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“In 6 Months, I was a New Person”

A Case Study:  Susan Mitchell

A little over a year ago, Susan Mitchell was unable to focus and was having trouble with her memory.  She had no energy and all she did was sleep.  She was stressed and exhausted ... so in order to get going in the morning, she drank coffee ... lots of coffee.  She was too tired to make a healthy meal for lunch so she ate fast food.  For her afternoon break at work, she ate chocolate candy giving her more caffeine and sugar to run on.  The energy was short lived.  When she got home from work, she took a two to three hour nap every day, getting up just long enough to make dinner for her husband. 

Here is Susan’s story in your own words ... 

“Immediately after dinner, I went to bed and the next day was just like the last.  I had deteriorated to the point that I was unable to write my own name.  I quit my job.  I was afraid to tell anyone what was happening to me.  My father passed away from Alzheimer's Disease, so while I wasn't sure what was wrong with me, I assumed that I had it as well ... only at a much earlier age.  I figured I'd have to start taking the prescription drug Aricept, which is often prescribed for those with Alzheimer's.

Thankfully, my sister, Karen Reed, started a Shaklee Business and recommended I try some of the basic nutrition products.  I started on Shaklee Basics and Stress Relief Complex.  After a few short months, I began to feel better.  I added Mood Lift Complex and I felt even better! 

In less than 6 months after starting on Shaklee ... I was a new person.  I feel better than I have in years.  I was able to concentrate again and my memory and ability to focus improved greatly.  I had no idea that good, basic nutrition was so important.

Apparently I was completely malnourished.  The food I was eating was not giving me what I needed.  Shaklee products gave my body exactly what it needed.

I decided that as soon as Cinch was available, I would get started on it.  A few pounds each year for a few decades turns into 25 pounds and that's a significant weight problem when you're not very tall.  I love all of the Cinch products. 

I am happy to report that I am at my goal weight and have lost 25 pounds and 27 inches! 

I feel and look better than I have for years! 

I feel attractive again and my confidence is at an all time high! 

I'm smiling a lot!  I'm wearing my skinny jeans again and even they're getting baggy! 

I love Cinch and Shaklee!

I am extremely grateful to my sister and to Shaklee for being the wonderful company that it is.  It sounds a bit extreme, but I'm going to say it anyway because it's true ... Shaklee saved my life!”

The New Susan Mitchell

My Wife Says I Need Suspenders!

"My weight was at 158 pounds when I began the Cinch Plan on September 10th, but my waist was a tight 34 inches and heading towards 36 inches. I couldn't even suck my stomach in.

My weight now stays between 155 and 158 pounds - however, my 34 inch pants are sliding  down to my hips and are now baggy. My wife, Zoe, says I need suspenders!

I tried my 33 inch pants which I haven't worn in years and they actually fit ... a little tight ... but in a few more weeks, they'll be just right.

My "love handles" are about 70% gone and now when I suck my stomach in, I can actually see some ripples again.

I'm allergic to peanut butter, but I can eat the lemon cranberry and chocolate decadence bars without any problems."

Bob Dufour
Clearwater, Florida

Joani Noelle ... 10 lbs in 7 Days!

Joani Noelle's goal is to lose 80 lbs on Cinch Plan ...

Day 2 ...

Today is my second day on my diet.  I had a hamburger for dinner last night.  I don’t feel deprived at all.  I got on the scale this morning and it showed 6 pounds off! I am very excited. 

I only have 4 months until my 40th and 7 months until my vacation.

Day 7 ...

10 pounds off as of this morning and I cheated a few times.  I leave for up north tonight and I am going to be real good! 

Joani Noelle
Michigan

We'll keep you posted!

Fat & Inches Melt Away!

"In 12 weeks I lost 30#, 29 1/2 in, 3 1/2 dress sizes & lowered my body fat by 6.4%."

Jean Lantz

Has Anybody Seen Suzanne Flemming?

"I was tired of being over weight.  I really noticed the inch and weight loss right away.  I was very surprised!

This is a very easy plan to follow -- it tastes great and is very satisfying.  I have lots of energy!

My friends and family want to know what I'm doing ...

In 12 weeks I lost 22#, 15 inches, 3 dress sizes & lowered my body fat by 4%.

My blood sugar was 174 and is now normal. 

I will soon be off my blood sugar medication & I am off the high blood pressure medication!"

I'm a shrinking Cincher ...

Suzanne Flemming

Cinch Cost Comparison

Shaklee Cinch Plan -- Cost comparisons

Total Price of Weekly Food Menu

Jenny Craig - $137.65

NutriSystem -$113.52

Atkins - $100.52

Weight Watchers - $96.64

Zone - $92.84

CINCH Starter Pack - $94.98/wk* (this kit has software, pedometer, shaker)

CINCH Refill Pack - $78.64/wk* (daily cost of the Cinch Plan is $10.02)

Ornish - $78.74
South Beach - $78.61
Slim Fast - $77.73
Sugar Busters! - $69.62
Subway - $68.60
Median - $85.79

* based on MN (member) pricing

Sources: Forbes, Fresh Direct, Amazon, Bureau of Labor Statistics *
(Above figures taken from posts at CinchClub.com)

This info from Nancy Pugh, Rn, MSW

Great Idea -- Cinch Dinner Parties!

Heather Walter from Whitby, Ontario shared with us the wonderful success in sales that she is having by holding 'Cinch' dinner parties.

She invites people for a 'cinch' dinner" and tells them up front that the party is to launch a new product line. "Please don't eat dinner before coming and I will tell you all about this product while we sample the entire line."

She sets the table just as for a formal dinner party. Flower centre piece, dinner ware, cutlery, stemware, napkins... the whole nine yards.

As she serves the two shakes, she goes through the power point presentation and explains the program and the science behind the products. She then serves small portions of the three snack bars with a cup of Energy Tea for dessert.

Everyone when asked said they were feeling full and really enjoyed the flavours and products.

The first party she held had only four dinner guests and she had sales totaling 1,600 PV!

What a great way to comfortably introduce this new line.

Hope this gives you some ideas too. I am starting this process immediately.

Good luck and happy dinner partying.

Bill McBurney -- Ottawa, Canada

Linda Loses 13 lbs. & 5" in 14 Days!

I must admit that I personally felt a tad skeptical.  Of course I adore and appreciate Shaklee's scientific integrity -- its care in producing fine products and its dynamics in the industry as the #1 wellness company in the world -- but for me personally I thought - oh no, another diet!

I had this doubt mainly because I had not personally had much success in recent years with weight loss. I have all kinds of reasons and excuses, but basically as I was getting older, the situation was getting worse and I felt frustrated and quite frankly I felt embarrassed.

In taking on representing this new product line I was grateful to have the enthusiasm of my daughter who hopped online to see what it was all about. She got very excited and she agreed to be my buddy!

They say weight loss is much more fun when you do it with a friend.  I couldn't agree more.  I also decided that rather than be the expert and wait until I had all the information memorized or wait for a perfect time in my life to lose weight ( in other words the classic procrastination technique).

And so after Labor Day Kate and I began the program ...

First of all, I can't tell you how important I think it is to get the Cinch Kit -- by design it's a 2-week immersion into the program--all the products, helpful information, tape measure, your pedometer. 

Anyone can do something new for 2 weeks.  These last 2 weeks totally convinced me!

Secondly, I simply adore the products! The shakes taste absolutely terrific. The shake recipes are versatile, fun and positively delicious. I have 3 favorites, maybe even 4.  The 3-in-1 Boost is brilliant; I felt energetic, and no food cravings! The tea was also something I could drink warm or cold-- and magical in the way it made me feel.

By day 3, I thought to myself ...I feel fantastic!

I really like this program. By day 6, I knew I was losing weight - I could just tell.  By day 14--today--I am very happy to report I have lost 13 lbs and 5 inches-- 2 1/2 inches from my hips!

Kate also loved it. Taking the shake to school really simplifies her lunch day (those kids get all of 20 minutes to eat) and she never felt hungry. She lost 5 lbs and 2 inches; (her results, as I understand, are more typical) WOW!

Lastly, I have to compliment Shaklee on the light-hearted language and directions they created for this program. On the shake mix and packets it says: mix with 8 oz skim milk or soy milk and shake it like you mean it ...if that doesn't bring a smile to your face, what will? 

On the website it says, "This isn't about getting beautiful, you already are."  Bits of charm, humor and lightheartedness are sprinkled throughout the website, the support materials and packaging. 

Thank you, Shaklee for creating something loving and human!

I knew I had to conquer me first.  I am making a 12- week commitment to this program. These last 2 weeks, in spite of my son's birthday, eating out, a very crazy transitional back-to-school few weeks, I made the thing work.  I believe it's possible to stick with it and continue to see success.

Click on this link ...  Cinchplan website ... and check it out!!  Lose an Inch or Two - Cinch it!

Linda Riggin

Pat Aromi is Back in Her Old Jeans!

As you read  this testimony, know that it works!

I started on the CINCH PLAN on August 30th. By Sunday, Sept.24th almost 4 weeks later, I had lost, 9 pounds! I haven't recorded the inches lost; I'm to busy! However, 2 out of the three outfits that did not fit on Aug. 24th, I can now get into! Believe it or not, it was a CINCH to do!

Have you seen that commercial on TV, where the Mom gives her daughter her old pair of jeans?

The daughter parades around in them making her Mom drool over the fact that she can't get in them. After the Mom eats the product that's being advertised, you see the Mom back in her jeans.

The next time you see that commercial, think of me!

Pat Aromi

WOW! Todd Hansen Has Lost 66 lbs. and 38"!

Read his story ...

I was one of the lucky few that got to start the new CINCH program in January. 

At the time I was at a bursting 330 lbs.  It was the New Year and I was going to try to loose some weight any way.  I was excited to try something new and I was really happy with how easy the program was. 

In my first week I lost 10lbs. (This was very typical for me) ... as the weeks rolled on the pounds just kept falling. Even when I had hit plateaus with my weight, inches were still moving. 

To put it simply -- my success has been phenomenal! 

At the same time I started CINCH, my gym started a "PEEL OFF THE POUNDS' promotion and my trainer signed me up. 

Well, I just returned from a 6 night stay in Hawaii that I won from the gym, thanks to CINCH.

I am now down 66 lbs and over 38 inches!

My goal is to get to 200 lbs! 

And next year -- I am planning to run the Idaho Spud-Man Triathlon. I know it’s a big goal but all I have to do is finish. I’ll worry about placing another time.

I've even started my own blog at www.lessofme.com to write down my thoughts. 

Enjoy the PITA PIZZA that was a fun collaboration between me and the Shaklee team. 

Keep on CINCHin'.

FYI: New clothes are wonderful

Todd Hanson
3rd generation Shaklee Kid

Mike Wagner Down 13 in 30 Days!

Hi Rod,

I thought I would give you a progress report on my Cinch results after one month.

I am very excited about these results as I have been running since April and had gone from 250 pounds down to 225 and have been stuck there since July. I have not been able to lose inches or pounds since that time.

I started Cinch a month ago and have lost 13 pounds, but even more amazing to me is that 4-1/2 inches have come off of my waist and 1-3/4 inches off my hips I am very, very excited about these results!   

During that time I was even on steriods for 8 days, for a bout with poison oak.  The doctor said I would gain at least 5 pounds.  Cinch is really great and we are getting a weekly support group going in Capac for those on Cinch to get together and share results starting in October.

Truely Grateful.
Mike Wagner

George Hyland Down 16 Lbs!

I just finished 1 month on the Cinch plan and I am more than pleased. I have lost a total of 16 lbs and 5 inches off of my waist.

More importantly, my energy level has gone thru the roof. I began walking on the treadmill when I started Cinch, and could barely make it 10 minutes. I am now up to 30 minutes at a pretty good speed.

The main difference I have noticed on the Cinch plan is I am not hunting and thinking about food all the time, like the other 150 other programs I have been on.

I plan on going in for blood work around the 15th of october. I stopped taking Vytorin (a statin) the same time

I started Cinch so I could get an accurate cholesterol reading.  Also my blood sugar was slightly elevated at 120 avg. over a 3 month period when I had it checked in July. I will give a report ( like Fox Network, fair and balanced) when I get the results.

What a Great Program for all.

George L. Hyland

Posted by Bennie Schmidt

Jeanne Hunt Loves Cinch!

Hi, I am thrilled with this plan.  I have been on it for almost 4 wks. and to date, with no exercise, I have lost over 3 lbs. -- 2 in. off my waist and my clothes fit so much better! 

I cannot believe I am not craving carbs like I once did!  The drink is so satisfying and even though I look forward to sitting down to the meal with my husband, I cannot eat as much as I once did! 

Once I get a diagnoses on some hip pain I am having, and I can start exercising, then let's see what happens!  Even though the hips and waist are the only two sites I measured, I know I am losing all over! Rings are looser, bras are getting too big, etc.

Jeanne Hunt
Lafayette, La.

Nancy Douglas 12 lbs. & 10 inches Happier!

When I was in the 9th grade, (see photo) I was told I was fat by a few kids and it affected me all my life.  Just recently going through all my mom's photos I found this picture ... no fat!

I have dieted all my life and even damaged my health with one diet that called for only 250 calories a day and I was on it with doctor's help.

I lost 60 lbs. and gained it back quickly because I had shut down my metabolism.

And now the good news ...

I began the Cinch Plan in the middle of June.  I’ve lost 12# and 10".  I had some family issues and didn’t really count calories or watch too closely. 

My advise is to know what who you are and never be bullied into being someone you are not. 

I can't believe after all this time -- because of Cinch -- I am going to reach my healthy weight goals.

I know now I can do it.

Thanks for allowing me to share.    

Nancy Douglas

Janet Witte, RN, Down For The Count!

Hello,

I thought I'd send out a report on my Cinch experience so far.

I began the program officially on Aug 28th, weighed 164# with troublesome "belly fat" I was hiding (attempting to hide) under elastic waist pants; etc.  Even with that, I would experience bouts of "bloat" that would make me look and feel 6 months pregnant.

The first week on the program, I was faithful with portion sizes, etc (with the guidance of the great software program in the starter kit).  I had no idea that my portions were so out of whack, and discovered too that even though I had been supplementing with Energizing Soy, my daily protein intake was below the amount recommended for my body.

I would encourage anyone who is starting the program and who is tempted not to use their software program, to use it for the first couple of weeks at least.  I think it has been very important to the overall success I am experiencing. 

Week #1 I felt tired some days; but hardly ever felt hungry.  I CRAVED the shakes, and looked forward to my afternoon bar and tea.   I lost 4# the first week.

Week #2 I started to notice I felt more energetic, however on 2 occasions ( a picnic, and a trip to Olive Garden, which I don't recommend unless you're going to stick to just soup and salad) I ATE A LOT!  Both days after my "pig fest" I felt worse physically and mentally.    That week I lost 1#

Week #3 I am down a total of 6 1/2 # and several inches (jeans are fitting, I can actually breathe in them)  Belly fat is WAY down. 

Boating ... well I haven't noticed that for at least a week.  This week I realized just how much the 3 in 1 boost is helping me: 1 tablet 3 times a day, and I have no cravings. 

The BIGGEST thing I have noticed is that I FEEL STRONGER.  Tonite as I was finishing up my 10,000 steps I noticed that I wasn't pooped , or trying to wimp out. 

I feel WONDERFUL, like a whole new me is emerging!

I have had an extra 15 # (at least)hanging on for too many years now, my blood pressure had started to creep up a bit, but now I have the firm belief (and the evidence to prove it :-) that those days are gone.

Thank you, thank you, Shaklee

Janet Witte, RN
Certified Wellness Educator

Brenda Losing Just Under a Pound Every Day!

Hi Everyone,

You all know how thrilled I am with the Cinch Program from a medical standpoint, because it attacks the visceral (organ) fat that is such a dangerous risk factor for disease.

WELL,  I am also thrilled at the physical results I have gotten!

As I write this I am sitting here in jeans that I could not zip a month ago. AND I weigh less than I have in about 10 years!

Results: Been Cinching 21 days

Have given away  15lbs. and 7 inches!

Even if you have tried everything else -- especially if you have tried everything else -- please call me with any questions!

Getting Cinched is a cinch!   

Worth every penny.

Brenda K. McCumons, R.N. -- Michigan

The New Rod Larkin!

I was fortunate to be chosen a few months back to be a trial participant for this new weight and inch loss plan, as was Danette. 

So far, Danette has lost 30 # and 21 total inches and I have lost 40 # and 29 total inches-- over 2" off my neck, 9" off my chest, and 7" off my waist, plus more inches off other areas as well.

This is by far the easiest plan for losing weight and inches that we have ever used--- ever! 

Shaklee put their science behind this and figured out a plan that literally targets the areas of your body where you need to lose weight and helps to sculpt your body.  It's amazing!

Rod & Danette Larkin

Yo Yo No Mo!

Hi Everybody,

I would like to shout to the world that this new Cinch program is the very best program ever.

I have been a yo-yo dieter forever.

In the 1st. week, yes 1st. week, yes, I said first week I have lost 10lbs. and  3 inches in my waist and 3 inches in my hips.

I can't believe how easy this program is compared to all the other's I have tried.

Tell everyone you know.

Thanks
Lindy Ricketts

Jamie Boxey Loses 6!

Just did my weight and measurements for being on the Cinch plan for 3 weeks. 

My total weight loss has been 6#, my waist is 2" smaller, and my hips are 1.5" smaller! 

In the last week I have had several people tell me that I look like I am losing weight.  One was a lady that I hadn't seen for about 5 years so I don't know how she could tell.  What I really notice most is the muscle I am building.  My biceps are noticible, my underarm turkey waddle is almost gone, and I can actually see muscles in my abs. 

This plan really works!

Jamie Boxey

Hot Flashes Gone!

I've been on the Cinch plan for 12 days--not a structured plan either.  My weight loss has been minimal--around 3 1/2 pounds.  The inch loss has been much better -- over 5" total everywhere I measured. 

But, the thing I just became aware of is the lack of hot flashes since starting the plan. Please remember, I've been on Shaklee products for over 22 years including a large amount of soy protein and Menopause Balancing Complex.  Still, I was wakened every night once or twice with a hot flash and had several during the day. 

Today, I realized I haven't had my sleep disturbed by a hot flash in several days--this is wonderful! 

I love CINCH!

Vicki Neiman