Shaklee products – and the quality and science behind them – are unmatched in the industry. But how familiar are you with the many elements of the Shaklee Difference?

Even if you think you know what makes this company and our products stand apart from the rest, refresh your knowledge with this list of Ten Key Steps that we take to ensure that Shaklee supplements are the best in the marketplace:

1. Shaklee conducts more than 100,000 tests annually to ensure the safety and efficacy of our products.

2. Each and every lot of Shaklee products is 100% tested to ensure and guarantee that each and every ingredient that is part of our label claims is present in the appropriate amounts.

3. All ingredients in Shaklee products are qualified under the incredibly stringent Shaklee protocol, unique in the industry, which tests for up to 350 chemical contaminants including pesticides, herbicides, heavy metals, solvent residues, etc.

4. Our Shaklee scientists create formulations so that the key active ingredients are included at clinically efficacious levels, often significantly higher than many companies in the market.

5. Each product is formulated with nutritional ingredients that have been extensively studied to confirm safety and efficacy. Our products don’t follow “fads” but incorporate scientific and/or epidemiologic evidence of need and benefit.

6. Shaklee employs advanced delivery systems to enhance bioavailability – and these systems are tested to confirm their nutrient delivery advantages.

7. All ingredients must be acceptable from the standpoint of the Shaklee philosophy, as well as detailed scrutiny as to their safety. We don’t simply accept the Certificate of Analysis that many other companies accept but, rather, retest for contaminants to confirm the Certificate of Analysis is accurate.

8. Shaklee has an unwavering commitment to avoid the use of artificial flavours, sweeteners, and added preservatives. We use only non-genetically modified soy protein.

9. Shaklee developed many of the standards and protocols for manufacturing that are now referred to as Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

10.Ongoing proof of our product performance is demonstrated by:

• More than 100 scientific publications, 90-plus in peer-reviewed journals
• The Landmark Study, the only study of its kind, which showed that people who took Shaklee supplements over a period of 20 years had markedly better health than both single-multivitamin and non-supplement users
• Shaklee products powering athletes to win 125 medals
• Shaklee products fuelling world explorers, 7 of Time-Life’s Greatest Adventures of All Time, and NASA space shuttle astronauts with a special rehydration product (called Astro-Ade)

Add to this list our accomplishments and awards in the area of environmental leadership and responsibility, and you’ll see why I’m truly proud to be part of this company, where integrity, quality, and social responsibility are our standards, and where making people and the planet healthier is our mission.

Shaklee is all about helping people take control of their future health by virtue of their choices today. My 16 years as a practising family physician led me to believe even more strongly that prevention is where the future of medicine must go. Research confirms that nutrition, weight control, and wise supplementation can powerfully impact your vitality today and your health in the future, and I believe that we can redefine wellness in the coming years. Thank you for all that you’re doing to share Shaklee products and the Shaklee Difference with so many. Together we’re making a BIG difference in the health of the world!

Be well!

Jamie McManus, MD, FAAFP
Chair of Medical Affairs, Health Sciences, and Education for Shaklee Corporation

More on the Difference

Shaklee Difference Video (8-minute version) – view and share

Message from Dr. McManus – MP3

Changing Brands Can Change Your Life™ – PDF

Ok I know I have not been very good at giving my updated results of my Inch Loss (I prefer this as my scale is broke and so I don’t know my weight loss).  Since I have had a few people ask me for an update on how it is going I thought I would give you a very quick update.

Please find below a picture of my tracking….you will notice that I am no all star at all and there are a few weeks that are blank because I just simply did not measure that week!  When you look at these numbers I want you to remember that I am not perfect and and SUCK at following any meal plan so I have taken this the very easy way in that I replace when possible two meals per day with either a shake ro a bar and I drink 2 glasses of Energy Tea per day.  Other than that I try to walk when at all possible but that is all for exercise.

I know I could do so much better if I watched more what I eat and snack on and also if I came even close to the recommended daily intake of water!!  However I believe I am what a lot of people are, I am not ready for huge changes that I know I can not stick to but this I could stick too and know I will get long term results even after my 3 months is up!  So have a look at the inches I have lost thus far with only 2 weeks to go on my journey!  I am very proud of knowing that I fit back into all my pre baby clothes and I feel a lot better about myself when I see me in a mirror and that is what I was looking for.  If I can say so myself, I think 9.25 inches off my body in 10 weeks is pretty dang impressive for not trying hard in any way!  Imagine what a person who is serious about loosing weight and inches could do with these products???   Here’s to an amazing final 2 weeks on my very own 12 week challenge!

If you are interested in taking your own 12 week Challenge then you still have two more weeks to take advantage of our Buy 3 months get your 4th month FREE!!!  This is an incredible $330 value but it ends on March 31st!!

The following is important heart health information provided from Shaklee Canada:

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Heart disease and stroke are two of the three leading causes of death in    Canada. In fact, every seven minutes, a Canadian dies from cardiovascular disease. But there’s good news: we know more than ever before about how to prevent heart disease and stroke. To help promote a strong and healthy heart – and to celebrate Heart Month – here’s a top 10 list of tips from
Dr. Jamie McManus, Chair, Medical Affairs, Health Sciences, and Education, Shaklee Corporation:

1. Eat more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains
   One of the best weapons for fighting off heart disease is eating a healthful diet. So forgo the hamburger and French fries and fuel up on whole grains and plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.
2. Lose weight, especially belly fat
   Excess belly fat has been linked to high cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood pressure. Losing just 5% to 10% of your body weight can make a big difference in reducing heart disease risk.
3. Boost your vitamin D intake
   Vitamin D helps build and maintain strong bones, but recent research suggests it may also play a role in heart health. If you’re like most North Americans and not getting enough from your diet or sun exposure, Shaklee Vita-D₃™ can be a great supplement option.
4. Consume more fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids
   Omega-3 fatty acids found in fatty fish help reduce risk factors for heart disease, including high triglycerides and high blood pressure. Canada’s Food Guide advises Canadians to eat at least two servings of fish – preferably the kinds that are highest in omega-3s – every week. Consider OmegaGuard^®, Shaklee’s pharmaceutical-grade fish oil supplement, especially if you don’t eat fish.
5. Consider Coenzyme Q₁₀
   Coenzyme Q₁₀ (CoQ₁₀) is a fat-soluble, vitamin-like substance vital for energy production, especially in the heart. As an antioxidant, it also helps promote healthy arteries. While your body does make CoQ₁₀, factors such as aging, poor diet, and the use of statin drugs for lowering cholesterol may increase the body’s need for CoQ₁₀. Shaklee Coenzyme Q₁₀ softgels are an excellent source of this heart-healthy antioxidant.
6. Move more: aim for 30 minutes a day, at least 5 days of the week
   Regular physical activity promotes a healthy heart. It helps lower blood pressure and cholesterol, helps control weight, reduces anxiety, and improves blood circulation.
7. If you’re a smoker, get help to stop today!
   Cigarette smoke can damage your heart and blood vessels as well as increase your risk for many cancers. When it comes to heart disease prevention, any amount of smoking is bad.
8. Don’t forget regular health screenings
   High blood pressure, high cholesterol, and high blood sugar are all risk factors for heart disease. Talk to your doctor today about these important health screenings.
9. If you drink alcohol, do so in moderation
   Moderate alcohol intake may help reduce the risk of heart disease. Moderate drinking is defined as one drink a day for a woman and two drinks a day for a man.
10. Take time to de-stress
    Over time, chronic stress can wreak havoc on our bodies – slowing digestion, weakening immune function, and increasing the risk of heart disease and other chronic conditions. So take time to de-stress your life. Think about what you truly must get done, set priorities, and learn to say no. And if life gets too hectic, reach for Shaklee Stress Relief Complex.

Well I had hoped to do some day by day and week by week updates on my 12 Week Transformation with Shaklee’s Cinch products but let’s face it, time just disappears on us as busy moms!

However I wanted to give an update on my progress as I am super excited about it!  So here is the deal first off, I decided on January 1st that it was time to drop my last 15lbs of post baby weight.  What better time then now since Shaklee is doing an awesome offer for a 12 week Cinch Transformation!  So I decided I know it works since I did it before to get rid of baby weight from the first 3 kids but since I am having no more kids this time it will be gone FOR GOOD!

Now I am no All Star Dieter by any means!!  I am a cheater and I want to do things so they work in my life!!  That is what I love about Cinch; yes if I followed the entire program the inches and weight would likely come off even faster but I am quit happy with the little slower loss that fits in my world.  So here is what I am doing:

• I start each day off with a glass of hot Cinch Pomegranate Energy Tea
• Replace breakfast every morning with a Cinch Shake (I choose vanilla or chocolate but they also offer strawberry & Cafe Late) mixed with Skim milk and sometimes frozen fruit or instant coffee from my freezer depending on the flavor I want that day.

• Some days I replace lunch with either another shake or a Blueberry Almond Meal Bar (they also carry Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip).  However if the kids lunch smells just too good I crack at the temptation and eat with them…remember I said I am a cheater!!
• About 2 or 3 PM I have a second glass of Cinch Tea.
• And after that I eat a regular meal with the family at supper, nothing special for a diet we just make our same old usual meals!  I also snack through the day on muffins ect that I have been making that include yummy new recipes and I sneak Flax Seed in as many of my meals and baking as possible!!
• Exercise wise I wish I could do more but I walk as much as possible rather than drive (yet hard to do last week in -47C) as well as I made a decision that I needed to walk the bleachers at the hockey rink during every one of my son’s hockey practices.  Again not a super star so have maybe skipped a few but usually cause I am sad that no one will join me for the walk!!  By doign this I found 1.5 hours per week that I can exercise rather than site and gab about things that really do not matter in life!

So that is it, that is what I am doing.  Oh and of course I am taking all my regular nutritional that I was taking before which includes Shaklee Vitalizer, Vitamin D3 & Vivix.  To this point I do not know how much weight I have lost as our dang scale that I just got for my birthday in December is already broken (dang Kids) but I do know how many inches I am at.  I am happy to report that as of today after 3 full weeks on Cinch I have lost a total of 4.5 inches of fat off my body!!  The biggest loss has been from my waist and my thighs!!  Can you belive that, 4.5 inches in 3 weeks by not doign some sort of massive kill myself diet!!

So I am super excited already and I can not wait to watch over the next 9 weeks as I watch even more inches of fat  dissapear and at teh same time retain all my muscle mass so that this weight stays Gone FOREVER!

Please stay tuned as I give you shorter updates on my progress and maybe also my fall backs as with any great diet we all have our rough weeks.  Cheers to an awesome January and now let’s get ready for February!!

Happy New Year Everyone!  OK I know it is already January 6th however there was no way I was getting a New Year post up until the kids went back to school.  Just way to crazy in this house with 4 little ones and the big guy all at home needing me to do stuff for them!

So I have to be totally honest and say that I am totally over the top excited about us starting 2012!!!  2011 was a year of a lot of stuff happening in my life and I am oh so glad to have said good bye to it and move into a brand new year!  Already in the first 6 days so much positive has occurred in my life and business that I can tell ti is just going to explode and make this year a year I will always remember!

So what is in store for 2012?  Well let me start by saying, after taking a couple year break for concentrating on my business and helping others create good health and great wealth for themselves and their families, I am full speed ahead in 2012!  I am super excited about the timing as now was just the right time for this to all come together.

2012 Has started with a few new Challenges that not only myself and Andrew are doing but that we can offer to anyone we know or are yet to meet.  The first is a 30 Day HQ Challenge.  What is a HQ Challenge you ask?  Well go ahead and check it out for yourself, there is of course no cost and no obligation to learn all about it.  I am looking forward to all the people’s lives we can touch by improving their health in such a simple way!

Andrew and I are also personally taking part in a 12 week Transformation that we started January 1st.  We have both set our goals for getting into shape and we now have until the end of March to reach them.  We are hoping that as we hit our weight loss goals other people will notice the changes in us and want to do their own 12 week Transformation as well.  How are we doing on our transformations?  Follow each of us as we try to remember to update our blogs under “My Recommendations” and watch our progress and feel free to join us!

Andrew & I Enjoying Our Mayan Incentive Trip in 2007 - Want to join us in 2012?

Along with all these challenges for the beginning of 2012, we are also entering into our very first year as farmers!  This will be a new adventure for us but one we are very much looking forward to.  Our long term plan is to farm and build our business all while getting to spend all our days together!  I know some people may think that is silly but that is our dream!  We are also working very hard towards earning an Incentive Trip to the Mayan Riviera in the fall and plan to take all the kids on their first ever family vacation!!  What would make earning this trip even better is if we can help other families earn this trip as well and come with us! Want to come then send me a message and I can show you how and we can look forward to sipping a yummy cold drink together while lying on the beach watching the kids place in the Ocean Sand!! awwwwww…

Well that about sums it up for now.  I hope that you have at this point set up some goals and dreams for 2012 and that allowing yourself to live a happier and healthier life is a part of that!  Cheers to all that 2012 will bring you!!