And then there were none

My Brussels Griffon, Ranger, was neutered last week.  He is so hyper and humps everything, I really thought this was going to change that.  I heard about a FREE neutering via Twitter a while back and I called to see if Ranger would qualify.  Unfortunately they had filled up their quota for small male dogs.  However, they did offer a $20 neuter service through their PALS program.  I was quoted $200+ from my vet.  When I was in San Antonio I got my other dog neutered for around $30 because they based the cost on your income, and I was a waitress, so I was poor.  I'm not so poor anymore, but I'm still stingy so I wanted a good alternative.  

We ended up at the TCAP they have inexpensive vaccines and everything!  They are located in Fort Worth, Burleson and Denton (where Ranger and I went) but they also have mobile vaccines that you probably see around the DFW metroplex.  We are really fortunate to have these opportunities so close by.  Out in west Texas, where I've been spending alot of my time, there aren't as many resources like this.


Poor Ranger was drugged up when we left the clinic, which was nice on the 1 hour car ride home.  When we got home, he was so confused by the cone on his head he got stuck facing a wall and couldn't figure out where to go.  Poor thing!


He was also a little aggressive while still on the medication, which I wasn't aware was going to happen.  (If I had read my post-Op instructions I would have found this out).  I did noticed I treated him like a baby more than he needed.  I thought he couldn't reach the food in his bowl so I hand fed him, but I missed a piece on the floor and he was able to reach that!  I also carried him up the stairs, but the next day he ran right up like nothing had happened.  A nice life lesson for me when it comes to the next living thing I take care of.  Whatever and when ever that is!  

Christmas for One

 My first Christmas in this apartment, probably won't be my last.  I love that I have a fire place and a mantel!  So many options when it comes to decorating!!  Everything I used to decorate this mantel comes from people I love!  

• Picked this "holly" while on a dog walk with my loves, Max and Ranger.
• Snowman stocking hanger - my parents don't use these any more so my mom suggested I take one.
• Pine cones from my boyfriend's pine tree in front of his house in west Texas.

•  Nativity scene - my parents have TONS of these in various mediums (clay, wood, stone, etc) so I got the stained glass one.  
• Pointsettias - my little sister's choir was selling these for $10 each, so I bought 4....later saw them at the grocery store for $4.00 each!  But I'm supporting the choir...
• And finally, the stocking was made by my mom 25 years ago...ahh the joys of being the first born!

My weekend....

Started with spiked egg nog with my dad and boyfriend.  Ran into too many people I knew throughout the course of the day. Old friends from church, youth group and my mom's CPA.  Best part about spiked eggnog, you don't smell like alcohol, you smell like Christmas!
        Boyfriend was confused about this mobile facebook and freaked out on why he couldn't see my facebook updates and he could see all his other friends'.  Turns out his friends update a million times a day.  I'm more of a once a day poster if at all.
        Bought a family Christmas tree.   It needed to have 12" cut off the truck to fit in the tree stand - so it's a hobbit tree.  My cynical mother stayed up all night waiting to see us put it up, just to laugh in our faces. They say laughter is the best medicine; here's hoping!  
        Went to a college party - haven't done that in a while....realized there's a reason why I haven't done that in a while...it makes me feel OLD.
        Wrapped Christmas presents for the needy.  Had a white elephant gift exchange at work.  
        Ended the weekend with Buffalo wings, fries and The Hangover Part II along side my boyfriend.  Movie was pretty funny, not as good as the first of course, but much better than most sequels.  
     This upcoming week is full of meetings, appointments and weekend travelling....but the light at the end of the tunnel is a case of wine with my name on it!  Ho Ho WineO!


Living life to the fullest, one busy weekend at a time.

white elephant image source  beerpong image source 

Government Employees

I'm a firm believer in knowing your worth.  Of course you can define it yourself; but sometimes the good ole' facts can point you in the right direction.

For a while when I was unemployed I was trying to figure out my future.  What do I want to spend my time doing?  How much time do I want to devote to this?  What amount of money will satisfy my living expenses?  What should I be getting paid?  What am I worth in the work place?

I read up on all the interview questions to ask and to be prepared to answer.  The scariest one is always salary.  Finding out what the salary of the position is can be a tough conversation.  An even more difficult conversation is the one where you ask your future boss how much he/she makes.  Why?  So that you know what your cap is.  If you think you're $30k introduction salary is just for beginners but then find out your boss only makes $43k....now you know - you'll never make more than $43k (unless you're a commission position-which thankfully I am).  Are you sure you want to put in the sweat, blood and tears hoping for a 'raise' that will never double your salary?

It's an important question to consider...even if you're not looking for a job.  It's interesting to see where your boss stands in comparison to positions similar to his/hers.  For example: I work in a city facility (but am not a city employee).  But my big big boss is a city employee.  I found out his salary on this website: http://www.texastribune.org/library/data/government-employee-salaries/  So now I know what he is 'worth' in comparison to other positions identical to his in the state of Texas.  It's shocking really.  I love his guy, and I thought he'd be making much more than he does.  But now I get a glimpse at how other cities see our facility and the people who work in it.  I know there's more that what's on the surface, but really money talks.  And this website says it all loud and clear.

Seriously, take a look:  hint: highest paid state employee is a football coach.  Surprised?  Not if you're a true Texan.

Things I need to do

1.  Get a tablet!  Mobile computing, networking, etc is a MUST in my life



Thinkin' this Samsung is the one for me



2.  Take my vitamins every morning.  I took them today and I am SUPER productive

Usana!!  Vitamin D (natural caffeine) all the way!



3.  Create deadlines for myself.  I am only productive if I know I need to do something.  I get distracted SO easily it is ridiculous....I have so much going on in my life I NEED to prioritize my priorities. 

  

  i.e. I can't find the time to put away my clean clothes and it's annoying the heck out of me!!!!

30 before 30

At first I thought this was a 'lose 30 pounds before the age of 30' goal but it's the "30 things to do before the age of 30".

Here are mine: 

1. Pay off all loans except Sallie Mae (the big one)
2. Marry man of my dreams
3. Become a director in USANA
4. Travel to Europe
5. Vacation with best friends!
6.  Run a half marathon (yikes!) but after reading this: http://stuffwhitepeoplelike.com/2008/01/26/27-marathons/?cp=23 I'm not going to do it publicly....  That will probably help it happen!
7. Grow an herb garden
8. Complete wedding planner certification
9. Make a dress from scratch
10. Lose 35 lbs (if I can do #6 i can probably do this)
11. Begin a blogging habit
12. Have multiple streams of income
13. Get a mammogram (mom got breast cancer at 40)
14. Get dogs UTD on shots
15. Get a big dog!!  (bullmastiff!)
16. umm finish this list (30 things is alot! with only 4 years to do it! ay!)
17. Become a CMP
18. Make multiple pins from pinterest http://pinterest.com/rachelkellar/to-do-how-to/
19. Remember friends' birthdays and send card in mail!
20. Throw really great party for each friend (birthday, baby shower, bridal shower, whatev the reason)
21. Help mom on her dental practice website: http://www.drpaticiakellardds.com/ SEO, Google Anayltics
22. Travel to NYC with sisters
23. Restrict eating habit - mainly vegetables, pasta, rice and fish.  Honey=sweets
24. Get my fashion sense back - ay!  suits suck
25. Be grateful that I have time and effort to volunteer (I'm giving, not receiving acts of service)
26. Help someone who is unemployed find a job
27. Make spiked eggnog
28. Eat crock pot meals 2 weeks each month (save time and money)
29. Get business name registered
30. Be determined

Try to be better than your best

"Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered,

you will never grow."  Ralph Waldo Emerson

Think of a millionaire, think of a person of power like a politician.  Think of someone you like.  Think of someone you don't like.  Do you have their shining faces in your mind?

Of the millionaire and politician that came to your mind, which one do you respect? Which do you look up to?  Are you jealous of either of them?  Do you know someone who does disrespect these people?  Are there people who don't look up to them?  Don't deny that there is someone in the world who is jealous of these successful people....

What about the people you selected as people you like and dislike.  Why do you feel that way about them?  Do you like them because you respect and look up to them?  Or do you dislike them because you are jealous of them or don't understand their life choices?  Would you ever consider learning more about the person you dislike in order to understand where they are coming from?

This is a small exercise about the misconceptions thrown the direct sales industry.  Those women driving around in pink Cadillacs, those Usana reps traveling the world... Do we really dislike them or do we just wish we were them?  Do we doubt ourselves so much that we write off the possibility of being them?  What about the possibility of being BETTER than them?  Are we so scared we can't even take the first step? 

It seems people are very vocal when it comes to sharing negative feedback.  Don't believe me?  Look all over the Internet!!  But do you know what's harder than speaking up?  Keeping your mouth shut and proving someone wrong through actions.
Instead of knocking the millionaire, the politician, the person you dislike....learn from them, be open to where they are coming from and come to a conclusion out of educated respect not pre-judgement.  Being open to direct sales means creating your own business and getting to work!  Putting the ACT in Action.  Actions speak louder than words - so stop making excuses, stop complaining, shut your mouth and either get to work or get researching.  But either way, TRY SOMETHING NEW.  If you're salary you'll never make more money, and if you're hourly making more money costs you extra time and energy....research direct sales and see what residual income costs and see how much you can gain from it too!

"The men who try to do something and fail are infinitely better

than those who try to do nothing and succeed." 

~Lloyd Jones

Living life to the fullest and trying every day !!

http://www.livinglifetothefullest.usana.com/

I hope you made it!

Hello team!
Thursday night at Dave & Busters was so much fun and I'm not referring to the video games!  It was a joy seeing familiar faces and meeting new people.  I can't believe the distance some people travelled to hear our speaker!  The speaker, Daniel Hunter, travelled from San Antonio to share his USANA story with us.  He was a great speaker and such a kind person.  I was sitting in the front row so I was that person answering all of the questions and making continuous eye contact with him and I could really feel his passion and trust in USANA. 

You can learn about Daniel and Paige Hunter at this website or see their featured video on the USANA Opportunity Page (if you live in San Antonio you'll recognize some familiar places the Hunters hang out at).  scroll down in the video player, they are 2nd from the bottom.

Big news!  We've added 3 new people to our team!!  Congrats to Jesus, Durlon and Jessica!  (We'll keep things first name for now).  Bios are being created on each new team member.  As they go Platinum Pacesetter we'll release their bios in our weekly e-mail.  But until then, keep them in your thoughts and prayers.  Feel free to share you tools of success and wish them the best of luck!

Living Life to the Fullest with Usana!!

Join me!



Consumer Report follow up

So I did a little more digging into the Consumer Lab Report....they tested 60 vitamins and 12 didn't pass.

Some of the brands that they tested include: One A Day, GNC, Melaluca, Natures Way and other familiar names.  The only Usana vitamin tested PASSED.  So take what you'd like out of the links and reports above and make an education decision about your body and your future.

I didn't want to come across as one-sided....I'm an open book so if you have questions or concerns feel free to ask!

Remember, not all of the 48 vitamins that passed provide the opportunity for you to start your own business while getting healthy!!  http://www.livinglifetothefullest.usana.com/

-Rachel

The Honest Truth

I really do my best to not pre-judge but it happens.  And I am the first to admit to being a skeptic.  It happens in business and even my love life.  It's sad when you doubt someone's true intentions and when you finally do it's too late and the opportunity is gone.  So when USANA said they are the best of the best, I admit a part of me (0.001%) couldn't believe it.  I didn't want to be a part of some cult that preaches and it's members blindly follow...with a biochemistry background, I needed scientific proof these products were legit.  My prayers were answered this week and I was born a 100% believer!!!

ConsumerLabs, as in the Consumer Reports, the most legitimate product review company in America, tested USANA products and found the following:

ConsumerLab.com has announced that they’ve tested and approved the flagship USANA product, the USANA® Essentials™. This independent testing verifies the supplements that make up the Essentials meet ConsumerLab.com’s strict requirements for ingredient quality and quantity.

In other words, the Essentials was just tested by one of the most stringent third-party groups out there, and passed with flying colors!

Why aren't you getting any healthier and making money with a team that is moving mountains with the creditials to prove it!!!
(oh ya, stocks are up too)

Call or e-mail me TODAY: http://www.livinglifethefullest.usana.com/ and join the momentum!!


Living Life to the Fullest with a Consumer Reports ConsumerLab.com validation!

-Rachel Kellar




I also wanted to share this article that goes into more specifics about the how and why USANA earned this recognition

ACE OUT HUNGER with WTA and USANA

USANA HEALTH SCIENCES AND WTA LAUNCH “ACE OUT HUNGER” PROGRAM

100% of Proceeds to Benefit Children’s Hunger Fund

USANA Health Sciences, Inc. announced that it will donate $10 for every ace served at WTA events throughout the 2011 season, beginning with The Championships at Wimbledon. The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) will support USANA’s contribution with a $25,000 donation. All proceeds from the “Ace Out Hunger” program will benefit Children’s Hunger Fund (CHF), a global nonprofit organization fighting hunger in impoverished regions around the world. 

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Yep, THAT Wimbledon


“In tennis, an ace is a point‐winning serve that isn’t returned by the opposing player,” says Dan Macuga, USANA’s VP of Marketing and Public Relations. “It is considered a demonstration of strength and strategy—qualities that represent USANA. Through this charitable program, we’re able to provide food, nutrients and vital resources to children in need. This is a program that is meaningful to us in many ways.”

“When you consider that an estimated 1.4 billion people live on less than $1.25 a day, $10 can really go a long way,” says Dave Philips, CHF president. “We will be tuning in closely to every match, cheering whenever an ace is scored, knowing what a difference that single serve can make. We cannot thank USANA and the WTA enough for their compassion and generosity.”

“We are thrilled to contribute to the Children’s Hunger Fund through the efforts of our world‐class athletes,” said Stacey Allaster, CEO & Chairman of the WTA. “USANA is a fantastic partner of the WTA and this program will make a real difference in helping children in dire need.”

“I’ve had a chance to learn more about Children’s Hunger Fund and am impressed by how effective they are at distributing resources,” says Liezel Huber, former WTA No.1 doubles player and USANA brand ambassador. “About 99% of CHF’s total contributions go directly into their programs. This is a charity that is doing what it promises to do, and I’m proud to support them.”

In 2010, over 12,000 aces were scored in the season and as many as 596 in a single tournament.  Do the math: at $10 per ace that's $120,000 towards the Children's Hunger fund.  What an AMAZING company USANA is!!  To date, USANA has donated over $11 million in monetary and in‐kind contributions to Children’s Hunger Fund.

If you'd like to join a winning team like USANA's call Rachel Kellar today!  www.livinglifetothefullest.usana.com

Article Source

20 answers to usana questions

This article from Petez Danis is the answer to ALL of your Network Marketing questions! 


I've listed the questions below.   I HIGHLY encourage you to read the article if you have considered Network Marketing at some point in your life but haven't jumped in yet! 

Here are my thoughts:

Let's start with: "if this business model is so great, why aren't more people doing it?" I love Petez's response: MISCONCEPTIONS.  We all have made assumptions about various industries.  For example "Lawyers are all rats" or "Those who can't - teach".  I know many very very nice lawyers who are not rats at all!  Heck if my lawyer was a rat, I wouldn't work with him. And this quote about teachers, ugh it's so sad!  Teachers are golden!!  Have you thought about what it's like to actually teach someone how to learn!?  Teaching a skill is one thing, but early education teachers teach children how to learn skills.  My friend (a kindergarten teacher) pointed that out to me and I gained a world of respect for her industry.  So please don't misconceive the network marketing industry.  We are not a bunch of creepy sales guys who are 'recruiting' you for a pyramid scheme.  We are people who want to make a difference in the lives of others.  We are very passionate about our companies.  Just like we'd refer a lawyer or a school to a friend, we're referring our company and our lifestyle.  Hoping that you'll be living the lifestyle we're providing for ourselves. 

Financially flexible, physically fit and mental healthy. 

Living life to the fullest every day! 

E-mail me here to jump on board!

Here are the questions from Petez's article:

Q: Can Network Marketing be done successfully part time?
Q: Do I have to sell products door-to-door or hold partied or meetings?
Q: Isn't Network Marketing one of those pyramid schemes?
Q: I'm not a salesperson, so this probably isn't for me.  Right?
Q: How much money can I make?
Q: Do I have to sponsor a lot of people to be successful?
Q: What's so important about sponsoring in this business anyway?
Q: Do I have to stock and deliver products?
Q: Isn't Network Marketing just another "get-rich-quick" scheme?
Q: I couldn't get involved in Network Marketing.  It's not a "real" business.
Q: If Network Marketing is so great, why aren't more people involved?
Q: What are the costs involved in starting and operating this kind of business?
Q: What if I can't afford to buy extra products?
Q: I've tried Network Marketing before and it didn't work for me.
Q: I don't have the cash right now to get involved in Network Marketing.
Q: I can see how others have become successful, but I don't think I could do it.
Q: If I would happen to be sponsored by someone half way across the country, how do I get questions answered?  And what about training?
Q: I just don't have the time to start a Network Marketing business.  I've got too many iron in the fire already. 
Q: Don't you have to get in at the beginning to make any real money?  Doesn't saturation eventually occur?


If you want the answers to the questions above visit Petez site here: http://www.petezdanis.com/doc/20_Questions.pdf


If you want to start your Netowkr Marketing career contact me today!!

www.livinglifetothefullest.usana.com

http://abcnews.go.com/Health/video/fit-fun-13350390

Make your own protein bars!!

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Affirmation

I've always been an affirmation girl.  I remember when I was in high school I would write on my mirror "You can do it!" or "smile".  Just little things to keep me positive.


Now I blog, tweet and have little post-its like this around my desk and around my apartment:

Last night when I realized my direct deposit was hitting my bank account and my automatic bill payments were hitting Monday morning I added another life affirmation: I will keep more than 80% of my paycheck for ME (me, my family, my savings, my lifestyle) and not let it all go to bills!!
Grr, it's so frustrating when you have so many school bills and doctor bills on top of living expenses!  There is no need for this stress and anxiety.  I seriously can't take it anymore.  I know my participation in USANA is the right thing for me at this time.  I probably needed a 2nd income a while ago, but I'm glad I found it now before things got worse!!  If you'd like to have a second income, contact me by e-mail:  rachelnkellar at gmail.  I'd love to have you join my successful USANA team!!


living life to the fullest by creating and following through with affirmations every day!

http://www.livinglifetothefullest.usana.com/

-Rachel

Working in Witness for Christ

Do you? Do you work in witness for Christ?

When you show up for your: job, work, career, “8-5” whatever you call it, who are you working for? Are you doing it for you? your boss? your bottom line? your clients? your customers? your family? your friends? your co-workers?


Do you ever consider working in witness for Christ? Do you treat your clients as if they were built in the image and likeness of God? Do you treat your boss that way? What about your co-workers?


Living a life of virtue doesn’t happen on Sunday mornings. It doesn’t happen on the weekends when you can do community service. It should happen every day. yes, even between the hours of 8am and 5pm. Are you a different person at work than you are at home or with your friends? If so, how stressful that must be! Having to maintain a certain persona with one group and another persona with a different group. What a waste of time and energy!!

Most people like happy people - at work, at home, out on the town…Happy people WIN! Think of your friends…who’s the one who’s always happy? Wouldn’t you rather be with him/her rather than the grouchy friend? Think of your family members - who’s more fun? Happy Aunt/Uncle or Miserable Aunt/Uncle? What about your co-workers? You’ve probably done your fair share of avoiding the office Debby Downer because no one likes a grouch! Are you a grouch? Do you think it could be effecting your work place? Your job advancement (or lack there of) could it be effecting your paycheck?? Your friendships? Your family?

Do you know how to fix this? LIVE A LIFE OF VIRTUE. Follow the Golden Rule. Work in witness for Christ. Know that you can do all things through Him and with Him. You can work together with your co-workers and be successful, but try adding Christ into the mix, pray about your next project or your next presentation. Find faith in yourself and others by living a life of Faith.

You have two choices to make every day - To be Happy or to be Sad. So…. Be Happy!!

I know, it’s so simple - too simple right? But it’s true. And you know it. So stop complicating things, chill out and put your faith and trust in God.

http://www.livinglifetothefullest.usana.com/

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understandings; in all of your ways acknowledge him, and he will direct your paths.” Proverbs 3, 4-5

Motivation

This is a great article filed under: 'Motivation'

http://www.thatsfit.com/2011/06/14/paul-defeated-his-cigarette-and-food-addictions-and-lost-80-pounds/?icid=maing-grid7%7Cmain5%7Cdl13%7Csec3_lnk2%7C70723


This guy, Paul, loses 80 pounds with PX90! 
I could never do PX90 - I'm more of a yoga/jogging girl, but I'm so motivated by his success!!
I will definitely raise my treadmill speed up a little tonight as I think of Paul!

http://www.livinglifetothefullest.usana.com/

Dr Oz says:

Well, Oprah had her last show and it looks like Dr Oz is taking her time slot.  Why?  Because everyone wants to talk about healthy living.  Not everyone can relate to Nate the decorator or Dr. Phil the psychologist, but health - everyone is concerned about their health and their future. 

and The OZ talks health!

I've always been a fan of Dr. Oz and now that I'm with USANA I decided to see what he had to say about nutritional.  Dr. Oz says to include these in your daily diet:

Baby Aspirin

Vitamin D

Sunshine vitamin!
Multivitamin

Calcium

Milk, Yogurt
Omega-3

Salmon, Fish Oil

Remember this is Dr. Oz's  DAILY recommendation

 

In a good week I'll eat salmon once a week.  Turns out I'm missing out on Omega-3's 6 days of the week- yikes!.  And milk, well who are we kidding, no one drinks milk without eating cookies.  So instead of eating cookies everyday to get milk/calcium intake, looks like I'll need to take a supplement instead. 
 
You may be thinking, ugh a pill?! this is sad....can't I get my nutrition from the food I eat?  Unfortunately we can't.  Well, we can we just need to eat ALOT of food.  

For example: The US Food and Drug Administration recommends ~2,400 IU of Vitamin A.  Spinach is a great source of Vitamin A and maybe you like to eat spinach salads.  1 cup of spinach has 2,813 IU of Vitamin A. reference So as long as you eat one cup of spinach a day, you are good to go!  Are you going to do that?  Oh wait - where are you going to get your Vitamin B?  and your Vitamin C?  and your Iron? and your Calcium?  Do you really want to plan out your meals every day to be sure you are meeting all of your vitamin requirements?  It's ridiculous!! I don't know about you but spinach every day for a week does NOT sound appetizing.  I would probably end up hating spinach after that month. 
 
But honestly, I don't have the time to count calories and vitamins and minerals in my food!  There's no app for that (yet).  And as you read above, even Dr. Oz says to just take a multivitamin to be sure you're on the right track.  This multivitamin will do more than get your on the right track... It will allow you to enjoy that spinach salad once a week.  You'll be able to enjoy your meals, your extra time without counting calories, and you will enjoy your life!  Your healthy life full of all the vitamins and minerals you need to function as the human being God created in his likeness.
 
You'll see on here that the medical world is unsure how to respond to the fact that the FDA does not regulate supplements.  Dr Robin Miller says:

"I believe there is a bias in conventional medicine against nutritional supplements. Part of the reason for this is the fact that supplements are not regulated by the FDA so it is often hard to know the quality and quantity of each supplement. In addition, conventional physicians like to see extensive scientific evidence when it comes to supplements that their patients use and often that evidence is not available.



However, there are some supplements that are making their way to conventional medicine. For example fish oil is recommended by the American Heart Association for heart health. SamE was studied by researchers at Harvard and found to be helpful in depression. Coenzyme Q10 is recommended by many mainstream physicians to help protect the muscles of patients taking statin drugs.


Despite the bias, there are supplements that will become part of conventional medicine as they continue to be studied."

I find it interesting that the FDA (the government) won't regulate supplements, but it will regulate the food grown in the US.  And even though the food is "regulated" it doesn't mean it's the best product out there.  It just means they know how it's grown and it meets standards: governmental standards. 
As you know there are plenty of supplements out there and they meet standards too - their own company standards.  I'm proud to stay USANA meets standards too: standards for the USA Olympic team, standards for Medical doctors, standards for Pharmacists, potency standards and they've met my standards too.  I hope this blog post got you thinking and I hope the thought of missing out on a healthy life sticks with you.  I hope it leads you to make smart choices in your meals throughout this week and weekend.  I hope you may even consider visiting the USANA website to learn more about nutritional supplements. 

and I hope you remember, it's time to ENJOY your meals and ENJOY LIFE!

Living Life to the Fullest - and enjoying every minute!
-Rachel

http://www.livinglifetothefullest.usana.com/

Happy Memorial Day!

What types of memories did you make today?  Did you remember who this day is for?  In case you didn't know this day is for the military men and women who have lost their lives in combat.  Could you imagine being in the military?  Is your body in the kind of shape that "when duty calls" you would be able to answer?  Not many of us can say "My body is ready for duty!"  Wouldn't it be great if we could?!?  There is no longer a military draft in the USA, so we wouldn't be called to duty - but that doesn't mean we can't call ourselves to our own private mission.  Our mission to get in shape - our mission to become healthy in mind body and spirit. 

So as we remember those who've given the ultimate sacrifice today, let's think of what we can sacrifice in our own lives.  A trip to McDonald's?  An extra cup of coffee?  Could you sacrifice 30 minutes a day to take a walk?  Try!  And if you're willing to start that journey, consider the USANA journey as well.  By joining USANA you help your friends and family get healthy.  So that days like today hanging by the pool, at the lake, in the backyard...these days are full of memories of healthy friends and family for many years to come!

Rachel
http://www.livinglifetothefullest.usana.com/


Living Life to the Fullest....while creating healthy memories this Memorial day!

USANA

I am so excited to be making a huge change in my life!  I've had a fortunate past and really took alot for granted.  Now that I'm out in the "real world" I've realized nothing is handed to you on a silver platter.  Don't get my wrong, I have a great job and I love going to work every day!  However, there is a part of my life that is empty...I've been anticipating something (or someone) to come into my life and change it for the better.  But I've never been willing to manifest that occurring!!

Well - now I am manifesting my destiny.  I am creating the second income I always dreamed of.  No, it won't hug me through the night to keep me warm, but it will help pay the electricity bill!

I look forward to sharing my journey with USANA on this blog.  If you'd like to learn more about USANA visit my website at http://www.livelifetothefullest.usana.com/ or call/e-mail me!!  I'd love to experience this journey with you!

-Living Life to the Fullest with USANA!

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There is no manual

Why do we pretend that there is an actual manual on how to live life?  The ten commandments are a great guideline to life and covers the main human basics...things people should know and sometimes they forget.  But really, for those of us who aren't murderers, cheaters or atheists....why do we torture ourselves in living a 'certain' way? What a waste of a life!

I have an amazing man in my life and I know I should spend the rest of my life with him.  I know this now because I've never known this before.  I know now is the time.  and yes, I've known him for 1 month.  So society says I should wait YEARS before getting engaged, or heaven forbid married.  And I should be ok with that??? Well I'm not.  Society is in a pretty screwed up place right now, I have very little respect for my elders (I guess that's breaking a commandment isn't it) and I'm not sure it's my opportunity to learn from their mistakes....they should learn from their mistakes.

Progress Report

So, last blog was 1/1/11 and I gave myself a clean slate. 

I'm very proud of myself!  I've kept away from processed foods and have substituted tea for coffee.  My body feels great and my mind isn't as stressed. 

My finances are much better.  I feel like I can afford to move out of my parents house and get an apartment of my own.  But I've realized it's time to consolidate my student loans.  I've also begun paying for my health and car insurance goodbye $200/mth.  I'm not sure how I feel about having health and car insurance.  I know it's a gamble if you don't, but the price is so high, $2,400 a year in case I get into a serious car accident - which I've never been in before *knock on wood* but I'll be living 5 minutes from my work can't there be a discount for proximity to work?

Who knew?

Who knew this would be the time?  Who knew this would be the path?  Who knew it would be this easy?  Who knew it would feel so right? 

All I know is that what is going on in my life right now is amazing.

On the first day....

This was the beginning of a recent blog draft:
"So I am going to write. Maybe here, maybe there, maybe everywhere. For now, all I know is that my brain needs space, and this is the only way I know how to give it what it needs..."

That was 2010 me, overwhelmed and stressed; looking for an outlet in friends, family, the blogesphere....thinking writing was the only way I could vent.

And then came January 1, 2011.  The first day of the new year.  The first day of my new outlook on life.  The first day of the new decisions I will make everyday.  My decisions to not eat processed food.  My decisions to take part in stretching and cardio everyday.  Whether it be hot yoga and a dog walk or yoga in my bedroom and a 3 mile run.  My decision to calculate my finances daily.  The decision to live a healthy lifestyle and prevent reasons to vent.

1/1/11 was my day one.  It was my decision starter.  When's yours?

Living life to the fullest by living a full life