Lost....Isalean Bar....Reward Offered For Safe Enjoyment

Old DeSoto...WOW

I woke this morning after the conclusion of  my "Isa Guru 9 Day Cleanse Challenge" in great spirits, anxious to enjoy my first Isalean shake after the two day Deep Cleanse that ended the challenge.  Looking out my window as I relished my shake, realized it was a perfect day for a walk...no; not just a walk, a jaunt...more than that, not quite a hike, maybe a half hike, sort of like someone who does a half marathon before participating in a full out marathon.  Beautiful billowy white clouds looking like marshmellow fluff floating acoss the intense blue sky, their bottoms a steely gray, as if they were thinking about, but had not yet made up their minds to be a storm.  The temperature almost balmy, especially for a day in the middle of January...you know the kind of a day it was, one of those rare days in the middle of winter when you can ditch the heavy winter coat, put on shorts and a thermal hoodie.  The kind of a day where you almost have a duty to get outside and frolic.

Finishing my Isalean shake, I was STOKED, convinced it was my duty to God and country to throw on some hiking shoes and go out for an adventure in the great outdoors...skipping my shower, I got right too the task at hand, getting dressed and gathering the necessary items for my great adventure...

 

Camera...check

Belt mounted lens case with zoon lens...check

Knit hat...check

e+ Energy Shot...check

Apartment keys...check

Realizing I was probably going to still be out scouting the countryside come lunch time, decided I should take one of my Isalean Bars with me...this was a special day, so grabbed one of my FAVORITES...the one sure to bring a smile to my face.

It was a beautiful day outside, I was anxious to head out, in a hurry...previous experience should have told me this was not wise, but come on, this WAS A PERFECT DAY!...it was as if Mother Nature herself was beckoning me to come commune with her.  So, checking my gear one last time I pulled the door shut on my apartment, descended the flight of stairs and stepped out onto Main street of our small wee hamlet to greet the sun shining down on me...yes, it was a PERFECT DAY for a half hike, something more than a walk, or a jaunt, a sojourn of sorts to be one with the earth.

I walked up the street, made a left onto Post Hill Road, made another left and headed up to our Rail Trail...always a good start for such an aventure, it's path through time providing numerous opportunities to head off in different directions with each eventually ending up at the same final destination.  I was a man with a plan...or perhaps a goal, or maybe I just wanted to take the day off and go out and enjoy such a beautiful day, a day that we do not often see in the midst of a cold, dark desolate winter...as I briskly strolled down the path...no, it was more than  a stroll, my stride had purpose and conviction to it.  It was a beautiful incredible January MONDAY, and I was blowing off work and going on a half hike.  As the Blue's Brothers would say, I was on a mission!

About two miles and a few pictures into this quest a challenge, or was it a canundrum arose...I was thirsty, in need of water.  I went through my various and assorted pockets...OMG...how could I have not remembered to put a bottle of water on my check list? 

There was that brief moment, but then training and experience took over, my time in Boy Scouts and the Navy bringing two quick thoughts to mind...A) Don't panic, and B) Be prepared...have to love that Boy Scout Motto.  As these two thoughts were solidifying in my mind, up the trail on the left I spyed a ancient rock face with a sparking new crop of icecles inviting me to harvest one or two.  I quickly plucked and ate a couple of small ones, then grabbing a larger one in my gloved hand continued down the path my thirst quenched, a disasterious and quick end to my half hike avoided.

I hiked up and down hills, wondered off the trail scampering over slippery rocks to explore this and that, snapping a picture here, picking up an old broken bottle there to hold up to the sun as I admired the color and sparkle seen in the ancient, long discarded glass.  I veered to the left, meandered to the right, always in a round about way heading in the right direction, not a care in the world. 

Somewhere around 1:30 in the afternoon judging by the position of the sun, I realized all this physical excertion had me feeling in need of sustinance.  It was at almost this precise moment of mental clarity that my steps had brought me to the edge of a small babbling stream, a rather large stone (probably a long ago relic left behind during the ice age) that was remarkably suited for sitting offered me a perfect place to enjoy lunch, wash it down with some icy cold water as it made its way down from the mountains that surround our area.

I tamped down the snow around the boulder...had decided it was far to big to be called just a stone.  Carefully laid my camera and other gear in a safe dry place, cupped my hands and had a generous drink of the icy water, reached into my pocket for my Isalean Bar...it was not in the pocket I had put it in.  Assuming I had mistaken which pocket in which it had been placed, I began methodically checking all my other pockets of which there were many.    Alas, the search over and complete, a sad realization took hold...somewhere along the way in all my trapsing here and there, my beloved Isalean Bar had slipped out of my pocket, was gone!

 

Now I know what you are thinking..."Sherwood, its just an Isalean Bar, you can get another." 

No, you don't understand...this was not just another Isalean Bar, it was my favorite Isalean Bar, a Chocolate Cream Crisp Isalean Bar, the finest in the land, a delicious low glycemic meal alternative beyond compare!  With tears in my eyes I realized my Chocolate Cream Crisp Isalean Bar was gone, even worse, LOST, alone somewhere in the woods, abandoned and left to fend for itself.  How could I have been so careless?  MY GOD, what had I done...a poor, defenseless yet delicious Chocolate Cream Crisp Isalean Bar laying there, out in the woods, exposed and alone!

Gathering my gear, a bit desolate...AND HUNGRY, I carried on, completed my half hike...I had to, it was a duty bestowed upon me, but throughout the rest of my great adventure, my Isalean Bar was never far from my thoughts, my pangs of hunger a constant reminder of my carelessness.  As the crescent moon hoovers in the cloudy night sky above I find myself worried about that poor bar, wondering if it will be all right, if it will get its chance to fulfill its own destiny of bringing a taste delight to the lips of some fortunate soul, providing them with a nourishing meal in the shape of a bar?

So if you find my beloved Isalean Bar, tear apart the protective water proof foil pack and enjoy your reward.

Are You Drinking Enough Water?

As much as I sing the praise of Isagenix, and give it a great deal of the credit for my own weight loss, I could not have done it, seen the success I have seen if I had not greatly increased my own daily water intake.  Did you know that you are mostly water?  When you're born your body is about 78% water by weight. By the time you're an adult this number drops to around 50-61%. 

 Drinking enough water each day is a key step in wellness & detoxification. You need to drink 1/2 of your body weight in ounces of water a day; more if you get your sweat on! (i.e. someone who weighs 160 pounds needs to drink 80 ounces of purified alkaline water a day)  Do yourselves a favor, and start properly hydrating your body!  Drink water!

If you would like to know more about Isagenix send me a text at (845) 346-6523 and lets chat.  Would you like to try a sample Isalean Shake?  www.isafreesample.com

Last Leg of Nine Day Cleanse...Feeling Great at End of First of Two Days of Deep Cleansing

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Myself and several of my Isa friends have been participating in a Isagenix 9 Day Cleanse to jump start our new year weight and fitness goals.   As a part of that cleanse, there are two two day deep cleanses...on the first day of the second of these, and it has been a great day, with tomorrow ending both the two day cleanse, as well as the "Isa Guru 9 Day Cleanse Challenge.  Wish I had a magic wand, could wave it and have all 18 of those who committed to this challenge here with me on Monday morning to share that first shake after our two day Deep Cleanse...that is going to taste so good.

I've added the BBB (Bedtime Belly Buster) to my own routine.  Being under 170, and taking a hard look at myself, realize the biggest hurdle for me yet to get over is fully ridding myself of the Buddha Belly that has been with me for decades, a Buddha Belly that in the last few years had grown to an alarming size...hoping that the BBB will help me get over that last major hurdle as I hone in on my next major goal of losing enough weight to tip the scales at under 160.  The BBB is pretty simple...each night at bedtime I take one scoop of our IsaPro Whey Protein, and one scoop of calcium, mix with four ounces of warm water and chug it down (not the most delicious concoction)...that's it, nothing earth shattering, the program working (hopefully) while I sleep.

Just a Chickadee

That said, it will take more than just drinking product to lose the last of the weight, to get rid of my Buddha Belly, and tone up...that requires WORK...as in actually exercising in some fashion or another.  Today was a good day where exercise (aerobic) is concerned.  I headed out the door with my camera around 1:30 this afternoon after I'd done my second portion of "Cleanse for Life".  Had my camera (eight pounds), a bottle of the new e+ Energy Shot, one bottle of water, and three pound ankle weights...I know, daring!  Can here some of my fellow cleansers, "You ANIMAL you!"

Note*...the new e+Energy Drink is amazing...drank it down at the halfway point of my walk when I turned around to head home, and about four hours later am still full of energy and feeling motivated.

This Caught My Eye

Got home at just after four, so not quite, but close on to three hours out and about...distance wise, guessing I probably walked about six miles...not a lot of distance considering how long I was out doors, but also got a few pictures that I was happy with, so an A+ walk in my book.  once inside, did my third Cleanse for Life, and about to do my last of the day.  Two Isa Flush about an hour before bedtime, then just before bed the Belly Buster, and leaves me with just one more day and I will have successfully completed the 9 Day Cleanse Challenge...WOOT WOOT!  

Monday will be a big day...will take my measurements for the 90 Day Challenge, total up just how many body inches I have shed on the last 90 plus days...will also get on the scale and take a tally and report these to the folks at the Isa Body Challenge as soon as I can get someone to take new pictures of the NEW ME.  Not so much an ending, but rather the completion of one chapter, and the beginning of a new one.  Will be interesting to see what the next 90 days of my Isagenix journey has in store for me.

STAY TUNED...

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Really Excited About New Energy Drink...It's all Natural and SAFE

If you want to know just how big Energy Drinks are, all you have to do is walk into any Sam's Club or Costco and see how much floor space they are given.  The leader of the pack for quite some time has been 5 Hour Energy which is under investigation by the FDA, the question after five deaths obviously being is it safe?  Despite this investigation, the energy drink market is huge for one big reason...young people drink it much like 79 million Baby Boomers (myself included) drink our coffee.  We rush into Star Bucks for a cup on the run, brew ourselves a cup (or two) first thing in the morning to start  our day.  Sometimes we even have a cup early in the evening just after dinner...it is our caffeine ingestion source of choice.  The younger generation reaches for a Energy Drink, with the average consumers of energy drinks ranging in age from  13-35.

As someone who loves his coffee, I know that not all coffees are created equal...the same holds true for Energy Drinks, and just because 5 Hour Energy is currently the leader of the pack, that fact does not make it the best choice when reaching for an energy drink.

This weekend at the Isagenix NYKO 2013 gathering in Phoenix Arizona, Isagenix (my company) introduced what I believe to be the best, healthiest and all natural Energy Drink on the market in their e+ Energy Shot.  A bold claim for a product out just four days, but lets take a look at it.

So how does e+ Energy Shot compare?

e+ Energy Shot reduces the effects of fatigue with naturally-sourced caffeine and a proprietary blend of adaptogenic botanicals. e+ Energy Shot contains no added sugars, artificial colors, sweeteners or flavoring found in other energy drinks. This proprietary, energy-boosting formula delivers:

• A Quick energy boost that lasts for hours
• A kick-start to your workout
• Improved focus and physical performance
• Clarity and alertness
• A safe, effective and natural energy boost

The two key components of what makes  e+ Energy Shot the healthier natural choice of energy drink are its adaptogenic botanicals, and the absence of added sugars, artificial colors (toxins), sweetners or flavoring.   The second advantage is clear to see, but can see some scratching their heads and asking themselves, what are adaptogenic botanicals?

For a herb  to be classified a adaptogenic botanical, there are three general guidelines.

1. Herb cannot cause harm or place additional stress on the body. 

2. The herb must have the ability to  help the body adapt to a variety of stresses, both environmental and psychological in nature. 

3. The herb must work in a nonspecific (targeted) way. Which is to say, it should support our whole body, including all  major systems (nervous, immune, hormonal, etc.), and help regulate body's functions. 

Generally, herbal adaptogens should have a 'normalizing' effect on the body, not over stimulate, nor depress the body's systems. 

Imagine reaching for an Energy Drink that is natural and healthy, devoid of toxins, free of added sugars, artificial colors, sweetners or flavoring, and there is only one choice, and that is the Isagenix e+ Energy Shot.  To learn more, or order you e+ Energy Shot, click here.

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Wanting To Lose Weight in The New Year? Start Off Right With a Isagenix Free Sample

We all know the routine...somewhere after Christmas, and before we ring in the New Year on December 31we sit down and evaluate the past year, make a list of New Year's resolutions we want to keep.   Usually, many of us include on that list getting healthy, losing weight, and finding that energy we lost somewhere along the way.  We mean well, are even dedicated to the tasks we have laid out for ourselves.  Problem is, too often those resolutions fail as we fall short of our goals.

 

Well, lets change that for 2013.  You can attain your weight and health goals in 2013!  You just need the right tools, the right motivation, and a product that gives you the winning edge!  That product line, in my opinion, is Isagenic and their 30 Day Cleanse Program.  Imagine waking up on February 1st, 2013 and getting on your scale to find you have lost 15, 20 even 25 pounds, taking a measuring tape and measuring your body to find you have lost 20 or so inches of your body mass.  Well, with Isagenix and the 30 Day Cleanse program you can make that happen.

 

To get you started on your journey to a new, healthier, happier you in 2013, I'd like to introduce you to Isagenix by giving you a free sample of the product.   Just click this link and follow the instructions and your Isagenix Free Sample will be on its way to you.  Try it out, and then lets get you on the Isagenix 30 Day Cleanse and on your way to a new you in 2013.