WAHMGoing Green

The New Year is quickly approaching...what are your resolutions for 2012?

2011-12-28T08:06:00.000-08:00

We all set New Year's Resolutions every year, but how long do we stick to these resolutions? I too, realize that yet another year has passed and I did NOT complete any of my goals for 2011. As we all know, the top resolution is working out...whether it's to lose weight or just get in shape.

For losing weight, be sure to include some type of cardio...studies show those that do not incorporate cardio into their work out actually eat about 500 calories more than those who do cardio. Why do you want to increase your appetite when the goal is to lose weight.
Other tips for losing weight are:
Meals per day: to eat 5-6 small meals a day. Be consistent.
Protein: Try to have protein with every meal. Protein acts like a thermogenic in your body, thus helps to speed up your metabolism and helps you feel satisfied. Every meal has protein (egg whites, egg beaters, turkey, cottage cheese, red meat lean, chicken, PROFLEX PROTEIN POWEDER, Greek/fage yogurt, elk, fish, etc).
Timing: You should eat something small every 2-4 hours, do not go over 4 hours. Never skip breakfast and be consistent every day with your meal timing. Eat your post workout meal within 30 min. after workout. This will be after weights on weight training days and after cardio on cardio only days.
ATTAIN BARS AND SHAKES act like a meal replacement. The fiber in these products acts like a natural crave blocker in your body keeping you full and energized.
ACCESS BARS come in handy and help you burn fat. Eat an access bar 15 min prior to your workout or when you are craving something sweet or forgot a meal.
Water: Water, Water, Water! Try to have one gallon per day or at least 1/2 gallon. More water means you will hold less water in your body. SUSTAIN SPORT works great for energy and getting all of your water in each day. Loaded with Vitamin C, E and B12 this is a great addition to your water and during sports or workouts. (Lemon, berry, orange, ruby red grapefruit or raspberry lemonade).
Carbs: Oatmeal, brown rice, yams, brown rice cakes, whole wheat English muffins, whole wheat tortilla, whole wheat bread, fruit. Have complex carbs 3-4 times per day. Choose complex carbs over simple (sugar) carbs. Always have carbs at Breakfast and after a workout.
SIMPLY FIT CRACKERS are a must for a great carb at only 140 calories for 14 crackers (cheese and harvest grain).
PREPARATIONL Preparing is KEY!
Prepare all of your meals if you can and bring with you to work and errands and on weekends. These can be quick easy meals. Get a mini cooler for on the go. Try to cut back on all sugar and junk food. Limit Alcohol! Stick to the plan Monday-Friday. Try to eat healthy foods at work and then have a few treat meals on weekends.
YOU CAN HAVE 2 FREE MEALS ON THE WEEKENDS. SIMPLY FIT COOKIES, ACCESS BARS, UNFORGETTABLE DARK CHOCOLATE MAKE A GREAT SWEET TOOTH REPLACEMENT.
6 tips to a better health and living a toxin free life.
#1 Remove toxins from your home-this includes all toxic cleaners, make-up, lotion and bath and body products. Please visit http://www.saferforyourhome.com/
#2 Take an omega supplement-good fat helps to burn/fight fat. Try Melalueca's Cold Water Omega or Phytomega.
#3 Take a fiber supplement. Fiber acts like a toothbrush in your colon. Try Melaleuca fiber drink or bars.
#4 WATER WATER WATER - Melaleuca Sustain- rehydrate
#5 Eat every 2-4 hours clean, organic and low in sugar
#6 Exercise daily
(tips provided by fitness trainer and Executive Director, Brooke Paulin)

My resolutions are to:
To help a minimum of 12 people achieve their goals of working from home and becoming financially free!!!! I'm looking for people to help! www.workathomeunited.com/stephwhaley
lose 25 - 30 lbs this year, 10 of those by March.
To earn an additional $200,000 with my business this year.
To spend more time with my children and God.
To get our new home completed!
To complete my 2012 resolutions!!!!
So let's work together, we can share our resolutions and hold each other accountable.
Just email me at wahmx6@yahoo.com and let's make it happen in 2012!

Spring is here and so is spring cleaning...

2011-05-01T18:40:00.000-07:00

but before you get out the bleach, lysol and other cleaners read this...
"After analyzing 2,983 chemicals used in personal care products, 884 were found to be toxic." National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
Every year 5 to 10 million household poisonings are reported. Many are fatal and most of the victims are children. These poisonings are the result of accidental ingestion of common household substances found in just about every home.
Household chemicals are like a loaded gun. I'm blessed that almost 4 years ago, a good friend loved and cared enough about my family to share the information she had found. Since then, I've been able to protect my children from those harmful chemicals.
"Of chemicals found in the home, 150 have been linked to allergies, birth defects, cancer, and psychological abnormalities." Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Why is it that so many people like myself think our government actually regulates the products we find on store shelves. Five states as of to date have banned products like Tide and Cascade. Other countries have banned Johnson and Johnson yet our government allows a new mom to go buy these products and put these harmful chemicals on our newborn baby.
Personal care products are made to put on your skin, in your hair, or in your mouth. But many ingredients used in personal care products are also toxic and can be either ingested during use like some ingredients in mouthwash and toothpaste or can be easily absorbed through the skin into the bloodstream.
So before starting that spring cleaning...research what you are using and I'm more than happy to help you get any information and decide what to use!
www.livetotalwellness.com/stephwhaley

NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS

2011-01-11T15:47:00.000-08:00

So it is now the 11th of a new year....I can't believe 2010 has come and gone. And as we all know every year we make a new year's resolution and most of us don't even make it through the first month! Most decide to lose weight, improve their financing and reduce their debt, get organized...mine is all of the above, what is yours? What are you doing to resolve your resolutions? Do you need help losing weight or to get out of debt, need a new job? If so, I'd love to help you!
www.workathomeunited.com/stephwhaley
www.livetotalwellness.com/stephwhaley

Don't let 2011 pass you by without improving your life this year!

10 Benefits OF A Home Business

2010-11-18T11:20:00.000-08:00

1) Increased Sales. Sell a product in a different category than your niche. One that is needed by the general public. Everybody is, after all, human. This will increase your sales.

2) Be your own boss. Be free of a strict work schedule. Have more free time to do what you want in your life. Know the pleasure of being financially independent.

3) Working online is pretty easy. It does take a lot of patience and hard work. But it is not difficult. It is different than a “9-5 hour” job. You are not working for money, but rather investing your time. You are building a foundation in which will build you income in your sleep. This is called passive income. Again, it’s not going to be easy unless you work hard and consistently. But if you do, an online business is definitely a great way to invest your time.

4) You can work part time. There is no need to rush things in an online business. All your efforts add up. Remember, it isn’t a job, it is an investment. Imagine a snowball rolling down a mountain of snow as it keeps getting bigger and bigger. You have to push the snowball in the beginning for it to start rolling. You keep pushing the snowball until it gets big enough to roll down on its own. Eventually you don’t need to do much for the snowball to get bigger and bigger. It can roll by itself. This is the same with an online business. If you follow the right track, the money will flow by itself, and you don’t need to put as much effort as you initially did. When the “ball” starts rolling, you can quit your day job.

5) If you work about 2 hours a day to build up a business, you will have a great deal of time to spend with your family, hobbies, and do what you love. More free time is a great benefit of having a home business.

6) Working online is very affordable. There are so many great ways to make money online you don’t have to be rich to start. For example, you can start an affiliate program for free. Or you can start a blog and place ads related to your site for income. The cheap starting costs of a home business make for an amazing opportunity.

7) Become very wealthy! It is possible to make a six figure income working online. That is a lot of money. What better gift of a home business than the mental peace of financial stability? Not only can you become financially stable, you can become rich people!

8) A substantial amount of consumers. When you work online, your target audience could be from places all around the world. You are not bounded by distance. You have consumers world wide! You don’t have to worry about lack of consumers!

9) No previous experience necessary. You don’t need any previous knowledge before you start an online business. Everything you need to know is online and you can learn as you practice. I personally believe it’s not at all difficult to learn. As long as you know the basic of using a computer, you are set. And who doesn’t nowadays?

10) Retire early! If you follow a home business plan and work really hard, you can retire early. Becoming rich online is totally possible. All you have to do is follow a plan, and work at it a little bit everyday. Make sure to give yourself some time to see results. Don’t be discouraged by negative results, especially when you start. Every amount of effort you put in an online business, or investment for that matter, is worth it. The best place you can put your money is into an investment, because an investment builds up to something more than just money. It is more than a job. It is financial freedom.

***now if you are looking for these opportunities please join us at www.workathomeunited.com/stephwhaley

Wipe out the negativity...

2010-10-28T11:42:00.000-07:00

So I've been dealing with a lot of negative people in my life and figuring out the best way to "take out the trash" as I heard on a radio station not to long ago. I think that is so true. Life is too short so why do we spend the majority of it wasting it on people who we know are using us or will turn on us in an instant b/c they can only have one friend at a time. I preach to my kids to help others, don't worry about what anyone else says...stick with the underdog, they need you more and will be more appreciative.

Positive affirmations are so very important! Reading positive books, surrounding yourself with TRUE family and friends, keeping what matters close to you and letting go of the rest. Don't worry about those who are fake or just want you in your life when you can give to them, move on, be happy. Working out is such a great stress releiver. When you get to running, weightlifting, yoga or whatever your workout choice is and you feel those endorphins kicking in you have no other choice but to happy and "take out the trash".

So I challenge you all to find yourself and love yourself as a great friend and my mother told me to do. You will start enjoying life more and realize where you want to be in life and what will make you happy. Life's too short to be miserable your entire life. GO FOR IT! WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO LOSE?

God Bless!
Steph

Sending the kids back to school

2010-07-27T14:08:00.000-07:00

So the summer has flown by once again and the kids go back to school in just a few short weeks. I find myself having a lot of issues letting go. It could possibly be because my first born is going to be a Senior this year and unfortanetely has already move out. Skyler is now 13 and moving up to the junior high and my baby is going into 2nd grade. The years fly by faster and faster.

I know that we as mothers are going crazy trying to make sure everything is done...
do we have school supplies?
What school clothes do they need?
What still fits?
Do we have school shoes?
If need be do we have a sitter lined out for before and after school?
Do we have open house dates?
all shots and paper work done for enrollments?
bus schedule or parent pick up lined out?

So many things to do, we always know it needs done, but yet we wait till the last few weeks to get things done:)

So here's how I can help! My company has some great product bundles to save us time and money that include hand sanitizer and so much more! We can all use time and money savers during this crazy time!

Have fun, enjoy your time with the kiddos and enjoy your peace when they are back in school:)

Bug Sprays with NO DEET!!

2010-07-19T11:22:00.000-07:00

But before you douse yourself in bug spray, take a careful look at the ingredients and make sure it doesn't contain DEET (diethyltoluamide). While DEET may keep mosquitoes away, its safety is questionable, especially for young children and older individuals.

Many of you have written and called asking about Bug spray and Mosquito solutions. One of the most important things to remember when using the Melaleuca products is that they are NOT pesticides and therefore will not stop the varmints from landing on you. They will deter them and greatly reduce the incidence of bites and the reaction that accompanies them. They also do not make you feel like you need to take a shower after you use them. They are enhanced by frequent use and your skin will be healthier because of it. It is also important to note that different body types respond differently to the different formulas. I have had people say that just taking the vitamin has stopped mosquito bites. Do not be afraid to experiment and find your own solution.... then pass it on.

Jody’s Favorite

1-8 oz. Body Satin Lotion 2-4 oz. Renew Bath Oil 12-15 drops T36-C5 Melaleuca oil 1-8 0z Solumel

Blend well and divide up in to small spray bottles (I get them at the dollar store!) Encourage others to apply this to all exposed skin surfaces, being careful not get any in the eyes. This is as an excellent mosquito preventative that’s equally good in preventing deer ticks and flies as well.

If you do get a bite…have your MelaGel handy!

An old time favorite!

2 oz Renew Spa and Bath oil

2 oz SoluMel

1 oz Tough and Tender

20+ drops of T36 C5

With 6-12 oz of water.

Applied frequently with spray bottle

If you are unfortunate enough to get into poison ivy or oak.... be sure and wash the area and your clothes with Melaleuca Naturals liquid soap.... then this is the ONLY time it is appropriate to use Solumel without diluting it.... but it works wonders if sprayed straight on the effected area. It stops the itch and dries it up really fast.

Below you will discover other formulas and solutions that have been shared.

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PAUL’S ULTIMATE ---Mosquito, Black Flies and No See’em Spray.

Sol-U-Mel - 4 ounces

Renew Spa & Bath Oil - 4 ounces

Body Satin - 5 ounces

10 drops of T-36C5 oil

Spray on exposed body skin and mist over entire body.

Keep in mind, shampooing with Melaleuca’s Natural or Herbal Shampoo and using Sun-Shades sun block also affords insect repellent protection.

Mosquito Repellent for Babies & Children

Sol-U-Mel - 3 ounces

5 Drops of T36-C5 Melaleuca oil

Water S to 16 ounces

you can spray this on their skin, clothes and holders.

Bug and Fly Control Spray

Sol-U-Mel - 2 ounces

T36C5 - 5 drops

Tough Tender - 1 teaspoonful

Water S to 16 ounces

Spray around doors, on screens, on trees and garbage cans etc.

Fly Control for Animals

Tough Tender - 1 teaspoonful

Spa & Bath Oil - 1 teaspoonful

T36C5 - 10 drops (Horses and larger animals 20 drops.)

Water S to 16 ounces

Spray animal daily carefully avoiding face and eyes.

Spray for Aphids, Spider Mites and Fungus on Roses and Other Plants

Nature’s Cleanse - 2 teaspoonfuls

Water S to 16 ounces

Spray on plants daily as needed. Safe for aquatic plants and it won't harm fish.

Ant Repellant

Spray undiluted Pre-Spot to all areas.

Disinfectant and Odor Eliminating Spray

Sol-U-Mel - 4 ounces

Water S to 16 ounces

Spray tables and chairs in fast food restaurants; spray rental cars; spray air conditioners, pillows, blankets, bathrooms in hotels; spray toilets in public restrooms. Very effective in the basement areas. Remember Bleach is extremely toxic to all, especially young children and those with respatory issues. Bleach does not kill mold or mildew.

Fruit and Vegetable Wash

Tough n’ Tender - 1 teaspoonful

Water to 16 ounces

Use this concentration to wash fruits and vegetables; rinse before serving. Or let vegetables set for 10 minutes in a sink full of water with 1 teaspoonful of Tough’N Tender. Place them on the sink strainer and rinse before serving or refrigerating.

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DON'T GET BUGGED!

Summer is here...and so are the gnats, the mosquitoes, the flies, and the

bees.

Here's your SAFE & EFFECTIVE Melaleuca solution....

Repellent...

Mix two caps Sol-U-Mel with 10 to 15 drops T36-C5

Pure Melaleuca oil into 16 oz spray bottle.

OR

PreSpot is also a great repellent lotion.

For Bites....

Use Mel-a-Gel First Aid gel on bites, especially if they have

already been scratched at from itching.

For further relief, use Renew Problem Skin Lotion.

End the Itch....

Use DermaCort to take the sting out of poison ivy, hives, and rashes.

Spray fruit trees, shrubs, plants, grass, etc. with 1 to 5 solution of

Sol-U-Mel. It wipes out the aphids, ants, and all other bugs that you don't

want eating at your garden.

AND ...have musty areas in the garden or lawn where mushrooms crop up? or mildew, moldy areas around the foundation of your house? ...spray it out with the same 1 to 5 Sol-U-Mel solution!

WHAT TO DRINK WHEN WORKING OUT

2010-05-22T08:37:00.000-07:00

SUSTAIN SPORT-PERFORMANCE HYDRATION

Water is great at keeping you hydrated during short exercise periods. But when you’re really pushing it, water just doesn’t give you what you need- critical electrolytes. Minerals like calcium, sodium, magnesium and potassium are known electrolytes. These minerals are responsible for regulating the electrical charge and flow across cell membranes.

SUSTAIN SPORTcontains a proprietary electrolyte complex of calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium. These four electrolytes:

• rehydrate your cells

• maximize muscle performance

• help convert carbohydrates into energy

• minimize muscle tissue breakdown

Grocery store name brand products like Gatorade and Powerade only contain two electrolytes. They also contain large amounts of simple sugars such as dextrose and corn syrup. These syrupy, sweet mixtures lead to blood sugar spikes and unsustained energy. With its exclusive blend of fructose and ribose, SUSTAIN SPORT ensures proper rehydration, reduced muscle fatigue, and a steady energy source without radical blood sugar high and lows.

SUSTAIN SPORT contains only 30 calories per serving- that’s ¼ the calories of Gatorade. SUSTAIN SPORT also has natural Vitamin E, Vitamin C and 100% of the Daily Value of Vitamin B12 for even more energy.

I prefer the Berry flavor, but my kids LOVE the Lemon...tastes just like a glass of lemonade. Olympic athletes use the Sustain and with my children striving to be professional athletes, I wanted the best for them!

Think I'll go make a lemon one now...perfect to drink on a warm day when cleaning house. Have a great day everyone!

Training for 5K

2010-05-20T08:48:00.000-07:00

So my mom has inspired me to run a 5k, maybe even more. My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer in March of 2009 and although she is in remission and doing great, I still want to run the Susan G. Komen in St. Louis in honor of both her and my Grandmother next month. My mom is a great inspiration, she will be 50 this year and in the best shape of her life. She's running 9.5 miles a day at least 3 times a week and plans to hit 10 miles by July 11th...her 50th b-day, which I know she will do. She is a great motivator and looking at running a marathon...my goal is to catch up and run a marathon with her. So I really need to step up and train so that I'm ready. I started a few months ago but was not conistent. So we've joined the gym back up so I have no excuses not to run in the dreaded rain that seems to be never ending. I'm on my 2nd week of the Couch to 5K program and changing my diet. It's amazing...eating clean you feel so much better. I'm taking my Vitality Vitamins with Oligo, which are a tremendous part in every day life with keeping up with a house, kids, work and full time college courses while training as well. I'm doing lots of research on making sure we stay healthy so I'll continue to share my information with everyone. So today is a non-running day, think maybe I'll do some laps in the pool with the kids this evening or something fun:) Hope you all have a prosperous and healthy eating day:)

6 Tips for Changing Habits

2010-05-18T11:26:00.000-07:00

***I got this from another member of our company and thought I'd share since we are researching and working to be healthier....hope you all enjoy.

1. Become aware of the habit: Awareness is crucial for breaking bad habits, if you're not aware, then nothing can change. Noticing that you do something regularly that you may want to change is the beginning of the process for changing habits. Your habit may also be affecting others in a negative way which may give you additional impetus for changing it (smoking is a good example).
2. Changing is a matter of making a decision: Sometimes you will be willing to decide to change a habit and sometimes you won't. If you have a health problem, it's a good idea to look at any resistance you may have to changing your habits. Eating or drinking the wrong things can have serious consequences which may drive you to think about changing. Once you've made the decision to change, your direction becomes clear.
3. Make a commitment to change: Here's the hard part of changing habits - making a commitment. That means, you will do whatever it takes to let go of your old behavior and to introduce new behaviors that serve you better. You've looked at your old habit and you now see that it's time to do something different.
4. Continue to take daily action: Habits are with you every minute of every day, even when you aren't thinking about them or doing them. This is because when you're not thinking, when the time comes, you will act out your old habit unless you have vowed to take consistent daily action to change. The best way to do this is one hour or one day at a time rather than thinking about all the days you will have to be different. Often, not smoking just this one cigarette is possible and reasonable, while not smoking for the rest of your life may send you straight to your pack of cigarettes! You may find that simply stopping the old habit is easier than letting go gradually or vice versa.Every time you take another step toward breaking the habit, give yourself a small reward. As you take your daily actions to your new habit, remember that consistency is critical. Taking an occasional action will not work.
5. Try a healthier substitute for the old habit. Sometimes it's easier to substitute something else for the old habit instead of trying to get rid of it entirely. Of ten, you may find you're attached to the process involved in the habit. For example, I love having a warm drink in the morning so I substituted tea (a type I really like) for coffee. That way, I still got my warm satisfying drink. Here are some more examples: Herbal tea instead of coffee, a mouth spray or chewing gum instead of smoking, raw fruit instead of candy, lemonade made with fresh lemons and lo-cal sweetener rather than soda.
6. Don't give up: As you go through these steps, you may find yourself wondering whether all this effort is worth it. You may think that changing habits is too hard or that you don't have the strength to change. In this case, you're just coming up against resistance, which is often called the "comfort zone".

About me

2010-05-18T11:17:00.000-07:00

I'm a SAHM of 6 kids. I worked in Corporate America as a Loan Officer for years before finding a way to come home full time with my kids. We have 5 boys and my baby is a girl. I'm new to blogging and looking forward to talking with everyone. We are in the process of building a new home and have just joined a family gym to make sure we are all getting our exercise:) My husband and I love doing things with the kids and taking them on Caribbean vacations. We went "green" almost 3 years ago after our daughter was suffering from severe eczema for years and her prescription was causing cancer in small children. At the same time, my son who was 10 at the time was going in for ear surgery due to 40% of hearing loss, that we've linked to our household cleaners and children's shampoo. I love helping other families go green as well.

Quote of the day: "Chase your dreams"