God wants you to be open to new things....

Monday, January 26, 2009 was a day to remember in the US. Over seventy eight thousand (78,000) people got laid off from their jobs! WOW! If you are one of them, this message is for you.

A famous pastor once said, if we are going to be all that God created us to be, we have to be open to change. Just because something worked five years ago doesn´t mean it´s still going to work today. We can´t get so set in our ways that we won´t try anything new. Many people today have lost their enthusiasm, or there´s no freshness in their life because every time an opportunity comes for change, for promotion, for increase, they shrink back because they´re not used to it. They don´t realize that´s what´s keeping them from going to the next level.

Do not let the same mentality that you have had keep you from the blessings that God has in store for you. One thing about successful people is that they know how to change with the times. They don´t get stuck in a rut doing the same thing, the same way, year after year. They´re constantly evaluating where they are and what they´re doing. They make adjustments so they can improve.

This year, decide to make that adjustment in your life. Decide to be what God wants you to be. If you are His child, he wants you to be prosperous. You are reading this blog not as coincidence, but as a way for you to know that God listens to you and has send you the help that you may need.

If you are interested about the rest of what is in store for you, please contact us, it will be the blessing that God wants you to have and share with others....

Be healthy and prosperous

USANA means true health. And as you enjoy true health, you also enjoy prosperity once you take this opportunity seriously. But, like anything else, if you don't dedicate some time to nurture it, it won't grow. USANA is not a get rich quick scheme, its a way out of the normal routine for many people living pay check to pay check.

The bible tell us in 3 John 2 that God wishes above all things that you prosper and be in health. You can take that promise and say, "God, You said You want me to be healthy. You said You want me to be prosperous. So I say of the Lord, ´You are my Healer. You are my Provider. You are my Vindicator. You are my Victory."

Remember, when you start "saying of the Lord", your faith-filled words open the door for Him to move on your behalf. Before long, you´ll see His mighty works, and you´ll move forward into the life of victory He has in store for you!

So, what are you waiting for? Take control of your life and join USANA. If you have any questions, please contact us.

USANA American Idol

David Osmond, a long-time USANA International Convention performer and product user will be featured on tonight’s episode of American Idol.

David will appear on the popular reality show as he competes for a trip to Hollywood, and we want you to watch! Check out David’s performance at some of USANA’s past conventions here.

Just by clicking on the above YouTube link and watching American Idol tonight, you have an opportunity to support David in his musical endeavors while also supporting USANA!

If you are ready to become an USANA associate, please click here.

Want to loose some weight and keep it off?

After years of continually abusing their bodies through sedentary habits and eating an improper diet of high-glycemic foods that spike their blood glucose levels, many people find it becomes harder and harder for them to lose extra pounds and maintain a healthy weight. A poor lifestyle can cause your body to over-stimulate the release of insulin--the body's storage hormone. In essence, if you keep overeating sugar and high-glycemic carbohydrates, you will be more likely to gain weight.

It isn't necessary to starve yourself to lose weight. In fact, consistently eating less than 1,000 calories a day may actually slow down your metabolism and make it harder to lose weight. You do, however, need to make smarter choices about what you eat. When you eat high-glycemic foods it can cause your body's blood glucose levels to quickly spike and then crash, leading to feelings of hunger sooner and seemingly uncontrollable cravings.

A better choice is to eat low-glycemic foods which keep blood glucose levels more stable, helping to reduce carbohydrate cravings, leave you feeling satisfied longer, and control your appetite more easily. All of USANA's Macro-Optimizers are clinically tested and guaranteed to be low glycemic, and nearly 95 percent of RESET participants report significantly reduced carbohydrate cravings after completing the five days.

RESET is a commonsense approach to nutrition that includes low-glycemic carbohydrates packed with soluble and insoluble fiber, low-fat sources of protein, and beneficial fats. And by eating small, low-calorie meals frequently throughout the day, you will create a caloric deficit without going hungry, making it easier for you to lose weight.

If you want to find out more information about RESET, please use this contact form.

Try RESET, I did and I lost 22 lbs. My wife tried it and she went from size 12 to size six in one month. You will be glad you did!

WOW, what a year for USANA!!!!

USANA set a sales record in 2008 — an eye-popping $429 million!

Added to that, we completed our seventh straight year of consecutive sales growth and our sixth consecutive year of record sales. USANA also posted a record $111 million in sales for the fourth quarter of 2008. In this economy, that’s saying something.

Would you believe there’s even more exciting news? We ended the year with more active Associates (198,000) and customers (269,000) than we’ve ever had. And in the Philippines (our 14th market we opened this week) USANA recorded the highest number of pre-enrollments for a new market opening.

It’s this kind of stuff that makes me realize what a special group of people I work with — in the field and in the office. You can’t get these results — especially in this economy — without hardworking, dedicated Associates and employees who truly care about USANA.

WOW, what are you waiting for....

We are part of history

Yesterday marked a new day in history both for Americans and for USANA. On January 20, 2009 Americans saw the first African American be sworn in a our president. On the other hand, USANA opened officially for business in the Philippines.

Although for many individuals there is no comparison between the two, for USANA associates the feeling of accomplishment is amazing.

On their blog, USANA posted the following "in Manila, Executive Vice President of Asia Pacific, Bill Duncan, proudly opened the doors on our newest facility marking the opening day of this market and the interest in USANA has been amazing. Thousands of people enrolling to take charge of their health and take advantage of a home based business opportunity. We are all very excited over this expansion opportunity and looking forward to meeting new leaders as they grow in this beautiful country."

As we move forward on new directions, both as Americans and as USANA associates, we should always remember the day that our country and our business expanded to new horizons.

Half of January is over, have you accomplished any of your resolutions yet?

As I take the day off to spend time with our girls, I find myself reflecting on the goals I set out to do this year. I have started doing most of my new years resolutions, and I am finding it hard to follow some resolutions. Thank God that I am not that easily distracted or loose focus, but this may not be the case for everyone(especially if you are not built to be self motivated).

For example, I have decided that I am going to write a book this year to help married couples understand the complexity of being married and still identifying themselves and their needs. But as I write this blog, I have become aware that, I don't even have a title for my book! It's probably a good idea that I start thinking about that...

Many people go through life doing the same thing, making resolutions and then failing to follow through with them. What are we to do? I propose that we start with the smallest of your resolutions and work your way up the list. This way you'll have a sense of accomplishment which in turn, allows you to develop a positive attitude and helps increase your motivation.

I have used this principle described in this blog with our USANA business, and it has worked. By accomplishing small goals, we have been able to move to bigger ones. USANA has allowed my wife and I to really focus on what is important, to help others live healthier better lives.

Our newest website teaches people to develop financial freedom by ways of Residual Income. We implemented this goal last year, and it has become a reality. You can learn these principles that have allowed the wealthy to live lives FREE from FINANCIAL BURDENS, and enjoy FINANCIAL FREEDOM.

As you read this blog, its no coincidence that perhaps you have not accomplished your resolutions yet. Do not get discouraged, because if you do, then you will not even attempt to start on your goals; however, if you start today, you will be one step closer to your goal by next month. Before you know it, you'll accomplish what you've set out to do this year.

To prove my point, I have decided that the book is going to be titled “And You Shall Leave Your Mom And Dad! See, from the time that I started writing this blog, about 2 hours ago, until now, I went from not having a title to making a national proclamation about the title of my book. I hope that this blog encourages you to implement and accomplish all of your goals this year.

What a week for USANA!!!

It started early in the week when Dr. Wentz learned that the University of Utah marching band, which had been invited to perform at next week's Presidential Inauguration, hadn't yet reached its fund-raising goal. Dr. Wentz and USANA stepped in to assure this group of talented musicians would take part in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. We helped them reach their goal and sent them to Washington D.C. with backpacks filled with USANA products to keep them energized during their trip.

On the product side, we're excited that USANA's CoQuinone® 30 received approval by ConsumerLab.com. "ConsumerLab.com is a well-respected organization focused on providing consumers with objective and accurate reviews of the nutritional products available in today's marketplace," said USANA Executive Vice President of Research & Development Tim Wood. "Their approval of CoQuinone® 30 validates USANA's dedication to quality, and underscores our commitment to providing Nutritionals You Can Trust."

USANA also received the Editor's Choice award in the latest edition of the NutriSearch Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements. Plus, two flagship USANA products were awarded the guide's highest 5-Star Gold Medal rating. The guide is designed to help consumers make informed, scientifically based decisions about nutritional supplements.

USANA made its way onto reality television this week via the Los Angeles-based Beat Freaks dance crew. Rino Razalan, a USANA Ruby Director, and the all-female crew wowed judges during the Season 3 premiere of America's Best Dance Crew. The show airs on MTV on Thursdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Check it out and be sure to vote.

And J.B. Ahfua, a 16-year-old Taylorsville resident who performed at the USANA 2008 International Convention, impressed American Idol judges on Tuesday to earn a golden ticket to Hollywood. Awesome job.

Our own chief executive officer, Dave Wentz, added another accolade to his already-sparkling resumé by being named one of America’s Powerful CEOs 40 and Under on Forbes.com.

Finally, Rev3 hit the streets of Salt Lake City as part of the 9th annual X-Dance Action Sports Film Festival. The popular energy drink was a sponsor of "Been There Done That," an extreme wakeboarding short film that opened the festival. It helped kick off our "Where Do You See Rev3" campaign.

Do you hold your wallet out of the water?

One of the things that I have learn from USANA is to take control of my finances. Although I have been a christian for a while now, this principle is new to me. God send USANA to my life, to show me the most fundamental principle of all, surrender all to God, including my finances. The more I surrender to God, the more HE blesses me with more.

When the crusades were being fought during the 12th century, the crusaders employed mercenaries to fight on their behalf. Because it was a religious war, they were required to be baptized. As they were baptized, they held their swords out of the water to symbolize the one thing in their life that Jesus Christ did not control was their swords. They had the freedom to use their swords any way they wished.

Many Christians today hold their wallets, their checkbooks, and their credit cards out of the water the same way! We want God to control everything in our life, but we want full control of our finances. The Bible states "To those who use well what they are given, even more will be given, and they will have an abundance, But from those who are unfaithful, even what little they have will be taken away." Matthew 25:29-30

I encourage you to surrender to God your finances and see what happens. On the other hand, if you are reading this and do not have control of your finances, you are here for a reason. Please, visit our website www.residual-income-4-u.com to learn more on how to make your money grow.

USANA distributors also need spiritual Rev3

USANA created Rev3 in order to make a better, stronger smarter energy drink. This has been a revolution in the industry and people love it. Rev3 gives you the natural energy that you need and does not give you the crash sensation that other energy drinks give you, so, as I drank my Rev3 this morning, I started to think about my spiritual life. How can I have the same effects on my spirit as Rev3 has on my body?

I have been blessed that God placed USANA in my path. I have received many blessings, including a new baby on the way, new friends, and the ability to help others with their lives, finances and spiritual lives. As such, I think that we need to reflect on the following which is a message from a servant of the Lord:

The bible tell us in Deuteronomy 8:18 "and you shall remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth…" God wants to do something great in and through you. He has promises and blessings in store for you that you haven’t even thought of yet. The Scripture tells us that He gives us power to gain wealth. Wealth is simply having abundance.

One of the benefits of USANA is the ability to get Residual Income. But with that ability, also comes responsibility.

God wants you to live in abundance so that He can use you to be a blessing to others. When we are willing and obedient to Him, we open the door to His promises. In other words, when we live in excellence and integrity, when we follow the Word of God, we will walk in His blessing. Like a tree planted by the water, your leaf will not wither because you are connected to an unlimited supply line.

Dr. Wentz vision is that the USANA family will be the healthiest family on earth, and he tell us to share his vision. You see, Dr. Wentz has taken his spiritual Rev3, and you shall too.

Remember this, God gives us the ability, He gives us creative ideas and inventions, but we have to be diligent and do our part and step out and use what He’s given us. We have to sow seed in order to see the harvest that He has promised. Receive His power today and choose a life of integrity so that you can move forward into the abundant life He has prepared for you.

Share this wonderful blessing with as many people as you can today! Get spiritual Rev3 in your life, and God will over flow you with abundance and wealth.

USANA does it again!

USANA received the 2009 Editor’s Choice Award in the latest edition of the NutriSearch Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements. Two flagship USANA products also received the guide’s highest 5-Star Gold Medal rating.

The 2009 Editor’s Choice Award consider such factors as evidence of a leadership role within the scientific community and the supplement industry, substantiation of charitable sponsorship both at home and abroad, verification of the company as a community role model, confirmation of responsible environmental stewardship, and demonstrable proof of sound business practices.

“It is an honor to be recognized with the NutriSearch Editor’s Choice Award," said CEO Dave Wentz. “USANA is committed to improving the quality of people’s lives in a variety of ways, from developing high-quality products to protecting our environment to giving back to the community. We are pleased to once again receive the Comparative Guide’s top rating for our nutritional products.”

What is a franchise? Can I own one?

According to the experts, the success of a franchise system is based upon 2 intangible principals: Consistency and Goodwill. This is true regardless of the product or service. By consistency, I mean that the customer can expect to have the same experience in every unit. A Big Mac is a Big Mac wherever you may be. The second element, goodwill refers to the fact that once the sign goes up above the door, customers will automatically be drawn to your store just by virtue of the fact that they’ve recognized the name and that they know what to expect from the customer experience. These elements must be present in any system you evaluate.

How do you know what's there? Pretend that you are a mystery shopper, visit several locations. Do they look the same? Is the staff trained in the same way? Did you have basically the same experience at them all? Keep in mind that there will be variations among different outlets to reflect the personalities of the individual the trade market area.

The Franchisor is a team of people who create, implement and manage the system for the benefit of the whole. When you buy a franchise you will be given extensive training in that field of expertise. You are expected to follow the rules. Remember, that’s why you bought a franchise in the first place. What you are buying is the system, tried and tested tools, and a less risky way to go in to business. The franchisor’s job is to give you the tools and yours is to use them. Inevitably, franchisees forget this and figure out a way to “do it better, cheaper…whatever”. It’s on that day that your results will suffer.

Many, many, great ideas have come from franchisees, and franchisors want to hear all of them, but there is a procedure for it. Franchisees cannot unilaterally implement changes at the store level. Most consumers don’t understand franchising, so if they have a bad experience at one unit, it reflects poorly on the entire system. The upside of franchising however is huge, the franchisor provides the name and goodwill, the research and development, continuing support and marketing, and that allows you to do what you need to do most, run your business. That’s the formula for franchising success.

To succeed, you have to team up with a reputable, well established company that has consistency and goodwill. USANA provides individuals with both elements at an affordable price. For example, to own a McDonalds franchise you will have to come up with $1,000,000.00 plus inventory for approximately $1,500,000.00 to start the business. WOW! On the other hand, to own your own USANA franchise your initial investment varies from $250 to $1,250. What a difference. Conversely, the potential income that you can obtain with USANA is superior.

If you are interested in finding out about USANA, please contact me or email me at edgar@karolynas.com or edgar@residual-income-4-u.com so that we can talk about this wonderful opportunity.

Three Reasons Why Diets Fail

It’s little wonder that we ask ourselves,
“Why can’t I lose weight? What am I doing
wrong?” But it’s not we who fall short; it’s
our diets.

Problem #1
A Quick Fix. Dieters often drastically restrict
their calories or food choices now but return to
their old habits once they reach their goal.
Solution: Permanent lifestyle changes are
needed to achieve sustained weight loss.

Problem #2
Fad Diets = Unbalanced Nutrition. Too
often, diets focus on specific types of foods
or nutrients and disregard the importance
of everything else, leading to unbalanced
nutrition.
Solution: For optimal nutrition, our bodies need
a balanced variety of nutrients, including the
right types of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.

Problem #3
The High-Glycemic Trap. Eating high-glycemic
foods can sabotage even the best of diet plans
because the resulting spike and subsequent drop
in blood sugar leads to a more rapid return to
feelings of hunger.
Solution: A better approach focuses on
low-glycemic carbohydrates, which help to
moderate blood glucose levels, leaving you
feeling full and satisfied longer.

If you have been struggling with your weight, its time to take control now. USANA offers a program to start you off right. The Reset program was created for people like you and me who are sick and tired of been sick and tired of diets. USANA can help you take control of your weight.

If you want to look at the whole line of products from USANA, click here. If you are interested in becoming an associate, click here.

To contact me, use this contact form or email me at edgar@karolynas.com

Low glycemic meals to reduce obesity

In a recent study, metabolic effects of meals with varying glycemic index (GI) were evaluated. In a group of healthy volunteers, glucose, insulin and leptin responses to two contrasting breakfast cereals were measured. Leptin is a hormone produced by fat cells that indicates the degree of hunger to the hypothalamus of the brain. Lower leptin levels trigger a sense of satiety and decreased hunger.

Meals were provided on two separate occasions in random order after a 12-hour overnight fast, and consisted of 50 g of available carbohydrate from either Corn Flakes (Kellogg's), or Fiber One (General Mills). Blood samples were obtained at rest, and 30, 60, 90 and 120 min after eating. The GI was calculated from the glucose response to the test meal normalized against a 50 g oral glucose load.

The average GI for Corn Flakes was 125 and 49 for Fiber One. These meals were classified as high GI and low GI, respectively, and were significantly different from each other. The insulin response following the low glycemic meal was significantly reduced compared to the high glycemic meal. The high glycemic meal significantly suppressed circulating leptin levels compared to the low glycemic meal.

Lower insulin response and higher circulating leptin levels suggest that low glycemic meals promote a post-meal environment that is favorable for reduced food consumption; this may be advantageous in the control of obesity and related disorders, including insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.

USANA provides low glycemic nutrimeals that not only are good for you, they are also delicious.

If you are ready to order USANA products, click here.

A business with small overhead

As an attorney, when I was presented the opportunity to have my own law firm, I grabbed it an ran with it. Little that I knew, the expenses that came with owning your own business. From employee salaries, to office supplies, the overhead grew larger every month. Our overhead has reached to $20,000 a month.

Many of my colleagues do not own their own law office, simply because they cannot afford the overhead. In this economy, many business are being closed, simply because expenses are far greater than profits. I used to teach this principles at Devry University graduate level, and many of my students were amazed.

Robert Kyosaki teaches us in his readings that there are four types of people. Employees, small business, large companies, and investors. He place them on what he calls the cash flow quadrant and he simply states that if you are one of the first two, you are not making any significant amount of money. You need to be on the last two, in order to be considered a person with real assets.

To be a large company you have to either own your own franchise, which can cost you thousands or even millions of dollars, so if you don't have that kind of money, you might as well forget it or create a company and hope that it grows. In this economy, highly unlikely.

Now, what can regular people do if they cannot afford owning a franchise or forming a company? Luckily there is a solution for each and every one of us that are seriously interested in making significant amounts of money.

When I first heard about it, I was blown away. USANA is a way for you to own your own business with a small overhead. All it would take is a small investment of $250 to start and an overhead of $100 a month, WOW! Although there are other packages, many people can afford the basic business model that USANA offers.

Although I still practice law, soon I will leave it for my residual income. My wife owns her own business with USANA, and we have never been happier. We enjoy time with family, health and financial freedom that we never had before.

You too can have this. All it takes is a small investment, some training and the willingness to learn to make money. If you have all of the above, please contact us or if you are ready to start on your financial freedom, enroll here.

Watch this online presentation about USANA, and if you have any question, please contact us.

If you would like to know what products are right for you, please click here.

Write us an email at edgar@residual-income-4-u.com or carrie@karolynas.com to tell us about your business experience.

Estate Planning, do you have one?

If you are like me, I want to keep as many of my assets as possible where they belong, with me and not taxed. In other words, the less I pay Uncle Sam, the more I keep. Until now, it was taught that only wealthy people needed to have Estate Planning. But with this economy, that is no longer true. Every one needs to protect their assets.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) employs attorneys, accountants, and many others to insure that each and every one of us pay Uncle Sam what he deserves. Why is it then that, most of us, do not have the same. Perhaps because of price. So now I ask you, if you could save more assets, and put them in a place protected from excessive taxation, would you not want to do that?

Our law firm provides Estate Planning for individuals of all social backgrounds. We will prepare a suitable Estate Plan just for your needs, and we will help you with ways to protect your assets.

One of the ways for you to benefit will be to find a way for you to earn residual income. We can tell you were to invest your money, and how to make it grow. Robert Kiyosaki best explains it in its book Rich Dad Poor Dad. We have found a way for regular people to have income that will continue to grow, even when sleeping! Visit our site about residual income.

As Mr. Kiyosaki explains it, each and every one of us need to change from the employee and small business mentality to a big corporation and investors mentality. To accomplish that, you need to partner with a company that has proven results in helping people achieve their financial dreams.

If you are a USANA associate, we recommend that you have an Estate Plan in place, since your residual income will be taxed if not protected. As a bonus, if you are a Diamond Director and above, we will give you a 25% discount on your Estate Planning if done with our law firm. If you are an Emerald Director and below, we will give you a 50% discount on your Estate Planning.

If you enroll as one of our team members, we will do your Estate Planning absolutely free. Please contact us, so that we can tell you how to begin with USANA.

Take control of your finances

Now that a new year is here, its time that we take control of our own finances. Many people are enjoying residual income from the efforts of others. You too can start making money while you sleep!

We teach people like yourselves to secure a future non dependent of our economy, our government or our jobs. When you work and trade hours for dollars, there are not enough hours in the day to make a significant amount of income. This is the way that most people get paid. Rich people know that, if they were going to get paid by the amount of hours they work, they would not be rich. They use the principles of time leverage income and residual income to earn money from multiple sources.

Contact us, so that you can learn how to make your money grow by the efforts of others. Karolynas is an independent USANA distributor that really understand the importance of team effort in obtaining success for everyone in the Team. Take control of your finances now!

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Dietary fiber from whole grains protects against cancer of the small intestine

According to the experts, many large studies have found that people with higher intakes of dietary fiber and whole grains have a lower risk of colorectal cancer. However, until now there has been very little information on dietary and other risk factors for cancer of the small intestine. New research shows that people with the highest intakes of dietary fiber have a lower risk for cancer of the small intestine.

In a new study published in the journal Gastroenterology, researchers conducted a large population study to determine the relationship between intake of dietary fiber and the incidence of small intestinal cancer. Dietary information was gathered from 293,703 men and 198,618 women who participated in the National Institutes of Health-AARP Diet and Health Study.

After eight years of follow-up it was determined that dietary fiber intake was associated with a lower risk of small intestinal cancer. The group with the highest intake of fiber from grains had a 49% lower risk of small intestine cancer compared to the group with the lowest intake. Likewise, the group that consumed the most whole-grain foods had a 41% lower incidence of the disease compared to the group eating the least whole-grain foods.

Since similar dietary factors and results have been seen in studies involving cancer of the large intestine, it is likely that grain fiber and whole grain foods may protect against lower gastrointestinal cancers.

USANA nutrimeals offer the fiber needed for healthy intestines. If you are interested in staring to take USANA procudcts, please click here.