Top 10 Ways to Tighten Skin as You Lose Weight

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Colleen Pontes

Top 10 ways to tighten skin as you lose weight (1-5):

1. Stay Hydrated

Water helps our body function.  Think of it as the lubricant that makes everything work better.  Skin needs water to be healthy.  Without water, it doesn’t have enough moisture to remain elastic.   The Institute of Medicine advises that men consume roughly 3 liters (about 13 cups) of total beverages a day and women consume 2.2 liters (about 9 cups) of total beverages a day.

2. Eat Your Yogurt

Vitamin A is essential in keeping your skin healthy.  A great source for this is yogurt.  Be sure to read the label.  Find one low in fat and low in sugar.  Best:  Greek low-fat plain yogurt.  Add honey and fruit for a healthy, high protein, low fat snack.  It also contains acidophilus, the “live” bacteria that is good for intestinal health.

3. Protect Against Free Radicals

Free radicals — like the kind formed from sun exposure — damage the membrane of skin cells, potentially allowing damage to the DNA of that cell. The antioxidants and other phytonutrients in these fruits can protect the cell. According to the new study, other fruits and vegetables with a “high antioxidant capacity” include artichokes, beans, prunes, and pecans are also high in antioxidants.

4. Eat Healthy Oils

Stay away from oils that aren’t labeled as cold pressed, expeller processed, or extra virgin.  Oils that don’t say this aren’t processed well by your body and they add to your fat.  But good oils, used in moderation, can be extremely effective in helping the skin bounce back.  Cold-pressed coconut oil, and extra virgin olive oil are great for cooking.  Keep heat lower so they don’t burn.

5. Eat Selenium

The mineral selenium connects all these foods for healthy skin.  Selenium is required by the body for proper functioning of the thyroid gland, and may help protect against free radical damage and cancer.  You can find Selenium in Brazil nuts, Oysters, Mussels, Liver, Fish, Sunflower Seeds, Bran (oat, wheat, rice).  Make sure you are using whole grain breads.  Stay away from white bread and white rice.

Want 6-10? You’ll have to stay tuned!!

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What’s Your 45 Minute Escape?

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Colleen Pontes

FacialApp 150x104 Whats Your 45 Minute Escape?One thing we all want is a little time for ourselves—some time to relax, unwind, & take our mind off of the daily grind. We would all love to treat ourselves to fancy European facials at expensive spas, but they can be costly & time consuming.

Did you know that It Works! also offers a Facial Applicator that works in the same way as the Ultimate Body Applicator? Many find that the It Works 45-minute Facial Applicator
delivers the same results as an expensive spa treatment, but can be done in the privacy of your own home at a much more affordable price!

What to Expect from Your 45-Minute Facial Applicator:
- Soothes & Reduces Puffines
– Lifts & Firms Tired-Looking Under the Eye Skin
– Minimizes the Appearance of Fine Lines & Wrinkles (aka – facial shrinkles!)
– Promotes Even Skin Tone & Rejuvenates Skin Firmness
– Nourishes Skin for a Healthy Looking Glow

The Facial Applicator is a cream-infused cloth mask that forms to the shape of the face & is left on for a minimum of 45 minutes. Made with all natural active ingredients, this luxurious mask nourishes the skin to reduce the appearance of fine lines in as little as 45 minutes with its special hydrating and lifting effects—all without clogging pores
for a fresh, luminous & younger-looking you!

Not only is this product a great way to take some time for yourself, but you will love the results!

Why not get the 45-minutes of relaxation you deserve with the anti-aging treatment that gives your wallet some relief, too? Try it today—through your personal It Works! Distributor – we know you’ll love it!

If you still have not signed up as a Loyal Customer simply choose one of us from our profiles here.  And of course never hesitate to reach out to any of us to answer any of your questions or concerns about any of the It Works! products. We are here to help!

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Have you tried Greens?

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Colleen Pontes

Greens big Have you tried Greens?We know many of you experienced the magic of the Ultimate Body Applicators, Defining Gel & Anti-Aging Cream at the WLSFA Meet & Greet in Las Vegas & were totally impressed with how these products instantly nourished your skin.  But did you know It Works! has a full line of supplements as well – many of which are excellent nutrient providers for bariatric surgery patients.

One of our favorites is Greens – which some of you did get a chance to sample it’s great orange taste & were pleasantly surprised.

Most people’s bodies are acidic, making them a feeding ground for sickness & disease. And it’s not just foods that are high in sugar & fat that contribute to an acidic state.  It’s also stress, pollutants in the air we breath, the water we drink & other environmental
factors.

Everyone should make it a goal to keep your body in a pH-balanced state. In order to
combat acidity, your body needs to become more alkaline—and that’s exactly what Greens helps with.

Greens is designed to help balance the pH of your body and detoxify with its all natural, whole food ingredients. As Dr. Don VerHulst, It Works’ Health Consultant, puts it, “Greens will create your body as a garden of health.” And who doesn’t want that?

DID YOU KNOW….
Every serving of Greens has the nutritional equivalent of 8+ servings of fruits & vegetables!

You can take it straight, mix it with water, or simply add it to your favorite smoothie!

So…order your Greens today through your It Works! Distributor.  If you still have not signed up as a Loyal Customer simply choose one of us from our profiles here.  And of course never hesitate to reach out to any of us to answer any of your questions or concerns about any of the It Works! products. We are here to help!

 

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Viva Las Vegas…& WLSFA…& It Works!

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Colleen Pontes

WOW – we had such an AMAZING time meeting so many of you at the WLSFA Meet & Greet in Las Vegas! From wrapping & measuring & lotioning & laughing & crying – it was truly a very special & memorable experience for us all. Many thanks a million times over to Toni & the rest of the WLSFA volunteers for being so accommodating to our unique needs so we could properly showcase the It Works! “Shrinkles Solutions”.  We only have a few pictures to check out – but enjoy seeing if you can spot yourself in them!

Viva Las Vegas...& WLSFA...& It Works!

And…DRUM ROLL PLEASE….THE WINNER of our RAFFLE for $100 in IT WORKS! PRODUCTS is MONIKA D. from ROUND LAKE, ILLINOIS! CONGRATULATIONS, MONIKA – please email us at WLSFAITWORKS@ME.COM so we can help you select the best products to meet your specific needs – $100 will go a long way in getting you to “love the skin you’re in” even MORE!

Almost everyone that got wrapped in the Ultimate Body Applicators saw immediate results averaging 2.5 INCHES LOST! One person even lost NINE INCHES! It was clear everyone loved the DEFINING GEL & ANTI-AGING & STRETCH MARK CREAM rubbed on their arms that gave an instantaneous glow to their skin. It’s amazing how you truly can nourish your body from the outside-in. For nutrients inside, many people on Sunday got to sample the GREENS ALKALIZING DRINK POWDER SUPPLEMENT & were delightfully surprised by the refreshing orange taste that has the nutritional value of 8+ servings of fruits & vegetables.

Thank you again for welcoming us into your community with open arms. You all have overcome so many obstacles & should be very proud of the accomplishments you have made. Our hope is to continue to support & encourage you in any way we can!

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Welcome WLSFA Members!

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Colleen Pontes

wlsfalogo Welcome WLSFA Members!We are so excited to support the WEIGHT LOSS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA & be a part of everyone’s journey! Thank you all for welcoming us into your community!

How would you like to LOSE INCHES while walking around the Mother of All Meet & Greets in Las Vegas? We are offering this spectacular opportunity on Saturday, May 14 – but there are 300 of you & only 5 of us so we have limited slots.  Click here to purchase your Ultimate Body Wrap(s) & reserve your appointment NOW!

GBL001 UltimateBodyApplicator HalfBanner 234x60 Welcome WLSFA Members!You can expect “ultimate” results within 45 minutes with the Ultimate Body Applicator.  It is a non-woven cloth wrap that has been infused with a powerful, botanically-based formula to deliver maximum tightening, toning, & firming results when applied to the skin.  It continuously hydrates for firmer, smoother, more youthful-looking skin & reduces the appearance of cellulite & skin slackening.

Your “Vegas Wrap Session” will be EASY & FUN:

- Get privately pre-measured & wrapped within 15 minutes.
- Walk around & enjoy the Meet & Greet.
- At your convenience, get privately unwrapped & re-measured.
- CELEBRATE YOUR INCHES LOST!

Want to be really WOW’d?  Check out the presentation below!

Welcome WLSFA Members!

Looking forward to meeting you in Vegas!

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