicole gave birth to five children, and well, deserved it, too.  What did our future look like?  We both lost our mothers who were both in their 50's when they passed.  We want to not only be around for our children, but be able to take them to the park without stopping for breaks every 50 feet.  

What did Plexus do for us?  We are 63lbs lighter, and not only that but we are eating healthier, without all the cravings for junk food that we once loved.  I'm able to climb the stairs without getting winded!  And what else do we get with this success?  We get to earn our products free, and have money left over for extras each month, all because of Plexus!

I’d like to tell you about why you should join Plexus.  Plexus isn’t just about losing weight, it’s about helping people on their journey to good health.  Besides weight loss, Plexus also helps regulate blood sugars, lipid levels and cholesterol.  We have products for pain management and breast health.  Could someone in your family benefit from this?  A friend?  A Facebook acquaintance?   With personal support and training, we can show you how to earn your product for free.   Plexus provides 11 ways to earn, including: 

·         Commission

·         Achievement Bonsuses

·         Retail Over-Ride Commissions

·         Preferred Customer Bonsuses

·         Team Building

How do you do it?  You don’t just sell product, you be your product, you let the products work for you and you share your results.  Plexus offers 9 Welcome Pack options, which are full of products to get you started on your own journey.  Welcome Packs are your best value for your money, you receive your products, web hosting for 1 year, and the Plexus Starter Kit, which provides everything you will need to start your business.  You can start immediately and the best part is, not only are you able to purchase your products at wholesale, but you also earn commission on those wholesale purchases.  Get started today at www.fightthetummy.com or if you have questions, email me at info@fightthetummy.com.

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Crock Pot Super Garlic Pork Roast

Serves 6

Ingredients:

• 4lb pork loin roast
• 20 garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/3 cup chicken broth

Directions:

1. Place garlic cloves in crock pot.
2. Place pork roast in crock pot on top of cloves.
3. Rub dry ingredients onto pork roast.
4. Pour chicken broth over all ingredients.
5. Cook on Low for 8 hours.

Recipe altered from www.food.com

5 Quick Exercises for Flatter Abs

Crunch Beat

This move targets abs and legs.

Lie faceup on mat with knees bent 90 degrees, legs lifted, calves parallel to floor.

Place hands behind head, elbows out, and crunch up, living shoulders off mat.

Extend legs diagonally up, cross ankles, and extend arms overhead. Holding this position, switch feet over and under each other 8 times. Return to start.

Do 8 reps.

Single Bridge

This move targets abs, obliques, hips, and butts.

Lie faceup on mat with knees bent, feet hip-width apart on floor, arms by sides.

Extend right leg straight up toward ceiling, engage abs, and lift hips off floor, forming a straight line from left knee to shoulder.

Raise arms straight over shoulders. Make 8 small circles with right leg. Switch direction of circles; repeat. Lower.

Switch legs and repeat.

Victory Lunge

This move targets back, arms, abs, and legs.

Stand with feet hip-width apart, arms overhead, palms in.

A. Lunge forward with left leg, knee bent 90 degrees, keeping right leg straight and leaning forward slightly from hips as you lower arms behind you.

B. Push off left foot to stand upright, then extend left leg in front of you and lift arms overhead. Return to lunge.

Do 15 reps; switch legs and repeat.

Plie Pose

This move targets back, arms, abs, butt, and legs.

Stand with legs more than shoulder-width apart, feet turned out 45 degrees.

Squat, keeping knees above ankles, as you bring both hands below waist in front of you, elbows slightly bent, palms up.

Push up, straightening left leg, lifting right foot to place it on inside of left thigh, and sweep arms overhead (elbows slightly bent, palms in). Return to squat.

Do 15 reps; switch legs and repeat.

Curtsy Lift

This move targets shoulders, back, abs, obliques, hips, and legs.

Stand with feet hip-width apart.

A. Step right leg behind and to left of left leg, bending both knees 90 degrees (to curtsy) as you lift arms overhead, palms in.

B. Straighten left leg as you sweep right leg out to right and lower arms to should level. Lower into curtsy (step a).

Do 12 reps; switch legs and repeat.

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Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken

Ingredients 

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Original recipe makes 6 servingss

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 cup dry bread crumbs
• 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

 

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. In a bowl, blend the olive oil and garlic. In a separate bowl, mix the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, basil, and pepper. Dip each chicken breast in the oil mixture, then in the bread crumb mixture. Arrange the coated chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish, and top with any remaining bread crumb mixture.
3. Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.

www.allrecipes.com

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Cellulite: How to Get Rid of Thigh Dimples

There are many who have witnessed the dimple effect on the thighs however there also are very few who know the term to which it is usually referred to as being cellulite. For all those who think this to be new aspect or even worrying aspect to talk about should know that everyone suffer with even minor cellulite problems.

What is cellulite?

Go ahead to get to know complete details which will help in lessening cellulite content in the body, do not take any hardest meaning for cellulite instead it is subcutaneous fat which refers to all the fat which has been suppressed under the outer skin surface. These can be identified by the dimple appearance which is due to the outwards push given to band of Collagen fibrous connective tissue which is due to the expansion of fat cells, both men and women are equally prone to this cellulite which is commonly found on buttocks, thighs and tummy.

However when this condition is compared among both men and women it is said that it is women who face more troubles with this cellulite however this does not mean that this means there are unhealthy fats present in the body, but it has to be understood that this is only due to genetics and does not have to be linked with weight or fitness levels of the body.

There is however one thing scary about these cellulites which is the series of names which are given to these appearances which include orange peel skin, cottage cheese thighs, bubble legs and chicken skin. Though they might not have huge difference or problem to the skin this is said to have effect only on the confidence levels of the body when all these things run in the body instead we will have to get along with the fact of cellulite and think only of these names to be something funny to look at rather than being hurt with it.

What’s the best way get rid of cellulite?

 It is sad to know that there is no possible way in which cellulite can be removed entirely however there is a best possibility to lessen the presence of cellulite on body for which it is suggested to keep the lifestyle healthy and active. This when accompanied with exercise is said to boost the confidence levels by eliminating the chances of worrying about cellulite, further cellulite also proves that you still are human but not suffering with too much weight.

Fight Against Cellulite

One of the best available weapons against cellulite is to be confident and feel beautiful irrespective of the image being portrayed, life is all about being confident which when accompanied with right attitude will help in improving the muscle tone for legs with resistance training program which when accompanied with healthy diet.

http://www.myhealthtips.in/

Plexus X Factor

You know that consuming a vitamin-mineral multi supplement is a good thing. With our poor diets and all the other threats to our health, it’s critical to have a high-quality food source of vital nutrients. But did you know that even if you’re taking a multi-vitamin product, you’re probably not getting nearly the level of superior-quality nutrients you thought you were? In fact, studies suggest that the majority of multi-vitamin products are of poor quality and difficult for the body’s digestive tract to break down, digest and absorb. But there’s great news! Plexus, a world-recognized leader in the health and nutritional industries, has developed a breakthrough in vitamin-mineral supplements. Plexus X Factor is a turbocharged multivitamin and antioxidant supplement with a never-before-seen formulation of a patented aloe blend, New Zealand Blackcurrant, and vitamins and minerals—all of which results in vastly improved absorption and assimilation for optimal nutrition and wellness protection.

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Bessy's Zesty Grilled Garlic-Herb Chicken

Ingredients 

Original recipe makes 4 servingss

• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 tablespoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon saffron
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 pinch dried sage

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Directions

1. Place chicken in a shallow dish. In a medium bowl, mix together the olive oil, sugar, honey, saffron, garlic, basil, thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, oregano, parsley, and sage. Pour the mixture over the chicken. Cover, and marinate 20 to 25 minutes in the refrigerator.
2. Preheat the grill for medium heat.
3. Lightly oil the grill grate. Discard marinade, and place chicken on the grill. Cook for 10 minutes on each side, or until exterior is charred and juices run clear.

www.allrecipes.com 

7 Key Steps to Losing Weight

You have to believe in yourself to hit your weight-loss goals. Get 7 key strategies to help you stay focused while you're losing weight.

Article By: Megan Gressor

When trying to lose weight, believing in your goals and having a positive attitude can be as important as improving your diet and being active. If you have a plan to keep yourself motivated while you're losing weight, you stand a better chance of succeeding."People struggling to lose weight often talk about their lack of willpower, as if willpower is something that you are either born with, or not," says Palma Posillico, former VP of training and development for Weight Watchers International. "Losing weight is all about 'wantpower' — about recognizing that you already have all the resources you need to get what you want."
These resources include knowing what you want, knowing how to get it and knowing how to keep yourself motivated along the way. Here are some strategies to help you discover all three and reach your weight-loss goals.
1. Plot out your goals
It helps to have an action plan to keep you on track. "Storyboarding" is a technique used by movie directors to sketch out a plotline, frame by frame, before they start filming. In a similar way, you can make a blueprint for success by breaking your goal down into parts. Say you've given yourself three months to lose 10 pounds. Make a chart of the timeline and build it up, week by week, with details of shopping strategies, exercise tips and so forth—anything that helps make your goal concrete and achievable.
2. Envision your success
Athletes mentally rehearse every step of their winning routine to make it feel attainable. In the same way, you can make your own goals as real as possible by visualizing yourself succeeding in particular scenarios, like making the right choices when dining out. Revisit these scenarios often, and think about how good you'll feel about achieving your goals.
3. Don't sabotage yourself
Many of us unconsciously sabotage ourselves with self-destructive thoughts such as "I'll never lose weight." Whenever you catch yourself thinking this way, try to substitute more constructive statements; for example, "I haven't lost as much weight as I would like, but I can change that. I'm going to start by setting aside time to exercise three times each week."
4. Be your own cheerleader
Some people believe it's modest to put themselves down. But you wouldn't call a friend "fat" or "ugly," would you? You deserve the same respect, so try becoming your own best friend. Celebrate your progress, and try not to obsess about setbacks.
One way to do this is to make a list of your accomplishments in every area of your life (personal, professional and physical). List the talents and skills that enabled you to achieve them, and look at this list often. Adds Posillico, "Begin a daily journal of everything you did 'right' today." You'll be surprised how quickly it adds up!
5. Avoid being a perfectionist
Try not to think in all-or-nothing terms — that you've blown your diet, for example, simply because you've overdone it at one meal. "We need to be kinder to ourselves, and learn to regard setbacks as learning opportunities," says Posillico.
6. Follow through with your goals
Believing you can achieve your weight-loss goals is important, but you have to act too, by changing your eating habits, increasing your physical activity and so on. You can't just think yourself slim, but you can think yourself into the right frame of mind to optimize your prospects.
7. Affirm your self-belief
Feel your confidence wavering? One way to reinforce your self-belief is with positive affirmations: simple, self-validating statements repeated as often as possible, preferably daily. Try coming up with one or two of your own, and remember to keep them positive. You can — and you will — succeed, as long as you believe you can do it!

www.weightwatchers.com