ViSalus Sciences Body by Vi

I completed my 90 days and had some surprises!

2010-02-19T04:53:00.000-08:00

Originally posted by Julie Parra at: My Body By Vi

ViSalus Sciences Gives a BMW Bonus for Those Who Promote the Body By Vi Challenge

2010-02-17T04:14:00.000-08:00

ViSalus Sciences rewarded its top sales producers for the Nationwide Launch of the Body By Vi Challenge. They awarded each of the top producers with a BMW bonus!

Melanie Milletics was one of the top producers in the Nationwide Launch of the Body By Vi Challenge. She reached the rank of Regional Director and the BMW bonus by helping people to transform their bodies on the Body By Vi Challenge and by enrolling new ViSalus distributors to help promote the Body By Vi Challenge. When asked how she managed to become one of the top producers, she answered simply that she shared the Challenge with everyone that she knows!

Melanie Milletics shared the Body By Vi Challenge with her many online contacts through social media marketing with the progressive marketing system provided by ViSalus, the Vi-Net. She shared the marketing websites and videos on sites like Facebook and Twitter. She also used the tools within the Vi-Net that directly integrate with Facebook and Twitter to share the videos of other members of the ViSalus community who have had incredible results with the weight loss products.

“It’s incredibly easy to share something that absolutely works. When you have literally thousands of real life testimonials on a weight loss product – it sells itself! With 7 out of 10 people in need of a real, easy weight loss solution, ViSalus has met their needs with the Challenge!” – Melanie Milletics

The Nationwide Launch of the Body By Vi Challenge continues to be a huge success due to the ‘viral’ nature of its marketing campaign they call “Get 3 and Yours is FREE“. ViSalus Sciences gives distributors and customers alike a free Body By Vi marketing website and a unique Facebook application that enables them to invite those they know to join them in the Body By Vi Challenge. When they refer 3 customers to the Challenge, their next Challenge kit is free.

“The Body By Vi Challenge is already an economical weight loss solution at just $3.50 a day, but free fits into everyone’s economy! The viral nature of the Body By Vi Challenge marketing campaign is simply ingenious.” – Melanie Milletics

Transform Your Life, Health and Prosperity in 90 Days! Join the Body By Vi Challenge!

The ViSalus Sciences Body By Vi Challenge is geared to help you reach your goals, no matter what they are. From simply losing a few pounds, to getting fit and toned, we have the tools, the products, and the community of supportive people to celebrate your success. The Body by Vi program is easy, fun, and guarantees results.

The Body by Vi Challenge is not another fad diet. The program is based on healthy nutrition that helps you burn fat and keep lean muscle, boosts your metabolism and helps control hunger. The patented ingredients and formulas help you achieve your goals, on your terms with guaranteed results. Included in our program are nutrition guides, fitness tips and plans, and downloadable tracking tools.

Participants in the Nationwide Body By Vi Challenge have the opportunity to use the online tools to submit their before, progress and after photos for entry into the Body By Vi Challenge contest. Every 90 days winners are chosen from the online entries and awarded cash, Hollywood makeover vacations and cruises. Getting that kid of reward for transforming your health is a benefit that motivates many of the community to truly stick to their goals and complete the Body By VI Challenge.

Join the Challenge! Whether your goals are weight loss, lowering your blood pressure or cholesterol, building your lean body mass or completing a triathlon – you can make fast health gains with the ViSalus Body By Vi!

Originally posted by Melanie Milletics at: Body By Vi Challenge

30 Days! Wow I feel great!

2010-02-15T06:32:00.000-08:00

Originally posted by Julie Parra at: 90 Day Challenge

Day 15 of My Visalus 90 Day Challenge!

2010-02-12T03:35:00.000-08:00

Originally posted by Julie Parra at: 90 Day Challenge

Help the Haiti Relief Effort Now!

2010-02-07T05:30:00.000-08:00

HAITI RELIEF EFFORT

In the wake of the tragic earthquake that struck Haiti this week, there are thousands upon thousands of families suddenly left without homes, wondering where, when, and how their next meal will come. Our hearts go out to all those affected, including members of the ViSalus Community with family, friends, or loved ones in Haiti.

In our constant mission to give back to those in need around the world, ViSalus is reaching out on the strength of our Body by Vi Community Challenge.

We are working directly with World Emergency Relief to provide our Vi-Shape Nutritional Shake Mix to help feed children and families in need. The next 10,000 Children’s Meals donated as part of our ViSalus Body by Vi Community Challenge will be earmarked for the Haiti relief effort.

The faster we get the donations, the faster they help!

Visit http://donate.visalus.com

Originally posted by Agnes Vigh at: Haiti Relief Effort

ViSalus Sciences Gives a Free Cruise for Those Who Promote the Body By Vi Challenge

2010-02-05T06:55:00.000-08:00

ViSalus Sciences rewarded its top sales producers for the Nationwide Launch of the Body By Vi Challenge. They awarded each of the top producers with a free all inclusive cruise to Baja Mexico.

Melanie Milletics was one of the top producers in the Nationwide Launch of the Body By Vi Challenge. She earned the free cruise by helping people to transform their bodies on the Body By Vi Challenge and by enrolling new ViSalus distributors to help promote the Body By Vi Challenge. When asked how she managed to become one of the top producers, she answered simply that she shared the Challenge with everyone that she knows!

“It’s incredibly easy to share something that absolutely works. When you have literally thousands of real life testimonials on a weight loss product – it sells itself! With 7 out of 10 people in need of a real, easy weight loss solution, ViSalus has met their needs with the Challenge!” – Melanie Milletics

“The Body By Vi Challenge is already an economical weight loss solution at just $3.50 a day, but free fits into everyone’s economy! The viral nature of the Body By Vi Challenge marketing campaign is simply ingenious.” – Melanie Milletics

Transform Your Life, Health and Prosperity in 90 Days! Join the Body By Vi Challenge!

Originally posted by Melanie Milletics at: Visalus Sciences Opportunity

Nick Sarnicola, ViSalus Chief Sales Officer, Leaves Corporate Role to Become a ViSalus Distributor?

2010-02-03T23:25:00.000-08:00

Originally posted on Vi-Net Company Blog Tuesday, January 12, 2009

Sarnicola brings with him former ViSalus Vice President of Sales Mike Craig to break records in the Network Marketing Industry.

LOS ANGELES, CA – January 11th, 2010 – ViSalus Sciences Co-Founder Nick Sarnicola has announced that he will be stepping down from his role as Chief Sales Officer in order to build a new team from the ground up as a ViSalus Distributor. He looks forward to being a leader in the field, executing the ViSalus sales and training model and providing key feedback to the company he helped create.

Also announcing his decision to join Sarnicola as a Distributor is Mike Craig, who has served as the company’s Vice President of Sales, working closely with Sarnicola over the past year. Together they will build a new organization as they share the Body by Vi Challenge, a 90 Day Health Transformation initiative that has fueled ViSalus’ growth over the past 6 months.

For Sarnicola, this step is a return to his roots as a builder. “I’ve been involved with the Network Marketing Industry for 13 years, the last 5 of those in a corporate role with ViSalus,” said Sarnicola. “I have loved taking my vision and turning it into a reality with an amazing community of people, but I have missed the lifestyle that comes with being a Distributor. I can’t wait to put some of our latest strategies into action to create success stories on an even larger scale, and help thousands upon thousands of people enjoy better Life, Health, and Prosperity.”

With the company’s Body by Vi Challenge sweeping the nation, and the backing and stability of a publicly-traded, billion-dollar direct sales leader in Blyth, Inc., the timing was perfect for Sarnicola to join the ViSalus field and experience life as an Independent Distributor once again. “I have always said that the best job in the company should be that of the Distributor, and I’m excited to go live that lifestyle. I have found my utopia.”

For Mike Craig, who has worked closely with Sarnicola in the past, his time with ViSalus showed him the potential of the company’s products and opportunity. An expert in sales systems, Craig will serve as an integral part to the success of this new organization. “Like Nick, I am a builder at heart,” said Craig. “Traveling the country and speaking at ViSalus events over the past year has re-ignited that spark within me and showed me that ViSalus is a special place. When Nick decided to move into the field, I couldn’t pass up that opportunity.”

Sarnicola’s Co-Founders, CEO Ryan Blair and Chief Marketing Officer Blake Mallen, will continue to work with the current leadership to support the growth of the ViSalus community. They are excited to take another step towards their vision of ViSalus becoming the ultimate health transformation opportunity worldwide.

“When Nick came to me with this idea, and I saw the passion in his eyes, I was thrilled to support his desire to join the field,” said Blair. “Nick is an amazing entrepreneur, and with Mike as on his team, I have no doubt that they will be extremely successful.”

Blake Mallen, who has worked with Sarnicola for over a decade, is excited to support a longtime friend. “Nick and I were Distributors together when we launched our careers in Network Marketing. I know what he brings to the table. The existing team of ViSalus leaders is exceptional. Mike and Nick just bring one more competitive advantage.”

Sarnicola has the opportunity to achieve exciting new goals alongside a community that is close to his heart. “I love every one of our Distributors,” Sarnicola said. “I am thrilled today to join them in taking the life-transforming ViSalus vision to new heights.”

Originally posted by Agnes Vigh at: 90 Day Challenge

Day 10 of my Visalus 90 Day Challenge!

2010-01-30T03:06:00.000-08:00

Originally posted by Julie Parra at: 90 Day Challenge

Your Desires and Dreams Were Planted in You, and Your Talents Given to You, So That You Would Work to Live Your Dreams

2010-01-29T07:32:00.000-08:00

I am going to hit a soft spot here, but you really need to think
about this because it is very true.

Remember when you were little and anything was possible? What did
you want to be? A doctor, a fireman, a pro athlete, a rock star, a
teacher… what was it? You remember…

I love watching kids play because their minds have no limitations.

Thinking about this made me ask myself a while back, “Why do so
few people have dreams these days?”
It’s because people are afraid and think, ‘Dreams cost money.’
But dreams are what make us succeed in life.
Dreams are what we all deserve to reach in our lives!

One of the more important values I have found with ViSalus^(TM) is how
they stress the importance of living your dreams. The top producers
not only show off what their success has bought them, but even more
they speak of the lifestyles they have achieved and show others how
they too can have the same kind of life. ViSalus is about great
products; it is also simply about HOPE. It’s about inspiring others
to go for their dreams. It is exactly what the name stands for -
impacting life, health, and prosperity around the world.

Too often, I hear people look at something they want and say, “I
can’t afford it.”

How about instead saying, “How can I afford it?”

There are too many dream stealers out there these days. We need to
look out for the people who may innocently say negative things
like:

“You can’t do that!”
“That is too risky.”
“Don’t be silly!”
“If this is such a good idea, why hasn’t someone else done it
before?”
“Oh I tried that years ago, let me tell you why that won’t work
for you.”
Empowered people have big dreams that they have every chance to
achieve, while people who are afraid to grab their dreams simply
spend their lives moaning about what they never have. If you want
to change who you are and how you live, begin by changing the size
of your dream.

What is it that you really want?

Why not go for it? You really have nothing to lose!

ViSalus is an opportunity, giving you the vehicle that can take you
down the road to achieving your dreams while providing you with the
fuel to keep you moving toward your destination!

I know you have a dream worth looking at. And it begins here!

Take a further look and let yourself THINK BIG!
Then call me…I want to help make your real dreams come true!

Originally posted by Melanie Milletics at: Personal Development

Do You Want to Be A Rising Star?

2010-01-29T06:15:00.000-08:00

New Year, New YOU!

Introducing the Rising Star Program

When you start your journey as a ViSalus Distributor, you are opening a door to wonderful benefits, no matter how quickly you choose to build your business. For those looking to maximize their potential right out of the gates, we introduce the Rising Star Program, which provides a lifetime of added benefits for Distributors who achieve the rank of Director or above in their first 30 days!

Rising Star Program Benefits:

* Earn 3 points in the ViSalus Weekly Enroller’s Pool just for qualifying!
* Earn DOUBLE POINTS every time you qualify in our Weekly Enroller’s Pool… for life!
* Companywide Recognition and a Vi-Net Badge, Rising Star Certificate, and Rising Star Pin.
* Special invitation to a Congratulations & Game Plan Call with ViSalus Founders and Top Ambassadors

How to Achieve the Rank of Director:

* Be an Active Distributor ($125 PQV in Auto-Ship Sales or $200 PQV in Retail Sales per month)
* Have at least 3 Active Legs in your organization
* Have at least $2,000 GQV/month

Achieve this position in your first 30 days (from your enrollment date) and join the Rising Star Program!

Get started with ViSalus today and you could be a Rising Star!

Join Now!

Congratulations to our newest Rising Stars!

Special January Opportunity for Existing Distributors!
Achieve the Rank of Director for the first time in the month of January.
OR
If you are already a Director or above, qualify* at least one time in the Weekly Enroller’s Pool in the month of January.

*Qualify in the Weekly Enroller’s Pool either by enrolling 3 New Associates OR by acquiring 3 New Preferred Customers (minimum $500 QV, you must have enrolled with an Executive Success System

Originally posted by Agnes Vigh at: Visalus Sciences

3 Fastest Growing Global Trends Today : Social Networking, Health and Wellness, and Home Based Business

2010-01-27T07:21:00.001-08:00

Its critical to be in front of the trends in business. Those who stay ahead of the curve make incredible gains, while those who catch up later – well, never really catch up!

Let’s be real

People who are bored want = to have fun
People who are lonely want = to meet others
People feeling older want = to feel younger
People getting larger want = to get smaller
People who are broke want = money
People who are struggling want = solutions

FACT: The population is expanding around us at an average rate of
149,000 people per day, yet most adults say they only have two
people they can talk to about the most important subjects in their
lives? How many people do you have?

FACT: For the first time in history, the average life expectancy of
this generation is estimated to be shorter than the last. How is
this possible?

FACT: These days many of us are investing a greater number of hours
into our careers, but feeling more financial uncertainty than ever
before. 53% of working Americans say they’ve had to change jobs to
maintain an income that meets their basic needs.

Did anybody think that gas prices would almost double within a
year? That the real-estate bubble would burst, sending millions of
Americans into foreclosure? Truth is, it’s hard to focus on
priorities like relationships and health, when so many of us are
just treading water to stay afloat

Many people have had enough. And when enough people really WANT
something, opportunity is born and a TREND is created.

So what are three of the fastest growing global trends today?

1. Social Networking. Where did we used to go to find like minded
people? Our neighborhood, friends of friends, out on the town,
etc. Today we go to one big place – the internet! Nielsen/Net
Ratings reports that already “57% of the American population
belongs to a social network.” And one in four people blog 10 plus
hours a week and spend three times as much time online as watching
TV.

2. Health and Wellness. According to leading economist Paul Zane
Pilzer, the wellness industry is “the next trillion dollar
industry.” Boomers are leading the transitions, but all kinds of
different paradigms across the globe are shifting, from
pharmaceutical to nutraceutical, from reactive health treatments to
proactive prevention.

3.Direct Selling/Home Based Business Sector. The DSA states that “…the direct
selling business is a $110 billion dollar industry and growing…we’re in the middle of a boom in home-based businesses.”

Why am I telling you all this?

Because ViSalus Sciences®, is the only company in history that allows people like you
and me to leverage three of the fastest growing global trends to
improve your life, health and prosperity.

ViSalus™ is a community assembled around shared values. In addition
to offering superior health products and financial rewards, ViSalus
created a revolutionary online social media platform – Vi-Net!

What is Vi-Net?

A Social Network for ViSalus Distributors, Customers & Friends
A daily guide for your life, health, & prosperity!
A way to track your nutrition & weight with sophisticated online tools
The most efficient group management technology in Direct Sales
A virtual mastermind of online video training
A suite of Marketing and Exposure tools to help you build your business.

Go to my website and take a free tour and you will get the idea.
While you’re there, sign up for a free guest account and check out
all the great features Vi-Net has to offer.

Originally posted by Melanie Milletics at: Visalus Sciences

ViSalus Sciences Faith-Based Initiative Program

2010-01-27T06:32:00.000-08:00

NEW! ViSalus Sciences Faith-Based Initiative

Originally Posted on Monday August 31, 2009 on Vi-Net

David Colister here, Vice President of Field Operations and Overseer of the ViSalus Sciences Faith-Based Initiative. Recently, the company commissioned me to help distributors reach and work with the faith-based community, particularly leaders of churches, missions, authors, etc. I want to make some resources immediately available to you that will dramatically increase your impact on the health of Americans, as well as impact your personal income by working closely with, and funding, ministries.

If you know ministers (pastors, teachers, authors, missionaries, etc.) we want to help you create a healthy and profitable ViSalus relationship with that minister. In the U.S., the faith-based community is the proven leader in terms of market penetration for networkers.

Relating our products and opportunity to those in the ministry requires a marketing different approach than those used for other types of prospective customers and/or distributors. Optimizing a ministry’s customer and distributor acquisition also requires (for IRS and other considerations) a different administrative process for the distributor and ministry.

We are rapidly creating resources for your use in marketing to and servicing ministries. Below are some resources already available:

FAITH-BASED INITIATIVE RESOURCES:
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$49 BASIC DISTRIBUTOR ENROLLMENT FEE WAIVED
Any ordained or licensed (usually support personnel are licensed, not ordained) minister may take advantage of this free Basic Enrollment. There is currently no online process for this. Simply have the minister complete the distributor application in full (minus payment information) and fax it to the number at the top of the application (877-547-1570). In order for this to be properly processed, please include at the top of the application “Attn: Zorica, Faith-Based Initiative”. The minister will also need to include a copy of his or her ordination or ministry license with the fax.
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FAITH-BASED INITIATIVE 24/7 RECORDED SIZZLE LINE:

This is a 24-hour-a-day recorded message designed to introduce the heart and mission of the ViSalus Faith-Based Initiative to someone in the ministry (pastor, ministry staff, etc.). Simply 3-way or have the minister (or interested party) call the number and give the Access Code (below) and pount sign “#” when prompted:

Minister’s Sizzle Call:
Call: 616-712-8099
Enter Access Code: 1082449# (when prompted)

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VISALUS SCIENCES FAITH-BASED INITIATIVE VISION CALL
Hosted by David Colister

This live, interactive conference call takes place every Monday morning at 9 a.m. Pacific Time (Noon Eastern Time). The call is hosted by David Colister, ViSalus VP of Field Operations. David is a 27-year network marketing veteran and 30-year ministry veteran. His initiatives have created over $3 billion in revenue through the faith-based community, creating wealth for the ministry organizations, the minister’s family, distributors, and companies. His expertise as a minister, network marketer, and direct selling corporate executive and consultant make him the perfect voice to head up this initiative for ViSalus. In you want to help ministries prosper while positively impacting the health and wellness of their members, not only will you want to get every minister you know on the call, but you’ll want to be on it every week to learn the nuances of David’s messaging to those in the faith-based community.

Every Monday Morning
9 a.m. Pacific Time (10-Mountain, 11-Central, 12-Eastern)
Call: 218-844-8230
Enter Access Code: 407278# (when prompted)
(Approximate call length: 25 minutes, not including Q&A)

To listen to a recording of that week’s call (24/7), please call: 218-844-8799 (Use code: 407278#)

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FAITH-BASED INITIATIVE TRAINING CALL
This training call is for ViSalus distributors (ONLY) who want to master the art and science of engaging ministers and ministries for ViSalus. Talk about highly-influential people! The median size of a congregation is approximately 100 members. So the warm market of pastors is almost 10 times the size of the average person. Add to this that nearly all pastors know dozens, if not hundreds, of other pastors! Mix in mega churches and parachurch organizations and you have a warm market of over 150 million Americans (over 50% of the U.S. population)! The mission, message, and methods required to optimize your faith-based initiative impact are the most important things discussed on this interactive call. Again, this training call is NOT for visitors! Only active ViSalus distributors should be on this powerful time of training and leadership interaction.

Faith-Based Initiative Training Call:
Every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month: (September: 14th and 28th)
Time: 1 p.m. Pacific Time (2-Mountain, 3-Central, 4-Eastern)
Call (Distributors ONLY): 712-432-0800
Use Access Code (when prompted): 998228#
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To learn more email me, David Colister at dcolister@visalus.com or faith@visalus.com

Originally posted by Agnes Vigh at: Faith-Based Community

I need to lose weight! Nothing has worked for me, will this?

2010-01-09T04:59:00.000-08:00

Originally posted by Julie Parra at: 90 Day Challenge

What Do You Buy the Person Who Has Everything? A Donation in Their Name

2009-12-17T18:46:00.000-08:00

What do you buy the person who has everything? You give a Charitable Donation in their name! You can donate 60 meals to Children in Need in the USA for just $24, and get a certificate to give the ‘person who has everything’ telling them you made the donation in their name – perfect!

To Give a Charitable Donation in Someone’s name now, Visit this link :
http://budurl.com/feedhungrykids
You will have the opportunity to print the certificate once you have completed the donation.

Have a very Merry Christmas!

Originally posted by Melanie Milletics at: Holiday Special

Exercise Keeps You On Top Of Your Game ~ And It Keeps Me Sane!

2009-12-14T06:17:00.000-08:00

Exercise keeps me on top of my game. Keeps my mind sharp, helps me to stay in good health and good spirits. In fact, I think I might just crawl up into a ball and cry myself to sleep if it wasn’t for my regular endorphin rush. Sound a little extreme? Well, this is my personal blog – and I can give you my personal experience, right?

This healthy addiction to exercise began at around age 16 with a desire to be fit and beautiful ~ as most young women strive to be. Thankfully I really liked food, so starving myself was never part of my regimen. Instead I studied healthy eating and began to exercise regularly. At 18 I would drive over to Philadelphia to go into the dance clubs and dance from the time they played the first song to close. I’d dance for 4 or 5 hours straight ~ drinking nothing but ice water and riding the endorphin rush.
Sound wacky? Don’t care ~ this is MY reality.

Throughout college I kept sane by hitting the gym a few times a week, and hitting the trails behind the campus. I know these workouts helped to keep me from gaining a ridiculous amount of weight – cause remember… I like to eat!

There is a good correlation between those who regularly exercise and a healthy diet as well. If you are hitting the gym and running, you KNOW you must fuel your body properly. You feel absolutely horrid otherwise.

So fast forward to Mom of two and gonna be 35 in just a few hours… and I can tell you that if it wasn’t for my workouts I would not be where I am today! I’m home, self employed, living life by design.

Today, I head to the gym 4 or 5 mornings a week to do some sort of fun exercise like Zumba, kickboxing, and even the not so fun womens strength training. I often head in there with racing mind and a body that is holding onto the stress of the day before. By the time I am halfway through I feel the endorphins flood in, and the happy thoughts begin to flow. The creative problem solving part of my mind kicks in and divine inspiration begins to download into an open, happy mind. Some of my most profitable ideas were conceived while in the middle of a Zumba class … who woulda thought?

I’m still dancing…

If I sit in front of my computer, my mind and creativity begins to stagnate. If I workout, I return to work enthusiastic about the task at hand.

My point of this long, personal post about why I simply must workout, or my life falls apart???
To inspire you ~
If you feel that the words ’stagnate, blue, depressed, bored, or unhealthy’ resonate with you and your current lifestyle ~ try incorporating some exercise into your life.

The human body is not at all designed to sit ~ to be lazy. It is meant to move and do physical work. Our entire physiology was created in such a way that if we do gentle exercise and eat healthily, we can live an optimum life.

If you know you are on the other extreme, start with moving some – on a regular basis. If you are eating junk ~ its because your mind really craves the endorphin rush and you are getting it from the foods you are eating. If you give it the endorphins in a regular workout – you can begin to SHIFT your diet to one that will actually add years to your life, instead of killing you slowly.

Why do I care? Because I truly do want to see all people fit, healthy and happy – as we were designed. Your potential really is squashed if you aren’t exercising – and you were designed for greatness.

Hey, its almost my birthday. Give me a present and tell me you have committed to getting in shape. You don’t have to be like I was at 18… dancing hours on end. But commit to something. Cause You Love You

Originally posted by Melanie Milletics at: Strength training

It’s the Time of the Year for Giving the Gifts of Life, Health & Prosperity!

2009-12-10T17:49:00.000-08:00

ViSalus Sciences Holiday Specials

Give the Gifts of Life, Health, and Prosperity

ViSalus wants to help you take care of everybody on your list this Holiday Season, and make you the best Holiday Shopper in your community with some special limited time offers.

Give the Gift of Life – Help Feed Children In Need

Join the Body by Vi™ Community Challenge in our goal of providing 100,000 meals to children in need.

Donate for yourself or on behalf of friends and family and receive a printable certificate.

Purchase 30 meals and ViSalus will donate 30 more!

60 Meals For Only $24

Give the Gift of Health - A “Shaked and Baked” Holiday

Do you know anybody who might be in the mood for a delicious treat of a shake and cookies this year?

Give this jolly gift to anybody you know who wants to satisfy their sweet tooth the healthy way!

15 Nutritious Vi-Shape® Shakes & 14 Delicious Nutra-Cookies™

A Healthy Holiday For Only $49

Give the Gift of Prosperity -ViSalus Executive Success Club 1-Year Membership!

This one-year membership is the perfect gift for anybody interested in Personal Development, entrepreneurship, or simply learning from the best and brightest minds in business.

50 FREE ONLINE BOOKS & LECTURES

$579.98 Value Only $99

Buy your gifts today and help your friends and family do their shopping, too!

Use the Gift Organizer by simply filling in the information for your gift recipients and ViSalus will ship the gifts directly to them for you.

Fax Both Sides of The Form to 877.547.1570 or scan and email to info@visalus.com

Originally posted by Agnes Vigh at: Visalus Executive Success Club

A Cookie That Taste Great and Is Healthy For YOU?

2009-12-01T00:59:00.000-08:00

ViSalus Sciences does it again!

The AMAZING tasting ViSalus Sciences Nutra-Cookie™ that is good for you!

These delicious, all-natural, cookies are the perfect mini meal the whole family can enjoy! Made with ViSalus Sciences exclusive Tri-Sorb™ protein system, prebiotics and fiber, and antioxidants, these cookies support a healthy immune system, healthy digestive system, and help curb your appetite. Eat one cookie for a healthy snack, or two cookies for a meal replacement that won’t leave you hungry or feeling unsatisfied.

Our cookie has 9 grams of a proprietary Tri-Sorb™ protein system designed to curb your appetite and control your hunger. A patent pending blend of proteins and branch chain amino acids are helpful for immune support and muscle health; and to support the di-sulfide bridge for cellular protein absorption.

What’s in the ViSalus Nutra-Cookie™?

9 grams of our proprietary Tri-Sorb™ protein system
2.2 Servings of Fruit and Vegetable Antioxidants
5 grams of Fiber with Feeling of Fullness Benefits
Prebiotics & Fiber for Digestive Health
Non-GMO Soy (cultivated without biotechnology), specially processed to remove isoflavones

Who can eat the cookie?

The Whole Family: Great for fighting those pre-dinner cravings.
Kids: They may think its a yummy treat, yet it is healthy and sustaining.
Sports Enthusiasts: Provides pre-workout fuel, nutrients and protein to sustain your energy levels and post-workout and can speed up recovery time.
Dieters: Sustain your appetite with a full serving of fiber.
Health Conscious: Those who want a healthy snack without wasting calories eating empty foods.

Great as a Snack: Eat one Nutra-Cookie™ for a delicious protein snack with fiber to help keep you from feeling hungry between meals. It’s the perfect on the go snack!

Meal Replacement: Eat two Nutra-Cookies™ in place of a meal or have one Nutra-Cookie™ with a delicious Vi-Shape® Nutritional Shake mixed with water. For added weight management support add Vi-Slim® to help boost your metabolism and Vi-Trim® to help you control hunger.

Do you have more questions about the Nutra-Cookie? Click here for FAQ’s. Wondering how the Nutra-Cookie compares to other brands in regards to Vegetable & Fruit Antioxidants? Immune Support Ingredients? Full Serving of Fiber?

The Nutra-Cookie™ Available in Chocolate Chip or Oatmeal Raisin! Yummy! Become a Guest of Vi-Net to order yours TODAY!

Originally posted by Agnes Vigh at: Amway Sport Cookie

ViSalus Sciences Launches Body by Vi™ Community Challenge to Donate 100,000 Healthy Meals to Children in Need

2009-11-29T00:40:00.000-08:00

Wellness Company Sets Goal to Donate 100,000 Healthy Meals to Children in Need

LOS ANGELES, CA – November 18th, 2009 – ViSalus Sciences has made another step towards bringing
its mission of Prosperity to families in need. From Fusion Academy, a ViSalus national convention in Tampa, Florida, CEO Ryan Blair announced a new initiative that will leverage the company’s Vi-Shape® Nutritional Shake Mix to provide, healthy nutrition to children from coast to coast.
The Body by Vi™ Community Challenge has set a goal of donating 100,000 children’s meals through a network of local Distributors working with charitable organizations in their communities. For as little as 50 cents per meal, ViSalus Distributors and Customers can make a donation to be matched meal for meal by ViSalus.

The Challenge was given a head start towards this goal by Co-Founders Ryan Blair, Nick Sarnicola, and Blake Mallen, who together pledged the first 15,000 meals on stage today.
“Our company is founded in name and spirit on the pillars of Life, Health, and Prosperity,” said ViSalus Chief Marketing Officer Blake Mallen. “To us, Prosperity is about much more than financial freedom; it’s about the ability to give back to the people and causes that touch your heart.”

Chief Sales Officer Nick Sarnicola is humbled to have an opportunity to combine the benefits of
ViSalus products with the giving spirit of the ViSalus community. “To have great products is one thing,”
said Sarnicola. “To have a great product that children can benefit from and enjoy is another. For our
community to make this product available for free to the children who need it most is the ultimate
form of contribution we can achieve.”

ViSalus Founder Ryan Blair was inspired to take this cause to the masses after a recent trip to Jamaica
showed him what a difference the ViSalus community could make. “There are too many children in this
world who don’t have a fighting chance because they simply don’t have the means to get the nutrition
their bodies need each day. To succeed at school, on the athletic field, or simply to grow up to be
healthy, nothing is more important than nutrition, and I hope the children of the world know we don’t
plan on stopping at 100,000 meals,” said Blair.

– Press Release–

About ViSalus Sciences®
ViSalus Sciences®, with headquarters in Troy, Michigan and Los Angeles, CA, is a leading Weight
Management and Nutritional Supplement maker utilizing the direct selling channel to distribute its
products. ViSalus is the company behind the Body by Vi™ Challenge, a health transformation program
helping people achieve their weight loss and fitness goals for a chance to win over $100,000 per year
in total prizes.

Originally posted by Melanie Milletics at: Visalus Charity

The Body by Vi™ Community Challenge Launched by ViSalus Sciences

2009-11-27T21:41:00.000-08:00

Leading health and wellness company sets goal to donate 100,000 healthy meals to children in need.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) November 18, 2009 — ViSalus Sciences has made another step towards bringing its mission of Prosperity to families in need. From Fusion Academy, a ViSalus national convention in Tampa, Florida, CEO Ryan Blair announced a new initiative that will leverage the company’s Vi-Shape Nutritional Shake Mix to provide, healthy nutrition to children from coast to coast.

The Body by Vi™ Community Challenge has set a goal of donating 100,000 children’s meals through a network of local Distributors working with charitable organizations in their communities. For as little as 50 cents per meal, ViSalus Distributors and Customers can make a donation to be matched meal for meal by ViSalus.

The Challenge was given a head start towards this goal by Co-Founders Ryan Blair, Nick Sarnicola, and Blake Mallen, who together pledged the first 15,000 meals on stage today.

“Our company is founded in name and spirit on the pillars of Life, Health, and Prosperity,” said ViSalus Chief Marketing Officer Blake Mallen. “To us, Prosperity is about much more than financial freedom; it’s about the ability to give back to the people and causes that touch your heart.”

Chief Sales Officer Nick Sarnicola is humbled to have an opportunity to combine the benefits of ViSalus products with the giving spirit of the ViSalus community. “To have great products is one thing,” said Sarnicola. “To have a great product that children can benefit from and enjoy is another. For our community to make this product available for free to the children who need it most is the ultimate form of contribution we can achieve.”

ViSalus Founder Ryan Blair was inspired to take this cause to the masses after a recent trip to Jamaica showed him what a difference the ViSalus community could make. “There are too many children in this world who don’t have a fighting chance because they simply don’t have the means to get the nutrition their bodies need each day. To succeed at school, on the athletic field, or simply to grow up to be healthy, nothing is more important than nutrition, and I hope the children of the world know we don’t plan on stopping at 100,000 meals,” said Blair.

About ViSalus Sciences

ViSalus Sciences, with headquarters in Troy, Michigan and Los Angeles, CA, is a leading Weight Management and Nutritional Supplement maker utilizing the direct selling channel to distribute its products. ViSalus is the company behind the Body by Vi Challenge, a health transformation program helping people achieve their weight loss and fitness goals for a chance to win over $100,000 per year in total prizes.

ViSalus Sciences Launches Body by Vi™ Community Challenge
Posted on : 2009-11-20 | Author : PRWeb News Category : PressRelease

Originally posted by Agnes Vigh at: Visalus Sciences

Is Network Marketing Really That Difficult?

2009-11-27T07:06:00.000-08:00

I was sent this email earlier today that I had to share with you…

The following article is an excerpt from a speech given by a direct seller at a local meeting. We are told she was asked to speak on how direct sales/network marketing compares to working a “regular” job. It was submitted to us, and although the original author is unknown, we wish to thank her for her thoughts and insights. We have forwarded it to share with you as you embark on a brand new opportunity to count the many blessings we have in this business.

Is Network Marketing Difficult?

Lately, I have heard so many people say how difficult direct sales/network marketing is. “It’s hard.” “I can’t get bookings.” “This just isn’t for me.” “I didn’t know how difficult it would be.”

Well, I am a single mom of three who, before joining the direct sales/network marketing family, held down two jobs. I would get up at 4:00 in the morning and not get to bed until midnight most nights, after returning from my part-time retail job, packing lunches, checking homework and relieving my mother, who helped out with the kids.

That, my friends, is difficult.

It is difficult always having to lower your dreams to meet your means. It is difficult to miss your son’s football game because you have to work. It is difficult knowing the rust bucket you call a car is eating you alive in maintenance, but you can’t afford a new one. It is difficult to realize that someone else is going to watch your daughter take her first step or have your son say mama to the preschool teacher.

It is difficult knowing that you have spent 40 years of your life working for someone else, only to realize that you will be retiring on one-third of what you can live on today. Or, worse yet, it is difficult knowing that you have diligently worked all your life, only to be given an early retirement and be replaced by someone younger, more capable.

I will tell you what is difficult. It is difficult waking up one morning and realizing that your children, the most precious things imaginable, no longer need bottles, diapers, have tea parties, or are shorter than the baseball bat they are trying to swing. It is difficult realizing it is too late and that the time frittered away can never be retrieved. It slips through our fingers one second at a time.

It is also difficult watching the spark in your partner’s eyes fade because both of you realize the house you have been wanting is just a dream because someone else is controlling your finances.

We have nasty habits about rationalizing, procrastination and skirting important things, rather than facing the issues. Too often we allow others who do not pay our bills, who do not share our dreams, to direct our futures.

As children we have absolutely no freedom; we rebel in our teens and scream for freedom. We reach adulthood and are finally free, only to relinquish that freedom because we think it is too difficult. We do not want to take responsibility. We do not want to make a wrong decision, so we obligingly give that awesome power to someone else. We wake up too late. We hear ourselves uttering phrases like: “I wish I had only…” And “If I could do it over again…”

You have no one but yourself to blame. You had the chance. Perhaps the Opportunity was presented many times and each time you elevated the trivial to a higher priority than yourself.

Let me ask you: Is direct sales/network marketing really difficult?

Is it so traumatic to show someone an exciting product or idea? Is it so difficult to understand that if you work this marketing idea for three to five years, you just might finally be able to send your children to a college chosen by excellence, rather than one chosen by price? That you could finally put your family in the home of their dreams?

Would you work really hard for eight to ten years, so you could mold a lifestyle of your choosing, so your family could live a lifestyle of their dreams, rather than trying to live how someone else thinks you should live?

How difficult is it to pick up the phone and call your business partner? How difficult is it to pack up your kit and meet some new friends? How difficult is it, really, to share what you love with others? Think about it.

Realize the awesome power you have in your hands with direct sales/network marketing. There are people out there working three jobs. There are people drowning in debt; or agonizing through bankruptcy, realizing they only needed a couple hundred more dollars per month. That is difficult!!

This business you have chosen has the ability to change lives. Direct sales/network marketing cannot do anything. But YOU can change lives with it. You are the one with the life-changing ability. What are you waiting for?

There is difficulty and pain in success, and there is difficulty and pain in failure. Difficulty and pain in success will last a short period of time but pain in failure lasts a lifetime. Which one is really more difficult?

You will pay a price for your actions and your choices.

Which choice will you make?

Take ACTION today!

80% of ViSalus Sciences top earners

NEVER worked in Network Marketing before!

Life In The Health Lane

The door is open, you have to walk through it!

Chose a company that gives you the tools you need to build your business. If you have been searching, search no more! ViSalus is a community of amazing people all striving for Life, Health and Prosperity.

Originally posted by Agnes Vigh at: Body By Vi Challenge

Now You Can Eat All the Cookies You Want, and Be Healthier For It! ViSalus Nutra-Cookies are Here!

2009-11-26T07:49:00.000-08:00

ViSalus Sciences has developed a ground breaking new meal replacement product, the Nutra-Cookie™.

The ViSalus Nutra-Cookie™ is more than your ordinary protein snack, it is packed with nutrition to help your body support a healthy immune system, a healthy digestive system, a healthy heart, while fueling your body with energizing protein, fiber & other nutrients to keep you feeling full. Ideal for anyone who wants a healthy snack on the go or a boost of energy for the day ahead! Our Nutra-Cookie™ can also be a nutritious and delicious mini meal the whole family can enjoy.

Great as a Snack: Eat one Nutra-Cookie™ for a delicious protein snack with fiber to
help keep you from feeling hungry between meals. It’s the perfect on the go snack!

Meal Replacement: Eat two Nutra-Cookies™ in place of a meal or have one
Nutra-Cookie™ with a delicious Vi-Shape® Nutritional Shake mixed with water.
For added weight management support add Vi-Slim® to help boost your
metabolism and Vi-Trim® to help you control hunger.

What Makes It Different?
Our cookie has 9 grams of a proprietary Tri-Sorb™ protein system designed to
curb your appetite and control your hunger. A patent pending blend of proteins
and branch chain amino acids are helpful for immune support and muscle
health; and to support the di-sulfide bridge for cellular protein absorption.

What’s in the ViSalus Nutra-Cookie™?
• 9 grams of our proprietary Tri-Sorb™ protein system
• 2.2 Servings of Fruit and Vegetable Antioxidants
• 5 grams of Fiber with Feeling of Fullness Benefits
• Prebiotics & Fiber for Digestive Health
• Non-GMO Soy (cultivated without biotechnology),
specially processed to remove isoflavones

Who can eat the cookie?
The Whole Family: Great for fighting those pre-dinner cravings.
Kids: They may think its a yummy treat, yet it is healthy and sustaining.
Sports Enthusiasts: Provides pre-workout fuel, nutrients and protein to sustain
your energy levels and post-workout and can speed up recovery time.
Dieters: Sustain your appetite with a full serving of fiber.
Health Conscious: Those who want a healthy snack without wasting calories
eating empty foods.

ViSalus Nutra-Cookie™ FAQ

1. What is the ViSalus Nutra-Cookie™?
The ViSalus Nutra-Cookie™ is a guilt-free ‘mini-meal’(snack) that can be used to curb hunger, and fuel your body
with protein, antioxidants, fiber, pre-biotics, and more! The rich and chewy cookie is packed with 9 grams of
protein, a full serving of 5 grams of fiber, yet tastes like a home-baked treat! It is available in two delicious flavors of
Oatmeal Raisin, and Chocolate Chip.

2. What are the benefits of Nutra-Cookie™?
»» Portable, convenient and portion-controlled snack
»» All Natural, with a great taste the whole family can enjoy.
»» Ideal part of a healthy weight management plan.
»» One cookie is a great hunger busting snack to be used between meals.
»» Two cookies, or a shake (in water) and a cookie are great meal alternatives for those days where you don’t
have time to stop.
»» Supports a healthy digestive and immune system with prebiotic, antioxidants, and fiber, supports a healthy
metabolism with power packed protein, healthy antioxidants from fruits and vegetables.
»» Nutrition energy for busy lifestyles, with healthy antioxidant protection from harmful free radicals generated
by exercise.
»» Provides low fat protein
»» Helps promote & maintain lean muscle mass
»» Helps support healthy energy levels while cutting calories
»» Provides fiber benefits for health protection
»» Supports healthy metabolism

3. Why were the cookies developed?
The ViSalus Nutra-Cookie™ was designed to be a healthy between meal snack for those on either our Body by
Vi™ Weight Loss Challenge, or for those who simply want a healthier snack to help curb hunger. Eating healthy
snacks between meals can help support healthy metabolism, and curb hunger so you can stick to your weight
management program and lose weight. The cookies are also great alternatives to higher sugar, lower quality
snacks that many adults and children eat today.

4. Are the cookies kosher?
Yes, the cookies are certified OU-D kosher.

5. Can the cookies be used by pregnant, lactating, or nursing mothers?
Yes, the cookies may be consumed by pregnant women or nursing mothers.

6. Can children use the cookies?
Yes children can eat the cookies.

7. How do I use the cookies? What is the serving size?
One cookie is 9 grams of protein, a serving of fiber, a serving of fruit & vegetable antioxidants.
Each cookie is 150 calories.
a. Snack: One cookie is a great, on the go snack! Eat between meals to help you feel full and satisfied.
b. Meal: Eat two cookies in place of a meal, or have one cookie with a delicious Vi-Shape® Nutritional Shake
mixed with water. By doing this you are getting between 18-20 grams of protein.

8. What is Tri-Sorb™ Protein?
Tri-Sorb is our unique blend of proteins, designed to be absorbed into the body to fuel your day. Our blend
includes non-GMO soy protein (not genetically modified or bio-engineered). The soy was specially processed to
remove the isoflavones, to alleviate concerns about impacting estrogen levels. We use soy because it is a complete
protein, and is heart healthy too. We also use a combination of whey proteins. These proteins help you feel full, and
help your body maintain healthy blood sugar levels.

9. What is the price? How does this compare to other products on the market?ViSalus Nutra-Cookie Competitor Comparison
There simply is no other product like the ViSalus Nutra-Cookie™, so it is hard to compare it!
Our cookie is priced at $34.00 per box of 14 cookies, or $2.42 per cookie. When you purchase 4 boxes for $125.00
the price is now $2.23 per cookie. The ‘average’ snack cookie is about $1.79, but does
not have the antioxidant, pre-biotic and fiber, or the same type or quality and amount of protein. Many cookies on
the market are also higher sugar, higher carbohydrate. So when comparing the nutrition, ours simply can’t be beat!

10. What’s the best place to store the cookies?
To ensure the best quality, store unopened packages in a cool, dry location. As with any cookie, heat, humidity,
exposure to air, and leaving the cookie package open can affect its quality. Our cookies last up to one-year in
unopened packets.

11. Who should use this product?
Anyone interested in losing or maintaining their weight, and those who want a good alternative to sugary snacks
or high carbohydrate/low nutrition foods.

12. How many can I have per day?
If you are on the Body by Vi™ Challenge, or trying to lose weight, then having 1-2 per day between meals is the
recommended amount. If you are already at your ideal weight, or just want great nutrition, then you can have
more but just need to keep in mind how many calories you are eating per day in order not to gain weight.

13. What are the cookie flavors?
Nutra-Cookies™ are available in two of the most popular flavors: Oatmeal & Raisin and Chocolate chip.

Order your ViSalus Nutra-Cookies™ Now!

ViSalus Sciences Live Fusion Academy Training in Tampa Florida!

2009-11-17T04:22:00.000-08:00

This Live Fusion Academy Training will prepare you for entrepreneurial success in today’s Online Network Marketing arena.

Online Social Media Marketing Mastery + Network Marketing with ViSalus
= Your Residual Millions!

The last 2009 ViSalus Sciences Fusion Academy Live Training is THIS weekend in Tampa, Florida. This is an event not to be missed! The Friday night Red Carpet Event will kick off the weekend with entertainment and a party where some of the most fit and positive people from across the country will dance till all hours.

The Event Experience

On Saturday and Sunday, the training will equip the ViSalus business builders who attend with a success blueprint to take their ViSalus business to the next level and beyond. The training will cover the fundamentals of Network Marketing with ViSalus and will encompass all of the training modules covered in the Fusion Academy. It will also cover in depth how the ViSalus marketing system, the Vi-Net , integrates directly with social media like twitter, Facebook and MySpace and how you can use our online marketing system to generate endless free leads for your ViSalus business using smart social media marketing. You will learn that our company is literally years ahead of every single company in our industry when it comes to online marketing. Our Vi-Net and our training on how to market effectively online, is unmatched!

New Bimmer Club Members To Be Recognized in Tampa!

ViSalus Sciences will award the 21 newest Regional Directors (second level in the company) with their BMW ‘Told You So’ plates, plus $1000 cash bonus for reaching that level in October! This is incredibly exciting and I’m attending Fusion Academy Tampa Live this weekend to learn exactly how to help YOU earn YOUR BMW!

This is where YOU fit into this weekend. You still have time to start your ViSalus business and register for Fusion Academy. The training this weekend WILL give you the complete success blueprint for you to succeed in your ViSalus business. Our team would like nothing more than to have you sit in the team’s row, so that you can get the training you need to get yourself into a BMW by the New Year! It is absolutely possible and this weekend is going to prepare you for an incredible future.

The Fusion Academy training is truly unique, and incredibly effective. The top earners in ViSalus had no prior MLM experience and are succeeding wildly because of the training that has been put in place. What will YOU do when given this blueprint for success?

You have the opportunity to get to

Tampa, November 13-15, for Fusion Academy Training LIVE!

Ask me HOW!

Originally posted by Agnes Vigh at: Visalus

Live ViSalus Sciences Fusion Academy Training in Tampa Florida

2009-11-16T05:36:00.000-08:00

Fusion Academy Live will equip you for entrepreneurial success in today’s Network Marketing in an ‘online world’.

Online Social Media Marketing Mastery + Network Marketing with ViSalus
= Your Residual Millions!

ViSalus Sciences is holding its last Fusion Academy Live Training on 2009 this weekend in Tampa Florida. This event is going to be simply stellar! The Red Carpet Event on Friday night will kick off Fusion with entertainment and a party till late where some of the most fit and positive people from across the country will dance till all hours. The training on Saturday and Sunday will equip the entrepreneurs who attend with a success blueprint to take their ViSalus business to 7 figures and beyond.

The training this weekend will cover the fundamentals of Network Marketing with ViSalus and will encompass all of the training modules covered in the Fusion Academy. It will also cover in depth how the ViSalus marketing system, the Vi-Net , integrates directly with social media like twitter, Facebook and MySpace and how you can use our online marketing system to generate endless free leads for your ViSalus business using smart social media marketing. You will learn that our company is literally years ahead of every single company in our industry when it comes to online marketing. Our Vi-Net and our training on how to market effectively online, is unmatched!

21 New Bimmer Club Members Recognized!

ViSalus Sciences will award the 21 newest Regional Directors with their BMW ‘Told You So’ plates, plus $1000 cash! This is incredibly exciting, because I am one of those people! I qualified for the Bimmer Bonus in October! I qualified, and I’m attending the Fusion Academy to learn exactly how to help others earn their BMWs.

That is where YOU fit into this weekend. You see, there is still time for you to start your ViSalus business and register for Academy. The training this weekend WILL give you the complete success blueprint to succeed in ViSalus. I would like nothing more than to have you in my team’s row, so that you can get the training you need to get yourself into a BMW by the New Year! It is absolutely possible – and this ‘entrepreneur’s university’ is going to prepare you for an incredible future.

The Fusion Academy training is truly unique, and incredibly effective. The top earners in ViSalus had no prior MLM experience, yet succeeded wildly because of the training in place. What will YOU do when given the blueprint for success?

You have the opportunity to attend the
Fusion Academy Training LIVE in Tampa November 13-15.
Ask me HOW!

Originally posted by Melanie Milletics at: Social Media Marketing

Social Media & Relationship Marketing: ViSalus Vi-Net Connects Directly to Facebook, Twitter

2009-11-13T17:27:00.000-08:00

ViSalus Sciences is…“Building Relationships through Social Media”

Original Post can be found at http://www.directsellingnews.com

For an industry built on relationship marketing, the advent and proliferation of social media raises a lot of questions—and opportunities. The relationship between a direct seller and its prospects is a long way from the ones found on Match.com or eHarmony. But they do have things in common.

On every social media site or blog, everybody hopes they find people with mutual interests, and in the best of all possible worlds, you strike up long-term relationships.

But it’s a delicate balance in our industry. We’re learning that there’s no payoff in a “Join my company!” or “Buy my product!” approach. Instead, relationships in the virtual world are built in much the same way as they are face to face. They evolve slowly and intentionally. But whether the relationship develops over a cup of coffee or a keyboard, the relationship itself is the key to having people know, like and trust you.

Best of Both Worlds

For 4-year-old ViSalus, the decision to encourage distributors to build relationships through social media was a no-brainer. It was a matter of efficiency, as well as vision.

“Network marketing is about creating relationships and communication and working together,” Chief Marketing Officer Blake Mallen says. “The new social media tools are the most effective platform to communicate.”

The wellness company so strongly believes that social media marketing is the future of the industry that it has coined the term fusion marketing, which takes the tried-and-true traits of traditional direct selling and unites them with today’s technology.

The cornerstone is Vi-Net, an invitation-only online community of distributors—and customers—on ViSalus’s Web site. Vi-Net is the company’s go-to place for online training, sales tips and business-management tools. It’s home to blogs, pictures and chats among the ViSalus community. But here’s the differentiator: Vi-Net also provides instant connections with key social networking sites, such as Facebook and Twitter. Anytime a member updates Vi-Net, the system automatically updates their sites on Twitter, MySpace, Facebook and others.

The effect of Vi-Net on ViSalus’s growth has been amazing, Mallen says. “We’ve seen retention go up and new enrollments increase. But the biggest thing is that it’s just fun. It brings out people’s personalities and creates an awesome culture that helps bring people together and make them feel like they’re part of something. It’s all about fostering relationships.”

Originally posted By Agnes Vigh at: Body By Vi Challenge

ViSalus Vi-Net Integrates Directly With Social Media For Relationship Marketing

2009-11-12T02:21:00.000-08:00

Originally posted at www.DirectSellingNews.com

For ViSalus Sciences, in an industry built on relationship marketing, the advent and proliferation of social media raises a lot of questions—and opportunities. The relationship between a direct seller and its prospects is a long way from the ones found on Match.com or eHarmony. But they do have things in common.

On every social media site or blog, everybody hopes they find people with mutual interests, and in the best of all possible worlds, you strike up long-term relationships.

Best of Both Worlds

For 4-year-old ViSalus, the decision to encourage distributors to build relationships through social media was a no-brainer. It was a matter of efficiency, as well as vision.

The wellness company so strongly believes that social media marketing is the future of the industry that it has coined the term fusion marketing, which takes the tried-and-true traits of traditional direct selling and unites them with today’s technology.

The cornerstone is Vi-Net, an invitation-only online community of distributors—and customers—on ViSalus’s Web site. Vi-Net is the company’s go-to place for online training, sales tips and business-management tools. It’s home to blogs, pictures and chats among the ViSalus community. But here’s the differentiator: Vi-Net also provides instant connections with key social networking sites, such as Facebook and Twitter. Anytime a member updates Vi-Net, the system automatically updates their sites on Twitter, MySpace, Facebook and others.

Originally posted at: Visalus Marketing

Where have the last 77 days gone?

2009-11-09T03:08:00.000-08:00

My first 90 day challenge is coming to an end on November 11th. Throughout my challenge I have learned even more about this amazing company that I want to tell everyone about these products and to try these products too!

I not only look great, I feel great too! I can fit into pants I haven’t worn in quite a few years! I am enjoying my challenge because of the amazing taste of the shake mix that takes seconds to make.

This is so perfectly formulated that anybody with any body can lose weight. They were designed to help EVERYBODY lose weight.

Not only does it help people lose weight, others are maintaining their weight! Some are using the products to increase their performance for sports and marathons! People are getting healthy too!

I already decided on what my next challenge will be! My next challenge will be to keep the weight off that I lost through the holidays !

Are you ready for your 90 transformation? Improve your body, improve your health!

Why not start that new year resolution now! Save money, feel great, lose weight, get fit and make this holiday season a great one!

Make YOU your priority for the next 90 days! Good luck to you on your Body by Vi Challenge!

Remember, if you invite 3 friends who join the Challenge with you by purchasing a Challenge Kit of equal or greater value to your own, yours will be free the following month!

Originally posted by Agnes Vigh at: Weight Lose

ViSalus Sciences Sponsors Entire Premier Football League of Jamaica

2009-11-09T02:40:00.000-08:00

The Premier League Clubs Association (PLCA) has received a $45 million sponsorship package from California-based wellness company ViSalus Sciences.

Blake Mallen, co-founder and chief marketing officer of ViSalus Sciences, made the announcement yesterday at a press briefing which was held at the Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston. The three-year sponsorship will see each Premier League club getting an equal share of the $12.5 million worth of products and the $2.5 million in cash.

“We are definitely very excited about this relationship … I believe the mindset and the philosophy of the PLCA as well as ViSalus and our community are definitely in line,” said Mallen.

Core mission

“We are a community that has been existing for the past four and a half years and our core mission is going out there and raising the consciousness of health … challenging people to make their health and their body a priority in their lives,” he said.

The products that the clubs will receive are the Vi-Shape nutrition shake mix and Neuro smart energy drink.

Edward Seaga, chairman of the PLCA, said he was delighted for the sponsorship.

Edward Seaga

“Whenever you think about football, you think of players that are expending a lot of energy on the field and who are entertaining us with their skills and a lot of goals,” Seaga said.

“What we are doing now is linking with a firm that is relatively new, but which has the ingredients and the experience to package supplements that provide a lot of that missing energy and other missing elements in the needs of the players,” said Seaga.

The deal now brings the PLCA’s sponsorship for the top football competition to over $100 million for this season.

Originally posted by Robert Baily at the The Jamaica Star : ViSalus Boost for Premier League Clubs Association

When Does a “Challenge” Become a Habit? Body By Vi Changes Lives

2009-11-05T02:44:00.000-08:00

In undertaking the ViSalus 90 Day Body By Vi Challenge, I expected to undergo changes. Changes to my weight, my body shape, my cardiovascular health and strength. But one thing I hadn’t expected was that the “Challenge” that I had begun would become a HABIT that I am unlikely to break for YEARS to come.

I have always done regular exercise 3 or 4 times a week. I prided myself in being ‘pretty fit for a mom of 2′. I wasn’t overweight by any standard formula… but I knew what I weighed before I had baby #2. I knew it was possible- but had no real reason to push to lose those last pounds and inches… Until the Challenge.

As part of my Challenge I made the decision to work out a full 5x per week and increase the amount of weight training in my exercise regimen.

If you look at the earlier posts on this blog, you will see that I was incredibly excited to take on the Challenge, and I blogged and took abundant videos. It was exciting to spend this time on ME and my Transformation. I wanted to document this journey from beginning to end. But about a month into the Challenge what I was doing stopped being new and exciting and became the ‘norm’. It became a part of my everyday life – a Habit.

I think ViSalus Sciences knows that the Challenge will result in really healthy habits for YOU. Ones that will improve the quality of your life, and ultimately increase your longevity.

My new habit is to hit the gym at least 5x a week. To hit the weights at least 2x a week and incorporate sculpting into my workouts most other days. On days that I don’t hit the gym, I am cognizant of the fact that I haven’t exercised. My muscles feel different, like they want to MOVE. I find myself dropping to do push ups, sit ups and dips in my living room. I lace up my running shoes and head out the door. My habit is a STRONG, energetic body. I sleep incredibly well and feel fantastic. I am a better ME. The Challenge has made me a better me!

Others who have joined me on the Challenge have spoken about other healthy habits that have formed since beginning their challenge, and I couldn’t be happier for them.

You see, the Challenge is as individual as the people who will embark on it. As you look at the before pictures and goals of the thousands of people who have undergone the Challenge in the ViNet, you will see every health goal imaginable. There are people who have goals to lose 60 pounds, drop their cholesterol levels, lower their blood pressure, manage their diabetes and more. There are also incredibly fit people who have goals to lower their BMI or do a couple of triathlons. There is incredible variation in the goals – but a common thread of determination runs through the posted pictures, videos and blogs. They have the strength of an entire community behind their health goals, and because they are plugged into the ViNet community they are far more likely to achieve those goals than if they were to try to move forward on their own.

The support of the “Body By Vi Challengers” goes beyond that of the other people on the Challenge in the ViNet. ViSalus also has a Body By Vi Facebook Application so that people can ask their own friends and family to support them in their health goals. With their goals posted and their update photos up for all to see, they are far more likely to stick to the Challenge. If everyone is watching, its the ultimate accountability!

Gratitude abounds for the Body By Vi 90 Day Challenge and the healthy habits it will help people to instill all across this nation.

What are you willing to take on as a Challenge, that will ultimately become a habit? Post your intentions in the comments below.

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Originally posted by Melanie Milletics at:Body By Vi

What the Heck Are You Eating? Is That Breakfast Killing You Slowly?

2009-10-31T08:19:00.000-07:00

Are you really hell-bent on gaining unhealthy pounds, clogging your arteries and giving yourself type II diabetes? I can’t imaging anyone would answer ‘yes’ to that question, but based on what the average American actually consumes on a daily basis, I’d say that’s exactly what they are doing. Purposely sabotaging their health.

Its so easy, so convenient to kill yourself slowly. You don’t have to drive far to get your ‘fix’. You’ve got your fast food joints like McDonalds right along your path to work. And even those who know McDonalds = poison are likely to forgo the heart attack on a plate joint for the hip Starbucks stop instead. We’ll gladly pay more for the breakfast perceived as healthier – but watch what you order… your choice makes all the difference!

What – you think you are above all this? You choose to stop at the local Jamba Juice hut instead? Watch it! Diabetes can be sipped slowly too – watch what you are drinking.It may seem a smarter choice to go for juice – and if you are home with your juicer pumping out the fresh fruit and veggie juices, it can’t be a bad thing. But do yourself a favor and look at the sugar content of your favorite juice or smoothie. You may find that you are getting just as much sugar from it as you would from a Coke! And you wouldn’t dare choose a Coke for breakfast, would you? If so, you need far more of a healthy living education than just this blog post!

I used to be a Smoothie King junkie. I’d stop for my protein shake before heading to the gym. Now, I’d put my $1.70 Vi-Shake up against a $5 excuse for a smoothie from the ‘king’ any day. I wouldn’t even put out the money for the inferior taste & nutrition they deliver – seriously. If you are stopping daily for one of those blended concoctions, I Challenge you to try one of my recipes for the Vi-Shake mix with frozen fruit. You’ll never go back – and your body and bank account will thank you!

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Originally posted by Melanie Milletics at:Healthy Breakfast Choice

What is the Secret to the Ultimate Smoothie?

2009-10-25T11:56:00.000-07:00

I admit, I’m a smoothie snob. I have paid for more mediocre smoothies in my life than I care to admit. I have also purchased every kind of protein powder under the sun in an attempt to find one that blends well with frozen fruit. As a result I have choked down some pretty awful sludgy mixes! I’m certain the worst was a soymilk/supergreens/soy protein/fruit concoction. It tasted like grainy seaweed frozen yogurt. Need I say more?

Why the search for the ultimate smoothie? Its the ultimate meal on the go – an easy way to drink a fruit serving loaded with protein and fiber. A smoothie is light on the system before a workout and quickly absorbed nutrition for replenishing after a workout. All that sounds good – but its gotta taste good too!

Up until now the one thing that was inhibiting the creation of the ultimate smoothie was the ‘blendability’ of the protein powder. Also, the protein powders were either too sweet, tasted really weird or caused the smoothie to froth up, giving it a really awful consistency. Oh and lets not forget the worst problem of all – those protein powders that caused intestinal upset and bloating. Those went over real well – NOT!

Thankfully, I have now discovered the secrets to the ultimate smoothie.
#1 the smoothie base – Vi Shape Shake mix
#2 frozen fruit, not ice cubes!

The Vi-Shape Shake mix comes in ’sweet cream’ flavor that make the ultimate fruit, chocolate or even coffee smoothies. It has a superior nutritional profile to any of the other ‘meal replacement’ powders, and it blends easily in any kind of milk and even water. Vi-Shape Shake Mix tastes fantastic and blends perfectly – the ultimate smoothie base!

Vi-Shape Shake Mix is GMO free, gluten free and lactose free. It is 100% safe for diabetics and even safe for cancer survivors because ViSalus has removed the estrogen precursors in the soy protein.

The Vi-Shape is the perfect meal replacement shake, but its also just the BEST smoothie base for people like me who love their smoothies!

The second secret to the perfect smoothie is frozen fruit. Using the frozen fruit instead of ice cubes gives it a more substantial ‘mouth feel’, and keeps you full much longer. To make it extra creamy and satisfying, add frozen banana. I let a bunch of bananas get to the point where they are lightly spotted, then I’ll peal them and put them in freazer bag. Most of the smoothie recipes below can be made more creamy by adding 1/2 a frozen banana.

I have a smoothie every day, so variety is key. If you are going to use the Vi-Shape Shake mix as a meal replacement as it is recommended in the Body By Vi Challenge, you absolutely want to vary your shakes. If you are going to stick with the Body By Vi weight loss program and lose all the weight you want to – you will want to incorporate different recipes. The Vi-Net health tracker system has many suggested recipes. Just remember my tip to freeze the fruit and use it to blend your smoothie instead of adding ice.

Each of the recipes that lists ‘milk’ can be made with your choice of milk. I use plain almond milk because it is just 60 calories per cup. You could use cow milk, soy milk, almond, or any milk of your choice!

Ultimate Smoothie Recipes

Blueberry Banana Super Energy Shake
1 cup milk
1/2 cup frozen blueberries
1/2 frozen banana
2 scoops Trim Slim Shake mix
1 Banana Energy Charge Shape-up

Pina Colada Smoothie
1 cup milk
1/2 cup frozen pineapple
1/2 frozen banana
2 scoops Trim Slim Shake mix
1 Banana Energy Charge Shape-up

Peach Creamcicle
1 cup milk
1 cup mixed frozen fruit that includes peaches
2 scoops Trim Slim Shake mix
1 Peach Shape-up Health Flavor Mix-in

The peach is also delicious with a bit of fresh ginger blended in. Ginger is great for digestion and for speeding metabolism.

Strawberry Milkshake
1 cup milk
1 cup frozen strawberries
2 scoops Trim Slim Shake mix
1 Strawberry Shape-up Health Flavor Mix-in

Orange Creamcicle
1 cup milk
1/2 cup mixed frozen fruit
2 scoops Trim Slim Shake mix
1 Orange Shape-up Health Flavor Mix-in

Chocolate Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie
1 cup milk
1 frozen banana
1Tbs peanut butter
2 scoops Trim Slim Shake mix
1 Chocolate Shape-up Health Flavor Mix-in

Leave out the banana and just use ice cubes for a peanut butter cup smoothie! Yum!

Coffee Smoothie
1 cup milk
1Tbs instant coffee
2 scoops Trim Slim Shake mix
1 Chocolate Shape-up Health Flavor Mix-in
Ice cubes
This smoothie can also be made with strong coffee frozen in ice cube trays. Use the frozen coffee cubes instead of ice.

There you have it! SOME of my Ultimate Smoothie Recipes!

To get your ultimate smoothie base, the Vi-Shape Shake mix, join the Body By Vi Challenge.

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Originally posted by Melanie Milletics at:Smoothie Recipe

Body by Vi Challenge, Day 31. Rain, Starbucks, and a chance to reflect.

2009-10-15T07:43:00.001-07:00

I’m on day 31 of the ViSalus Body by Vi Challenge. That’s 1/3 of the way in, or just 60 days to go.
It takes just 21 days to form a habit – so I can say that the Challenge is officially a habit. Blending up a delicious, nutritious shake with fruit and the Trim Slim Shake mix is more than easy – I look forward to it!
Before the Challenge I would have a large glass of water, then 2 cups a tea for breakfast… not quiet enough to spark my metabolism. If I headed to the gym, I’d force down something small like fruit before I went. Essentially, I would be running on empty before I even arrived. After pushing through an hour of exercise, I felt totally drained. I’d replenish with an apple… and eat something when I got in. I felt I was doing my body good.

The drastic difference now is obvious. I blend up my shake in about 2 minutes before bouncing out the door to the gym a minimum of 4x per week. I drink 1/2 on the way there and feel more than satiated and fueled for my workout. My workout is strong, powerful and burns up a ton of calories because I am more energetic throughout. When I’m through, I am aware that my body needs re-fueling – so I drink the second half of my shake.

Do you know the ’so hungry you could eat a horse’ feeling? The one where you would almost stop for fast food (gag me!). I can tell you that the Trim Slim Shake wipes that out INSTANTLY. It actually nourishes your body, so those horrible cravings go away. And its SOOO yummy.
I find myself wanting one as a late night snack. No kidding. Ever heard that said about a diet shake before?

I’m on the one Trim Slim Shake per day regimen. I have just a few more pounds to lose and will do that through boosting my metabolism in the morning with a Trim Slim Shake, exercise that includes strength training and cardio, and watching my daily diet with the online Health Tracking System that is built into the Vi-Net for those who are on the Challenge.
I KNOW that with the habits I have formed I will more than reach my goals.
Check out what has already happened to my belt! Looks like it will go around twice if I keep shrinking

My belt goes halfway around the back of me! I’ve ’shrunk’ to a size 4!

On Monday the Magic Bus comes to take my children to school. This marks a brand new chapter in our lives, as both kids will be in school all day long! I’ll drop them off at the bus stop at 9:15 (yes, we are lucky to start the day at such a wonderful time), and then I’ll head straight to the gym. 5 days a week, no excuses! My habit of regular exercise for one hour, 4 or 5 times a week will be increased to an hour and a half- a full 90 minutes 5 days a week.
I’m going to look and feel amazing!

Are your kids starting school soon? What a perfect day to initiate a new habit that will improve all areas of your life: Regular exercise! And what a better way to support your body than with the Trim Slim Shake ? Got alot to ‘lose’? Go for the full Transformation Kit and watch the pounds melt away as you feel better than you have in years, fully 100% money back guaranteed

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Originally posted by Melanie Milletics at:Body By Vi

ViSalus Sciences Sponsors the Jamaica Premier Football League!

2009-10-15T07:09:00.000-07:00

Originally posted by Robert Bailey, Star Write at the The Jamaica Star : ViSalus Boost for PLCA

The Premier League Clubs Association (PLCA) has received a $45 million sponsorship package from California-based wellness company ViSalus Sciences.

“We are definitely very excited about this relationship … I believe the mindset and the philosophy of the PLCA as well as ViSalus and our community are definitely in line,” said Mallen.

core mission

The products that the clubs will receive are the Vi-Shape nutrition shake mix and Neuro smart energy drink.

Edward Seaga

Edward Seaga, chairman of the PLCA, said he was delighted for the sponsorship.

“Whenever you think about football, you think of players that are expending a lot of energy on the field and who are entertaining us with their skills and a lot of goals,” Seaga said.

The deal now brings the PLCA’s sponsorship for the top football competition to over $100 million for this season.

Originally posted by Agnes Vigh at: Visalus

My Official Body Fat Percentage calculation, For The ViSalus Body By Vi Challenge

2009-10-12T04:32:00.000-07:00

Have you ever had your Body fat percentage measured with the ‘pinch test’ ? Essentially they take a special ‘caliper’ and pull the skin up on your arm, belly and thigh and pinch it. This supposedly gives a measurement of your body fat percentage, but I’m not so sure.
If I take a measure of my BMI using an online calculator, I get a nice 21.7%. The mean ‘pinch test’ to get my body fat percentage using the digital caliper gave me a 23.3%.
However, the purpose of the test was to get a baseline on record that I could work with to set goals for the rest of the challenge. I still have 68 days to watch my diet and increase my muscle mass- and now I have some numbers to work with.

Without shame, my starting numbers (oh, how I hope to see significant change in these stats!):

In inches (don’t ask me why they didn’t use metrics…)

Bicep : 10.5
Chest : 33.5
Waist : 30
Hips : 36.5
Thigh : 18.5
Calf : 13

and Body fat percentage, 23.3%

That’s what I’m working with. I was on just a “Shape Kit“, which provides the high protein and nutrient meal replacement shake for 2 meals a day… but honestly most days just have a morning shake. I have now ordered a “Transformation Kit” and the minute it arrives, I will start on the 2 shakes per day, appetite suppressant and metabolism booster. I expect the 4 lbs I want to lose will fall off within the first week, then I can go back on maintenance mode. I’ll use the metabolism booster and appetite suppressant left over at some point, I am certain!

I ran out of my Vi-Pack over the weekend and could really feel a difference in soreness this week. In other words, I HURT! The Omegas (essential oils) that come with the Transformation Kit are excellent for helping with recovery…. and so I await my shipment!

After I had my Body fat percentage calculated I pushed through a kickboxing class. Intense calorie burning and a great muscle building workout as well. I work muscles in my kickboxing class that I don’t get to in any other workout – and I’m certain it is the class that blasts the most calories!

If you are bored with your exercise routine, mix it up! You won’t stick to it if its boring, and worse, your body will adjust to your workout and burn fewer calories! So you have a boring, less effective workout… no good!
Spice it up instead. I do womens strength training, zumba, kickboxing, swimming and occasionally take a spinning class. Keeping this variety in my routine is crucial – cause I am one woman who hates getting bored!

All of these classes are held at the local YMCA, for just $71 a month for the entire family. You don’t have to join an expensive gym, or hire a personal trainer to get fit. But I do suggest you join a fitness facility with a variety of classes so you don’t get bored! I find that I workout much harder in a group setting than if I were to just hop on the elliptical trainer, or pop in a workout video at home. The live instructor and music definitely motivate me to up the intensity of my workout.

I’m working harder on increasing the lean muscle mass of my body. And it feels GOOD!

Join the Challenge! Whether your goals are weight loss, lowering your blood pressure or your cholesterol – you can make fast health gains with the ViSalus Body By Vi!

Originally posted by Melanie Milletics at: Body by vi

Are you being health conscious?

2009-10-12T04:16:00.000-07:00

I haven’t always been very health conscious. I have always eaten pretty poorly. I had an amazing metabolism when I was in my teens and early 20’s. Didn’t have to watch what I ate, didn’t have to exercise much.

The one thing I have noticed is how much my mindset has changed since starting the Challenge. I am more conscious about what I am eating. Yes, I still have sweets, it’s my downfall, but I try to limit it to once or twice a week instead of every day like it was before I started my Challenge. I try to drink more water and less juice. I never liked diet soda and rarely even drink regular soda for that matter. I have been trying to eat more vegetables which is a big issue for me as I don’t really like most of them! I am so glad I found ViSalus and the Body by Vi Challenge.

I feel and look better and want to help everyone I come in contact with to feel and look better too! That’s why I was so happy and excited for Helen on Tuesday. She joined the challenge two weeks ago. Helen wasn’t sure what to wear and pulled out a pair of pants that didn’t fit her. The pants didn’t just fit her, they looked a bit lose on her! Helen has been on only one shake a day and has liked the pace she has been losing the weight. She did mention that after she gets back from vacation she may just change that to two shakes a day.

Each of us have to reach deep inside to push away all the excuses. If I had just kept thinking about joining the Challenge, I wouldn’t have improved my own health and Helen would still have those pants hanging in her closet waiting for that some day that may have never come.

Money can’t be the excuse because it costs less than a fast food meal, takes less time to make then to get a drive-thru meal and tastes so much better than a drive-thru meal. So what are you waiting for? Join the Challenge to make your life healthier and better.

Originally posted by Agnes Vigh at: Body By vi Challenge

Zumba workout + Womens Strength Training Body by Vi Challenge, Day 21!

2009-10-08T05:50:00.001-07:00

Its Monday, and I survived the weekend. I managed to workout AND watch what I ate. I awoke this morning feeling lean and strong. In fact, I felt better than I have in years!
The truth is, I am thinner now than I have been in almost 10 years! The last time I was below 125 was just before my pregnancy with my daughter. Ever since then I have held on to a little cushion. I know I didn’t look bad… but I didn’t feel great. Knowing that my body weight is right about where it was before kids is a triumph!

Tomorrow morning I go in for my official BMI calculation and fit test. Would have been great to have this done 21 days ago… but such is life and schedules, and well…LIFE! I’m excited to have some real numbers to go on. I’m a great lover of statistics and will work to beat them all day long in my business. I’ll be doing the same with the numbers I get tomorrow!
Watch for the posting of the real numbers tomorrow.

I’m a mom of two – and they are glorious beings. Now its time to get ME back. I have a life to live past motherhood of little ones, and this is part of my journey.

Day 21 of the ViSalus Body By Vi Challenge!

My calorie blaster of choice today was Zumba, followed by some free weights.

Monday morning has been a Zumba workout morning for almost a year now. I’m so grateful for the day I decided to try this Latin dance style cardio workout. I remember being majorly winded and being totally lost on the choreography. But the music moved me- and I knew I had to master that Zumba class!

I’ve always been a dancer- but never had any real training. Sure, I danced African style Samba way back when… but I was really led by the drums and it was hard to get it wrong! I wasn’t even a cheerleader, OK? So I was totally lost in Zumba at first! But I stuck with it. I learned the steps over time, and how to follow the instructors cues. It feels awesome to learn to follow choreography at this point in my life.

You can learn to do anything, if you set your mind to it.

What do you want to learn to do? Whats stopping you?
I’d love to know! Post it in the comments!

Originally posted by Melanie Milletics at: Visalus Body By Vi

Which is the Better Breakfast?

2009-10-08T05:46:00.001-07:00

I have been on the Body by Vi Challenge and have been drinking my ViSalus Vi-Shake for breakfast for the last 42 days. Oh wait, I just realizes I haven’t missed one morning shake yet! Gold star for me!

I just finished watching this video which makes me even more excited that I am drinking my shakes each morning!! If this isn’t an eye opener, I don’t know what is! So before you venture through another drive-thru on the way to work in the morning, please watch this!

My stomach is still turning from watching this video. I used to eat fast food once in a while. I don’t think I would even want to know how lunch or dinner would compare!

Are you ready to become a healthier person? I watched this video the other day and this is very informative too. See how we as a society today compare to the 1960’s.

Are you ready NOW? Great! Click on the banner below to get started today to a better you!

Originally posted by Agnes Vigh at: Body By Vi

To Have the Success You Seek, You Must do the Work You Have not Done

2009-10-06T07:31:00.000-07:00

My message to you on the way to Strength Training on day 18 of the ViSalus Body By Vi Challenge this morning…

Are there areas of your life that you are unhappy with, but you have done nothing at all to change them?

How are you doing financially? If your answer if ’struggling’, then what are you doing to change the situation? Are you simply living under the stress and hoping something will change??? Thats insanity…
You really will have to get out of your ‘comfort zone’ and do work you have never done before if you want to improve your financial situation. Yes, I said it takes WORK. Work under the mentorship of successful people who have gone before you. People who can tell you exactly how to make the money you need to make to change your financial picture for the better!

Are you overweight, or out of shape and really unhappy with your looks?
What have you done to change that? Seriously?
Have you considered that what and how much you are eating could be contributing to the mess you find yourself in? Most people do not eat right, and that why a full 7 out of 10 Americans have at least 15 lbs of weight to lose!

Do you feel vibrant and strong? No? Well, what have you been doing to change that? Are you active? Our bodies were made to MOVE! We are designed for work that we no longer do… how do you keep your body strong and healthy?

Please, don’t let your answer to the two questions above be ‘gone to the doctor’. That is not a solution. The doctor will only treat the symptoms of the disease you have brought upon yourself… and which you can relieve yourself of too!

Resolve now to eat better and become more active. You will undergo a transformation that will overflow into so many areas of your life!
If you can commit to getting healthy, you can commit to being successful in other areas as well.

Just the same way as you check off ‘complete my workout’ from your to-do list, you can check off the tasks that will help you to succeed in your business.

Personal development is a master key that will help you in all areas of your life. It will help you to find a power within to do amazing things in life. To know that your childhood dreams were meant to be your reality.
If you have been living a less than vibrant life, get started as a ViSalus rep today and dive into the personal development training that is included in your training. You have a full library from Success Magazine available to you!

Personal development is crucial to your making a change in your life – plug in to win!

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Originally posted by Melanie Milletics at: Body By Vi

How To Lose Weight, Fast or Slow?

2009-10-06T07:25:00.000-07:00

I read this blog post the other day and wanted to share it with you.

Losing Weight – Fast or Slow?

Original Blog Posted on Thursday September 10, 2009 5:14 pm on Vi-Net by

Audrey Sommerfeld, SVP of Marketing for ViSalus Sciences

On the product education call recently, we had one of the best questions asked about our Body By Vi Challenge™. The question was: “I hear that the quicker you lose weight, the quicker you put it back on. Is the Body By Vi Challenge™ a quick, or slow and steady way to lose weight?”

There are many questions in that question, so let’s begin with the first one: Losing weight fast.

There are many programs out there that can have you lose weight fast, only to regain it back quickly. For example, if you cleanse, or drink those cayenne pepper type of drinks you will lose weight quickly. The challenge is you may be losing water weight, and eliminating waste to feel lighter, fast. When you go back to eating normally again, you will gain back the water weight because our diets are so high in sodium. The average American consumes as much as 8x more sodium per day than needed. These fast weight products can also cause you to lose life enhancing muscle, slowing your metabolism and weakening your long term health.

The Body By Vi Challenge™ is different. It is designed to have you see quick results to keep you motivated, and it also provides optimum nutrition to help you lose steadily, and safely. The core of the program is our amazing Vi-Shape® Nutritional Shake, followed by all the other products. Our Shake gives you nutrition that is not easy to get from foods alone. The nutrients found in the shake can compare to those found in over $100 dollars of groceries, including 1.5 cups of broccoli, 1.5 cups of frozen yogurt, 18 ounces of tomato juice, 13 eggs, 15 slices of wheat bread, and more. How can we do this? With concentrated nutrition, and perfectly balanced nutrients. One shake contains the digestive support from enzymes equal to those found in 3 whole pineapples. This helps your body break down the protein, and helps it absorb it for maximum muscle and hunger support. This is just one reason why our shake helps support a healthy heart, healthy digestion, healthy elimination, healthy bones, healthy blood sugar, and more.

Our Balance kit helps those who simply want great nutrition, to get started. By replacing one shake per day in place of a typical breakfast of a bagel with cream cheese, orange juice and coffee you can shave 300-500 calories per day, and fuel your body. This may result in ½ to 1 lb. per week of weight loss if you are overweight, or can help you maintain your healthy weight level once you have achieved your goal.

Our Shape kit helps those who want great nutrition, and better shaping support. By having 2 shakes per day in place of regular meals, along with healthy snacks (10 almonds, protein, fruit or vegetables) you will see weight loss and shaping faster. This is because one pound of fat is the size of a large grapefruit. As you lose fat (and our shake helps you maintain lean muscle) you will see and feel inches dramatically melting away.

Our Transformation kit really helps those that want a dramatic change, to see and feel results. This kit includes our shake, along with additional products to support boosting your metabolism and curbing hunger. This powerful 1-2-3 combination will help your body melt fat, fast. The ViSalus Neuro™ will help keep you hydrated and full of energy. Why is this important? Well, a little over 1/3 of us confuse thirst for hunger, so keeping hydrated helps with hunger. We also know that when we cut calories, we may feel tired and sluggish, so Neuro helps support healthy energy for the body and brain. Lastly, we know that keeping hydrated can improve our metabolism. The Essential Oils in the transformation kit also help you on your way to the body of your dreams with healthy and robust Omegas. These support joint flexibility as you work out, along with a healthy heart. And because you’ve got the special oils your body needs to function, it will support your efforts to burn fat, build lean muscle, and get in great shape.

Along with the products, the best part of the Body by Vi Challenge™ is that if you join it with 3 other people, your product can be FREE. When you are embarking on a new way of eating, it is helpful to have others share the journey to keep you motivated, supporting long term weight loss.

Lastly, we have maintenance. Many programs that have you lose weight quickly, see you gain it back because they don’t offer a maintenance program. The Core Kit has all you need to maintain the shape you worked hard to achieve, fueling your body with the ultimate in fun, flavorful, and easy to take nutrients.

So share the program, share your results, and have fun losing weight quickly, steadily, and help maintain your health with Body By Vi.

Originally posted by Agnes Vigh at: 90 Day Challenge

The Weight Loss Challenge of the Weekend… Prime time temptation!

2009-09-29T07:20:00.000-07:00

Its Thursday night, Day 17 of the Body By Vi Challenge, and I’m contemplating the challenge that the weekend poses. You see, Monday -Thursday there are great classes at the YMCA. Monday is Zumba, Tuesday Kickboxing, Wednesday Strength Training and Thursday is Zumba again. But then Friday morning comes and I really wanna slack. I mean, I worked out 4 times this week already… and Friday is strength training again and if there was one class I’d love to sleep through… that is IT!

So, will I sleep through it and promise myself that I’ll do a water workout later???
I mean, its Friday after all.

Then, of course thee is the question of sticking to healthy low calorie intake over the weekend. Whats with Saturday and Sunday that just invite overindulgence? All across the world people are packing more calories into those 2 days than they should be eating all WEEK! It true, and you know it!

I’m a home based entrepreneur. Friday, Saturday and Sunday are really just 3 more days that I choose to do as I like.
And this weekend, I resolve to stick to the Challenge!
I still have muscle to gain, and fat to lose.
I have a strength training class tomorrow to wake up for, and a healthy diet to stick to on Saturday and Sunday.
I can and will still eat yummy ‘weekend’ foods, just smaller portions!

When you have a plan, you will not deviate from your goals!
Make your plan to start the challenge, map out your action steps to reach your goals. Plug into the community forum for support-
and totally get FIT!

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Originally posted by Melanie Milletics at: KickBoxing

What is Hungarian Folk Dancing?

2009-09-29T07:02:00.000-07:00

Hungarian Folk Dance practice starts again tomorrow night!!!! I found this article that gives a brief history of Hungarian Folk Dance for those interested in learning more about it.

I wanted to share a video of one of our dance practices when we had to learn a new Gomori choreography in two weekends with only 6 practices! You can find more videos and photos on my dance groups blog! This was filmed in February 2009 at our last practice. I am the one in the black top and maroon skirt.

These Friday night practices will add 2 to 2.5 hours of exercise to my challenge which will help me reach my goal and I will have a blast at the same time!

What are your goals? Do you want to live a longer healthy life?

Get fit, get healthy and lose weight today!

Originally posted by Agnes Vigh at: 90 Day Challenge

Zumba & Gratitude! Day 14 of the ViSalus Body By Vi Challenge

2009-09-27T00:49:00.000-07:00

Day 14 of the ViSalus Body by Vi Challenge and I headed to Zumba on a Monday morning.
Heading to DANCE on a Monday morning?Take a minute to consider just how fantastic that is…
Driving to dance, instead of driving to work??? YEZZZZ!
I’m an Internet Entrepreneur and support my family 100% with my home based business – reason to be grateful!

To get to my Zumba class I drove past the high school where I spent 3 years teaching science. I taught out of necessity and did not enjoy it at all! I worked my home based business consistently and persistently in the evening, knowing exactly where I would be as a result – working from HOME!

I only know one way to succeed- and that is to take massive action to achieve my goals. I WILL lose 4 lbs and get really strong on this challenge- because I’ll workout a minimum of 5 times a week and will track my diet in the Vi-Net Health Tracking system that we get with the ViSalus Body By Vi Challenge.

Do you have health goals that always seem out of reach?
Combine a proven weight loss program with our online health tracker and community support- and you are far more likely to succeed where you have not before!

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Originally posted by Melanie Milletics at: Visalus Body By Vi

What’s The Magic of the Body by Vi Challenge?

2009-09-26T23:08:00.000-07:00

I, personally, am not a healthy eater and don’t eat half the things they mention in the video below. I started my challenge on August 13th to lose 10 lbs. About 2 weeks into my Challenge I changed that to 15 lbs while building back my muscle tone. I am down 5 lbs and I already see and feel the change in my arms and around my hips. I wore a top to work this week that was always snug around my upper arm. I showed my husband just earlier and he said, “this stuff is really working” and I said yes it is and it tastes great!

Since being on the oh so yummy shakes, I have noticed I am more conscious of what I eat and how much. Some days are easier than other to just walk on by the amazingly delicious chocolate cakes they have when I am buying my lunch at work. And let me tell you, there are days that are hard much harder than others and takes major willpower for me to not grab a slice! Thursday was one of those days! You see my major issue is that I have such a sweet tooth!

It was different when my bodies metabolism worked it right off when I was in my late teens early 20’s. As the years went by that has changed and now it just sticks to my butt and thighs! Who can relate to that?

ViSalus is that magic in the Body by Vi Challenge. The Vi-shake gives us the nutrition many of us are missing.

Click here and watch the three videos and come back and leave a comment to tell me if you eat like the guy behind the camera does! It’s a great example of today’s society and they way most people eat!

You are ready for the Challenge and you will lose the weight, you will get fit and you will feel better!

Transform your life starting today!

For *Any**body,* and Any BODY – this challenge is customized for YOU.

Take the challenge to Save money, save time, and reshape your body!!

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Originally posted by Agnes Vigh at: 90 Day Challenge

Zumba Baby! Day 10 of the ViSalus Body By Vi Fitness Challenge

2009-09-23T07:20:00.000-07:00

Zumba on Day 10 of the ViSalus Body By Vi Fitness Challenge.
Day 10? Does that mean I’m 1/10th of the way through? Am I 1/10th of the way lighter, thinner, and stronger? You bet I am! But perhaps more importantly, I’m following through – I am meeting one daily goal at a time to ultimately meet this ViSalus Body By Vi Fitness Challenge.

I only know one way to get anything done ~ and that’s through consistent, persistent, work!

You can wish your day away, you can repeat your positive affirmations over and over – but nothing ever came of a wish or affirmation alone. It comes from inspired ACTION, otherwise known as WORK.
The Law of Attraction could just as easily be called ‘the law of positive action gets you what you expected’…

I’m certainly not gonna lose weight and get stronger by hoping it will happen! No way!
Instead, I’m up and out the door to Zumba with my Trim Slim Shake in hand -
I’m dancing up a storm and blasting calories while those powerful endorphins rush through my mind.
Those endorphins are truly ‘happy juice’ and they make the rest of the day go so much sweeter!

If you need some happy juice yourself, know it doesn’t come in a bottle- get it through cardiovascular exercise and the satisfaction of meeting your daily goals

Do You Zumba? Lose more weight while you do with the ViSalus Transformation Kit:

Originally posted by Melanie Milletics at: Body By Vi

Body By Vi Challenge Day 19 with Exciting News!

2009-09-21T05:14:00.001-07:00

Exciting news about my Body By Vi Challenge!!! Yes indeed!

I decided to weigh myself after putting on a pair of pants this morning that felt a bit loser than usual. Stepped on the scale and it told me that I weighed 141.5! That’s 3 lbs since I started on August 13th and only on the Balance Kit! Wonder what my progress will be on the Transformation Kit that I will start on Wednesday. That reminds me got to log in to Vi-Net and check on my order to make sure it is still on schedule.

Transform your life starting today!

For *Any**body,* and Any BODY – this challenge is customized for YOU. Take the challenge to Save money, save time, and reshape your body!!

Just want to learn more?

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Originally posted by: Agnes Vigh at: 90 Day Challenge

Do women need strength training to lose weight? ViSalus Body by Vi Fitness Challenge

2009-09-16T06:54:00.000-07:00

Do women need strength training to lose weight? Yes, if you want it to happen quickly! And lets face it, when it comes to weight loss, we women want it off like, yesterday! Lifting weights is one sure way to increase rate at which those unwanted pounds fall off.

How? Because muscle burns more calories at rest than fat. So even as you are sitting at your computer right now, you could be burning off those extra calories that you ate today… IF you had done some strength training to build up muscle!

Let Denise tell you some of the benefits of strength training for women:

I could do a cardio workout every day – its alot more FUN and it gets those endorphins pumping. I don’t find my weight lifting sessions fun. In fact , they HURT. They hurt when Im doing them, the day after and even worse on the 2nd day… but its SO worth it!

As a mom of 2, I find that if I dont strength train and keep myself reasonably strong, I can get really soft quickly. My metabolism slows, and I start to blow up – even if Im not eating more food.
Does this sound like you?
Are you overweight, feel sluggish and weak? Then get on the challenge, drink your shake a day and get active! Include strength training in your regimen and watch the pounds fall off much quicker, as you watch your body transform.

A strong woman is a slim woman- and a woman who moves forward to achieve her goals is unstoppable!

You want to feel strong, fit, and accomplished, don’t you? Join the ViSalus Body by Vi Challenge!

Originally posted by Melanie Milletics at: Mom Weight Training

Is the Body By Vi Challenge only for those that are serious about losing weight???

2009-09-16T06:37:00.000-07:00

The Body By Vi Challenge is for those that want to Lose Weight, Get Fit, Get Healthy or Feel Better!

With the rising cost of health care, people need to start taking better care of themselves NOW by taking STEPS to get themselves healthy again.

Calculate your BMI and find out if you are overweight and then read on to pick the Kit that’s right for you and begin your 90 Day Body By Vi Challenge too!

STOP! Did you fill in the form to calculate your BMI? I know scary thought, right. Take ACTION to get results. I did and so can you! It’s the reason why I started my challenge.

With the Body By Vi Challenge there are three options you have how you want to change your body.

The “Balance” Kit is designed to help your body get good nutritional balance, and begin your journey.

The “Shape” Kit helps you to see results and start shaping your body.

The “Transformation” Kit is packed with the ultimate in shaping and nutritional ingredients to help you see and feel maximum results.

I started my journey on August 13th on the Shape Kit wanting to lose 10 lbs. I decided to upgrade to the Transformation Kit because I want to lose about 15 lbs and get my muscle tone back. I have been walking every chance I get but want to add something new to the mix. A friend highly recommended taking a Zumba class. I am always up for suggestions, so please feel free to leave me a comment with them.

Join the Challenge, we will work together and support each other to reach a common goal!

And remember, invite you friends to join you because you will get the next month free with just three!

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Originally posted by: Agnes Vigh at: Moms Lose Weight

You Must Recommit to Your Goals on a Daily Basis in Order to Achieve Success

2009-09-14T08:17:00.000-07:00

Its Tuesday, and I could easily have taken a break. Could have rolled back over and gotten an extra 30 minutes of sleep – which would have ensured that I missed my kickboxing class. I could even have convinced myself that I’d workout in the pool later – and I might have – if it wasn’t for the ViSalus Body By Vi Challenge! You see, I set GOALS for this challenge. They are

1. Lose 4 lbs
2. Decrease my Body Mass index (BMI)
3. Increase muscle mass – get strong!
4. Get FIT!

And in order to get myself up out of bed this morning, I recommitted myself to those goals. Otherwise I might have gotten a little lazy and slept in, and done a bit of exercise in the pool… but that wouldn’t have been nearly as good a workout as kickboxing was!
Instead I got myself up and out, knowing that I’d get an excellent workout out of the way early, and would feel far more accomplished for having done so.

So, up at 8:50, showered, dressed, Trim Slim Shake with Banana Energy Charge mix-in in hand… I headed to my kickboxing class!

And accomplished my mini-goal for the day, which ultimately will help me through the 90 Day Body By Vi Challenge by ViSalus!

I use the same strategy to achieve success in my home based business. Each day I recommit to my goals and examine the tasks at hand that will help me to get closer to accomplishing those goals. When I’m feeling less than motivated, I re-up! I think of WHY I do what I do… and I put my head down and go to work – in my home office.

Man, I don’t wanna go back to job outside the home! I’ll keep at the task at hand and recommit and accomplish my my tasks for the day! I work hard on my work days, so I can play hard when I like

Originally posted by Melanie Milletics at: Weight Loss Goals

My Body By Vi Challenge Update

2009-09-14T07:27:00.000-07:00

It was hot and humid but well worth every step I took about an hour ago!

I had to get my son to take his afternoon nap way earlier than yesterday (3 pm) so we can get to a afternoon Hungarian Folk Concert at 3 pm. I grabbed his stroller out of the car though I could have easily taken his for a car ride instead. I chose not to take the easy way out and to incorporate some exercise into my Body By Vi Challenge!

Breaking a sweat sure makes me feel great! I feel like I have accomplished something and my legs can use the exercise to get ready for my Hungarian Folk Dance practices that start again this Friday! I can’t wait for that because that will be an additional work out! Some of those dances are like an aerobic workout with great music and company!

Loving my morning shakes! I still can’t believe there is <1>

Join the Challenge and get back into shape!

Originally posted by Agnes Vigh at: 90 Day Challenge

Why Zumba Makes Me Rich! Body by Vi ViSalus Fitness Challenge Day 7

2009-09-12T06:14:00.000-07:00

Its Monday, and most people dread them right? I mean, its usually the end of the weekend and the day you need to set the alarm again and drag yourself to work. I mean, people do have to WORK, it makes the world go round…

But I have to say I’m totally ecstatic about Mondays! I look forward to Mondays as I know I get to dance with the wild and crazy Wendy at Zumba!
At 10am at our local YMCA, at least 50 women convene for 60 minutes of high energy Latin inspired dance moves done to an international mix of music. The result is massive calorie blasting, endorphin pumping and pure FUN on a Monday morning! Its the perfect start to the week.

Zumba makes me RICH!
It truly enriches my life. I was born to dance – am made to dance, as we all were. Before Zumba, I felt a sense of loss for not being able to express this aspect of my self regularly. As a Mom, I found that I went out less and less to dance. I certainly did not spend my weekends clubbing anymore, or even as I had in the past – traveling to festivals to dance! Could you say I smiled less because I wasn’t dancing? Absolutely! Was I aware of how much I missed dance? Oh yes, I was!

In an effort to smile more , I resolved to join a dance class locally. In the past I had danced with a troupe that performed with a Batucada ensemble. That is, I danced an African style Samba with a group of about 80 drummers! Talk about high- energy and fun! It was an incredible time. However, its not something I was going to find in my little Florida town…
I was a member of the YMCA though, and in looking over the schedule I saw this class called Zumba that was described as a Latin inspired workout – and I figured, why not try…
I was hooked! My instructor is this incredibly tight blond Irish chick who speaks not a word of Spanish, but moves like she was born of Latin blood. Turns out she has been a dancer and cheerleading coach for years and years – so she does alot of her own choreography and is an excellent teacher. I feel really lucky to have Wendy as my Zumba teacher at the Y! I get my dance class, as many as 3x per week if I like, and its included in my membership

I smile more now that I take Zumba – I really do! I smile as I enter, as my freinds and I know we are about to have a blast – and I smile as I leave sweaty and full of the happy endorphins that start my week. I am grateful that I am an American woman with the freedom to dance my azz off on a Monday morning!

I make more money now that I take Zumba? Could it be true? Zumba makes me rich? I do believe so- it is an expression of life – of living an ecstatic, joyful life and for me that includes dance. It helps to break my mind out of a rut. You cannot jump around and sweat for an hour, learning new dance routines, and not have a shift in consciousness – its just impossible! I have walked out of there with inspired ideas – and keep a notepad in the car for jotting such ideas down… Some of my best work is done on a Monday, after Zumba. So yes… Zumba makes me Rich!

I forgot to load the battery into the camera today – so I couldn’t get Wendy on film – sorry! I told her to dress in her Zumba wear for next Monday’s class and I’d film one of her original choreographed dances. Until then, here is a great vid I found on YouTube . As you can see, Men SO Zumba too! In fact… Beto Perez created this revolutionary fitness program – and he is most definitely, a MAN! Check him out in the vid below:

Zumba is part of my weekly fitness regime for the ViSalus Fitness Challenge, Body by Vi ! Join me to morph your body into the YOU thats hiding inside

Originally posted by Melanie Milletics at: Body By Vi

Body by Vi shake each morning for me! What about you?

2009-09-12T06:11:00.000-07:00

I have been religously making my Body by Vi TSS shakes for the past week. I am very happy that I am not starving by the time I get to work and can make it through to lunch, no sweat! I feel fuller, quicker when I am eating lunch. I am good about only eating what I feel is enough and have been asking for less when the give me my lunch!

I am going to start incorporating exercise into my routine a few times a week. I have been on hiatus from my Hungarian Folk Dance group all summer which starts up again next week and want to start getting a bit in shape for that cardio work! Sometimes I leave feeling like I just left an aerobics class and not a dance practice! Some dances from one region can be full energy with a lot of jumping! Others can be mellow non-jumping dances from other regions! But that’s for another blog for another day!

Now I am off to bed to get a good nights sleep which is a huge part of getting fit and healthy!

Until next time…keep motivated and stay strong!

You Can Do It!

Originally posted by Agnes Vigh at: 90 Day Challenge

Body By Vi Day 4, Body, Mind and Spirit ... oh and calories too :)

2009-09-10T06:01:00.000-07:00

Day 4 of the Body by Vi Challenge and I took it easy! No strenuous workout for me, just time with the kids and a little swimming.

Because I didn't actively burn calories I had a shake for both breakfast and lunch and really paid attention to what I ate.

I've been using the online health tracker that is built into the Vi-Net. You simply add in your current wight and a few other stats, and it tells you exactly how many calories you should be taking in based on your goals. Then, you can input your daily diet and track exactly what you are taking in. It has most of the USDA food database in it so its really easy ~ and crucial! 80% of weight loss is changing your diet. We cannot change our bodies through exercise alone.

Watch here.

If you want help planning out your daily meals- the Vi-net health tracking system has suggested recipes and will even give you your shopping list based on your planned meals. Talk about push button easy!

Feeling like this is just too hard for you? Get some inspiration from the community! Log into the Vi-net and watch some of our challenger's videos and see their success stories. It will help you to stay on track!

Weight loss truly is a whole mind, body, spirit thing - and the Body By Vi challenge has all of the elements covered!

Originally posted by Melanie Milletics at: Calorie Tracker

Do you make time for YOU?

2009-09-10T05:57:00.000-07:00

When I joined the Body by Vi Challenge I decided to make time for ME each morning to make a TSS Shake for breakfast before running out the door.

Between getting myself ready and my son, the time in the morning goes by very fast! With two scoops, 8 oz of milk and fresh fruit or the chocolate mix-in, my TSS Shake is ready in 30 seconds! Ok so maybe 1 minute if I have to wash the fruit of the day. Bananas are the easiest because you just have to peel it! Love having a Magic Bullet even more now!

This morning my two year old son decided that two bites of the banana I peeled for him was enough for him for breakfast so I used it in my shake. He wanted to taste the “smoothie”, as he likes to call it, and kept coming back for more! Wait until he gets a taste of the chocolate mix-in TSS Shake!

I am not one to keep drinking or eating something if I don’t like the taste. I was pleasantly surprised at just how great the TSS shake tastes. Great tasting with a killer website to help you keep track of your progress which you can access from anywhere there is internet and a computer! Talk about easy access!

So if you are fighting with a few pounds or a lot of pounds and want to make a change so that YOU look and feel good, then try the Body By Vi Challenge and get your body in Balance, into Shape or Transform yourself to the person YOU want to be!

Originally posted by Agnes Vigh at: 90 Day Challenge

Zumba! Was the Exercise of Choice for Day 3 of the Body by Vi Fitness Challenge

2009-09-08T07:22:00.000-07:00

What the heck is Zumba?

Well... when you take a Zumba class, essentially you get to do some wild and crazy dancing in the morning!
I can't imagine where else you could dance to Latin, African, hip hop, belly dance and trance music, all within an hour, and NOT end up with a hangover!

Watch here.

Zumba is a high energy aerobic workout done to a fusion of Latin and International Music. The variation of fast and slow rhythms means you are getting an aerobic workout with intervals of high intensity to burn far more calories than if you were going at just one pace. The moves are fun and sexy and totally tone and sculpt the body - and all your doing is dancing! You'll start to take a Zumba class for the health benefits - you'll continue because it will become the highlight of your workouts! Its truly a fun workout that leaves you feeling really happy!

Find a Zumba class if you think exercise is boring - a guarantee you will change the way you think about fitness! Try Zumba and you will want to work out, will love working out, and get hooked. You'll achieve long term benefits while having a blast in one exhilarating hour of body-energizing,caloric-burning,awe-inspiring movements that will totally keep you hooked!

Originally posted by Melanie Milletics at: ViSalus Body By Vi 90 day challenge

Vi-Shape – how to make 3 shakes in under 3 1/2 minutes?

2009-09-08T06:29:00.000-07:00

So this morning I made the second shake in the video with chocolate mix-in. Before adding the mix-in, I tasted it and it has a vanilla taste to it. Then I added the chocolate mix-in!

Watch the video below to see just how easy it is to make the shake in under 3 1/2 minutes!. Tomorrow I will try one of the great recipes they suggest. I have so many to choose from!

Watch the video here..

No excuses, just lose weight and get healthy!

Originally posted by Agnes Vigh at: Body By Vi Shakes

90 Day Body By Vi Challenge Day 2! Strength training, really!

2009-09-05T06:47:00.000-07:00

Day two of the challenge almost didn't happen.

You see, I'm a home based business owner and have a major aversion to alarms. Don't like em, don't use em. No alarm clocks, don't wear a watch - you get the picture. I prefer to wake with my kid's smiles, or on my own time...

Well, this morning 'my own time' was 9:26 and I needed to leave the house by 9:40 to get to my class ON TIME.

I got up, kinda showered and got dressed - in 8 minutes.

Then I made my Vi-Shake in the blender in about 3 minutes (you cannot say you don't have time for this!)

Blueberry Banana Super Energy Shake
1 cup plain almond milk
1/2 cup frozen blueberries
1/2 frozen banana
2 scoops Trim Slim Shake mix
1 Banana Energy Charge Shape-up

Yum!

Hopped in the car and...

Watch here.

I totally made it through a 'body flex' class at the YMCA.
It's a full strength training class that targets every major muscle group in one hour.

Did a little swimming in the afternoon too, for good measure.

Fantastic day!

Tomorrow... Zumba! Lovin it!

Originally posted by Melanie Milletics at: ViSalus Body By Vi 90 day challenge

My Challenge Starts Tomorrow!

2009-09-05T06:44:00.000-07:00

Got to love the internet to be able to track a package so easily!

I got home and my package was waiting for me!

Tomorrow morning I start my day with my first shake! I am so curious about the taste!

Will get back to you about that tomorrow!

Originally posted by Agnes Vigh at: Body By Vi Shakes

ViSalus Special Promotion Ends August 31 Plus My New Bonus Offer

2009-09-02T06:38:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone

Wow! What a busy week! Just got exciting news from the ViSalus Corporate team… Till the end of the week they have a special promotion.. Yay! FREE $250 Sample Pack With ESS!

What is the promotion about ? Well here is what you get: $1,599 in Value for just $499!
The buzz has been tremendous since we launched a number of enhancements to our Executive Success System offering, but you know how we love to make a good deal even better…
From now through the end of August production, every new ESS will receive a FREE $250 Sample Pack!
Add that to the $1,349 in value already in the ESS, and we’re offering $1,599 in total value for just $499!

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You are going to learn everything you need to know about “List Building for Network Marketers.” Absolutely the ultimate way to create a list of hundreds of thousands of people who are actively looking for a home based business, and how to have them call YOU to join your team. Plus access to a special video vault with hours of training as Platinum Member.

Join Body By Vi Challenge with us. Lets create customized fitness and weight loss plan for you and let us help you to get free BMW.

When you join as an ESS distributor before August 31st, I will offer my special bonus to your new ESS distributors. All new ESS distributors you refer up until September 30th will get the free Five Weeks Private Group Coaching and One On One Coaching as well plus Platinum Membership from Melanie. (only at ESS level). We are going to have fun making money together, get free BMW and get fit for free!

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Originally posted by Tatyana Gann at: 90 Day Challenge

Day 1 of 90 Day Challenge! Melanie Milletics Kicks off the Body By Vi Fitness Challenge with Kickboxing

2009-09-02T06:23:00.000-07:00

I'm undertaking the 90 Day Body by Vi Challenge to reach the fitness goals that have been just out of reach ever since I had my second child!

I'm a 34 year old mother of 2 young children, and I thought for sure I'd always be stuck at 136 lbs. No matter how much I worked out or thought I was watching what I ate, I just couldn't get below that 136lbs! I blamed it on my metabolism changing after the second baby, or my age.

~ But just 45 days ago I started on ViSalus' 1 shake a day program and plugged into their health tracking tools and have dropped down to 124lbs!

I have just 4 more pounds to lose to reach my weight loss goal and I absolutely will do that easily over the next 90 days. More importantly, I intend to increase my lean body mass - that is, increase muscle mass and lose inches! I'll do that with the Transformation Kit and a workout regimen of 2 days of cardio and 2 days weight training, with a liberal dose of swimming for good measure.

Support me on my challenge! Better yet, join me and reach your own goals!

Day 1 of the challenge, and I almost didn't make it to my Kickboxing class! I could easily have rolled right back over in bed when I realized I had less than 20 minutes to get ready and make my shake... but, well, watch for yourself!

Watch here

Now, I have an amazing advantage in that I have an incredible YMCA. Over the coming weeks, I'll share with you the variety of classes I'll take to reach my goals.

Watch here.

Meet my Kickboxing instructor and find out how she keeps her class crankin, even as she is kicking our butts!

Watch here.

Originally posted by Melanie Milletics at: 90 Day Challenge

Body By Vi 90 Day Challenge!

2009-09-02T06:07:00.000-07:00

I decide Sunday night to start my 90 Day challenge by placing my order for the Balance Kit! The order was processed on Monday and shipped that very same day! According to the tracking of my order it will arrive Wednesday!

Thursday morning I will start my day off with my first shake for breakfast! My goal is to lose about 10 lbs. My current weight at 9:56 pm is 144 lbs at 5 ‘ 5 1/2″ tall.

I am not a very healthy eater and I hope between the shakes and the great Vi-Net Health Guide it will push me in the right direction! It will help me track my sleep, what I eat, how much water I drink, give me great shake & meal recipes and so much more!

My 1st goal is to lose about 10 lbs while building my muscle tone again to what it was like before I had a child and before I started working. Like it was when I spent my summers swimming in the pool, riding my bike everywhere, walking to get to places, skiing every weekend in the winter, and so much more! Only thing I have kept up with is my hungarian Folk Dancing which can be like an aerobic workout but we don’t have practice over the summer!

I want to look and feel good about my body.

What are your goals?

Originally posted by Agnes Vigh at: 90 Day Challenge

Do the Work You Have Not Done to Gain the Success That You Seek!

2009-08-24T07:33:00.000-07:00

There is really no way around it. If you want things to change, you must change things! That is, you must change the way you behave and think.
There is a saying that goes something like "the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result". Have you heard this saying and 'blown it off'? Take a minute to think about it, truly...

Watch the video here : Network Marketing and Personal Development are intrinsically linked.

Are there areas of your life that you are unhappy with, but you have done nothing at all to change them?

How are you doing financially? If your answer if 'struggling', then what are you doing to change the situation? Are you simply living under the stress and hoping something will change??? Thats insanity...
You really will have to get out of your 'comfort zone' and do work you have never done before if you want to improve your financial situation. Yes, I said it takes WORK. Work under the mentorship of successful people who have gone before you. People who can tell you exactly how to make the money you need to make to change your financial picture for the better!

Are you overweight, or out of shape and really unhappy with your looks?
What have you done to change that? Seriously?
Have you considered that what and how much you are eating could be contributing to the mess you find yourself in? Most people do not eat right, and thats why a full 7 out of 10 Americans have at least 15 lbs of weight to lose!

Do you feel vibrant and strong? No? Well, what have you been doing to change that? Are you active? Our bodies were made to MOVE! We are designed for work that we no longer do... how do you keep your body strong and healthy?

Please, don't let your answer to the two questions above be 'gone to the doctor'. That is not a solution. The doctor will only treat the symptoms of the disease you have brought upon yourself... and which you can relieve yourself of too!

Resolve now to eat better and become more active. You will undergo a transformation that will overflow into so many areas of your life!
If you can commit to getting healthy, you can commit to being successful in other areas as well.

Just the same way as you check off 'complete my workout' from your to-do list, you can check off the tasks that will help you to succeed in your business.

Personal development is a master key that will help you in all areas of your life. It will help you to find a power within to do amazing things in life. To know that your childhood dreams were meant to be your reality.
If you have been living a less than vibrant life, get started as a ViSalus rep today and dive into the personal development training that is included in your training. You have a full library from Success Magazine available to you!

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