My Last Blog

Happy Late Spring!!!!

As with every season there is change.  My business has changed.  I will remain a distributor of Nu Skin products and as such will continue to serve you, my customers, but will no longer be actively seeking new business through blogs, Facebook and newsletters.  You may be wondering, why? 

I began having issues with Nu Skin when they did not like my blog because I used the company name, Nu Skin, and product names along with product images. In good faith to maintain an amiable relationship with Nu Skin, Joy removed the company name, product names and images from the blog.  Not but two months later Nu Skin copied the exact layout of my blog to update their own. Recently, they added “product tips” just like I had in my blog.  Unable to properly market the products in my blog and with no marketing help from Nu Skin corporate against the mass marketing by Avon and Mary Kay, just to name two competitors, expanding my business became impossible.  But the “icing on the cake” was when the FDA stopped Nu Skin from selling the Galvanic Facial Spa.  In December, the FDA decided it was a “medical device” and required a prescription from a doctor.  Competitors market similar yet less effective devices.  Nu Skin’s primary focus is on the Asian markets where there is no FDA.  They even have retail outlets in China.  I feel that due to complications with the FDA and who knows who else, Nu Skin has left the North American distributors without both, marketing support and direction.

I still love the products and use them.  The ageLOC anti-aging products are the best I’ve ever used.  The LifePak Nano vitamins have helped me look and feel better than any supplements I have ever taken. So, I am happy to assist you in any way I can with your products to look and feel your best.

This is my last newsletter.  If Nu Skin has a new and exciting product, I will email you personally.  Please feel free to email me at ajulie@me.com.

FYI: I'm never bored. I am now the President/CEO of eduGuard, an online classroom for California Security Guards. Joy and I have been working hard to get this business off the ground (and into the cloud.)

Gift Ideas: Skin Care (Which Skin Care line is right for your gift?)

The Holidays are right around the corner so lets jump start that gift buying with a creative new gift idea for the hard to buy for: more beautiful skin. Now I know what you are thinking. "Why would we want to gift a skin care line?" Think of the confidence boost you are giving with smoother, softer, lovelier, unblemished, youthful skin. I have always loved receiving skin care as a gift.  To me it is the ultimate luxurious gift I can receive.  I trust the quality of these skin care lines that cover a great range of skin care issues. Give a new kind of gift this year.

1. Nutricentials: Protect your body's first line of defense with this daily skin care regimen, for combination to oily skin or combination to dry skin. 

2. Clear Action: For both the teenager and adult acne alike, this gentle and effective treatment system is designed to help clear the blemishes you have now, fade the signs of past breakouts, and, most importantly, keep skin clear and vibrant for the future. See my blog comparing this acne system to the others out there.

3. Tri-Phasic White:  Minimize dark spots, prevent discoloration, and maintain a luminous, bright complexion. This clinically proven system helps you achieve even-toned, glowing skin. Ideal for people with existing and preventing future hyperpigmentation, discoloration, and dark spots.



4. 180 System: Begin to reverse the effects of environmental aging in as early as one week. Known as "The Cell Renewal Specialist" skin care system, the vitamin C infused in NS's 180° Anti-Aging system enhances your skin’s natural cell renewal for younger looking skin. Ideal for those with fine lines, wrinkles, and discoloration due to sun and wind exposure.

5. ageLOC:  Transformation kit is our most advanced anti-aging system ever, delivering unsurpassed anti-aging benefits. This complete and comprehensive skin care system reveals younger looking skin ideal for those looking for a total transformation. 

Please let me know if you have any questions about any of these systems or the types of skin that would benefits from their use. Be sure to email me (ajulie@me.com) to get up to 25% off these skin care lines. 


ALSO: look later this month for the Stocking Stuffer addition to Gift Ideas. Great body butters, face masks, and more! Be sure to learn more about any of the products I sell (NuSkin) by checking out my facebook page!

Weight Loss Challenge Update: Week 2 - The Story Continues

I am so proud of the progress my Wendy and Renee are making! WOW! Wendy and Renee are losing weight at a very healthy rate to ensure they only lose fat not muscle. Renee is currently losing an average of 1 pound per week and Wendy is losing 1.5 pounds per week. In review of Wendy’s intake for last week, she needs to add some protein to her diet to maintain her muscle mass, important for her metabolism and overall health. Remember, it takes a deficit of 3,500 calories to lose 1 pound and you want those calories to come from fat not muscle. The best part is both of them FEEL so much better – both of the ladies find exorcising so much easier. Renee even ran in a 10K this past Saturday!
Wendy had some advice for those trying to drink 8 glasses of water each day: Add some flavor! She suggests having sparkling water, or adding lemon, lime, mint, cucumber, or MILO to help switch up your water routine. Thanks for the great suggestions Wendy!

Joining the Weight Loss Challenge last week was Joey. Joey is also in our antioxidant challenge and is excited to get a health routine into his daily schedule. How exciting to be following and supporting these 3 people!



Health Tip: Calorie Counting To Go
Last week I found the www.calorieking.com website while helping Wendy make a good choice at Papa Murphy’s. This website lists the calories for the items on the menus of most Fast Food Chains and Restaurants. I was impressed with the complete listing and just how many items listed at various places were actually healthy choices. Wendy’s choice at Papa Murphy’s was the Thincrust deLITE Chicken, Bacon, & Artichoke at 180 calories per slice and the bonus of artichokes for antioxidants and fiber. It also tells you what you have to do to burn those 180 calories: walk for 50 minutes, jog for 21 minutes, swim for 15 minutes, cycle for 27 minutes. Of course, the exercise continues to burn calories after you finish but how much is dependent on the type of exercise. Anyway, check it out! What is your favorite?