WakeUpNow and Work From Home!

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Most people are very skeptical when they see my lifestyle, know I’m a single mom and work from home. What does she do? How does she make all that money?

Well, here’s the answer. Network Marketing/ Multi Level Marketing.

People will try to say its not real or a “pyramid scheme”, but those are just the people to scared to take the risk.

 

How I got started?

About a year ago a friend of mine asked me to join her team with Wake Up Now. She explained it to me and like most people I said no, it sounded way to good to be true. 11 months later she just bought a new car, moved and is making $14,000 A MONTH. Boy am I kicking myself now.

At the time I was waking up at 3:30am every morning to go to work, how awful right? I was willing to take the risk to get me out of that shift and be able to spend more time with my daughter. I’m so glad I did. I haven’t quit my job yet (unfortunately) paying off the little debt I have and saving up before I do but I can say I am well on my way and couldn’t be happier!

 

 

What is Network Marketing_

Companies like Walmart, Best buy and AT&T spend billions on advertisements. You see it everyday on TV & Billboards and hear it everyday on a popular radio stations! Wake up now is simple they offer awesome benefits & instead of paying the middle man they offer you the opportunity to share your experience with others & get paid as your network grows residually! Not a job just a getting paid for helping the company grow from simply sharing!

About WAKEUPNOW_

Wake Up Now is a company that offers major discounts on Vacations, car rentals, Groceries & a MarketPlace similar to Groupon & Amazon that allow you to search for discounts and cash back offers! Also, you will get 22% off on your AT&T Bill & 12% on your T-Mobile! Start keeping track of your gas & start receiving tax deductions on it, earning you more money back during tax season. Imagine someone stealing your Identity essentially putting your life on hold for personal gain. Wake up now offers a protection from theft saving you thousands with Identity Protection! Learn new languages, three free magazines per month & more!

Discounts

• AT&T & T-Mobile Cell Phone Discount -Through our corporate partnerships and agreements, Wakeupnow members enjoy a 22% discount on AT&T Wireless bills and a 12% discount on T-Mobile Wireless bills.This discount can be applied both to new accounts and existing accounts.
• Grocery Discount –
  Wakeupnow’s grocery coupon section allows you to save hundreds of dollars a year by using coupons.  Unlike the coupons that come in your Sunday circular, no clipping is needed….just print out and take the coupons to your local supermarket to save.
• Premium Discount – Wakeupnow’s premium discount area is where you can find exclusive deals to save you lots of money.  Everything from restaurants to department stores to movie tickets and more are on sale.  Enjoy steep discounts on the things that others pay full price for.
• Wake up Now Hub – Allows you to shop and save on the wake up now marketplace! Also earn income read below for more information on how you can help people shop online & get paid to do it
• Vacation Club – Saving on vacations up to 90%. 
  
• WUNLOCAL – APP on iphone & android allows you to find places in your local area and use WUN app to get a discount on those local areas from showing the phone

Benefits

• Tax Bot – Helps you keep track of your taxes from your phone! 
  
• Finance Tool – Helps you keep track of your finances & debt! 
  
• WUN Protect – Identity Protection! 
  
• TellMeMore – Wake up now language learning software! 
  
• Awaken Energy Drink (Thunder) – Wake up now very own healthy energy drink!
• Awaken Coffee – Wake up now very own healthy coffee!
• Awaken Trivani – Wake up now very own skin care product!

 

 

My favorite part is TAXBOT, being a member of wakeupnow you are considered and independent business owner and can claim up to $11,000 in taxes a year.

 

 

 

Now the important part..

 

HOW TO EARN INCOME

Earning income is simple. I could go into full detail but for now, I’ll just keep it simple. Enrolling three referrals will cover your monthly membership. When your referrals enroll three, you earn a monthly residual of $600, not one time but monthly!

That’s $100 a month for ALL these services or FREE FOREVER with just three! Now you probably thinking I can easily enroll THREE but I hate relying on others to do they job!

Wake up now allows you to team build for example lets say you enroll twelve people.

You enroll all twelve this month alone, with the wake up now waiting room you can choose where to place them. You can place the first three you wish under you, place the other three in any order you like under the first three like the chart below. Giving you the team of twelve you needed to earn $600 & helping the people below as you wish! Your job and the first three you helped job is to now place people you enroll extra under the people below! Working as a team to grow each other business! The bigger your team grows the bigger your monthly earners become

The chart below describes the different ways to reach $600 a month

 

 

 

 

 

How do I know Wake Up Now is Legit ?

I always tell people to look at the leadership running the company! Kirby Cochran best seller called Pillars of Inflection: Seven Fundamental Strategies for Explosive Company Growth! This isn’t an opportunity many want but actually need in their life!

 

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for more info email me at getfitwithmaura@yahoo.com

More about working from home

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That’s my page.

 

About 11 months ago my friend joined this Multi Level Marketing Company Wake Up Now. She kept telling me to join but probably like you, I didn’t want to risk spending the $99.95. 11 months later I’m still getting up at 3:30 am to go to work to support my daughter ( I’m a single mom) and my friend has quit her two jobs, bought a new car and moved because she is making $14,000 a month!!! 

Definitely kicking myself now, so I finally joined.

How awesome would it be to make $14,000 a month working from home!? No cold calling, none of those “parties”. Working with Wake Up Now, $14,000 is NOTHING, you can make up to $114,000 A MONTH! Once you reach a certain point they will also give you $1,000 a month towards a car payment. I know this all sounds too good to be true, I  thought it was and am kicking myself for waiting so long. I’m not guaranteeing you will make $14,000- $114,000 a month BUT YOU CAN! You will get out what you put in. Treat it like a real job and you will get paid MORE then a real job.

If you have any questions or want more info don’t hesitate to email me! You have nothing to lose and a brand new lifestyle to gain! getfitwithmaura@yahoo.com

Healthy Family

Although adults usually decide what kids eat, we all know that kids eat what is available. Therefore, surrounding them with healthier options leaves them no choice but to eat better food.

 

Set the Family Up for Success

Small changes in five key areas can make a huge difference and add up to real results: eat more fruits and vegetables, consume less sugar and fat, eat healthier snacks, watch portion size, and eat together as a family.

Fruits & Vegetables

• Kids should eat five fruits and vegetables a day
• Serve fresh, frozen, and canned fruits and vegetables; they all count
• Provide fruit or carrot sticks as great snacks
• Offer 100% juice, with no added sugar
• Mix vegetables into dishes, like adding peas to rice, or cucumbers to a sandwich

Healthy Choices to Reduce Fat and Sugar

• Switch to low or non-fat milk, yogurt and cheese
• Choose lean cuts of meat like skinless chicken or extra lean ground beef for hamburgers or pasta sauces
• Bake or grill instead of fry
• Substitute olive or vegetable oil for butter
• Substitute water or low-fat milk for sodas or sweetened beverages
• Drink less soda or sugar-sweetened drinks
• Switch to lower sugar breakfast cereals
• Switch desserts like ice cream and cake for fruit based desserts

Snacks

• Reduce the number of snacks served each day
• Leave a bowl of fruit or carrot sticks on the kitchen table
• Differentiate between snacks that require permission (cookies), versus snacks that kids can take freely (fresh or dried fruit)
• Have kids drink water at snack time
• Save “treats” for special occasions

Portion Size

• Kids are smaller than adults and should eat smaller portions
• Use smaller plates for kids
• Don’t force kids to clean their plates if they are full
• Portions should be about the size of the back of a fist—a child’s fist for a child’s portion
• Start with a small portion. Children can have seconds if they are still hungry

Eat Together

• Family meals focus on eating and enjoying food and each other
• Eating together is a chance to model good behavior
• Regularly scheduled meal and snack times help kids learn structure for eating

 

 

I offer Online Fitness Coaching, real results for real people. No crazy diets or extreme workouts. My packages include meal plans, gym workouts, at home workout, workouts with kids, recipes, newsletters, 24/7 contact with me all at the fraction of the cost of a personal trainer. For more information please contact me at GetFitWithMaura@yahoo.com

Better For You Fry

 

 

Total Time:  45 min
Cook: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings

Directions
Preheat a rimmed baking sheet in a 450 degrees F oven. Cut 3 large russet potatoes into wedges and toss with salt and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; arrange cut-side down on the hot baking sheet. Roast until golden brown on the bottom, 30 minutes, then flip and sprinkle with 1 sliced garlic clove and 1 teaspoon each ancho chile powder and dried oregano. Roast 15 more minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.

I offer Online Fitness Coaching, real results for real people. No crazy diets or extreme workouts. My packages include meal plans, gym workouts, at home workout, workouts with kids, recipes, newsletters, 24/7 contact with me all at the fraction of the cost of a personal trainer. For more information please contact me at GetFitWithMaura@yahoo.com

Diets DON’T Work

 

With all the focus on weight in our society, it isn’t surprising that millions of people fall prey to fad diets and bogus weight-loss products. Conflicting claims, testimonials and hype by so-called “experts” can confuse even the most informed consumers. The bottom line is simple: If a diet or product sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

There are no foods or pills that magically burn fat. No super foods will alter your genetic code. No products will miraculously melt fat while you watch TV or sleep. Some ingredients in supplements and herbal products can be dangerous and even deadly for some people.

 

Steer clear of any diet plans, pills and products that make the following claims:

 

Rapid Weight Loss

Slow, steady weight loss is more likely to last than dramatic weight changes. Healthy plans aim for a loss of no more than ½ pound to 1 pound per week. If you lose weight quickly, you’ll lose muscle, bone and water. You also will be more likely to regain the pounds quickly afterwards.

Quantities and Limitations

Ditch diets that allow unlimited quantities of any food, such as grapefruit and cabbage soup. It’s boring to eat the same thing over and over and hard to stick with monotonous plans. Avoid any diet that eliminates or severely restricts entire food groups, such as carbohydrates. Even if you take a multivitamin, you’ll still miss some critical nutrients.

Specific Food Combinations

There is no evidence that combining certain foods or eating foods at specific times of day will help with weight loss. Eating the “wrong” combinations of food doesn’t cause them to turn to fat immediately or to produce toxins in your intestines, as some plans claim.

Rigid Menus

Life is already complicated enough. Limiting food choices or following rigid meal plans can be an overwhelming, distasteful task. With any new diet, always ask yourself: “Can I eat this way for the rest of my life?” If the answer is no, the plan is not for you.

No Need to Exercise

Regular physical activity is essential for good health and healthy weight management. The key to success is to find physical activities that you enjoy and then to aim for 30 to 60 minutes of activity on most days of the week.

If you want to maintain a healthy weight, build muscle and lose fat, the best path is a lifelong combination of eating smarter and moving more. For a personalized plan, tailored to your lifestyle and food preferences, consult a registered dietitian with expertise in weight management. A registered dietitian can help you find a realistic, flexible eating style that helps you feel and be your best.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I offer Online Fitness Coaching, real results for real people. No crazy diets or extreme workouts. My packages include meal plans, gym workouts, at home workout, workouts with kids, recipes, newsletters, 24/7 contact with me all at the fraction of the cost of a personal trainer. For more information please contact me at GetFitWithMaura@yahoo.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I offer Online Fitness Coaching, real results for real people. No crazy diets or extreme workouts. My packages include meal plans, gym workouts, at home workout, workouts with kids, recipes, newsletters, 24/7 contact with me all at the fraction of the cost of a personal trainer. For more information please contact me at GetFitWithMaura@yahoo.com

Fat Loss vs Weight Loss

 

 Just because they weigh the same doesn’t mean they actually are the same.  Muscle is much denser than fat – it takes up much less space. So even though 1lb of muscle and a 1lb of fat weigh the same they don’t take up the same amount of space.  That’s why you can see two totally different size people weighing exactly the same but one wears a size 3 and the other wears a size 7 – it’s all about the muscle ratio.

Or you could have this happen to you.  You start working out, you get fitter, toner, and leaner, and you also realize you weigh more.  Look at this example. I think we can all agree this lady looks leaner and toner on the right side.  You can see the definition in her stomach. But she is 9 pounds heavier than her starting weight.

 

This is all the more reason ladies, for you to toss out your scale.  It doesn’t tell the whole story – especially when you’re trying to look good naked.  That’s all about being toned and tight which means having some muscle with low enough body fat to see it.

WHAT IS WEIGHT LOSS?

Weight loss simply refers to a lower number on a scale. Time to celebrate, right? Not so much. That number represents the total sum in lbs. or kilograms of all your body parts.

Pretty simple. But pretty non specific. 

If I told you not to eat for 48 hours or not to drink any water for 24 hours, you’d lose weight. Or how about an extreme example – if I told you to cut off your left foot, you’d lose weight. So in all three examples you’ll have lost weight. I’m sure of it. But what else have you done in the process – you’re weaker, smaller, and now only have 1 foot. That’s no good.

It really doesn’t tell you anything about how dense you are – meaning how fat you are.  

Let’s compare this with fat loss.

WHAT IS FAT LOSS?

Fat loss is a reduction in the amount of fat you carry in your body. So if you go from 25% body fat down to 20%, you’ve lost 5% fat in your body. Yes, now that would be time to celebrate!

Fat loss is much more complicated than weight loss – it involves a process where the body actually starts to breakdown its own fat cells and convert them into energy the body can use. In order to get your body in a state where it can easily burn fat you need to dial in your nutrition.  That means eating clean with nutrient dense foods like leafy green or cruciferous vegetables and whole sources of protein. You also need some healthy fat like coconut oil and avocado to optimize your body into a fat burning machine.

On the other hand, fuel your body with processed, refined carbs such as flours, cereals, breads, cookies, or muffins and you’ll never access the fat burning potential of your body. You’ll be what we like to call a “sugar burner” – someone who is constantly stuck in the sugar cycle.  You’ll find yourself hungry, eat something like a granola bar or a bag of pretzels, initially curbing your hunger, but then again in 2 hours when your sugar spike crashes you find yourself hungry, feeling lousy and in the same place you were 2 hours ago.

A popular but outdated approach to weight loss is through calorie restriction, which doesn’t work.  Has anyone ever had this experience – you cut calories over a period of time, lose some weight, and then find it stops working, and before you know it you are fatter than when you started?

Yep, that’s what calorie restricted dieting does to you.  Once your body realizes that your starving it by under feeding, it will start to hold on to fat cells, not burn them. You actually start to hold on to everything you put in your body instead of burn it.  You also end up breaking down your own muscle tissue for energy because you’re not getting enough nutrients from your food.  This loss of muscle not only ends up increasing your body fat but you end up lowering your basal metabolic rate. 

The only way to burn actual fat is the old fashioned way – by optimizing your body for it through proper nutrition.

 SO WHICH ONE REALLY MATTERS?

If you want to look sexy naked: 

Than the only one that matters is fat loss. 

If you want to be healthy, disease free, and full of energy:

The only one that matters is fat loss.

If you want to have better cognitive function:

The only one that matters is fat loss.

If you want to feel happy and move your body with ease:

The only one that matters is fat loss.

 If you want to surf a barrel, climb a volcano, or mountain bike through the rainforest without getting hurt:

Again, the only one that matters is fat loss.

And I feel safe saying that the majority of folks trying to get in shape and shed some pounds are looking specifically for fat loss, not weight loss, whether they realize it or not. 

So go ahead – throw away your scale and let’s shed some fat.

KEY TAKEAWAYS TO INCREASE AND TRACK FAT LOSS IN YOUR BODY

 1)   Focus on good nutrition – Eat fresh, nutrient dense foods like green leafy vegetables, grass fed meats, eggs, nuts, and seeds.

2)   Stop weighing yourself daily. Instead, take a full body picture every 2 weeks.

3)   Take some measurements. Waist, chest, thigh, and arms are a good start. You’ll start to see size reduction in places that the scale could never show.

4)   Make sure you’re doing some form of strength training. Heavy weights, and intense exercise seems to work the best for building muscle. More muscle = more fat burning.

 

 

 

I offer Online Fitness Coaching, real results for real people. No crazy diets or extreme workouts. My packages include meal plans, gym workouts, at home workout, workouts with kids, recipes, newsletters, 24/7 contact with me all at the fraction of the cost of a personal trainer. For more information please contact me at GetFitWithMaura@yahoo.com

Nutrition labels to get makeover for first time in 20 years

Foods To Keep In The Front Of Your Fridge!

Stocking a healthy fridge really does set you up for weight loss success.

To trick yourself into eating healthier, try the “see food” diet.

That’s where you rearrange the foods in your fridge to spot the healthiest ones first.

According to a Cornell University study, you’ll be nearly three times more likely to eat them.

Give these nutritious snacks prime fridge real estate.

 

 

 

1. Greek Yogurt

Greek yogurt varieties tend to have twice the protein of regular yogurt and less belly-irritating lactose. And it’s so versatile. Try using creamy plain Greek yogurt as a healthy swap for sour cream on baked potatoes, chili, tacos, and other dishes. Make sure to look for unsweetened, plain varieties (you can top ’em with a handful of your favorite berries or other fruit)—the fruit-flavored versions can be loaded with excess sugar.

2. Hard-Boiled Eggs

For the mere 80 calories in a single egg, you get a healthy dose of satiating protein, antioxidants that keep your eyes healthy, and more power nutrients. Carb-light, protein-rich foods like eggs usually doesn’t cause digestion issues. Keep a bowl handy for a ridiculously easy, healthy snack.

3. Peanut Butter

Rich in monounsaturated fats and folate, peanut butter makes a delicious condiment for bananas, celery, or a fiber-rich cracker. Note: The natural kind—which often contains just peanuts and some salt—will spoil more easily if not refrigerated. Bored of plain ol’ PB? Try almond butter or tahini (a spread made of sesame seeds). Packed with energizing protein, fiber, and anti-inflammatory fats, nuts and seeds (and spreads made from them) are a tasty way to slim and soothe your belly.

4. Ready-to-Eat Green Salad

All veggies are good for you. They are high in vitamins, phytonutrients, antioxidants, and fiber and are generally low in calories and low in fat. But when it comes to shedding belly fat, especially look for those rich in anti- inflammatory magnesium and other important minerals, such as leafy green veggies (kale, Swiss chard, spinach), bell peppers, and eggplant. Prep and store a salad made with spinach or romaine lettuce, topped with whatever chopped veggies you have (tomatoes, cukes, peppers). It’s easy to pair this with lunch or dinner, or make it into a standalone meal by adding a small portion of protein (grilled chicken, cooked shrimp, lean steak, beans, or nuts). 

I offer Online Fitness Coaching, real results for real people. No crazy diets or extreme workouts. My packages include meal plans, gym workouts, at home workout, workouts with kids, recipes, newsletters, 24/7 contact with me all at the fraction of the cost of a personal trainer. For more information please contact me at GetFitWithMaura@yahoo.com

The Biggest Mistakes Made When It Comes To Fitness

People are always asking me questions about fitness.

 

• “Is it better to exercise in the morning or evening?”

(Exercise when you feel like it, which will reduce the chances you won’t do it at all.)

 

• “Which builds muscle more effectively: machines or free weights?”

(Which cleans your car more effectively: a machine wash or a hand wash?)

 

• “Why don’t I have abs yet?”

(Because you have a day job, enjoy Doritos, and aren’t a genetic freak.)

 

 

If you could make time to exercise 20 minutes a day, three days a week—while cutting your two-sodas-a-day habit—you’d be lean again in no time. Workouts are ineffective, because you are battering the same small muscles over and over.

I can give you a workout that will hit all your large muscle groups. When those muscles grow bigger, they’ll burn more calories—and you’ll begin to lose weight.

If you’ve looked into the mirror recently and didn’t recognize the person staring back, I’ve got good news. I am happy to be your personal trainer. I’ve been asked to give advice to everyone in this situation: Working out, but not seeing results. 

Mistake #1: You Don’t Lift Weights
You’ve no doubt been told that aerobic exercise is the key to losing your gut, but weight training is actually more valuable. Three reasons:

1. Lifting protects your muscle. When people diet without lifting weights, research shows that 75 percent of their weight loss is from fat and 25 percent is muscle. That 25 percent may reduce your scale weight, but it doesn’t do a lot for your reflection in the mirror. However, if you weight train as you diet, your weight loss is more likely to be 100 percent fat. Think of it in terms of liposuction: The whole point is to simply remove unattractive flab, right? That’s exactly what you should demand from your workout.

2. Lifting boosts your metabolism. Your muscles need energy to repair and upgrade your muscle fibers after each resistance-training workout. For instance, a University of Wisconsin study found that when people performed a total-body workout comprised of just three big-muscle exercises, their metabolisms were elevated for 39 hours afterward. What’s more, they also burned a greater percentage of their calories from fat during this time, compared with those who weren’t hitting the weights.

3. Lifting torches calories. It’s considered common knowledge that jogging burns more calories than weight training. Turns out, when scientists at the University of Southern Maine used an advanced method to estimate energy expenditure during exercise, they found that weight training burns as many as 71 percent more calories than originally thought. The researchers calculated that performing just one circuit of eight exercises—which takes about 8 minutes—can expend 159 to 231 calories. That’s about the same as running at a 6-minute mile pace for the same duration.

 

Mistake #2: You Don’t Use the Right Dumbbells
Ladies, we’re especially talking to you on this one. Your goal is to challenge your muscles, not just go through the motions. For instance, if you can lift a weight 15 times, it’s not going to do your muscles much good to lift it for only 8 repetitions. A good way to gauge if a weight is appropriate: Note the point at which you start to struggle. Let’s say you’re doing 10 repetitions. If all 10 seem easy, then the weight you’re using is too light. However, if you start to struggle on your tenth repetition, you’ve chosen the correct poundage.

Mistake #3: You Don’t Work Your Lower Body
To cut inches from your waist, make sure you’re working the muscles below your belt. In a Syracuse University study, people burned more calories the day after they did lower-body resistance training than the day after they worked their upper body. “Leg muscles—like your quads and glutes—generally have more muscle mass than those of your chest and arms,” says study author Kyle Hackney, Ph.D. (c), C.S.C.S. “Work more muscle during your exercise session, and your body has to expend more energy to repair and upgrade them later.” So the best approach, of course, is to hit every muscle each workout.

Mistake #4: You Don’t Watch What You Eat
You can’t out-exercise a bad diet. After all, you can eat 1,000-calorie fast food burger in just 5 minutes, but it’ll take you more than an hour to burn that many calories with physical activity. So make sure you’re not using exercise as an excuse to eat whatever you want. You may even find that regular workouts help you better follow a smart eating plan. Case in point: University of Pittsburgh researchers studied 169 overweight adults for 2 years and found that the participants who didn’t follow a 3-hour-a-week training plan ate more than their allotted 1,500 calories a day. The reverse was also true—sneaking snacks sabotaged their workouts. The study authors say it’s likely that both actions are a reminder to stay on track, reinforcing your weight-loss goal and drive.

Mistake #5: You Skip Workouts
We’re all busy, but that’s usually just a lame excuse. After all, plenty of people find time to exercise. And when was the last time you heard someone say they regretted their workout? Probably never, and here’s why: U.K. researchers found that workers were 15 percent more productive on the days they made time to exercise compared to days they skipped their workout. They were also 15 percent more tolerant of their coworkers. Now, consider for a moment what these numbers mean to you: On days you exercise, you can—theoretically at least—accomplish in an eight-hour day what normally would take you nine hours and 12 minutes. Or you’d still work nine hours, but get more done, leaving you feeling less stressed and happier with your job, another perk that the workers reported on the days they exercised.

 

 

 

 

 

I offer Online Fitness Coaching, real results for real people. No crazy diets or extreme workouts. My packages include meal plans, gym workouts, at home workout, workouts with kids, recipes, newsletters, 24/7 contact with me all at the fraction of the cost of a personal trainer. For more information please contact me at GetFitWithMaura@yahoo.com