That’s the trouble… so many people with different opinions about what to do. Who do you to listen to, who do you believe, who do you trust? One thing that I have learned as a Christian is that I should listen to my wife. It’s a humbling experience, but most of the time, I would have been way ahead listening to Donna. When we got married we became one.
Of course we have two different personalities with different skills and tastes, different likes and dislikes… but we are still one as God has
made us one.

Have I always listened to my wife? Are you kidding? Of course not. Have I gotten into trouble by not listening to her? Of course I have. On the other hand, have I ever gotten off track by listening to her? I suppose that I have done that too… but the difference is that when I listen to her and act accordingly, we stand or we fall together… and I would rather fall with her than to stand alone.  Somewhere along the way, I had been told that God gives women a special sense to protect their husbands from making bad decisions in business, but that’s not always easy to accept.

I have been in network marketing for quite some time. My first adventure was with Destiny Telecom. I got involved right before it started to fall apart… but I was hooked. The idea of residual income made sense to me, but I had chosen the wrong vehicle… and I continued to make some poor choices. I would take a look at an opportunity, enroll as an independent associate, and then tell my wife. Her response was always the same "That’s what you said about the last opportunity!"

I started wondering why I couldn’t succeed and when I prayed about it, the Lord laid it on my heart that I had acted on my own without my wife’s council. If I didn’t have her support, how could I with a good conscious become successful? Yes, I know that there are successful people that don’t have their spouses support, but they don’t believe that they need it… but I do.

In February of 2007, a friend of mine asked me what I was doing in network marketing. I told him that I wasn’t actively promoting any business. So, he asked me to take a look at a business opportunity with Isagenix. At the time, I thought to myself "Not another health and wellness company", but what I said was "Sure, I’ll take a look." As far as knowing who to trust, this was a person that had previously built a business by sponsoring 9 people and ending up with a downline of over 80,000 associates with a nutritional company.

When I looked at the Isagenix website, I reviewed the key aspects of the business, and I couldn’t find anything that I didn’t like. The company wasn’t a start-up. The management was sound. The products were unique with proven studies and lots of testimonials. The compensation plan was easy to understand and very fair. The enrollment fee was less than $50. I wanted to go forward… so I prayed about it… and I knew that I must talk to Donna before I made a decision to proceed.

"Donna, how about taking a look at this website and tell me what you think. OK?" and she did. She focused on the nutritional cleansing products and and the weight loss testimonials. She had done a simple colon cleanse before, but not with any weight loss expectations… and I had never wanted to have anything to do with them. However, these products were very different.

The timing was right. Our daughter was getting married in four months and Donna wanted to look her best as the mother of the bride, so she asked me "Would you do this with me?"…and that’s how it all began.

Excess fat
is linked to heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer. Yet less than
40% of Americans exercise 20 minutes or more three times a week. This
is a lifestyle habit that must be modified if optimal health is your goal.

The terms physical activity and exercise may seem synonymous, but there
are critical differences between the two.

* Physical activity encompasses any movement of the body in which your
muscles contract and your metabolism increases. Everything from washing
dishes to playing ice hockey falls under this umbrella.

* Exercise is a subcategory of physical activity. It refers specifically
to a structured program of activity geared toward achieving or maintaining
physical fitness.

Levels of physical activity can be viewed at varying degrees. At one end
of the spectrum is a sedentary lifestyle, an absence of any significant
physical activity. On the other end is the peak level of exercise training
exhibited by a well-conditioned athlete. How you move along this continuum
depends on both your starting point and your exercise goals. If you are
currently sedentary, simply upping the amount of physical activity in
your daily life is an important push forward.

How Your Body Responds To Physical Activity And Exercise

When you call on your body to perform any type of physical work —
even something as simple as walking across the room — your cells
are jolted out of their resting state of balance. What follows is a complicated
set of physical processes that supply the cells with the extra energy
they need.

First and foremost, the cells require additional oxygen to fuel the metabolic
functions necessary for sustained activity. To meet this demand, the respiratory
and circulatory systems gear up to deliver oxygen-rich blood to the working
muscles. This accelerated metabolism, in turn, produces greater amounts
of waste products. These products are transported back to waste-removal
sites, such as the lungs and kidneys, for expulsion from the body.

It is because of these processes that you breathe more rapidly and your
heart pumps more vigorously when you exert yourself. Another byproduct
of increased energy production is heat. Sweating — a telltale sign
of strenuous exertion — is your body’s way of cooling your skin
and keeping your body temperature at a safe level.

The Benefits Of Physical Activity And Exercise

Physical activity (and exercise) is a cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle.
Not only does physical activity make you look and feel better, but it
is also critical for improving your health and extending your life. Being
active significantly lowers your chances of developing potentially fatal
illnesses, including heart disease, diabetes and cancer. In addition,
remaining active throughout your life can help you stay healthy and disability-free
as you age.

Here is a rundown on the benefits you can expect from regular activity:

* Lower risk of early death
* Lower risk of heart disease
* Lower risk of high blood pressure (If your blood pressure is already
elevated, you can expect it to drop.)
* Better weight control
* Lower risk of diabetes
* Lower risk of colon cancer
* Increased bone strength
* Improved balance
* Lower risk of depression and anxiety
* Increased energy level
* Overall sense of well-being

Set some goals. Ask yourself what you want to achieve. Are you hoping
to lose some weight, lower your blood pressure or increase your stamina?
Choosing the right goals will make a big difference in your ability to
stick with your program.

Choose your activities. The best form of exercise is one that you will
stick with. In addition to incorporating all the necessary fitness components
(resistance training, aerobic activity and stretching and flexibility
exercise), the ideal exercise regimen should suit your lifestyle, schedule
and present fitness level. Think about what forms of exercise you enjoy
(you may love biking but hate swimming, for example). Also consider other
factors. For example, do you prefer to exercise indoors or outdoors? Do
you prefer exercising by yourself, or do you find that exercising with
others is more motivating? Make it fun!

Make a commitment to exercise. This may be the hardest step of all. Work,
family, school and other obligations can all eat into your exercise time.
In addition, frustration, boredom or even something as seemingly harmless
as a minor cold can throw you off track. Arming yourself with techniques
to help you stay motivated and recover from setbacks can make all the
difference.

Submitted by:

Marcia S. Chumbley, Director II
Team2Succeed

 Disclaimer: The information provided by this service
is intended to serve as a recommendation for people who desire to learn
more about health, fitness, and taking care of their bodies. Before beginning
any exercise program, always consult your doctor to make sure you are
able to begin exercising safely. Certain disabilities or conditions may
contraindicate some activities, so be sure to clear yourself with your
doctor.