Wholehearted Health

Gut Health: The Foundation of Your Immunity

Would you believe that over 70% of your immune activity and cells are in your gut? 👀

Your gut is home to a HUGE family of trillions of microbes known as your gut microbiota. 🦠 They help train your immune system to distinguish between harmful invaders and beneficial substances.

There are two kinds of microbes:
• 👍 Probiotics (good guys): Live, helpful bacteria and yeasts that can produce substances that support your immune response. They also help your body maintain a healthy community of microbes.

• 😬 Potentially pathogenic microbes (bad guys): Bacteria, viruses, and yeasts that cause illness. Examples include toxic E. coli, salmonella, and the norovirus.

3 WAYS to HELP YOUR IMMUNITY by SUPPORTING YOUR GUT:
🔸 Probiotics and Prebiotics: Eat plenty of produce because most fruits and veggies contain prebiotic fiber, which feeds the good guys. For probiotics, you can enjoy fermented foods like yogurt, kimchi, and kefir. We are also fans of the Optiflora® DI probio

Look what arrived!

Our Shaklee team is hosting a 7-Day Healthy Cleanse, beginning September 9th and I’m so exited!

👉🏻 What do I need?
•You’ll need to order the cleanse from Shaklee. It consists of pre-portioned packets of supplements you’ll take twice daily. Otherwise, you’ll need an abundance or fruit and veggies to consume during the day. You will receive a shopping list and recipes to use (if you’d like).

👉🏻 How does the cleanse work?
•You will be added to a FB page (if you would like to be) for support, community, accountability, tips, hacks, recipes and questions.

👉🏻Can you have coffee?
•You can do whatever you want, but some people abstain from coffee all week and some people choose to have one black coffee in the morning. You do you!

👉🏻Can I have my protein smoothie in the morning?
•This particular cleanse is designed to give your liver and digestive system a rest and reset. Protein is hard on the liver and while it’s vital for our survival over time, taking one week to eat no protein gives our liver and gut a rest and is actually a good practice periodically. You CAN have your daily collagen, however.

👉🏻What if I can’t start on the same day as everyone else?
•That is totally fine! The FB group will remain active so you can start and stop any day you want. I’m actually starting this Friday, September 6th.

👉🏻How much is the cleanse?
•It is $44.95 with our member pricing for the 7 days of supplements, BUT I have a special link where you can get FREE member enrollment (normally $19.95) and an additional $10 off. (Caveat-the initial order has to be at least $50, but we have some supplements for $11 to $15 that will essentially be free if you add them to the order to get the discount.) You also are NOT enrolled in an autoship so it can be a one time thing. We do have autoship available for any product that awards great loyalty points, but that is an option, not a necessity.

I hope that answers any questions you may have had! IF you are interested in joining us, you’ll want to order ASAP so you can get your cleanse.

Comment INFO and I will send you a link to order! 🧡

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Kermit wasn’t kidding when he said it’s not easy being green! 💚🌱😂

But guess what? Greens might be the hardest-working veggies out there, packed with so much goodness they practically give your insides a standing ovation. Swipe through the pictures for ideas on incorporating them into what you’re already eating.

If squeezing them into your meals feels like a full-time job, don’t worry, I’ve got your back with some organic, chemical-free super supplements that’ll do the hard work for you.
They’re like a shortcut to feeling like a health guru without the kale obsession.

Shaklee provides two options for helping you get the greens in:
🥬Organic Greens Booster: One cup of raw, organic, nutrient-rich green vegetables in every scoop! This whole food supplement packs the goodness of one cup of raw, organic, nutrient-rich green vegetables into every scoop, including kale, spinach, and broccoli, making it easy to get the vegetables you might be missing. Just add one scoop or more to your Life Shake™ or try it in your favorite soups, stews, or pasta.
🌱Alfalfa Complex: Green superfood abundant in vitamins, minerals, and chlorophyll. The roots of Alfalfa burrow deep to reach minerals inaccessible to other plants. Shaklee uses ultra-pure, premium alfalfa grown to maintain nutrient- and chlorophyll-rich leaves. Alfalfa Complex contains no fungicides, bacteriocides, synthetic hormones, growth regulators, or chemicals.

Let me know if you’d like to try either or both and I’ll send you a special link to save big $$$!

Cellular health refers to the overall well-being and proper functioning of individual cells in an organism.

When I was doing my health coaching certification, I learned that cells are the fundamental building blocks of ALL living organisms, and their health is essential for the proper functioning of tissues, organs, and the entire organism.

Did you know that your cells are attacked over 500 TRILLION TIMES EVERY MINUTE? The accumulated damage from diet, environmental toxins and wear and tear of simply being alive causes your cells to age and when your cells age, you age.

Because of this (and the fact that my age now rounds up to 60!), Vivix was one of the first Shaklee products I ordered for us.

The key ingredients (muscadine grape, resveratrol, extracts from red wine, purple carrot, black currant. Pomegranate and chebulic myrobalan) in Vivix are shown to:
•protect DNA from damage
•neutralize free radicals
•protect against oxidative stress
•blunt inflammatory response
•reduce formation of damaging age proteins
•power cellular energy production

Friends, this product has 27 global patents! Clinical studies resulted in 2/3 reduction in DNA damage and 98.8% increase in cellular energy.

We use the gummies (3 per day), but it also comes in a liquid and liquid gels.

If you want to slow the aging process from the inside, start here!

Since Dr. Shaklee brought the first multivitamin to the United States, I knew I had to share about vitamins first.

Health is not one-size-fits-all, Friends. What is right or works for one person is not necessarily what’s right for another…

…even when it comes to vitamins.

Shaklee has a variety of vitamin choices, including customized packs. Whether you’re a woman, man, child or expectant mother, you can take a short quiz and have individual vitamin packs sent to you, based on your current health and health goals. You can even upload blood work or DNA results!

Try it here:

https://meology.shaklee.com/?lang=en_US&country=US&site=cherylstillman

If you’ve been curious about the FASTer Way, are thinking about spring break or summer, or are simply ready for a change, you’re in luck. We’re starting a new round tomorrow! Friends, nothing changes if nothing changes and after spending two weeks in Florida, I am ready to make some changes, too!

Please message me with questions or use the link in the comments to take a peek or get registered!

When I began my health journey back in 2019, I admit my main focus was losing weight. Over time, I learned to celebrate the small, non-scale victories and realized that what I was really doing was gaining my life back:
•more energy
•better sleep
•improved health (blood pressure, cholesterol, etc.)
•increased confidence
•honoring the body God gave me and all it is capable of
•overall happiness
Losing weight was just a side effect!

As women, we wear so. many. hats. We are professionals, entrepreneurs, wives, moms, daughters, sisters, friends and so much more. We do all the things and feel all the feels. Often times, we put everyone else first.

Friends, I BEG you to put your health first. Establish a healthy lifestyle by learning sustainable habits.

If you’re a working woman (ha - who isn’t?!), The FASTer Way to Fat Loss is offering a special round just for YOU and you can even save $50!

Click the link in the comments to learn more and please reach out if you have any questions. I’m an open book and want to help. 💗

Friends, if you have ever wondered what the FASTer Way to Fat Loss is all about, NOW is the time!

I’ve got an exciting Sneak Peak opportunity for you! Join me Monday, February 7th, to experience a 30-minute workout, a delicious meal plan and bonus training.

If that’s not a reason to take the leap, I don’t know what is. If you have any questions, leave me a comment or message me.

Your health is your wealth! Isn’t it time to take control of it? 💗

Sundays with the FASTer Way to Fat Loss are all about active recovery. The workout is either yoga or ISO stretch. These are always done in my pajamas, in my office. 🧘‍♀️💗

I just finished a 30-minute leg workout from home! That is just one of the many reason I love the FASTer Way to Fat Loss program. The workouts are all 30-minutes or less!

Other reasons I love the workouts:
•They are effective!
•They align with the meal guides.
•Each workout has directions for low-impact AND ways to complete it with various equipment.
•You can print them off if you’d rather ‘take’ the workout to the gym and do it there.
•There are even workouts for KIDS!

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. If I can do this, you can. Kick all of your excuses to the curb and let me help YOU achieve optimal health and wellness! 💗

While sickness, weather or the busyness of life might have stopped you in January, it is not too late to take control of your health this year. Say YES to making your health a priority in February!

Our January 3rd clients have already experienced success and change. They have learned that changing your health also means changing your mindset and believing in yourself, which cumulatively changes your LIFE.

The next round of FASTer Way to Fat Loss begins Monday, January 31st. Invite a friend to join with you and I have a discount code for you. 🎉💗

*Link to join in comments.

When we decided to cancel our gym membership and create a space to workout at home, I knew the thing I would miss most was the sauna. Not only do I LOVE heat (especially when it’s -9 outside), but the list of health benefits of a sauna is long:
•DETOX your body by releasing toxins.
•RELAX your mind and reduce stress.
•BURN calories and enhance weight loss.
•EASE pain by decreasing inflammation and promote muscle recovery.
•CLEAR skin by sweating out impurities.
•ENHANCE immunity by increasing the metabolism and boosting immune response.
•IMPROVE sleep by calming the nervous system and balancing stress hormones.

My incredible hubby bought me a monthly membership to Perspire Sauna Studio and I have loved adding it to my health and wellness routine. 💗😅

Do YOU use a sauna? If not, give it a try!

The truth is New Year's resolutions don't need to happen on New Year's Day. They can happen any day. When you take control of your health and your life, you feel empowered. You don't need a calendar to dictate them. Wishing you the very best in the year ahead! 💗

One of the first things I learned when I was going through health coaching certification is that our body is an actual pharmacy. Sadly, when most people go to a doctor with an ailment, they ask what they can TAKE for it and not what they can DO to make it better.

Your health is your wealth, Friends. What are you DOING to ensure a long, healthy life?

This is 100% me right now. My workouts have been consistent - following my schedule, lifting heavy, feeling stronger, etc. My nutrition is another story, however. I’m indulging in all the things and I can certainly tell.

We are hosting a New Year’s round of FASTer Way to Fat Loss starting on January 3rd (prep week). It’s go time, Friends. We are filling up at record speed and limited slots remain. Visit the link in the comments for comprehensive information and to register for only $199. When you register, I’ve got a code to register a partner, or more, for 1/2 price! Your satisfaction is our guarantee.

When you register TODAY, you’ll receive immediate access to our app and a 100-page new client guide (which includes our meal plan) to set you up for success.

I cannot wait to reset my health in the new year! Who wants to join me?

Burning fat and feeling your best just got simpler than ever before!

How?

We’re elevating the FASTer Way new client program in 2022 to bring you the ULTIMATE experience and results. Our world class program has gotten a streamlined makeover so that YOU can burn more fat, skyrocket your confidence, and revitalize your energy like never before.

When you join our New Year round of the FASTer Way, you’ll be fully supported with our best ever resources, education, app, and accountability! Everything is CRYSTAL CLEAR and laid out for you day by day.

NOW is the time to say yes to your healthiest self and experience all the FASTer Way has to offer. Are you in? Click the link in the comments to join me - let’s do this!

How many of you have ever thought or even said out loud, ‘I will start to exercise and/or eat healthy after the holidays?’

I’m guessing we all have.

Friends, don’t do that. THE best time to establish a healthy and sustainable lifestyle is NOW and I have just the thing to get you started.

FASTer Way to Fat Loss is offering a FREE Holiday Meal and Workout Guide this Thursday and Friday!

We want to show you that this is NOT a restrictive lifestyle and that you CAN thrive through the holidays.

Use the link to register. It’s completely FREE! 🙌🏻💗

https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/fatlosscookingschool

Who will be in the kitchen during this holiday season? Or maybe you are starting your holiday shopping?
My bestie and FASTer Way to Fat Loss Coach, Kaylynne, is partnering with her friend and Pampered Chef representative to share some delicious holiday recipes and how you can pair them with quality kitchen tools.

If you would like an invite, let me know! All participants will receive a guide with linked recipes and suggested kitchen tools. It starts TODAY! 👩‍🍳 🦃 🥄

All of the real, whole foods hiding in your fridge and pantry have incredible benefits waiting to be enjoyed, so consider your kitchen your own personal farmacy.

Eating the rainbow means you're getting a greater diversity of nutrients to protect your body from disease!

You can eat to build muscle, build healthy bones, gain energy, balance your hormones, fix your gut, boost your immunity, improve heart health, and everything in between.

Next time you chomp down on something, ask yourself if you are fine with it becoming part of you for the long term.

RECIPE OF THE WEEK:

Need a healthier option for ? Here you go! 🌮🥬🍯🍗🍅
https://cleanfoodcrush.com/sweet-spicy-lettuce-wraps/

Honey-Lime Sriracha Chicken Lettuce Wraps Honey-Lime Sriracha Chicken Lettuce Wraps 13 yo daughter: "They taste as good as they smell...AMAZING!" Perfect Weekend Patio Food! Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken tenders, diced olive oil lettuce for wraps grape tomatoes avocado green...

One of the reasons I chose to partner with FASTer Way to Fat Loss is because of the ways they give back and support others.

For example, FASTER WAY 5K FOR A CAUSE is an annual event that we participate in and proceeds go towards St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the fight against pediatric cancer.

Will you join us, please? Invite your friends and family. This 5K is open to all and it’s only $20.00! You’ll receive a special t-shirt and a training guide, but running isn’t mandatory.

We will begin training tomorrow, October 19th, so let me know if you’re interested or use the link in the comments to register! 💗

When we make an effort to include things, activities and people we love in our everyday lives, the benefits are tenfold; we are happier, healthier, more present, and more resilient to stress.

What’s one thing, activity or person you love that will be part of your day?

Recipe of the week.

If you know me, you know I am a Summer girl through and through. I’m just not a fan of Fall. I do know, however, that certain foods go best with certain seasons and this soup recipe is SO GOOD! 🍲🐓🍁

https://iowagirleats.com/homemade-chicken-noodle-soup/?fbclid=IwAR0PYldz9fJkIj7XkUfa2WR1C0Yb0h4aon5gA79WnJIrIEmpYD3UPdultzc -card

Gluten-Free Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup - Iowa Girl Eats Gluten-free Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup is ready in under 30 minutes and made with fridge and pantry staples. Comfort food in a bowl!