Our bodies speak to us in many ways, and they are particularly good at letting us know when they are unhappy. It’s all too easy in today’s world to fall into unhealthy habits involving lack of exercise, lack of sleep, heightened stress levels, and of course, our diets. It’s true, no one is perfect, and on occasion we indulge in foods that are deemed unhealthy. We may even go weeks, months, or years at a time without setting foot into a gym.
The important thing is that we recognize when our bodies begin to feel neglected and make necessary changes to reset our vital systems, enhancing their overall function and improving the way we feel.
If you struggle with any of with these five symptoms, it may be an indication that it’s time to start cleaning up your act:
1. Weight Gain
Oftentimes, overweight bodies are unhappy because they are filled with harsh chemicals found in junk food. These chemicals not only prompt weight gain, they can actually make it difficult to lose weight. Eating an unhealthy diet of processed foods, sugars, and refined carbohydrates, can lead to bloating, indigestion, and increased cravings for these potentially harmful foods.
2. Brain Fog
“What was I just doing again? Oh, right.” If you have this thought multiple times a day in the middle of accomplishing tasks, there is a chance that your body doesn’t have the proper nutrition and energy levels to maintain focus.
3. Body Odor
While this isn’t a pleasant topic to address, it’s certainly hard to ignore. If you are experiencing bad breath, frequent gas, and you smell bad no matter how much deodorant you apply, your body is trying to push out unwanted chemicals that are brewing inside. Get rid of them!
4. Skin Issues
If you look in the mirror and feel like you’re staring back at your pimply teenage self, there’s a problem. In fact, a number of skin problems, including rashes, are a manifestation of a deeply rooted issue. Rather than trying to clean your skin from the outside in, try addressing the issues that exist within the body and work your way out.
5. Lethargy
If you find yourself having a hard time keeping your eyes open in the middle of the day, either you’re sleep deprived or your body is feeling worn down by the unhealthy habits you have gained. If you are sleep deprived, and spend most nights tossing and turning, this could be another sign that your body is in need of a system reboot.
ProArgi-9+ has once again claimed its place in the Physicians’ Desk Reference (PDR). The 70th edition of the 2016 PDR contains approved drug and supplement label information in addition to hundreds of full-color product images, including a photo of ProArgi-9+. Each product description includes dosages, side effects, and more.
The PDR states that “ProArgi-9+ is the highest quality l-arginine supplement in the world,” and “ProArgi-9+ was formulated in collaboration with leading scientists and cardiovascular specialists who have conducted extensive research on the proper application of l-arginine in promoting heart health.”
Considering that the PDR is available in libraries, bookstores, pharmacies and clinics, and is a resource to physicians, medical specialists and more, ProArgi-9+’s placement in the PDR gives Synergy WorldWide valuable credibility and visibility in the marketplace. We encourage Team Members to use this as a valuable talking point as you invite others to discover ProArgi-9+ and benefit from its powerful ingredients in order to live a healthier life.
We look forward to seeing all those who registered for the 2016 Kickoff on Friday, February 5! This event will build an incredible amount of excitement as attendees learn where Synergy is headed in 2016 and beyond. Synergy’s future is bright and the potential is limitless.
On the docket to speak are North America General Manager Shane Greer, Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Matthew Tripp, Synergy Founder Dan Higginson, and more! You’ll also have the chance to tour the Hughes Center for Research and Innovation where Synergy products are developed and tested.
KICKOFF 2016 AGENDA
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5
Session I 3-5 p.m. – Meet at the Hughes Center for Research and Innovation located on the first floor of the Nature’s Sunshine Products offices:
2500 Executive Pkwy. #100
Lehi, UT 84043
Here, you will be given a tour of the Hughes Center and listen to an informative presentation from our manufacturing team.
5-7 p.m. – Dinner break
Session II 7-8 p.m. – We will regroup to hear from Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Matthew Tripp regarding his research in the Hughes Center, and will receive a special visit from Synergy Founder Dan Higginson at Synergy WorldWide Headquarters:
1955 W. Grove Pkwy. #100
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6
Session III 9-11:30 a.m. – Top leaders will be eager to offer dynamic trainings as well as Synergy’s vision for the future in an information-packed meeting at Synergy WorldWide Headquarters.
We look forward to seeing all of you this weekend to prepare for a strong 2016!
On the first day of the SLMsmart 90-day Challenge, we are already seeing our challengers’ dedication to transform their health. Challengers are supporting each other, documenting their workouts and meal prep, and expressing their excitement for the next three months. Synergy WorldWide is honored to be a part of this turning point in each of their lives.
Good news! It’s not too late to sign up. You can still get in on the action!
Challengers: Make sure to find and use the “SLMsmart 90 Day Challenge 2016” Facebook group to your advantage. SLMsmart Coach Tommy Bethards has already uploaded a number of videos containing helpful advice that will make you feel confident as you work toward your transformation goals.
As you dive into the SLMsmart App’s workouts and get ready to suit up for the gym, consider Tommy’s five tips to make your workouts more successful:
1. Head to the gym with a plan. Make the most use of your time at the gym by knowing your workout routine ahead of time. Review the SLMsmart app workout as part of your gym preparation. 2. Choose a workout that pushes your limits. The app includes beginner, intermediate and advanced routines. If you try the beginner routine and it doesn’t leave you panting, sweating, and waking up with sore muscles, you may be more in shape than you thought. Step up the difficulty level and try the intermediate routine. 3. Complete the full workout. Do not overexert yourself in the first 10 minutes of your workout and cause yourself to collapse in exhaustion. Make sure you can complete the full workout by adjusting your level of intensity. 4. Drink enough water. This precious liquid is the lifeblood of a successful workout. The more you sweat, the more water you’ll need, and if you aren’t sweating, you are most likely not pushing yourself hard enough. 5. Success is in the details. Don’t skip a single rep of any of the exercises. Do all of the burpees and all of the mountain climbers. You will also want to learn how to do all of the exercises correctly to get the most out of every movement. Also, keep the rest time between each set of repetitions to an absolute minimum to keep your heart pumping. By doing these things, you will burn fat and achieve the results you are looking for.
Congratulations to everyone who joined the 90-day Challenge! We love your enthusiasm and are excited to watch as you strive to become your best selves.
Only a few days remain until the official start of this year’s SLMsmart 90-day Challenge. Have you ordered your SLMsmart pack? Stocked your fridge and cupboard with nutritious foods? Dug your sneakers out of the back of the closet? As a Challenge participant, these are all things you’ll want to do if you intend to take home the $1,500 grand prize for achieving the most remarkable transformation.
If you haven’t already signed up for the 90-day Challenge, there is still time! The Challenge begins Monday, February 1. Make the decision this weekend to join. Click here for more Challenge details.
Whether you have already signed up for the Challenge or plan to sign up, here is a checklist to make sure you’re ready for day one:
1. Submit your starting weight in Step 1 of the sign-up form. You may also want to record any additional measurements you’d like to track for yourself.
2. Submit before photos. You must complete this step to be eligible for a cash prize. Simply send your photos to slmsmart90@synergyworldwide.com. For tips on taking good before photos, click here and proceed to Step 2.
3. Order the SLMsmart Weight Management Elite Pack in chocolate or vanilla.
4. Join the “SLMsmart 90 Day Challenge 2016” Facebook group. Here, you will receive tips and encouragement from SLMsmart Coach Tommy Bethards and your fellow challengers. You must sign up for the Challenge to be accepted into this closed group.
5. Make yourself accountable by telling all of your friends and family that you are joining a 90-day Challenge so that they can cheer you on to victory.
6. Establish a support group that consists of the SLMsmart Facebook group, Coach Tommy Bethards, friends, and family!
7. Start saying NO to unhealthy foods and beverages that will undermine your goals. Plan your healthy meals and snacks early to take some of the pressure off.
8. Start saying YES to regular exercise. Find great exercise options on the SLMsmart App.
9. Take your first dose of Body Cleanse on day one.
10. Get motivated, get excited and have fun!
Today, almost half of the world’s population has Internet access. In 2015, social media users exceeded 2 billion. This being said, there is an expansive audience out there ready to absorb the information you release into cyberspace. Feeling pretty powerful now, aren’t you? Not so fast. You first have to figure out how to make social media users see you and listen to you.
As Synergy Team Members, you have a compelling message to share. You want to share Synergy’s great opportunities every chance you get, so taking to social media is arguably the most cost efficient way to take your message to the masses. Whether you’re a Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Reddit, Pinterest, Tumblr, LinkedIn, Instagram or Google+ user, there are tricks you should learn to get the best product possible out of your social media activity.
Here are a few general tips to help you maximize your social media accounts and drive your business.
Make a Schedule
While you don’t have to have every post scheduled to the hour, it’s good to have a general idea of what times are best for posting. For example, there probably isn’t a lot of traffic on social media on a Wednesday morning at 4:30 a.m., therefore, it’s not a good time to post.
As a standard, let’s use Facebook to measure good and bad social media practices because it’s the largest social media network by a landslide. According to the Huffington Post, the best time of day to post on Facebook is 1-3 p.m. with Thursday and Friday having the highest activity rate. Studies show that these times vary from one social media site to the next, so do your homework. It’s also best to avoid posting too often, which will cause your audience to hide your posts in order to avoid an overload of unwanted information on their feeds. Posting interesting content once per day will make sure your audience expects your posts and looks forward to them.
Post Meaningful Content
Generating intriguing content is crucial to an effective social media strategy. Ask yourself: Is this informative? Is this engaging? Is this relevant? You should answer “yes” to each of these questions. Your content should always be Synergy compliant. If you’re unsure about whether your social media content is compliant, please refer to Synergy’s “What Can I Say?” document.
Continuously review old posts to evaluate which of your posts are getting the most likes and comments. This will give you an idea of what content is drawing the most attention to your business. Some social media experts say to find the social media channel that is densely populated with your ideal customer and focus on making it succeed, rather than inconsistently dabbling in a myriad of channels.
Focus on Imagery
Have you ever noticed that people with an eye for good photography, who have also learned to take beautiful images themselves, receive a fair amount of traction in the social media world? Social media posts that include images or videos get 53% more likes and 104% more comments than posts without a visual centerpiece. Break up the monotony of your customer’s newsfeeds with an eye-catching image that relates to what you’re posting.
Now, before you go image hunting, put yourself in a photographer’s shoes. As you look at photos you’d like to post, consider how high the image resolution is and if the image is well lit. Even slightly dark or fuzzy photos will be passed over as if they didn’t exist. Interesting, aesthetically pleasing photos will give your posts the color and depth they need to be recognized.
Now, you have homework. There are thousands of studies and useful tips from social media experts out there that you can use to your advantage as you commit to become more business savvy on social media. Be sure to follow Synergy Worldwide on Facebook and Instagram for ready-to-share content and ideas.
Less than one week remains until the SLMsmart 90-day Challenge begins! People are signing up every day and we couldn’t be more excited to get started on February 1. Watch the video to learn why you should join this transformation challenge and what you can expect as a participant. And remember, cash prizes go to the Top 3 most impressive transformations.
In order to apply necessary upgrades to Synergy WorldWide’s network, we will be temporarily disabling the network’s digital resources on Saturday, February 6, 2016, at 8 p.m. (MST) for up to 9 hours.
All of Synergy’s digital resources are housed on this network, including Synergy WorldWide’s corporate website and Pulse. This means that product orders and enrollments cannot be submitted during this time period.
Please note this upcoming network upgrade so that you can process urgent orders and enrollments before the network is made unavailable.
Every new day provides an opportunity to make better, healthier decisions and work toward your target weight. Perhaps it has been a while since you’ve seen the number you’ve wanted to see on the scale. Maybe you were in your early 20s the last time you felt strong and fit. Whatever your case may be, there is no better day than today to begin transforming into the ideal you. Do it for your health and do it for yourself. Synergy is eager to help. For this reason, we invite you to join the SLMsmart 90-Day Challenge, and take advantage of a variety of resources that will help you to achieve your goals.
In addition to sculpting the body you want to see in the mirror, weight loss isn’t all about physical appearance. It’s about becoming healthy from the inside out. By coming closer to your target weight, you will experience a number of health benefits that will have an invaluable impact on your life.
Sleep like a baby
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine discovered that shaving off excess weight can help you sleep better. Some people with excess weight develop obstructive sleep apnea, which occurs when the airway is blocked while sleeping. Airway blockages often results in frequent awakenings during the night. These disruptions during sleep cycles make for groggy mornings and lower energy throughout the day.
Surge energy levels
On your journey to lose weight, healthy habits need to come into play. These habits include eating nutrition-dense foods and exercising regularly. While consuming sugar can make you feel sluggish, fruits, vegetables, and lean meats are full of nutrition that boost energy levels. Exercising has the same effect. While you may believe that exercising will make you tired, it actually does the opposite by rising to the challenge you’ve presented and creating more energy.
Ease joint pressure and pain
A study published by Dr. Stephen Messier showed that losing 1 lb. can take four pounds of pressure away from a knee joint. He then suggested that losing 10 lbs. relieves 48,000 lbs. of pressure from each mile walked. Considering this theory, consider how much pressure we apply to our bodies over the course of a lifetime. It’s no wonder that those carrying around extra weight are more likely to experience joint pain.
Heighten immunity
The immune system is made up of a variety of cells that protect the body from outside invaders. All of these cells need to exist in a perfect balance to best protect the body. However, poor health will throw off this balance, and excess body fat plays a role in tipping that scale. Excess weight promotes the production of inflammatory molecules that disrupt the immune system, but losing unneeded weight will decrease the production exponentially.
Reduced health risks
The health risks of being overweight or obese are seemingly endless—high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, cancer, fatty liver disease, kidney disease, and so on. Do yourself and your future the favor of reducing these risks as much as possible. Give yourself the upper hand and live with the freedom of knowing you have a healthy body by working toward your target weight today.
The SLMsmart 90-day Challenge is intended to not only help you reach your target weight, but establish a reasonable lifestyle that makes it easier for you to maintain your ideal figure.
Between the luxury beach resort, Hawaiian cuisine, sea fishing, canopy ziplining, and warm days spent by the ocean, Legacy Retreat 2016 attendees will remember their experiences in Kona for years to come. Congratulations, again, to all those who qualified for this year’s spectacular event!
Witness Kona’s paradise for yourselves by viewing the Legacy Retreat photos and watching the recap video.
Decide today to make attending Legacy Retreat your ultimate goal. Becoming a Legacy Retreat qualifier is no small fete, but achieving this level of success speaks volumes about your dedication to Leave a Legacy with Synergy WorldWide. We wish you all the best in your journey toward qualifying for Legacy Retreat 2017!
Our bodies speak to us in many ways, and they are particularly good at letting us know when they are unhappy. It’s all too easy in today’s world to fall into unhealthy habits involving lack of exercise, lack of sleep, heightened stress levels, and of course, our diets. It’s true, no one is perfect, and on occasion we indulge in foods that are deemed unhealthy. We may even go weeks, months, or years at a time without setting foot into a gym.
ProArgi-9+ has once again claimed its place in the Physicians’ Desk Reference (PDR). The 70th edition of the 2016 PDR contains approved drug and supplement label information in addition to hundreds of full-color product images, including a photo of ProArgi-9+. Each product description includes dosages, side effects, and more.
We look forward to seeing all those who registered for the 2016 Kickoff on Friday, February 5! This event will build an incredible amount of excitement as attendees learn where Synergy is headed in 2016 and beyond. Synergy’s future is bright and the potential is limitless.
On the first day of the SLMsmart 90-day Challenge, we are already seeing our challengers’ dedication to transform their health. Challengers are supporting each other, documenting their workouts and meal prep, and expressing their excitement for the next three months. Synergy WorldWide is honored to be a part of this turning point in each of their lives.
Only a few days remain until the official start of this year’s SLMsmart 90-day Challenge. Have you ordered your SLMsmart pack? Stocked your fridge and cupboard with nutritious foods? Dug your sneakers out of the back of the closet? As a Challenge participant, these are all things you’ll want to do if you intend to take home the $1,500 grand prize for achieving the most remarkable transformation.
Today, almost half of the world’s population has Internet access. In 2015, social media users exceeded 2 billion. This being said, there is an expansive audience out there ready to absorb the information you release into cyberspace. Feeling pretty powerful now, aren’t you? Not so fast. You first have to figure out how to make social media users see you and listen to you.
Every new day provides an opportunity to make better, healthier decisions and work toward your target weight. Perhaps it has been a while since you’ve seen the number you’ve wanted to see on the scale. Maybe you were in your early 20s the last time you felt strong and fit. Whatever your case may be, there is no better day than today to begin transforming into the ideal you. Do it for your health and do it for yourself. Synergy is eager to help. For this reason, we invite you to join the SLMsmart 90-Day Challenge, and take advantage of a variety of resources that will help you to achieve your goals.
Decide today to make attending Legacy Retreat your ultimate goal. Becoming a Legacy Retreat qualifier is no small fete, but achieving this level of success speaks volumes about your dedication to Leave a Legacy with Synergy WorldWide. We wish you all the best in your journey toward qualifying for Legacy Retreat 2017!