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Immortal Sleep Review

December 17, 2013 By Shannon Barnes Leave a Comment

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

Once again I have had the privilege of working with Immortal Herbs and received a great promotion via Tomoson to try Immortal Sleep.

I never usually have a problem falling or remaining asleep but most of the time I wake up not feeling completely rested. With Immortal Sleep I was able to achieve deep restful sleep which allowed me to awaken the next morning feeling energized and ready for the day.

Immortal Sleep is very effective as well as safe. Just note some of the ingredients included in this all natural sleep aid:

I have yet to try a product from Immortal Herbs that I didn’t like and this one is no exception. As always, I encourage you guys to try it for yourselves and see if you receive the same results.

Until next time!

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Immortal Energy Review

November 30, 2013 By Shannon Barnes Leave a Comment

Recently I received another opportunity via Tomoson.com to try an awesome product by Immortal Herbs. In my last review of Immortal Herbs I was able to try their Total Nutrition Superfood Formula. You can read the full review here.

This time I sampled Immortal Energy which is an energy product unlike any others currently on the market. It doesn’t contain any of the usual ingredients like caffeine which gives you a quick burst of energy only to drop you a few short hours later. And if you’re like me, once it drops you, you end up feeling more fatigued than before you used the product. Then add to that the awful jittery feeling that quickly follows and you pretty much have a recipe for disaster.

Immortal Herbs provided me with a 3-day sample which kept me alert and energized throughout the day. I really enjoyed the fact that the results I received was consistent each time I used it.

What makes Immortal Energy even better is that it not only assists with increasing your energy levels but it also helps to increase muscular strength and endurance, increase concentration and memory, reduce inflammation, regulate metabolism, enhance immune function and ward off infections by assisting skin to eliminate toxins. All of these great benefits are a direct result of the careful selection of Chinese herbs included in this product.

Immortal Energy is formulated with only the finest ingredients such as Deer Antler, Astragalus, Ginseng and Schizandra just to name a few. You can check out the complete list of ingredients here.

I do recommend trying this product and if you’re interested in learning more about Immortal Herbs and their complete line of products, be sure to follow them on Twitter and ‘like’ them on Facebook for more updates.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Immortal Herbs Total Nutrition-Super Food Formula Review

September 27, 2013 By Shannon Barnes Leave a Comment

I received an awesome opportunity via Tomoson to review a healthy food product made by Immortal Herbs. As you all may already know, I’m trying my hardest to lose weight and maintain a healthier lifestyle, so when I received this opportunity I was ecstatic. I love green juices because they are so beneficial for helping to get the day started. They give a great boost of energy and you can pack so many nutrients into just one class of juice. Not to mention they are awesome colon cleansers and while that may sound gross it’s very important for overall health as well as weight loss.

Immortal Herbs Total Nutrition Superfood Formula is in my opinion green juice to the max. The following is an excerpt right from the product page on their website, ImmortalHerbs.com

I truly feel like Immortal Herbs claims are true. It’s packed with healthy all-natural ingredients such as: Barley Grass, Wheat Grass, Spirulina, Spinach, Alfalfa Leaf, Kelp, Dulse Leaf, Barley Grass Juice, Orange Peel, Beet Root, Dandelion Leaf, Lemon Peel, Gingko Leaf, Wheat Grass Juice, Maca Root, Cacao, Ashwagandha, Sacha Inchi, Manuka Honey, Bee Pollen, Reishi Mushroom, Blueberry, Black Currant, Wild Bilberry, Wild Lingonberry, Aronia, Pomegranate, Concord Grape, Red Raspberry, Sour Cherry, Wild Elderberry, Wild Cranberry, Black Raspberry, Goji Berries and Schiznadra Berries.

With all of that goodness inside you can’t help but feel great! I felt so energized after drinking just one glass of this superfood formula for breakfast. And that’s saying a lot for me because I am in no way a morning person. I decided to try the formula with water only because I wanted to really get the true taste of the product without anything else mixed with it. It had a very herbal, earthy taste and just a little bit grainy which isn’t a bad thing considering the ingredients.

I continued to feel energized until lunch time which I was very pleased with. I don’t usually eat breakfast which is a bad habit I need to break. I’m not usually hungry until around lunch time but missing meals does the opposite when you’re trying to lose weight or even just maintain a healthy lifestyle. Plus, I don’t like having to cook in the morning because I’m really not excited about being awake. I know, it’s sad, but it’s very true. Products like Total Nutrition make it really easy for me to have breakfast without all of the extra effort. I fulfill all of my needs with just one glass a day, so it seriously doesn’t get any better than that for me.

I encourage you guys to give this product a try. Maybe even try this recipe that they included with the product. It sounds very yummy!

You can get daily updates from their Facebook page and Twitter. Again, visit their website for even more information on this awesome Superfood Formula and check out their entire line of products as well. Be sure to come back here and tell me what you thought of the product and what benefits you derived personally.

Until next time!

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Start with a Green Juice Cleanse

April 26, 2013 By Shannon Barnes Leave a Comment

To kick off my weight loss I decided to start with a green juice cleanse. It’s a really great way to detox the body and repair its ability to digest and absorb nutrients. Juicing also helps your body to consume the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables as well as to aid the body in fighting off disease. Not only that but juicing also helps to increase energy.Since I am still a newbie to juicing and cleansing regimens, I chose to start with a short three day cleanse just to get my body used to the process. Maybe in the future I will do a full seven day cleanse. I purchased all of my ingredients from my local Aldi and mixed my concoction using my food processor. Before hand I made these really cool spinach ice cubes that I saw on Pinterest. For my juice recipe I used about eight of these cubes, 1/2 cup frozen strawberries, 1/2 cup frozen pineapple, 1 1/2 cups of water and 1 scoop of Life’s Basics Plant Protein Powder by Lifetime. This filled about 3 1/2 small mason jars. started the day by drinking a cup of green tea with no added sugar. An hour later I followed up by drinking one jar of juice. Throughout the remainder of the day I continued to alternate one jar of juice then one full glass of water.

Doesn’t look very appetizing but it was, lol.

The juice was really good and very filling. I was actually surprised that I did not have any cravings for solid food until the third day. On day three I ate a huge salad made of mixed greens and fruit with a light vinaigrette dressing.

I was so proud of myself for having finished the full three days and so excited to try this again soon. If you guys have ever done a green juice cleanse, please comment below and share your experience or any helpful tips you may have. I can’t wait to hear from you!

Workout of the Month: The Biggest Loser 30 Day Jump Start

April 13, 2013 By Shannon Barnes Leave a Comment

Whether you’re a fitness newcomer or someone like myself who yearns for variety in your workouts, The Biggest Loser: 30-Day Jump Start workout is a great addition to your regimen.

The video includes a series of five 10-minute workout routines designed to hit every major muscle group to help you shed pounds and inches quickly.

The exercises in this workout are based upon drills created by personal trainer Bob Harper, which he used to whip contestants into shape on the popular reality series, The Biggest Loser.

I found the workouts to be quite easy and fun. I really appreciated the fact that the people in the video were of different ages, sizes and fitness levels making this workout DVD realistic. No matter where you are in regards to your fitness level, there was an example on screen for you to follow. If you’re short on time or just don’t feel like doing a full 45 minute to an hour workout, no worries! These workouts are shortened and packed with moves that will allow you to get the same results in a shorter amount of time.

The Biggest Loser franchise has many more DVD’s that I plan on trying as well and I’m excited that Netflix has each them available as part of my subscription. It’s a really great way to try many different kinds of workouts without breaking your wallet taking classes at a gym. Next up for me, Tony Little: Body Express Ab Reduction.

Stay tuned!

Let’s Get It Started!

March 10, 2013 By Shannon Barnes Leave a Comment

I have tried for many years to lose weight with little or no success. After years of excuses I have finally decided to be an adult about it. I have admitted to myself that the reason I haven’t gotten the results that I wanted is because of laziness, boredom and pure lack of perseverance. Like the old saying goes, you can’t continue to do the same thing and expect different results. You get out of a situation what you put into it.

Today I am resolving to put an end to this harmful cycle and make positive life changes. As I shared before, I have been on a quest to find healthier foods for my family and I to enjoy. For over three years now I have been very successful in making better food choices. Now all that is left is to find and stick to an exercise regimen that fits with my lifestyle and interests.

I have come to realize that doing the same workout every day does not work for me. I get bored really easily and I end up dreading the next workout. Essentially it becomes a chore that I rather not take part in. So I have decided to change up my routine on a weekly basis to keep things fresh and fun.

I have taken all of my measurements and I will update you on the progress at the end of each month. Every three months I will post update photos so you will be able to see visual results as well. I don’t have a set date or set weight goal as the primary reason for the ‘journey’ is to become healthier. Being too rigid with the expectations only serves to sabotage progress which is the opposite of what I’m looking for. Below are my starting measurements which the primary method I will use to chart my progress:

Body Part	Measurement (in inches)
Neck	16
Left Arm	18.5
Right Arm	16.5
Left Thigh	29
Right Thigh	29
Left Calf	17
Right Calf	17
Bust	46 1/2
Hips	52
Waist	43 1/2

Next week I’m going share with you how I jump started my exercise regimen and also what workout I chose. I hope to have you all visit me each week and maybe even join in. The more the merrier, right?!

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Immortal Energy Review

Immortal Herbs Total Nutrition-Super Food Formula Review

Start with a Green Juice Cleanse

Workout of the Month: The Biggest Loser 30 Day Jump Start

Let’s Get It Started!

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