Last month, I was spending time with my family in Telluride when one of the biggest snowstorms of the last 25 years descended on Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. We had no choice but to hunker down and wait for it to pass. When the storm had finally subsided, it left behind an incredible blanket of snow, and I was excited about hitting the slopes to take on one of my favorite runs. Sadly, my excitement was short-lived. An out-of-control snowboarder blindsided me, leaving me with three broken ribs, a punctured lung and one painful ride to the emergency room. 

I’m now in the process of recovery and, thankfully, I’m doing well. (It only hurts when I laugh.) My doctors say they are amazed at my fast recovery, especially at my age. Turns out, my lifetime commitment to healthy living and prevention has not only allowed me to live each day to the fullest, but also be a “medical outlier,” as my doctors now call me. I like this new moniker. It makes me smile, and I wear it as a badge of honor.

I believe whole-heartedly that, together with other healthy diet and lifestyle habits, my daily Nutrilite™ routine has helped me get the most out of life and earn this new title.  After all, I’ve been blessed to have eaten Nutrilite brand supplements my entire life—even getting the benefit of them before I was born as my mother took them while she was pregnant with me. In fact, I have been eating Nutrilite supplements longer than anyone else on this planet, 83-plus years now and counting. 

The serious benefits of the Nutrilite brand

I often talk about two important assets that the Nutrilite brand provides. The first is your personal health. The second is your wealth as you build your business. For me, when you are healthy, you have the tools you need to reach your goals, whether you want to achieve a personal best, be a better friend or build a thriving business. I believe it all starts with healthy living and Nutrilite products.

My two favorite ways to build health

1. Use the products

Become your first and best client. As with many things in life, experience is the best teacher. 

Which products should you use? This is all a matter of personal preference and depends on your age, lifestyle, gender and more. In general, I recommend a three-tiered approach. 

The first tier is to start with a broad-based multivitamin, such as Nutrilite’s flagship product Double X™ Food Supplement. This will help fill potential nutrient gaps between what your food provides and what your body needs. I feel this is good advice for almost anyone. 

The second tier is to add antioxidants such as a higher potency vitamin C and vitamin E products. Antioxidants help combat free radicals that can harm cells and tissues. These molecules not only occur as a normal byproduct of metabolism, but as a result of exercise or exposure to sunlight or air pollution. So, to me, added antioxidant defense is essential. 

Finally, look at your unique individual needs. This is where other supplements—herbs, protein, omega-3 fats—come into play. It is also where product knowledge (which I share next) comes into play, so that you can determine the best fit for yourself and your potential customers. 

2. Learn about the products

Learn as much as you can about Nutrilite products and role of nutrition and supplements in achieving and maintaining optimal health. Knowledge truly is power.  

Your customers come to you for expert advice. When you know all the features and benefits of each product, you are in a better position to help them find the best fit for their individual needs. So I encourage you to make a commitment to stay on top of your game. Keep a notebook with all your nutrition and supplement references. Constantly learn and develop your skills. Share your love of the products and be prepared to share how you use them. (It will keep you interested and interesting!)Lead by example and show others that healthy living and prevention makes life better.

Celebrating World Health Day

World Health Day was last week (April 7^th). This year’s theme truly has a global reach: Give people access to healthcare without the prospect of financial hardship. Our ability to achieve and maintain optimal health can play a huge role in decreasing the financial burden of healthcare. Focusing on prevention is key here, too.

Seriously good things happen with healthy living

If you think about it, when you embrace healthy living, seriously good things can happen. 

Healthy living is the foundation of the physical fitness you need to power through your day. It fortifies the mental stamina you need to pursue your goals. When you combine healthy living with product knowledge, it’s really the best way to build a thriving Nutrilite business. After all, your energy and vitality become an inspiration for others. 

Yes, healthy living can help control your healthcare costs, but as importantly, it can also help you recover faster when accidents happen, so you can get back to your life, pursue your goals and help inspire others.  

Cheers,

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