What to Expect When You Sign Up for Herbalife

 
I used to work in a retail company which requires me to be physically fit for I handle most of the complaints. My husband has been going abroad for almost 20 years already. He would normally stay for a few months here then abroad for another 9 months. My dilemma is that I've gaining about 3-4 kilos whenever he is here. 

 
This year, we've both decided that he stay longer for us to focus on having a baby. And so from 51 kilos, I gained 12 more kilos more in the span of 1 year. As for him, I'm not sure how much he gained 'cause he's not as health conscious as I am. 

The weight is not just the issue but the heaviness you feel everyday or when you see that your clothes doesn't fit anymore. You know that something is wrong with your diet but you just don't know where to start. I don't post that much pictures of myself either because I feel fat.  

In one of our interior decor projects, we met a couple whose whole family  made Nutrilife part of their daily diet. As part of our customer service, we often bond with our customers to get to know them better. So, we ended up signing up with The Herbalife Nutrition 10 Day Program. 

Here are the initial screening and results after 10 days:  



Me:  
Weight : 137.8 lbs / 62.64 kg to 134.4 lbs 61.06 kg  
Body Fat : 35.5%  to 34.7%
Visceral Fat : 6  - No change
Bone Mass : 5.2 - No change
Basal Metabolic Rate : 1223 to 1205
Metabolic Age : 47 to 45
Muscle Mass :  83.6 to 82.6
Physique Rating : 2 to 5
Total Body Water % : 47.2%  to 47.8%

My Husband: 
Weight :  188 lbs / 85.45 kg to 183.4 / 83.36 kg 
Body Fat : 31.3 % to 30.3%
Visceral Fat :17 to 16
Bone Mass : 6.6 - No change 
Basal Metabolic Rate: 1658 to 1637
Metabolic Age :65 to 62
Muscle Mass : 122.4 to 121.2
Physique Rating : 3 - No change 
Total Body Water % : 50.3% to 51%


This information is new to us, the visceral fats, metabolic rate & age. Things that other fitness trainer/ coach  wouldn't talk about. Our idea of diet is skipping meal but with Nutrilife, it is all about making healthy choices.  

 
Basing on the our Basal Metabolic Rate (Calories Burned at Rest) we were asked to follow a meal plan:

 Meal Plan for the Ladies : 1000 calories/day 

Breakfast:  

Aloe Concentrate 
Tea 
Shake with Oats & Banana     150 calories


Lunch: 
1/2 rice or 1/2 veggies              100 calories
1 Chicken or 1 Fish                    300 calories

4pm Snack: 
Shake with Water Only               80 calories 

Dinner: 
1/2 rice or 1/2 veggies               100 calories 
1 Chicken or 1 Fish                    300 calories 


Maintain : 8-16 glasses of water 
No Sugar, Salt, Soy Sauce nor any artificial seasoning. 
No skipping of meals 
No coffee
No softdrinks 



Meal Plan for Men : 1600 calories/day 


Breakfast:  

Aloe Concentrate 
Tea 
Shake with Oats & Banana     150 calories

Lunch: 
1 cup rice or 1 cup veggies       200 calories
 2 Chicken or 2 Fish                   600 calories

4pm Snack: 
Shake with oats & banana         150 calories 
or Shake with non fat / 
soya milk

Dinner: 
1 cup rice or 1 cup veggies       200 calories 
1 Chicken or 1 Fish                    300 calories 



Maintain : 8-16 glasses of water 
No Sugar, Salt, Soy Sauce nor any artificial seasoning. 
No skipping of meals 
No coffee
No softdrinks 

Lifeline : banana, apple, boiled egg or sweet potato. 

Limit it to 1 pc per day. These are your options in case you feel like eating more or when you're out and missed the time that you should be eating or taking your Nutrilife Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mix. 
 

 There are many do's and don't but one thing that our coach taught us is if you want to eat something. Don't deprive yourself of it just don't eat too much. 
 


Shake Recipe with 150 Calories     



1/2 cup water 
3 pcs.ice cubes 
1/2 banana
2 tbsp. oats 
1 sachet (25g) of Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mix

     Changes Made on Our Diet 

• We switched from Palm Oil to Canola & Olive Oil 
• From Full Cream Milk to Non-Fat / Skimmed Milk 
• From Artificial Seasoning to Herbs 
• Removed Soft drinks and coffee from our diet 
• Eat more veggies 
• Minimized our intake of pork and beef. 
• Check on the nutritional content of the food we eat. 
• Cooked low calorie recipes 
• Add healthy choices for our grocery list 
• Plan the meal for lunch and dinner

  
How the Program Works 

You will spend the first 10 days at the coach's house for breakfast.  This is to monitor your progress and also provide support if you have any concern. Weigh in will be done of the 6th day and on the 11th day. Now, if there has been no progress. You can't sign up for the Nutrilife Membership. 

The only reason for anyone not to loss weight is if the diet plan has not been followed. 

Let's Talk About the Expenses

1 sachet will cost you P72.00 each and in 1 day you will be required to take 2 sachets. Now, if your coach don't do appointments during Sundays, you are required to take the Nutritional Shake but that will not be counted to the 10-Day Program. In turn,you will spend about 2 sachet for 12-13 days. 

13 days x 2 sachets =  26 sachets @ P72.00 each =  P 1,872.00

 Now, if you've made any progress and decided to be a member that will cost you P1,857.00. That would amount to P3,729.00. The membership is extended to your spouse and is transferable to your children. There is also a renewal fee of P400.00 annually.
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Here are what's in the package: 

      

9 sachets of Nutritional Shake Mix - Dutch Chocolate Flavor  - P648.00
9 sachets of Nutritional Shake Mix - Vanilla Flavor - P648.00
1 Bottle of Formula 2 Vitamins & Minerals  - P600.00 
1 Herbalife Bag

Total of P1,896.00 less P1,857.00 = P39.00 :) 

This is not like MLM Network wherein they are required to recruit members. Being a member entitles you to 25% discount which can increase up t0 50% if you'll have bulk purchases in a month. 

There is no AFTER photos yet since we've just been in this for 11 days. But I can say that this will definitely be our lifestyle of choice. 2 thumbs up for Herbalife!


  

On Alliance in Motion Global (AIM Global) Membership Review

 

In my quest of living a healthier life I've started to take C24/7 for several months. Just recently  well, me and my husband also entered the 10 Day Diet Program of Herbalife. 

I find it that the C24/7 helps me feel  energized everyday. With that in mind, I contacted the agent who has been supplying me the supplement so that I may also avail the discount for this. But to my surprise, I was given the following instead of the Package containing more of the C24/7 and Burn Slim. 

Of course, I will have it change to the one I need.

These are the concerns I have as a Newbie: 

1) Are agent concern about how effective their products are or just to recruit more members? 

2) I see that there are a lot of post regarding the items but are there really a market for this in the Philippines? 

3) What package is this? 

I talk to the agent only online because I'm also running a project based business. Most of the time we are out of town. I must admit that it was wrong for me to enter this without knowing the other products. But to my defense, I was expecting to receive more of the C24/7 package, Liven Coffee which I also love, Burn Slim and My Choco. 

I singed up for 3 Packages, that would be for Entrepreneurs. 

Here's what I got: 

I have 3 sets of NaturaCentials 

• Coffee Scrub              .                           P700.00        P2,100.00
• Strawberry Face+Body Scrub              P700.00        P2,100.00
• Instant White Face+Body Lotion          P900.00        P2,700.00
• Antioxidant Facial Toner                        P500.00       P1,500.00
• Oxygen Bar Anti Aging                          P150.00       P 450.00

 1 box C24/7                                                     P900.00        P900.00

 1 BURN Slim                                                   P800.00        P800.00

 2 Care Leaf Thermal Patch                           P1,300.00     P2,600.00

 2 Liven Coffee + My Choco Sample Pack  P0.00             P0.00

 Total                                                                                       P13,150.00

         

This was just sent through a friend of ours. I'm not really sure if this is all of it. If this is it then I might as well file a complaint. I hope not though. ( I was informed that this is for 2 packages, after an hour).   

                                                                               

Here are the packages posted online: 

Given this scenario here is what I can say first to the AIM Global Agent: 

• Know your client. Just like any other customers, we should know what our customers want. The agent should be able to identify the type of customer he/she has.

• Inform the customer the products they will be getting. That includes the price. I had to search the dealership price online. This is to eliminate doubt. 

• Returns Policy. This should be discussed also. It's an after sale service that should taken into consideration. Can I return the Package I don't like?
• Be as active as you are after the customer signed up for the dealership. After signing up, I find it that the agent is not as fast he was  in answering my inquiries. Sad but this is true in any other industries nowadays. 
• Don't let anyone sign up without attending the seminars. Make sure that they know the products they are getting. Networking is not just about getting recruits, there are still some of us who prefer the discounts they may get in signing up for the dealership. 

For those who are planning to join AIM Global or any other MLM Network.

• Know the products before joining. Yes, you may find it easy to invite another person to join but what if you encounter customers who are interested on the products? What will you say? How can you make them believe that you're a firm believer of the products you carry and not just after the referral bonus you will get? 
• Be hands on in choosing the package you wish to avail or else you will be stuck with the items you don't need. 
• Talk to your agent. Get to know your team. This is to get more support other than the agent who informed you about the MLM. 
• Try the products so that you can sell it better. 

 About the Products: 

I don't have any doubt when it comes to the products since that is the reason why I signed up in the first place. The only thing that you need to consider is, does it suit your needs?


REMINDER:

If you don't have enough network of friends and are not good in selling items. This is not advisable for you. You will never earn anything from referral unless you invite others to join. 

An agent may promise to double your investment in 6 months, this will only happen if you  refer them to your relatives and friends. That is if someone actually sign up. Before signing in to any MLM, think it through first. 

A MLM is not just networking, it's a full time job. You will only benefit from it if you work hard.  

Sole Proprietorship for Home Based Business in the Philippines

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 Thinking of having your own business? 

I've recently started an interior décor business and was basically clueless how to go about with the business registration. The first thing you need to consider is what business you are willing to start. 

1. Think of 5 names for your business.3 is the requirements but make it 5, just to make sure. 

2. Go to the DTI website and search if the name chosen already exist. If you don't have access online, go to the nearest DTI office where you want to start your business. 

Make sure that you bring 2 valid IDs with photocopies, 2 identical passport size picture (with signature at the back) taken not more 1 year preceding the filing and then fill up Application for Sole Proprietorship otherwise known as BTRCP Form. 

Who can apply for Sole Proprietorship? 

Any person of legal age, 18 years old and above. You also have to be Filipino Citizen. Basic Application Fee P300.00 Documentary Stamps P15.00 

3) Apply for Community Tax Certificate (Cedula), Barangay Clearance & Brgy. Business Clearance at the Barangay Hall where your business will be located. Fees and charges may vary but it should be more than P1,000.00 

4) Applying for Mayor's Permit (Municipal Office) Bring all the legal documents you have so far to the Treasurer's Office for screening. Make sure that you have a photocopy of each including your valid IDs. 


Requirements: 

• Accomplished business permit application form DTI - business name certificate 
• Sketch of business location Pictures of the establishment (inside and out) 
• 2 pcs. 2x2 ID colored picture Registration fee, amount of which depends on the type of the business 

From the Treasurer's Office, you will be asked to go from one office to another to get the following: 

• Annual Certificate of Inspection from Engineering Office 
• Fire Safety Inspection Certificate from Bureau of Fire Protection 
• Sanitary Permit to Operate from Municipal Health Office 
• Application of Business Permit to Mayors Office 

Once you're able to secure a Business Permit, you may now register your business to BIR.

How to Order Online from Max International (MAX GXL)

 

WHAT IS GLUTATHIONE? 


Glutathione is a substance produced naturally by the liver. It is also found in fruits, vegetables, and meats.

Treats cataracts and glaucoma, preventing aging, treating or preventing alcoholism, asthma, cancer, heart disease (atherosclerosis and high cholesterol), hepatitis, liver disease, diseases that weaken the body’s defense system (including AIDS and chronic fatigue syndrome), memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease, osteoarthritis, and Parkinson’s disease.
Used for maintaining the body’s defense system (immune system) and fighting metal and drug poisoning. 


'ME' on Max GXL
 
The first time I've encountered Max GXL was when it was recommended to me by a doctor when I had a stomach problem about a year ago this is because I went on an extreme diet that affected my digestion. But the problem was only the drugstore near the hospital I went to catered the said supplement. I was only able to take it for a month. My doctor recommended for me to take 1 tablet every after meal.
   
Several months ago, I met a pregnant woman with a high risk pregnancy that was also taking the supplement. With that, I've decided to continue with the supplement.
  


OTHER FEATURES:

*Get more energy, recover faster and sleep better.
*Neutralizes free radical damages and slows the aging process.
*Removes harmful toxins and eliminates cellular inflammation.
*Strengthens the immune systems and liver functions.


Based on my observation: 
It is recommended to take 6 tablets but I only take 3 a day. 1 bottle will last for 1-2 weeks.

  
*The first 1-3 days I slept earlier than usual. On the forth day, I don't feel that sleepy even after I only slept for 4 hours.
*I don't drink that much coffee than I usually do.
*I don't feel that hungry. I tend to eat a little less than usual.
*I have more focus at work.
*I don't get sick even when I'm overloaded with work. 


HOW TO ORDER : 

1) You'll need a credit card to secure a transaction online. I availed of the membership online and received my orders the following month.
2) To avail of the discount, you'll have to sign up for autoship which is for 3 months. Discount is 20-30% per bottle. Minimum order is 1 box which contains 4 bottles.

If you want to try the item first, you can click here. (Philippine based customers) 

 3) If you're good at selling beauty products and food supplement, you may also try becoming an independent associate yourself. Initially investment is P10,000.00 but you still get a product that is equivalent to the amount.  

 

To become an associate is highly recommended if you are already taking the supplement. You'll have to try it yourself before recommending it to others.

IS IT SAFE TO ORDER ONLINE? 

Since I don't want to go through the hassle of ordering from an agent. Frankly, I didn't have the time also. I've decided to sign up for the membership online and place the order there. This way, I get to avail the discounts and let my family try the supplement as well. 

If you're not convinced yet, here's the proof: 


 I've been receiving the package for nine months now. 

ORDER NOW!

AN OVERVIEW ON SM GIFT REGISTRY

The SM Store recently launched Gift Registry Service. SM Home, Baby Company & Toy Express previously offered the service. Now you may register at any The SM Store branch and choose a wide selection of items.

 What is Gift Registry?

This is a free service offered to customers for occasions like Weddings, Birthdays, Anniversary or other special occasions. It allows friends, families or spouses to hunt for gifts that a registrant wanted to receive.

What is the benefit of having a Gift Registry?

It takes the hassle out of selecting a gift since a guest may be able to see the list of gifts that a registrant wants to receive. This also eliminates the possibility of duplicate gifts, which is common in occasions like Weddings.

Why register at The SM Store?

1.)  10% discounts for guest with the use of Gift Cards.

2.) 10% discount on any purchases made by the registrant for a month.

3.) Free gift delivery for events registered in the area where the registration was made.

4.) Online Registration

5.) E-announcements.  Allows you to announce an event through email. Together

     with the details of your Gift Registry.  

6.) Email Notifications. You will receive an email notification whenever an item   

     has been added or bought from your wish list.

7.) Earn points on your SM Advantage Card when items are purchased from your

     wishlist.

8.) Customized Gift wrap offered exclusively for SM Gift Registry.  

9.) Personal Shopping Assistant. Your guests may just choose the item on the registrant's wish 

     list then wait for the selling personnel to bring the said item to them. 

How to Register at The SM Store

1.   Register online or proceed to the Gift Registry Counter of your preferred branch and manually fill-up a Registrant Information Sheet. On the information sheet are all the details of the event you have. Once all the information is encoded has been encoded, you will be provided a username & password to access your account online. This is to see the wish list you have and to check if there has been a purchase made from your list.

2.  Once you have accomplished the form. You may proceed to choose the items for your wish list. Selling personnel from the said department will assist you on this.

3.   All the items selected will be brought to the Gift Registry Counter to be uploaded to the system. These items will be photographed and will be available online after 24 hours.  

4.  You will be given Guest Cards depending on the number of items selected. You may use these cards on your invitations. For the registrant, a Registrant Card which gives discounts on all purchases made for a month or so.

5.  You will also be given a Return Policy in case of duplicate purchase.

HOW TO AVAIL THE DISCOUNT

I. Guest

Invited Guest will have to proceed to the Gift Registry Counter. The guests have the option of providing the Gift Registry Code or present the GR Gift Card to avail the discount.

Once account has been located, the guest may now select one or more items from the wish list. A discount authorization will be given to the guest. This then is presented to the Counter.

 

II. Registrant

A GR Registrant Card will be given to the registrant. This is usually given a month before the event and needs to be activated. Activation is usually takes 2-3 days after registration. 

TIPS ON GIFT REGISTRY

1. The best time to have an occasion registered is at least a month or two before the said event. By this time, the invitations should be ready as well. This is to make sure that all the invited guest are aware of your gift registry.
2. If you registered online, make sure that you take note of your username and password. Your account needs to be confirmed by clicking a link, which you will receive on the email account you indicated. If you failed to access your email account your gift registry will not be activated.  
3. It is also an advantage to make use of the e-announcement since everybody is online nowadays. It would be better to make a list of email addresses for this.
4. You can also use your Facebook Account to send invites indicating that you have a gift registry.
5. It is important that you inform your guests that they do not have to bring the Guest Card to avail the discount. All they have to do is provide the name of the celebrant or the Gift Registry Code. This is one of the common problems guests encounter with their wedding wherein some of their sponsors think that they have to present the Guest Card to avail the discount. Some bought items from other retail stores resulting to duplicate gifts.   
6. Since the Registrant Card will take 2-3 days to be activated, you can make use of the Guest Card to avail the discount while waiting for the activation of the Registrant Card. Just make sure that the items you are going to buy are on your wish list.
7. High-end gadgets like cellphones or cameras are excluded from the 10% discount but can be included to your wish list. The discount only applies to regular prized items and cannot be used in conjunction with other promos.

For more information, you may email info@smgiftregistry.com 

or checkout : http://smgiftregistry.com/ 

Holding on to Life

A self portrait

When we're in the lowest point of your life. It feels like there is no end to trials. Most people already lost their hope without even trying to get out of the situation.

If we dwell on the problem, we will never think of a solution. What is needed to be done is to focus our mind on the good things that trials bring.

Trials produces charater. It tests our knowledge and wisdom learned over the years.

"But wisdom is proved right by her actions" qouted from Matthew 11:18-19. Though the verse is mainly about how people are prone to judging others but how we react is up to us. Same goes with the trials that we are going through.

It is not the trial that makes a person, it is the reaction we make in the presence of it. 

To have a better life, you have to want it. Look at the things you have or you know to get you out of the situation. Whatever it is you're facing right now, only you and nobody else will be able to help you out of it without your commitment.

First of all, know what you want and ask God to lead you to the right path. I believe that if we sincerely call upon God, He will bless our path. In the darkest hour of our lives the best solution there is to call upon the greatest source of life and be prepared to take action.

 

 

It's Never Too Late to Start Over

I have gone through from being a banker to a call center agent then a house wife. After several trials, I realized the reason behind me not being able to decide on what I should be, is because I didn't know what I wanted. I am a wide reader, read a lot of books for I've always been curious how things work. 

Just last year I started reading 'Purpose Driven Life' then I stopped on the part where the author said that we should do what we want. I decided to search my heart on what I really want for myself and not what others want me to do. 

I looked at currrent situation and all that I have been through. I listened in what this life is telling me. I started believing in myself and relying on God more. I realize the importance of prayer in everyday life. 

I thought of my job experiences and asked myself if I would still want to go back to those type of jobs. A teller in a tellers cage or a call center agent which, is in a cubicle behind the phone. Then, these words came to me: 

You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. Matt. 5:14-15

And I said to myself, how much I wanted to be seen by people. I am no longer in hiding, I want to get out of my shell and be the best that I can be. 

I started going out and search for work. In every application I sent, I prayed to God to direct me to the right path. I got several offers but I waited for the one that I really wanted. The wait was very long to the point that I almost lose hope. And then, God's assurance gave me the patience I needed: 

²⁵"Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you shall eat or what you shall drink, nor about your body, what you shall put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? ²⁶Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? ²⁷And which of you by being anxious can add one cubit to his span of life? ²⁸And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they neither toil nor spin; ²⁹yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. ³⁰But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O men of little faith? ³¹Therefore do not be anxious, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' ³²For the Gentiles seek all these things; and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. ³³But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things shall be yours as well.

³⁴"Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Let the day's own trouble be sufficient for the day.  Matthew 6:25-34

I cried everytime I read this passage. When I feel so down. I pray more and asked for prayers from others. I even sent a prayer request on this website :  

www.joycemeyer.org/dayofprayer/

And instead of just waiting, I decided to prepare myself for the interview. I read books and reviewed my CV to make sure that I'll know what to say during the interview. 

After a month & a week later. The final interview was set. I was really excited knowing that this is it for me. I didn't assume that I'm gonna get the job, just knowing that I've been given this chance was enough for me. At least, if I don't get the job, I'll know what to do next.

On the interview itself, for some reason I wasn't nervous at all. As if, God was there with me giving me the words that I should say. And even when I was actually being interviewed by the AVP of the company. I stayed calm and focused. It was an unforgettable experience because I was surprised with the way things turned out and how easy it was for me. 

I got the job, I was given such an opportunity to bring change in my life and in turn, bring change the lives of others.

Why do I consider this a miracle? 

1.) I didn't have the experience for the job that was being offered. I just said to myself, all I needed to know was what to do and do it.

2.) I didn't work for 1 year & 3 months so being offered a position as a manager will seem to be impossible.

3.) I just got married and in the corporate world, a newly married woman will be a threat since there is a possibility of resignation due to pressure that marriage brings.  

I'm set on a new adventure in life. And what I've learned with this experience is that your current situation is never a constant thing and you can never based your future on what you have today.

God sees us and He knows what we are going through. God is not just concern with the spiritual aspect of our lives but also the financial part of it. 

Although 'Love of money is said to be the root of all evil.' It doesn't mean that having a better life is a bad thing. Think of David, Solomon and Job and many more personality in the bible that was blessed in every way, spiritually and financially.

Since we are created in God's image we should live a better life because God never gives less but abundantly.