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Over 100 pounds total lost!

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 02:07:46 +0100

Check out Friday's WSBT-TV's morning show at 6:40 or Saturday's South Bend Tribune newspaper to find out more about an exciting feat accomplished by a local brother and sister. Melanie Dolph, and yours truly, have lost 115 and 103 pounds respectively. In a period of time that has taken most of a year and a half, each eventually set a goal of participating in this year's Sunburst 5K Race.

On Sunday, Marty would like to invite you to an open house event at 7:00 pm at the Mishawaka Hyatt Hotel. There you can find out about the products that helped Marty in his quest to lose weight. Advocare representatives will be there to share product knowledge and offer you the opportunity to learn more about the opportunities that could await you.

For more information, feel free to contact Marty at 574-904-7352. Leave a message if he is not available.

That Was Then...This Is Now!

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 02:03:17 +0100

Since September 2009, I have been a consistent consumer of products from AdvoCare. I could go into many details as to why you should be using the products, but I'll let you see for yourself:

You don't have to take my word for it. I'll let the pictures do the talking!

Money...Everybody Wants Some!

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 18:25:26 +0100

Everybody is looking for a way to make money. Money to pay bills. Money to purchase the finer things in life. Money to retire on. Go no further!

If you are looking for an opportunity, are able to share with friends, family, and strangers, than you are in luck. On Tuesday, January 26, 2010, at 7:30 PM, another business opportunity meeting will occur at our home. For more details, feel free to email me at achampionsplaybook@gmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you!

One Third of Americans Are Obese

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 07:00:58 +0100

According to a Wall Street Journal column posted on WSJ.com on Wednesday, January 13, 2010, one-third of American Adults. Now more than ever it is neccessary to find inovative ways to change America's path to heart disease, stroke, and other illnesses which can be attributed to obesity.

In a effort to help Americans, Advocare representatives have combined a grouping of products that make a difference in the weight loss habits of people like you and me. Just like a car that needs an oil change every three months, using the items found in a 24 Day Challenge will help you turn your BMI from towards obesity and head it toward a more healthy you. Maintenance products can then fill in the gaps for the remaining nine and a half weeks.

ONE THIRD OF AMERICANS ARE OBESE
courtesy of WSJ.com

WASHINGTON—One-third of American adults are obese, according to new U.S. government figures released Wednesday, but the rate of increase seen in recent decades has slowed.

Figures from the National Center for Health Statistics showed 34% of American adults age 20 and older were obese in 2007-08 while 68% were considered overweight or obese. In children ages 2 through 19, 17% were considered obese while 32% were considered overweight. Broadly, the figures are similar to rates seen in 1999-2000.

"Obesity remains high and is a significant public- health problem in the U.S.," said Cynthia Ogden, one of the main researchers involved in tabulating the data and an epidemiologist with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's health- statistics unit.

But, she said, the rapid increases in obesity rates seen during the 1980s and 1990s are slowing for most groups. Researchers did find an increase in the number of boys who are considered the "very heaviest," or those who are above the 97th percentile on a growth chart.

The figures are taken from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, which are a set of studies that are designed to assess the health and nutritional status of adults and children in the United States. Data from the surveys are collected on two-year cycles with the most-recent data being from 2007-08.

"I see this as relatively good news," said William Dietz, the director of CDC's division of nutrition, physical activity and obesity. "It suggests we've halted the progression of the epidemic."

Still, much needs to be done in order to reverse the trend, and the White House is expected to soon announce new efforts to address obesity including getting involved in efforts this year to rewrite legislation that governs school breakfast and lunch programs. "The administration recognizes that control of obesity is related to health reform," Dr. Dietz said.

The obesity figures were taken from 5,555 adults and nearly 4,000 children who are considered r epresentative of the U.S. population. For adults, researchers looked at body mass index, a measure that estimates body fat by using a person's height and weight in the calculation. Those with BMIs of 25 to 29.9 are considered overweight and those who are considered obese have a BMI of 30 or greater. A BMI of 18.5 to 24.9 is considered a normal weight for adults.

In children, researchers look at growth charts that plot children's weight and height and then compare the charts by age group. Children at or above the 95th percentile for weight are considered obese while those at or above the 85th percentile are considered overweight.

Proportion of Obese Adults Increases 85%.

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 21:51:50 +0100

Americans are getting bigger, that is not good. Who wants to live longer? If you do, then first read this article, then start the 24 Day Challenge. Make a difference in your life. I did 53 pounds ago!

Obesity Rise Hurts Health More Than Smoking
Study Shows Obesity Epidemic Creating New Challenges to Public Health
By Jennifer Warner WebMD Health News
Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD

Jan. 5, 2010 -- America's obesity epidemic now poses an equal or greater threat to health-related quality of life than smoking, according to a new study.

Researchers say that as obesity in America has risen dramatically in recent years -- and smoking rates have declined -- the contribution of obesity to the burden of disease and shortening of life has increased while smoking's role has decreased.

The study showed that from 1993 to 2008, the proportion of smokers among U.S. adults declined by 18.5% while the proportion of obese adults increased 85%.

Using information from nationwide annual health-related quality-of-life surveys conducted during the same time period,
researchers calculated the Quality-Adjusted Life Years (QALYs) lost due to these two major health risk factors.

The results, published in the American Journal of Preventive Health, show that smoking-related QALYs lost remained relatively stable during this time period at 0.0438, or 16 days of healthy life lost per adult population. Meanwhile, as the obesity epidemic increased the quality-of-life problems caused by obesity increased and accounted for 0.0464 QALYs lost.
Researchers say smoking had a bigger impact on deaths while obesity had a bigger effect on illness.

"Because of the marked increase in the proportion of obese people, obesity has become an equal, if not greater contributor to the burden of disease than smoking," write researcher Haomiao Jia, PhD, of Columbia University, and colleagues. "Such data are essential in setting targets for reducing modifiable health risks and eliminating health disparities."

24 Day Challenge

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 04:50:11 +0100

It's sweeping the nation and you can have it sweeping the pounds off of you! From September 1, 2009 to December 24, 2009, I participated in two 24 Day Challenges. All told I lost 53 pounds and 22 total inches. I now exercise three days a week after not exercising for over 25 years. In June 2010 I plan to run in a local 5K event called Sunburst. If you think these results are great and want to have the same, contact me now by clicking here!

What is your New Year Resolution?

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 16:43:36 +0100

According to the internet site Squidoo, the following are a list of ten common resolutions people make yearly. They are:

Resolution #1: Get In Shape

Resolution #2: Quit Smoking/Drinking

Resolution #3: Spend More Time with Family and Friends

Resolution #4: Get Out of Debt

Resolution #5: Get Organized

Resolution #6: Do Better at Your Job

Resolution #7: Learn Something New

Resolution #8: Travel More

Resolution #9: Help Others

Resolution #10: Improve Yourself

I am proud to say that in 2010 I will meet each of these resolutions based on what I started in 2009. Only #2 has no opportunity to be met since I wuit smoking many years ago and I consume less than 12 beers in a year (2009 total). If you want to know more, just look around the site and then contact me for the next session where you can get involved!

ADVOCARE INDEPENDENCE BOWL introduces IWantSpark.com & IWantSlam.com

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 07:13:55 +0100

It has been in the making since last May and it has finally arrived! What is it you might say? Well it is the Advocare Indepence Bowl and this game will kick off an ad campaign featuring UNPAID endorsers. See the "Flash" below for more information!

AdvoCare Independence Bowl Introduces IWantSpark.com & IWan
tSlam.com

What a night! Millions tuned in and watched the AdvoCare V100 Independence Bowl on ESPN2. The AdvoCare commercials were outstanding and millions of people found out about SPARK & SLAM. You might be saying to yourself, “I Want Spark” or “I want Slam.” Well, iwantspark.com and iwantslam.com is now available or If you’d like to try a FREE sample of SPARK or SLAM-CICK HERE. We will see that you get your FREE Sample. Thanks for visiting AChampionsPlaybook.com!

You may also want to visit our store to order your SPARK & SLAM!

THE COMMERCIALS ARE A HIT!! DREW BREES ROCKS!!

On Monday night, December 28, 2009, Advocare sponsored the Advocare V100 Independence Bowl game in Shreveport, LA. During the game, televised live on ESPN2, commercials featuring unpaid endorsers New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees, St. Louis Placekicker Josh Brown, Colorado Rockies baseball player Brad Hawpe, Entertainers Kutless and Michael W. Smith, and Womens Professional Soccer player Carli Lloyd, talked about the qualities of SLAM and SPARK. The campaign offered users the opportunity to get free samples at Iwantspark.com and Iwantslam.com. If you missed the opportunity to get your own free sample, or would like to know about what SPARK and SLAM can do for your health and wealth, go to our FREE page or Click This Link!

FREE SPARK or SLAM!

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 05:32:55 +0100

On Monday night, December 28, 2009, Advocare sponsored the Advocare V100 Independence Bowl game in Shreveport, LA. During the game, televised live on ESPN2, commercials featuring unpaid endorsers New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees, St. Louis Placekicker Josh Brown, Colorado Rockies baseball player Brad Hawpe, Entertainers Kutless and Michael W. Smith, and Womens Professional Soccer player Carli Lloyd, talked about the qualities of SLAM and SPARK. The campaign offered users the opportunity to get free samples at Iwantspark.com and Iwantslam.com. If you missed the opportunity to get your own free sample, or would like to know about what SPARK and SLAM can do for your health and wealth, FREE Samples of SPARK and SLAM are available by going to FREE SPARK or SLAM!!

Fat Free Is Not So Fat Free!

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:42:39 +0100

YOU CAN ACTUALLY GAIN FAT ON A FAT-FREE DIET...

HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE?...

Through a process called LIPOGENESIS (LIPO = FAT, GENESIS = BIRTH OF)...

Your body can actually CREATE NEW FAT out of carbohydrates...

Let's take a classic fat free breakfast... a bagel with orange juice...

That's at least 100 grams of carbs (well over the per meal limit of 30 grams!)...

When excessive carbs trigger INSULIN, your fat cells take up the carbs that are in the bloodstream...

Your fat cells very conveniently and efficiently convert those carbohydrates into fat within the fat cell... that is the process of LIPO-GENESIS...

Some folks are still suffering from the FAT FREE push that bombarded is through the 80's and 90's... juice, cereal, skittles, muffins, bagels, pretzels, crackers, pasta... it was all "fair game" due to a generation of health professionals who ignored (or were ignorant of) the science of hormones and figured that eating fat meant gaining fat, and that eating carbs meant not gaining fat...

Again, we're advocates of a MODERATE carb lifestyle (less than 100 grams of carbs per day for most) in which results can be enhanced by clean nutrition, consistent and intense workouts, and targeted nutritional supplementation...

Hope this was helpful!
Answer to help get things on track=24Day Challenge