When I see athletes compete at the top levels, I always wonder how they do it?  How do they have energy, stamina, and strength to stay fit, healthy and strong to accomplish all that they do?  Well, for our U.S. Ski and Snowboard team in the 2010 Olympic Games, the answer was Shaklee!  These teams are powered by Shaklee products and the results showed that these products work to provide everything a body needs, even top performing ones!

If you are seriously depleted, this is what I started on for 3 months to rebuild my body. Remember, what you are getting with these supplements will feed your body like real food does. These vitamins are not like what you buy in the store. Read here to see why. Read on below if you would prefer to start smaller. My recommendations, based on mine and others’ experience, is that you do the full regimen for a time in order to allow your body to regain a sense of homeostasis, or balance. We spend years destroying our bodies, yet want it to all be fixed with one pill. It oftentimes takes more than that to replenish years of stress, trauma, poor eating, and bad habits.

Foundational Nutrition: Pack

• Vita-Lea– A whole food multi that gives you 100% RDA of all the necessary vitamins and minerals.
• Vitamin B + C Complex– C boosts your immune system, which is down because of your body working so hard to form the baby.  Plus Vitamin C does tons of other things involving connective tissue and basic body building functions, preventing stretch marks, and aids in post-labor recovery time.  Shaklee’s C is Sustained Release, meaning it releases over a period of time.  Taking one C is like eating 1 1/2 oranges every hour for 6 hours. This Complex is also coated in the critical B vitamin, folic acid, which is necessary for the baby’s development.  Many B-Complexes contain this important B vitamin but your body can’t access it in time and it leaves your system unused.  B also helped when I was in labor with cramping!  It is called the “happy vitamin”–helps regulate hormones, blood sugar, reduce cravings, etc.
• Carato-E-Omega Complex–helps with skin elasticity, provides critical antioxidants, and aids in proper circulation.  It also delivers 7 Omega 3′s to help reduce the risk of heart disease and promote brain and joint health. CaratoMax part of the Complex is basically caratanoids found in fruits and vegetables which provide tons of antioxidants protection.
• Optiflora–A probiotic that can help maintain a healthy balance of intestinal microflora. This helps prevent yeast infections and promote digestive health. We need good bacteria to fight off the bad!

2. Soy Protein–This is a key for everyone.  Most of us are not getting all 23 amino acids every day. Amino Acids are the building blocks of protein, which is essential for many functions of the body. 8 of these 23 are called Essential, which means you need them, yet your body can not produce them on its own. You have to get them from an outside source.  And the catch is, if you don’t get these 8, your body won’t make the other 15!   Our processed food diets are certainly not getting the majority of us a good dose of all 23 amino acids.

Make yourself a shake first thing in the morning, at lunch or for an evening snack. Shaklee has two types of shakes to choose from, Energyzing soy Protein or Cinch Inch Loss Shakes. All Shaklee shakes contain all 23 amino acids.

Is soy protein safe?

For Greater Nutritional Needs:

1. Vivix–World’s best anti-aging supplement. This is anti-aging at the cellular level.  Shaklee spent years in the research and development of this product and proved that it reverses cellular damage in four different areas. To read more click here. For those with severe issues, typically this is due to damage at the cellular level. This product is reversing problems because it is getting to the root–at the cellular level!

Foundational Nutrition: Individual Products

The below list is a break down of some of the most vital nutrients (that are included in the Vitalizer, but that can be bought separately).

1. Protein--See above

2. Vita-Lea w/  or w/o Iron–This multi is an activator of new cells (it is included in the Vitalizer 30 day supply pack, but you can buy it individually as well). It is whole, concentrated food grown organically. It is proven to increase bone density. Has no added preservatives, artificial colors, flavors or sweeteners. 100% of RDA of biotin.  Makes protein more efficient with 29 vitamins and minerals to activate body cells to rebuild and be strong and healthy.

3. Sustained Release Vitamin C--Sustained to release over 6 hours. Like eating 1 1/2 oranges every hour for 6 hours. You would have to eat 7 1/2 oranges to get the vitamin C equivalent to that found in 1 Sustained Release Vitamin C.  Oranges cost approximately 39 cents each. (39 cents x 7.5 = $2.93). One Vitamin C costs 19 cents!  Helps to build connective tissue, collagen, is a natural antihistamine, an anti-stress and antioxidant vitamin, builds red blood cells, prevents colds, infections, and varicose spider veins.

Very Helpful Extras:

1. B-Complex–Helps regulates the nerves and reduces the effects of stress. Metabolizes fat and protein. Aids in healthy hair, skin, eyes, mouth and liver. B vitamins are termed “the Happy Vitamin” as they help ward off depression. B is depleted through stress and sugar so it is important to supplement with B. While many manufactured B vitamins are not balanced in their naturally occurring form Shaklee B-Complex is perfectly balanced.

2. OsteoMatrix–This is a combination of Calcium and Magnesium.  Crucial for proper formation of bones and teeth. Our protein promotes this as well, but this is a  more specific and concentrated amount. Cal/Mag also helps headaches, relax muscles, helps with cramps, muscle spasms, backaches, and menstrual pain. It is essential for clotting of blood. I used this (or the chewable Calcium) a lot during pregnancy for heartburn. It would take it aways within 15 minutes!

3. Herb-Lax–Cleanses lymph glands, the blood stream and digestive tract (cleansing the walls of the intestines where many illnesses begin).  Stimulates bile flow in the liver without killing bacteria.  Promotes regularity without a fatigue reaction, preventing hemorrhoids.  A great product to detox daily with!  Cleansing the colon allows for optimal nutrient absorption. If the colon is blocked or full of toxins, it  is likely the nutrients you take will not be absorbed. Doing a small detox before beginning a basic nutritional program is recommended.  See our full detox plan here.

Eli Bremer ranks second in the U.S. and is in the top 10 worldwide in the sport of Modern Pentathlon, a unique day-long competition that tests the versatility of an athlete by challenging his or her strengths in five events, namely running, swimming, equestrian, shooting and fencing.  Eli is the only American to have qualified for the 2008 Beijing Games with a recent Gold medal at the 2007 Pan American Games securing his place on the U.S. team.

Surprisingly, Eli wasn’t always athletic. “As a child I struggled with being very overweight until I was about 14 and was the brunt of a lot of jokes about my weight and lack of athletic ability growing up,” he explains. In high school he was encouraged by his “coach/friend/mentor Alan Arata” to start running, and as soon as he heard about Pentathlon, his interest to combine all sports grew with the determination to be the best he could be in each sport. Training helped him develop a strong work ethic and completely overcome his childhood traumas.  “I guess what I am most proud of is overcoming my own shortcomings and being recognized as one of the top athletes in my sport.”

“I was first introduced to Shaklee in high school.  My mom, who has a Ph.D. in human nutrition, searched the sports nutrition market for the highest quality nutrition product and recommended Shaklee to me.  Ever since, I have been using their products and have never been let down by their quality.  Shaklee is a leader in nutrition research and they are known industry-wide for the quality of their product line.”

2006 was a very good year for Eli.  In addition to ranking in the top 10 worldwide in Modern Pentathlon, he made the final in four World Cups and won the U.S. Open and the Pan American Championships. In 2007, he made the final in two World Cups and finished 16th in the Budapest World Cup, traditionally one of the most difficult competitions of the year.  Eli finished third at U.S. Nationals and was one of two athletes selected to compete in the Pan American Games.

As Eli is reaching the point in his athletic career where the difference between a gold medal and 20th place is mere seconds, optimal body conditioning is imperative. It is more important than ever to know what he’s putting into his body to ensure that it is in peak condition.

“Today, I am proud to say that I’m “Powered by Shaklee”! In the sport of Modern Pentathlon, it is important to ensure that my body is in peak condition. With up to five workouts a day, it is products like Shaklee’s Physique® and Performance® that keep me going. They allow me to recover in the short time between workouts and be at my best when the next workout or competition rolls around.”

Achievements

• 2008 Beijing Games Qualifier
• Gold Medal 2007 Pan American Games
• Only American in pentathlon to qualify for 2008 Games
• Ranked top 10 in the World in pentathlon in 2006
• Considered by many to be fastest run/swim athlete in the World
• Four-time finalist on 2006 World Cup Circuit
• World Cup Final Qualifier 2006
• World Team Member 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006
• US National Champion 2002, 2006
• USAP Athlete of the Year 2002
• Junior World Team Member 1995, 1998, 1999
• Junior National Champion 1998
• Pan American Champion 2005, 2006
• NORCECA Champion 2003
• National Bronze Medalist 2001, 2003
• Runner up for US Olympic Committee Athlete of the Month, July 2006
• Athlete rep to USAP Board, 2005