Stress Out, Peace In

Ever feel like this?  

Ever have days like this?

Ever think about doing this?

I have TWO solutions for you.

First, stop and pray.  God has promised to fill us with HIS PEACE.  Let Him do that!

Don’t worry about anything; 

instead, pray about everything. 

Tell God what you need, 

and thank him for all he has done. 

Then you will experience God’s peace, 

which exceeds anything we can understand. 

His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.

And that isn't a one and done answer.  You will have to do this repeatedly throughout the day.  Some days more than others.  In fact, it's best if you just pray all day long.  That way you stay in God's presence no matter what is going on around you.  That way you can ABIDE in Him and enjoy the calm His power and presence offer in the craziest of circumstances.  

On my other blog, I recently wrote about Jesus' last words and how important they are for us today:

I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. 

Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. 

But take heart, because I have overcome the world.

As you pray and take your worries and troubles and stress to God, He will exchange those headaches and heartburn, fears and doubts for His PEACE.  You may not be able to snap your fingers and have the entire house cleaned.  You may not be able to click your heels together and magically transport yourself to a beach.  You may not be able to close your eyes and open them to a pile of cash sitting in front of you.  BUT, your heart and mind will be refocused.  Instead of feeling empty, you will begin to sense the FULLNESS of God as you spend time with Him and allow His Spirit to comfort, encourage, strengthen, guide, and direct you.  There is no replacement for this extraordinary peace.  It is not of this world and cannot be matched, duplicated, or re-created.

Why, then, did I say I have two solutions for your stress?  

I believe God can use people and things to bestow His peace upon us.  

How comforting it is to have a friend call and let you know she was thinking of you.  Or to get an email, text, facebook message, or handwritten note when you are feeling down in the dumps.  Sometimes a hug, pat on the back, squeeze of the hand can do wonders for a hurting heart.  

Music is also powerful; maybe listening to the radio or a favorite CD will hel you relax.  

Taking time to step outside and take in the fresh air, to gaze up at the clouds, to listen to the birds, to notice the colors around you, to be STILL for just a moment can also allow you to refocus and lay aside the troubles overwhelming you.

Personally, I am not one to turn to medicine to fix my problems (though I know there are times when people definitely need medicine for their particular situations and that is totally fine!).  However, if there is a natural remedy, I am all over that!  I believe God has given us ways to heal our bodies, using His creation to do so.

I am not a scientist, though, and don't really know what plants and herbs and such are good for headaches or stress or burns or cuts or whatnot.  I do like to research and learn, most definitely.  In the three years that I have been teaching natural childbirth classes, I have gained so much knowledge about the human body and natural ways to approach various situations.  At the same time, I have so much more to learn!  Right now, I am working to earn my certification as a lactation educator and am reading an 800+ page book.  Every day, every chapter, every page, I seem to learn something new!  As I told my students when I taught 5th grade, we are all lifelong learners.  If we stop learning, then really we stop living.

Lately, I have also been learning quite a bit about all the various It Works products, which just so happen to be made with ALL NATURAL ingredients.  And so, I believe they are a great way to help individuals develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle.  As I have said before, this includes eating right, exercise, staying active, and making good choices all around.  It's more than just looking good -- having a six pack or big biceps -- and about FEELING GOOD too.  Mental and emotional health go hand in hand with physical health.  

That's where my second solution comes in:

Remember, my FIRST solution was to pray and let God fill you with His peace.

I think taking 2 Confianza tablets a day can also be a way to fight stress, increase your energy, and reduce fatigue.  Made with all natural ingredients, Confianza provides you with a healthy way to restore balance within your body and cope with the stresses of every day life.  

One bottle of Confianza is $25 for loyal customers (buy 1 product of your choice for 3 months, can be different each month, and there's no minimum order amount required).  If you take 2 tablets a day, the bottle will last you a month, so that comes out to LESS than a $1 a day.  

Stress can result in headaches and tension throughout the entire body.  While I believe in chiropractic care, it isn't always cheap.  One visit can cost anywhere from $25 to $50.  A one-hour massages are advertised for $49 here in my area.  Headache medicine, even the "off-brand" kind, can add up if you have to take 1-3 tablets every day.  Again, evaluate the cost and benefits when looking at the price tag for any It Works product.  And remember, good health is a front-end INVESTMENT.  Take care of yourself now and more than likely you will live longer and be able to go and do more as well!

With that said, I need to go pack as we are moving in TWO DAYS!  Maybe I should have ordered some Confianza for this somewhat stressful time of life :)  

If you would like to know more about Confianza or any It Works product, you can check out my website OR I would be more than happy to talk with you via text, email, facebook, or on the phone!

Beauty Is Only Skin Deep

In starting this adventure as an It Works distributor, my goal is to help you realize that I'm not about looking good or being beautiful (at least not in the world's eyes).  Rather, my desire and passion is to help people develop and maintain a HEALTHY LIFESTYLE.  Yes, It Works is "famous" for our body wraps that typically get people immediate results after wearing one for just 45 minutes.  And yes, some of my clients will use the wraps for the sole purpose of losing weight, managing a trouble area, reducing the appearance of cellulite, or helping to eliminate wrinkles or stretch marks.  That is all well and good, but the primary reason I like the Ultimate Body Applicator (wrap) is that it helps attack toxins that are in your body, release those toxins, and enable your body to be HEALTHIER and perform as it was made to do.

Here's a scientific explanation of that process:

The ingredients promote Lipolysis. This literally means “fat-breaking.” 

The plant extracts and botanicals penetrate into the fat cell 

and break down the large fat molecules into small ones, 

which are then allowed to leave the cell. 

These molecules are burned as energy somewhere else in the body 

(one reason why we need to be well-hydrated, 

to circulate the smaller fat molecules that have been released). 

The ingredients also release toxins from the fat cell. 

The ingredients improve the microcirculation 

on the area where the body applicator was applied. 

This is what creates skin tightening, firming and toning. 

Fat tissue requires a great deal of blood vessels. 

If we can improve the microcirculation 

then we can improve the overall health of the area. 

Finally, they have an anti-inflammatory effect. 

Fat tissue is terribly inflamed because of all the toxins.

I guess that is another reason I like the It Works products -- they are based on science.  It's not magic.

Furthermore, it's a healthy and natural way to promote good HEALTH.  Wearing a wrap, made of all natural products, has simply got to be way better for someone than starving yourself, binge eating and then self-induced vomiting, using laxatives, etc. (all of which I used to do!). So, if someone wants to lose weight, manage a trouble area, reduce the appearance of cellulite, or help eliminate wrinkles, then I am more than happy to wrap them up and help them get those results they want.  

BUT, I am not going to leave it at that.  I am going to encourage them to eat right and exercise, to be active, to make good lifestyle choices.  I am going to stress the importance of MAINTAINING good health, not just using a wrap to get immediate results -- although that is a great jumpstart and confidence booster if you have been struggling to eat right or have gotten frustrated after working out and not seeing any changes in your body.

So, today, rather than introduce you to another great It Work product, I thought I would share some stories of real people who have used the It Works wraps, defining gel, greens, and supplements in a variety of combinations over various lengths of times to help them accomplish their health and wellness goals.  Notice that they (as we all are) are a work in progress.  Good health doesn't just happen.  You have to work at it!

But the results are SO worth it!

Enough from me...

All of these women used the wraps (and other It Works products) in CONJUNCTION with eating right and exercising.  Again, it's about a HEALTHY LIFESTYLE!!!

The first gal gradually made some lifestyle changes.  She started by simply eliminating pop/soda from her diet.  Easy enough.  As she used the wraps and saw changes in her body, she was inspired to start working out -- hard core too.  She did Insanity!  And if you have heard anything about that program, it is not a walk in the park!  I know, too.  Lawrence and I recently started doing that exercise program.  I feel like I am in pretty good shape, but I am out of breath after just a few minutes!!!

The lady in the middle started using wraps after she was so frustrated and discouraged from going to the gym 5 days a week and not seeing any change in her body.  She began to use the It Works product line and saw immediate results.  She kept at it -- maintaining a healthy diet, exercising, and using the wraps and supplements.  Over the course of 8 months, she lots 30 pounds and went down 3 dress sizes.  

The last woman, again, made gradual process in her weight loss journey.  The pictures span the course of three YEARS.  It wasn't just a one and done thing.  Rather, she implemented changes in her life and is now enjoying a much healthier version of herself, and all that new-found health allows her to do!

All three women also became It Works distributors as a result of using the wraps and other It Works products.  The company has truly changed not just their tummies, but their LIVES!

And that's what I want to emphasize, over and over and over again if need be.  I am an It Works distributor to help promote health and wellness, to encourage people on their journey to health -- wherever they may be in that process.  I just got done visiting with a friend who was pretty skeptical of It Works.  She had seen pictures on facebook of people's bare bellies and the amazing results they got from using the wraps, but she didn't know if it was real or not.  Also, she didn't realize that It Works has more to offer than just wraps.  I was delighted to help her learn otherwise!!!  As our kiddos played, we chatted for almost an hour about the various vitamins, supplements, and greens that It Works has to help people accomplish their HEALTH goals.  I sent her home with enough scoops of greens so that her family of 6 can try them out today and see if they are interested in becoming loyal customers and using It Works products on a regular basis to help their entire family maintain good HEALTH.  

So there you have it, yet again -- I am passionate about HEALTH and wellness.  

And that's why I am an It Works distributor.  

My goal and desire is to help as many people as possible make healthy choices and get the absolute most out of life that they possibly can!  

I'm not about beauty.  

Being pretty or handsome has nothing to do with this (at least not to me).  

Beauty is only skin deep, but good HEALTH is certainly not! 

I hope you hear my heart.  I hope you will take time to consider what It Works could do for you in your journey to health and wellness.  Please don't pass us by, thinking we are just a one-trick pony because all you see is before and after pictures of people who have used our wraps.  Please visit my website and learn more about the wide array of health and wellness products It Works has available for you and those you know and love.  These products could change your LIFE!  

If you have questions or want to know more, I would be more than happy to meet with you, talk with you on the phone, message you on facebook, or whatever works best for you and your schedule.  I am here for YOU, to help YOU.  I may not even know you, but my goal for you is to be HEALTHY.  Like I said, I am quite passionate about HEALTH AND WELLNESS.  

Ah, I must get off my soap box...

Product of the Day

In my efforts to help people understand that It Works is more than just the Ultimate Body Applicator (wrap), I am highlighting various other health and wellness products we have to help individuals, wherever they may be on their health journey or whatever their wellness goals may be.

Today, I want to tell you a bit more about the It Works Ultimate ThermoFIT, a supplement you can take daily to help boost your metabolism, reduce your appetite, and increase your energy.

As are all It Works products, the Ultimate ThermoFIT is made with all natural ingredients.  This particular supplement is powered by the superfood and antioxidant acai berry, which is said to help "slow the aging and disease process by neutralizing free radicals."  Also in the Ultimate ThermoFIT is Capsimax, which is derived from the hot pepper plant and naturally promotes thermogenesis.

Thermo-what?

I didn't know what thermogenesis was either, but I was glad to learn about it so I can apply my knowledge and better accomplish my health and wellness goals!

You see, it is actually based on science!  And I like that!!!

Thermogenesis is "the process by which your body raises its temperature and energy output."  If your body's energy output is higher, then your body has to raise its metabolic rate.  To support your increased metabolism, your body burns fat and calories faster.  On top of all that, your lean muscle increases at a faster rate as well!

If you are like me, as you age your metabolism slows down.  Sadly, even when I was younger, my metabolism was similar to that of a handicapped snail! :)  Now that I am approaching 30, my metabolism hasn't magically turned into a cheetah.  More like an injured turtle!!!

Even though I am already eating right and exercising regularly, my metabolism still needs some help.  So, if I can help boost my metabolism NATURALLY, then surely that would help me maintain my healthy lifestyle and achieve my wellness goals.

A bottle of It Works Ultimate ThermoFIT costs $39 for a loyal customer (you buy one product a month for 3 months, no minimum amount required).  That's just over a $1 a day.   About the cost of a candy bar or can of pop.  Less than a fast food meal or cup of specialty coffee.  None of which help boost your metabolism, increase your energy, or curb your appetite!  Remember, when considering the price of any product, you must compare it to something else you might buy on regular basis.  Then, evaluate the cost, taking into consideration the benefits the It Works product can offer you in comparison to the effects the candy bar, pop, fast food meal, specialty coffee, or whatever else might have on your body.  You only have one body, and you want to take care of it.  That requires time and effort, and often a financial investment.  The pay off is worth it though -- you have more energy, can go and do more, and are more likely to live longer!

I know what my choice would be!  I love being a wife and mother and want to make as many memories with my husband and girls as possible.  I want to soak up every moment I have with them.  I want to go on adventures as a family and enjoy life to the fullest with them!  In order to do that, I need to be healthy.  If there's something I can do to increase my chances of staying healthy, then I am all over that.  And that is one of the major reasons I became an It Works distributor!

I also want to help others on their journey to health and wellness!  Hence, I am sharing with you about various It Works products.  Yes, we have the wrap and you can get amazing results.  BUT, it's more than that.  For me, at least, it's about making good choices and MAINTAINING a healthy LIFESTYLE.  I hope you are beginning to recognize my passion for health and wellness.  I hope you are beginning to understand why I joined the It Works team.  If you have any questions or would like to learn more about It Works and our wide array of health and wellness products, I would LOVE to chat with you!

You can also check out my website to learn more on your own!  OR you can see these products and try them out yourself if you host or attend a wrap party.

And if health and wellness is a passion for you as well, maybe you are interested in joining the It Works team and helping others accomplish their life goals and dreams, whatever they may be.

I would LOVE for you to join my team and together we can work to earn a $10,000 bonus!

If you are still skeptical, I would be more than happy to introduce you to some other It Works distributors and let them share with you how this company has changed their lives.

One last thing, I feel I must share.  It Works is a Christian company.  They are debt-free.  And best yet, they are all about giving back and using their success to bless others.  Check out some of the cool projects they have done to make a difference in people's lives!  Here's a video you can watch too!

Once more, I hope you can see this whole It Works thing is way more than just a wrap that you wear for 45 minutes to help tighten, tone, and firm wherever you wear it!

Dollars and Sense

When it comes to eating healthy, you may think you don't have the money in your budget.  I agree that eating right does tend to cost more.  Especially if you buy all organic fruits and vegetables (which I would love to do but simply can't afford right now).

BUT, at the same time, I firmly believe making the investment of eating right is well worth it!  You are taking care of your body and avoiding expensive health care costs in the future.  I would much rather spend money on preventive measures (eating right, gym membership, etc.) than on surgeries, medicines, hospital stays, doctor visits, and other such costs.

A healthy lifestyle is more than just eating right, though.  Exercise is also important.  Various other "products" can also help you on your health and wellness journey -- multivitamins, protein powders, greens, and other supplements formulated to focus specifically on one area/system of your body.

It Works offers all of those!  And while you may think you can't afford these products, I would beg to differ. Rather than being taken aback that the protein powder, for example, costs $69 a bag, break it down to see how much it costs per serving.  Then, compare that to something else you could spend your money on from day to day.

Take a typical meal from McDonald's:

$4.95 for this Quarter Pounder with cheese, large fries, and large drink.  You must also consider the calories you are paying for!!!  520 for the Quarter Pounder alone.  500 more for the large fries.  310 for the large Coke.  That's 1,330 calories!!!

I would rather spend $2.30 for a serving of protein powder to mix in with my smoothie made with yogurt, frozen berries, and some spinach!

Maybe you're not a fan of McDonald's.  You like to think outside of the box and live mas:

$4.99 for this Big Box Meal, complete with 1,180 calories!

I would rather spend 93 cents to have two small scoops of Daily Greens and get 8+ servings of fruits and vegetables and help promote the pH balance in my body at the same time.

Maybe you don't like beef and prefer to eat more chicken:

Much better with "only" 860 calories to the tune of $4.79.

Then again, maybe you don't eat out that much, but you are a fan of coffee.

 410 calories for this Grande Caramel Frappuccino that costs about $4.50.

Anywhere from $1.50 to $3.99 for this black coffee, depending on what size you get.  Calories would also vary based on what you like to add to your coffee to make it taste just right.

Either way -- hot or cold -- you could take three It Works supplements for the price of one cup of joe.  The Vital Core Nutrition (multivitamin), ThermoFIT (boots metabolism), and Confianza (increases energy while reducing stress and fatigue).  Again, you might be overwhelmed at the cost of each bottle:

Vital Core Nutrition: $29 

ThermoFIT: $39

Confianza: $25

BUT, when you break it down to what it costs to take these on a daily basis, it's much easier to swallow (pun intended)!  About a $1 to $1.30 a day for each individually, or $3.30 a day for all three.  Like I said, less than a cup of coffee.  And much better for you too!

I'm not saying to give up your morning (or afternoon) coffee.  I couldn't even do that!!!!!  Maybe you could buy a can of Folgers or Maxwell or whatever at the grocery store and brew your coffee at home instead of paying extra for the name on the cup.  Then, put the money you save towards staying healthy!!!

When it comes to wrapping, you might think that $25-$30 is a bit pricey to wear a wrap for 45 minutes.  Most massages cost $49 for an hour.  Manicures average $20-35, or so I am told; I have never actually had one.  Pedicures are a little more, running anywhere from $25-50.  I've only had one in my entire life -- as a bridesmaid and it was paid for by the bride's family.  For a simple hair cut and style, you'll need about the same amount.  More if you get highlights or perm or whatnot.  Plus tip.  So, if you compare the price of a wrap to other expenses, it really is quite reasonable!  And you get some great results that you can feel good about as an added bonus. :)

If you're like me and try to get stuff for FREE, then hosting a wrap party is the thing for you.  If you invite your friends and three of them wrap at the cost of $30 ($25 if they have a coupon), then you can wrap for FREE!  On top of that, EVERYONE at the party gets to sample the Daily Greens and the Defining Gel, also for FREE.  If the host lets me know in advance some other products he/she would like to try out, I can do my best to have the Ultimate ProFIT protein powder, the Essential energy bars, or such items for everyone to try as well.  I can set up some other deals too -- if someone wants to use both the body wrap and the facial applicator at the party, they can do so for $50 (separately it would cost $30 for the wrap and $25 for the facial).  It Works also has various "packs" with multiple products to help individuals focus on their specific health and wellness goals, while keeping a little cash in their pocket.

Skinny Pack: $109, for a savings of $18 by buying everything together rather than separately.

Or if you want to go all in, you can get the Fit Pack (available with vanilla or chocolate protein powder).

 You pay $179 and save $45 by getting everything all at once.

I hope you see that eating right and working out and taking care of yourself is well worth the "expense" and DOESN'T actually cost more than some typical fast food meals or a cup of specialty coffee.  In fact, the money you spend upfront to maintain a healthy lifestyle will hopefully save you lots of green in the end as you avoid medical bills related to poor health issues and conditions.  

It's your money and you can spend it however you want, but I just wanted to make sure you were an informed shopper!

If you want to know more about any of the It Works products, check out my website!  Or email, text, call, or facebook message me.  I would love to tell you more, not only about our products, but also about the It Works company and how they are striving to give back and bless others.

Putting a Face with the Name (and Belly)

Some of you who know me well might have been surprised that I became an It Works distributor recently.  I was kind of surprised myself, actually!  However, when I saw friend after friend after friend post pictures on their facebook walls about their own journeys with It Works, I had to take a second and third and fourth look at this health and wellness company.

I thought I would introduce you to my three friends who, without knowing it, convinced me to join the It Works team.  You might know them, you might not.  Either way, you can put a face with the name of other women who have committed to helping others on their health and wellness journeys the It Works way.

First up is Melissa Schellinger.

 Melissa and her husband Mitch are actually a team for It Works.  They have two little girls, Lyla and Lily.  In fact, Melissa and I were pregnant together, the first time around.  We all took childbirth classes together, and then Coralyn and Lyla were born just days apart!   Melissa asked me to take the classes with them, and now three years later I am a natural childbirth instructor and doula!  So, needless to say, she has had a huge impact on my life in that area.  Not just in regards to pregnancy and childbirth, but with health and wellness in general.  Melissa takes a natural, homeopathic approach if someone in her family is sick or ill.  She looks for natural remedies for aches and pains as well.  She is a RN and very familiar with the medical world, but she believes God has provided us with all we need (in most cases) to get better and treat problems without medical intervention.

When I saw that Mitch and Melissa were It Works distributors, I was a bit surprised and contacted her via facebook to discuss her decision to be a part of this company.  She explained that she too was skeptical at first and had taken a YEAR to do research about the company and their products on their own.  She shared what she had discovered with me -- It Works uses all natural ingredients and is a healthy way to improve or maintain your overall wellness.

I thanked her for the information and agreed to pray about joining her team.  I was still somewhat doubtful though, despite her enthusiastic endorsement for It Works.

That's where Jessica Salas comes in.

Jess and her husband Jason recently moved, but before that they attended our church (as did Mitch and Melissa before they moved to Colorado).  I have watched her kiddos during the summer when her regular Parents Day Out program wasn't available.  Jess works from home as a writer, and needed some time to work uninterrupted, so I was more than happy to play with her youngest children several days a week.  Jess is also a naturally minded person, looking to homeopathic means if someone in her family isn't feeling well.  I have asked her questions about how to use essential oils, what natural remedies she likes, and other "crunchy" related issues.

Several days after I had "talked" with Melissa, I saw a before/after wrap picture on Jess's facebook wall.  Again, I was taken aback that she had become a distributor.  I saw her post how she believed in the It Works products and spoke highly of their all natural approach to health and wellness.

I was really beginning to think that It Works might be something I too could get on board with and help people on their various healthy journeys.  I still wasn't completely convinced, though.

Enter Valerie Brown.

Valerie and her husband Bil go to church with us.  Bil is actually the Worship Pastor!  Valerie is the church secretary.  Like Melissa and Jess, Valerie takes a natural approach to health and wellness.  She has helped me personally in my quest to figure out why I was feeling so poorly all the time, and I was so thankful for her suggestion to eliminate gluten from my diet.  Valerie herself has taken all grains out of her diet and works to control some of her family's health issues with healthy eating habits.  I respect Valerie's opinion, especially in regards to anything concerning health and wellness.  I think she would consider it a compliment when I say that I view her as one of the most "crunchy" people I know.

That's why when Valerie announced that she too had become an It Works distributor, I knew it simply must be a great company and their products were of the highest quality.

I had been praying about my decision, and felt like I had an answer.  I immediately contacted Ashleigh Smith, my friend and It Works distributor (now at a Double Diamond rank in the company).

I informed her I wanted to join her team, and she was more than happy to get me started.  She has been able to answer my questions and encourage me as I begin this new adventure.  I am looking forward to working with her and many other wonderful people in the It Works company!

So, there you have it.  Know you know some of the real people involved with It Works.  Now you can put a face to the name.  Oh, and as for all those belly shots.  Maybe you think they're not real people either.  Well, here are some pictures Ashleigh took of herself before and after using just one wrap.

And yes, she gave us permission to post her belly pictures.  She wants everyone to know about the It Works products and be able to use them to help them on their own health and wellness journey.

If you  have any questions about It Works or our all natural products, please let me know!  You can check out all the different health and wellness products available on my website too.  I would love to tell you how to get a 45% discount, earn free products, or even become an It Works distributor yourself.

Ready to Launch

5-4-3-2-1-BLAST OFF!

I am ready to LAUNCH my It Works business!  I just received my first shipment of It Works products and am excited to share them with everyone!

Here's my beginner's kit:

It has everything I need to get my business started and make back the $99 I spent for everything you see here on my coffee table.  Product information, order forms, Blitz Cards, coupons to place my next order, magazines featuring It Works distributors, and a wonderful organizer so I can pack everything up wherever I need to go to host a party!

And here's the Booster Kit I chose to purchase as well so that I would be able to wrap at least 8 people and give 4 facials at my Launch Party.  I will also have Greens for people to sample, defining gel for them to test out, and FatFigthers for them to try as well.

Since I want to feature various It Works products, besides the "famous" and amazing wrap, I figured it would make the most sense to focus on the defining gel, fat fighters, and facial applicators since those came in my Booster Kit.

Defining Gel
Like all It Works products, the defining gel is made with all natural ingredients.  You can use the defining gel in conjunction with the Ultimate Body Applicator (wrap) or all on its own.  The defining gel not only helps to reduce the appearance of cellulite and diminish the appearance of varicose veins, but it also softens and hydrates your skin!  Defining gel can be used on your arms, legs, back, and abdomen to help you tighten and tone from head to toe.

One bottle of defining gel is $45 for loyal customers (you buy 1 product a month for 3 months, get free shipping, and can earn Perk Points to get free stuff).  I just went to google to compare prices for other defining gels out there, and I had to scroll down quite a bit because the first 5-6 links were all about It Works defining gel (must be good stuff!).


Fat Fighter
The It Works supplement line includes the Advanced Formula Fat Fighter with Carb Inhibitors.  By taking the Fat Fighter within an hour of eating a meal (maybe you overindulged at the buffet or on Thanksgiving), you can help block some of the fat and carbohydrates from the food you enjoyed.  The Fat Fighter will absorb those for you so your body doesn't have to!  This cactus-based formula helps balance healthy glucose levels and reduce cravings as well.

One bottle of Fat Fighters is $23 for a loyal customer.  Each bottle has 60 tablets, with a suggestion of taking 2 tablets 15 minutes to an hour after a large meal.  Following those guidelines, the bottle would last you a month and thus cost less than a $1 a day.  If you only use the Fat Fighter on occasion, then of course the bottle will last you longer.

And as I have said before, I truly believe health is a lifestyle.  I did not join It Works to provide people with quick-fix solutions, but rather to encourage them to make healthy choices and maintain a lifestyle that will enable them to go and do more, stay active, enjoy life to the fullest, and live longer.  With that being said, even those of us who work hard to eat right and exercise regularly do overindulge every once in awhile.  No one is perfect.  I bet even Jillian Michaels has a sweet tooth! :)  That is where It Works Fat Fighter could come in handy.  You can still have the freedom to enjoy a special treat (say some chocolate covered strawberries on Valentine's Day, celebrate an anniversary with a piece of Adam's Peanut Butter Fudge Ripple Cheesecake at the Cheesecake Factory (that would be my personal choice!), or sample all 15 kinds of cookies your relatives made for Christmas.  You don't have to feel guilty or spend 2 extra hours on the treadmill to undue the "damage."  Or worse yet, do what I did when I was younger and struggling with various eating disorders and use unhealthy means such as self-induced vomiting or laxatives to get rid of the food.  INSTEAD, you can take the Fat Fighter tablets, make healthy food choices the rest of the day, and work out as usual the next day.  See how that works, you are still striving to make good choices and maintain that healthy LIFESTYLE, with just a little extra (SAFE) help when needed.


Facial Applicator
Who doesn't want to have soft, smooth, wrinkle-free skin?  Given the opportunity who wouldn't want to help revitalize and rejuvenate their skin?  That is exactly what the It Works Facial Applicator does!  In just 45 minutes, the facial applicator helps to hydrate, invigorate, firm, and lift your skin.

One box of It Works Facial Applicators is $49 for the loyal customer and comes with 4 applicators.  That's about $12 for a facial. I am not one to go and get pedicures, manicures, massages, or facials all that often, so I don't really know what they typically cost, but $12 for a facial does seem like a great deal to me!

Well, there you have it.  You now know about 3 more of the It Works fantastic all-natural products available to help you wherever you may be on your health and wellness journey.  And if you come to my Launch Party or host a Wrap Party, you and your friends (and/or family) will get to sample all three of these products in addition to wrapping and sampling the Daily Greens that I highlighted in my blog yesterday.

If you have any questions or would like more information about other fabulous It Works products, you can contact me or check out my website.  I would love to talk with you and tell you more and help you discover how these products can help you accomplish your health goals and achieve your dreams, whatever they may be!  I know I am personally excited about this adventure and how it can impact my family, and many others as a result!

But Wait, That's Not All!

My husband Lawrence and I like to make fun of infomercials.  The person describes the product, with as much enthusiasm as they can muster and in the loudest voice possible -- or so it seems.  They show you the product in action, amazing you with the fabulous results the product produces or the wonderful, almost magical things the product can do.  By the end of the infomercial, you realize you simply cannot live another second with this particular product.  I mean, how in the world have you managed to survive up until now without this product in your possession?!  Or maybe you're not quite convinced, and so when the time comes to have you call in and place your order, they go over what all you will get and then add at the end, "BUT WAIT, THAT'S NOT ALL..."  They go on to explain, "If you call within the next 5 minutes, we'll give you not one but two of such and such product."  They might even throw in a few accessories or extra parts or whatnot for "free."  Then, to top it all off, you get free shipping!  How can you NOT rush to find your phone and make that call right then and there?!

You see why Lawrence and I have a good laugh when we see/hear infomercials.

I hope you're not laughing at me as I have announced my new adventure with It Works!  I know I have posted a lot of pictures -- with a lot of skin -- to show you how fabulous the wraps are, how the results speak for themselves.  You might think I have turned into a living infomercial for the It Works Ultimate Body Applicator.  I apologize.  I probably did go a little overboard, but I just got super excited.  You see, I was super skeptical about them at first.  I questioned if they actually worked.  BUT, I kept seeing pictures and hearing stories of people I KNOW and TRUST.  I still doubted though.  I wondered if the wraps were truly healthy.  I am a huge proponent of HEALTH, not quick fixes or short cuts.  I believe in eating right and exercising, of taking care of your body.  It's about a LIFESTYLE for me, not just a 45 minute wrap application.  And so I kindly declined an offer to become a distributor back in September.  But this past month, three of my good friends, all of whom are health conscious, natural minded, homeopathic "crunchies" joined the It Works team as distributors.  So, I took a second look at this company and their products.  I came to discover they use ALL NATURAL ingredients to make all of their products.  And as you know, I got excited about what It Works can do to help people MAINTAIN a healthy lifestyle.

I feel as though I must write this blog today to help you see understand that It Works offers more than just the Ultimate Body Applicator.  Yes, we are most certainly best known for our wraps -- as they are pretty amazing, but I wanted to tell you, "BUT WAIT, THAT'S NOT ALL!"  It Works has an extensive line of health and wellness products, not just the wraps.  And because I am passionate about helping people develop and maintain a healthy LIFESTYLE, I simply must share a few of these products with you.

Daily Greens
I have posted about these on facebook several times, mainly because apart from the wrap, these are my personal favorite product It Works has to offer.

You can get the greens in a container and use 1-2 scoops a day.  If you use the recommended 2 scoops, you will get 8+ servings of fruits and veggies, help balance your body's PH levels, and boost your overall immune system.  Using 2 scoops a day, you will have a month's supply of greens.  If you are a busy person and want to take your greens with you on the go, then you can get a box of individual packets.  It averages out to about $1 a day to use the greens.  $1 a day!  That's less than a cup of coffee or pop.  That's about the same as a candy bar or dollar menu item from McDonalds, which are nowhere nearly as good for you as these greens! :)


It's Vital Core Nutrition
I don't know about you, but I personally take a multivitamin every day.  Unless you are taking a vitamin made with whole foods, your body probably isn't digesting the vitamin and you are just pooping it out.  If you want to actually benefit from your multivitamin, it needs to be plant-based and contain a variety of nutrients.

It Works offers a multivitamin made with over 30 pesticide-free, plant-based, and gluten-free ingredients!  Not only do these provide you with increased amounts of vitamins A, D, B6, B12, C, and E, but they also can help to boost your metabolism and maintain your energy throughout the day.  One bottle of the It Works It's Vital Core Nutrition vitamins is $29 (for loyal customers).  Again, that's about $1 a day.  I think that's a pretty good deal!

Lawrence and I have a very high deductible for our insurance.  We believe that if we spend the money to eat right, exercise, and take care of our bodies, we won't have to go to the doctor all that often.  We would rather be preventive and invest in healthy foods and activities that will help us maintain our health rather than paying a doctor for medicine to help us feel better.


Ultimate ProFIT
Yesterday, on facebook, a friend of mine from high school who is now a registered dietian posted how a person's muscle mass is at its peak when he/she is 30 and then it starts to decline.  Another friend, also a registered dietian mentioned how she was glad she had started putting whey protein in her shakes or smoothies.  I immediately thought of the It Works Ultimate ProFIT, a blend of protein, superfoods, and insoluble fibers.

Not only does this provide you with 14 grams of protein, in just 100 calories, it also promotes digestive health.  So, while you are building lean muscle mass, you are also helping to maintain healthy cholesterol levels and boost your digestive system.  The whey and soy proteins in It Works Ultimate ProFIT are non-hormonal and non-GMO.  With the added superfoods, your body gets extra antioxidants, and the other ingredients like cocao powder and maca will help boost your energy and feel good all day.  A bag of It Works Ultimate ProFIT is $69 and will last you an entire month.  That levels out to about $2.30 a day.  Again, cheaper than the smallest cup of coffee at Starbucks or Caribou Coffee or whatever coffee shop you frequent.  

I could go on and on and on, telling you about product after product after product that It Works offers to help you, wherever you may be on your journey to wellness.  Again, I am passionate about HEALTHY LIVING, not quick fix solutions with results that don't last.  And that is why I decided that joining the It Works team was something I could do and feel good about.  I want to help others accomplish their health and wellness goals.  I want them to come to love being healthy, maintain that lifestyle, and share their passion with others.

I will spare you more product information, for now, though.  I will just include some pictures of a few other items It Works offers.  

It's Essential  Weight Loss Energy Bars

Hydrating and Refreshing Toner

Defining Gel

Lifting Lip and Eye Cream

If you want to know about ALL the amazing products to help you on your health and wellness journey, please visit my website!  If you have questions, want to know more, or would like to try any of the products, please let me know!  I would LOVE to chat with you and get you set up for success as you seek to achieve your health goals and dreams!