How IsaBody™ helped Danny reach his life goals
Despite experiencing a number of personal challenges last year, Danny Malcolm, one of our IsaBody Challenge® finalists decided to tackle them head on through committing 100% to our nutrition plan and putting a focus back on his health. He’s been using Isagenix products for over 4 years and as a Golf Professional, they have supported his healthy lifestyle on and off the course. Together with a healthy diet, hard work and using an array of Energy & Performance Isagenix products, Danny lost 13 lbs ( 5.9kgs)* in one IsaBody Challenge. “Before starting the Challenge, I was going through a very tough time personally and I just made the decision to go all in knowing that 16 weeks would be perfect [...]
What’s the best way to rehydrate post workout?
It’s well known that we need to rehydrate after exercise to replace the water that is lost when you sweat. But did you know that when you sweat you lose more than just water? Electrolytes such as sodium and potassium are also lost in your sweat. These minerals need to be replaced when you rehydrate during and after exercise to restore the balance of water and electrolytes in your body (1). Why electrolytes are important So, what are electrolytes? Electrolytes are electrically charged minerals that travel through the blood and other extracellular fluids (2). Sodium is the most highly concentrated electrolyte lost in sweat, and is needed by the body to help balance the level of fluids (1, 3). As [...]
The Power of Protein: Soy vs Whey
Protein is essential for the growth and repair of muscles, and is an essential part of every cell in the body. There are 20 different amino acids that make up proteins, and it is the sequence of these amino acids that characterises the role of the protein. Of the 20 amino acids, eight are considered ‘essential’ as they are not able to be made by the body, so we need to get these from the diet. Animal protein sources provide all eight essential amino acids. With so many different types of protein available, it can be difficult to understand which is most beneficial. What is whey protein? Whey is one of two major types of protein found in milk, the [...]
IsaBody Challenge – Hear From Those In The Know!
What better way to get your IsaBody Challenge questions answered, than by asking someone who has completed it themselves? They have been where you are – ready to get started – and gone onto not only achieve amazing results, but to help others do the same! Meet Tami Shervey. You might recognise her from onstage at the UK's Grand Opening event, where she inspired the crowd to set themselves the challenge and get moving towards their goals. As IsaBody Grand Prize Winner 2013 and an Isagenix Millionaire, she's the perfect person to tell you what to expect and share her tips of how she achieved success. Tell us about your life before the IsaBody Challenge. "My life didn’t look like [...]
Product Spotlight: 5 Reasons To Love AMPED Hydrate!
Meet AMPED Hydrate: your workout saviour and a staple in many of the Isagenix Energy & Performance and Weight Management solutions. It’s no surprise that Hydrate is a must-have product for supporting a range of exercise needs, and is many people’s go-to sports drink. Read on to discover the top 5 reasons why it's one of our favourites. We know you’re going to love it! Power in your performance Whatever your weight goals, fitness and exercise are sure to play an essential role in achieving them, which is why it is important to take the right products to support you through your workout. During exercise, your body loses electrolytes through sweat and burns through carbohydrate stores (called glycogen) in muscle. Hydrate [...]