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Are You “Under Muscled”?

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Muscle mass peaks in our 30s and then starts a long, slow decline. Muscle loss, also called Sarcopenia, affects more than 45% of older Americans, especially women.

The good news: No matter your age, you can take steps to maximize your strength. Resistance training is key, but equally important, is eating adequate amounts of protein. If we don’t eat enough protein, we’re missing half of the equation.

As we age, the goal is to consume protein from food at a faster rate than our body is breaking it down. When you add in resistance training, this will help maintain muscle mass. But how much protein should we consume?

The National Academy of Science recommend a minimum of 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight. That’s about 0.36 grams of protein multiplied by your weight in pounds. That means a person who weighs 150 pounds should consume at least 54 grams of protein a day.

But many experts say more is optimal. As we age, protein needs to increase—and if you are exercising a lot—which is the way to build new muscle — you may benefit from even more. Some sports medicine experts recommend 115 grams of protein for a 150 pound person.

My reason for posting my wellness box …

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is VALUE!

Want to know the reason behind my Wellness box photos?

It boils down to value!

My 21 year commitment to preventative wellness has yielded incredible results for my health and finances, all while allowing to make more environmentally conscious choices. this little brown box is the source of it all—my toothpaste, mouthwash, body wash, laundry soap, coffee, vitamins, essential oils and 400 plus other products! I have not need to shop anywhere else.

Keeping Holidays Merry & Bright

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Day 15: EcoSense MelaPower

Because clean should never mean chemicals and my family’s clothes can stink after workout.
MelaPower is a plant-based nontoxic laundry detergent that is tough on stains and odor. I shouldn’t have to choose between clean, fresh-smelling laundry and my family’s wellness. That’s why I choose MelaPower. MelaPower is formulated with safer ingredients that clean clothes effectively, but it doesn’t cost me an arm and a leg!
It makes it easy keeping up with the laundry this holiday season.

$19.49 to clean 96 loads in the 9X concentrated bottle.

Staying Merry & Bright

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Day 14: Sustain Electrolytes

Because my family runs at supersonic speed. Between holiday activities, shopping, the gym, and sports, we sweat a lot. I know that staying hydrated during physical activity is crucial.

When we body sweat, we actually lose more than just water; electrolytes are also lost. Electrolytes are essential minerals. Proper hydration helps regulate body temperature, keep joints lubricated, deliver nutrients to cells, and keep organs functioning properly. Keeping well-hydrated improves my sleep quality, cognition, and mood, but is especially important to sustain physical activity especially during the holidays. We can’t let Santa down!

Packed with essential vitamins, like Vitamins C and E antioxidant support that helps prevent sore muscles, and Vitamin B12 and Riboflavin for energy and cellular support.

No artificial colors.

$12.99 for twenty packets which amounts to $0.64 per 16 ounce bottle.

Keeping your Holidays Merry & Bright

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Day 13: The Gold Bar

I love a good bar soap, one that doesn’t dry out my skin. The Gold Bar isn’t a bar of soap. It’s a luxury glycerin bar with a unique combination of exclusive ingredients to cleanse, moisturize, and protect your precious skin.

There’s a reason that 30 million plus bars have been sold—it’s a French-milled glycerin bar, filled with softeners, conditioners and natural T36-C5 Melaleuca Oil. The citrus scent is so refreshing that it helps wash away the holiday stress. Try it out today!

Helpful tip: Ditch the expensive makeup brush cleaners, as a professional makeup artist, I’ve tried most of them. I find the Gold Bar not only cleans your brushes but keeps them soft and hydrated!

This super long-lasting bar is only $4.79 It also makes a great stocking stuffer for that special someone who craves a little luxury.

Making Holidays Merry & Bright

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Day 12: Sei Bella Leave-in Detangler and Smoothing Spray

Have you seen my daughter’s hair?
She needs this daily, but it is a must for my hair after washing it, too.
This weightless spray smooths and separates strands so your comb or brush melts through tangles, preventing hair from stretching and breaking. Smoothing Spray protects and nourishes from root to tip, with natural botanicals and scientific advantages of Sei Bella’s Protection Complex Technology. It offers UV, thermal and color protection. As with all Sei Bella products, it exceeds EU standards for shiny and smooth hair.
This is a great way to prevent “bad hair” days this holiday season and to always look put together!

$22.50

In the pink!

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It’s been a busy on the go kind of day for me! I have to stay hydrated with electrolytes, vitamins, and antioxidants. My favorite is this raspberry lemonade pink drink. It has half the sugar of Gatorade and tastes amazing!
You may not hit the gym every day, but Sustain Active Electrolyte Hydration can still help you stay hydrated! With four delicious flavors, Sustain is easy to take along for a quick hydration boost wherever your daily activities take you!
What are your favorite Sustain flavors? Let us know in the comments!

Keeping Your Holidays Merry & Bright

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Day 11: Tough & Tender

I love this because I need a nontoxic, all-purpose cleaner that actually works and doesn’t break the bank.
This quick, effective, 12x super-concentrated all-purpose cleaner cleans up everyday dirt and grime anywhere—counters, tables, appliances, even natural stone-using no caustic chemicals. It smells divine and is gentle on your home and strong on grime.
It’s so concentrated you’re filling most of that spray bottle up from your faucet.

$6.99 for the concentrate, which makes each 16 ounce spray bottle $1.16.
Mixing Spray Bottle sold separately.

Making Holidays Merry & Bright

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Day 9: Vitality for Life Vigor FT

Time weighs heavily on men’s vitality. Beginning as early as age 30, men’s testosterone levels naturally begin to decline. With those steady declines come a host of side effects that can negatively affect men’s overall quality of life. Because the toxins we are all exposed to daily are lowering our testosterone levels…yes, women need it too.

 Testosterone levels have an impact in nearly every aspect of men’s lives—including energy levels, strength, endurance, lean body mass, libido, arousal, and more. These natural ingredients were carefully selected for their proven abilities to help testosterone levels.
In short, he’ll feel stronger, more energized and more confident.
Guess who’s getting this in his stocking this Christmas?

$29.99

I’m 21 Years Clean!

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I’m proud to say that 21 years ago I made a decision to start detoxing my home of chemicals.

I must say it took me a while to make the decision. I basically had to after being admitted to hospital for the umpteenth time with life-threatening asthma and numerous lung infections. Having asthma, I was careful, I avoided smokey places, avoided perfume-y places, avoided too hot air or too cold air. But I wasn’t avoiding chemicals in my environment.

My lungs couldn’t handle the chemicals in the products I was using bot at home and at work. I knew if the chemicals existed in my home (like formaldehyde in the carpeting) and I knew they affected me, but I had come to the breaking point. I had to remove the ones I could and fast. I wanted to breathe!

Through a friend I found the Wellness Store and I’ve never gone back to my old standbys. I the first few weeks I saw an improvement in my breathing and energy levels. My new chemical-free products worked just as well —if not better than my old ones. The fact they are cleaner, greener and more affordable is just a plus.

The Wellness Store for the win. Isn’t it time you join me celebrating good health?