Bios Life Slim™ Blog

I hope you've been following our Bios Life Slim™ blog lately. Lucy does a great job in keeping us updated on the latest news with the Get Slim Challenge as well as healthy recipes, Slim™ promotions and more. http://bioslifeslimblog.blogspot.com/

If you have gmail, I recommend that you put this blog on your Google Reader, so you can be updated every time we post!

Lucy also figures out fun facts about Bios Life Slim, like that the average person sheds 20 lbs with consistent, long-term use of the product. That's pretty impressive!

Hope you had a Merry Christmas and that you are looking forward to a bright New Year! Good things are happening with you and with Unicity International. Keep up the GREAT work!

Unicity Holiday Packs!

We kicking off the holiday season with our Holiday Promotional Packs! Give a healthier gift this season - Click here for more information!

Happy Thanksgiving

With all the wonderful holiday traditions and associations with family and friends, let's not forget the fantastic health benefits we can glean from this time of Thanksgiving.

Turkey is a terrific source of healthy protein. According to Wholefoods.com;
"A four ounce serving provides 65.1% of the daily value for protein, along with 11.9% of the daily value for saturated fat, about half the amount of saturated fat found in red meat."

Turkey is also a good source of the trace mineral, selenium, which contributes to "thyroid hormone metabolism, antioxidant defense systems, and immune function." It also has been shown to help with cell repair and may contribute to cancer prevention. So eat lots of turkey and save some for later meals!

Turkey's not the only thing good for you. With over 200 varieties in the US, yams are a great source of vitamin B6 and potassium and fiber! Wholefoods reports "Yams' complex carbohydrates and fiber deliver the goods gradually, slowing the rate at which their sugars are released and absorbed into the bloodstream. In addition, because they're rich in fiber, yams fill you up without filling out your hips and waistline."

Combine yams with Bios Life Slim, and you'll really show your body how to control the sugars it releases. Yams have also been shown to help with menopausal systems. (Read more)

Let's not forget cranberries! The Cranberry Institute reminds us that they are loaded with anti-oxidants! "Recent scientific research shows that cranberries and cranberry products contain significant amounts of antioxidants and other phytonutrients that may help protect against heart disease, cancer and other diseases." (Learn more)

These aren't the only healthy foods in the Thanksgiving feast, so post your comments about other healthy foods you are eating this season.

Women Need Networking

Last Tuesday I went home with a case of the stomach flu. I spent the next three days as a kind of hermit, connecting with the world only through phone lines and internet connections. Friday I came back into the office rejoicing! I can talk to people face to face, connect with them and feel like a human being. I realized how much I need networking and social interaction and I would think many women and men need the same.

One of the unique beauties of this business is the opportunities it provides to create meaningful networks. Not only do we share products that improve health, but we get to interact with people on a personal, face-to-face level and create networks. Just another way that Unicity helps to Make Life Better, in my opinion.

- Katharine

Congratulations to our New Presidential Ranks!

Qualifying in October, we have two new female Presidential Club Members and one new female Presidential rank acheived! Go Unicity Women!

Gemma Gomez
Presidential Diamond Club Member

Not only has she worked hard to achieve this prestigious rank, but she did it in record time! Within six months of becoming a Franchise Owner, Gemma skipped both Presidential Sapphire and Ruby Ranks and jumped straight to Presidential Diamond. Congratulations!

Judy Gilman
Presidential Sapphire Club Member

Judy is a faithful Franchise Owner with Unicity International. She has qualified for multiple Bonus Pools and earned many Paradise Reward Trips. She has a passion for helping Make Life Better for others, especially for those with diabetes. Congratulations Judy!

Waynella McNeil
Presidential Sapphire - First Month

Waynella is on her way to becoming a fully qualified Presidential Club Member. She enjoys building the business through networking and introducing Unicity's products that truly help people live a healthier, happier life. Congratulations and best of luck on your Presidential journey!

Election Day tomorrow!

If you are a citizen of the United States, tomorrow November 3, 2009 is your election day! No national elections to race to the polls for, but local elections are around and just as, if not more important.

Why vote in local elections?

• Your vote really counts. With a smaller population putting in their say, your vote can really make a difference on who gets elected.
• Local officials make decisions on important items such as snow removal, garbage pick-up, recycling and in short, how each city is managed.
  
• Local officials are also responsible for public safety laws and enforcement of them.
  

I found a website that's awesome for helping us find where our local election offices are, who the current national and state elected officials are and more. Project Vote Smart

You can also visit Smart Voter - a site run by the League of Women Voters which will also help you find voting information.

Make Life Better and participate in your local elections tomorrow.

Recently my boss, Ann Schreck, shared with me a very interesting article called, “Out of Energy”. It listed several things that can zap your energy.

They were:

1) Being Addicted to Email
2) Visual Clutter
3) Being Bored
4) Poor Posture
5) Toxic Indoor Air
6) Eating Too Much at Once
7) Living in Artificial Light
8) Listening to Negative Nellies
9) Holding a Grudge

Guilty, anyone? I know I am. To read about how you can rectify this problem read the article, here.

I think the article did forget one major thing that zaps energy, having too much to do and only 24 hours in a day. This is where Bios Life E comes in!

10 Healthiest Cities for Women

Sheila Monaghan and Kelly Mickle report on their findings:

From exercise to diet, health care to air quality—we've got the scoop on the spots where healthy women thrive.

Women everywhere are making healthy changes. Now we’ve found the people doing it best: With the help of an expert panel and BestPlaces.net, we crunched 7,700 bits of data from 100 metro areas to find the 10 top spots for women.

Click Here to read the article.

Enjoying Utah Weather

Ann, Kari and I enjoyed breathtaking views today at the Sundance Resort. It was gorgeous weather, the breeze moved the leaves on the trees and the colors were stunning. We're glad we took the time to enjoy the fall. Hope you do too. - Katharine

Barb Schuman Takes First Place!

The 2009 Fall Fling 5K Race
Tradewinds Park
Coconut Creek, FL
September 19, 2009

Top Three Grand Master FEMALE
Place O'All Bib First Name Last Name Age Finish Pace
1 41 275 Barbara Schuman 56 00:25:24 8:11
2 53 151 Pamela Richardson 56 00:26:19 8:28
3 61 39 Celia Sweet 52 00:26:59 8:41

Reuters – September 21, 2009 - This just in off the wire service:

On Saturday, September 19, 2009, at 7:00 AM, Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek, FL was the site of “The 2009 Fall Fling” 5K Race (3.1 miles) sponsored by The Greater Fort Lauderdale Runners Club. (Yes, we know it was Rosh Hashanah, but she is not Sandy Koufax and the whole thing was over long before services started. Furthermore, the event turned into its own high holiday-equivalent religious experience.) 117 male (75) and female (42) competitors from throughout Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties assembled for battle in the Over the Hill (ages 40+) division.

In an unprecedented and unforeseen turn of events, Barbara Schuman, running her very first race ever – a true newbie – pulled off a monumental upset, claiming first place in the Grand Master Female (age 50 – 59) division hotly contested by 18 athletes.

When adding in the 21 runners classified as Master Female (age 40 – 49), Schuman finished 4th overall of the 39 women, a mere 17 seconds out of the third position. Of the 117 total male and female competitors, Barbara finished 41st overall in her initial foray into the world of competitive track.

Her 25:24 time (8:11 minute/mile pace) was accomplished after only 5 weeks of running training in preparation for her appearance in the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) sponsored ½ marathon (13.1 miles), taking place December 6, 2009, on The Strip in Las Vegas. Barbara typically runs 3x/week with 3 to 6 mile jaunts on Tuesdays and Thursdays and longer Sunday runs. She is scheduled to tackle 9 miles this weekend.

Having been bitten by the racing bug, she is madly scouring upcoming 10K and 15K events, plotting her next appearance and conquest. Now, truth be told, lest you think Barbara is carried away with herself after this one stunning success, full disclosure dictates we acknowledge that she was bested by an 80-yr old man, who finished the race in 24.26 or a 7:52 pace!

As you know, Barbara has undertaken this challenge to raise critically needed funds for the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America. You can read her reasons for running on her website at http://www.active.com/donate/lv09florida/BarbaraSchuman. For those of you who have already generously supported Barbara’s efforts by making a contribution, we are very grateful. For those of you who have yet to contribute, we hope you will consider this worthy charitable cause and the tremendous amount of time and effort Barbara is investing on behalf of the CCFA.

Contributions can be made online on her website, or for those not wishing to use the online service, you can send a check made payable to CCFA to us at 6692 NW 25th Way, Boca Raton, FL 33496 and we will hand deliver it to the local CCFA office.

Again, thank you all for your support and we will keep you informed of Barbara’s progress.

Cordially,

Barbara Schuman & Neal Kaye

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Today kicks off the first day of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The battle to conquer this disease has made significant progress in the last twenty years. Having had a mother who defeated the disease I am extremely grateful for the strides doctors and researchers have made at treating breast cancer.
Since I have seen someone close to me undergo treatment for this disease I have often wondered what causes breast cancer and how it can be prevented. While I don’t know all of the answers to these questions since they have yet to be completely answered, I have learned a few things about the subject. I know that since my mother has had breast cancer I am at a higher risk to get it. I also have been told by our family practitioner that a healthy diet and body weight is a key factor in preventing this disease and many other chronic diseases that plague Americans today.

Recently in a Bloomberg.com article, I read that while modern medicine has improved tremendously over the last few years at treating this disease, “the U.S. may be threatened by a trend among women toward obesity, a risk factor for the disease.”

An article in the Examiner said this about breast cancer and obesity, “Rising obesity rates threaten to derail the decreased breast cancer mortality rate. To avoid breast cancer fatality, it is particularly important for post-menopausal women to maintain a healthy weight through physical activity and healthy eating. From cancer.gov, obesity increases the risk of cancers of the breast (postmenopausal), endometrium (the lining of the uterus), colon, kidney, and esophagus, in addition to increasing the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure. Avoiding weight gain is an effective way to decrease these risks.”

I have many amazing women in my life that exercise regularly and try to eat healthy, yet they still are overweight/obese. Losing pounds hasn’t happened for them yet and if they do lose pounds they struggle to maintain the lost weight. As a woman and with what I know about the obesity rate in America and in the lives of many women I know, I don’t want them to be in the high risk category for this dreadful disease of breast cancer.

Unicity International’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month Challenge
Introduce Slim to the women in your lives that struggle with weight and may be at risk for breast cancer. Ladies let’s do our part in the fight against breast cancer.

~Kari

Sponsor Ann, Kari and Katharine as we walk to prevent diabetes.

This Saturday,September 26, employees at Unicity International's headquarters will walk to fight diabetes in the annual American Diabetes Association walk.

Our goal is to raise $3,000 to donate to the ADA. We have reach approximately half of our goal. If you would care to sponsor the employees, we will be happy to walk and do our part to share the knowledge of Unicity's phenomenal products with those who could greatly benefit from using them. All Unicity employees will be wearing shirts bearing a message about Bios Life Slim.

Sponsor us today! Kari Sunderland, Ann Schreck, Katharine Peterson will be walking, to name a few. Just click the link, type in our names and help support the ADA! CLICK HERE TO SPONSOR US! Donation period runs through the end of October.

Hi everyone, Kari here, I am the new girl on the marketing team. I hope everyone is having a great week. Last Friday Katharine and I spent the afternoon at a Women's Expo in Utah. Pictures are below. Don't we look charming?

Katharine
Me (Kari) It was fun to be among women as they perused shoes, purses, decor and of course many health related products. Katharine and I both agreed that our products, especially Slim, are exceptional comparatively and we have a great science crew to back it up. You ladies are with the right company.

Bangkok, Thailand

Yesterday our Global Marketing Manager, Ann Schreck, was at a historical recognition event in Bangkok, Thailand. Ann saw many rank advancements, including many Unicity Women. She also witnessed Khun Joe become the first Triple Diamond in the history of Unicity International. He was recognized in front of 10,000 other Franchise Owners in Thailand and he received a special gift from Stewart Hughes, a Lamborghini. To see Khun Joe receive his Lamborghini, click here.

If you look closely at the picture below, you can see that the sign above the stage reads, "Dream It. Believe It. Make It Real." We echo that. Unicity Women can make their dreams real.
P.S. Don't forget to sign up for the 2010 Global Convention in Bangkok, Thailand.

Teaching Gaby

Here is Gaby, Cindy James' African Gray. If you notice, he is holding Phytopath®. Cindy is trying to teach Gaby how to say "Unicity makes life better." Soon even the animal kingdom will be talking about us!

Fresh Garden Tomatoes

I have a fresh garden tomato and am excited to try this new dish. I just have to get a few more tomatoes and fresh basil. I'll let you know how it goes!

- Katharine

Title: Penne With Fresh Tomato & Basil Sauce
Categories: Pasta, Tomato, Basil, Main dish
Yield: 6 Servings

4 tb Olive oil; divided
6 cl Garlic; minced
10 md Tomatoes; chopped into large
-- chunks
6 tb Chopped fresh basil
Salt and freshly ground blac
-k pepper
1 ts Sugar
1 lb Penne
Fresh basil for garnish
Freshly grated parmesan
-cheese

Recipe by: www.detnews.com 8/22/95 Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in large
skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute until golden; do not
burn.

Add the tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper to taste, and sugar. Simmer over
medium-low heat for 15 minutes. Stir occasionally.

While sauce simmers, bring large pot of salted water to a boil. Add
remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to water. Add penne and cook 10-12 minutes
until al dente. Drain.

Spoon penne onto warmed plates. Top with the sauce, then Parmesan. Garnish
with basil.

Note: The analysis includes 1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese.

Adapted from Summer Evenings, Summer Afternoons by Barbara Scott-Goodman
with Mary Goodbody (Chronicle Books, 1994)

WEEKLY CHALLENGE 1

We're starting a weekly Health Challenge and here is our first challenge:

Live Better, Look Better, Feel Better… we dare you!

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy fresh produce. We need to make the most of it while it’s still here. Check out your local farmer's market or head to the grocery store and buy some fruits and veggies for meals or snacking. Then post photos or recipes of your nutritious treats.

Congratulations Gemma Gomez!

Gemma Gomez received the largest Bonus Pool check in the history of Unicity International! Together with her share of the Director Bonus Pool over 25K OV, Group Volume Bonus Pool and Commissions, Gemma earned $21,121.66! Congratulations Gemma! She's also our August Woman of the Month, so don't forget read her article!

Japanese Marketing

How Cute! Unicity Japan marketing team created these miniature Slim bears complete with a tiny box and mini canister of Slim.

Ann in Asia

Ann's traveling around Thailand, Japan, Korea and Hong Kong. Here is a photo from her travels - one of the delicious dinners she has been served so far!

Cheerful women have less cardiovascular disease: study

I found this interesting article and wanted to share it! - Katharine

"The study, published in the August issue of Circulation, tracked more than 97,000 postmenopausal American women for more than eight years.

Women within the highest 25 percent of optimism scores had a 9 percent lower chance of developing heart disease and a 14 percent lower chance of dying of any cause, said the study.

Women with the highest degree of cynical hostility were 16 percent more likely to die than those with the most trust in their fellow humans, according to the study.

"In addition to looking at hormones and their effect on heart disease and cancer, the study also examined psychosocial and social factors and how they affected the health of postmenopausal women," said Dr. Hilary A. Tindle, an assistant professor of medicine at the university, and lead author of the study."

To read the rest of the article, click here.

New! Bios Life E Super Energy Boost Now in Powder Form!

Just released! New Bios Life E Super Energy Boost Powder offers the same great benefits of the Super Energy Boost in the ready-to-drink cans—only now, it’s even more convenient to carry Smart Energy wherever you go!

Simply tear open the packet and mix with bottled water, juice, or your protein shake, and soon you’ll be enjoying the refreshing pomegranate–berry flavor and have the Super Energy Boost you’ve always wanted!

Item 24568

Wholesale: $60

Preferred Customer: $80

Retail: $90

PV: 50

Patience and Consistency

I was reading a bit from a marketing company this morning and wanted to share it with you. It reminded me of the greater need for consistence and patience as we journey. Success will come as we stay with our goals.

Think Four Years
It will happen when? Stable, growing networks that generate residual income for decades are rarely "get rich quick." As networks mature, leaders create leaders, and growth accelerates until hundreds join you every month! Be patient and be consistent. Patience and consistency are two of your keys to success.

- Michael Linden's DeckWork Marketing

Send me in your success stories, or post them on the women's site! Thanks ladies,
Katharine

Women's Health Seminar Part II

Here are more pics from the Seminar:

Women's Health Seminar

Saturday, July 10th, over 60 women joined us after the Leadership Summit for an hour seminar and a cocktail reception. Presenters at the seminar included Judy Gilman, Cheryl Straub, Jen Birge and Dana Theison. They discussed the Unicity product packs and health and business benefits of each of the packs.

We loved being together with all of the women! After the seminar, we gathered together in the bistro for wine and cheese. Women from Europe, Canada and the US got to know each other a little better and discovered that no one has to do this business alone. As Unicity Women, we are a team!

Unicity Global Latino Conference

We're enjoying a lively time at the Latino Conference at Embassy Suites in Salt Lake City, right now! Yesterday attendees enjoyed a tour at Unicity's Corporate Office and then challenged Corporate employees to a soccer match. The Latino leaders proudly won!

In the evening Franchise Owners enjoyed Latino folk dancers, a raffle, dancing and a welcome reception with Senior Vice President Armando Contreras.

Today, everyone is geared up for an intense day of business building and product presentations. Speakers such as Presidential Diamonds Rick Jordan and Aaron Webber are presenting. Double Diamond Sven Goebel from Europe is even here to tell of business success!

We're excited for the rest of the day and the wonderful women from our Latino Market!

Bios Life E, The Smart Energy

For all who came to the Leadership Summit at Deer Valley Resort, you now know what Smart Energy is! Unicity International launched Bios Life E, the SMART energy drink.

Why we do energy right -

Bios Life E is backed by nutritional science and formulated by Unicity International, a leading nutraceutical company that develops world-class products to improve lives. Carefully selected ingredients are best-in-class for supply energy, anti-oxidations, electrolytes, fat-burning thermogenesis, and mental clarity.

Order Bios Life E at www.bioslifesmartenergy.com!

Leadership Summit soon approaching

The Unicity International Leadership Summit and the Women's Health Seminar at Deer Valley Resort are fast approaching. Make sure you register, register your downline and get ready for an amazing event! (Click here to register)

We're hosting Double Diamond Sven Goebel, Presidential Double Diamonds and author Jim Ferrell. You will experience first hand the beauty of the Rocky Mountains, enjoy the luxury of a high-end resort and network with other Franchise Owners. We'll look forward to seeing you in Deer Valley!
- Katharine Peterson

Featured Products - Suncare!

It's summer and we're excited about playing in the sun! Don't forget that too much sun can be harmful to your skin. Here are some tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:


Ultraviolet (UV) rays are an invisible form of radiation. They can penetrate
your skin and damage your skin cells. Sunburns are a sign of skin damage.
Suntans aren't healthy, either. They appear after the sun's rays have already
killed some cells and damaged others. UV rays can cause skin damage during any
season or at any temperature. They can also cause eye problems, wrinkles, skin
spots, and skin cancer.

To protect yourself

* Stay out of the sun when it is strongest (between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.)
* Use sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher
* Wear protective clothing
* Wear wraparound sunglasses that provide 100 percent UV ray protection
* Avoid sunlamps and tanning beds

Check your skin regularly for changes in the size, shape, color or feel of
birthmarks, moles and spots. Such changes are a sign of skin cancer.

So, don't put yourself in danger! For the month of June, Unicity is featuring the E International Sun Care products! Stock up for you and your family and enjoy playing in the sun all summer long!

Emotional Spending

Let's face it. We're all business women and we like to make money. But, are we in control of our funds? A recent article was published about women spending more to cope with emotional difficulties.

One study recently conducted in the UK by psychology professor Karen Pine, stated that "79% of women say that going on a spending spree would cheer them up. This indicates that some women use shopping as an emotion regulator to numb themselves to negative feelings or dissatisfaction with life."

We're not trying to say that spending is bad. It may be true, that shopping for yourself can do much to help your mood. However, if the funds to buy are not sufficient, then "money could lead women down the path to more money woes."

Any advice for those who may be looking for support?

To read the article,

Darla Sanders Wins!

Congratulations to Darla Sanders,the 1st place winner of the Get Slim Challenge 90 Day Contest! Darla lost 51.5 pounds and slimmed down 26.6 inches! We are so proud of you, Darla!

Darla was introduced to Bios Life Slim through her friend, Christie Osuwagu. Darla says, “Christie introduced me to Slim and it really works! I love the way it makes me feel and I love that it keeps me motivated and it gives me energy. Now I can fit into clothes never thought I would have fit in again.”

With so many people interested to know how she was able to lose weight, Darla decided to become a Franchise Owner, “I have 25 people interested to know what I’ve done. This is an opportunity to tell them my story and get them to try Slim. I’m a walking testimony.”

Darla lives happily with her husband and six children in Texas. She tells us, “I’m not stopping here, I’m going to participate in the 180-day challenge!"

Unicity Japan Donates to Build New Schoolhouse in Rural Thailand

Pimchanok is speechless—which is saying a lot considering she’s in first grade. She stands in awe just inside her new classroom at Ban Wang Hai School in the Nong Bua Lamphu Province of Thailand. She can smell the fresh bright pink paint and is bathed in the bright sunlight that is streaming through the windows.

“My new classroom is painted pink! I like it. It feels good when I look at it,” is all Pimchanok eventually says. Until today, Pimchanok’s classroom was a thatched-roof temporary classroom, which was dusty and hot on most days and damp during the rainy season.

Pimchanok is one of 106 students from kindergarten to grade 12 that, until now, crowded together in the few rooms of the old Ban Hai School building.To read the rest of the story, click here!

More roommates needed!

We have more female Franchise Owners who are looking to share a room at the Leadership Summit at Deer Valley Resort, July 9-11. If you are interested, please contact us at Beheard@unicity.net.

Not registered for the event? Register Now!

Momsrising.org

Over 7 million people have viewed Moms Rising's Mother of the Year video. You can honor your mother by highlighting her as Mother of Year with this fun video! Or check out other news and updates on moms at www.momsrising.org.

HOW MOTHER'S DAY BEGAN

My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother. I attribute all my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education I received from her.
- George Washington, U.S. President

Wikipedia reveals - The modern Mother's Day holiday was created by Anna Jarvis as a day for each family to honor their mother,^[1] and it's now celebrated on various days in many places around the world. It complements Father's Day, the celebration honoring fathers.

This holiday is relatively modern, being created at the start of the 20th century, and should not be confused with the early pagan and Christian traditions honoring mothers, or with the 16th century celebration of Mothering Sunday, which is also known as Mother's Day in the UK.

In most countries the Mother's Day celebration is a recent holiday derived from the original US celebration. Exceptions are, for example, the Mothering Sunday holiday in the UK.

Different countries celebrate Mother's Day on various days of the year because the day has a number of different origins.^{[citation needed]}

One school of thought^[who?] claims this day emerged from a custom of mother worship in ancient Greece, which kept a festival to Cybele, a great mother of Greek gods. This festival was held around the Vernal Equinox around Asia Minor and eventually in Rome itself from the Ides of March (15 March) to 18 March.

The ancient Romans also had another holiday, Matronalia, that was dedicated to Juno, though mothers were usually given gifts on this day.

In addition to Mother's Day, International Women's Day is celebrated in many countries on March 8. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother%27s_Day

How can I succeed as a Unicity distributor?

The truth of the matter is, 50% of MLM distributors quit within the first year. How can you become more than a statistic? These 5 steps can help you on your way to earning a six-figure income:

1. Constantly expose new people to your products and business opportunity. Go to meetings, get on conference calls, and talk to people about your business.

2. Commit yourself to personal development and self improvement. Set attainable long-term and short-term goals and stick to them.

3. Develop a strategy to help your team become self-sufficient. Make a specific game plan and share the tools and knowledge you've gained to help them succeed. You can be the best distributor in the world, but if your team isn't seeing results, they're not going to stick around.

4. Use the products. Some of the best Bios Life Slim distributors are those who have used it. If you believe in it, you can sell it. This is a very important part of MLM. People can tell if you don't believe in a product and they will not want to do business with you.

5. Never quit! Give yourself enough time to succeed. If you ask any Double Diamond, they'll tell you it didn't happen overnight. The biggest reason why most distributors quit within the first year is because they don't give themselves enough time to succeed. Give yourself enough time and always remember; success can be yours.

Anyone want to share a room at the Leadership Summit?

We have a female Franchise Owner who is looking to share a room at the Leadership Summit at Deer Valley Resort, July 9-11. If you are interested, please contact us at Beheard@unicity.net.

Not registered for the event? Register Now!

GET YOUR FACE ON

We're excited to be officially on Facebook! Not signed up on Facebook? It's easy to create an account - simply log on to www.facebook.com and register. You can easily network with other Franchise Owners, share pictures, ideas and create new contacts! Don't forget to look up Unicity International - with the official logo.

TWITTERING

Ready to Twitter with us?! We chatting on Twitter. Find our username - UnicityIntl and stay connected! BE HEARD.

STUDY ON SLEEP

Dr. Tom Cutler just blogged about a new study recently released regarding sleep. Researchers found that sleeping too little or TOO LONG can increase the likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes. They observed, "... that over this timespan, approximately 20% of those with long and short sleep duration developed type 2 diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance versus only 7% among subjects who were average duration sleepers." (h/t SD).

The recommended amount of sleep for adults is 7-8 hours a night. Dr. Cutler says if you have trouble sleeping, try taking Melatonin.

To read more on this study, click here.

HAPPY EARTH DAY

What are women doing for Earth Day today?

• In Minnesota, they are running an Earth Day Half Marathon.
• They are hosting an Earth Day Contest where women are promising to recycle more and waste less
• A west-coast woman celebrates with her children each year by making a cake or doing a fun activity.
  
• Women are going to see Disney's new movie "Earth," released today in honor of Earth Day
• Women are volunteering for Green Apple Festivals, happening across the nation

What can we do? UnicityWomen can start honoring the earth by recycling Unicity International paper and plastic containers. We can also use business tools to send emails and videos rather than print handouts. Overall, we can go outside to enjoy the beauty Mother Earth proudly hosts. What are YOU doing for Earth Day - post a comment!

Are you at risk?

According to the Department of Health and Human Services, 24 million Americans have diabetes, with half of those being women. About a quarter of Americans with diabetes don't even know they have it!

Want to know if you are at risk? Here are some good indicators:

• Age — being older than 45
• Overweight or obesity
• Family history — having a mother, father, brother, or sister with diabetes
• Race/ethnicity — your family background is African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Hispanic American/Latino, Asian American/Pacific Islander and Native Hawaiian
• Having a baby with a birth weight more than 9 pounds
• Having diabetes during pregnancy (gestational diabetes)
• High blood pressure — 140/90 mmHg or higher. Both numbers are important. If one or both numbers are usually high, you have high blood pressure.
• High cholesterol — total cholesterol over 240 mg/dL
• Inactivity — exercising fewer than 3 times a week
• Abnormal results in a prior diabetes test
• Having other health conditions that are linked to problems using insulin, like Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
• Having a history of heart disease or stroke
• read more at http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/diabetes.cfm#b
  

Thank goodness Unicity International has Bios Life Slim! It's a healthy way to lose fat. Helping others learn about Bios Life Slim can help them live a healthier and more energetic life. www.bioslifeslim.com

Staying Hydrated

The Mayo Clinic advises us to drink enough water in order to keep our bodies hydrated. Here's their advice:

Water is your body's principal chemical component, making up, on average, 60 percent of your body weight. Every system in your body depends on water. For example, water flushes toxins out of vital organs, carries nutrients to your cells and provides a moist environment for ear, nose and throat tissues.

Lack of water can lead to dehydration, a condition that occurs when you don't have enough water in your body to carry out normal functions. Even mild dehydration can drain your energy and make you tired.

...if you drink enough fluid so that you rarely feel thirsty and produce 1.5 liters (6.3 cups) or more of colorless or slightly yellow urine a day, your fluid intake is probably adequate.

To read more, CLICK HERE

Easter Sweets - to eat or not to eat

Everyone likes to snack when the Easter Bunny brings the goodie basket. Maybe some sweets are better left in their wrapper, however. According to Women's Health Magazine, the following candies will do the most damage to your body:

Worst Calorie Offenders:
Cadbury Cream Eggs – 140 calories
Reese's Peanut Butter Eggs – 180 calories

Worst Sugar Offenders:
Jelly Belly Assorted jelly beans (35) – 28 g sugar
(Small) Cadbury Chocolate Eggs (12) – 26 g sugar

Worst Fat Offenders:
Nestle's Crunch Solid Chocolate Easter Bunny – 36.2 g of fat
Reese's Reester Bunny – 42 g of fat

So instead of popping so many sweets, consider taking your Bios Life Slim and enjoying perhaps a piece of banana bread instead. Your body will thank you!

Leave your comments under this blog about what healthy treats you have found!

Spring Into Health With Our Bios Life Immune Packs!

Springtime almost certainly blows around a cold or two. Unicity introduces three new Immune Packs: Starter, Advanced and Ultimate, to help your body's immune system function as it should. Each pack comes with a basic foundation of Immunizen and Bio-C with added products in the Advanced and Ultimate Packs. Check your health and then order your Immune Pack today! Order Here

Time to invite

With the Unicity International Leadership Summit at Deer Valley Resort soon approaching, it's time to start thinking about who to invite along with you on the trip! We suggest bringing your new and upcoming leaders so they can meet some of our top Franchise Owners and also learn how to do their business from the very best.

Don't know who to invite? Make a list of the most successful people that you know and start from there. Franchise OwnerJen Birge says she looks for people she thinks are smarter than she is so she can build a strong team. We look forward to seeing you and your guests at the Summit!

Register Now

Saturday, July 11, 2009 - Unicity women from across the country and the globe will gather together for a Women's Health Seminar. Focusing specifically on women's health issues, such as hormones, personal care, and nutrition, this seminar will present valuable knowledge that you won't want to miss. And, of course, we will mingle and network, like women do best. Register today under News and Events!

How do you like the new site?

We're catering our services right to your home through this online website. We would love to know how you like our service! If you click on the comment button on the bottom of this blog post or email us at beheard@unicity.net, you can leave your thoughts and suggestions for improvement. Let us serve you even better!

Welcome to the NEW Unicity Women site

We are thrilled to launch the new design for UnicityWomen.com! This new site reflects our dynamic group of female Franchise Partners - sophisticated, elegant, fun and always professional. Watch for upcoming additions to the site that will make connecting with other women around the world easier, faster and more fun!

Announcing the Women's Health Seminar

Saturday, July 11, 2009!

Plan to attend the Unicity International Leadership Summit at Deer Valley Resort and you can also register for the Unicity Women's Health Seminar. Saturday evening, don't miss this unique chance to gather with Unicity women. We will enjoy refreshments and a speaker.

Mark your calendars and stay tuned for registration information!

Go Green

Your mother has been telling you to eat your vegetables your whole life, but did you know really how good they are for you? According to the Harvard School of Public Health, "eating plenty of vegetables and fruits can help you ward off heart disease and stroke, control blood pressure, prevent some types of cancer, avoid a painful intestinal ailment called diverticulitis, and guard against cataract and macular degeneration, two common causes of vision loss."

Unicity offers Daily Produce 24™. This unique formula contains extracts from 24 varieties of fruits and vegetables, Daily Produce 24™ with natural nutrients missing in many people's daily diets.

You can also try Super Chlorophyll Powder. Your body will love a rich blend of alfalfa promoting internal cleansing and providing needed natural nutrients.

Try them - and tell your mother, you are staying healthy!

Sparkling Speakers at Leadership Summit

Presidential Double Diamond Sven Globel and new Presidential Diamond Jan Bloom will be featured speakers at Presidential Diamond Todd Smith's Leadership Summit. February 20-21, enjoy hearing from these two leaders and others! You have the opportunity to glean valuable insights to the business and improved leadership skills. Register today, for as Jan Bloom says, she never, ever misses an event!

Leadership Summit in Sarasota Springs

There's still room to register for the Leadership Summit in Florida this February 20-21! Presidential Diamond Todd Smith promises a fantastic event with top leaders from around the country and possibly the globe. Presidential Diamond Jan Bloom says she never misses an event. We encourage the same thing!

Leadership Summit
Sarasota Hyatt
1000 Boulevard of the Arts
Sarasota, FL 34263

941-953-1234

Todd has negotiated a single or double occupancy room rate at $179, which is a wonderful deal for this event. The offer ends JAN 31., 2009! Be sure to mention "unicity" when you call to get the great rate. Or go online to www.sarasotahyatt.com and enter G-UNIC in the box titled group/corporate #.

Book your room today and we'll see you in Florida!

The Los Cabos Experience

Ladies,

We enjoyed paradise for a few days in Los Cabos, Mexico. All Paradise Rewards Trip qualifiers met on the beach, last Thursday, for an opening reception. Under the starry night, we mixed and mingled, starting lasting friendships.

One of the highlights of the event, was the recognition of our first female Presidential Diamond, Jan Bloom. Stewart Hughes, Chairman and CEO, and Brent Morrill, Executive Vice President presented the plaque and pin, followed by remarks from Jan. She taught us that "we are not the message, we are the messengers. When an opportunity presents itself, I am the messenger. If the opportunity does not present itself, I create an opportunity." Congratulations to Jan Bloom on her tremendous accomplishment. We look forward to much more success from her and the rest of the Unicity Women.

The chance to gather at Los Cabos as leaders of Unicity International, is priceless. Not only did the Franchise Owners qualify for pampering in a dazzling paradise, but they had the chance to mix with the very best of this business in an intimate setting not provided elsewhere. We congratulate all who qualified and encourage the rest of you to be on the next trip, no matter what it takes. You can let it change your life.

A New Year, A New You

Happy New Year to you all! We welcome in 2009 by celebrating our womanhood and our unique characters and qualities. Women are innately able to nourish and nuture, encouraging growth. You do well as networkers because of your ability to care for others, establishing long term relationships. Women can nuture miracles.

We encourage you to use your wonderful characteristics to grow success in every area of your life. We believe that if you can dream it, you can acheieve it. Post a comment and let us know what your dream is for 2009 and you can inspire others.