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Working out and L-Glutamine

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Well a quick update on the gym front, it’s going awesome. However it’s tough, its hard to get into a routine and work it into what some people may call a busy schedule.  The thing with anything in life, if you want to make it a priority you will, and you’ll reschedule your life around whatever it is that’s important.  For me getting into shape is important and I’ve been able to work my schedule so that I can have at least three days a week to work out.  And it’s working!  I’m down to under 220lbs and I’ve not been under 220lbs for a few years now.

While working out, especially if your doing weights you need to make sure you are taking the proper amount of protein and supplements to promote muscle retention and repair.  I do supplement because regular food, even if you take everything that’s on Canada’s Food Guide, doesn’t have all the nutrients that it should.  Not to mention I don’t know anyone that truthfully eats 100% off the Canada Food Guide or even comes close to it, so therefore people need to supplement. 

WheyProteinThere are two great products that we offer that help people who want to build and repair muscle.  The first is Nutrilite’s Whey Protein Powder which is perfect for this right after a work out.  It has 25g’s of protein that’s fast-digesting to quickly build and repair muscles.   You may recently be concerned with Whey Protein because of the news article by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency doing a bunch of recalls, well Nutrilite because of their amazing practices does not fall under this recall.  I’ve done my comparisons of our product with our next best competitor GNC and our product beats them hands down with the content and price.  So the whole “our stuff is so expensive” is quite frankly BS.  The same could be said for any company.  1/3 is higher, 1/3 is the same, 1/3 is lower, every company has that kind of structure on all kinds of products.

The next great product is actually our energy drinks XS.  Why would I say an energy drink is good for you XSafter a work out?  Because XS contains L-Glutamine which is an amino acid, just like protein.  It is the most abundant free amino acid in muscle tissue, and it plays a crucial role in protein metabolism, cell volumizing and anti-catabolism.  Catabolism is the breaking down of your muscles, which is something you really don’t want to happen.  It’s what happens when you do cardio or weights where the body needs fuel and will use it’s own muscle for energy.  So here enters L-Glutamine which is an anti-catabolic and allows you to maintain as much muscle as possible and prevents the breakdown of muscle cells.  Really L-Glutamine in simple terms helps anyone trying to lose fat and keep as much muscle as they can.  I did a quick check and our next competitor Red Bull, it doesn’t even have L-Glutamine in their energy drink.  Not to mention Red Bull has 110 calories, 27 g of sugar and 28 g of carbs.  Compare that with XS which is much healthier for you at 8-17 calories, 0 sugars, and 0 carbs.  Makes for a pretty healthy after work out beverage that not only gives you energy but helps with your muscle retention and repair.  Lastly our XS is also on par with the price of Red Bull and has 180 day money back satisfaction guarantee, try taking your red bull back to the gas station and getting a refund! LOL

So there you have it, these are my two best friends as of late and have been helping with health kick and my hitting the gym.  Make sure that whatever whey protein your taking isn’t on the recall list and check and make sure what your putting into your body with regards to your energy drinks, probably not very good.

What Does 105 Ribbon Cards Look Like?

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Just Like This!

I wrote a few blog entries of how proud I was of my wife for her dedication to working on our Ribbon clients and this one client purchased 105 Ribbon Gift Collection cards.  Stack them up and that’s pretty high when compared to a 355Ml can of XS Classic.

The coolest thing about Amway is that if you retail a lot of Ribbon Cards you get an awesome extra bonus above and beyond the regular bonus’s you normally get.  Ribbon is one of the most profitable products that Amway has and it just happens to be one of the coolest as well.  Such a unique different approach to the traditional gift card that often leaves people who get the traditional gift card spending more then they wanted to.  Our card actually gives you something without having to spend over and above, a very cool concept indeed.

We are nowhere near the largest Ribbon Retailers but we enjoy filling the need of the customers that do buy Ribbon through us and we will continue to provide the best damn customer service they’ve ever seen.  That goes for any of our clients, you’ll never see customer service like this at those other stores that’s for sure.

So proud of you Linds!

Spring Leadership Day 2

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Today was a pretty jam packed day.  Saturday always is and there is usually at least a speaker or two that people can relate to.  That’s the great thing about this conference, there is always someone that you’ll relate to or something that you’ll get out of.  You’ve got people like Greg & Laurie Duncan, Samir & Theresa Attalah, David & Debbie Shores, Tracey & Kimberly Eaton, Bob & Shelly Kummer, Dave & Jan Severn, Ron & Georgia Lee Puryear, and last but not least Brad and Julie Duncan.  In between all hose Diamonds, Double Diamonds and Crowns you’ve got Double Eagle Rubies speaking too.

There was pin crossings so we got to stand up as 1000 pins, however we’ve already surpassed that pin (this pin crossing is from the last Spring Leadership).  Then Canada just rocked it with a ton of Platinum, Platinum Plus and Platinum Elite’s crossing stage.  Some people say there is no growth in World Wide? I think if you were actually in World Wide you’d know there is a huge wave of growth happening right now.  Not an explosion yet, but it’s coming.  You want to see new Diamonds soon?  Mike and Brandie Wagner will soon be new diamonds, just wait and see.  There are at least a handful of new Diamonds that will break in the next few years.  It’s going to be pretty awesome. 

Canada represented well today and really “owned” the pin crossings, so much in fact that Tracey Eaton had to say are there any Americans here?  Laying down the healthy competition gauntlet so our friends south of the boarder :)

John Maxwell talked again tonight and continued on his Connection series.  Just more great teaching from an amazing leader.  The way John delivers his message with humor, heart, hope and help is amazing.  He really captivates the audience and allows his teaching to sink in. 

I’ll be honest about some things today.  I did not relate to everyone and in some instances I left the room and went to talk to the XS guys or some of the other vendors that showed up.  Specifically some of the Double Eagle Rubies that have really been there for many years without movement.  Even though I know we will move on and past that, I don’t want subconscious thoughts that camping out at Double Eagle Ruby is okay or whatever.  Don’t get me wrong that may be okay for them, they may have some goals I don’t know about or some life challenges that may stall them, I just choose not to listen and take that in.  That’s perfectly okay.  Nobody said you HAVE to sit there all day and listen to everyone speak.  There is a ton of flexibility with these functions which I love.

Anyway it was a very long day and I’m back in the hotel room.  There is a night owl going on for our team but i’m hacking up a lung trying to fight off a cold that is getting worse so I’m missing out.  I know my wife will represent “The Guthrie’s” well as I think our upline wanted us to talk about our vision.  I cannot wait to hear what she talks about.  We are still working on what our vision is going to be however we do have some great fundamentals for how we want to move our life forward and how we want to impact people.   Once we do solidify that vision I’ll be sure to make a posting.

P.S. The new XS Classic flavour is pretty good. Tastes JUST like Red Bull.  Perfect for the people that actually say they “like” the taste of Red Bull.. *cough* yeah right.

Great Site About XS Energy Drinks

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Here is a great site that has some common questioned asked about XS and really other energy drinks which contain the same thing.

http://www.xsgear.com/info/askdrchet.asp

 

Top XS Questions

Vitamin B-12

Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin that’s critical to making healthy blood c …

Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin that’s critical to making healthy blood cells–your body won’t make enough of them if you don’t have enough B12. Then your ability to carry oxygen becomes impaired, and that means a decrease in energy. B12 is also integral to your nervous system functions and to help your body make DNA (1). Those three reasons are good enough to make sure that you get plenty of vitamin B12 every day, but you may wonder: if some is good, is more better? And how much is too much?

That’s the question that was considered by the Committee from the Institute of Medicine Food and Nutrition Board when they set the Recommended Dietary Allowance for vitamin B12 and other nutrients (2). This is not exciting work, reviewing study after study to find out how much of a nutrient we need, what amount might cause a deficiency, and what amount may be too much. Considering the last question, the Committee did not set an Upper Tolerable Limit for vitamin B12. Why? Because they could find no research to suggest that vitamin B12 was harmful, whether consumed as food or supplement, administered directly into the bloodstream, or injected into muscle. What they did find was research demonstrating that the more vitamin B12 a person took in supplement form, the less would be absorbed. In effect, the body self-regulates the amount of vitamin B12 it will allow.

That begs the question: why take more if it won’t be absorbed? While less will be absorbed the more you take, you will still take in more vitamin B12. For example, based on the numbers used in the research, about 60% of a 5 mcg dose will be absorbed or about 3 mcg. If more than 500 mcg is taken, then absorption could drop to 1% or 5 mcg. Obviously 5 is more than 3, so even though less is absorbed proportionally, more reaches the blood stream. If taken in smaller doses over the day, even more could be absorbed. So if you use a product with high amounts of vitamin B12, there should be no concern about megadosing based on the research to date.

1. http://dietary-supplements.info.nih.gov/factsheets/vitaminb12.asp

2. Institute of Medicine. Food and Nutrition Board. Dietary Reference Intakes: Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B12, Pantothenic Acid, Biotin, and Choline. Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 1998.

Sucralose

I get asked more questions about artificial sweeteners than just about anything …

I get asked more questions about artificial sweeteners than just about anything else. At the top of the list is sucralose. Why? Because sucralose is the object of several websites dedicated to providing the “truth” on this artificial sweetener, which seems to involve harmful effects and conspiracies. Yet, there’s no evidence of harmful effects in the scientific literature and the conspiracies haven’t been proven. So instead of trying to prove that the gurus are wrong, let me present them with a couple of facts to ponder.

The basis for the alleged harmful effects revolves around the fact that sucralose is a chlorinated sugar molecule. Why don’t the critics fund a study that examines tissue, blood, and saliva to test whether regular sucralose use will increase physiological amounts of chlorine in humans and to see if there are any negative health effects? They continually nit-pick every one of the 144 studies on sucralose, extracting only the bits of data that they claim prove their point. If just once they would put their money where their mouths are, it would bring them some degree of credibility. They certainly have no problem selling documentaries and books that “expose” artificial sweeteners. C’mon, guys–spend a little to prove your point.

And let’s ditch the conspiracy theory already. Given our desire to know the dirt on just about everything, if a conspiracy existed, it would have been proven by now–people in government just can’t keep quiet about anything. On top of that, it would have to be an international conspiracy involving the World Health Organization, the Food and Drug Administration in the United States and their counterparts in countries world-wide, and every organization that provides recommendations for nutrients that are safe for diabetics. Put two healthcare professionals in a room and they won’t agree on the color of the marker to use on the whiteboard, yet we’re to believe everyone involved is withholding the truth on sucralose? In what world does that make sense?

Sucralose is an artificial sweetener that has met the scientific criteria for food safety many times over (1). While some people may have an allergic reaction to it, just like they might have to any natural food, most people will be able to use it as part of a reasonable diet. It can help reduce our dependence on sugar in soft drinks and processed foods. Given the obesity and diabetes epidemic we face, it’s one of many tools that we can use to help control our body weight while satisfying our sweet tooth.

Taurine

I’ve been getting the occasional question about taurine, a popular amino acid th …

I’ve been getting the occasional question about taurine, a popular amino acid that’s found in XS Energy Drinks. Some people have read that taurine is not good for you, and you want to know why. I’ll tell you what taurine is and what I’ve found in the research I’ve done.

Taurine is one of three sulfur-containing amino acids; methionine and cysteine are the other two, and taurine can be produced from either. While taurine is found throughout the body, some organs have higher concentrations such as the brain and nervous system, the eye, and the heart. As a result, a lack of taurine may be related to mental fatigue. Taurine is important throughout our lifetime; newborns require taurine for normal growth and development, but they can’t make it until later in life, so taurine is supplied in breast milk and should be available in infant formula. The foods that contain taurine are primarily meat, fish and other seafood, eggs, and milk. As a result of the growing number of vegans and vegetarians and the fact that a lot of people eat less meat than in the past, many people may not be getting enough taurine from what they eat.

I did a PubMed search which revealed over 400 articles cited as researching the benefits of taurine. Scientists have studied a wide variety of applications: memory enhancement, muscle fatigue, antioxidant attributes, and many others. But the primary reason that taurine seems to be helpful is that it benefits our brain and nervous system. The ability to think clearly and stay focused is dependent on many nutrients, and it seems that taurine is one of them.

But the primary question was about taurine safety, so I did an Internet search on side effects or toxicity associated with taurine supplementation. Toxicity resulted in over one million hits, and I checked out the first 100 websites. There was no toxicity associated with taurine supplementation, nor were there any side effects reported. When I searched PubMed on the uses of taurine in research, I didn’t find any negative effects associated with taurine use.

There’s no established upper limit for taurine. However, after reviewing the data on taurine, the Council for Responsible Nutrition has set 3 grams per day as the Observed Safe Level even though higher quantities have been used with no negative effects. There is 1 gram of synthetic Taurine in XS Energy Drinks.
Based on the research, my opinion is that taurine is a very safe nutrient for healthy people to use. It may help with energy levels, improve performance during exercise, and have other benefits as well. The important thing is that there are no hazards for taurine use based on the current research.