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improving your health ACHIEVE VITALITY IN EVERY ASPECT OF LIFE START WALKING your way to FITNESS NOW BOOST METABOLISM BY SWITCHING MEAL TIMES HEALTHY MEAL PLANS that will TRANSFORM YOUR BODY patented technologies FOR UNBEATABLE FAT BURNING exercises to help SLIM YOUR WAISTLINE 6 2 issue no. 1 BY THE NUMBERS FOR LIFE
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improving your health

achieve vitality in every aspect of life

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issue no. 1

BY THENUMBERS

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P8NEW SCIENCE • Improve young brains • Lose weight (turns out it’s still a

good idea)• Try lifting less

issue no. 1FEATURES

P22 KATHY SMITH The secret to burning fat is on your face.

P9 COLDWEATHERCOMFORT FOODS Three low-calorie, easy-to-make recipes to help keep you warm.

P20 DRINK MORE water.

P4 EAT MORE meals per day.

P30 BURN FAT during and after your exercise with two patented technologies.

Learn how to improve your metabolism, eat more meals per day, disarm your internal fat guard, whip up healthy pancakes, reach your health goals by making it your friends’ job, get your kids to eat foods that are actually good for them, find a map to your ideal weight, walk your dog like a pro, and add a little more vitality to your life.

P25 P26 FOODS THAT KIDS WILL ACTUALLY EAT P5 DAILY

MEAL PLANS P12 SIX EXERCISES TO TIGHTEN YOUR ABS P10 WEIGHT

LOSS GUIDEBOOK P28 SOCIAL MEDIA SUCCESS

F O R L I F E

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Weight loss Tip: GC Control Shakes support healthy bloodsugar levels while supplying delicious nutrition that curbs cravings. Incorporate two

shakes into your daily menu for ultimate, quicker weight loss.

W i l l e at i n g m o r e o f t e n b e n e f i t m e ?Do you feel lethargic in the afternoon? YES NO

Do you often crave sweets? YES NO

Are you trying to lose weight? YES NO

Do you frequently experience headaches? YES NO

Does type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, or metabolic syndrome run in your family? YES NO

For long-lasting weight loss success, follow the eating recommendations found in

VITALITY: SIMPLE STEPS TO YOUR IDEAL WEIGHT™• Incorporate a delicious GCTM Control

shake into your snacks or meals one to two times a day

• Drink a glass of FiberWise® before dinner or bed

• Have an Access Bar® or Shake 15 minutes before you work out

Are square meals boxing you in?e at m o r e to l o s e m o r eThree squares a day, that’s what you were raised on, right? But eating large, well-spaced breakfasts, lunches, and dinners may actually stall your weight loss efforts. Think about the lifestyles of our ancestors. They ate numerous small meals that were high in fiber, low in sugar, and consisted of seasonal fruits, vegetables, and lean game meat. The human body was built for that kind of lifestyle. Mirroring the eating habits of our ancestors will help keep your metabolism engaged, regulate blood sugar, control cravings, and keep hunger at bay.

Planning for SuccessEating throughout the day doesn’t mean you get to increase your calories. Your meal sizes will be

smaller and your snacks will be more substantial—and you’ll eat more frequently. To keep your energy levels up, eat three balanced meals of around 300 calories each and two to three 200-calorie snacks. Plan out your meals well in advance—grabbing a candy bar because you forgot to plan your meal won’t cut it.

If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should try switching to smaller meals spaced evenly with substantial snacks.

QU

IZEAT SMART LOSE WEIGHT

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Keep the Fire Burning

If you have a campfire burning and you don’t add wood to it, it will burn out. But if you add a little wood to the fire every couple of hours, it will keep burning. Your metabolism is the same way. If you wait six, seven, or even eight hours between meals, you put your metabolism in survival mode and much of what you eat will be stored as fat. When you eat every three to four hours, your metabolism is constantly active, allowing you to burn more calories. That’s why it’s important to never skip breakfast and never go more than three hours without a small meal or hearty snack.

Serving Size Cheat Sheet

In today’s super-sized world, our ideas of portions are usually inflated. Here are some quick size references to remind yourself what is too much, what is too small, and what is just right.

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Simply FitTM Oatmeal and Blueberries: 1 serving of Simply Fit Oatmeal with ½ cup of raw blueberries and 8 fl. oz. of skim milk

Open-Faced Breakfast Sandwich: one slice of deli ham, a poached egg, and 1 tablespoon of butter on a slice of whole wheat toast, served with a grapefruit half

Green Smoothie: blend together 1 cup of apple juice, 1 cup of strawberries, 1 cup of spinach, and a banana

Strawberry Spinach Salad: 1 cup of spinach, 5 strawberries, and 1 tablespoon of feta cheese with a tablespoon of olive oil dressing

Veggies with Guacamole: 1 cup of fresh veggies such as cherry tomatoes, red peppers, snap peas, celery, etc. with 4 tablespoons of guacamole

Simply Fit Cookie and Milk with Carrots: Simply Fit chocolate chip cookie with 8 fl. oz. of skim milk and 10 baby carrots

Turkey Panini and Grapes: 3 slices of deli turkey, sliced tomatoes, fresh basil, and parmesan cheese on 2 slices of ciabatta bread, with ½ cup of grapes

Chef’s Salad: 3 cups of lettuce, ½ a cucumber, 4 cherry tomatoes, 2 oz. of ham and/or turkey, a hard boiled egg, and 2 tablespoons of light ranch dressing

Buffalo Chicken Wrap: 3 oz. of grilled chicken with a tablespoon of buffalo sauce, a tablespoon of blue cheese, a leaf of lettuce on an 8-inch tortilla, and 1 cup of fresh celery stalks

Veggies with Hummus: 1 cup of fresh veggies such as cherry tomatoes, red peppers, snap peas, celery, etc. with 4 tablespoons of hummus

Fruit Parfait: 1 cup of cubed pineapple and kiwi layered with 6 oz. of low-fat vanilla yogurt and 1 tablespoon of toasted almonds

Simply Fit Popcorn and a Peach: 2 cups of Simply Fit Classic Salted or Natural Butter popcorn and a large peach

Apricot-Glazed Pork Loin and Vegetables: 3 oz. of pork loin glazed with 1 tablespoon of apricot preserves, ginger, and garlic with ½ cup of boiled carrots, with a serving of roasted asparagus spears sprinkled with garlic salt

Cod and Baked Sweet Potato: a cod fillet and a baked sweet potato sprinkled with cinnamon, with 1 cup of broiled zucchini sprinkled with powdered ranch dressing mix

Lemon Chicken Stir-Fry: 3 oz. of chicken stir-fried with 2 tablespoons of chicken broth, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 2 teaspoons of soy sauce, 7 snow peas, ½ a carrot sliced, 2 tablespoons of water chestnuts, and 3 florets of broccoli served over ½ cup of white rice

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êêê260 CALORIES êêê200 CALORIES êêê240 CALORIES

êêê300 CALORIES êêê300 CALORIES êêê270 CALORIES

êêê160 CALORIES êêê185 CALORIES êêê200 CALORIES

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BREAKFAST IDEAS

MID-MORNING SNACK IDEAS

LUNCH IDEAS

AFTERNOON SNACK IDEAS

BASEBALL = 1 Cup

DECK OF CARDS = 3 oz. of Meat

POKER CHIP = 1 Tablespoon

GOLF BALL = 4 Tablespoons

DINNER IDEAS

This sample menu is appropriate for a lightly active, 5-foot-4-inch tall, 45-year-old woman who weighs 135 pounds and wants to lose a half a pound a week through her diet.

Adjust caloric intake based on your BMR and your personal wellness goals as needed.

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bIg suCCEssIf you’re trying to lose weight, switching from three big meals to three smaller meals and two substantial snacks is a great first step in the right direction. But why? Can breaking up your meals really make a big difference? The answer is “yes!”

Here are the top six reasons to switch:

1 OPTIMIzED METAbOLISM Eating smaller meals and a couple substantial snacks instead of three large meals can increase the body’s thermic effect, resulting in up to 10% more calories being burned. That makes multiple, smaller meals a must for anyone serious about losing weight.

2 IMPROVED VITAMIN AND MINERAL UPTAKE The body can only properly metabolize and absorb a certain amount of food in one sitting. Excess nutrients are simply eliminated and excess carbs are stored as fat. Eating smaller portions more often allows the body to better utilize the nutrients.

3 HIGHER ENERGY LEVELS Frequent small meals and substantial snacks provide your body with nutrition for sustained energy without the risk of “sugar crash” and other fatigue-inducers that come from consuming larger meals.

4 bETTER bLOOD SUGAR MANAGEMENT Eating smaller amounts more often helps reduce insulin spikes and helps regulate blood sugar and insulin levels throughout the day.

5 LOWER RISK Of OVEREATING When you eat every three hours, you never have to wait a long time for the next meal, and you’re less likely to binge.

6 UNPLANNED fOOD? No problem. On a typical diet, an unplanned snack or party food can spell disaster. Planning for multiple meals will allow you to avoid the guilt of eating or snacking—in moderation—at parties.

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It’s time to take control.melaleuca.com/gccontrol

Lately, Kay craves anything sugary just to get through the day.

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Can science really tell us what foods and activities will truly make us healthy? Of course. But there’s a lot we still don’t know. New discoveries are being

made every day. Make sure you get your facts from respected researchers and institutions, not just hearsay or someone’s opinion on the Internet.

THE SCIENCE OF WELLNESS

Health in the headlines.Cutting-edge science and the latest findings in the areas of health and fitness help you on your pathway to wellness.

Omega-3s can boost young adults’ brain power too.In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers found that taking more omega-3 can actually improve a healthy young adult’s working memory. The study, reported in PLOS ONE (from the Public Library of Science), involved healthy young adults who experienced significant improvements in their cognitive ability after taking high doses of omega-3s for six months.

A healthy diet has lasting benefits, even if you regain the weight.Follow a healthy diet, like a Mediterranean diet or low-carb diet, and the health benefits can extend well past weight loss. The New England Journal of Medicine reported that even two years after participants completed a diet trial, the participants’ cholesterol, triglycerides, and arteriosclerosis stayed lower, even if the person had regained the weight they lost. The conclusion: a healthy diet has lasting, positive effects on your health for years to come.

Want better glycemic control? Eat your legumes.Eating one cup more legumes like lentils, chickpeas, or beans each day can lower your diet’s glycemic index and reduce your risk of heart disease, according to a recent 121-participant study reported in JAMA’s Archives of Internal Medicine. Researchers are beginning to recognize legumes as a great food for better glycemic control.

Build muscle mass without the heavy lifting.A study reported in the Journal of Applied Physiology offers great news: you don’t need heavy weights for bigger muscles. A study done with 56 young men revealed that lifting light weights to the point of exhaustion has similar muscle-building benefits as lifting heavy weights.

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Is the cold weather making you crave comfort food? Here are three cozy, satisfying dishes that will banish the chill and still let you keep your new year’s resolutions. Each weighs in at less than 300 calories a serving.

Beef with Snow PeasCalories per serving: 275 (with rice)Makes 4 servings

3 Tbsp soy sauce

2 Tbsp rice wine

1 Tbsp brown sugar

1/2 tsp cornstarch

1 Tbsp vegetable oil

1 Tbsp minced fresh ginger root

1 Tbsp minced garlic

1 lb. beef round steak, cut into thin strips

Directions:

1. Mix together soy sauce, rice wine, brown sugar, and cornstarch. Set aside.

2. Stir-fry ginger root and garlic in wok. Add beef and cook until browned. Add snow peas to beef during last 2–3 minutes.

3. Pour soy sauce mixture over beef and bring to boil while stirring, then lower heat and simmer until sauce thickens. Serve over 1/3 cup (97 g) brown rice.

Adapted from AllRecipes.com

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Buttermilk Whole Wheat PancakesCalories per serving: 265 (with yogurt and banana)Serving size: 2 pancakes

1 cup whole wheat flour

½ tsp salt

½ tsp baking powder

¼ tsp baking soda

¾ cup lowfat buttermilk

¼ cup skim milk

1 egg white

2 Tbsp light butter spread

6 oz. nonfat yogurt

½ banana, sliced

Directions:

1. Combine flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.

2. In medium bowl, beat egg white until fluffy. Add milk, buttermilk, and butter spread; then mix.

3. Pour into flour mixture and mix with whisk until combined.

4. Cook on nonstick skillet or frying pan.

5. Serve topped with yogurt and banana slices.

Makes 8 medium-sized pancakes

Adapted from YummyDietFood.com

Atlantic Crab Tomato SoupCalories per serving: 165Serving size: 1 cup

2 (14.5 oz.) cans stewed tomatoes

3 cups water

1 cup fresh lima beans

1 cup frozen corn kernels

1 cup sliced carrots

2 Tbsp chopped onion

2 Tbsp Old Bay® Seasoning

2 cups beef broth

1 lb. crabmeat

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients except crabmeat in medium saucepan. Heat and let simmer 5 minutes.

2. Add crabmeat, cover, and simmer 10–15 minutes.

Adapted from AllRecipes.com

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BLAZE YOUROWN TRIAL For more information on getting control of your weight, starting a new diet and exercise

program, and for other valuable information about your health, visit Melaleuca.com/vitality

Your pathway to healthnow comes with a guide.Better health. Lower weight. A life filled with more vitality. All worthy goals. But how do you get there?

Melaleuca has always been at the forefront of providing the world’s best health and wellness products. One-of-a-kind solutions derived from nature and perfected by science. But now we’re going a step further to provide you with the additional guidance and planning you need to change your goals into realities.

How? It starts with understanding your body. How it works. Why it responds the way it does to certain kinds of foods and activities. Ignoring

trendy fads or schoolbook hypothesis, and relying instead on principles that have stood the test of time. Principles that will return your body to its most healthy, natural state. That’s where your pathway to health begins.

We’ve compiled these essential principles into our new guide Vitality: Simple Steps to Your Ideal Weight.™ Like a map to wellness, this guide walks you step by step through key health measurements so you can better un-derstand where you are now, where you need to go, and how to get there.

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Physical Wellness Made Simple

Vitality: Simple Steps to Your Ideal Weight™ is a guide for getting healthy. Within it’s pages, you’ll discover:

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Remember that no matter how toned and tight your abs are, you won’t ever see the muscles if they are under a layer of fat. You need regular

cardio exercises and the right diet to melt the fat away.

You’re eating smart and getting your heart rate up through daily car-dio. Now, use the exercises shown here to target all your abdominal muscles. With a little training, they will cinch you in like a natural corset for a slimmer waistline.

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Bicycle Crunches streamline your torso by targeting all major abdominal groups. Lie flat on the floor with your hands behind your head. Pull up into a crunch. Bring one knee to your chest while straightening the other leg. Bring the opposite elbow toward your bent knee. Repeat the motion and switch legs and elbows, as if you are pedaling a bicycle. Do 3 sets of 15 reps.

Donkey Kicks sculpt your rear end and legs while tightening your tummy. Get down on your hands and knees. Kick back your left leg and stretch it out behind you. Keeping your leg straight, press it upward in small, controlled movements 10 times. Switch legs and repeat. Do 10 reps for each leg.

Leg Lifts focus on the middle and lower abdominals to banish the dreaded stomach pooch. Lie flat on your back with your arms at your sides and your legs flat on the floor. Lift your heels 6 inches off the ground, keeping your legs straight. Hold for 30 seconds. Slowly lower legs and repeat 3 times.

The Reverse Curl engages your abs like a true crunch but saves your back from strain. Lie on the floor with your hands by your sides. Lift your bottom off the floor using just your stomach muscles (resist the urge to push with your legs and feet). Keep your arms and shoulders on the floor. Hold for a few seconds, then slowly lower yourself down. Repeat 15–20 times.

The Vertical Leg Crunch targets six-pack muscles and obliques for an all-around trimmer waistline. Lie on the floor with your hands behind your head and extend your legs straight up with your knees slightly bent. Cross your ankles. Do 15 crunches, making sure your shoulders are off the ground. Recross your ankles to engage your other side of oblique muscles and do 15 more.

The Plank strengthens your core while sculpting your abs. Lie face down with your elbows close to your sides and directly under your shoulders, palms down with fingers facing forward. Slowly lift your torso and thighs off the floor, raising onto your toes and forearms. Maintain a straight, rigid line from head to heels. Breathe deeply and hold the position for 10–20 seconds. Keep your form rigid as you slowly lower your body back down. Repeat 3–5 times.

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Complete all six exercises in one workout. Rest 30 –60 seconds between sets. Repeat three non-consecutive days per week.

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TOP 10HealtH IndIcatorsWhat they are. Why they are important. And simple steps to keep them under control.When it comes to measuring health, what numbers should you use? Do you even need to worry about it if you feel healthy? While an overall feeling of well-being is important, there are a number of health indicators that don’t have symptoms that are easily felt or recognized. Here are the factors you should check often and strive to keep in the healthy zone.

#1 Body Mass Index (BMI)

What is it?A number that takes into account your weight and height to approximate how much of your weight is fat as opposed to muscle, bone, or organ.

Why is it important?While weight is generally used as the prime health indicator, it doesn’t take into account how tall you are. BMI uses a simple calculation—your weight (in kilograms) divided by your height (in meters) squared—to give a more accurate picture of health. You can find your own BMI using one of the dozens of free calculators available online.

How to keep it healthy: A healthy BMI is mainly tied to a healthy weight. The best way to achieve a healthy weight is to eat a healthy diet—limit sugars and processed foods, and get active. Drink plenty of water and team up with someone who will encourage you while still holding you accountable.

For additional information, visit: Melaleuca.com/Vitality

#2 Body Fat percentage

What is it?It is simply the percentage of your total weight that is fat. Accurately measuring it is a little tricky. Your best bet is to visit a gym or doctor and use a skin fold caliper or bioelectric impedence analysis.

Why is it important?The scale—or even your BMI—can’t tell you how much of your weight is muscle and how much is fat, but the difference has a huge impact on your health. Body fat percentage is a much more accurate picture of your overall health than simply weight or BMI alone.

How to keep it healthy: The key to lowering body fat percentage is lowering your daily calories. Breaking your eating up over five to six small meals and snacks also helps. Adding activity—including strength training—is a great way to speed up your progress.

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#3 daIly calorIe lIMIt

What is it?Your calorie limit tells you how many net calories you need to consume each day to maintain your current weight. If you consume more, you’ll gain weight. If you consume less, you’ll lose weight.

Why is it important? This is the number you need to know if you’re serious about losing weight. Without it you’re just guessing. When you know this number, you can make informed eating decisions that will help you reach your goal in a healthy, sustainable way.

Calculating Your Daily Calorie Limit: For a quickstart number, simply find the number below that most closely resembles you.

To calculate your exact calorie limit, use an online calorie calculator like the one offered by the Mayo Clinic. Simply visit www.mayoclinic.com then search for “calorie calculator.”

How to keep it healthy: To determine how many calories you should eat each day, simply take your daily calorie limit and subtract 500 or 1,000 calories, depending on your goal. You can achieve this difference by eating fewer calories or by burning those calories through exercise, or both.

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#6 total cHolesterol

What is it?A measure of the amount of LDL and HDL cholesterol present in your blood that also takes into account your blood triglyceride level. It is obtained using a simple blood draw from the arm or even fingertip.

Why is it important? This number gives you the best overall snapshot of health in regards to cholesterol.

How to keep it healthy: Here are three simple steps to maintain (or even lower) your total cholesterol.

• Shed those extra pounds: Being overweight can disrupt normal fat metabolism and increase cholesterol.

• Take a walk: Simple, daily aerobic exercise can have a positive impact on cholesterol levels.

• Make friends with fiber: Soluble fiber helps sweep excess cholesterol out of the digestive tract.

#4 Hdl cHolesterol

What is it?A measure of the HDL or high-density lipoprotein cholesterol in your blood. It is often referred to as the “good” cholesterol. Unlike total cholesterol, higher numbers are usually better!

Why is it important? HDL is called “good” cholesterol for good reason. It actually helps your body get rid of the “bad” cholesterol—LDL cholesterol—that can lead to plaque in your arteries.

How to keep it healthy: Here are some simple tips to help raise your HDL levels and keep them high.

• Stop smoking: This act alone is enough to boost HDL levels.

• Increase the intensity: Increasing the intensity of aerobic exercise is believed to help boost your HDL.

• Choose smart fats: Monounsaturated fats like those found in canola oil, avacados, olive oil, and some nuts help boost HDL levels without increasing total cholesterol.

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What is it?A measure of the low-density lipoproteins or LDL cholesterol in your blood. It is commonly referred to as “bad” cholesterol.

Why is it important? When LDL levels get too high in the bloodstream, they can lead to plaque. The more plaque in the vessels, the higher the risk of heart disease, heart attack, and stroke.

How to keep it healthy: There are really three simple steps to help control LDL levels.

• Eat healthy: A diet based on plants, fish, legumes, whole grains, and fruits has been shown to be effective in lowering LDL levels.

• Supplement Smart: Plant sterols, omega-3s, and niacin have all been shown to support healthy LDL levels.

• Exercise: Aerobic activity has been shown to help reduce LDL levels in as little as 12 weeks.

For additional cholesterol assistance, supplement daily with Phytomega,® available at Melaleuca.com/Phytomega.

<100 mg/dL130–159 mg/dL

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#8 MIdsectIon

What is it?A measurement (in inches) around your abdomen at the navel—not the beltline—while standing and relaxed.

Why is it important? Where you store your fat can be as important as how much you have. People with wide girths are more likely to have large amounts of visceral fat around their organs. This is the most dangerous kind of fat and has been linked to increased risk of diabetes, heart attack, and stroke. That means that even if you’re not overweight, you could still be at risk.

How to keep it healthy: The recipe for losing visceral fat has two ingredients: exercise and a healthy diet. Of the two, exercise is the most important—and most effective. Fortunately, researchers believe visceral fat is the first kind of fat lost through exercise. Experts recommend 30–60 minutes of activity such as brisk walking for the best results.

dangerous WaIst sIZe

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#7 Blood pressure

What is it?A measurement of the force of blood against the walls of your arteries. Blood pressure is measured as two numbers—the systolic pressure (the high point of pressure as the heart beats) over the diastolic pressure (the relaxed pressure between beats).

Why is it important?Blood pressure indicates how hard your heart has to work and what strain is being put on your arteries and heart. It is the simplest and most telling indicator of possible cardiovascular risk including heart attack and stroke. The higher your pressure, the higher your risk.

How to keep it healthy: While severe cases of high blood pressure may require medication, there are simple steps to naturally control your blood pressure.

• Get active: Exercise helps the heart use oxygen more efficiently so it doesn’t have to work as hard to pump blood. Strive for 45 minutes of activity a day.

• Get your potassium: Aim for 2,000–4,000 mg a day. Good sources include sweet potatoes, tomatoes, potatoes, bananas, kidney beans, peas, cantaloupe, and raisins.

• Skip the salt: Try to limit sodium consumption to about 1,500 mg daily.

• Indulge in dark chocolate: Dark chocolate (at least 70% cacao) contains flavonoids that help with blood vessel elasticity—just make sure chocolate is a special indulgence, not a regular habit.

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#9 Blood sugar

What is it?A measure of the amount of glucose in your blood after at least eight hours without any food or beverage other than water.

Why is it important? It’s the simplest indicator of proper blood sugar metabolism and a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

How to keep it healthy: Maintaining healthy blood sugar can be as easy as 1, 2, 3.

1. Break up your meals: Small amounts of food are easier to metabolize. Eating five to six small meals instead of three large meals is much gentler on your system.

2. Shed extra pounds: If you’re overweight, losing as little as 5%–7% is enough to help manage your blood glucose.

3. Get Active: At least 30 minutes of aerobic activity daily helps the body better metabolize and utilize glucose.

#10 trIglycerIdes

What is it?Triglycerides are a type of fat (lipid) found in your blood. They are created from unneeded calories after you eat.

Why is it important? High levels increase your risk of heart disease. An excess amount of triglycerides in the blood can build up in arteries causing blockage.

How to keep it healthy: While doctors may recommend medication for high levels, simple steps can help keep it under control.

• Cut the carbs: Especially simple carbs like those in white rice and white bread.

• Avoid saturated and trans fats, but increase your intake of omega-3s.

• Lose weight: Losing 5%–10% of your weight can results in a triglyceride reduction of up to 20%.

tHe HIdden epIdeMIcThe health indicators on pages 18–19 all relate to metabolic syndrome—sometimes referred to as the hidden epidemic.

Metabolic syndrome is not a disease, but a combination of risk factors that can predict and precede diabetes and heart disease. In fact, those with metabolic syndrome are five times more likely to develop diabetes.

One out of every three U.S. adults meet the criteria for metabolic syndrome or prediabetes, but the vast majority of people with metabolic syndrome aren’t even aware they have it. That’s why knowing your health numbers is so critical.

To access your risk, learn more about metabolic syndrome and learn how you can take control of your health, visit: Melaleuca.com/GCcontrol

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DRINK TO YOUR HEALTH Alcohol doesn’t hydrate—it dehydrates. Drinking alcohol actually

prompts your body to get rid of more water than normal, making you dehydrate more quickly. If you drink alcohol, don’t skimp on the water.

Where else do you get water?• Fruits—especially

watermelon, which is 90% water. Oranges and melons also contain a fair amount of water.

• Fruit juices.

• Herbal teas.

• Foods like yogurt, oatmeal, and soup.

While milk, coffee, and soft drinks do provide water, none will help you stay hydrated well. Don’t rely on them as your sole source of fluids.

You could call water the universal nutrient. After all, more than half of your body is made of it. Water as-sists in all nutrient digestion and absorption that takes place in your body. And that’s not all water does for you. Here are a few more of water’s vital functions:

Replace the water your body losesYou’re constantly losing water—when you sweat, when you go to the bathroom, and even when you

breathe. And if you’re in a hot, dry climate, you’re losing water even faster. Same goes if you are more physically active.

If you don’t replace that water, your body dehydrates quickly. You’ll feel it—through symptoms like thirst, muscle fatigue, headaches, dizziness, and lower back pain. If you’re experiencing these symptoms, drink more fluids immediately.

Remember, to stay healthy you need to drink lots of water every day.

How much water should you drink each day? The Food and Nutrition Board recommends that women drink about 90 fl. oz. (2.7 liters) a day, and

that men drink about 125 fl. oz. (3.7 liters). Remember, if you’re exercising you need even more, particu-larly in hot weather.

WOMEN

MEN

Quick quiz: What nutrient is in every organ, tissue, and cell in your body?

• Helps regulate your body temperature

• Lubricates and cushions your joints

• Protects your spinal cord and other sensitive tissues

• Gets rid of wastes through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements

• Helps muscles work well without fatigue

• Helps skin function normally

5 Waysto get the water you need1. Have a glass or two with

every meal.

2. Keep a water bottle with you wherever you go, and take a sip whenever you think of it. Tip: Throw a water bottle in the freezer to enjoy ice-cold water for hours tomorrow.

3. Drink fluids first thing in the morning.

4. Drink water before and after exercise, and every 15 minutes during. Make it better and replace electrolytes by adding Sustain® Sport.

5. If you don’t like plain water, choose a healthy beverage that tastes good (think SplasH20®); you’ll be more likely to drink up. Keep an eye on the sugar, sodium, and calories.

20%of your

water comes from food.

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Take the challenge.

* To qualify for the opportunity to win the FREE Vitality Weight Loss Pack, simply send your success story with before and after pictures to [email protected]. We look forward to hearing about your progress. For additional details, visit Melaleuca.com/vitality.

For more information visit Melaleuca.com/vitality

1. Send us an email including your name and phone number with the subject line: Weight Loss Challenge to [email protected]

2. Order your Vitality™ Weight Loss Pack

3. Record your starting weight and take a before photo of yourself right away

4. Weigh yourself weekly and record your progress

5. Measure your end weight after 10 weeks and take an after photo (and stay on your path to health!)

6. Send your story and photos—no later than April 15, 2013—to: [email protected]

ENTER•Switchfromthree large meals to

three smaller meals and two snacks•Replaceoneortwomealsorsnacks

a day with Attain® GC Control™•DrinkoneservingofFiberWise®

before dinner•Exercise 45 minutes daily after

eating an Access® Bar

PLAN

For complete plan details and additional tools to help you succeed, use the Vitality: Simple Steps to Your Ideal Weight™ guide.

The most important reward will be the way you look and feel as you reach your weight loss goals. But you’ll also get additional incentives along the way!•GetFREE weight loss tips and support

every week of the challenge by email•Participantswhosubmitabeforeand

after photo, their story (a few sentences retelling your experience), and meet the 10% weight loss goal will earn a FREE GC Control or Access product

•IfMelaleucapublishesyourweightlossstory, you’ll get a FREE Vitality Weight Loss Pack*

EARNLosing as little as 10% of your body weight can:

•Improve your sleep, brighten your mood, and increase your energy

•Lower your risk for heart disease•Control your blood sugar and

insulin levels

CELEBRATE

Did you know?Reducing your calorie intake by just 500 calories a day through diet and exercise can result in losing one pound a week.

Commit to lose 10% of your current weight before April 15 and qualify for support and rewards from Melaleuca.

Lose 10 percent.

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How to burn fat Has to be one of tHe most confusing, ongoing debates in tHe fitness world.

Some choose long, slow exercise, whereas others believe hard, intense workouts for shorter periods are the way. Well, the real secret lies not in just one approach, but in combining these methods into a two-pronged approach to exercise. The rule of fat burning is to combine these two types of training: 1) long and slow; and 2) hard and intense (going for broke). This second type is sometimes referred to as interval training. When these two styles come together, it creates synergy in your body—a whole that’s greater than the sum of its parts. That means burning more fat in less time.

by Kathy smith

tHe real way to

burn fat

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Create Your Own Fitness PlanMany people spend most of their time work-

ing out at a slow, easy pace. This type of train-ing, called “long-slow,” is often recommended for weight loss because studies show that it burns a higher percentage of fat than shorter, more intense workouts. So why not take it slow and easy all the time? Well, there are several reasons. First, your body will get used to this level of intensity and “flat line” your cardio ca-pacity, resulting in a plateau that prevents you from increasing your regular calorie burn. Sec-ond, long-slow workouts can become boring—and if you lose motivation, guess what? You can lose your workouts too. And the third reason is perhaps the most important: when you crank up the intensity level, you maximize fat burn.

Interval training (turning up the heat for a short period of time during your workout) is what allows you to tap into hidden fat stores. Research shows that during an interval work-out, fat-burning enzymes in the muscles in-crease to a much greater level than during moderate exercise. And burst training may be the only way to break down fat tucked deep in-side the muscle into its fatty acid components so it can then be used as energy and burned off.

Long, slow workouts: 3 to 4 days a weekThese workouts are great for beginners. But whether you’re a workout rookie or a true pro, long-slow workouts are also what allow you to recover in between the more intense workouts. You can’t push yourself to the max every time. You’ll burn out, get injured, or can even reverse your fat-burning capacity.

Higher intensity interval workouts: 2 to 3 days a weekSomewhere between that happy face and battlefield grimace is your lactate threshold. At this point, your muscles are producing more of the waste product called lactic acid than they can clear away, and you start to feel the burn. As lactic acid builds, the burn increases until you finally feel you’re going to collapse and you have to stop. Steady training in the happy face range never stretches that limit, so it never increases. But when you push yourself into the grimace range a few times a week, several exciting things happen:

• It raises the calorie count of your workouts.

• It tunes your aerobic system so you can clear your lactic acid more efficiently, allowing you to work harder and burn more calories even on your slow days.

• It raises your metabolism for several hours afterward.

• High intensity bursts can significantly increase the number of muscle fibers in play, improving muscle tone and further increasing your calorie-burning efficiency.

Also bear in mind that burst training—alternating spurts of low- and high-intensity cardio—will transform your long-slow workouts. After including interval workouts in your cardio training for a couple of weeks, your long-slow workouts will be easier to complete, and you’ll be burning more calories in less time because you’re fitter. Simple as that.

Can you have a full day off? Of course! There are plenty of ways to mix and match your workouts so you can get them all done and can take a full day off. Or, on that day, try something physical but less formal, like a friendly game of tennis or some gardening. After all, the key to staying fit is to stay motivated.

“DETERMINED” At 75%–85%, that smile flattens out into a look of determination. you’re not talking. You’re focused—you are on a mission and entering into warrior mode.

“BATTLE CRY”At 85%–95% you’re giving near-maximum effort with a battle-cry face. You can just barely keep this up for a few minutes.

“HAPPY” When you’re at 60%–75% of your maximum, you’ve got a “happy face”; most of your long, slow training is in this range. At this level you feel great, you’re relaxed, and you can keep going for a long time.

Scientists rate workout intensity as a percentage of maximum heart rate, or MHR. You can do this with a heart rate monitor, or you can try and gauge your energy expenditure by listening to your body and how you feel.

Alternating between your “happy face” and “battle-cry face” is the essence of interval training.

To get even more from your workout, add Access® products. See page 30 for details.

For more than 30 years, Kathy Smith has been at the forefront of fitness and exercise. She has developed dozens of books, DVDs, and products that have helped thousands of people get active and enjoy a lifetime of better health and fitness.

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The largest risk factors for heart disease include being overweight, having a poor diet, and physical in-activity. These factors often lead to type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure. The good news is that many of these prob-lems can be prevented and even

reversed by eating a diet filled with more fruits and vegetables than sugars, fats, and carbs, and getting more exercise. You don’t have to join a gym to start seeing improve-ments in your health. Walking is a fun and cost-effective way to attain the benefits of losing weight.

GET ACTIVE

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

25% of U.S. deaths are due to heart disease

Better health begins with the first step

Walk Your

Way to Wellness

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4 great reasons to start walking1. Fight CardiovasCular disease

Like other aerobic exercises, walking helps you lower bad cholesterol and blood pressure, raise good cholesterol, improve blood flow in your body, and increase your lung capacity. All of these factors help fight heart disease.

2. lower impaCt on Joints If you’re overweight, chances are that starting an aggressive fitness program might actually do you more harm than good. Extra pounds can be taxing on your joints, so starting with a low-impact exercise can help you avoid additional damage to your knees, spine, and feet.

3. do it anYwhere Whether rain or shine, at home or abroad, walking is an activity you can do almost anytime and almost anywhere. It may be easier to head out on sunny days, but even when the seasons change, as long as you bundle up and the sidewalks are clear, you can still get out and stretch your legs. When the weather or time becomes a factor, walk up and down your stairs at home or at work or try an aerobic walking DVD.

4. reduCe stress Another contributing factor of heart disease is stress, and walking is a sure solution to combat it. Taking a second to walk away from whatever gets your blood boiling gives you a chance to get some fresh air, clear your head, and change your perspective, not to mention produce endorphins that help you feel more positive. Don’t spend your energy on negative emotions like anger, worry, or frustration. Redirect it into a healthier, more productive outlet by getting a little exercise.

Maximize your walking workoutThe beauty of walking to get fit is that anyone can do it without anything but a good pair of athletic shoes. For those who want to customize their walking experience, here are a few accessories you can add.

MP3 player Set the tone for your walk with music to get you moving.

Pedometer Track your speed, steps, distance, calories burned and pulse using a variety of pedometers or apps.

Weights Give your upper body a better workout and burn more calo-ries while you walk.

Water bottle If you plan to go for a long walk, take water to keep yourself hydrated.

Walking pole Improves your spine alignment and takes the burden off your knee and hip joints.

The most important thing to have on a good walk are comfortable shoes.

Just like you, walking is a wonderful exercise for your dog too. Here are the keys to making sure you’re walking the dog the right way.

1. Always walk your dog on a leash. Retractable leashes give you less control.

2. The collar should rest high up on the neck. Avoid body harnesses.

3. Make sure you leave the house first, not the dog.

4. Walk at a brisk pace with your shoulders back and spine straight.

5. Avoid making a fuss about passing other dogs.

6.  After the walk, reward your capable canine with a meal or a ProCare® pet treat. Repeat daily.

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Mealtime can feel more like wartime when you try to get kids to eat healthy. But your example has a greater impact than you might expect.

While childhood is the time kids strive to discover their own skills, hobbies, and favorite food, the impulse to imitate is still strong. Encouraging healthy eat-ing habits—and modeling those habits—helps instill a lifelong relationship with food that will allow them to grow into healthy, confident adults. And it’s never too late to start.

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Simple things like switching to whole wheat bread and serving fresh fruits and vegetables with each meal can make a big difference in the nutrients

your kids get on a daily basis, without sacrificing big on taste.

OatmealOatmeal has numerous health benefits including being high in fiber and protein. In fact, a study by Tufts University even associated oatmeal with improved short-term memory and auditory attention. Plus, it is a great substitution for sugary cold cereal.

Tip: Give your child options for flavoring their oatmeal and let them create a fun flavor that they’ll like. Blueberries, strawberries, cinnamon, and nuts are just a few options that can turn an ordinary bowl into a flavorful meal. And don’t forget, everyone loves Simply Fit™ Hot Cereal.

Peanut butter & jelly sandwichWhile peanuts have a reputation for being high in fat, it is mostly unsaturated, so it is better than the saturated fats found in many other high-fat foods. Pair it with a fruit jam and some whole wheat bread and you have a great alternative to processed foods like chicken nuggets and french fries.

Tip: Use low-fat or fortified peanut butter and serve with apple slices for a tasty and healthy meal.

Tuna FishTuna fish is healthy in moderation. One to two servings a week will give your kids the nutrients without any danger of overexposure to mercury. Tuna fish is high in protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and also contains many vitamins and minerals. It is a great alternative to fish sticks and fried fish sandwiches.

Tip: Use low-fat mayonnaise and whole wheat bread and serve it with a serving of fresh fruit, vegetables, or a crisp pickle.

Chicken and vegetable kabobsInstead of serving your kids corndogs, try a chicken or beef kabob with vegetables. The chicken or beef provides a great source of filling protein while the vegetables provide fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Kids will also have fun eating it from a stick.

Tip: Use lean beef or chicken, broil or grill it, and serve with a fresh fruit medley.

These are just a few kid-friendly, healthy meals. Get creative, brainstorm with your child, and come up with new meal ideas together. A quick search on the Internet will provide you with more options and things to look for when shopping for healthier meal options for your kids. You’ll be a pro in no time.

4Sometimes all it takes is a little creativity to get your kids to open up for more nutritious foods. Here are a few healthy alternatives to foods that kids crave.

healthy foods your kids will eat

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No smart phone? Many portable MP3 players can track your workout and upload the data through a wifi connection when you get home—even if you

don’t have a data plan. They can also be helpful during meal planning.

It’s the beginning of a new year. And while we often put getting into shape at the top of our resolution list, actually making it to Val-entine’s Day before slipping back into old habit can be a challenge. This year, make sticking to your goals your friends’ job too.

1. Share Your Triumphs and StrugglesUse Twitter to share all your ups and downs. Be honest. Follow your favorite fitness guru, weight loss diet, or health expert to get regular updates on the latest workout routines, healthy recipes, and daily motivation to keep you going. Retweet helpful videos, photos, and tips for your friends and family who are working to shed a few pounds too.

2. Create a Private GroupUtilize the Groups function of Facebook and invite friends and family to join you in your quest for fitness. Establish weekly or monthly goals and set up simple competi-tions with rewards for those who reach them. Post your success stories, health tips, exercise videos, funny dieting jokes or photos, and anything else that will help you and your friends stay committed. Take the encouragement to heart and post plenty yourself.

3.Track It All on Your PhoneIt used to be that tracking your caloric intake involved carrying a notebook around with you throughout the day or trying to rely on your memory for an accurate account of meals and snacks. Now counting calories is just an app away. Snap a picture of the bar code on a bottle of juice or manually type in items from the menu of your favorite restaurant. Making healthy meal choices and tracking what you’re eating while you’re out has never been easier.

WILLPOWER ALONE IS WEAK

Most GPS devices provide access to established web communities

which allow you to track your progress, find new routes, and

even compete with others.

Peer pressure: your body’s best friend

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seTsMAllGoAls Whether you want to drop a few pounds or a few sizes, it’s easy for the end goal to seem overwhelming.Some dieters start strong only to lose momentum along the way while others bite off more than they can chew and quickly burn out. The key to improving your health is to start where you’re at and set small goals that are attainable. Don’t think about climbing to the top of the mountain, focus on making it to the trees ahead of you first. If you’re not a runner and your ultimate goal is to finish a marathon, start off by jogging with your neighbor once or twice a week. Use the treadmill at the gym to track how many miles you can run. After a while, sign up for a 5K, then a half marathon, then a marathon. If you want to fit into your wed-ding dress again, don’t starve yourself or suddenly start spending hours at the gym. Set a goal to eat one more vegetable with your lunch or dinner. Replace sugary snacks with fruit or nuts. Drink water instead of soda. Do an aerobic exercise two to three times a week for a month.

The key to improving your health is to set small goals that are attainable.

Along with setting small goals, it’s important to reward yourself when you do reach a milestone whether big or small. Make plans to see a movie with friends. Buy a bouquet of flowers. Visit an art mu-seum, download your favorite band’s latest album, or take your kids to the park. You know what carrot to dangle in front of yourself that will make the extra effort worthwhile. But be reasonable and don’t cheat. Buying a “victory outfit” every time you make it to yoga class is neither realistic nor economical. Instead, give yourself a pedicure with a new nail polish color, and save the big prizes for true accom-plishments like dropping a full dress size.

REWARDZONE

Losing weight is a big deal. Be sure to celebrate when you

reach landmark goals.

If feels good and you won’t be needing them anyway.

DoNATE YoUR olD CloTHEs.

When deep-fried and fast food is off the menu, you’ll be amazed at the food you can find out there.

TRY oUT soME NEW HEAlTHY PlACes

Showing off new gear is a great excuse to spend more time at the gym. Besides, your old stuff won’t fit.

GET soME NEW GEAR

Connect with your team and celebrate all the small goals with laughter instead of food.

Go oN A GIRls’ NIGHT

CelebrateaChievements

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Two patented technologies for unbeatable fat-burning performance

Adenosine slows the deployment of fat and reduces the body’s ability to burn it for energy.

It attaches to muscle and nerve cells and acts like a hand brake, making it harder to perform the same activity over time.

Adenosine can slow the transmission of nerve signals to the muscles, reducing the amount of muscle fibers you are effectively able to use.

Your Body’s Internal “Fat Guard”Dr. Wang spent 35 years studying physiology with an emphasis in fat and energy metabolism. His research led him to an important discovery. Our bodies are our own worst enemies when it comes to burning unwanted fat. As Dr. Wang states, “I discovered a product of our own energy metabolism called adenosine that acts as an internal fat guard. It is so powerful a mechanism that even when we are facing life and death situations, it will not budge.” Adenosine is largely responsible for slowing the fat-burning process when we exercise as well as for increasing fatigue and recovery time. But after 18 years of research, Dr. Wang discovered a way to release the brakes adenosine puts on our best efforts.

Devastating Effects of AdenosineDesigned to ensure the body holds on to precious fat in times of famine, adenosine has three undesirable side effects when it comes to losing unwanted body fat:

Access®—first introduced by Melaleuca and Dr. Larry Wang in 1993—utilizes two natural, patented technologies to improve perfor-mance and fat burning during your workout and long after you stop.

ONLY FROM MELALEUCA

* When 3 grams of pure CLA are consumed daily for several weeks. Access Bars and Shake contain 1.5 grams of pure CLA per serving.

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Access Technology #1 Disarming Your Body’s Fat Guard

After 18 years of basic and clinical research, Dr. Wang formulated a new technology from natural food ingredients that naturally “disarms” your body’s fat guard. The result? In Dr. Wang’s own words, “Fat—rather than sugar—becomes the main fuel as you exercise, so you can exercise more often, exercise more vigorously, and recover faster. And you will experience it the very first time you try it.”

Access Technology #2 Improved Fat Loss and Body-toning Benefits that Last Long After the Workout Ends

While the initial Access technology focuses on the workout itself, making it as efficient and effective as possible, the second technology addresses your body’s ongoing interaction with fat. Access also includes a clinically proven and patented form of CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) that naturally changes the way your body uses and stores fat for incredible results.

Naturally sourced from safflower, this clinically proven, pure form of CLA increases fat burning in the muscles, reduces protein loss in the muscles, and helps prevent weight regain. In fact, in a double-blind, placebo-controlled study, CLA users showed a significant reduction in weight, BMI, and body fat mass verses the placebo. CLA users also significantly increased their lean body mass.

Putting Access to Use

Because part of the Access technology is based on a delicate balance of carbohydrates and nutrients that kick-start the fat-burning process, it is critical that Access be taken on an empty stomach for the best results.

• Do not eat or drink anything but water for 2–3 hours before eating Access

• Eat Access 15 minutes before beginning activity

• After 30 minutes you can drink sustain® sport

• For endurance activities, eat an additional Access Bar every 1½ to 2 hours

2 Technologies—Unmatched ResultsWhen the two technologies are combined, you get a one-of-a-kind exercise bar that works during and after your activity to deliver incredible benefits no other product can match:

• Accesses stored body fat to fuel your workout • Naturally blocks the energy-sapping effect of adenosine • Increases endurance with less fatigue and soreness • Helps reduce body fat* • Increases lean muscle mass and helps improve muscle tone* • Helps keep fat off and helps prevent weight regain*

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By neutralizing the effects of adenosine, Access allows your body to begin burning fat quicker and utilize fat’s pure energy for greater endurance, less soreness and fatigue, and quicker recovery.

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Your life, 100%

Supplement Facts

% Daily Value

Loading band’s gear into the van 100%

Setting up the instruments and lights 100%

Jamming on the guitar 100%

Stage diving and crowd surfing 100%

Getting the set back into the van 100%

Rocking the after-party 100%

Staying awake to drive the band home 100%

Unloading equipment back into the garage 100%

The energy to do it again next weekend 100%

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