I hate to say this, but.....

I have a hard topic to discuss today and I'm not even sure how to bring it up, but someone has to TALK about this!!  Ok, so I'm just going to say it.....you need to be going to the bathroom (#2) every day and I've actually been reading that you're suppose to go up to 3X/day!!!

So, if you're thinking right now, "Gross!  I can't believe she is actually typing this!", give me a second.

Did you know that just the frequency of going #2 actually speaks volumnes to you about your health?!  Your intestinal track is the size of a tennis court!!  If it isn't functioning properly, you will not lose weight as quickly and nutrients will not be delivered to your body properly either.  So who better to tell you about this subject than your trainer?!

Ok, so let's continue.

Not only should you be going every day, 1-3X/day, but what it looks like also matters!  If it looks like little marbles, you have a problem!  It should be the shape of a.... (again forgive me for the topic today)...a banana!   

So now that you know, what can you do about it?

While fiber has often been the big savior when it comes to constipation, we are now also learning that you must have a healthy gut.  You need good bacteria in your gut in order to be able to process foods properly and have regular BMs.  However, many of us do not eat properly and have destroyed the good bacteria in our guts.  

Did you know that Splenda (sucralose) decreases the good bacteria in your gut?  Google "Duke University Study and Splenda" and read all about it.  Now maybe you will finally put down the Splenda packets!!  

Therefore, we would all benefit from taking a probiotic daily.  This is where I recommend you begin in clearing up the health of your gut, and therefore your bathroom, daily experience.  It can take several months to gain the proper good bacteria in the gut!!

Shaklee's probiotic is awesome!! It's the tiniest little pearl probiotic, so it's very easy to swallow.  A 30 day supply is only $19.95.

You can't rely on just eating yogurt to supply you with the good bacteria you need because some of those are destroyed before reaching your gut.  Shaklee's probiotic is triple coated and is guaranteed to reach the gut!!   Plus, many yogurts are too high in sugar and some are even sweetened with Splenda!
Click here to be taken straight to the probiotic and order it toady!  If you're already a Shaklee member log into www.MyShaklee.com and order today!  

Also, save-the-date for Saturday August 18th at 10 am.  I am having a Super Saturday Shaklee event in my home.  Come and learn about new products that will be announced this week and also about how you can have better health in 30 days or less!  If you want to come, please email me at saraoliver@gettobootcamp.com for directions!

Yours in gut-health,
Sara Oliver
Master Trainer, Owner
Adventure Boot Camp Trainer

Bay Area TX Adventure Boot Camp
www.GetToBootCamp.com
www.AdventureBootCamp.MyShaklee.com
713.515.5081

Is becoming fit an event or a lifestyle?

Well I hope you said a lifestyle!

So how do you make that transition from being a coach potato, overweight, unhealthy, un-knowledgeable on how to eat for nutrition, to moving, exercising, becoming knowledgeable, enjoying healthy foods and waking up your Inner Athlete to where that Athlete begins to show through?
The answers:

• Baby steps every day!  Since you are desiring a new lifestyle, you won't get the results you seek over night and not even in 4 weeks, but rather over time of consistently living the healthy lifestyle! 
• With some serious determination!
• With courage and deep conviction!  You have become sick & tired of being sick & tired!!
• The healthy lifestyle is not lived accidently, but rather on purpose....daily!
• By making up your mind on who you want to be, and doing whatever it takes!  
• And quitting those other habits that lead you away from what you want!

The Habits of Healthy & Fit People:

• They eat breakfast!
• They eat healthy proteins, healthy fats, and complex carbs like veggies and fruits!
• They drink lots of water everyday!!  1/2 their body weight in ounces of water daily!
• They eat 4-6x/day
• They eat about every 3-4 hours
• They plan their food and buy groceries!!  They make sure they're prepared!!
• They stray from giving into every temptation like cakes, donuts and office parties. 
• But They enjoy the occasional celebration, just not daily excuses and rationalizations of eating whatever's around.
• They fit exercise into their lives 4-6 days/week.  They MOVE!
• They get 7-9 hours of sleep because they know the body heals itself during rest.
• They take a day of rest and find time to be quiet
• They take vitamins
• They surround themselves with others who value these healthy habits

What habits can you begin to incorporate today?  Begin taking the baby steps to a healthier lifestyle!!  Stick with it and you'll gain the results you seek!!

Yours in the journey to being fit!

Sara Oliver
www.GetToBootCamp.com
www.AdventureBootCamp.MyShaklee.com
713-515-5081
saraoliver@gettobootcamp.com