"Get veryone on your team to invite their friends to join them in the 90-Day Body Transformation Challenge"

 

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Wednesday, January 4th - Product Call - Cheat

Wednesday, January 4th - Product Call - Cheat
6PM Pacific / 7PM Mountain / 8PM Central / 9PM Eastern
Guest: Jim Ayres
Join Jim Ayres, Xyngular's amazing Nutritional Product Developer, and learn how to CHEAT as you eat!
(712) 432-0075 PIN: 968699#

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Wednesday, January 11th - Product Call - Axion

Wednesday, January 11th - Product Call - Axion
6PM Pacific / 7PM Mountain / 8PM Central / 9PM Eastern
Guest: Jim Ayres
Join Jim Ayres, Xyngular's amazing Nutritional Product Developer, and catch all the excitement and buzz on Xyngular's newest product AXION and its benefits!
(712) 432-0075 PIN: 968699#

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Wednesday, January 18th - Product Call - Flush

Wednesday, January 18th - Product Call - Flush
6PM Pacific / 7PM Mountain / 8PM Central / 9PM Eastern
Guest: Jim Ayres
Join Jim Ayres, Xyngular's amazing Nutritional Product Developer, and learn how FLUSH helps you lose weight, detox, and stay healthy!
(712) 432-0075 PIN: 968699#

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Wednesday, January 25th - Product Call - Super Fruit Global Blend/XypStix

Wednesday, January 25th - Product Call - Super Fruit Global Blend/XypStix
6PM Pacific / 7PM Mountain / 8PM Central / 9PM Eastern
Guest: Jim Ayres
Join Jim Ayres, Xyngular's amazing Nutritional Product Developer, hear how Xyngular's Super Fruit Global Blend and XypStix can turn your body into a free-radical fighting health machine!
(712) 432-0075 PIN: 968699#

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Happy Birthday Xyngular!

A short two years ago we opened for business with a dream to improve lives by helping people improve their health and by allowing them to be successful. We knew we would be successful if we found people who had the same desire.
With our Distributors seeing fantastic levels of success through our compensation plan, and earning the Sundance Headquarter retreat, a 50K Getaway cruise in May, our first Executive Retreat to the beautiful Atlantis Resort in Dubai, Xyngfling in Nashville, XYNGFEST in Las Vegas, and Xyngfete in Phoenix under our belt, I can't wait to see what we can do for people in our third year.

At Xyngular, we have two goals. 

1. One is to build a company that allows our Distributors to be paid for their efforts and reward them for doing the things that build their business: Learning about our products, telling others about the products and/or opportunity, helping people in their organization be successful, and developing their own leadership skills. 

2. The second goal has been, from the very beginning, to build the company to last. Everything we do is for the long term. Our two guiding principles are: a. What is in the best long term interest of our Distributors b. What is in the best long term interest of Xyngular Adhering to these two principles resulted in products that make a profound difference in people's lives, a compensation plan that is both lucrative for our Distributors and develops leadership, ensured that Xyngular was profitable by our second month in business, and guarantees that Xyngular is both built to succeed now and will still be growing in 2 years, 5 years, 15 years, 25 years, and beyond.

Xyngular's Compensation Plan has been specifically tailored to give our Distributors the greatest potential to build wealth and achieve success. Without structural or title requirements and with our Global Sales Pools, you truly have the opportunity to change lives and to share in the global expansion of this great company. 

Xyngular has already helped thousands of people achieve financial success. In the last 12 months we have sent commission checks totaling millions of dollars; we have sold thousands of products, and we have changed tens of thousands of lives for the better. 

In our second year of business, many of you reached goals you never thought you could reach and did things you had only dreamed of (and, many of you told me, some you didn't think to dream of!). 

I am so proud of our Distributors, our leaders, and our staff because each of you genuinely care about the good of others, are interested in helping people improve their health and their finances, and, by doing so, are reaching your own dreams and goals. We truly are One Team and One Dream here at Xyngular. I want to say Happy Holidays to all my friends and have a great 2012.

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"You can have whatever success you want...but only if you help others get what they want"

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Before I started my Xyngular program was taking take 2 pills of 150 mg of Zantac (an antacid) every day, and my menstrual cycle had been gone for 6 months.

I said to myself, "no more," I want to make a change in my life. My health was being affected, and I saw so many testimonies from others. I decide to use the IGNITE™ Fat Burning System. 

When I started IGNITE my body began to regulate itself. Now I no longer depend on the antacid, and my menstrual cycle is happening every month. I lost 35 pounds and 4 inches off my waist in 4 months and a half. I'm so happy for that! After seeing these results in myself, I decided to start helping others. 

My business has grown simply by sharing my testimony with people. To do that I have had to change my physical appearance, which has been so noticeable, and my health has improved so much. 

I have been with Xyngular since June 13, 2011. Thanks to God, I have impacted many lives, and I have shared this message... "there is hope for you too if you decide to change your life." 

Here's my advice for new Distributors who are trying to achieve success. 

The moment you decide you want to impact lives, you should move forward and do it, because you really are going to help those people. If you're helping people, the money will come. The confidence you project, how you educate yourself about the products, and sharing how they have impacted your life makes all the difference. At Xyngular you can have all the success that you desire, but the key is to help others. 

Thank you XYNGULAR! 

Maria de Lourdes Miranda Irizarry, Gold Manager

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The best movie snacks for your new XYNGULAR waistline

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The movies are one of the greatest past times...especially during the holidays. They're great for families, dates, and nights out with friends. But tempting movie snacks create a huge calorie overload. 

It's not the outrageous price of the popcorn that's the biggest concern...it's the nutritional sabotage we should worry about.
You can take a tip from grandma and pack your own snacks or choose something that's not quite so bad for you at the concessions.

Eat before you go
It's a smart idea to have your meal before you head to the theater. At least have a LEAN Shake or your XYNG. 

Pack your big purse
Pack an apple and a bag of pre-popped light or low-fat popcorn. Throw in some string cheese for protein. Grab a bottle of water. It's easy to mistake hunger for thirst, and water will keep you distracted long enough to get into the movie and forget any hunger. If you must have chocolate at every movie, pack a small bag of dark chocolate chips for only 80 calories for 1/4 of a cup. You'll even get some ORAC points with it!

Choose wisely at the concession stand
Soft pretzels are some of the healthiest options at the movies. Weighing in at 290 calories, they're a small meal, but they're probably fat free and low in fat. Popcorn, on the other hand, loads you up with as much as 600 calories and about 40 grams of fat.

If you must have chocolate, a half box of Junior Mints at 170 calories and 3 grams of fat works better than those bars at 240 or more calories and tons more fat. Make sure to share though or you'll have 340 calories. Little fruity snacks are lower in calories to, and have no fat. One serving has less than 200 calories. There are only 20 pieces in a serving, so share.

Swap soda for water
Pass on that usual vat of soda and choose a bottle of water instead. Having water keeps you busy, and less likely to feel you need a soda. 

Head to the movies with a full tummy, and you'll have greater willpower for healthier choices. Bring your own snacks, and you'll have the best of everything! And enjoy the movie. 

ACTION STEPS:
1. Shop ahead for movie treats you can take in a big purse.

2. Eat before you go. 

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"I am pain free at last"

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I spent three of the past seven years taking care of my mom during her final illness. A year after her passing, I was rear ended at a red light by a flatbed tow truck. This left me with a neck fusion, back problems, a closed-head injury, and a lot of anxiety. I was unable to take care of myself and my family. That was the worst part for me...feeling helpless. 

So I started to OD on food, and it was slowly destroying my body inside and out. I was gaining so much weight. 

I decided I needed to get out of the house with all the pain I was living with every day and start to try to live again. 

Last summer I ran into an old friend, and he told me about the Xyngular® products. I started using XYNG™, and within 2 weeks I was down 17 pounds. Then I did 2 rounds of IGNITE™ and continued to use the products afterwards. Today I am down a total of 62 pounds. I am pain free, my closed-head injury symptoms are gone, and I'm off my meds. I am taking care of myself and my family again. 

Thank you XYNGULAR! 

Tammy Armstrong

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Protein and Insulin Sensitivity Why is Xyngular's weight loss program helping with so many health challenges?

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Have you noticed that Xyngular's weight loss program is amazingly effective for diabetics and for many people with a wide array of degenerative diseases? Why is this?

It's all about insulin. Insulin seems to be a common denominator in just about every degenerative disease that is on the rise in our society these days. And Xyngular's weight loss system minimizes the flood of insulin that causes so much destruction in the body. Excessive insulin not only turns your body into a fat-storing machine. It also ages you and plays havoc with virtually all your body systems. High insulin levels are even associated with many forms of cancer.

You've noticed that the Xyngular IGNITE™ program encourages giving your insulin production a rest by offering protein-only days rotated with protein/carb days. 

Protein is an essential nutrient. It is an important building block that your body requires to repair damage and replenish enzymes. While protein is extremely important, it can't be used as your primary fuel source all the time. Your body can use protein very well as a fuel source. It's great for weight loss because it's an inefficient fuel source. But you must have good, healthy carbohydrates with plenty of natural fiber along with protein to give your body the energy it needs while you control the excessive insulin production.

Protein is very thermogenic, meaning it produces a lot of heat as it breaks down. This means that less of it is going into stored energy and more is being lost through the process. When you're trying to lose weight, your primary fuel should be from your stored fat. Using a larger percentage of protein for a few days turns your body into a fat-burning machine.
How much protein does a normal, healthy adult need in order to keep insulin from taking over? It can range anywhere from two to four grams of protein per pound of lean body mass, maybe even a little bit higher if you're really active. You don't want to go under your protein requirement for very long. It is better to go over than to go under.

Your level of insulin sensitivity is going to determine, in a large measure, how long you are going to live and how healthy you will be. It determines the rate at which you age more than anything else we know. Xyngular's weight management program is showing you how to make insulin control an ongoing part of your life.

The more you work with your Xyngular weight maintenance program, the more you will recognize ways your body is benefitting from the types of portion-controlled, balanced meals recommended by Jim Ayres. You'll come to enjoy more meals centered around high fiber vegetables and fruits balanced with proteins. It's a great way to not only lose and maintain your weight but to benefit just about every health marker there is:
• Emotional and brain health
• Cardiovascular health
• Bone and joint health
• Vision
• Digestive health
• Immunity to disease
• Hormonal health
• Respiratory health


ACTION STEPS:
1. Start watching for news in the media about excessive insulin. You'll start seeing more of it. Then you can talk about it in casual conversations about how our products work. 

2. Watch for people who have any of the issues at the end of the article. Ask them what they know about insulin overload and its dangerous consequences. Share this article with them.

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Simple ways Xyngular helps you stay well and healthy through the cold and flu season

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The cold virus is the most common infectious disease in the world.
It accounts for more missed work and school than any other illness, and it's the top reason people visit their doctors -- even though doctors can't offer much help. A cold is actually a viral infection, which means if your doctor prescribes an antibiotic for your cold, it will be useless.

But because you are part of the Xyngular family, you have products for building your immune system and helping ward off this unwelcome seasonal intruder.

How Do You Catch a Cold?
The way most cold viruses are spread is not from others coughing or sneezing, but rather from hand-to-hand contact. Someone with a cold blows their nose then shakes your hand or swipes a banister or uses a pen you later handle.

However, if your immune system is operating at its peak, it will be much easier for your body to resist the virus. If your immune system isn't in good shape, you're inviting any virus that comes along to easily take hold in your body. So the easy answer is this, you catch a cold because your immune system isn't in good enough shape. Here's a short list of things that compromise your immune system.

1. Eating too many empty carbohydrates during the holidays instead of nutrient rich fruits and vegetables
2. Not getting enough rest
3. Excessive stress (a high holiday risk)
4. Vitamin deficiency 

Vitamin Deficiency: Another Reason You May "Catch" a Cold
The average adult has two to four colds each year. Children may have as many as 12! Most of them happen during the winter months when fresh air and sunshine don't allow your body to create enough vitamin D. Some researchers believe that "catching" colds and flu may be a symptom of a vitamin deficiency weakening your immune response.

At Xyngular we have AXION™, a great sustained-release supplement with plenty of the goods that boost and strengthen your immune system.

In addition we have Super Fruit Global Blend™ and Xypstix™ with xanthones and aloe to load your body with antioxidants and immune-boosting benefits. 

Excess weight makes cold symptoms much more disagreeable, so using Xyngular products to keep the weight down is another great way to prevent the aggravation of cold and flu symptoms.

Can You Help a Cold Go Away Faster?
Most regular colds last somewhere between eight and nine days. About 25 percent last two weeks, and 5-10 percent last as long as three weeks. 

Doctors advise that as long as your temperature remains lower than 102 degrees Fahrenheit (38.9 degrees Celsius), you don't need to lower it with over-the-counter medications. In fact, over-the-counter cold medications can actually prolong your cold since they appear to lower the symptoms while they actually suppress the body's natural processes that sneeze, cough, and sweat the cold away as quickly as possible. Only use these medications when absolutely necessary.

Strategies to Kick a Cold
When you feel a cold or flu coming on, it's NOT the time to be loading in empty calories or sugary drinks and treats. Your immune system needs ramping up with extra Global Blend or Xypstix to help successfully combat an emerging infection.
Start by tweaking your diet and nutrition in favor of foods and supplements that will strengthen your immune response including:

• Fruits and vegetables...especially vegetables in your mother's homemade chicken soup. Make the soup with some extra pepper to help you sweat out the fever.
• An extra portion daily of Super Fruit Global Blend and Xypstix.
• Double up on AXION with all its whole-food extracts, vitamins, and extra ingredients with high ORAC scores.
• Make sure you are drinking plenty of water. Water is essential to optimize every system in your body and help your nose stuffiness. It will help loosen everything so your secretions will pass more quickly. Drink enough water so that your urine is a light, pale yellow.

Four More Cold-Busting Strategies
1. Get plenty of high-quality sleep
As the days lengthen into winter, make sure you're getting an extra measure of restful sleep to prevent a hostile viral takeover. Your immune system works best when you're not sleep-deprived. And the more rest you get, the quicker you'll recover from a cold.

2. Regular Exercise
Regular, safe exercise is an essential strategy for boosting your immune strength and your disease resistance. One study found that those who exercised five or more days a week cut their risk of having a cold by almost 50 percent. And if they did get a cold, their symptoms were less severe.

If you're already sick don't overdo the exercise and stress your body. If you're coming down with a cold, tone down your regular workout and take a walk instead. Raising your body temperature slightly with moderate exercise may be beneficial.

3. Lower Your Emotional Stress
Emotional stress can invite an infection and make cold symptoms worse. While you're recovering, schedule more restful, calming activities.

4. Wash Your Hands Sensibly
Washing your hands regularly but not excessively is the easiest ways to wipe out germs and viruses and reduce your chances of colds and flu. While recovering, washing your hands frequently keeps you from spreading your cold to others. 

When to Call a Doctor
Avoid taking antibiotics for a simple cold or flu. However, if your cold isn't handled well, it can become a sinus, ear, and lung infection such as bronchitis and even pneumonia. These are bacterial infections that do respond to antibiotics. If you experience any of the following symptoms, you should call your doctor:

• Fever over 102 degrees Fahrenheit (38.9 degrees Celsius)
• Ear pain
• Pain around your eyes, especially with a green or yellow nasal discharge
• Shortness of breath or an uncontrollable, persistent cough
• Persistent coughing up green and yellow sputum
Generally, when you have a cold, you won't need medical care. If you take care of yourself with the above suggestions, you'll recover quickly and reduce your chances of catching another cold soon. 

ACTION STEPS:
1. Share a series of short cold-prevention strategies on Facebook or in frequent emails to friends. Ask if they've heard about Global Blend, Xypstix, or AXION and how they help strengthen the immune system.
2. Build your own cold-prevention story for the year by following these guidelines and sharing how you prevented a cold or how you recovered more quickly than normal with the help of Xyngular products.

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Frequently asked questions received on askjim@xyngular.com about XYNG, Super Fruit Global Blend, and AXION

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XYNG™
Q. "Why are there drug test warnings on the box? Should I be concerned?"
A. XYNG is not a drug. With the increased attention given to PED's (Performance Enhancing Drugs) among professional athletes, we felt it would be wise to place a warning specific to professional athletes. We have heard from many people like nurses, pilots, military, and truck drivers; who are XYNG users and are randomly tested for their occupations, that they do NOT test positive while taking XYNG.

Q. "How much caffeine is in XYNG?"
A. There is only 90 mg of naturally occurring caffeine in XYNG. This is a little less caffeine than is found in an average cup of regular coffee.

Q. "Can I take XYNG if I have high blood pressure"
A. As with any medical condition, you should always consult your physician prior to using the product.

Q. "Sometimes I feel tired when I take XYNG. Why is that?"
A. Everyone has a unique body chemistry, and products will not react the same with everybody. In some cases the serotonin uptake from XYNG may cause a relaxing effect. People who become more relaxed when they take XYNG usually don't have much of an appetite either.

Q. "I like the energy I get from XYNG but I don't like to swallow pills. Can I add XYNG to water and drink it?"
A. As long as the ingredients are consumed, you should feel all the benefits of XYNG. You can add it to water, but it will not taste pleasant. Instead, add the contents of a XYNG capsule to a LEAN Shake. 

SUPER FRUIT GLOBAL BLEND™
Q. "Why are there preservatives in the Super Fruit Global Blend?"
A. There are many ingredients that have a natural level of bioactivity just like fruits picked off the tree or vine. The preservatives are in the juice to preserve the quality of the natural ingredients and to control bad bacteria from forming; which would cause the product to go rancid rather quickly, just as a natural fruit would.

Q. "How is Global Blend different from other super fruit juices on the market?"
A. Global Blend is a combination of a broad spectrum of the most highly beneficial super fruits from all over the world. Also, the ingredients are delivered through our "Triphasic" approach. "Tri" meaning 3 is broken down as follows: (1) our Primary Antioxidant Precursor Blend; (2) our Secondary Antioxidants (supplemental antioxidants from the super fruit blend); and (3) Adaptogens to balance your body. This truly sets Global Blend apart from other "purple juices."

Q. "Do I have to refrigerate the Super Fruit Global Blend?"
A. In order to maintain the quality of the blend, we recommend that you refrigerate the product after opening. Global Blend XypStix do not require refrigeration.

Q. "How many servings of fruits does Global Blend represent?"
A. Global Blend is not a replacement for dietary fruits. This is a powerful antioxidant supplement that should be included with a healthy daily diet including whole fruits and vegetables.

AXION™
Q. "If I take the Super Fruit Global Blend do I also need to take AXION?"
A. Global Blend and AXION are designed to offer different benefits. Our Global Blend is an antioxidant powerhouse to help your cellular health and to scavenge free-radicals. AXION is a nutritional supplement that fills in many of the gaps missing from foods in our daily diet. Not only "can" you take both at the same time, they are very complimentary to one another. 

Q. "Why does the tablet have two colors?"
A. AXION tablets are "bi-layer." This means that there are two separate ingredient blends compressed in one tablet. The orange colored layer is an immediate release of multiple nutrients, phytonutrients, micronutrients, and water soluble vitamins that provide you with an absorbable delivery of nutrients. The green colored layer provides a sustained release of ingredients. Together, these layers maximize the bioavailablity of the ingredients.

Q. "Do I need to refrigerate AXION?"
A. No. AXION is completely stable in the blister packs. Prior to sealing the blister packs there is a nitrogen flush to naturally sterilize the air prior to sealing. This keeps the product fresh so it does not require refrigeration.

General Questions about all Xyngular products
Q. "I'm pregnant and/or nursing. What products can I take?"
A. Pregnant and/or nursing mothers should let the body's natural chemistry do most of the work. The only recommendation for supplementation would be a prenatal vitamin. Even though AXION is not formulated as a prenatal, it contains many of the key nutrients that expecting and/or nursing mothers should be including daily. In addition to AXION we also recommend an additional 400mcg of Folic Acid from Folate. This is a generic vitamin that is available in any drug, grocery, health food or mass merchandise store. 

Q. "I have a health condition (any). How should I use the products?"
A. Prior to using the products, anyone with a medical condition should first discuss the products with their primary care physician or specialist. 

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"On exercise alone, I lost only 5 pounds in two months, but with IGNITE™...8 pounds in 8 days"

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After 5-days-a-week exercise, I had only lost 5 pounds. After much skepticism, I purchased the IGNITE program and was amazed to lose 8 pounds in 8 days.

These before and after photos were taken a month apart. I lost 15 pounds without any exercise. In 3 months, I haven't gained any of the weight back, and I still eat around 1800 calories per day. During all that time I haven't done one minute of cardio exercise.

I continue to use XYNG™ and the CORE4™ products every day. 

Randy Kelley

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Are you being cheated at the grocery store?

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f you wouldn't invest in ocean-front property in North Dakota, why would you allow yourself to be cheated, ripped off, deceived, conned, or duped at the grocery store or the drive thru? You may think you're getting a real bargain when you swipe your credit card at check-out, but you may be actually getting "foodless" foods (mega calories with mini-nutrition laced with synthetic colors and knock-your-socks-off flavorings) at a very high price.

You not only pay at checkout, but you pay again and even more at your HMO and drugstore when you inevitably go on slow life support for the side effects and diseases that low quality food gives you over time.

According to a large study published in the Journal of the American Dietetics Association (JADA, December 2005), whole foods (fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes) are a much better bargain than empty foods when you account for the real nutrients you're getting. The study demonstrated that, although fruits and vegetables appear to be more expensive than empty foods like ramen noodles or macaroni and cheese, the essential nutrients you're getting make the fruits and vegetables a far greater bargain. 

"Fruits and vegetables had the highest score because they were nutrient-rich in relation to their low energy (calorie) content. They also had a relatively high nutrient-to-price ratio, showing that they provided nutrients at a reasonable cost when compared with other foods." There's no way to get your essential nutrients more affordably than by eating fruits and vegetables. 

The study evaluated 16 nutrients with recommended daily values because they are widely considered to be essential nutrients. It analyzed the relationships between calories, nutrients, and retail costs of 637 foods, 129 of which were fruits and vegetables. 

FDA considering modification of food label to show nutrient density per calorie
One surprising suggestion in the conclusion of the article is that the FDA has actually "contemplated a revision of the food label that is based on a nutrient density standard, i.e., the amount of a nutrient the food provided in relation to the energy that it contains." This means that in the future you may be able to tell how nutrient-rich a food is just by looking at a label and comparing it to the price. What a breakthrough that would be!

Until then, you'll have to take the Journal's word for it that whole foods are a huge bargain compared to the empty sodas, boxed foods, and fast foods you may now being lured into buying because of their cheap, bargain prices and crazy flavors. They're not a real value when there's so little nutrition. 


ACTION STEPS:
1. The next time you shop at the grocery store, imagine checking nutrition density per dollar on the label. Go for the foods in the perimeter of the store-produce, whole grain breads, lean meat, low-fat dairy, etc.
2. Develop a healthy system for the way you shop using a grocery list of nutrient-dense foods. Share it with your friends. 

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Ten tips for a healthy Thanksgiving feast

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Oh the diet nightmare...family members loading their plates with sweet sides, gravy galore, dessert buffets, and buttery mashed whatever... all for the holidays. 

Don't let food fear get you during the holidays. You know how to have a good time and do a few days of IGNITE™ later.

Here are 10 strategies to help you enjoy your holiday foods, keep the weight off, and feel great. 

1. Savor the moment. Eat slowly and engage in plenty of conversation. It gives you a greater sense of satisfaction, but studies show that slower eating helps appetite control. If you've been through IGNITE a time or two, you've learned how to eat until you are almost full, not stuffed full. It takes about 20 minutes for your brain to recognize that your stomach's full. Slow down and savor each bite.

2. Stay well! Shop and select foods during the holidays that boost your immune system. Take your AXION™ and Super Fruit Global Blend™. Include plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and spices for all the wonderful phytonutrients and antioxidants they contain. Arrange them in colorful, holiday ways. Make them a wonderful holiday family tradition. Eating something filling and raw before going to the party will help you prepare mentally and physically for what's ahead.

3. Be active! Take walks, enjoy outdoor time, and schedule some exercise to boost your endorphins. You'll be more fun to be around. You could even take walks with family members, enjoy winter sports, or schedule a winter hike. 

4. Consider these substitutions in traditional holiday recipes.

• Instead of butter, use evaporated skim milk in mashed potatoes along with a soft spread.
• Use low-fat items for appetizers. Blend fat-free cottage cheese or non-fat cream cheese with fresh herbs until smooth and creamy for a great vegetable or cracker dip (skip the chips).
• Substitute nonfat plain yogurt for some of the sour cream, salad dressing, or mayo in recipes. It adds great flavor.
• Skip the butter and oil in your stuffing. Use extra celery, onion, and chicken or vegetable stock instead of water. Add a little extra sage and pepper.
• Substitute apple sauce for half of the fat in most recipes you bake.

5. Skip some things. At the buffet, skip the creamy dips, the heavy casseroles, and the gravy. Reach for plain vegetables and sweet potatoes. 

6. Create a colorful plate. Choose bright colored foods, such as cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes, squash, red grapes, and broccoli. The bland-colored foods usually have fewer nutrients and more fat...stuffing, mashed potatoes, rolls, casseroles, and gravy.

7. It's not a contest. Don't allow yourself to be intimidated into taking seconds or loading on multiple desserts to please someone. Just have fun and enjoy the family and the food.

Follow a one-plate rule with 1/4 veggies, 1/2 foods rich in lean protein, such as lean turkey breast, chicken , fish, sirloin, filet mignon or flank steak, 1/4 starch, such as rice or potatoes. Leave no more than 1/4 plate for dessert fruit or a decadent treat. 

8. Make everything you eat worth it! Only eat the real treats! Holidays are an important time to enjoy traditional, holiday-specific foods, such as pumpkin pie and turkey. Avoid foods you can have at any time of year...bread with butter, chips and dip, a box of cookies. You'll leave room for the special holiday treats you cherish only once or twice a year. If you don't really love it, don't eat it!

9. Enjoy the turkey! Eat a sizable amount of skinless turkey because it is so lean and low in calories. Enjoy plenty of turkey leftovers with cranberry sauce. Skip the rolls or cornbread.

10. Share the leftovers. Instead of taking home or keeping all that pie, try giving it away to friends, family, or even a local shelter. It will keep you from unhealthy snacking while you're doing your IGNITE for a couple of days after the big holiday meal. 

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If Oprah couldn't get people to eat right, what makes you think Xyngular can?

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The problem with obesity isn't that scientists don't know the truth about nutrition or what keeps our weight under control. Most dieters have made a career of reading every book and magazine on nutrition and weight loss they can find. Every day there are more and more great books and articles on how to eat right. We all know that empty junk food is bad for us. 

Oprah knows how to stay thin. She has a personal trainer and chef to make it easy. But her audience, as enthusiastic as they were, haven't been able to crack the code in their own lives. What's the answer? It's not one more diet book or ab machine. The long-term battle for optimal weight seems so far out of reach for most people.

How many ab machines have been marketed in the last decade? 

How many are collecting dust in attics all over the world? Why do 95% of all dieters gain more weight within a year of ending their diet? Why is none of this information or equipment working to keep us trim and healthy?
For the answer, just follow the money trail. Where are the marketing and advertising dollars spent? On empty foods. What huge industries continue to expand as our waistlines expand? Why are there huge government subsidies for crops that fill the empty food pipeline? We don't see government subsidies for broccoli growers. 

Remember, big tobacco companies were marketing their lethal products with little restraint for years until fairly recently.
So what took the American tobacco empires down? It was a grassroots movement that hit them on every level over decades until they had to buckle to advertising restrictions, anti-smoking ads, and label laws.
So what's the missing link? If empty food is the new tobacco, what can we at Xyngular do to make a difference and bring the huge empty-food monster industries to their knees? 

Our society has become addicted to convenience. We need convenient, affordable systems to replace the empty food traps and habits we're caught up in. They have to do something about the cravings and lack of energy.
At Xyngular we've provided that missing link and people everywhere are seeing results. 

We have introduced a system, a food environment that gives people structure and tracks to run on. If wolves are destroying the sheep, you need fences to keep out the wolves. The IGNITE™ system is the answer. It's the fence that keeps the monster cravings under control and the energy high for exercise. We have a system that lifts our spirits while it sheds the pounds.

Our system keeps certain empty foods out of the house and helps tame our cravings for them. We learn a new culture. We join a new network of friends that are all enlisted together and winning the weight-loss war together one conference call at a time. And together...as a committed, grassroots team...we are enrolling recruits and making a difference all over the world...one person at a time. 


ACTION STEPS:
1. Who do you know who loves to join a cause and spread the word? Put them on your list. Tell them about Xyngular's mission to overcome obesity. Share the heartfelt success stories. Many more people will join if they know they are enlisting in a cause.

2. Sometimes joining the army, identifying the enemy, and enlisting in a cause, makes the war against obesity easier to wage. Use ideas from this article to help tell your story about Xyngular's mission to reverse obesity...one person at a time.

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Can you afford to NOT take Xyngular® products?

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Adding a monthly Xyngular autoship to the family budget may seem to some like a burden in this period of economic difficulty.
Successful Distributors are quick to point out that by simply sharing your weight-loss success on Facebook, you can quickly recoup the costs and even start making money because your friends will monitor your success and want to know how they can do it too. You'll quickly pay for your own ongoing program. That's the way we share and grow. 

But what if you don't want to share your success? Are there still economic benefits to lowering that weight and keeping it where it needs to be?

What are the costs of being overweight? According to a recent article in the Atlantic Monthly, statistics show that "the obese are more likely to be depressed, to miss school or work, to feel suicidal, to earn less, and to find it difficult to marry" (Mark Ambinder, "Beating Obesity" The Atlantic Monthly Magazine May 2010). Those situations have real costs and extra expenses attached to them in virtually every family...the poor and the rich. They are a real part of the budget for every family where obesity is a factor.

Take the health care costs. According to the Atlantic Monthly, "Obese Americans spend about 42 percent more than healthy-weight people on medical care each year. Improper weight and diet strongly correlate with chronic diseases, which account for three-fourths of all health-care spending." 

Imagine that...three-fourths of health care spending. Think what this means for a family who has an obese member who could do what many Xyngular clients have done and lose 100 pounds or more. Is it possible your monthly medical expenses would go down by more than the cost of your Xyngular autoship? Do the numbers for your family's health care budget, and see how it might work for you. Maybe there are health care expenses that will inevitably come, but you've been putting them off. Figure in those unavoidable expenses too.

These costs are most apparent for those with diabetes. The article continues, "Type 2 diabetes is one of the leading drivers of rising costs for Medicare patients, and 60 percent of cases result directly from weight gain."
Xyngular Distributors and clients with diabetes have seen remarkable improvements in both their budgets and their health. Just ask them. 


ACTION STEPS:
1. If you or a member of your family is obese, try to estimate the true costs of the condition . Compare that with the cost of a monthly Xyngular autoshipment. Prepare a story with estimated figures and share it with the rest of us.

2. Evaluate the costs of lowering mediations for diabetes treatments because of Xyngular weight loss. Share those figures with us.

3. Distributors frequently share the emotional costs associated with being overweight or obese. Gather those examples into stories you can share to help your friends recognize that the costs of Xyngular products are minor by comparison. 

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Have fun with Eat 'n CHEATs

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If you haven't seen the new YouTube video on Eat 'n Cheat in the back office and on the Xyngular YouTube site, be sure to check it out, listen a few times, and try duplicating it in your area. Here are some benefits and a quick outline to get you started. 

Cala Stadel's record-breaking, contest-winning Kansas team uses Eat 'n CHEATs to build a lot of team spirit and have a lot of fun helping each other grow everyone's business.

The team recently videoed an Eat 'n CHEAT at a local pizza restaurant. The testimonials were great, the product presentation by Laci Friend was outstanding, and Cala herself did a terrific job of presenting the opportunity and closing the audience. 

If you're wondering whether Eat 'n CHEATs would work in your area, here is an outline and some advantages.

Benefits of Eat 'n CHEATs:
 
• They build team spirit and promote enthusiasm because everyone gets involved in presenting and sharing success stories.

• They're a great way to train new team members.

• They're inexpensive. The location is nice and can be FREE, the pizza is affordable (at one slice per person), you only need to have attendees taste an ounce of the Global Blend or samples of mixed up XypStix (they can also taste a LEAN Shake if you want). 

• You send a clear message that you can eat normally with Xyngular's weight loss program. It's pizza, after all. 


Here's a quick outline, but watch the video to fill in the blanks and enjoy the jokes.
 
1. Welcome and tell a success story that involves both health and income. Give an outline of what will be happening. This should take about 3 minutes.

2. Have a few success stories from customers and Distributors involving both income and product success. This should take about 5 minutes. 

3. Have a different Distributor present the products. This should take about 10 minutes. You can sample the products as you go.

4. Invite everyone to sprinkle CHEAT on a slice of pizza, and let them know that they're actually consuming 3/4 of a slice but feeling like it's a full slice. They'll see how much to sprinkle on.

5. Have a different Distributor present the company, the opportunity, the starter packages, and close the room by inviting guests to meet with the person who brought them. 

It's simple, it's inexpensive, it's fun, and it's a great training tool and team building activity. 

ACTION STEPS:
1. Get together with your team and watch the video on YouTube. Make plans to launch Eat 'n CHEATs in your area.

2. Talk about your success with Eat 'n CHEATs on Facebook. Show pictures. 

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7 ways to enjoy the holidays and still stay slim

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We're into the months of November and December. If you've recently Xyngularized your life, you may be dreading these months with all their holidays and parties because in the past they were responsible for blowing your resolve. All that peer pressure from relatives and friends telling you to "lighten up and give in." It could be scary. Or it could be fun. 

If you plan ahead with a few rules you set for yourself, you could have a great time at all your family gatherings and celebrations. You can certainly stay slender within the Xyngular® holiday guidelines and possibly even persuade a few of your friends and family members to join you in your Xyngular lifestyle change. Here are a few ideas.

Remember, it's not about testing your willpower against the impossible social pressure of your boss' favorite high-calorie indulgence. Here are 7 ways to become your own best ally in your weight loss battle.

#1: Let Facebook help you. Start now broadcasting how you're going to approach the holidays, have all the fun you can, and still keep the weight off. 

#2: Invite friends to join you in your Xyngular "I'm not going to gain weight through the holidays" challenge. Make it a club and a commitment. Get those who join you to check on you. Give yourselves "free days" followed by all the systems Xyngular has taught you in the IGNITE™ program likely only having protein after 5:00 p.m. or going back on a few days of IGNITE after a "free day."

#3: Never go to a holiday party starving. Grab something healthy with natural fiber or protein on the way out the door to the party. A LEAN Shake is perfect. These foods will start digesting slowly, and set in motion the hunger-satisfying chemicals in your brain that will help you resist the loads of empty carbs that you'll be offered in the way of candy and rich desserts. You'll be able to resist seconds and suggest smaller portions if the chemicals in your brain are working on your behalf. 

#4: Keep healthy treats that you love around the house. Search for recipes and treats from healthy stores. Stock up on things you can look forward to enjoying. It could be special sharp cheeses with fresh fruits or shrimp with a little cocktail sauce. 

#5: Plan ahead of time to choose foods you want a lot of. Don't think in terms of what you can't have. That will just make you crazy. Plan ahead for what you can. Instead of lamenting that you can't have, plan on having all you want of what you can have. Enjoy plenty of white turkey meat with steamed vegetables or fresh cranberry sauce. 

#6: Bring healthy treats and dishes of your own. Find a great recipe for spinach soufflé. If you have something really delicious and healthy, you can be your own biggest fan and take most of your meal from your own dish. 

#7: Plan ahead for Protein-Only days and protein-only meals. Even with the free days, make sure the overall impact of the holidays is healthy and lean. Treat yourself to especially delicious protein-only treats like special cuts of meat or fish and exceptionally flavorful LEAN Shake recipes. 

ACTION STEPS:
1. As you plan the holiday parties and start accepting invitations, take time to glance through this list and plan ahead. Shop now for healthy treats so you don't get caught in the trap of last-minute choices that you can't thing through properly.

2. Start the season right with your Xyngular team party and a commitment to share only healthy treats including holiday versions of LEAN Shakes and other ways to use Xyngular products. Remind them how they can CHEAT everything. 

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Wednesday, November 30th - Product Call - Flush

Wednesday, November 30th - Product Call - Flush
6PM Pacific / 7PM Mountain / 8PM Central / 9PM Eastern
Guest: Jim Ayres
Join Jim Ayres, Xyngular's amazing Nutritional Product Developer, and learn how FLUSH helps you lose weight, detox, and stay healthy!
(712) 432-0075 PIN: 968699#

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Wednesday, November 23rd - Product Call - AXION

Wednesday, November 23rd - Product Call - AXION
6PM Pacific / 7PM Mountain / 8PM Central / 9PM Eastern
Guest: Jim Ayres
Join Jim Ayres, Xyngular's amazing Nutritional Product Developer, and catch all the excitement and buzz on Xyngular's newest product AXION and its benefits!
(712) 432-0075 PIN: 968699#

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Wednesday, November 16th - Product Call - Cheat

Wednesday, November 16th - Product Call - Cheat
6PM Pacific / 7PM Mountain / 8PM Central / 9PM Eastern
Guest: Jim Ayres
Join Jim Ayres, Xyngular's amazing Nutritional Product Developer, and learn how to CHEAT as you eat!
(712) 432-0075 PIN: 968699#

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An amazing antioxidant your body produces when you give it a LEAN Shake

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Your body is designed for health, but only if you give it all the ingredients it needs such as healthy foods, exercise, water, enough sleep, and you limit the toxic influences. It's important to supply sufficient antioxidants so you limit free radical and oxidative damage that can erode your health. Oxidation is what browns an apple when you cut it and leave it out.

Free radicals are reactive particles that damage your cells. They proliferate due to stress, poor diet, toxins, and even the basic process of metabolism.

Free radicals accelerate aging as well as the degenerative conditions associated with deteriorating health.

Fortunately your body has antioxidants that help to sweep up free radicals and neutralize them so they can't destroy your good health.
Your body naturally produces a wonderful network of antioxidants like vitamins, minerals, and special chemicals. Some are produced by the body, and others have to come from foods you eat.

One of these special chemicals is glutathione. It seems to take the lead in keeping the other antioxidants in check and in optimizing them. 

Glutathione (pronounced glute-a-thigh-own) is one of the most powerful antioxidants in your body. It can help maximize the action of all other antioxidants, including vitamins C and E, CoQ10, and the antioxidants you consume from fruits and vegetables.

As you would expect, the aging process gradually erodes your body's ability to create glutathione. Synthetic chemicals, toxins, and sugars also deplete your glutathione.
That's why you see glutathione supplements. However, glutathione doesn't seem to be as effective in supplement form as it is in real foods and juices. 

Most glutathione supplements are not absorbed well and are often a waste of money. And surprisingly, glutathione supplements may even interfere with the body's ability to produce glutathione on its own over time.
Fortunately there are ways of boosting glutathione levels naturally and protect you from the adverse effects of aging.
One way is to exercise, another is to get plenty of vitamin D. You'll find a supply of vitamin D in AXION.
Other foods, such as milk products, eggs, and meat contain concentrations of the precursor amino acids that help your body make glutathione. 

Fresh raw fruits and vegetables are excellent for glutathione production. Benefits are highest from fresh spinach, asparagus, avocado, cauliflower, broccoli, walnuts, and tomatoes. 

But the best food to maximize your body's glutathione production is quality whey protein like that found in LEAN Shakes. LEAN also provides all the key amino acids that help with glutathione production.

The high-quality whey protein and amino acids in LEAN can have these dramatic benefits: 

• Supports your body's best metabolism for fat burning
• Supports your joint and muscle health
• Supports your immune system
• Protects all your cells through its antioxidant effects
• Boosts your energy
• Supports your beneficial bacteria
• Promotes muscle strength, endurance, and recovery
• Provides key amino acids and proteins 


ACTION STEPS:
1. Put "glutathione" on your list of words to watch for in articles on health. When you see it, point it out to friends and let them know about LEAN Shakes.

2. Take another look at the list of benefits from improved glutathione production, and note all the people on your contact list who need to know about CORE4 and LEAN Shakes. Send them a link to this article with an excited phone call and a follow-up visit.

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Delicious ways to boost your fiber and health It's a lot easier and tastier than you think

Fiber is one of the easiest nutrients to add to your diet, and one of the most important, especially for weight management. With a high fiber diet, you get full with fewer calories so you have fewer cravings. High fiber foods also tend to be more nutritious. All the book titles that claim you can "eat more and weigh less" center around high-fiber diets. Most people don't get the recommended 25 to 30 grams of fiber every day. You can have an increased risk for many health problems if you don't have enough fiber... constipation, weight gain, high cholesterol, irritable bowel syndrome, and even colon cancer. What is fiber? Fiber is the part of plant foods that our bodies can't digest. Animal foods like meat, eggs, and dairy contain no fiber. When fiber passes through our digestive system, it acts like a broom, sweeping away toxins and even some excess calories. That's why CHEAT works so well. It surrounds and sweeps away up to a fourth of the calories in the foods you sprinkle it on. Here are some easy ways to get even more fiber in your diet: Replace your white bread with whole grain bread Many breads are packed with fiber--after all, just 1/2 cup of whole wheat flour packs more than 7 grams. Look for words like "whole grain" at the top of the ingredients list, but remember to look at the fiber in the Nutrition Facts, not just the ingredients. Some "whole wheat" breads are mostly white bread with just a pinch of whole grain added for color and marketing. If you only see one or two grams of dietary fiber per slice, it means the bread is made mostly from white flour, not whole wheat. You'll soon be able to tell the difference in rolls, bagels, tortillas, and other baked goods. Leave the sugary cereals on the shelves Whole grain cereals and bran flakes are usually packed with fiber--about 5 grams in a ¾ cup serving! Some pack as many as 14 grams of fiber in each serving! If you're having a hard time swallowing these healthier varieties, try adding sweetness with fresh, whole fruit, vanilla soy milk, flavored yogurt, a touch of honey, or a calorie-free sweetener like stevia. Pass the beans Legumes like beans, lentils, and peanuts are always a healthy choice, usually containing as many as 6 to 7 grams of fiber in every 1/2 cup serving (cooked). Plus, you can easily add them to just about any meal. Enjoy them heated as a side, in soups or chili, added to salads, or in place of meat in a main dish. Enjoy them in spreads like hummus and peanut butter. Beans provide plenty of fiber, protein, and healthy fat. All three keep you feeling fuller longer. Sweeten with fruit and add volume with vegetables. Fruits and vegetables are considered by many people to be negative, tasteless "diet" foods. But because they need to become staples of everyone's diet, you need to find ways to begin seeing them as tasty wonders. They're high in volume, low in calories, and high in fiber--a great combination for anyone who wants to fill up without breaking the calorie budget. Pick fruits that are high in flavor, fiber, and sweetness. One cup of fresh red raspberries holds a whopping 8 grams of fiber, and blackberries are close behind at about 7.5 grams. Pears, prunes, and apples all measure up at about 4 grams of fiber per serving. Many vegetables are a little lower in fiber, but still a great source. Acorn squash (1/2 cup baked) provides about 4.5 grams of fiber, and a baked potato (with the skin) comes in at just fewer than 4 grams. Get 2 grams of fiber in a serving of broccoli, asparagus, cabbage, carrots, green beans, spinach, lettuce, or tomatoes. Add plenty of chopped or blended vegetables as filler for recipes you enjoy such as spaghetti sauce, chili, casseroles, omelettes, etc. It will add flavor and fiber. More tips for adding healthy, tasty fiber 1. Choose fresh fruit and/or raw vegetables instead of juice. 2. To get more fiber and nutrients, enjoy the skin of cleaned fruits and vegetables. 3. Enjoy bran and whole grain products daily. 4. Look for high fiber tortillas and double-fiber breads. 5. Drink more water to help reduce indigestion as you're gradually increasing your fiber. 6. Eat fewer processed foods and more whole foods. 7. A sudden, large increase in fiber in your diet over a short period of time could result in bloating, diarrhea, gas, and digestive discomfort. It is better to add fiber to your diet gradually over a three week period.  ACTION STEPS: 1. Keep a food diary for a few days to make sure you're getting from 25 to 30 grams of fiber in your diet every day. Monitor your water intake as well. Make sure you're getting close to a gallon a day. 2. Read labels for a week or two when you shop to make sure you're getting the brands with the highest fiber. This is particularly important for grain products. 3. Go through your family's favorite recipes and try adding more blended or chopped vegetables to them for greater flavor, fiber, volume, and weight loss.

                  
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LEAN-44 incredible calories that really count

Other shakes on the market have 100 to 200 calories. How can LEAN do the job with only 44 calories? Some people might think, "Shouldn't I be using 2 scoops so I don't starve?" Actually, with LEAN, less is more. Our LEAN shake is extremely stingy in calories but extremely rich in quality of ingredients that work to help you lose weight and body fat. LEAN is a remarkable weight loss tool because you feel completely satisfied with so few calories.  Because of the high quality protein, you preserve lean muscle mass. The more lean muscle you have, the more calories you'll burn without even trying. The chemical side of hunger Let's talk about body chemistry for a moment and what satisfies hunger. When your body has all 9 essential amino acids in a shake each morning or for a hunger-busting snack at any time during the day, your body chemistry doesn't send you scrambling for empty carbohydrates and sugars to get rid of the voracious cravings. The high quality protein also satisfies hunger and lasts for hours. Those sparse 44 calories really count. Other cheap shakes have more useless calories from sweeteners and fillers that make you feel full. The whole idea behind LEAN is that you're turning your body into a fat-burning machine, so the lower the calories the better as long as the energy is still there and the hunger satisfaction is taken care of. Use LEAN to avoid hunger anytime One of the greatest enemies of weight loss is hunger and cravings. Skipping meals or snacks isn't smart because of your body chemistry. You may feel great skipping a mea...especially breakfast. You think at the time that you're saving calories. But sometime during the day your body chemistry is going to start crying out for all the wrong types of calories. You can't fight these chemicals for long. They'll win every time. They affect your emotions, your energy, your focus...everything that keeps you stable. You'll end up bingeing and hating yourself and the cycle will continue until you break it with LEAN. Fill that void with LEAN. Have it first thing in the morning. If you even think about being hungry during the day, fill that empty feeling with 44-calorie LEAN. Remember what you learned during IGNITE...you want 5 eating experiences every single day. LEAN is a great way to fill some of them quickly and easily. The other great thing about LEAN is that it's part of CORE4...a complete system of weight loss. So you're not counting on a shake alone without the support of Accelerate and FLUSH. You also have CHEAT to help you lower the calories on everything else you eat. The net result is an amazingly low number of calories with no hunger and high energy. ACTION STEPS: 1. File this article in a place where you can quickly refer to it to help you overcome the objection that there are too few calories in LEAN. 2. Collect your own stories supporting the ideas in this article. Write them in the margins and practice telling them on conference calls and 3-way calls until it becomes natural for you to tell LEAN stories everywhere you go. Listen on conference calls and collect other people's stories too. 3. Try multiple ways of using LEAN to keep your excitement high about the product you're your creative imagination busy. Share LEAN shake and smoothie recipes with members of your team to keep retention high. Share the best ones on Facebook.

                   
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Wednesday, November 2nd - Product Call - Lean

Wednesday, November 2nd - Product Call - Lean
6PM Pacific / 7PM Mountain / 8PM Central / 9PM Eastern
Guest: Jim Ayres
Join Jim Ayres, Xyngular's amazing Nutritional Product Developer, and hear how LEAN can help you lose weight and feel great!
(712) 432-0075 PIN: 968699#

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Wednesday, November 9th - Product Call - XYNG

Wednesday, November 9th - Product Call - XYNG
6PM Pacific / 7PM Mountain / 8PM Central / 9PM Eastern
Guest: Jim Ayres
Join Jim Ayres, Xyngular's amazing Nutritional Product Developer, and hear how XYNG will reduce your appetite and boost your energy and mental clarity!
(712) 432-0075 PIN: 968699#

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The Amazing Benefits of Berries in Super Fruit Global Blend™ (Part 2)

Global Blend and XypStix™ both contain juices and extracts from blueberries, blackberries, goji berries (discussed elsewhere), seabuckthorn, cranberries, raspberries, wild bilberries, and strawberries. The pigments that give berries their beautiful colors are also good for your health. Berries contain phytochemicals and flavonoids that have amazing antioxidant properties. Cranberries contain a substance that may prevent bladder infections. Raspberries also contain lutein, which is important for healthy vision. All berries are an excellent source of natural fiber to lower cravings and fill you up so you don't feel hungry. Dr. Mehmet Oz sang the praises of berries in his recent TIME Magazine cover story: "Berries are increasingly seen as having a profound impact against age-related diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular illness, diabetes and mental decline, thanks to their high levels of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties." Here's a rundown of the specific research on the health benefits of blackberries, cranberries, raspberries, and strawberries. Blackberries • Contain antioxidant and antimicrobial compounds to help prevent infections and premature aging. • The ellagic acid in blackberries may help protect the skin from cancer and may be generally protective from other forms of cancer. • Anthocyanins give blackberries their dark color and their anti-inflammatory properties.Bushman BS, et al. (December 2004). "Chemical composition of caneberry (Rubus spp.) seeds and oils and their antioxidant potential". Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 52 (26): 7982-7. Wada L, Ou B (June 2002). "Antioxidant activity and phenolic content of Oregon caneberries". Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 50 (12): 3495-500. Hager TJ, et al. (February 2008). "Ellagitannin composition of blackberry as determined by HPLC-ESI-MS and MALDI-TOF-MS". Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 56 (3): 661-9. Halvorsen BL, et al. (July 2006). "Content of redox-active compounds (ie, antioxidants) in foods consumed in the United States". The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 84 (1): 95-135. Kalt W, et al. (October 2001). "Interspecific variation in anthocyanins, phenolics, and antioxidant capacity among genotypes of highbush and lowbush blueberries (Vaccinium section cyanococcus spp.)". J Agric Food Chem. 49 (10): 4761-7. Sweeney MI, et al. (December 2002). "Feeding rats diets enriched in lowbush blueberries for six weeks decreases ischemia-induced brain damage". Nutr Neurosci. 5 (6): 427-31. Wang Y, et al. (May 2005). "Dietary supplementation with blueberries, spinach, or spirulina reduces ischemic brain damage". Exp Neurol. 193 (1): 75-84. "Philip E. Marucci Center for Blueberry & Cranberry Research & Extension". Aesop.rutgers.edu. 2009-12-01. Retrieved 2009-12-06. Kalt W, et al. (July 2008). "Effect of blueberry feeding on plasma lipids in pigs". Br J Nutr. 100 (1): 70-8. Kalea AZ, et al. (February 2006). "Wild blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium) consumption affects the composition and structure of glycosaminoglycans in Sprague-Dawley rat aorta". J Nutr Biochem. 17 (2): 109-16. Robert Krikorian, et al. (2010). "Blueberry Supplementation Improves Memory in Older Adults". J Agric Food Chem. 58 (7): 3996-4000. Cranberries • Can help prevent UTIs (Urinary Tract Infections) along with other infections, especially E.coli and H. pylori (linked to stomach cancer and ulcers). • Can help eliminate streptococcus mutans, a bacteria responsible for tooth decay • May help prevent stroke and heart disease • Contain phytochemical antioxidants which neutralize harmful free radicals in the body and reduce oxidative damage to cells that can lead to heart disease, cancer, and other degenerative diseases.Halliwell B (January 2007). "Dietary polyphenols: good, bad, or indifferent for your health?". Cardiovasc Res. 73 (2): 341-7. MacLean MA, et al. "North American cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) stimulates apoptotic pathways in DU145 human prostate cancer cells in vitro." Nutr Cancer. 2011 Jan;63(1):109-20 McHarg T, Rodgers A, Charlton K (November 2003). "Influence of cranberry juice on the urinary risk factors for calcium oxalate kidney stone formation". BJU Int. 92 (7): 765-8. Kessler T, Jansen B, Hesse A (October 2002). "Effect of blackcurrant-, cranberry- and plum juice consumption on risk factors associated with kidney stone formation". Eur J Clin Nutr 56 (10): 1020-3. Vinson JA, Su X, Zubik L, Bose P (November 2001). "Phenol antioxidant quantity and quality in foods: fruits". J Agric Food Chem. 49 (11): 5315-21. Efros M. Bromberg W. Cossu L. Nakeleski E. Katz AE."Novel concentrated cranberry liquid blend, UTI-STAT with Proantinox, might help prevent recurrent urinary tract infections in women." Urology. 76(4):841-5, 2010 Oct. Duthie SJ, et al. (March 2006). "The effects of cranberry juice consumption on antioxidant status and biomarkers relating to heart disease and cancer in healthy human volunteers". Eur J Nutr 45 (2): 113-22. Zheng W, Wang SY (January 2003). "Oxygen radical absorbing capacity of phenolics in blueberries, cranberries, chokeberries, and lingonberries". J Agric Food Chem. 51 (2): 502-9. Neto CC (June 2007). "Cranberry and blueberry: evidence for protective effects against cancer and vascular diseases". Mol Nutr Food Res 51 (6): 652-64. Ferguson PJ, et al. (2006). "In vivo inhibition of growth of human tumor lines by flavonoid fractions from cranberry extract". Nutr Cancer 56 (1): 86-94. Seeram NP, et al. (December 2006). "Blackberry, black raspberry, blueberry, cranberry, red raspberry, and strawberry extracts inhibit growth and stimulate apoptosis of human cancer cells in vitro". J Agric Food Chem. 54 (25): 9329-39. Jepson RG, Mihaljevic L, Craig J (2004). Jepson, Ruth. ed. "Cranberries for preventing urinary tract infections". Cochrane Database Syst Rev (2): CD001321. Linsenmeyer TA, et al. (2004). "Evaluation of cranberry supplement for reduction of urinary tract infections in individuals with neurogenic bladders secondary to spinal cord injury. A prospective, double-blinded, placebo-controlled, crossover study". J Spinal Cord Med 27 (1): 29-34. Raspberries • Contain significant amounts of ellagic acid. They are among the highest in ORAC value (oxygen radical absorbance capacity) • Contain phytochemical antioxidants which neutralize harmful free radicals in the body and reduce oxidative damage to cells that can lead to heart disease, cancer, and other degenerative diseases. • Strong immune support benefits.Wu X, et al. (June 2004). "Lipophilic and hydrophilic antioxidant capacities of common foods in the United States". J. Agric. Food Chem. 52 (12): 4026-37. Liu M, et al. (May 2002). "Antioxidant and antiproliferative activities of raspberries". J. Agric. Food Chem. 50 (10): 2926-30. Heinonen M (June 2007). "Antioxidant activity and antimicrobial effect of berry phenolics-a Finnish perspective". Mol Nutr Food Res 51 (6): 684-91. Cerdá B, et al. (January 2005). "Metabolism of antioxidant and chemopreventive ellagitannins from strawberries, raspberries, walnuts, and oak-aged wine in humans: identification of biomarkers and individual variability". J. Agric. Food Chem. 53 (2): 227-35. Strawberries Strawberries contain fisetin, an antioxidant that has been studied in relation to Alzheimer's disease and to kidney failure resulting from diabetes. Basu A, et al. "Strawberries decrease atherosclerotic markers in subjects with metabolic syndrome." Nutr Res. 2010 Jul;30(7):462-9. 2010. Basu A, et al. "Freeze-dried strawberry powder improves lipid profile and lipid peroxidation in women with metabolic syndrome: baseline and post intervention effects." Nutr J. 2009; 8: 43. Published online 2009 September 28. Burton-Freeman B, Linares A, Hyson D et al. "Strawberry Modulates LDL Oxidation and Postprandial Lipemia in Response to High-Fat Meal in Overweight Hyperlipidemic Men and Women." J. Am. Coll. Nutr., Feb 2010; 29: 46 - 54. 2010. Ellis CL, et al. "Attenuation of Meal-Induced Inflammatory and Thrombotic Responses in Overweight Men and Women After 6-Week Daily Strawberry (Fragaria) Intake: a Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial." J Atheroscler Thromb. 2011 Jan 13. [Epub ahead of print] 2011. Meyers KJ, et al. "Antioxidant and antiproliferative activities of strawberries. J Agric Food Chem. 2003 Nov 5;51(23):6887-92. 2003. Reber JD, et al. "Antioxidant capacity interactions and a chemical/structural model of phenolic compounds found in strawberries." Int J Food Sci Nutr. 2011 Mar 8. [Epub ahead of print]. 2011. Sesso HD, et al. "Strawberry Intake, Lipids, C-Reactive Protein, and the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in Women." J. Am. Coll. Nutr., Aug 2007; 26: 303 - 310. 2007. Smith SH, Tate PL, Huang G et al. "Antimutagenic Activity of Berry Extracts." Journal of Medicinal Food, 2004; 7(4): 450-455. 2004. Wedge DE, et al. "Anticarcinogenic Activity of Strawberry, Blueberry, and Raspberry Extracts to Breast and Cervical Cancer Cells." Journal of Medicinal Food, 2004; 4(1):49-51. 2004. ACTION STEPS: 1. Make a note of the health challenges associated with each berry and keep a copy of this article for those who suffer from those health challenges. 2. Take a moment to look up one of these fruits on Wikipedia or PubMed.org so you can see for yourself how much excellent research is done on the solid benefits of Super Fruits. Pay attention to stories and testimonials about Super Fruit Global Blend

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