Walking: The Simple Way to Start Working Out

Building a healthy body isn’t about finding a single, perfect-for-everybody workout that some clever trainer has been keeping to themselves for years. It’s about building simple habits that are easy to follow, feel good, and do good things for your body.

If you’re new to exercise—or maybe picking it up after some time off—keep it simple.

Don’t worry about how many sets or reps of which exercise you should be doing to tone which part of your body. Don’t geek out on what percentage of time your heart rate is in the optimal zone for meeting your health goals. Don’t overwhelm yourself with fitness article after fitness article featuring the “best” or “top-secret” trainer workout.

Put on some comfortable, supportive shoes and take a walk around the block.

If you walk around the block every day for a few weeks, it’ll become a habit. It’s a chance to listen to your favorite music or podcasts, think through your plans for the day, de-stress, or snag a little “me” time. If you have a friend you’ve been wanting to catch up with, invite them over and walk together—or catch up on a phone call while you walk. Have a dog? They’ll be over the moon if you take them along—even if you have a backyard.

Over time, you’ll notice that walk getting easier. Your body will feel good. And, you’ll enjoy the peaceful feeling of having a little time to yourself.

We’re not hating on workout articles. Hey, we even have a few of our own!

If you’re looking for the number one healthiest type of exercise you can do, it’s walking. It’s free (as long as you already own shoes and clothes, which we bet you do). You can do it almost anywhere. You can totally multitask by making phone calls or listening to podcasts while you do it. And it does amazing things for your body.¹

Oh! And don’t forget to stay hydrated with Plexus Slim^®. #drinkpinkandmove

References

¹ http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/aerobic-exercise/art-20045541?pg=2

7 REASONS YOU CANNOT LOSE WEIGHT! *SPOILER*

It is not just about diet and exercise! The top 7 reasons and the Plexus products that can help you!

1) #SLEEP - If you are not sleeping you will not lose weight. (Probio5 and MegaX)

2) #DIGESTION - constipation, bloating, feeling full all the time, a swollen stomach. ( Probio5 and Biocleanse)

3) #ENERGY LEVEL- thyroid and iron anemia (X-Factor and Slim)

4) #MENSTRUALCYCLE - if it is off you will have a hard time losing weight because estrogen makes fat. If there is excess estrogen it interferes with the thyroid and increases fat production. (Slim and Biocleanse)

5) #CRAVINGS - one way to know you are burning fat is that you will crave NOTHING. If you crave sweets it means your body only burns sugar and not FAT. (Slim/probio5 and Accelerator+)

6) #Inflammation- means the adrenals are not strong enough. It sucks the energy from the body and slows metabolism. (Mega X, EASE and NERVE)

7) #STRESS - if the body is stuck in stress mode and it cannot relax the adrenals are overloaded and you have too much body stress. (X Factor, Slim and BioCleanse)

Gluten Free Blueberry Vanilla Protein Pancakes with Very Berry Syrup

It’s morning. You’re enjoying your first Pink Drink when get a hankering for a delightfully, sweet breakfast treat. Kick off the day and satisfy your hungry tummy with these protein-packed, flavorful, berry-delicious pancakes!

Who would’ve thought something so decadent could be a good source of protein? We’re adding 15 grams of high-quality whey protein to normal gluten free pancake mix with Plexus 96® Vanilla. And, our creamy, vanilla-flavored protein powder is gluten free, 100 percent vegetarian and Non-GMO.
Oh! And, who can resist our Very Berry Syrup? Top your pancakes with made-from-scratch syrup featuring a stick of Plexus Slim®. If you’re looking for all the sweet without the calories of sugar, consider one of these natural sugar substitutes.

Gluten Free Blueberry Vanilla Protein Pancakes with Very Berry Syrup

Ingredients

Pancakes

• 1 cup gluten free pancake mix
• 1 package Plexus 96® vanilla
• 6 ounces fat free Greek yogurt
• 1 cup milk
• 1 egg (beaten)
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup extract (optional)
• ½ to 1 cup fruit/berries as preferred

Very Berry Syrup

• 1 packet Plexus Slim®
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 cups diced strawberries
• ½ cup sugar or honey
• 1 cup water + 2 tablespoons water, divided

Directions

1. Add all pancake ingredients to a blender. Blend on high. Cook on a griddle.
2. Combine 2 tablespoons water and cornstarch in a small dish. Set aside.
3. In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup water, sugar, and diced strawberries to a boil. Stir occasionally.
4. Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes. Add water and cornstarch mixture and blend well.
5. As the sauce thickens, the strawberries will partially dissolve. Turn off heat. Allow to cool before serving.

The Surprising Reason You Can't Lose Weight (That No One Is Talking About)

What if I told you that your body has toxins and bacteria that build up over time as a result of prescription medications, antibiotic use, over the counter meds and bad food/drink choices. That these bacteria and toxins FEED off of sugars and carbs and make you feel tired and sluggish. So even if you do lose weight with some extreme measures by restricting your calories, more than likely you’ll gain it back again because you’re still craving starchy and sugar-laden foods just like before!! WHY IS THAT???

It’s a gut issue!!! It’s an overgrowth of yeast and bacteria that is literally demanding that you continue to feed it!! It’s also the reason why my belief in Plexus is so strong--finally a wellness theory based on science, not a moral issue of willpower or deprivation.

What if I could help you?? What if focusing on your GUT HEALTH and fixing the issue, instead of temporarily covering it up, got you to being healthier and happier?? Let’s talk about it and turn that “what if” into “look what we are doing”  

You are sooo worth it!!

Product Spotlight ~ Plexus Slim

Plexus Slim aka "The Pink Drink"

Plexus Slim was originally created for diabetics to help stabilize their blood sugars. This is the main way in which this product works. It keeps your blood sugars stable throughout the day so you have lots of natural energy with no crash (no caffeine). It is also the most natural, healthy solution to help you lose weight and inches by burning fat not muscle (IF you need to lose weight). It can also help people keep weight on in the form of lean muscle! Slim also helps keep cholesterol and lipids at healthy levels. It comes in a powdered form. Mix it with water to create a light, refreshing drink and use once a day. There are no stimulants in Plexus Slim and at 10 calories per packet, it is not a meal replacement.

Features & Benefits:
• Safe and effective weight control
• Helps regulate blood sugars
• Helps maintain healthy blood pressure
• Promotes beneficial cholesterol and lipid levels
• Proven ingredients—including Alpha Lipoic Acid, Chlorogenic Acid, and Garcinia Cambogia—that address all areas of weight loss
• No meal replacements and no shakes
• Fast and easy
• A simple solution combined with water to help you succeed

"WHY DOES PLEXUS WORK?"

✔️Everyone's asking "WHY DOES PLEXUS WORK?"

THIS IS WHY!!!

*If your Blood Sugar is stable...
-Your energy will soar.
-Your hormones will stabilize....
-Your mood will improve.
-Your sleep will become more restful.
-Your cravings will diminish.

*If your Gut is Healthy...
-Your Immune System will be strong.
-You will likely not feel nervous or sad.
-Your brain fog will disappear.
-Your skin will glow. (bye-bye rashes and breakouts.)
-Your bowel habits will stabilize.
-Your food and seasonal sensitivities will diminish.

*If you Reduce Inflammation in the body
-Your head, muscle & joint discomfort will go away.
-Your body will not be stressed.
-Your body is armed to combat illness.

Plexus has an amazingly easy system that will help stabilize your Blood Sugar, improve your Gut Health, and decrease Inflammation ... Plexus Triplex:
    1)SLIM ~ aka "pink drink"
    2)BioCleanse
    3)ProBio5

*No diets
*No deprivation
*Eat healthy and eat real food

Breaking the sugar/carb habit

I am so grateful to #PlexusSlim ! Although I enjoy sweets, I was a huge CARB fiend! From my very first day on Slim almost a year ago was the beginning of breaking my sugar addiction! (remember carbs get turned into sugar in your body).    Where I couldn't keep chips or crackers in the house because I'd eat the entire package in one evening, now I'm finding they lasts for weeks (and in some cases go stale before I finish them)

#Chromium supplementation is a simple method to improve blood sugar control in some people. Several studies have evaluated the effect of chromium on #glucose levels with varied results, but a significant number of these studies have shown that chromi...um can normalize blood sugar levels, improve blood sugar utilization and decrease insulin requirements in patients with glucose intolerance and insulin resistance. In one study, blood sugar responses to a carbohydrate meal of white bread were measured with and without a single dose (400 micrograms) of chromium. The addition of chromium resulted in a 23% reduction in blood sugar after the meal. Thus, taking chromium with carbohydrate-rich foods may be an effective way to lower the glycemic index of that meal.

Chromium and cholesterol levels   

Chromium also plays a role in fat metabolism. Several studies have investigated chromium’s effects on lipid profiles. A number of those studies reported reductions in triglycerides, as much as 32%, and reductions in total and LDL cholesterol. These positive effects were noted when studying the risk for heart disease in #healthy people and those with #diabetes or glucose intolerance.
Chromium diminishes carb cravings 

If you are like a lot of people, you might have a compelling and recurring hunger for carbohydrate-rich foods. Cravings for starchy and sugar-laden foods are common and are a type of addiction....so glad I broke my addiction

Why You Should Start Your Weight Loss Resolution Now

New Year’s has long been the traditional time for making health- and fitness-related lifestyle changes. But, what if you started making those choices before the holidays?
A study recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine1 showed that most of us are at our healthiest—and leanest—before the holidays. If you get started now, by the time New Year’s rolls around, you’ll be way ahead of the game—instead of trying to make up for weight gain during the holidays.

Resolutions can bust stress

Beating the scale, or your personal best in the weight room or at the track, isn’t the only reason to start your healthy resolutions now. The healthy habits you start now might just be the glue that helps you hold it together during the holidays. (Even if this is your favorite time of the year, and you really do love dealing with Uncle Bob, the upheaval is still stressful.)
The best healthy habits are the ones you keep long-term. Or, that you look forward to. Your holiday self-care plans don’t have to be big and spectacular and should include flexibility to accommodate for the changes of the season.
Taking a brisk walk around the block to visit with relatives as they arrive is a great way to stay healthy, keep your stress levels down, and get in some quality family time. What about challenging everybody to a fun game of paintball (how’s that for a way to blow off holiday stress), a 5k race (Turkey Trot anyone?), or bumper cars: home team vs. visiting relatives?

Build momentum

If you struggling with your weight, you’re probably worried about packing on extra pounds during the holidays. Instead of stressing about your weight, along with all the additional stress the season naturally brings, set yourself up for success by building healthy habits now—this way they’ll be locked in by the holidays.
Enter Plexus TriPlex™.
Plexus Slim®, BioCleanse, and ProBio 5 combine to optimize your health where it counts, in your gut. And, TriPlex helps with weight loss too. In a large scale, independent clinical study, TriPlex was shown to help participants lose weight safely.* TriPlex now and you’ll be on your way come Jan. 1.
What happens if you slip up?
It happens to everybody. Because you’ve started so far in advance, it’ll be easier to get back on track. Those who haven’t established healthy habits heading into the holiday season run the risk of slip-ups becoming a habit themselves.

Explore other resolutions

Weight loss isn’t the only New Year’s resolution you can carry into your pre-holiday resolutions. If you’ve ever dreamed of resolving to do good for others, the holidays truly are the perfect time to get started—especially if you have kids. What better lesson in “sharing is caring” could you offer than volunteering to help out in a soup kitchen or gathering care packages for a local homeless shelter?

Now’s the time to be the best you

It’s cliché to say you’ll never be younger than you are in this moment, but it’s true. The minute you start thinking of life in those terms, it makes it a little easier to carpe your diem—seize the moment and be the best you possible every day. We think that’s what should be at the heart of every healthy resolution.
Resolutions shouldn’t be about redeeming yourself from the perceived sins of a holiday season past. They should focus on the wonderful qualities and abilities you want to highlight in yourself, or that you may be nurturing for the first time.
There’s no reason to wait, and every reason to get started right now.

References
¹ http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMc1602012

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FDA Approved ?!?

Did you know that the FDA doesn't require any sort of studies on supplements.? This means basically any supplement product can promote weight loss and say they're "safe" with no science. This is why ingredients are so important for you to investigate on your own... But guess what?!?!?

Plexus has studies anyway... Why? Just so you'd understand how important a balanced body is, so you'd have information readily available... Because YOU are worth the research.

They did a scientific, clinical study on Plexus Slim and TriPlex. It was double blind (the participants and administers had no idea what they were getting), multi center, placebo controlled, randomized study with 175 participants.
(AKA: they weren't messing around!)
✔️RESULTS: Slim treatment only group lost an average of 5.04 pounds and the slim placebo group lost an average of 3.1 pounds.
The TriPlex group lost about 7.02 pounds, while the placebo group showed a slight increase in weight.
They've got the formulations right folks! Don't waste your time or money on something that's not the real deal.
And the weight loss? It's actually just a side effect of a healthy gut and balanced blood sugar, using plant based formulations.
It is so much more weight! It's whole body.

It tastes like WHAT ?!?

Friend: "How does Plexus Slim taste?"
Me: "Ummmm, AMAZING!!!! Pretty much like a cherry tootsie-pop!"
Friend: "Why is it pink? Does Plexus market to WOMEN only?" Me: "Ummmm, NO! It's pink because it's naturally flavored with beet root...go google those benefits!"
Friend: "Is it loaded with a bunch of artificial crap though like those other drink-thingies?"...
Me: "Nope! Not at all. It's naturally colored, flavored and sweetened!"
Friend: "Does it have a whole bunch of stimulants in it? I'm super sensitive to stuff like that." Me: "No, it's actually stimulant-free!" Friend: "What does it do?"
Me: "It helps maintain healthy blood sugar, cholesterol & lipid levels, burns fat (not muscle) and helps control junk cravings!" Friend: "....."
Me: "You want some don't you?!" Friend: "Maybe..."
Me: "You can get a 3-trial pack for $11.95 or a full supply of 30 packets with a 60-day money back guarantee."

Drink Pink and Hike

Tomorrow is National #TakeAHikeDay, where's your favorite place to hike? #DrinkPinkAndHike

NINE SIGNS That You Have a Leaky Gut

Let's educate ourselves on leaky gut and what it causes...

as per Dr. Josh Axe:

Leaky Gut Syndrome is a condition where undigested proteins like gluten, toxins and microbes can pass into the blood stream. Another name for this condition is “intestinal permeability” which means the “tight junctions” or the gateway between the intestinal wall and bloodstream have been damaged and are allowing the undigested particles to pass through the intestinal wall. When these particles enter the bloodstream it will cause system wide inflammation and can initiate an immune response in the body.   Over time if leaky gut is not healed, it can lead to food sensitivities, arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, skin issues like eczema, hypothyroidism, adrenal fatigue, depression, anxiety, ADHD, nutrient malabsorption and autoimmune disease. Most doctors will tell you that repairing leaky gut is difficult and it takes time

NINE SIGNS That You Have a Leaky Gut

1. Digestive issues such as gas, bloating, diarrhea or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). 
2. Seasonal allergies or asthma. ...
3. Hormonal imbalances such as PMS or PCOS. 
4. Diagnosis of an autoimmune disease such as rheumatoid arthritis, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, lupus, psoriasis, or celiac disease.
5. Diagnosis of chronic fatigue or fibromyalgia. 
6. Mood and mind issues such as depression, anxiety, ADD or ADHD. 
7. Skin issues such as acne, rosacea, or eczema. 
8. Diagnosis of candida overgrowth. 
9. Food allergies or food intolerances.

 

 

Tri-Plex Combo

When combined with a healthy diet and exercise, Plexus Tri-Plex can help you manage your weight and feel better than ever.* With Bio Cleanse, ProBio 5, and of course, Plexus Slim, you’ll love how you feel with this healthy combo pack.

 

Features & Benefits

• Helps manage your weight when combined with a healthy diet and exercise*
• Helps cleanse the gastro-intestinal tract*
• Help energize the body*
• Promotes digestive health*
• Promotes a healthy immune system*
• Provides 5 strains of probiotic bacteria to help support and maintain intestinal flora*
• Contains enzymes to aid in the breakdown of proteins and fibrous foods during digestion*
• Helps relieve occasional constipation (that is not associated with chronic constipation, which may be a symptom of a serious disease)*
• Helps reduce free radical damage in the body*
• Includes our best seller -- Plexus Slim
• Plexus Slim saves you time -- just add water, and go
• No meal replacements or shakes
• Gluten Free
• 100% Vegetarian

PlexusHealth411 ~ TriPlex

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