You can be skinny and unhealthy. You can be overweight and starving. You can look “just right” and not feel great. How and why is any of this possible?
Simple. Our bodies need nourishment. If we aren’t filling ourselves with nutritious foods, we will not be healthy – no matter what we look like. Many an overweight person is starving for nourishment. Filling up on nutrient void “food” keeps our bodies asking for more. When properly nourished, our bodies will be satisfied.
Every body is different in how it responds to lack of nutrition. Some become overweight. Some become underweight. Some become sick. Some become sluggish. Some develop a variety of health problems over time.
The solution? Well, again, every body is different. I’m not an expert. But, I think it’s important to remember that “being skinny” is not the goal any of us should be going for. Achieving a healthy weight for you? Feeling great, having energy, and becoming altogether healthy – well that’s what we should be going for, right?
Whether we’re talking about weight or not, here are my five favorite healthy tips (hmm, I bet you’ve heard me say these before…):
1. Eat a balance of nutrient rich foods.
Focus on foods that nourish and satisfy.
2. Cut out the sugar and nutrient-void foods.
Save the desserts and chips for occasional treats.
3. Exercise.
Oh how our bodies need this, in whatever form you choose.
4. Drink water.
Most people don’t drink nearly enough. I can’t stress enough the importance of drinking water. Are you drinking enough?
5. Get plenty of sleep.
This one can be tricky, especially if you have babies and little children. Do the best you can, and really make sleep a priority!
What if you need extra help to achieve great health and an ideal body weight?
I’ve recently been introduced to Plexus Slim. Ever heard of it? I was excited to begin working with Stefanie, an ambassador with Plexus. I’d never heard of Plexus before, and at the beginning of our working together, I was hesitant. Why? Because I am at a healthy weight right now. Plus, I’m cautious about what I put in my body. Was this going to be one of those products promising to work miracles on everyone? Before diving in, I did some research, and I asked Stefanie more questions.
Stefanie has been absolutely wonderful to answer all of my questions, giving me testimonies and specifics as to why these products are not only right and safe for those who want/need to lose weight, but for others like me who want to maintain a healthy weight. And how about for those who need to balance blood sugar, have fewer sugar cravings, have more energy, desire to sleep better, want to kick eczema… YES! She even gives Plexus to her young son to help cure his eczema.
Feeling great now about giving Plexus Slim a try, I began taking it each morning. What do I think of it? First things first – this is a treat to wake up to. It tastes YUM. But how have I felt after several days in a row taking this product? It’s really great. The best word I can come up with to describe how I feel is: Balanced. I feel steady. I feel calm. And this is all after traveling most of the month of July, and then starting intense school days with my kids two days later.
Here’s something else cool! Just days after I started taking this, my friend Lisa posted about Plexus on Facebook. She’s taking it as a weight loss tool, and of course, to help her achieve overall good health. Without sharing with her how I’d been feeling while taking the product, I asked her how it had been going. Her answer? “I feel…calm. Steady. And, I’m losing weight.” Well then. It seems that she and I are enjoying similar benefits, except that she is also losing some pounds she was hoping to shed. Bonus!
Just today, here’s what Lisa wrote as her Facebook status about Plexus:
10 pounds and -18 total inches. I’ve read it takes two weeks to notice a difference in yourself and four weeks for others to start noticing. I’m just past two full weeks and whether anyone else notices or not, I do. That feels pretty darn amazing.
I’m super excited for Lisa, and I give Plexus two thumbs up. As a tool to help you find your healthy weight, and simply to help you achieve overall good health, I encourage you to look into this. Do your research to see if this will be a good fit for you. (Some commenters have found that not all of the ingredients have settled well with their systems. As I stated before, I don’t believe anything is a magic bullet, cure-all. But I do think this is a good supplement to try out to see if it works for you.)
Want to give it a try for free? Stefanie is giving away two 7-day trials of Plexus Slim plus the Accelerator pill for two different winners. Leave a comment on this post for a chance to win. I’ll draw two random winners on Monday, August 11. Be watching for a post stating the winner as you will be responsible for contacting me if your name is chosen.
Have questions about Plexus? Check out Stefanie’s website, or feel free to email her about your needs! (sbosket5 @ yahoo.com)
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