Getting fit in 2012

So it is a new calendar year and everyone is setting goals and resolutions. I’ve been working on my goals and resolutions for months. With completing school for Massage Therapy I am now looking at more training, gaining experience and I’ve had the pleasure of meeting some other Massage Therapists who have shared great advice and business tips with me. I am continuing to learn the benefits of networking online and offline. So you will continue to see me on Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter (my favorite hang outs), I also plan to attend some Meet-up groups this year. My latest Twitter handle I have to stay in contact with clients is @massagesbymarge. I am ready with my massage table and chair. If you want to reach me I check my Facebook and Twitter regularly along with my office number – 708-575-3968. I am making myself available as a mobile wellness spa with my massage therapy and my ZYTO Compass scan. Many people are loving their scan reports to help them get on their healthy programs for the new year.

I will be starting my 90 day colon cleanse soon, as I gather all the products needed. One of my goals is to get fit and drop the extra pounds. I have joined Curves in Blue Island, Illinois and I love the atmosphere. It is so warm and cozy and everyone is very friendly. The Tuesday evening Zumba classes are LIVE with E’a my Zumba instructor. Checkout her youtube channel and you will see what I mean. Zumba is so much fun and it’s sexy. You forget you are working out and you just get into the music and have a good time.

Continue to stop by my blog for health updates. If you are starting your colon cleansing and fitness programs please share your results with me. I know many others are getting healthy and fit with me.

Check my blog weekly for updated Holistic Health and Spa Treatment articles. Here’s my latest Spa Treatment articles from Examiner.com:
A new popular procedure that freezes the fat off

Spa Treatments gone wrong from 2011

Celebrity anti-aging, health and beauty tips from 2011

Make it a GREAT WEEK!!!

Cupping actually has many benefits and is an ancient treatment. LisaRaye got this holistic treatment to help rid cellulite and for a butt lift. Read my full Examiner.com article about LisaRaye by clicking on the headline below. Also read about some health tips for longevity and endurance for athletes. I wrote this article with Derrick Rose, an amazing point guard for the Chicago Bulls. I hope his career will last for many years. He is so “raw” (as my young sons always say.) The article shares tips for long, healthy career and how one pro athlete, Steve Nash of the Phoenix Suns has follow this lifestyle.

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Actress LisaRaye gets a holistic butt lift on her new reality show

Health tips to maintain stamina and longevity for athletes like Derrick Rose

Noni, Acai, Goji berry and Mangosteen

January is moving fast but I always stop to marvel at the wondrous works of the Lord, including the super foods he created for us, with all their healing benefits. I recently wrote an Examiner.com article about these super foods, Açai, Goji berry, Mangosteen and Noni plus Nature Sunshine is running a special this week on some more amazing herbs, Pau d’ Arco and Kelp.

First let’s talk about Pau d’ Arco, found in South America, a tree that grows as tall as 30 meters and known as “taheebo.” Fungus never grows on these trees. Pau d’Arco is known to treat a wide range of conditions, including pain, arthritis, inflammation of the prostate gland (prostatitis), fever, dysentery, boils and ulcers, and various cancers. It is also good to fight parasitic diseases.
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Now Kelp, a plant that is rich in vitamins, minerals and nutrients. It grows in underwater “forests” (kelp forests) in shallow oceans.
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See all specials with Nature Sunshine this week HERE

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Here is my article on:

The world’s most powerful super foods

If you walk into most health food stores in the Chicago area you will find bottles of purple juices promoted to be amazing super foods. When you go online you can read ads about amazing power berries that help you to loose weight and give you tons of energy. What are these power fruits and how are they beneficial for your health?
Let’s take a look at the world’s best-known super foods and why they are so good for us. These God given fruits from around the world are truly a blessing for us.

READ FULL ARTICLE HERE
See more of my recent Chicago Holistic Examiner articles on:

Chicago, belly fat can be dangerous: Learn ways to lose it

Join the mayor of Newark and lose weight for the new year

The wonders of noni juice

It is the count down to the 2011 Miss America pageant with the new crowning of the next Miss America and the new representative for a great line of make-up and skin care Artistry!
See all they have to offer at www.amway.com/margwright

Make it a great week!

Sammy, my walking partner

My birthday is September 24th and I will be 49 years old. This gives me 13 months to drop the extra pounds I have picked up over the past several years and be able to go into my 50s at a healthy weight. I have to do this for myself. I am tired of the extra weight I am carrying and I know my metabolism is only going to slow down more, as I get older and go into menopause. I have to become more active, watch my diet closely and most importantly stick to the plan.

I am also in school now for Clinical Massage Therapy and would love to have some extra pounds off in 8 more months when I graduate from this program and seek a position as a Massage Therapist.  The good news is that I have a workout partner that I feel obligated to work with, my dog Sammy. I have been walking with him for the past week and he came to my room this morning, peeking in to see if I was going stick with my routine and take that brisk walk. It made me get up and take that walk. Having a pet can help you stick with a good walking routine. Walking is also great because it doesn’t cost you anything, so I think I can afford that workout plan.

Great Weight loss Supplement program

By the end of the month I should have my weight loss supplements and will start a program I am very excited to try.

NUTRILITE® Weight-loss Bundle

After doing some research I found an amazing program that includes a month long supply of 5 great supplements that include a dietary Supplement that has Green Tea Extract, which increases metabolism, Yerba Maté Extract which is a brain booster and improves your mood. (I need that!) Plus more carb blockers, Rhodiola, CLA and another supplement called Glucose Health, which is a blend of trace minerals and herbs to help break down starches and simple sugars.

After reviewing this program I know it is excellent, affordable and it is just a matter of sticking with the program and exercise to get results.

I posted this blog to MAKE me feel even more obligated to stick with my plan and if anyone else is interested in joining me leave me a COMMENT on my blog or email (momsherbs@gmail.com). It would be fun to develop a Weight Loss Support group. I will be posting updates on my progress.

Checkout the weight loss program – NUTRILITE® Weight-loss Bundle

JOIN ME!!!

Read my latest EXAMINER articles on the new and improved EXAMINER.COM:

Stephanie Jordan signs her latest health book at Borders the end of August

Get that regular brisk walk in to fight the bulge and live healthy

Stop by my NSP site for weekly specials and view my new Amway site for additional great products.

Have a great week!

I also posted articles on Chicago’s food deserts at is link to health issues and how it is being dealt with and Janet Jackson’s talk on a ‘tell-all’ book she will be releasing on her battle with weight management.

Read all the recent articles at: Chicago Holistic Examiner

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Don’t forget to check for the weekly specials Nature Sunshine runs each week.
This week B-Complex is on special.
Go to this link to take advantage of the specials:
http://www.mynsp.com/motherknowsbest

Have a great week!

For Education Week Nature Sunshine presents a new product that has all the things people are looking for in an energy drink plus it is very beneficial for you.

Solstic Energy

Some of the benefits include:

• Helps reduce physical fatigue.
• Increases mental clarity and focus.
• Helps the body mobilize fat stores to be used

Try this great drink at Mom’s Online Health Store

Read my latest Examiner.com article on spots to educate yourself in Holistic Health

Home study of Holistic Health

Nature Sunshine offers products that helps boosts metabolism that’s safe and effective:

- MetoboMax Free

- MetoboMax Plus

- Collatrim

Find these products at my online store: http://www.mynsp.com/motherknowsbest

Read my latest article at:

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Ways to avoid weight gain after menopause

Checkout this article:

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5 Hot Workout Trends to do in Chicago

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Also, Fitness Pro Carol Dunlop’s radio show Fit4Life Radio shared some great tips to stay motivated. I know you will want to try these tips to stay motivated with your fitness routine.

Motivation, Will Power and Determination

LISTEN HERE

Thai Go is a great power juice to help balance blood sugar level.

As the Chicago Holistic Examiner for Examiner.com I try to share information to help people live healthier lifestyles and rid or avoid diseases and disorders.
This week I posted an article with a list of suggested supplements to help people with Diabetes. This is a list Dr. Becker of the TV show “Your Health” shared recently. He is a doctor that truly believes in natural supplements to improve your health and help you to avoid prescription drugs or at least only have to take a minimum amount.

Read this article and share with someone you know who has diabetes.

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Supplements and lifestyle habits to help with Diabetes

Enjoy other articles in this column Chicago Holistic Examiner including:

Living healthy during tight economic times

11 year old girl diagnosed her own diabetes

Angie Stone: The face of diabetes

Dr. Ian Smith sat down with members of a congregation from a church in Ohio that had several members with diabetes. He pointed out that African-Americans are twice as likely to die from diabetes. The fitness expert Bob Greene did a diabetes boot camp with the church ladies showing how much hidden white sugars people eat regularly with a diet that includes sodas, ranch dressing and donuts. Things like sodas can increase the risk of diabetes by 83% Dr. Oz stated. Dr. Oz says cut out the white stuff, like white flour, white sugar and white salt.

Fitness expert Bob Greene says things like strength training 3 times a week will help battle diabetes. He has a website called www.thebestlife.com with great tips.

Dr. Ian Smith of the 50 million pounds weight loss challenge says 6 million Americans don’t even know they have diabetes but he stated with passion that people shouldn’t wait til it is a crisis situation to do something about your health. Change over to better eating habits, exercise and weight loss now! Graduate of Harvard College, Dr. Ian admits he comes from a traditional background of eating the high fat, fried foods diet like most African-Americans and changed over. Dr. Smith is also the author of six books, the #1 New York Times Bestseller Extreme Fat Smash Diet, the #1 New York Times Bestseller The Fat Smash Diet, the New York Times Bestseller The 4 Day Diet, the critically acclaimed The Blackbird Papers (2005 BCALA fiction Honor Book Award winner), Dr. Ian Smith’s Guide to Medical Websites, and The Take-Control Diet.

Oprah’s chef came out looking so great after changing over to a healthier diet and had lost over 50 pounds. He was diagnosed with diabetes and said both his parents had diabetes so he was considered and made some changes in his life.

Dr. Oz reminded everyone the importance of loosing the belly fat. Measure your waistline and make sure you are not over the unhealthy measurements.

Join my fan page on facebook to get more tips on healthy recipes and to continue to stay abreast to health in the news headlines.

You can learn a little more about your herbalist Marguerite Wright by listening to an interview I did recently with Dr. Daisy on her Healthy Tips podcast.

Check out the interview HERE