Let's Get Healthy Tuesday Challenges

Happy Tuesday everyone! I hope you all managed to complete yesterdays challenges and are feeling inspired and motivated to be healthy : )

Here are todays challenges….

As I mentioned yesterday, this business is based around the fantastic Juice Plus+ Products (Capsules / Shakes)  however it is also designed to inspire a healthy lifestyle. For more information on the Juice Plus+ Products please contact me via email or join me on Facebook or Twitter.

Have a healthy Tuesday!

Rachael : )

Let's Get Healthy Monday Challenge

Hello!

As well as selling the Juice Plus+ products, this business is all about inspiring health and fitness. I know personally how difficult it can be to get into that mindset, but I also know that once you are there it is so easy and being healthy feels amazing! All I needed was a bit of motivation so I am hoping to pass that on to you. : )

Today I am setting 2 challenges...one is for your diet and one is for exercise. Both of these aspects are really important for living a healthy lifestyle and both make you feel super duper energised!

Enjoy today's challenge...more to come tomorrow!

Please feel free to contact me on Facebook and Twitter to let me know how you get on!
Www.facebook.com/letsgethealthywithjuiceplus
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For more information on the Juice Plus+ Products please contact me rachaeljuiceplus@gmail.com or take a read of my blogs

Rachael : )

For New Mummies or Mummies To Be

I have had a lot of questions recently from Mums who have just given birth and wanting to get rid of their baby weight as well as Mums to be who want to add in some extra healthiness into their diet.

I have been discussing this with a midwife who also works for Juice Plus+ and whilst we do recommend that you consult with your own midwife before starting the products here is some info.

If you are with child, you can still take the capsules (giving you and your baby the goodness form 26 fruit and vegetables each day) and you can even take the shakes however not as a meal replacement if you are breastfeeding.

Here are some benefits for using the Juice Plus+ Capsules and Shakes when pregnant:

Nutrition
Long term health
Passing goodness onto the baby when breastfeeding
Weight loss - obviously this wont be as clear as if you were using the shakes as meal replacements but you will notice a healthy difference
The healthier you are, the quicker your body will recover from the pregnancy and childbirth
Energy levels - which you will need a lot of to look after a new born!

We have had some great success stories from our Mummies, a couple which are below.

If you have recently given birth, alot of the above still applies to you. I know how important it is to get your body back to what you are used to after childbirth, for many reasons as well as just piece of mind. The Juice Plus+ Shakes and Capsules along with a healthy eating and exercise plan can really help you achieve your goal.

Pregnant pic from Nov 2012. Started Shakes/Capsules along with exercise in Feb 2013...progress from then until now. 

Mel started using the shakes 5 weeks after giving birth as she was not breastfeeding due to other medical issues. 6 weeks later she had gone from 12st 4lb to 10st 5lb! 

Amazing pics and progress from Beccy Jones below.

For questions: email, Facebook, Twitter or the Website.

Rachael
Rachaeljuiceplus@gmail.com

Juice Plus+ Products - The Shakes!

Here is some info on the Juice Plus+ Shakes which are called 'Juice Plus+ Complete'.

Most of my Juice Plus+ takers use these as meal supplements along with a calorie controlled diet. I have been using them for 6 weeks and have lost over a stone and everyone I know on them has seen amazing differences very quickly.

For weight loss, you take these twice a day along with a healthy meal in the evening and a couple of healthy snacks between meals.

What is in it?

Isoflavones
Did you know that soy is not just an exceptional source of proteins but also of isoflavones? Isoflavone rich foods have been shown to have some benefit in helping to maintain women's health. One serving of Complete provides 24 mg of isoflavones.

Proteins
Proteins are needed to build body tissues and other extremely important substances such as enzymes, antibodies and hormones. The protein content of Juice PLUS+® Complete is exclusively of vegetable origin (non GM soya, tofu, rice and chickpea) of high biological value.

Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are a source of energy and sugars are a form of carbohydrates. Today foods containing carbohydrates can be evaluated according to their Glycaemic Index (GI). GI's range from low to high. Low GI foods generally break down slowly, helping to provide steady energy release and better balanced blood sugar, and thus are recommended in the diet. Juice PLUS+® Complete contains carbohydrates which have a low glycaemic index. The carbohydrate in Complete comes from fructose, maltodextrins, inulin and oligosaccharides from fructose.

Fibre
Fibre has a great role in nutrition. It helps to maintain a healthy digestive system, which is important to maintain overall general health and well-being. Juice PLUS+® Complete contains fibre of natural origin,
among which are oat and rice bran, cellulose, pectin and dried apple peel. One portion of Juice PLUS+® Complete Vanilla made up with skimmed milk provides 3.7g of fibre. While Chocolate Complete contains 4.5g of fibre when mixed with skimmed milk.

Juice PLUS+® original powders
The Juice PLUS+® Complete formula is the only nutritional beverage containing the Juice PLUS+® 17 different fruits and vegetables juice powders, providing the added benefit of the phytonutrients found in the powders.


Juice PLUS+® Complete brings a new dimension to our everyday nutritional habits and thanks to its convenience it is particularly suitable for busy people!


Once you are at a happy weight (or if you already are) you can use Juice Plus+ Compltete in addition to your usual nutrition at breakfast, as a snack or as an energising drink.

Sports
As well as weight loss, Juice Plus+ is really popular with Sports people.
Used as a pre-exercise energy drink: Juice PLUS+® Complete contains carbohydrates which have a low glycaemic index and can assist in longer, more intense workouts. It is ideal as a post-workout recovery drink: replenish your energy levels after exercise with Juice PLUS+® Complete's balance of
carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and minerals.


If you would like to contact me to find out more information please email me rachaeljuiceplus@gmail.com or visit my Facebook page.

To find out info on other Juice Plus+ products such as the capsules and chewables, click here.

Week 5 - Monday

Hello!
So I have been using Juice Plus+ for 5 weeks now...and I love it! I have lost a stone since I begun the detox (2 weeks prior to starting) and am overall feeling a lot healthier : )

I thought it would be a good idea to keep a diary - so I can keep track but also so I can hopefully motivate some people to join me!

So, today! Monday...beginning of the week...

I woke up and straight away had a glass of water. The benefits of that first glass of water in the morning are amazing...it purifies the colon to make it easier to absorb nutrients...increases the production of new blood and muscle cells...helps with weight loss, 16 ounces of chilled water first thing in the morning can increase your metabolism by 24%, gives you glowing skin and balances your lymph system (the glands that help you perform daily functions, balance your body fluids and fight infection).

After taking my Juice Plus+ Capsuals (2 fruit blend, 2 vegetable blend) I prepared my breakfast...which I have to say was the yummiest thing ever! I blended together ice soya milk, Juice Plus+ Complete Chocolate powder, handful of blueberries and a banana....so tasty!

Feeling fired up already I went to get ready for my workout...I always like to leave a little time between breakfast and my workout to allow my breakfast to settle..but about 1/2 hour later I was ready to go!

I was in the mood for cardio this morning so I followed some of my more cardio based workouts. I do most of my workouts from home, although do go for a run round the park every few days. I really like working out from home as it doesn't feel like so much of an effort to do...and you don't have to worry about who is watching you sweat!

Here are a couple of the workouts I combined this morning:

When I started exercising I just started by simply doing one of these and my plan was to do that for a week, every day. However, I very quickly got the 'exercise bug' and ended up doing lots of different workouts and combining them. I usually work out for about an hour/hour and half 4-5 times a week.

I then followed the above with some weights...I am trying to tone up my arms in particular however today I did an all over workout...

I then finished off with the top 'burn 100 calories right now' workout...just because I was craving more cardio!

I did a lot more than usual today because I was naughty last week and didn't do as much exercise...but I was also just very much raring to go this morning. SO much energy it's unbelievable!


After the workout (throughout which I drank  ALOT of water) I had an orange, along with a green tea! About mid morning (11am?) I usually have a snack of some kind...today I had an apple!

For lunch I will have another Juice Plus+ Complete shake...I'm planning vanilla & raspberries.

There will be a mid afternoon snack of some kind...I'm thinking nuts and raisins will go down nicely! And for dinner tonight...Mackerel and vegetables!

Yum yum yum!

Have fun and let me know if you choose to do any of the fun workouts above! I want to know I'm not alone!

Rachael
rachaeljuiceplus@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/letsgethealthywithjuiceplus