Chuck and I have entered a contest to promote the new healthy energy drink from Monavie called EMV ( E to the power of Monavie).  The video is posted on  You Tube under the name:  EMV I Get A Kick Out Of You. You all know, of course, that Chuck is the talent, crooner, and comedienne of our twosome. I can only boast from behind the scenes. I worked on the lyrics, directed, produced the video and played at being camera girl. We had a lot of laughs and silly moments while we put it together. We think most of you will get a “Kick Out Of Viewing”our production.

We need everyone’s support with this in order to win. If you think we are deserving then please go in and hit us on You Tube. The more people that view it the more points we rack up. It is important that you actually go to the You Tube site to view the video or we will not get the credit. I have inserted the video into this blog, however, NO points will be given to us for viewing it here.

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If you want to learn more about EMV (E To The Power Of Monavie) and a great business opportunity you may contact Chuck and I at:  grammies1@cox.net or visit our website: www.theactiondrink.com/chuckngayle.

Thanks everyone for your support and please wish us luck!

Gayle Larson and Chuck Marone, Independent Distributors ID#1613472

How often have you felt like you need some energy? We could all use some extra energy through out the course of our busy day, especially in those afternoon hours after we have just eaten.  No matter what your age a bit of an energy boost can keep us going through all of the demanding tasks we face each day and get rid of the tiredness we might be feeling.  Energy is needed in order to get through the daily exercise we need, like taking a walk or going to the gym. It takes energy to solve a problem or finish a task. It is the enthusiasm or boost our bodies need to tough it out and get going! Does a lack of energy prevent you from accomplishing what you want or need to do? An increased level of energy can definitely contribute to a better quality of life. How do we get the energy we need?  It is vital that you exercise regularly and consume the right diet. Getting enough sleep, drinking enough water, losing those unwanted pounds, cutting out junk food and stopping the smoking will all help in boosting your energy levels.

You may even use a drink, usually with caffeine, such as coffee or an energy drink, to stimulate your metabolism or eat a candy bar for a sugar high. Both of these provide a quick fix but often bring you crashing down or leave you with the jitters or a headache or even nauseated.  There are tons of energy drinks on the market today that can provide that boost or high we are looking for.  Many are extremely powerful. The most obvious benefit of energy drinks is, of course,  the energy or power they provide. But are they all safe? Are they good for you?

Knowing what is in them and what you should be aware of before you purchase these drinks is very important to your health and well being.  Powerful does not always mean they are good for you. The power they provide may raise your blood pressure and heart rate. Caffeine is one of the most common ingredients found in most of these drinks. The caffeine in these drinks is usually much higher than what is found in coffee or colas and other soft drinks. Caffeine can keep you awake at night, cause indigestion, anxiety, agitation and irritability.  Sugar is also an ingredient that is common and loaded in most energy drinks. Sugar, as we know, is a quick source of energy. Too much sugar can cause you to be hyper or over active and can increase the possibility of dehydration. Caffeine also acts as a diuretic and promotes dehydration. Both sugar and caffeine can alter your mood as well as your performance.

Be sure to read the ingredients carefully on the energy drinks you purchase.  Look for healthy energy drinks that have no sugar added are not artificially colored or flavored and contain no caffeine. Be sure there are antioxidants included to promote health and well being and all natural ingredients. Stay Healthy Everyone!

ChucknGayle

Resveratrol has also been produced in labs by chemical synthesis.  A few companies sell supplements containing resveratrol.  Not enough is known about the effects of resveratrol to endorse such supplements.  Research is still continuing on the heart-healthy and age prolonging benefits of resveratrol.  Dr. David Sinclair, associate professor in Harvard Medical School’s Department of Pathology, is the lead researcher in the much-reported study about resveratrol and aging. The research he and his team did on mice found that the mice not only lived longer but had lower incidence of diabetes. When asked when do we get this pill?  Dr. David Sinclair answered,  “I would say five years to be conservative that this’ll happen within our lifetimes. I’m fairly certain about it. ”

Resveratrol can be found in peanuts, blueberries, cranberries, red grapes, acai, and camu camu berries. The most powerful ANTI AGING antioxidant berries are coming from the Amazon Rain Forest, such as acai and camu camu. There are 3000 berries that grow wild, with super powerful phytochemistry. The amount of resveratrol in food and red wine can vary significantly. It is not yet known how beneficial eating these foods might be when it comes to promoting your heart health. Basic questions of safety and biological effect in humans remain to be studied experimentally.

Dr. Oz, (Oprah Winfrey show) reports that taking resveratrol regularly could add 20 or more years onto your life.  The National Institute on Aging and  Oregon State University have also found that resveratrol, can counter the effects of a high-fat diet and  may prolong life. Check out this video with Barbara Walters on ABC news.

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In the meantime we’re going to enjoy our red wine at dinner, add blueberries to our cereal and throw in a few cranberries when making our salad. We also enjoy the acai berry in a wonderful juice we have found to be delicious and healthy. We may not add 20 years to our life, but at least we are on the right track.

Have a great day!

Chuckngayle

chuga3140@gmail.com

People get cholesterol in two ways. The body produces cholesterol, mainly in the liver, and many of the foods we eat contain cholesterol.  Foods that come from animals contain it. Foods from plants do not contain it. The body makes all the cholesterol we need. We do not need to consume it. If your cholesterol level is high you may need to reduce the amount of certain foods in your diet especially those with saturated fats and trans fat. These fats raise the level of cholesterol in our blood and increase the risk of heart disease.

Natural plant sterols may be the answer to cholesterol reduction.  Over 140 clinical studies have proven that they do lower LDL cholesterol. It is recommended that people with high cholesterol get 2 grams of plant sterols a day. That means you would need to eat about 100 pounds of  whole fruits, vegetables or nuts to get the 2 grams of natural plant sterols needed each day. That is a very taxing goal for anyone to achieve. To overcome this many of our foods are fortified with sterols and stanols by food manufacturers. Some of the breads, cereals, margarine spreads, salad dressings, vegetable oils, mayonnaise, orange juice, milk, yogurt and granola or snack bars that you consume already have been fortified with plant sterols.

In 2000 the FDA gave many food products the status of a “health claim”.  This means that it allows manufacturers to advertise the heart-healthy benefits of their product on their labels.

To help reduce the risk of heart disease and reduce cholesterol, we should be eating 0.8 grams of plant sterols a day as part of a diet low in  saturated fat and cholesterol.  Eat foods containing at least 0.4 grams of  plant sterols twice a day with meals.  The plant sterols help remove cholesterol from the body by blocking cholesterol absorption in the digestive tract. They are very similar to cholesterol physically and compete with cholesterol in the intestine, thus allowing less cholesterol to be absorbed in the body and returned to the liver. Instead of clogging up your arteries the cholesterol is eliminated with the waste.  This helps to lower the LDL cholesterol levels in your body.  Corn, soy, nuts, seeds, legumes and wheat products are good sources of natural plant sterols in very small quantities.

Reducing the cholesterol in your body is as simple as paying attention to what you eat and reading the labels on the foods you purchase.

• Use olive oil, canola oil and plant based oils for cooking and baking
• Stay away from fried foods and baked goods.
• Switch from butter to a tub margarine.  Be sure to read the label to get one with zero grams of trans fat.
• Choose the leanest of meats and low fat dairy products.
• Eat more fish and nuts for those good omega-3 fats. At least one good source daily is a good rule of thumb.
• Always follow your doctor’s advice and go in for a screening regularly.

Stay Healthy Everyone,

ChucknGayle

Many older people develop macular degeneration as part of the body’s aging process. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a disease associated with aging that affects the macula, a part of the eye that allows you to see fine detail.  Age-related macular degeneration destroys sharp central vision. Central vision is what you see directly in front of you. It is the vision you need for everyday tasks such as reading, watching TV and driving. AMD affects as many as 15 million Americans with about 200.00 new cases every year. It never causes complete blindness, but can affect your daily lifestyle in many ways. In many cases the impact of macular degeneration on vision is minimal. Even people with more advanced cases continue to have some useful vision and are able to take care of themselves.

Studies indicate that people over the age of 60 are at greater risk for age-related macular degeneration than other age groups. it is the leading cause of vision loss and legal blindness in people 55  years of age or older.  Because our life expectancy continues to increase, AMD has become one of the major public-health concerns.

Age is not the only risk factor. Smoking, obesity, family history, race and gender can also play a role in age-related macular degeneration. Whites are more prone to AMD than African Americans and women are more at risk than men. If someone in your family had AMD the odds of you developing the disease is higher. Exposure to cigarette smoke and smoking doubles your risk. People with light colored eyes are also at greater risk of developing the disease. Cardiovascular disease contribute to the risk, such as  high blood pressure,heart attack,coronary artery disease and stroke. Low levels of nutrients, minerals, zinc, antioxidants and vitamins A,C and E play a role in developing AMD. Antioxidants may well protect the cells from oxidation, which is responsible for the effects of aging and the development of disease. Although the exact causes of AMD are not fully understood, researchers may be getting closer to an effective way of preventing it. They believe that vitamins B6, B12 and folic acid may have a significant effect in slowing the progression of this disease. More studies need to be done  on the actual prevention of age-related macular degeneration.

Eating the right foods is essential to healthy eyes and will help you avoid or slow the progress down of  age-related macular degeneration.  Eat foods containing antioxidants.  The antioxidants and minerals found in green leafy vegetables and fish can help keep your eyes healthy and help prevent many diseases such as cancer and those affecting the heart and  immune system. Antioxidants include Vitamin C, Vitamin A and Vitamin E . These antioxidants can help prevent macular degeneration, cataracts, and other eye diseases. Good sources of antioxidants are found in highly pigmented fruits and vegetables.  When choosing fruits and vegetables choose the ones with more color to them.  Fish is also a good source of omega-3 fatty acids and can also reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration.

It is also important to note that vitamin supplements are not a cure nor will they restore any of the vision you may have lost due to AMD.  The antioxidants  and vitamin supplements can reduce the impact by slowing down the progression of AMD.

Take a look at this you tube video for keeping your eyes healthy.

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Stay healthy everyone,

ChucknGayle

Superfoods are packed with nutrients and are powerful enough to help you lower your cholesterol, reduce your risk of heart disease and cancer, and, for an added bonus, put you in a better mood. Did I mention that there are no side effects? You don’t even need specific foods for specific ailments. A healthy diet incorporating a variety of superfoods will help you maintain your weight, fight disease, and live longer. Just think, anti-aging, delicious and most can be found right in your local grocery store. There are a lot of superfoods, one thing they have in common is that they are all unprocessed food. Some superfoods are hard to find because they are from remote places on earth.

You should not limit your diet to just superfoods. Other fruits and vegetables also have nutrients that are necessary for a healthy body. What makes certain fruits and vegetables special (superfoods) are the high concentration of phytonutrients found in them.

This  is a list of some of the best Superfoods;

*  Acai
* Avocado
* Bananas
* Barley
* Beans and Lentils
* Bilberries
* Buckwheat
* Camu Camu
* Green Foods
* Hot Peppers
* Kiwi
* Nuts and Seeds
* Sprouts
* Cranberries
* Beans
* Blueberries
* Broccoli
* Mangoes
* Oats
* Oranges
* Papaya
* Pomegranate Juice
* Pumpkin
* Red Grapes
* Salmon
* Soy
* Spinach
* Tea (green or black)
* Tomatoes
* Turkey
* Walnuts
* Yogurt
* Dark Chocolate

With the exception of a few of the rarer foods on the superfood list, you’ll provide yourself with a wealth of phytonutrients by eating a well-rounded diet that includes some of the superfoods and plenty of other fruits and vegetables.

Eat Super Well!

Chuck and Gayle

Here are a few great recipes that we love and eat often.

Seafood Stew

1/3 cup chopped onion

1 garlic clove minced

1 ½ teaspoons olive oil

1-1/2 cups diced tomatoes

1 can tomato sauce ( 8 oz.)

3 tablespoons dry red wine

4 ½ teaspoons fresh oregano minced

4 ½ teaspoons fresh parsley minced

2 cans of chopped clams or ( 8-10 fresh clams)

12 uncooked medium shrimp peeled and deveined

¼ pound of scallops

¼ pound white fish cut in bite size pieces

Saute the onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add the tomatoes, add wine, tomato sauce, oregano and parsley. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer for about 15 minutes. Add the clams, shrimp, scallops and whitefish. Bring to a boil and then let it simmer for about 3-5 minutes or until the shrimp is pink and the scallops are opaque. Serves 2-4 Approximately 300 calories in 1 3/4 cups. If you like it a bit spicy you can add 2 teaspoons of chili powder or ½ teaspoon of red pepper flakes.
This is an adapted version of a recipe found in Cooking For 2, 2007.

Capellini with Pine Nuts, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Chicken

(Shrimp or scallops can be substituted for the chicken)

4 oz. whole wheat capellini or angel hair pasta

3 oz. dry-packed sun-dried tomatoes

1 ½ Tbsp. olive oil

8 oz. chicken breast tenderloins cut into bite-size pieces

½ tsp. salt

3 cloves of garlic minced

¼ cup minced basil

½ cup pine nuts

( I also add an 8oz. can of diced tomatoes)

1. Prepare the pasta per package instructions and soak the sun-dried tomatoes in hot water for 10 minutes. Drain and save the water. Chop the tomatoes.

2. Heat the oil over medium heat while the pasta is cooking.

3. Season chicken with salt to taste. Add chicken and garlic, stirring for about 2-3 minutes. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes water and can of tomatoes, cook until chicken is done. About 5 minutes.

4. Drain pasta, add to skillet and toss, add basil. Sprinkle with pine nuts and serve.

Serves about 4..about 390 calories per serving.
This is an adapted version of a recipe found in Prevention Magazine March 2008.

Lemon Chicken and Mushrooms

4 chicken thighs

1 ½ cups sliced mushrooms

1 whole lemon

2-3 Tbsp. of lemon pepper

1 Tbsp. olive oil

Sprinkle the olive oil in a glass baking pan. Place the chicken in the pan. Arrange the mushrooms around and on top of the chicken. Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the lemon juice over the chicken and mushrooms. Make sure it is drenched good in the juice of the lemon. Sprinkle the lemon pepper liberally over the chicken and mushrooms. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for1 ½ hours. (I sometimes cut up 2 small red potatoes and add that to the mushrooms and chicken as well) Serves 2.

Feeling like you need a treat?

Here is some good news especially if you like wine and chocolate.

One or two glasses of red wine a day can work to protect the body from the effects of aging. An antioxidant called resveratrol is found in red wine that helps keep the body young. Good quality dark chocolate also contains antioxidants that have been found to lower cholesterol and blood pressure and provides an energy boost. Have a small piece daily.

It is a known fact that lean eaters do outlive their voracious eating counterparts. So stay slim and eat healthy!! Great New Year’s resolution for all of us.

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

Here’s to your good health and a long and prosperous life.

ChucknGayle

People are living a little bit longer every year due to our success in battling childhood disease, providing better drugs to keep our cholesterol low, our vision clear, and our bones strong, access to better medical procedures that can add years to our lives and understanding more about the aging process. Most of us will probably live to be at least 78 or 80. Our life expectancy is at an all time high. Although we cannot expect to be forever young we can maintain our youth and be as young as we feel as long as we live. How do we do that? How can we ensure that we will live to be 80, 90 or even 100 and be healthy enough to enjoy our life as we age?

By eating nutritiously and maintaining a healthy weight many of the problems we face with aging can be prevented, minimized or even delayed, says Michael Roizen, M.D., author of Real Age: Are You As Young As You Can Be? (HarperCollins/Cliff Street,1999). Being overweight can take a toll on your body and make a person 9 years older than his or her chronological age. We all know that eating healthy and staying fit brings great rewards. We feel good and look good when we make healthy choices and live a healthy lifestyle. A healthy diet is essential in order to live a longer life. A diet that includes fruits, vegetables and whole grains and is low in fat and cholesterol will keep us on the path of eating healthier for the rest of our lives. Good nutrition is the basis for life.

As we age, our body basically has too many free radicals that can do damage to our body’s cells. From vital organs to skin cells, this damage is responsible for many diseases and accelerates the aging process. Our health pays the price. Antioxidants are compounds in foods that can stop these free radicals from doing this kind of damage. They allow the body to repair the damage done and resist any future attacks. Three essential antioxidants are vitamin C and E and beta-carotene. Plant compounds, called phytonutrients, also have antioxidant abilities. These are found in fruits and vegetables. Getting enough of these will help you reach a ripe old age or at least to reach your maximum life span. A recent study at Tufts University found that antioxidants in addition to retarding the aging process, may also reverse it. There is no guarantee that you will reach 120 or 150, but adding a few extra years is definitely a plus. You can get antioxidants in the fruits and vegetables you eat. Imagine, with every strawberry, blueberry or carrot you put in your mouth, you could be reducing your risk of disease and adding years to your life.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT FOODS

The recipe for success is definitely in the foods you choose. For maximum benefit, healthy aging, and maintaining your youth (anti-aging) add the following foods to your eating plan;

COLD WATER FISH.. Eat fish twice a week. Fish like salmon, herring, and tuna that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Shrimp and tilapia are other good choices to help keep your heart, eyes and brain young.

DARK LEAFY GREENS.. Spinach and swiss chard are low in calories and fat and high in folic acid, vitamin A , potassium and magnesium. Other dark leafy vegetables include bok choy, collard greens, spinach, kale and romaine lettuce. Dark leafy greens help prevent vision loss and keep your mind sharp.

DARK SKINNED FRUITS.. Apples, grapes, plums, strawberries, cranberries, blueberries, blackberries, acai berry, blackcurrants and figs all have high levels of antioxidants to help ward off diseases like cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer’s.

OLIVE OIL, AVOCADOS AND ALMONDS.. These are good fats, monoun-saturated fats that are heart healthy, disease fighting fats.

NUTS.. Most nuts are good sources of minerals and vitamin B and are good fats. Adding nuts to salads and eating them as snacks can boost your immune system. 2 tablespoons is a good measure for a quick snack. Most nuts are high in calories. They are good fats, however.

WHOLE GRAINS .. Strive to eat 3 servings of whole grains each day such as; brown rice, wild rice, whole oats/oatmeal, whole wheat bread. Whole grains have phytonutrient content equal to any fruit or vegetable.

CRUCIFEROUS VEGETABLES.. Cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, Kale, turnip, brussel sprouts, radish and watercress assist the body in its fight against toxins and cancer. Whenever you eat vegetables put about 20% more on your plate then you normally do. These are filling and full of nutrients.

LEGUMES.. Beans have the highest antioxidant content. They are low in calories and are packed with nutrients. Eat them 3-4 times a week.

YOGURT.. Eat low fat yogurt as one of your 3 dairy servings each day. Yogurt has probiotics that help add healthy bacteria to your intestines.

WATER.. Water is essential for hydration of the skin, organs, and muscles and helps us get rid of toxins and wastes in our bodies. Drink at least 3-4 glasses of pure water each day in addition to other liquids and watery foods such as; watermelon, teas, soup, tomatoes,oranges, and 100% fruit and vegetable juice.

GREEN TEA.. Drinking green tea daily is also good for longevity.The Japanese are one of the longest lived peoples in the world.They have been drinking green tea daily for ages.

GARLIC.. Eating a clove of garlic a day ( raw or cooked) is great protection against heart disease, cancer and the development of colon cancer. We also found it helps ward off the common cold.

We especially liked the guidelines for eating healthy suggested byLaura L. S. Mueser, a perinatal social worker at the University of Washington Medical Center.

* Eat 6-11 servings of bread or grain, like rice, pasta, tortillas or cereal a day.
* Eat 3-5 servings of vegetables, like carrots, cabbage, tomatoes or broccoli a day.
* Eat 2-4 servings of fruit or fruit juice, like apples, peaches,mangoes, or bananas daily.
* Eat 2-3 servings a day of meat, fish, beans, eggs or nuts, for protein.
* Eat 2-3 servings daily of yogurt, cheese or milk.

Certainly if you do all that you will not have time nor room for the unhealthy snacks and “junk food” we all seem to crave and eat too much of. Junk food consumption in America is associated with heart disease and obesity. Everyone has their own list of what constitutes junk food in their diet. Candy, gum, fried foods, sweet desserts, and carbonated beverages are some of the foods we label junk food. They offer little in terms of nutrients needed for the body. It is important to judge each food according to the list of ingredients and nutrition facts on the label. This information will help you be more knowledgeable when choosing foods to reduce your nutritional health risk.

The anti-aging food pyramid is also a great guide for choosing the appropriate foods for maintaining your youth and making choices for a healthy lifestyle.

“This is the world’s most advance Food Pyramid specifically designed for anti-aging. In addition to optimum nutrition for cellular fortification, it curtails sugar imbalance, control oxidative stress, aids in detoxification, and prolong lifespan. It is the best anti-aging diet available, and it has been proven clinically to work.”

by Michael Lam, MD, MPH, ABAM, CNC

http://www.drlam.com/pyramid.asp

Scientists now know that free radicals are causal factors in nearly every known disease and the aging process as well. Antioxidants fight against the free radical molecules that invade our bodies. They inhibit the oxidative damage that free radicals cause. Antioxidants help to fight against premature aging as well as help prevent many serious and life threatening diseases.

Fruits and vegetables are extremely rich in antioxidants, vitamins and nutrients essential to maintain good nutrition and prevent disease. People who eat fruit rich in polyphenols and anthocyanins have a lower risk of diseases such as cancer, heart disease and neurological disease. Fruits and vegetables with antioxidant power can help digestion, relieve inflammation, fight viruses and bacteria, strengthen memory, the heart, the immune system and the nervous system, stabilize cholesterol and combat the effects of diabetes just to mention a few. As you can see there are many great benefits in eating lots of fruits and vegetables. It is well documented the number of servings of fruits and vegetables we need to eat daily to maintain good health as well as our youth.

Overweight, obesity, fat, plump or heavy are all labels for ranges of weight that are greater than what is generally labeled healthy for your height and age. These terms also identify weight ranges that are shown to increase the risk of disease and other health problems.  The killer waiting to happen. Having more body fat than is healthy is a generally a good definition for being overweight.  It is also defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or higher. A BMI  of 30 or higher is considered obese. Normal or healthy range is between 18.5 to 24.9. If less than 18.5 you are considered underweight.

One way to tell if you are at a healthy weight is to calculate your BMI (body mass index). Check out the BMI calculator or the BMI Index Chart at The Center For Disease Control (CDC) site; BODY MASS INDEX

Another way to check your weight is to measure your waist size. Measure around your abdomen just above your hip bone. Stand up straight, relax, exhale and measure your waist with the tape snug but not too tight. A good rule of thumb for men is not to exceed 40 inches in circumference and for women not to exceed 35 inches. Excessive belly fat places greater risks for you developing serious obesity related diseases.

Being overweight or obese can increase the risk of developing many types of disease such as;
•    Coronary heart disease
•    Type 2 diabetes
•    Stroke
•    Gallbladder disease
•    Dyslipidemia (cholesterol problems)
•    Sleep apnea and respiratory problems
•    Some cancers, (breast, colon,prostrate, and endometrial)
•    Gynecological problems
•    Degenerative joint disease
•    Psychosocial disability

Just because you are a little overweight does not always mean you aren’t healthy. A person’s shape is not always a good indicator of your health. It is the abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to your health.  A person can be overweight according to ordinary standards but not considered obese. Their body fat may actually be below-average but their muscle mass may be above-average.  A 250 pound football player is a good example of this.

It is a fact that your diet and the amount of calories you take in and lack of physical exercise are the two biggest factors that lead to overweight, heavy, fat, plump, or obese ( whatever you want to call it) individuals.  It is recommended that you engage in at least 30 minutes of regular, moderate intensity exercise every day. Muscle strengthening and balance training are also recommended to help reduce the risk of falls. You may have to increase the amount of physical activity for proper weight control.  Exercise can help slow down Alzheimer’s disease and boost your brain power. Exercise is great medicine.  If you want to live longer, be healthier and look slimmer, working out is the best thing you can do for yourself.  Walking is great exercise and you benefit by also soaking up some vitamin D (sunshine) that is good for your bones and helps decrease the risk of all kinds of cancer by 60 percent.

Your health is not a blessing it is your responsibility to take charge and make some positive changes. Get up off the couch and get out your sneakers. It is never too late to make a difference in your health. Remember even a little exercise and a little weight loss can mean HUGE health benefits. Slim, trim, slender,lean and thin are words to LIVE FOR. Overweight, heavy, fat, plump and obese are words to DIE FOR. LITERALLY!!

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Stay Healthy Everyone and Happy Antiaging,

Gayle and Chuck