EVENTS

Change What You Drink – Lose 5 lbs!

February 3rd, 2010

Water Retention Weight Gain

WATER RETENTION is not a good thing, despite what camels may tell you. In a recently published health report it was noted that most people can retain up to 5 pounds of “hidden” water weight, with some participants showing retention as high as 8-10 pounds. The cause of this is often attributed to our modern-day high sodium diets which can have an adverse effect on liver and kidney function.

THE SOLUTION: Effective hydration. Properly hydrating the body is the quickest, healthiest way to eliminate water retention. But don’t be fooled, just because it’s wet doesn’t mean it will hydrate you. Only True Source’s Aqua-e is scientifically proven to eliminate water retention through intra-cellular hydration. Drink 20 oz. or more of Aqua-e daily to stay lean and fit!

Other benefits of AQUA-E Fitness Water include:

- Speed fat metabolization

- Increase energy production

- Enhance mental focus

- Speed muscle and joint recovery

The American Dream: Becoming Better

January 7th, 2010

Set Fitness GoalsAre you making any new years resolutions this year? Most resolutions are made early on January 1st and broken by January 2nd. Why do most new years resolutions fail? Because they’re based on wishful thinking rather than commitment. So does this mean you should forget about New Year’s resolutions altogether? Only if you are 100% resolved and content with every aspect of your life (and if this is the case, please let me in on your little secret so I don’t have to blog about new years resolutions anymore). The reality is that all of us have things in our lives we need to change, and the post-holiday season is a great time to view the past year with objectivity to see what we need to do with our lives in order to feel happier, more successful, and more fulfilled.

We are a health and nutrition company, so naturally we believe everyone should set at least one goal related to improving their health and well being. Here are 7 tips proven to help you succeed at your 2010 goals:

1. Make long term goals, but plan on keeping them in shorter steps. If you want to lose 25 pounds, set your goal for 5 pounds a month. Don’t plan on running a marathon in a month. Set your goal to be able to run 4 full blocks without stopping by the end of 2 weeks.

2. Set goals that are reasonable. Goals that are unreasonable set you up to fail because they are precieved as unattainable. Set small goals for big rewards then stick to them.

3. Be specific. For example, instead of telling yourself ‘I want to lose weight this year’, tell yourself  ‘I want to lose 25 lbs. in 5 months so I can get back to my ideal weight’.

4. Write your goals down. When you put them down in black and white you’ll have something to refer to later. For those of you can’t seem to remember how to use a pen and paper, program your goals into your phone or PDA with a regular reminder. Psychologists say that keeping a record of what you’ve done makes it more likely you’ll stick to your regimen.

5. Come up with a plan for how you you will implement your goals. For example; ‘To lose 25 lbs. I’m going to swim three times a week and cut 200 calories a day from my dietary intake’.

6. Set deadlines. Having deadlines will keep you engaged in following through with your commitments.

7. Get support. Talk to someone about your goals (friends, family or a professional such as a psychologist or counselor). If they’re aware of your goals, they’re likely to be supportive and help you stay on track when you’re struggling. It helps to have a friend who’s made similar goals so you can support each other and get fit together.

Have a happy and healthy New Year in 2010!

Put Down That Can

November 20th, 2009

Put Down That Soda - Drink Health WaterSoda has become the “four-letter word” of the beverage industry. Of all the drinks on the market, soda probably has the worst reputation, and for good reason. Science and medical research have linked an increase in Americans’ intake of soda with a variety of health problems, including: increased body weight, increased risk for diabetes, decreased organ function, weak bones, tooth decay, and child behavioral problems.

Some experts call soda “liquid candy” and they refer to our overindulgence of these beverages as “America’s other drinking problem.” We at True Source acknowledge just how delicious and refreshing an ice-cold can of our favorite soda may be, but we also acknowledge the unhealthy and addictive ingredients these beverages contain that affect how we live day-to-day. If not for yourself, consider these statistics for your children:

  • Every day for a typical 2-year-old, carbonated soda pop provides more added sugar than cookies, candies and ice cream combined.
  • 56% of 8-year-olds down soda every day.
  • 1/3 of teenage boys drink at least 3 cans of soda pop per day.
  • 60% of all public and private middle schools and high schools sell soda pop to students.

Here are  a few ideas for putting down that can:

  • Drink more AQUA-E. Carry it with you, and drink it all day long. This will help your body purge your soda cravings in a matter of days.
  • Rethink mealtime drinks. Drink water or milk (skim or 1%) at meals and snack times.
  • Make it special. Save soda, lemonade, Kool-Aid, and punch for special occasions — no more than once or twice per week. If you’re used to drinking regular soda, switch to diet soda.
  • Watch the juice. Drink 100% fruit juice, but limit yourself to one small (4 to 6 ounces) glass or juice box a day. Or, eat a piece of fruit instead. You’ll get more nutrients, and feel more satisfied.

Hydration: The Arthritis Cure

October 29th, 2009

Hydration A Cure For Arthritis Pain

No condition has the ability to impair our quality of life more severely as we age than Arthritis. It limits basic functions, inflicts pain, leads to inactivity and other health problems, and can rob our lives of fulfillment and longevity. Unfortunately, most arthritis sufferers today turn to the medical profession, whose treatments are far less than ideal and can often cause additional health problems. For instance, when doctors treat arthritis with painkillers they put their patients at risk for developing serious side effects.

Health officials predict an epidemic of osteoarthritis within the next two decades as the Baby-Boomer generation continues to age. The Arthritis Foundation has warned that “as the leading edge of the baby-boom generation enters the prime years for arthritis, a quantum leap will take place as the number of people affected surges and the impact on individuals and the nation’s health grows dramatically.”

One of the most significant causes of Arthritis is chronic dehydration. Rheumatoid Arthritis in particular, results from a complex process in which dehydration plays a major role. For example, the cartilage in our joints serve as necessary padding ensuring that the joints don’t rub against each other while in motion. Rheumatoid Arthritis reduces the cartilage in joints, thereby leading to additional physical problems. Cartilage is mostly water, so dehydration, even in mild forms can start to diminish the amount and effectiveness of joint cartilage. When this occurs, sensors within the cartilage desperately try to compensate for the reduction in water by pulling extra water from the blood system. The result is a secretion of hormones in the joints, which are meant to repair and replace cartilage but ultimately lead to more damage.

Effective hydration on a cellular level can eliminate much, if not all of the pain associated with arthritis. True Source’s Aqua-e is an all natural, medicinal-grade water additive that increases cellular hydration up to 600%. It increases hydration by effectively lowering the surface tension of water, transporting oxygen and nutrients more efficiently, flushing the body’s individual cells of toxins, and guarding against future cell damage, which is at the root of every chronic degenerative disease. Scientific studies have shown that Aqua-e demonstrates measurable results in pain and swelling reduction, and increases mobility in Arthritis sufferers.

Drink more water, but not just any water, drink Aqua-e for optimal hydration of your body’s cells. Remember that prevention is much better than treatment.

5 Skills To Master Your True Source Business

October 28th, 2009

Keys To Network Marketing Success1. Learning

Invest in your own personal development, and learn how to share your True Source business with confidence and enthusiasm (these are two of the most attractive qualities a person can have). Remember that if you’re not excited about your business, no one else will be. Invest time into learning everything about your True Source products and business. Become an expert.

2. Marketing

Focus on learning as much as possible about your target market (i.e. how to reach them, why they should buy from you) before you focus on finding customers for your products. How you get your product into the hands of willing buyers will depend as much on your preferences as it will on those of your customers. How you keep your customers coming back for more will depend on the quality of your products, and this is what gives you an edge in your True Source business. Discover and master the techniques that work for you and you will make them seem easy, even if others find them to be difficult.

TIP:  Follow one, clearly defined and effective marketing system and be slow to change it. Focus your energy on mastering the various components of the system you use rather than constantly looking for new ways. Become a master of the system first, then as you begin to branch out and look for new ways to reach your market, focus on ways that will add value to a system that you have already mastered.

3. Recruiting

More network marketing dreams have been crushed under this principle than under any other. Recruiting can be easy and rewarding, but only when it is done right. Contrary to what some choose to believe, recruiting is about building value within relationships, not taking value away. When recruiting is done right it can empower those who are close to you to reach their highest financial goals and achieve incredible success. What greater reward can one ask for than this? Remember that mastering the skill of recruiting builds win-win relationships.

TIP:  Knowing how to pick the right people is just as critical as knowing how to recruit them. If you invest your valuable time in working with negative, unmotivated people, they will drag you down and take time away from those who are willing and ready to join. Learn what to look for in others and how to find it, and the process can be fun and very rewarding. Remember that the people you are looking for are those who are capable of willingly and enthusiastically visualizing their own success and have a genuine desire to work together with you.

4. Serving

This is an effective principle for both customer service and team building. As a True Source team member, you have an extreme advantage over other representatives. You have a system that uses a revolutionary product line coupled with a pay-plan that pays up to 50% higher than other companies. These key features to your business can offer significant increases in customer and team member retention, and will therefore provide a much stronger foundation for your success. Service is the art of caring about people and sharing the personal results of your True Source business with others is an ideal way to serve them. Remember that you aren’t asking for anything from people, you are offering something of extreme value to them: greater health and financial freedom! Be willing to invest time and money in mastering this skill and you will foster a level of integrity that can be recognized and trusted.

5. Coaching

You begin as a student, but soon you must transform into a business coach; teaching, inspiring and empowering your team members to develop the skills necessary for their success, and yours. A coach’s greatest reward comes from watching someone excel beyond their own expectations, and these types of opportunities abound in network marketing. Master the skill of coaching and your success will have no limits.

These 5 high-payoff skills are not difficult to learn, nor are they difficult to master; In fact, practice is all that is required. Be willing to master these 5 skills and apply them to your True Source business and nothing will stand in the way of your success.

Your Health: A Small Investment That Yields Big Returns

October 9th, 2009

Save Money on Health Care

With the world economy still on life support, where can Americans turn for savings they can depend on? They can and should turn to their health.

The benefits of preventative care are immense, contributing to both a higher quality of life and higher cost savings. A recent study found that the return on investment for wellness and prevention is about $3 for every $1 spent over a three to five year period. Another study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed that up to 70% of American’s health care costs are preventable1. With high levels of uncertainty undermining the infrastructure of our health-care system and the cost of care spiraling out of control, it is clear that each of us – regardless of economic status – would be wise to invest our time and money in preventative health measures

Prevention comes through proper diet and exercise, which is key to maintaining a healthy and balanced life. In fact, what we eat may be able to save more than just our lives, it may also be the solution to saving our health-care system. A recent debate argues that the high cost of health-care is due to the system itself being broken. This may be a contributor in part, but the bigger picture suggests that significant reformation of the U.S. health-care system comes from the individual members of our society choosing to eat right and exercise, rather than sit home and watch TV. This simple decision can have have far-reaching results, and if each of us do our part we will not only enjoy longer, happier lives, we will release the burden in the U.S. of healthy people subsidizing care for everyone else.

If you need help getting on track and improving your health, look to True Source’s product line which offers a complete, all-natural solution to your health in three convenient products. Browse our website to learn more: www.gettrue.net/products.

1Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Report released May 21, 2009

Azeala Now With Quercetin – “A Major Breakthrough In Nutrition”

September 18th, 2009

Fit Man doing Pull-upsA recent study conducted at the University of South Carolina discovered that Quercetin (a powerful antioxidant/anti-inflammatory compound found in fruits and vegetables) significantly boosts endurance capacity and maximal oxygen capacity (VO2max) in active men and women. Quercetin (found in the skins of red apples, red onions, berries and grapes) has an exceptional ability to fight fatigue and contains a variety of health properties ideally suited for athletes and soldiers whose energy and performance are tested to the extreme. In addition, Quercetin may also be a great fit for average adults who find themselves battling chronic fatigue and stress (isn’t that all of us these days?).

While there’s no magic pill to make people get up and move, or to take the place of regular exercise, Quercetin may be important in relieving the fatigue that keeps many of us sedentary and in providing some of the benefits of exercise. Dr. Mark Davis, lead author for the International Journal of Sports Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism said “We believe that this could be a major breakthrough in nutrition.”

Our Azeala formula is new-and-improved and now includes Quercetin as an essential ingredient, ensuring a maximum boost of natural energy to give you the edge you need for your active lifestyle.

Topical Treatments vs. The Inner Terrain

September 8th, 2009

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“The food you eat today is walking and talking tomorrow.” – Jack LaLanne

The evidence has been staring each of us in the face for decades: eating healthy will help us look better, feel better, give us more energy, prevent disease, and add years to our lives. So why don’t more of us do it? Because we lack the belief. Our modern society chooses instead to put their trust in the thousands of cosmetic products and procedures that offer instant gratification through visual and emotional results; these are powerful contenders, and products that have a legitimate place in many of our lives. However, many of these products offer only temporary fixes and can even do damage to our bodies and our health over the long-term. Getting proper nutrition is the alternative, and a much better one at that as evidenced by years of scientific data.

By focusing on the body’s inner terrain first, you can refine and enhance how you feel on the inside, which will eventually translate to the outside. This approach will produce natural, lasting results rather than quick fixes. Similar to other cosmetic products, the visual and emotional results will come, but at a slower rate. Here is the trade-off:  quick and short-lived vs. healthy and enduring.  Keep your nutritional intake high and don’t get discouraged; be patient and the benefits will come. And after they do you will LOVE how you look and feel!

Enhance Your Daily Exercise With Azeala

September 3rd, 2009

Man Jogging in NYCA new study completed at the Pennington Research Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana shows that only 70 minutes of exercise per week  can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, anxiety, depression, diabetes and many other conditions. This is evidence that small steps show big results! Remarkably, the study suggests that just 10 minutes a day will improve your quality of life. Doctors concede that these short bouts of exercise can also effect the way our bodies metabolize sugar for up to 72 hours. For some, this is a very big deal. This is not to suggest that weight will drop dramatically, but it does suggest that small amounts of exercise can help you look and feel better. As activity increases, the results will be more evident.

Taking Azeala for fitness energy in conjunction with your exercise routine will help maximize your results. It assists the body by boosting physical energy and endurance in the muscles, mobilizing fat, and strengthening the metabolism. Visit our store to pick up a box of this amazing product!

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The Network Marketing Difference – How You Can THRIVE With True Source

September 1st, 2009

True Source Network MarketingWith over 15 million network marketing distributors in the U.S. alone, and over 100 million worldwide, most people would agree that the industry opportunity for earning extra income and in many cases, creating wealth, is extremely enticing. For some participants, network marketing can become a financial dream. But for others, it is the failed result of a series of letdowns and discouragements. So what separates the good experiences from the bad ones?

EDUCATION

Network marketing success stems from 4 main pillars: 1) knowing how to pick the right company 2) knowing how to pick the right products 3) knowing how to pick the right compensation plan, and 4) getting the proper training in order to understand how to effectively DO the business.

THE TRUE SOURCE ADVANTAGE

Participants who are successful in picking the right company and who are effective in promoting their businesses collect paychecks – plain and simple. But what does it take to earn a significant income in network marketing? With many companies, it can mean the arduous task of recruiting entire countries. But for companies like True Source, whose compensation plans are specifically designed to benefit the representative first, then the company (not the other way around), it can mean growth, success and high earnings in your network marketing business from the very beginning.

The True Source Advantage offers significant earnings to both part-time and full-time representatives. And the impact of our products results in a much lower drop-out rate, offering you a solid platform of residual income to build your business on.

Here are a few reasons why other companies and their compensation plans do not work for the average network marketer:

  1. Leaders (full-timers) are rewarded at the expense of the part-timers.
  2. High dropout rates (the industry average for active down-line retention is below 15%).
  3. Most plans do not favor the part-timer, participants must be full-time to make the business work (the average network marketing experience goes something like this: part-timers recruit an average of 2.7 people total, collect little or no income, get frustrated, then eventually drop out).
  4. Part-time distributors represent over 90% of all network marketers, yet they collect only 10% of the total commissions.
  5. Your work ends up benefiting the company, instead of you.

Why Our Compensation Plan Thrives

  1. “Distributor-friendly” – puts the money within the reach of the part-timer.
  2. Statistic: Compressed Plans (like the one True Source uses) are currently experiencing over 300% increase in retention, with the chance of part-timers earning a solid, positive residual cash-flow of 40-50% higher.
  3. Favors the “grass-roots” distributor (break-even with only a few distributors).
  4. Payouts are based on practical use of product, not overstock volume.
  5. Can make money fast without a large down-line (make more money with less people in your organization).

Network Marketing can be a dream come true, when it’s done right. No other industry can provide you with such dynamic earning potential. The proven system of promoting legitimate products through personal and business networks is one of the most effective ways of building real wealth that exists today. Just remember to be smart, do your due diligence on the company you choose (which we hope will be ours), and have fun! This industry is exciting, and can be extremely rewarding as long as you begin with a proper foundation. Once you have a solid platform to build upon, the sky is the limit for your future earning potential! So get out there and make it happen!

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