Shopping for value is something I have learned over time, not something that I was born understanding or within an easy grasp. I was very content purchasing whatever was on sale, had a coupon, or was just cheap! My father had told me many times as I was growing up, that if you invest in quality and take care of it, you will save a bundle in the long run! (What did Dad know?)
Turns out, my dad was and is a very inteligent individual! And investing in quality, doesn't just mean the finer things in life, it also refers to HEALTH and the health of those around us. When first approached about these nutritional supplements my first thought was, "I can't afford those, what's the difference?" After 3 years of using the full range of products I am healthier, happier and my family is healthier too!
I began by using the Get Clean line of products! These cleaning products were a perfect Fit for us. I didn't want any poisons where my little darling could get into them. I didn't care what they were going to cost, at that time, only that she was safe. Funny thing - I SAVED A TON OF MONEY because the products are super concentrated, WORK the FIRST time, better than the toxins I was buying at the grocery store, are so versitile, and are delivered to my doorstep. I couldn't believe it! Since I was staying home with the baby, now pre-schooler, any places we could cut corners was awesome!
Oh, the expensive stuff! (Keep reading) I ordered the protein powder, I was horrified that it was so expensive - or so I thought. Before conception I had plateaued at 160 pounds and could not lose any more weight, not even swimming 3-5 times a week and walking in 3 day 60 miles. Just could not lose the weight. While pregnant I got back up to 201 pounds and had a breakdown over that number - didn't want to be there again, didn't want to stay there. When our little girl was born, I ordered that "expensive" protein to use as a supplemental nutrition product when I didn't feel like cooking or fixing anything for myself. WHAT A SURPRISE! I no longer had cravings all morning long. Didn't have any desire for sweets or salty snacks all day long. I stopped buying chips and snacks because I didn't need them any more, the want just wasn't there. I quickly lost the baby weight and dropped down below 150 - but wait - I HAD SO MUCH ENERGY!
Even with short nights and a new born, I found that I had the energy needed to jump out of bed, ready to tackle the day. FORGET COFFEE and Red Bull, this stuff was (and still is) AWESOME! With all this new found energy I began cooking again, healthy, fun, colorful meals. We added these vitamin supplements that I didn't think I could afford - but the trips to the doctor STOPPED. NO MORE COPAYS because I wasn't needing to go to the doctor all the time. Changed my husbands brand of vitamins and he is healthier too. Baby girl, at 3 years of age has had 3 unplanned trips to the doctor in her lifetime. I couldn't believe the money I was saving by not going to the doctor all the time and NO MORE PERSCRIPTIONS with $10, $20, or even $50 copays! (Talk about savings!)
My Father was right, when you invest in quality and take care of things (yourself) in the long run, you do save A LOT of money! Thank you, Daddy, for such an important lesson!
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