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You Might Want To Check Your MultiVitamin’s Ingredients 

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I read this write up from a well respected international nutritionist and I found it fascinating:

“The best kept secret in nutrition has been kept under wraps for over 70 years. 

This is it:
MINERALS ARE THE SPARK of LIFE and ARE EVEN MORE IMPORTANT THAN VITAMINS.

“Every single cell relies on life-sustaining minerals for numerous bodily functions. And there are over seventy trillion cells in the human body, each one acting like a catalyst to keep your biological battery going and help it hold a charge.

If your multivitamin doesn’t include vital trace minerals like molybdenum, manganese, and boron, it’s not supporting your body—it’s depleting your life force. Those ingredients are the missing links to the detox, hormone, and bone pathways that are under daily attack in our toxic world.

Molybdenum: A cellular purifier. It detoxifies aldehydes (byproducts of yeast, alcohol, and petrochemicals) and clears sulfur buildup that can tank your energy. If you have candida, migraines, or sluggish detox — you need this.

Manganese: Absolutely vital for pituitary support, antioxidant defense, and strong bones. Most multis leave this out entirely — a major oversight for women over 40.

Boron: The hormone and bone builder. This powerful trace mineral boosts estrogen and testosterone metabolism, helps activate vitamin D, and improves calcium-magnesium balance. 

Translation? Smoother hormones, stronger bones, sharper mind.

You won’t find these in your average drugstore formula. But they’re foundational for lasting health, graceful aging, and resilient detox pathways.
I’ve watched fads come and go—but what never changes is the need for real nutrients in the right forms that your body can actually absorb.”

This information made me go check my multivitamin. Yep… I’m good!

Checking all the health boxes…

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Did you know most of our food today is empty of nutrients? Even when we try to eat healthy… our soil is depleted, and our bodies aren’t getting what they need to thrive. That’s why quality supplements are a MUST for everyone!

But remember, you can’t just use any supplement… you need ones that are:

✅ High absorption (so your body can actually use them!)

✅ Made with clean, high-quality ingredients.

✅ Affordable.

✅ Shipped directly from the manufacturer..(No middleman = better value)

Without proper nutrients, our bodies break down, but with the right support, we can:

• Reduce inflammation,

• Strengthen immunity,

• Boost energy,

• Sharpen focus and…

• support every system in the body!

I’m so grateful I found a brand that checks ALL the boxes.

Don’t you think you should check yours today?

A healthier lifestyle is everything

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Twenty-one years ago I was desperately looking for healthier and cleaner products for my home after suffering permanent lung damage from asthma and recurrent bouts of bronchitis and pneumonia.
What I found changed my life.
I discovered that the store I was shopping from offered not only the cleaner, safer, non toxic products I wanted. Around eight years ago, the company developed an additional Wellness Program called R3.
At first I was very adamant that I was done with “these programs” and brushed it off. You know, “they never work” and my doctor had me on a tight exercise regimen and HGH shots. We here hopeful—and you know what? After six months, I lost a total of 13 pounds, a drop in the bucket of what I needed to lose. It was about this time, R# came into being. Now I had successfully been coaching many people on their health journeys over the years so it really did make sense to take a look at this and try it out. But it took me a while to Gert on that wagon.
I knew I needed to focus on my health since I had recently been through some traumatic events: the passing of my Mother, shattering my shoulder; selling my home; finding a new home and moving to another state a thousand miles away—all within the space of 20 days. It was time to make a change.

Change I did, in June of 2022 I decided it was now or never and I stepped up to the Challenge. And I did it! In those first six weeks I was down 27 pounds! I hadn’t realized I lost that much. Yes my clothes were getting too big, but I wasn’t sure I did it. I didn’t believe it until Susan Lovisek-Torborg, the Founder and Director of the R3 program called me to tell me I had placed second in my age group for the highest percentage of weight loss. I was thrilled!

A month later, I woke up in an ICU in Orlando, where they told me they found me at the airport not making any sense and I was in DKA (Diabetic KetoAcicosis) that was a surprise. But the new eating habits I developed with R3 got me through the new way I had to eat to manage my sugar levels as a newly minted Type one diabetic. Who knew your pancreas would stop working? Who knew that I would already be on the proper path to managing the disease? By continuing to follow the plan, I was able to continue to manage y weight; get a new shoulder and by January 2023 I had lost 100 pounds, and I wasn’t done. By April 2023 I was down an additional 25 pounds! On this program I lost 125 pounds, I don’t know how many inches and went from a size 20 to a size 6.

The best part? The weight is staying off! R3 was a decision that not only changed my life but it affords me the knowledge and education to continue to move forward and help others on their health journey’s.

Which was exactly what Susan’s mission is R3 is a Lifestyle, not a diet. You can take what you learn from this and use it for a lifetime. On June 2-July 14 thousands of us will be attending the virtual R3 “Show Up” 6 Week Challenge which will include Personal Trainers, R3 Chef’s and Susan Torborg herself leading the way.

It’s an event we are looking forward to attending. I can’t wait. There’s plenty of room for everyone. Feel free to contact me to join in. You never know what you’ll learn, while on your path to feel g and looking great! Hope to see you there.

Wellness Wednesday

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It’s wild how something so simple can create such a huge shift. I used to toss and turn every night—until I discovered Mela-Out Magnesium! Total game changer.

Magnesium has earned its nickname as the “miracle mineral” for good reason. It supports hundreds of essential processes in the body, yet most of us don’t get enough of it. Once you start supplementing, the difference can be incredible—deeper sleep, fewer cramps, better mood, and way less stress. It’s one of those rare natural remedies that actually works.

If you’ve ever dealt with restless nights or felt like your body just can’t unwind, magnesium might be the missing piece. Taking it in the evening helps calm your mind, relax your muscles, and ease you into sleep—without that foggy feeling from traditional sleep aids. A simple, natural habit with the power to seriously level up your everyday well-being.

When does a Heart Attack Start?

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Most of us accept that the sun damage we see on our skin in our 50’s was actually created when we laid out in the sun (with baby oil) as teens. But it doesn’t stop there.

Even though the symptoms may be unseen today, the seeds were planted decades ago.

  • A heart attack doesn’t begin the day you feel chest pain. 
  • Cognitive decline doesn’t start when you forget someone’s name.
  • The aging process isn’t just about wrinkles or aching joints.

Those events are dictated by our choices: foods we eat, stresses we choose to carry, the amount of sleep we get, the toxins we are exposed to and the exercise we choose to do (or not).

The aging process, however, is another one of those choices.

Make the right choices today. Your future self will thank you!

Salt is necessary

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Although “salt” and “sodium” are used interchangeably, they are different. Sodium is considered an essential mineral in the body as it is required for normal physiological function. Salt is not seasoning. It’s not the enemy—and it’s not optional.

This isn’t about nutrition. It’s about electricity, memory, and natural order.

WHAT WE’VE BEEN TOLD:

  • Salt raises blood pressure.
  • Sodium is dangerous.
  • Salt is just a flavor enhancer.

WHAT WE WEREN’T TOLD:

  • Refined salt is stripped, bleached, chemically altered — it’s the problem.
  • Natural salt (Himalayan, sea salt, Celtic grey) is mineral-rich and essential for human bioelectric balance.
  • Every nerve signal, heartbeat, and cellular transport system in your body relies on sodium.

WITHOUT REAL SALT:

  • Our adrenal system crashes.
  • We retain water inefficiently.
  • Our brain fogs.
  • Our energy declines.

IN NATURAL BIOLOGY: 

  • Salt regulates membrane potential.
  • It stabilizes hydration at the cellular level, not just in the bloodstream.
  • It works in tandem with potassium, magnesium, and water to create energy.

THE REAL PROBLEM:

  • Refined salt is an industrial product.
  • Table salt is chemically sterilized and often laced with flow agents like aluminum.
  • It’s suggested that the anti-salt campaign began in the 1970s with flawed studies used to justify pharmaceutical intervention.

SALT IN PRACTICE TODAY:

  • Add a pinch of mineral salt to your water each morning to assist hydration.
  • Use it during fasting to stabilize energy and reduce lightheadedness.
  • Cook with it. Sweat with it. Honor it.

BECAUSE REAL SALT CAN:

  • Reduce headaches.
  • Support adrenal recovery.
  • Improve energy and cognition.
  • Restore balance without a pill.

MOST IMPORTANTLY:

  • It can’t be patented, monetized, or industrialized at scale without stripping its benefit.

SUMMARY: Refined salt is synthetic. Natural salt is sacred. The body runs on minerals, and salt is the delivery system.

This isn’t trend. It’s truth. Let real salt return. Let the body remember how to live.

** Borrowed from a Health Resource

How Strong Are Your Bones?

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Did you know that 43% of Americans over 50 have low bone density that predisposes them to osteoporosis, shattered bones and shortened longevity.

  • Vitamin D requires magnesium to transform into its active form in the body. Most Americans are magnesium deficient.
  • K2/D3 is critical to help deliver the Vitamin D and calcium out of the bloodstream (which can cause calcifications) and to the bones to protect bone mass.
  • Most medical journals suggest 2000 IU/day of Vitamin D but since most people are deficient, I suggest 5000 IU/day for most.
  • Steroids, cortisone, proton-pump inhibitors are all considered bone-depleting drugs.
  • Failure to engage in weight-bearing exercise can cause significant bone loss that is NOT offset by other beneficial practices. It is ESSENTIAL!

We should all make healthy choices that will help strengthen our bones (diet, exercise, supplements but for those predisposed to osteoporosis because of small body frame, family history, or lack of prevention initiated in early life, a comprehensive bone-protecting program is essential.

21 years of shopping

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I was cash poor. My newly found healthy shop club had a value pack that was 50% off so I “robbed Peter to pay Paul” to get that savings.

A few days later, I walked into Walmart with my list of normal product needs and one by one realized that “Nope, that is coming in the pack.”

I wonder how much money I have saved over 21 years by not even walking into a Walmart month after month. I was good at not buying something I would not use, but the point was: I was living fine without it before I saw it on sale at Walmart.

I don’t even spend gas (and time) by going to the curbside pickup.

Ditch the Diet. Embrace the Lifestyle.

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Are you tired of hopping from one diet to the next with nothing to show but frustration and yo-yo results, you’re not alone? Diets are temporary. But a healthy lifestyle? That’s where lasting change lives.

Here’s what I’ve learned—and what I share with the clients I coach:

1. Focus on daily consistency, not perfection. You don’t need to “start over” every Monday. One off-day doesn’t ruin your progress—it’s just life.

2. Make protein and planning your best friends. A simple protein-forward breakfast and a bit of weekly prep go a long way in beating cravings and stabilizing blood sugar.

3. Think beyond the scale. Energy, sleep, mood, and confidence matter just as much—if not more—than a number.

Ready to stop starting over?
Let’s talk about how to make healthy living simple, sustainable, and actually enjoyable.

Comment “Ready” or send me a message—I’ll meet you right where you are.

Having trouble losing those extra 5-10 lbs?

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Maybe it’s your blood sugars.

Blood glucose levels and weight management are strongly connected. Constantly elevated glucose levels prompt excess insulin production. As a result, more glucose is stored as fat, and excess fat—especially belly fat—is one major cause of insulin resistance. 

Recent studies hint that up to 88% of all US adults may have some level of insulin resistance, and it can commonly be found in those who are overweight or obese. Maintaining healthy insulin levels allows your body to utilize fat as energy for healthy weight management. A healthy weight supports glucose control and overall metabolic health.

There are natural supplements you can take to help balance your blood sugars:

  • Berberine (a natural compound derived from plants that supports healthy glucose metabolism
  • Milk Thistle (The liver is the primary site for glucose metabolism and milk thistle supports healthy liver cells
  • Chromium (a mineral that facilitates the movement of glucose from the bloodstream to the cells)

There are lots of berberine products on the market. If you need help navigating, let me know. I’m glad to help teach you what to look for.