90 Day Challenge

I am passionate about health.  Not only do I think it's important for ME to maintain a healthy lifestyle, I believe it is imperative I teach my CHILDREN from a young age what it means to be healthy - how to make good choices when it comes to what they eat, how to make exercise a part of your every day routine, how to keep your body strong and reduce your chances of illness.  I get a huge smile on my face and a heart full of joy when Coralyn (3.5 years old) says things like, "I love asparagus!  It's my favorite!" or "Fish is good for you.  It has protein in it," or "We can't have candy every day because it's like a special treat.  If we ate it all the time, we would get sick."  I love when she sees me "doing my exercises" and then starts to mimic what I am doing.  I love that she enjoys being outside, running around or riding her little tricycle or dancing in the grass or playing on her swingset.

My interest in health doesn't stop with my immediate family, however.  Oh no!  I feel compelled to help as many people as possible develop and maintain healthy lifestyles, and to realize how fun and enjoyable that can be!  I truly believe that the healthier you are, the more you can go and do, the more you can get out of life.  And I am all about living life to the fullest!  Jesus Himself said He came to give us life ABUNDANT.  I think a huge part of that is taking care of the bodies God has given us so that we are indeed able to live life to the max, fulfilling all the work that He has prepared for us to do AND having quite a bit of fun in the process!

So...I am proposing a 90 day challenge.

90 days for you to focus on your health and make it a priority.

90 days to make some changes -- big and small -- to see what kind of difference they make in how you look, how you feel, how you LIVE.

90 days.
I read about a 90-day rule, "Whatever you do TODAY, you will see the benefit 90 days from now." So just imagine if for 90 days you do something good for your health, you'll actually continue to reap the benefits for 8,100 days!  And then, just imagine if you took the challenge past 90 days and made it a LIFESTYLE!

Are you in?
Will you accept this challenge and see what can happen if you commit to making your health a priority for the next 90 days?

Here's the game plan (goals and plans are very important to success):

*Use your choice of It Works health and wellness products for the next 90 days
      You decide what you use:
            Greens - get 8 servings of fruits and veggies every day, boost your immune system, balance your pH levels so your body can be alkaline and use up excess fat caused from acidity
            ProFIT Protein Powder - add it to a smoothie to get 14 grams of protein, plus antioxidants and fiber to help you build lean muscle and feel fuller longer; use it as meal replacement shake
            Fat Fighters - these 2 tablets, taken 15-60 minutes after your biggest meal, will help absorb 1/3 of the fat and carbs you eat so that your body doesn't even get the chance
        ThermoFIT - boost your metabolism and burn an extra 275 calories a day!
        Confianza - reduce stress and fatigue, suppress the amount of adrenaline your body produces, and boost your energy, all naturally!
        It's Vital Vitamins - make sure you get all the vitamins, minerals, and nutrients your body needs every day to perform at its full potential
        New You - get the most out of your work out by helping build lean muscle, and strengthen your nails and improve your hair growth as some added bonuses
        Defining Gel - reduce the appearance of cellulite and varicose veins, but also help hydrate and moisturize your skin, reduce inflammation and improve circulation; clear up some scars, rashes, ezcema, acne, or stretch marks
        Wraps - help your body from the inside out with this botanical and herb treatment; tighten, tone, firm, hydrate, moisturize, and more wherever you where the wrap (for just 45 minutes each time)

*Make healthy choices when it comes to eating -- whole grains, lean meats, fruits and veggies, lots of color

*Incorporate exercise into your daily routine -- be it a 15 minute walk, dance lessons, playing basketball with your kids, riding your bike, or whatever else you may enjoy that helps burn some extra calories

*Track your progress and see what changes you notice as you strive to make health a priority

If you want more information about how to take part in this 90 Day Challenge that could change your life, let me know!  I would love to support and encourage you along the way!

To make an order, just go to my website!
*Click on SHOP
*Choose whatever products you want to use to meet your health goals (you can use different products each month or get the same thing each time, no minimum amount required!)
*Check out
     BE SURE TO CLICK THE GREEN TAB THAT SAYS BECOME A LOYAL CUSTOMER so that you get the 25-40% discount on your order!
*Fill out your shipping and billing information
*Review and submit the order

Well, I hope you will take me up on this challenge to see if It Works can help you develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle.  Let's see what a difference 90 days can make in the way you look, feel, and LIVE!

        

Is That You?

My friend, who has been a loyal customer since March, texted me a picture today, excited as she bought a new pair of jeans.  All her other pants kept falling off, and her friends told her, "Go buy some new clothes that actually fit!"

So she did!

And when she tried on the jeans, two sizes smaller than what she had been wearing, she was elated!  She texted me, "Holy wow!  There's a waistline under there!"


When I got the picture from her, I actually had to ask, "Wow!  Is that you?"

I am so proud of her and the changes she is making!  This new lifestyle is having huge benefits to her overall health, and I am super excited about that!

If you have been thinking about using It Works to help you reach your own health goals, what are you waiting for?  Let's chat today about what products would best help you make the changes you need and want so that you too can live life to the fullest!

Going Green

Green is the new black.

Going green is in hip, "in" thing to do.

Recycle.
Buy local.
Eat fresh.
Plant a garden.
Conserve energy.
Make your own cleaning supplies and even personal care products.

I am sure the list of ways to go green is much longer, but I think you get the idea.

Well, one of my missions in life is to get everyone to go green, but not in the hippie, hug a tree, save the whales type of way (though I am sure those are all good things as well).

My version is much simpler and cheaper.

You see, all I want people to do is take 2 small scoops of a green powder made of 38 organic, non-GMO fruits and veggies every day so they get 8+ servings of fruits and veggies.

You can put the greens in water, orange juice, any juice for that matter, a smoothie, regular yogurt, or even pancake batter!  Even my girls (ages 3.5 years and 16 months) LOVE the stuff!  They drink it in OJ I make with our juicer, V8 Splash at Grampy's house, or in the smoothies I make for lunch on a regular basis.

A can of greens, which will last one person (using 2 scoops a day) a month, costs $28.  You can get Greens on the Go if you are super busy and want the convenience of a pre-measured packet to just dump in your water, juice, or smoothie.

Not only do the greens give you 8+ servings of organic, non-GMO fruits and veggies every day, but they help boost your immune system, fight toxins, balance the pH levels and alkalize your body, and give you added NATURAL energy!

All that for about $1 a day!

Oh, and I have had people tell me that just by taking the greens they have noticed a difference with their migraines, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, allergies, fatigue, repeated colds or sinus infections!  Others don't need their afternoon caffeine that they had become addicted to!  My mom friends aren't needing to take a nap with their kiddos in the afternoon either!  These are some pretty serious/major improvements in their health -- just by adding greens to their daily routine!

I really don't think my mission is all that hard.  Definitely not impossible!  Oh no, certainly doable!

So, are you up for the challenge?
Are you ready to feed your body what it needs to perform at its full potential?
Why don't you join me in my quest to make the world a healthier, greener place?
One person, one body, one to two scoops of greens at a time!

If you would like more information on the Greens, or any of the It Works health and wellness products, I would love to answer any questions you have!  You can check out my website or contact me personally!

Just What the RD Ordered

My friend Michele (Ingwerson) Keethler recently joined the It Works team as a distributor.

I was so excited when she made this decision!  I did a party for our mutual friend Ginger (Lenz) Skillen at the end of March, and I knew Michele was going to be there.  I was kind of nervous, to be honest, because Michele is a registered dietitian and knows her stuff.  I wanted to be able to answer any questions she would have about our products and "convince" her that they really are as amazing as I was posting on facebook.  And so I did a bunch of researching, looking up the ingredients in our products and then finding out what those natural ingredients do to make our products work.  I had lots of fun in the process, felt like I was in science class all over again, and felt confident going into Ginger's party.

Well, I guess the hard work paid off because both Ginger and Michele have become distributors since then!

I thought it would be fun to ask Michele a few questions about why she decided to go from being a loyal customer who just used the greens to a distributor who now promotes and sells the products herself.  I knew it was more than just seeing the wraps do their thing at Ginger's party.  Though I couldn't help but smile when she was looking at Ginger's before/after pictures from the party and heard her exclaim, "Wow, it really did work!  I really can tell a difference!"

So here's what else Michele, the registered dietitian (RD) had to say about her decision to be a distributor for It Works:

1. As a registered dietitian, what do you like most about It Works and their products?

I really like the variety of products that they offer—it isn’t just all about the wraps-- and that they are all naturally based. It seems to me the target of their products is to take a natural approach for healthy living instead. There are lots of similar type products on the market and while I haven’t done comparable research on them, they aren’t naturally based. It feels good putting God made ingredients in vs. man-made. 


2. In your opinion, what makes It Works stand out and be able to benefit people? How does it help people develop and maintain healthy living?

In today’s world where time is a precious commodity It Works products can aide in getting healthier and more fit faster. The wraps can jump start your weight loss dreams. They aren’t to be substituted for the gym and eating well and you will have-- in my opinion--better results if you go to the gym in conjunction with wrapping every so often and eating well. 

Then there are the Greens offering you your daily serving of fruits and veggies in a little scoop. Again while it shouldn’t be a substitute for buying fruits and veggies fresh from the store, it can help you make sure you are getting your daily allotment.

The list goes on…they have vitamin and mineral supplements that are of high quality value. Not all OTC (over the counter) vitamin and mineral supplements are created equal. As well as supplements to improve hormonal health; which as women can be so debilitating to our overall health.

I haven’t found something I don’t like yet!


3. What is your favorite It Works product and why?

I think the wraps are great and I have seen some amazing results with my own eyes, but what I am really sold on is the greens. To me it is a fantastic product boasting 8 servings of fruits and veggies per 1 tsp scoop. It has given me more energy in my day and I just feel better. I love that my kids love it and my son hates anything that isn’t PBJ or pizza. Not exactly the well rounded diet this RD prefers! I feel great knowing each morning he is getting some good nutrition in and staying on the healthy track.


Well, there you go!  It Works is just what this RD ordered!

If you have any questions about It Works, our products, or how you too can be a part of this amazing business opportunity, please let me know!

You can visit my website or contact me personally!

Brrrr, It's Chilly Outside!

With winter still holding a tight grip on our weather patterns here in Missouri, yesterday's rain and sleet made for a perfect day for a chili supper.  Only this time, I decided to change things up a bit and try a brand new recipe that a friend had posted on her facebook page back when it was actually supposed to be winter.

And so I went back to find her post from none other than Pinterest!

I did a little adjusting to fit our family's tastes...
*I added a pound of deer meet that I cooked with onion and garlic in my electric skillet
*I used tomato sauce (3 small cans) instead of tomato paste and water
*I used chili beans and kidney beans (1 can each), no black beans
*I was out of chili powder :( but did add extra garlic

Here's what my bowl looked like before I devoured it.

Let me just say that the crockpot is a wonderful invention, but having your supper smell so yummy all throughout the day while you are at home and PREGNANT is not nice to my stomach.  All day I kept dreaming of finally being able to sit down and actually eat what I had been smelling all day!

And I think everyone was satisfied with the outcome!

Look at the string of cheese, Mommy!
It's THIS long!

All done!

Everyone had two bowls (except Kellah).  Coralyn doesn't usually like sweet potatoes, but she didn't complain one little bit about them being in her soup.  It tasted so good, I don't think she even noticed them -- or the quinoa!  

I didn't tell Lawrence I did anything different, and he gobbled up two bowls when he got home from working on grad school papers and assignments.

I will definitely be using this recipe in the future!  Thanks, Michele Keethler for the tip!

There's No I in Team

Just wanted to take a bit to introduce you to some of the newest members on "my" It Works team!  I am so excited to work with these amazing ladies, some of whom I have known since high school and others whom I am just meeting and getting to know for the first time.  Whether I ran ladder drills with them at track practice way back in the day or just sent a friend request to them yesterday doesn't matter to me, at least not in my desire for them to reach their goals and my commitment to help them do so!

You see, this whole It Works business is not really a "business" to me.  I mean, I certainly don't want to run it like a typical business out in the regular working world.  It's not about climbing the corporate ladder and doing whatever I have to do to get to the top.  Instead, it's about RELATIONSHIPS and DREAMS and HELPING PEOPLE and CHANGING LIVES.

When a girl (or guy) makes the decision to sign up and commits to spending her hard earned cash to start this "business," then I feel a responsibility as the person who "got her into this whole thing" in the first place.  I  want to do everything I possibly can to help her succeed, to achieve her goals, to see her dreams become a reality.  Especially when her family depends on her doing well or when her goals and dreams revolve around making a difference in those around her, in being able to bless others in ways she never could before this It Works adventure.

Here's what I mean:

I have told my MIL all week how hard you are working and you reasons for selling this product. Seriously!! God is so GREAT!! You have inspired me too! I am planning on paying off all our debt and then putting a BIG chuck of my earning into helping foster kids or children in general b/c that is where my heart is. I want to bless others as well.

When I get a message like this from one of my new team members, explaining WHY she has decided to take this leap and go for it, I get so excited for her!  My heart fills with joy as I picture her dreaming about all that she will be able to do in and through this "business."  Her enthusiasm and drive rekindle my own fire and stir up within me the desire to do well, so that she in turn can do well.  So that we can both achieve our goals and fulfill our dreams!

Just imagine all the lives that can be impacted!  It's a ripple effect that could go on forever!  And THAT is what motivates me to sell these "products."  So much more than a wrap or a container of greens or a tube of defining gel or a bottle of vitamins!  I'm talking people's financial freedom, the ability to pay off debt, the opportunity to give back and bless others in huge ways, the chance to help people improve their health and change the way they live, the joy of seeing your biggest, wildest dreams come true before your very eyes!

Okay, with all that being said, I want you to meet the newest member of the team: Melissa Jensen!

Melissa and I went to high school together and ran those dreaded 100-200-300-400-300-200-100 ladder drills at track practice, only Melissa was always WAY ahead of me, crossing the finish line and looking back to see me, a tiny little speck in the distance.  Now, we are both stay-at-home moms, spending our days with our kiddos and trying to teach them the meaning of life while still getting the clothes washed, dishes cleaned, and meals made.  Melissa is actually expecting her third little one, ANY DAY NOW!  It's a crazy time of life for her and her family, BUT she has been thinking and praying about joining It Works for some time now.  Despite the chaotic circumstances, she decided to go for it and took the leap earlier this week.  I am so proud of her and excited for her.  When she explained to me how she wants to pay off their debt and then be able to give back to help foster kids, my heart overflowed with emotion.  I can taste her desire, I can feel her passion, and it moves me, making me want to help her in any way I can so she can achieve these dreams!

So you see, there is no I in team.  When I post about It Works, it's not about putting money in my wallet.  It's about helping people develop and maintain healthy lifestyles.  It's about changing lives and blessing others and making it possible for people like Melissa to do the same.  It's about the foster kids she wants to love on when no one else will take the time or energy.  It's about the kids I want to send to Ponca Bible Camp who wouldn't be able to go otherwise, who could miss the opportunity to hear about Jesus and His incredible love for them.

Maybe you have big dreams too.  Maybe you want to bless others and change people's lives.  Maybe this It Works "business" can help you do just that!  If you would like more information, want to ask me questions, or talk more about how you can join the team, please let me know!  I would LOVE to work with you and do everything I can to help you accomplish your goals and fulfill your dreams!

Liquid Gold

As a childbirth instructor, when I hear the term "liquid gold," I think of colostrum, the first milk a mother produces after her baby is born.  While the milk's yellowish color could be one reason for the name, I think it has more to do with all the amazing nutrients it provides for the newborn!

Today, however, I am not talking about colostrum or anything related to childbirth or breastfeeding.  Instead, I am in It Works mode and referring to one of our fabulous products -- defining gel!  So what makes this defining gel so special?  Why has it been dubbed "liquid gold?"

I'm so glad you asked!  I would love to tell you more about our defining gel and all the fantastic things it can do!

First, WHAT is defining gel?

Second, what can defining gel DO?  Let's just say it's "magical powers" go far beyond reducing the appearance of cellulite and varicose veins.  It has many, much less "vain," ways of helping your body inside and out!

Helps reduce Stretch Marks
(which are NOT ugly in my opinion, but rather a sign that you carried life inside you,
but if you don't want that particular sign, then defining can can certainly help ya out)

Dry skin on your hands and feet

Help with acne, anywhere on your body (not just the back)

 

Can you tell which leg she used the defining gel on?

Reduce the appearance of scars and burns

Help with a rash, even on kids
Some people use defining gel as their diaper rash cream!

Helps with eczema, again even on kiddos

Can even help brighten tattoos! 

Now do you see why some people refer to our defining gel as "liquid gold?"!  There's not much it can't do!

How can you get your hands on this magic in a bottle?  Well, three ways actually:

1. You can buy a tube of defining gel for $45 (as a loyal customer) or $79 retail. 

2. You can buy a Wrap Pack that includes a box of 4 wraps and a sample tube of defining gel.  This is $69 as a loyal customer or $115 retail.

3. You can become a loyal customer this month and be entered in a drawing to win a sample tube of defining gel, some Greens on the Go packets, and your choice of Fat Fighters or ThermoFIT.

How do you order?  

Go to my website, 

click on SHOP, 

and you can find the defining gel under BODY CONTOURING or ULTIMATE MAKEOVER.

Be sure you chose to become a loyal customer to get the reduced price and be entered in the drawing!

If you have any questions or would like more information about the defining gel or any of our health and wellness products, please let me know!

Shout Out

I just wanted to give a couple SHOUT OUTs because I simply can't contain my excitement or thankfulness!

First, I want to praise God for the way He has been blessing this It Works business!
     *I get to stay at home with my precious girls, while still contributing to our family income
     *I get to do something I love and enjoy -- helping people get/stay healthy
     *I get to use the money I make to encourage and bless others
     *I get to connect with great people all over the United States as they use and sell It Works
     *I get to help my team members change their families' lives and enable them to bless others too

Second, I want to say how proud I am of my team members.  These ladies have taken the leap and joined this crazy It Works business, excited (and nervous at times) to share how our products can help people of all ages make healthy choices and meet their health goals.
     *Lindsey Christine
     *Kaysi Smothers
     *Rachael Etenyi
     *Ginger Skillen
     *Corie Cook

Third, I wanted to welcome my newest team member -- Michele Keethler!  As a registered dietitian, I am so excited to have her on board.  I was so nervous when I hosted Ginger's party because I knew Michele was going to be there.  I researched and studied to make sure I knew HOW our products worked and could explain their health benefits to someone like Michele :)  Well, she was impressed at the party, exclaiming, "It really does work!"  And now, well, she's on the team too!

Fourth, I wanted to congratulate both Kaysi and Ginger on adding people to their teams!  The passion is spreading and people in more places will have the opportunity to experience It Works for themselves.

Fifth, I wanted to say how excited I am that I know of at least THREE more people who are seriously considering joining the team and selling It Works themselves!  I would LOVE to work with these ladies to help them grow their business, meet their goals, and change people's lives.  AND three of my team members also have people (both MEN and women) interested in joining the team/family!

When I signed up, my lofty goal was to get to the DIAMOND level in 3 months so I can earn a huge $10,000 bonus!  At first that seemed so far away and impossible to achieve, but NOW the reality is that I am so close!  As of today, I am just a few team members away from being at the EMERALD level, which is right before DIAMOND!  If the three people who have contacted me to let me know they are thinking about joining do go ahead and make the choice to get in on the fun, I WILL reach EMERALD!!!!  Then, as I help them grow their businesses and teams, reaching DIAMOND status is totally do-able!  I can almost taste that $10,000!

Not that I am going to stuff my pockets with the cash though!  Oh no, I want to use it all to bless and encourage others -- be it helping them go on short-term trips, pay for a week of camp for their children, treat a family to Christmas presents who can't otherwise afford them, sending a care package to friends living overseas, or whatever else God shows us.  And now that this bonus is much more a reality than I ever imagined, I don't want to miss out on it!  I know my posts might get annoying on facebook, but I just can't keep quiet.  I can't keep this to myself!  The opportunity to eternally impact and change lives in on the line!!!

And here you thought I just sold crazy wraps!

Oh my, it's SO MUCH MORE!

I am so thankful I finally joined It Works and am even more grateful for how God has blessed this business so far!  I am excited about what the future holds!

If you would like to get in on the action or want more information as you consider this life-changing decision, please let me know!  I will be more than happy to answer any and all of your questions!  I had a ton before I made the leap, so ask away!

You can check out my website to get a feel for what products we have available and how they can help you reach your health and wellness goals!

Way Cheaper, and EASIER than Surgery!

My friend Ginger Skillen just joined my It Works team.  She lives down in Wichita, Kansas, and is spreading the enthusiasm for health and wellness down there!  The girl is on fire and has enrolled at least 7 loyal customers, in less than a month!

She posted a story about one of her customers, and I just had to share it as well.  I love hearing and seeing success stories, especially when it means so much to those involved!

What I love is not just that this girl had fantastic results, BUT that the results gave her hope.  Not to mention saved her a ton of money, given that a doctor told her she would need SURGERY to help with the saggy, loose skin she didn't like.

Here's what Ginger had to share about her customer's reaction to what happened after using ONE wrap and the Defining Gel for not even a week:

I wrapped a gal last week and she was pretty skeptical to say the least. ☺ 

Her main insecurity was loose skin. She had some immediate results, but not major. 

I encouraged her to use the defining gel and measure again after 72 hours. 

I left town and during a layover on the way home, I got some texts from her: 

“I took some pictures I want to share with you – 

hope you didn’t delete my before pic cuz look at this! 

Amazing huh?? 

It’s pretty impressive when a surgeon tells you 

no way will there be improvement without surgery!!! 

My eyes see something much different! 

I’m ready for another wrap!”

This girl wanted to be sure that Ginger shared her story with others, to inspire them, to inspire YOU.  Maybe you are in a similar situation and have been skeptical about these crazy wraps.  Maybe you have a completely different situation, but would still like to see if the wraps (or any of our other health products) could benefit you where you are at.  Whatever the case may be, I would LOVE to chat with you and discuss what It Works products could best help you reach your personal goals!

During April, I am wrapping at a discounted rate of $25!  If you enroll as a loyal customer, I will say thanks by wrapping you up for only $20!  

And in the process, YOU WILL HELP ME sponsor a child so he/she can attend a week of summer camp!

Check out my website to see all the health and wellness products we have available or contact me personally to learn more about anything and everything you want to know!

Best Zucchini Muffins Ever, in My Humblest of Opinions at Least

I didn't think these zucchini muffins were going to turn out all that great, given the way the baking process began earlier today.

I went to put the zucchini chunks in my food processor, pushed the ON button, but nothing happened.  I made sure everything was correctly locked into place, but again nothing happened.  I took it apart and put it back together, and still nothing.  After many frustrating attempts and no luck, I finally gave up and cut up the zucchini into tiny little pieces by hand.  No small feat when you have 3 children ages 3 and under running around and demanding your attention, and you are pregnant and want to puke.  Thankfully, I didn't throw up on my zucchini though!

After several cutting sessions, the zucchini was ready to go.  While the younger 2 kiddos napped, Coralyn and I made the rest of the batter:

*1 cup brown rice flour
*1 cup millet flour
*about 1/2 cup honey (I didn't measure, just had Coralyn help me squeeze the bottle until she said we had enough honey)
*1 tsp salt
*1 tsp baking soda
*2 tsp Xanthum Gum
*1-2 tsp vanilla
*2 tsp cinnamon (approximately, as I had Coralyn shake the cinnamon container until she felt it was enough)
*2 eggs
*2-3 Tbsp coconut oil (I had never used this before in this recipe and thought it would be fun to try)

We mixed everything up, sprayed our muffin tins, and made a dozen gluten free zucchini muffins.  We had them for afternoon snack, and will have them again for supper (along with Cranberry Walnut Blue Cheese Chicken Salad and some fruit).

The way Coralyn gobbled hers down, and Kellah one and a half of them, I would say these are the best zucchini muffins we have ever made.  I must agree, given the few crumbs I have been able to sneak as Kellah leaves a trail behind her :)

I thought I would share the recipe with you and see if you all agree.

Life-Changers

Maybe you have been reading my posts and pleas for new team members.  And you think to yourself, "Yeah right!  Not me!  I could never do that!"  You might have one or more of many reasons not to join:

"I'm just not a good salesperson."

"I don't know if I have the time to commit to something like that."

"I'm afraid I won't make any money.  What if I lose money?!"

"My friends might think I'm weird or crazy."

I would like to introduce you to my team members and fellow life-changers.  They are real people, in different stages of life and in 3 different states.  They had questions and wanted more information before they joined.  They had to think and pray about their decision to join.  BUT, none of them have regretted the choice to become an It Works distributor and ALL of them are doing fantastic as they start this new journey and get their personal businesses rolling.

Maybe if you see their faces and hear their stories, you will have a better idea of WHY they "jumped the fence" and joined the It Works team/family.  

Maybe you will be able to relate to them better than you can with me.  

Maybe their stories will inspire or encourage you, giving you a little boost as you hop over that fence.

Whatever the case may be, I am super proud of these ladies, and want to brag on them a little.  I am so blessed to get to work with such amazing women, reconnecting with some of them for the first time since high school.  We are truly a team and family.  I want them to succeed just as much as I want myself to be successful.  When they do well, so do I.  We all benefit from each other.  And that's what makes it all the more fun and enjoyable!   

Well, enough rambling.  Without any further ado, I introduce to you:

Lindsey Christine

Lindsey is a friend from church.  Her husband BJ and Lawrence played softball together on the church team last fall. They have a little girl Brooklyn, who is 3 just like Coralyn, and the two of them LOVE playing together.  Lindsey is pregnant and they will welcome another little girl to the family this summer.  She works as a hair stylist at a local salon.  Back in the day, when I taught fifth grade, her little sister was in my first class.  Then, the next year, another one of her sisters played volleyball on the 8th grade team I coached.  I still remember when her mom, who worked at the school as well, announced Lindsey was pregnant and praying for her during that time.  Never did I imagine that we would one day be working together to promote good health!

Kaysi Smothers

Kaysi is from Arkansas and a mom of the cutest little boy, Gage, who just turned 7 months old.  She and her husband Ryan love life and enjoy spending time outdoors together.  Kaysi just completed her RN program and works a couple days a week.  In her spare time, she likes to paint, do other crafty stuff, blog, shop, hang out with family and friends, and soak up the memories with her son!  I first met Kaysi at Ponca Bible Camp. Lawrence and I were directing that week, and she was one of the counselors.  I was so impressed with how she genuinely cared about the girls in her cabin and poured into their lives that week.  If Coralyn had been old enough, I would have made sure she was in Kaysi's cabin!  When Kaysi was pregnant, she contacted me and wanted information about natural childbirth.  I have enjoyed watching Gage grow up via facebook, and I hope some day to meet the lil' guy in person.  Maybe this summer when we go down to Arkansas for camp! I am so excited Kaysi decided to join the team and "wrap it up" in Arkansas, where few people in her area had ever heard of It Works!  When she first posted about her new adventure, she had over 20 people comment and want more information on the wraps and other products!  She has been selling wraps left and right, needing to order more to keep up with the demand!

Rachael Etenyi

Rachael and I went to high school together, way back in the day.  Is it really possible that we graduated over 10 years ago?  I still remember sitting across from Rachael in Advanced Chemistry class and trying to figure out what in the world Mr. Mac was talking about and writing on the whiteboard!  Rachael contacted me and wanted to know more about It Works, letting me know that she had been looking for something to help her and her husband "get more healthy" and improve their lifestyle.  Well, she instantly decided that It Works was just what she had been looking for and joined the team.  I am excited to reconnect with her and help her help others on their own health and wellness journeys!

Ginger Skillen

Ginger is a mother of two and a talented photographer.  Her husband Joe is on the pastoral staff at their church in Kansas.  Ginger also went to the same high school, but she was a year ahead of me.  We weren't really in the same circle of friends at the time.  She was a cheerleader, and I was an "athlete" who played the "real sports" like volleyball, basketball, and track.  Now that I am married to a former cheerleader and gymnast, I realize how wrong I was when I thought I was more of an athlete than Ginger and the other cheerleaders!  I'm glad Ginger didn't hold that against me, as we have become good facebook friends and watched each other's children grow up together.  Her girl Avery will be 4 soon and her son Ezra will be 2 this fall, so both of her kiddos are just a few months older than each of mine.  When I met them at Ginger's Wrap Party in March, it was weird because they had no idea who I was, but I felt like I have known them their whole lives!  Less than a week after her party, Ginger decided that she didn't just want to use It Works products, but she wanted to take the leap and sell them too!  She told me she wasn't sure that she would be a good salesperson, but the woman has already signed up five loyal customers and has two friends considering selling It Works with her.  Bad salesperson, my foot!  I am excited to see where this crazy It Works thing takes Ginger and her family!

Corie Cook

Corie is a hair stylist, who did my hair for 8th grade graduation all those many years ago!  Her sister Leah was in my class in high school and we also went to the same college together.  The only interaction I really had with Corie, though, was at the hair salon she runs in her mom's basement.  Corie still cuts and styles hair today.  In fact, she thought that would go perfectly with selling It Works products, seeing as how she talks about weight and health and body image and all that good stuff every day with her clients as she perms, highlights, and trims their hair.  I was thrilled when Corie contacted me and wanted information about how to join the team.  Since she made the decision just under a week ago, she has had people texting her and wanting more information about these crazy wrap things she has been talking and posting about.  Yesterday she signed up her first loyal customer all by herself, while sending information to other interested in using the products, and talking to another person about joining her team (all the way from Texas).

I love how the passion for health and wellness is spreading.  The enthusiasm is contagious!  I now have team members in 3 different states (Missouri, Arkansas, and Kansas).  They have people using It Works health products all over the United States and others from Texas and Florida and who knows where all else interested in also selling It Works.  I am excited to see the team grow and flourish as we all use our different gifts and talents and abilities and places in life to reach others and help them develop and maintain healthy lifestyles.  Once again, I am so glad I finally made the decision to be a part of this whole It Works business!  I would LOVE for you to join us and share in the fun!

If you have any questions or would like more information about how to buy or sell It Works products, please let me know!  I would be happy to chat with you and work with you in whatever way you want!

Another Inspiring Story

I just heard from one of my loyal customers today, and I wanted to share her story with you.  I hope you will be as encouraged and inspired as I am!

A couple weeks ago, I posted some success stories and testimonials from real live It Works customers.  Several of them dealt with women struggling with PCOS,  hormonal issues, and difficulty getting pregnant despite trying for many months (and even years).  Well, one of my loyal customers passed this information on to a friend wanting to get pregnant and thinking about starting another round of fertility treatments.  The friend contacted me, asked some questions, and we came up with the products that would best help her in her individual situation.

Her order of Wraps, Greens, and Confianza arrived a few days ago.  She used the first of her four wraps and had some great results!

Not only was she happy with the immediate changes, BUT she let me know that they helped motivate her to get back into the routine of exercising.  She just moved and hasn't found a gym yet; however, she didn't use that as an excuse.  She unpacked her Wii and started doing the yoga workout on that.  She wants to make this a morning ritual.  AND she's looking for a gym that's close by.

I know if she keeps exercising, she will not only have great physical results, but she will feel better inside too.  I know if I miss a work out, I get cranky and if I miss too many times, I get stressed out and it's not pretty!

Plus, she is taking her Greens every morning.

That's getting her 8+ servings of fruits and veggies, balancing her body's pH levels, alkalizing her body, eliminating toxins, boosting her immune system, and more!

She is also seeing if Confianza can help reduce her stress and boost her energy.

I've read quite a few stories of people having great results after just a week of taking this supplement.  I am hoping that as it helps alleviate her stress, she will be able to get pregnant like she and her husband would like.  Maybe they won't even need the fertility treatments!  I am praying for that to be the case!

For now, I know she is happy with her first wrap experience.  I look forward to seeing her 72 hour pictures and then the pictures after her other 3 wraps she will use this month.  What I am most excited about though, is that by wrapping she was motivated to make other changes in her life, working to develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle.  THAT is what this is all about!  THAT is why I am in this business!

If you would like to chat about what It Works health products could best benefit you, please contact me!  You can visit my website too and see all the health and wellness products we have available!

Maybe you can be featured on my next blog, 

inspiring and encouraging others!

It Works -- Pregnant Style

In case you are like me and pregnant, or planning on getting pregnant, here's a list of It Works health products you can use.

You can still work on those fine lines and wrinkles around your eyes!  We all know you're not getting 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep, with all those times you have to get up to pee in the middle of the night!  This is great for after the baby is born and you're up every 2-3 hours to feed your little one!

Stretch marks are a sign that you have carried life inside of you.  They are beautiful in that regard.  
However, if you would rather not wear your mommy pride in that fashion, this cream is just the thing for you!

Works great as a shaving gel too!

Improves your skin's tone and texture, while balancing its pH level.
Refreshing, invigorating, and restoring.
Just what a mom-to-be needs!

Pregnant women should get around 75-100 grams of protein  EVERY DAY.
Put one scoop in a smoothie and you have 14 grams just from the Profit, not to mention your yogurt/milk!

Help get the nutrition both you and your growing baby need!

Can't drink coffee, but still need an energy booster?
Greens to the rescue!  Not only will they get you 8+ servings of fruits and veggies,
but they will also help boost your immune system and give you extra energy!

Well, there you have it!  Now you know how to keep using It Works while you are pregnant.  If you have any questions or want more information, please contact me!  Check out my website too!