Are French Fries and Ketchup Categorized As Vegetables?

Two common vegetables kids in the United States eat are French Fries and Ketchup.  Now, would you honestly believe and categorize French Fries as a serving of vegetables?  Is Ketchup a vegetable?  Some do actually.  Don't get me wrong, they taste really good with an American Cheeseburger, but is it adequate for our health needs?  Is it adequate for our children's needs?

I do understand a burger, fries and a coke is a tasty treat and typically done as a lunch or dinner but with the current obesity problem, it's doing more harm than good, would you agree?  Yes it's cheap!  Obesity rates is expected to go up in the USA during the current Economy because it is simply cheaper to go to McDonald's than it is to go to the Grocery Store and buy some good wholesome fruits and vegetables.  I have heard, and correct me if I'm wrong that two pears are more expensive than a full meal in McDonald's.  So, a struggling mother would be able to feed her children at McDonald's more so than simply going to the grocery store.  Completely understandable but gosh, we got to weigh in the pros and cons here as many Americans are horizontally challenged.

Most Americans lay awake at night worrying health and finances as it was polled back in 1997 and today its the same thing.  So, in order to provide our children and ourselves the best health money can buy is simply to make more money.

Mannatech, Inc. is a Reasearch and Development Nutrition Company that develops Real Food Technology Solutions.  Their mission is to provide better solutions to global health through natural and effective wellness products.  Mannatech, Inc, choose Network Marketing as their Marketing  vehicle which is proving to be very effective.

Why is Network Marketing Effective when it comes to health and nutrition?

#1. Network Marketing with Mannatech allows the Customer to be educated about health and their products more than what they can learn at the typical nutrition store (Mannatech products are not sold in stores).  There are plenty of research and background behind Mannatech Products and Seminars are given to ensure that each customer as well as their associates to fully understand the importance of health, dietary supplements and the benefits of Mannatech products.  The American Medical Association stated in their journal that it is imperative to supplement now because most nutrients are not found in the modern diet.  It makes sense!  Treats like Happy Meals don't have that much nutrients hence the importance of supplementation for kids as well as for adults (some adults actually order Happy Meals too, because of the toys...)

#2. Network Marketing with Mannatech, Inc. allows associates to earn income to offset their monthly product needs.  They call it their free wellness for life program.  Perhaps if they want to earn a little more income to increase their grocery budgets, Mannatech and Independent Associates will provide help and training to achieve that.  And if they want to earn and match their current annual income, there is that option as well.  The individual Customer and Associate decides that.

So Mannatech knows the importance of health and finances.  To be healthy in our society today, you will have to be able to afford it.  Simple as that.  If you don't believe that, then your kidding yourself.   That's the truth!  Robert Kiyosaki said it's wake up time!  Time to be financially literate.  We can be financially literate and healthy at the same time because our health is our wealth.  Cheers!

If you want to know more information about Mannatech, please go back to the person that introduced you to Mannatech. They will know how to get you started.  If me and my team are the ones that introduced you to Mannatech, you can contact us here and we will help you with Mannatech's Health Solutions and Financial Solutions.

Tony Robbins is not a motivational speaker

I recently came across this video of Tony Robbins.  Before I watched this video, I didn't know what Tony Robbins looked like and what he really did.  I simply assumed he was just another motivational speaker every one goes ga ga about.  I have heard Tony Robbins name in the TV show Chuck when Chuck finally finds his new direction in life and Captain Awesome assumed he found Tony Robbins.  I have also heard that people who follow Tony Robbins was cultish:  The Tony Robbins Cult.  But to me, Tony Robbins was a name people on occasion mention.

Anyhow, I'm glad I discovered this video that someone posted on Facebook.  I got to know a little bit about Tony Robbins and what he does.  So when people talk about this guy, at least I know a little bit about him.  Apparently, Tony Robbins says he is not a motivational speaker.  Strange, I'm sure everyone assumes he is because everyone needs motivation.  To add in my opinion, everyone needs a dose of motivation because it doesn't last.  Zig Ziglar said it best, “People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily.” But Tony Robbins specifically says he is not a motivational speaker but he specifically says he's The Why Guy.   He talks about why we do the things we do.

Makes a lot of sense because everyone is really looking for a sense of purpose: The Why.  That is of course what makes us human.  If you don't seek purpose, then you're probably lost (I was going to say Alien, but to think about it, Aliens traveling to earth must have purpose: to take over the world, so I just left it as lost).  Do you agree?  Disagree?

Look we mess up quite a few times in our lives and that is okay.  Me, I take it as a learning experience, and some might be really expensive, but regardless, failures lead to success (that is of course if I learn from my failures).   Gosh, I have a ton of failures.  But you know what?  I keep on doing it because I have  a why, a purpose!  Winston Churchill did say on the subject on how to succeed: "Never, Never, Never Quit!"

Health Benefits of Dietary Fiber

LifeStyle Living promotes good health and wellness in hope of all of us looking and feeling good so in turn we'll all have the capacity and drive to succeed in other areas of our lifes.  I believe a healthy body and a healthy mind is the most important asset anyone owns.  And guess what, we got it for free! Right?  We didn't pay to be born, but we were fed, clothed and educated and in most cases, not all,we got paid (through allowances).  Now taking care of this body is our #1 responsibility,  #2 would be taking care of ourselves and others (i.e. family) through our jobs or businesses:  the finances.

There was a poll  in 1997 which asked what kept you awake at night?  The  top reasons was health and finances.  Today, isn't it the same?  So, that is why we are talking about something very important today like Fiber and the health benefits of dietary fiber.  It is known that many people do not eat enough fiber in their diets so this is a must know.

Fiber comes from whole wheat grains and brans as well as fruits and vegetables we eat.  I eat plenty of fresh mangos, pineapples, and other various fruits I get at the supermarket.   Whenever possible, I choose wheat bread rather than white.  Although white surely tastes better.  But as a treat, White buns are better on an American Cheeseburger than anything else eh...

Fiber can benefit proper digestion because it acts as a prebiotic which supports the good bacteria in our digestive system called probiotics.  Pro because it is good and biotics basically means bacteria (yogurt is a good source of probiotics as well as Yakult if you are in Asia). Fiber also supports the growth of colon cells for good colon health.

Fiber also helps a healthy immune system.  Scientists believe that over 70% of your immune system resides in the intestinal tract so its very important to take care of your digestive system.  It also helps with the elimination of environmental toxins, it also helps you poop better, and suppresses diseased cells in the intestinal tissue.

Fiber can help you with controlling blood glucose levels because it influences the rate of absorbtion of sugars in the intestinal walls.  Low glycemic fruits and veggies are high in fiber.  Makes sense?

Fiber can help control blood cholesterol levels because it binds bile acids in the intestines, which slows cholesterol absorbtion.

And I'm sure this will be a popular reason to eat foods high in fiber because fiber can help control food consumption hence controlling your body weight.  Why?  It enhances the feeling of fullness and lowers calorie intake.

So, I hope these few tid-bits will help you in your LifeStyle Living.  What ever your LifeStyle would be so long as you are happy, healthy, wealthy (no use being happy and healthy and broke), and wise.  Cheers!

Combat The Fat

Too much fat is the enemy! There are many health issues linked to excess fat.  But how do you combat the fat in today's world?  There are so many temptations with Billboards and TV Commercials that entice you to eat the really good tasting yet fatty foods!  I used to go to school near a Hooters in Chicago and right off the highway exit to my school is an enormous billboard with a Hooter Waitress with ginormous boobies of course holding a plate of buffalo wings.  Effective advertising eh???

I attended a doctors lecture and he said that humans love the taste of fat.  We are designed to like fat because back in the old days, food was not as readily available as it is today.  So, to fix that, our body's love the taste of Fat and likes to keep the fat because it expects a famine.  But today, where is the famine (no where else but Africa - so sad...)?   So combating the fat in todays world in our country, it seems like a loosing battle.

In all honesty, I promote good health & wellness and the importance of fitness.  I promote entrepreneurship and business development as well and the number one business asset anyone owns is their temple:  their body.  But, I do have a weakness for burgers.  Hey, I treat myself too.  It tastes good!  Also, I love beer and I'm Filipino so with beer, I love side dishes typically called Pulutan in the Philippines.  In America, beer is served with nuts, but in the Philippines, it is fried pork galore, garlic muschrooms, lechon ect., ect.  Not healthy when these sessions are "all the time."  But it is okay to treat yourself but in MODERATION.



Moderation is key in Combatting the fat.  That's it!

The Low Glycemic Diet is a good idea too!

Combat the fat with exercise!

Natural Dietary Supplements is key in the Fat War.

Combat the fat with a Tall, not a Grande or Venti.

See, our brains don't tell us that we are in fact full until 15 minutes has past.  So that 15 minutes is where we do much of the damage.  Also, ourbody has a tendency to over eat because it is looking for nutrients that should be found in the food we are eating but not there.  So what the body does is eat and eat until it's physically full.  Damage done, yet the body is still looking for the nutrients.  That is why we need all natural, real food sourced dietary supplements.  A good natural fat-loss support product is a good idea along with proper diet and exercise.  That will help you shed the muffin top.  That is LifeStyle Living Folks!  Be happy slimmer, be healthy slimmer, be wealthy and fit, be wise and look great!

Do you believe in the hidden messages in water? Napoleon Hill said thoughts are things...

From Mr. Emoto's work we are provided with factual evidence, that human vibrational energy, thoughts, words, ideas and music, affect themolecular structure of water, the very same water that comprises over seventy percent of a mature human body and covers the same amount of our planet. Water is the very source of all life on this planet, the quality and integrity are vitally important to all forms of life.

The body is very much like a sponge and is composed of trillions of chambers called cells that hold liquid. The quality of our life is directly connected to the quality of our water.

If thoughts and symbols can do that to water? What would our daily thoughts and the things we read do to us?  Napoleon Hill, the author of Think & Grow Rich said "thoughts are things and powerful things at that."  This book is well-known and many have credited their success from reading Think & Grow Rich.  So is this Hado stuff a hoax?  Or is this real?

I for one believe that it is very true.  There is evidence that shows that there is something happening here.  We can't really explain it but it's there.  LifeStyle Living is about being happy, healthy, wealthy and wise.  From all the books that I have been reading, it all points out to us feeling good and developing our positive mindset towards our personal fulfillment and success.  Science has also showed that smiling increases our immune response ever so slightly while frowning decreases our immune responses.  So our thoughts are powerful.  And we're made of mostly water.

Anyhow, I am not pushing my personal beliefs onto anybody.  You decide whether you want to believe this stuff or not.   You're the master of your own life so you decide.  God gave us free will...  (By the way, I believe that God exist, he has a name, and he created the universe and all things in it.)  Dr. Emoto simply discovered a masterpiece of divine design.

Left "You Idiot"     Right "Chi of Love"

Real Food Technology Solutions from Mannatech

As an Independent Mannatech Associate, I am a product of the Products.  Yes, I actively take the products I recommend to all of my friends and family.  No use promoting a product that you don't believe in, otherwise I'll just be a salesman.   Professional sales people can sell virtually anything.  Me personally, I can't sell $5 for a buck.  Honestly, I'm a bad salesman.  However, since I personally take the products, the people I share this information with takes my recommendations to heart.   Which is cool because I believe in what I am doing is a good thing.

I believe that there are a lot of people looking for what Mannatech has to offer.  Even the AMA which is the American Medical Association stated that the modern diet no longer supplies ample nutrients we need to live well and it is now imperative for us to supplement our diets with Dietary Supplements.  However, with all the stuff out there, how do we choose, and which ones do we choose to live that healthy lifestyle we are all looking for?  Now, Dietary Supplements are only designed to supplement you with nutrients.  That's it!  They are not designed to cure what ever disease you may have.  Your body does that for you and nutrition are the tools your body needs to do what it is already designed to do;  to heal itself.  So nutrients are things found in plants which are food for us which supports normal bodily functions.  All that Mannatech does is extract those nutrients, stabilizes them and make a product so anyone can be nourished the way nature intended it.  Everything is plant sourced and natural.  That is Real Food Technology Solutions!

Now I know I will seem biased to you since I am indeed an Independent Mannatech Associate.  In fact I am very Biased.  I will openly say that Mannatech products deliver the best products out there.  In all honestly, without Mannatech, I wouldn't be in Network Marketing but I believe in Mannatech.  Mannatech only Network Markets the products so you will never get it in retail stores like GNC or Vitamin World.  Only from Independent Mannatech Associates like me is where you will get these Mannatech Products.

Mannatech products range from Vitamins, to Antioxidants, to Omega 3's, to Fat-loss products, to what Mannatech is really known for: Glyconutritionals, as well as skincare products.  Products designed to help you look great and feel great!  In all honestly, from taking these products for 5 years, I have never look and felt so good about myself.  I am 30 years old, with better quality of skin (I used to be a major pizza face), in good health and I still weigh the same as when I was 21, 155lbs standing at 5' 8" (fyi:  I weight train 4x a week).

Check out what Mannatech has to offer!  When you are ready to get started on looking great and feel fantabulous, get back to me or the person that recommended Mannatech to you.  We will help you get the products at the best value and help you in your LifeSytle Living.  Cheers!

The Karate Kid 2010. Remake or not?

I'm a Gen-Xer born 1980.  So, I grew up with The Karate Kid.  I know what wax on / wax off is.  If you say Daniel San, I know what you would be talking about.  Say Mr. Miyagi, Pat Morita's face comes up.  The song Eye of the tiger.... c'mon!  Glory of Love, yeah...

So, when I found out that there is a new Karate Kid movie with Jackie Chan and Will Smith's son Jaden Smith was in the movie, I was a very skeptical.  Skeptical because, The Karate Kid is such a classic and people like me, hesitant of change will not like such a classic remade.  However after watching the movie, it's really not a remake.  It simply is another "Karate Kid" story in a different setting, different Mr. Miyagi and Daniel San.  It's Mr. Han and Dre.  There's no Karate, only Kung Fu.  (After watching

The Matrix, who wouldn't like Kung Fu.)  Both Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith did a fantastic job in my opinion.

So for those who would argue that the movie should have been titled The Kung Fu Kid, I would have to agree that the title should remain The Karate Kid because it is a mirror of the classic movie we all love in simply a different setting, time and characters.  But the essence of it is The Karate Kid.

I was watching the movie with my 10 year old nephew and he enjoyed the movie very much.  He is unaware of the original movie, but come to think of it, we grew up with The Karate Kid and now he's growing up with The Karate Kid.  Hey, we enjoyed our time with the Original Karate Kid and I would still watch it when it comes on TV.  The new movie didn't impose on Mr. Miyagi and Daniel San, but it's just "The Karate Kid" Story.  Mentor, student, school kid, martial art, love, bad teacher, good teacher, bad kid, good kid, tournament, respect, ect. ect.

All I say is, if you're skeptical, hesitant, or angry about this new Karate Kid, just give the movie a chance.  I did bad mouth the movie before I watched it, but after watching the movie, all I could say is, "now I get it."  So the lesson still  proves true that all good things are sometimes met with disbelief and ridicule at first.  But only at first.  LifeStyle Living is about giving things a chance and being open to some change.