Life Made Well

Drop a heart if you remember these! ❤️

Saw this in a drawer today and WOW 😳 did it bring up some emotions!!

I started remembering how scared 😱 and panicked I used to feel every time I went to the grocery story and would use this.

I didn’t know if there would be enough money 💵 to get the food our family of 4 needed.

Man...those were stressful times! I felt pretty hopeless because there wasn’t an end in sight to our financial situation. 😔

We were working hard - there just wasn’t enough money 💰

We prayed 🙏🏼 for months for answers.

Then a friend of mine in my Bible study asked me if I wanted to take a look at what she was doing…

God provided in a way I NEVER would have thought of (and NO I didn’t win the lottery)! 😂

Feeling so thankful! 🥰

Alicia shared her daughter’s amazing benefits with a daily nutrition shake in just a couple short months 🙌

what is a win you are proud of?🏆👏🏼

This is something that I have been encouraging people in my FB group to do.

Each week as we discuss our intermittent fasting journeys I have them focus on and share their wins for the week. 🙌🏼 It helps all of us to look for 👀the wins throughout the week! 🥰

27 years in our home-based business, struggling with how to do social media...3-day workshop and WOW major breakthroughs!

This is a great idea to make and keep in your freezer...I love that you can make different sizes. Of course there's always that bag of frozen peas...😉

World Diabetes Day Wednesday -- You probably won’t be getting any cards today, but let me be the first to wish you a happy World Diabetes Day. Diabetes may not really be something to celebrate, but it is definitely a condition that many are living with each day.

According to the American Diabetes Association, in 2015, 30.3 million Americans, or 9.4% of the population, had diabetes. Nearly one third of those with diabetes don’t even know they have it. In addition, 84.1 million Americans age 18 and older had prediabetes.

Type 1 diabetes, also known as juvenile diabetes, accounts for only about 5% of all cases of diabetes.

Type 1 is an auto-immune condition that usually has a genetic component. There is no cure, it is not preventable, and is NOT caused by eating too much sugar! The body stops producing enough insulin and those with type 1 are dependent on daily shots or an insulin pump.

Type 2 diabetes is far more common. Actually more than 25% of Americans over the age of 65 are living with type 2. Most type 2 diabetics still produce their own insulin, but their bodies don’t respond to it and they become insulin resistant. While there may be a genetic element, this form of diabetes is typically life-style related.

Some of the risk factors include obesity, high-sugar diets, and physical inactivity. The good news is that type 2 diabetes can be prevented and can even be reversed with diet and exercise.

While both types of diabetes are characterized by elevated blood sugar levels, the causes are very different.

Even if you don’t have diabetes, you should be living a lifestyle that minimizes blood sugar spikes. Eating a high-sugar diet starts a blood sugar roller coaster that leads to cravings, energy slumps, sleep disruptions, mood swings and weight gain.

Be sure to check out this Podcast for tips on identifying your risk factors for Type 2 diabetes and what you can do to reduce your chances of developing diabetes: https://reliv.com/podcast

Today is a good day to spend some time reading nutrition panels and ingredient lists of the foods that you frequently eat to see if they have added sugars that you weren't aware of.

What foods have surprised you with some sneaky sugars?

You may have to look hard but you can always find something!!

What is one thing you can be positive about for today?

Wishing you a day filled with blessings!
🌻Joyce🌻

MINDSET MONDAY

What you say to yourself during your journey will influence whether you continue on to success or not.

What are you telling yourself?

MINDSET MONDAY
Have you ever read a quote that was life changing? This quote was for me. I used to be an I can't person...I wouldn't have told you that but it was true.

Have you ever wondered why things don't work out the way they should for you?

Why do some people seem to be "lucky" and the rest of us seem not to be?

What makes the difference? Is it fate?

What is the wall that stands in our way?

THE ANSWER: Our thoughts!

You will become what you think about most; your success or failure in anything, large or small, will depend on your programming--what you accept from others, and what you say when you talk to yourself.

Spend some time this week and listen to what you are saying to yourself.

Comment below - I'll start and let's tackle this area of mindset together!
🌸Joyce 🌼

This is so true isn’t it? Through the highs and lows our journey is about refining us.

The process isn’t always easy but it’s crucial for us to become our best and then we learn more and become even better! Enjoy the journey!
🌸Joyce🌸

When I think of all the amazing teachers that have impacted my life in one way or another...I’m so grateful!

Whether you teach at school, home, fitness, Bible study, work, etc. it’s an awesome privilege to have influence and speak into another person’s life.

Thank you to all the different teachers for being willing to invest in the lives of others!
✒️📓📚Joyce

Getting fit isn’t fast. We all want instant gratification...huge weigh loss after one week, losing inches after two great workouts.

We live in an era of fast...we want what we want and we want it NOW!

When you feel frustrated (and the frustration will come) take one day at a time and find your victories in creating new habits and making better choices ONE DAY AT A TIME!

What choice can you make and celebrate today?
🌸Joyce🌼

Feeding 30,000+ starving children around the world daily helps them learn better and live healthier lives!

Love our Kalogris Foundation and being a part of making a difference in the world.

If studies are showing how dangerous these drinks are...why are they still made available?

That’s why 24K with NO caffeine NOR any sugar, is the healthy solution to increased energy, amazing focus and improved workouts.

Energy drinks the cause of many sudden cardiac deaths in young people, researchers find To many adolescents and young adults, energy drinks have become essential for getting through the day. But they carry a serious risk of sudden death, a new

Praying for the Bush family. Rest In Peace Mrs. Bush. 🙏🏼🌹

When we work on changing ourselves, we will have a greater impact on the people around us.

What you say when you talk to yourself can rewire your programming then change will happen from the inside out.

Thankful for the book "What to Say When You Talk to Your Self" by Shad Helmstetter, PhD.

We wish you and your family a blessed Easter!
🙏🏼Steve & Joyce🌷

Are you taking care of your heart health?

As American Heart Month comes to a close, make sure you continue to take your CardioSentials to control risk factors that cause cardiovascular disease.

Have you given up on your New Year's resolution to get healthy and fit?

"With the Fit For Life Challenge, I have lost over 25 inches and 12 pounds. I have always worked out but didn't see results. The products, workouts and support got me over the hump and I will continue!” -Deb

Join us in the challenge!! www.lifemadewell.com

I used to be an “I can’t” person...not anymore!

Grab a friend and join our free February workout challenge at www.facebook.com/groups/lifemadewell

Love my friend Deb’s amazing transformation!!

“I have lost over 25 inches and 12 pounds. I have always worked out but didn't see results. The products, the camaraderie and support got me over the hump!” -Deb Andrews

Are you getting a little tired of tracking your food or haven’t started doing it yet?

Here’s some good news… you don't have to do it every day for the rest of your life!

But as you get started learning how to make intentional food choices, it is an essential part of the learning curve as you gain a solid understanding of what you are eating on a daily basis and how those choices fit into your daily nutrition plan.

As your habits change and you naturally make better daily choices, you won't need to track every single bite!

Why Do We Track Food?
There are so many reasons for keeping a daily food diary, the least of which is balancing calories.

Probably the most important reason is because it forces you (and me!) to be honest about what you are eating.

Journaling also encourages you to think about your portion sizes and slows you down enough to acknowledge why you are eating.

Are you really hungry or are you actually bored, stressed, tired or just eating out of habit?

I would encourage you to not only write down what you are eating, but also make a note of why.

I get especially vigilant about tracking when I feel myself making a few too many questionable choices. It really helps me to acknowledge what I am doing and get back on track.

You may need to only track a day or two a week. Maybe you track one week out of the month.

But just remember, those tempting choices and bad habits can creep back into your daily routine very easily.

From our home to yours!

Happy Thanksgiving weekend!

Hit like if you are excited for an extra hour of sleep this weekend?

Being thankful has been proven to have positive impacts on your immune system and better heart health...as well as other benefits.

Thankfulness does not always come naturally, especially during difficult times...it is a habit that you can learn and develop.

Join us in learning this beneficial habit in our FB group! Comment add me and I will send you a link to join.

Let's help each other to develop this healthy habit this month!

People ask us all the time:

"What's in this product that makes me feel so good, helps my pain, relieves my allergy symptoms, etc.?"

"How can the same product help with so many different health issues?"

My reply is always the same...the body is the real miracle!

Give your body what it needs and your body has the power to heal and repair.

Sounds so simple doesn't it?