A Wrinkle in Time

A Wrinkle in Time

As we age, our skin's cells do not have as rapid a turnover as they did when we were younger. With this slower cell replacement, our skin may start to have dullness to it and the texture may appear different. The collagen and elastin fibers that provide the supporting structure for the skin start to weaken and unravel so that the skin's elasticity diminishes. All of these changes are compounded by gravity, which may result in fine lines, wrinkles, droopy eyelids and jowls.

Although the sun causes most skin damage attributed to premature aging, even people who avoid the sun will notice changes occurring. The good news is... with good skincare and the availability of high quality skincare products, you can keep your skin vitalized.

Here are some important tips to remember. To look good on the outside, you have to take care of yourself on the inside. Remember the following:

• Drink plenty of water.
• Take care of your face and neck...but, don't forget the rest of your body! Use moisturizing body wash and lotions to help keep your skin glowing.
• Get plenty of rest.
• Protect with sunscreen before going out in the sun to help protect your skin from the sun's harmful rays - the number one cause of premature aging. Use products that have a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 15 or higher.
• Avoid tanning beds. Get with the times... If you can't resist that "just off the beach" glow, try a sunless tanning product. Today, you have many options, whether you're looking for just a blush of color or a bronzed look overall.
• Check your skin often for sighs of skin cancer. If you see changes, call your doctor right away. (For danger signs, see www.speakingofwomenshealth.com)
• Eat a balanced diet and exercise regularly.
• Stop smoking. It is known that smoking is damaging to delicate skin, especially around the mouth and eyes.
• Choose products that are specially-formulated to work best for your skin type. Today's skincare products and cosmetics can be found for normal, dry, oily or sensitive skin; but, that's not all! Choose from anti-aging products that minimize p9ores and hypoallergenic for sensitive skin.
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Beauty is More Than Skin Deep

Beauty is More Than Skin Deep
This is a phrase that everyone has heard and it's true. But, did you know that your skin is the body's largest organ? It comprises 15-20 % or your total weight. As the largest organ that everyone can see, it's important that it is taken care of properly.

Your skin is more than an outer shell; it's an indicator of the state of your health and reveals the story of your life. Your skin speaks volumes.

The skin provides the following:

Protection - The skin serves as a barrier from infection, pollution, trauma and the elements.

Hydratrion - Skin locks in the body's moisture. This is why you are advised to apply moisturizer after you bathe or wash your face, while your skin is still damp.

Regulation of Body Temperature - A considerable amount of heat is lost through the skin. Even under conditions of heat or exercise, the body temperature usually remains almost normal.

Excretion - The skin sweats to cool the body when it is hot and conserves heat when it is cold. In addition, small amounts of waste are excreted through perspiration.

Sense of Touch - There are many nerve endings in the skin that allow us to feel pleasure and pain, pressure and temperature.

Production of Vitamin D - Our skin's exposure to sunlight alters a substance in the sin, allowing Vitamin D to be produced. Vitamin D is necessary for the body's proper absorption of calcium and phosphates from food.
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Timeless Beauty

BEAUTY . . .

Pretty is what we can see on the surface...

Beauty is what lies within all of us

There is the obvious beauty - what is visible on the surface... your appearance.

There is the beauty that is unseen, which comes from within and radiates outward.

Have you ever looked at someone and noticed that they have that special glow about them? You couldn't pinpoint whether it was their hair, sin, outfit or, personality, but they had that special something. What is it that makes them so alluring?

Beauty is more than what we look like. Some people may define beauty as an actress at the Oscars in her stunning gown, or it could be that action hero on the big screen that takes another person's breath away. In reality, beauty is what appeals to our hearts. Beauty begins from within. As we often say, beauty is the reflection of one's inner spirit. In a recent study, a spirit full of zest, a passion for life and a healthy dose of self-confidence were ranked as 3 of the highest qualities that men found "sexy" in a woman. In addition to a woman's physique, half of those surveyed said that a woman's smile was the first thing they notices. And... we'd like to add that a smile is contagious. When you smile at someone, they can't help but smile back at you.

Now, the $64,000 question is... how do you achieve that level of confidence and self-esteem? Part of it certainly comes from what we see when we look in the mirror.

And, if we look good we feel good. When we feel good, we take better care of ourselves. Looking good is one thing; feeling good is everything! That is health living. Beauty is a combination of inner feelings and outward glow. Every woman can shine, but sometimes she needs a little help!

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Direct From the Doctor

David Heber, M.D., P.h.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.N.
Chairman of the Herbalife Medical and
Scientific Advisory Boards

Weight Loss

With holiday season at hand, many people will soon be looking for help losing a few extra pounds. Below, Dr. David Heber answers questions about losing weight.

• Q: How does protein help someone lose fat tissue instead of lean tissue?
• A: By eating enough protein to maintain your lean tissue while losing fat, you keep your metabolism revved up. Every pound of lean tissue burns 14 calories per day compared to only about three calories burned for each pound of fat per day. So keeping the lean and losing the fat helps you burn more calories at rest. This is also called the resting metabolic rate or metabolism for short.

• Q: How does metabolism influence weight-loss?
• A: Whenever you eat more calories than you burn through exercise and through your metabolism at rest, you will store the extra as fat. So having a higher metabolism can help you maintain your weight by balancing calories in and calories out. Exercises that strengthen your muscles improve your ability to burn calories at rest.

• Q: What are the benefits of plant-based protein, or soy?
• A: Soy protein naturally has a different composition than animal proteins that makes it healthier for your blood vessels, bones and kidneys than animal protein. Soy protein also has isoflavones, which together with soy protein as found in Shapeworks Formula 1, has and FDA-approved heart-health claim. That is why you see a heart on the label.
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Tips For Healthy Eating

Tips For Healthy Eating- These tips simplify good nutrition and will help you to choose the best foods.

The right carbohydrates– like vegetables and fruits–speed success with ShapeWorks™ and leave you feeling energized and satisfied. The wrong carbohydrates–like pastries, chips and candy– slow progress and leave you tired and hungry.

Avoid Trigger Foods- Trigger Foods are the ones that you tend to overeat, such as chips, pizza and ice cream. Use this table to help you identify Trigger Foods and chose healthy substitutes.

Trigger Foods Guide
Food Item....Portion........Calories.....Fat(gm).....Fat(Tsp.)
Soft drink..20 ounce bottle.....250..............0..................0
Peanuts......1 cup.................835..............71.................14
BBQ potato chips
....................7 ounce bag......970.............64.................13
Corn chips
...................7 ounce bag......1065...........66.................13
French fries
.................40 strips.............630.............33.................7
Cheese/Ritz Crackers
................2 oz cheese/12 crackers
............................................410...............28.................6
Pizza, Stuffed Crust, Super Supreme
.................2 slices...............1020............52...............10
Carrot cake with icing
...............1 average slice.......485..............429..............6
Chocolate chip cookies
...............6 small....................350..............16................3
Apple pie
...............1 average slice.......410..............19................4
Pretzels
............... 25 twists................570..............5..................1
Peanut Butter & crackers
................9 sandwiches.........300.............15.................3
Bagel and cream cheese
.............Medium size bagel + two tablespoons of cream cheese
...............................................400..............10.................2
Blueberry muffin
................1 large...................410...............10.................2
Typical candy bar
.................1-85 gram bar....465...............32..................6 1/2
Ice Cream.....1 cup..............350...............24..................5
Granola bars
.................2 bars...................325...............18..................3 1/2
Cream-filled Doughnut
..................1...........................310...............21..................4

Craving Substitutes Guide
Instead Of.................................Choose...............................
Creamy salad dressing.. Balsamic vinegar, rice vinegar, tarragon vinegar
Red meat............................White chicken meat with steak sauce
Colas.............................................Water with a slice of lemon
Orange juice......................................................An orange
Double cheese burger...Grilled chicken sandwich with no mayonnaise
Pasta..............Spaghetti squash or whole-wheat pasta with sauce
Ice cream.......Mixed fruits & berries with a drizzle of chocolate syrup
Corn chips.......................................................Raw Vegetables

Portion Control- Eating portions that are too big can interfere with weight loss. So can eating portions that are too small, which may leave your customers hungryand/or slow their metabolism. .
Two Fingers = 1 tablespoon
· Salad dressing
· Sour cream
· Dessert sauces (like chocolate, caramel, strawberry)
· Margarine
· Cream cheese
· Condiments (like mayo, mustard, ketchup)
Palm of hand = 3 oz.
· Soy meat patty; turkey, chicken or lean beef patty
· Chicken breast half
· Fresh fish filet
One Hand, cupped = ½ cup
· Diced fresh fruit, fruit salads, applesauce, berries
· Cooked vegetables
· Hot cereal (like oatmeal)
· Tomato sauce
· Cottage cheese and yogurt
· Beans, lentils and corn
· Cooked pasta
· Rice (brown or white)
Two Hands, cupped = 1 cup
· Cold cereals
· Soups
· Mixed food entrees, such as stir-fry dishes or chili
· Lettuce or spinach salads; raw vegetables
Clenched Fist = 8 oz.
· Hot or cold drinks
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Food Myths

Food Myths- Don’t be fooled by common food and diet myths.
By Doctor David Heber, M.D., Ph.D.
DIRECTOR, UCLA CENTER FOR HUMAN NUTRITION
Myth #1: Cutting down on portion size is the best way to lose weight.
Not necessarily. If you attempt to lose weight by just eating less of your regular foods, you are likely to gain the weight back again. Lasting results will come from changing the types of foods you are eating, not just the amounts.
Myth #2: Just cut out fat and you’ll lose weight.
This approach to weight loss, popular in the 80’s simply doesn’t work. Just because a food is labeled “fat-free” it can still be high in calories from sugar and carbohydrates. Effective weight loss comes from being mindful of your fat intake as well as your total calorie consumption.
Myth #3: Cutting calories causes your body to go into starvation mode and slows weight loss.
This is untrue. The most your metabolism can adapt is by about 15% of total calories burned. Nevertheless, eating too few calories can make you lose precious lean muscle mass, which will eventually slow metabolism. Ideally, stick to the calorie count that is right for your body with the ShapeWorks™ program.
Myth #4: High-protein diets cause ketosis, which reduces hunger.
Ketosis occurs when fat is used as an energy source instead of carbohydrate during a high-protein diet. Ketone bodies are produced, which turn your breath a bad “fruity” odor. Ketone bodies do not reduce appetite, however, eating sufficient protein for your body type can help reduce hunger and support weight loss.
Myth #5: Exercise alone can help you lose weight.
While exercise is an important component of a healthy weight-loss program, it is not a great way to lose weight on its own. Exercising for even an hour at a time burns sadly few calories. Combining exercise with calorie reduction and a healthy eating plan is the most effective way to lose weight and keep it off.
Myth #6: Your regular meals provide all the vitamins and minerals your body needs.
Not necessarily. Research shows that for optimal health, most people benefit from supplementing their diet with a daily multivitamin/mineral formula, like Herbalife’s Formula 2 Multivitamin Complex.
Myth #7: Bananas and carrots should be avoided because they are fattening.
Many low-carbohydrate diets exclude carrots and bananas because of their high glycemic index and relatively high caloric values. However, eaten in moderation, such as a couple of carrots and one banana daily, they are a healthy addition to your ShapeWorks™ program.
Myth #8: Peanut butter is a good source of protein.
Not true. Peanuts are an incomplete protein source with about 80% of their calories coming from fat, not protein. However, nuts in general, especially almonds and walnuts, can provide a healthy source of monounsaturated fats on your ShapeWorks™ program. Ideally, limit yourself to about one ounce (or about 8 nuts) per day.
Myth #9: Pork is the other white meat.
This myth was created by the pork industry to boost the popularity of pork to rival that of poultry. While some cuts of pork can be as low in fat as chicken or turkey, most pork, including pork chops, pork sausage and bacon have considerably more calories.
Myth #10: Eating margarine and vegetable oils helps lower cholesterol.
This is simply untrue. Furthermore, adding any form of fat to the diet, whether it is saturated or polyunsaturated, adds extra calories and can lead to weight gain. ShapeWorks™ emphasizes small amounts of healthy fats, such as those found naturally in meats, fish, nuts and low-fat dairy products.
Myth #11: Shrimp raises cholesterol levels.
Shrimp have been wrongly accused! They have about the same amount of cholesterol as the white meat of chicken and are low in fat and calories, yet high in healthy omega-3 fatty acids. This makes them an excellent addition to your ShapeWorks™ program.
Myth #12: Frozen fruits and vegetables aren’t as good as fresh.
Not true. In reality, fresh produce, which is frozen just after harvest, can have more vitamins and phytonutrients than fruits and vegetables picked before they are ripe and ripened artificially. So don’t hesitate to make use of frozen produce on your ShapeWorks™ program.
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