...but we're still talking about it. It's just that spectacular, it's a once in a lifetime experience but the best thing about it? It happens every year! This year we had new products, new business tools, iphone and ipad applications, great entertainment, great knowledge - USANA International Convention is the place to be - but don't just take our word for it. Hear from the Associates who go to Convention and absolutely love it! Thinking about going? Don't think about it anymore - take that step and plan for next year!
The entertainment @ #USANA10 was just amazing!
"Every year USANA’s convention blows me away and this year it’s no exception. There is a reason that USANA has won ‘BEST Live Event in America’ two years in a row. It was outstanding and experiencing it is a must if you want to take your business seriously. The growth you’ll receive if you apply what you learnt will pay dividends for the rest of your life!" - Dale Folland, Emerald Director (NZ Associate)
"My belief levels in USANA (company and products), and myself, rockets up t
o new highs every time I attend convention. I am so inspired to reach out and make my dreams and goals come true! My business would not be where it is today if I didn’t attend convention. I’m now ready to launch into my USANA business with a cup full of strong belief, new ideas, inspiration and goals. I highly recommend to anyone to DO WHAT IT TAKES [to] come to USANA International Convention next year. Start planning towards it right now! See you at convention 2011!" - Ayelet Fleming, Director (NZ Associate)
(Ayelet with Dr. Wentz pictured to the right @ USANA International Convention)
"This year’s convention was incredible – just like every other year. I’m constantly inspired to continue building my USANA business each time I attend this phenomenal international event. It’s like plugging back into a battery charger for a boost! I love being inspired by new stories and people of all backgrounds who are making their dreams happen. There’s no better business than the one we’re in of changing people’s lives, connecting their dreams, and helping them break through!" - Jennifer Lim, Emerald Director (NZ Associate)
Dhaneel, Thong, Raman, Nancy & Kresant looking great @ #USANA10
Raman, Emerald Director (AU Associate), has been going to Convention since 2008 and is still loving it:
"To be the best you have to learn from those who are the most successful. This year was even more amazing than last year, USANA constantly raises that bar and you never know what you will get but it is sure to blow you away every time. Every year I go, I return with renewed vigour and excitement as I'm so pumped full of inspiration, motivation, enthusiasm and knowledge, it's like I'm a new person. Ever since that first one I attended in 2008, I have not missed one since, and I'm not about to start! So if you want to Break Through whatever barrier is in front of you and raise yourself to the next level, International Convention 2011 is somewhere you have to be."
Not to mention you get to meet everyone at Convention, here's Kresant and Dhaneel with Dave Wentz!
What did USANA International Convention reveal this year?
* New products: Proflavanol C with HYBRID Technology, Fibergy Plus, Sense Blanc Balance Brightening Range and Sense Natural Whitening Toothpaste
* Business Tools: Health & Freedom Solution (soon to be available as an iphone App)
What's Hybrid Technology? USANA is the first in the industry to employ Nutritional Hybrid Technology which features bilayer tableting, allowing two unique formulations to be combined while remaining distinctly separated.
And before we really wrap up #USANA10 - a big thank you to Kresant, Bob, Mary, Raman and Dale for their images and quotes from #USANA10! We can't wait to hear from you again next year!
A few more awesome images from Kresant, Bob and Mary...
BIG THUMBS UP from Bob, Gill, Mary & David @ #USANA10
David & Mary shopping up a storm!
Kresant and Gill
Raman, Dhaneel, Kresant & Anthony - looking good!
And to finish off - a great little video from the Mahilall brothers talking to Dave Wentz! Good job guys!
We're so excited about #USANA10! It's going to be a great event and Health & Business Seminars in Australia & New Zealand is going to be awesome! Don't lost the momentum and make sure you're preparing to break through!
Straight from Brenda Rogers (who's having a great time at #USANA10!)
International Convention here in Salt Lake City is under way. Fred Cooper (president of USANA) has just given us a sneak preview of all the product, business and secret launches about to take place and they are AMAZING. Can't wait to bring everything to Australia and New Zealand starting the 4th September in Melbourne. Let's make sure no one misses out on the opportunity to attend. Everyone will be absolutely blown away. The breaking through health and business seminar will be the event of the year!!!!!!!
This evening a few young New Zealanders and Australians, plus myself and David Mulham from Network Development met with a couple of the most extraordinary leaders in the USANA business. Aaron Dinh and Michael Callejas have built the most inspiring and dynamic team i've ever had the privilege to witness. They very generously shared their wisdom with us and gave the Aussies and the Kiwis a real kick in the pants! One thing Aaron said which really sticks in my mind is about the importance of developing yourself and learning to embrace change. He says "with change comes victory". So unless you are willing to let go of the old you and move on to create the new you, you'll always languish in mediocrity. It was very exciting to see people who really live this.
Looking forward to tomorrow. More excitement and inspiration to come including yoga and meditation hosted by Sanoviv at 7am!
Celebrities, Olympians, journalists, professionals and customers often have something to say about a product or service. They definitely don’t align themselves to just anything. If they’re raving about a product, chances are, they’re using it and loving it.
A few weeks ago, Serena Williams tweeted that she takes USANA products because it’s the only thing the WTA will allow. A few weeks ago Jason Priestley (and yes, you all know him from Bevelery Hills, 90210) was just telling people how much he and his wife loved USANA. Recently, Australian Olympian, Steve Hooker, currently training for the 2010 Commonwealth Games, talked about USANA in his daily regimen.
Third-Party endorsements are another g
reat way to build your business! These include customer testimonials, news articles, press clippings, radio interviews, and product advertisements. All of these things work positively for your business because its other people telling the world how amazing your business or product is.
You might know that your product is amazing and you want the world to know. But that unbiased, trustworthy and credible endorsement by another person will make all the difference. Keep an eye out in the media, keep your customer’s letter of thanks, and build up your portfolio because those third-party endorsements are bound to work in your favour.
“It’s cold and dark. Spring might be just around the corner but I’m definitely going to hit that snooze button for a few extra minutes of sleep and warmth. And the price I have to pay? 20 minutes later, I’m running out the door, my hair’s still wet and my tummy is grumbling…”
Sound familiar to you? We’ve probably all missed breakfast for the extra sleep and we’d stay hungry and grumpy until lunch time. Mornings are busy enough without having to prepare a nice brekky but now there’s no need to worry about that – USANA has it covered with a quick breakfast!
The hardest decision you have to make in the morning is what flavour you feel like shaking up? French Vanilla, Wild Strawberry, Dutch Chocolate or Chocolate Whey? You'll have a delicious breakfast in 30 seconds!
Nothing beats a solid breakfast but Nutrimeal sure comes close…it’s the most important meal of the day. And the best part about it? It’s Low GI! Slow release of energy to keep you going for longer!
Get your hands on some Nutrimeal now so the next time you’ve hit that snooze button, you don’t have to go hungry until lunch time. Nobody likes a hungry colleague – so shake it up (your workmates will thank you for it!).
And for those mid morning hunger pangs…munching on a Nutrition Bar always does the trick. They’re handy, easy, Low GI and taste great. Personal favourite: Peanut Butter Crunch.
We’ve all been thinking about it – does Calcium Supplementation lead to increased heart risk? It’s been all over the news that recent research by Auckland researchers (Bolland et al., 2010) suggested that Calcium supplements is associated with an increased risk of myocardial infarction.
Now let’s break that study down.
• Yes, you should always be making informed decisions and we should go to your general practitioner and follow the appropriate guidelines
• Vitamin D was excluded from the study and Vitamin D is an important part of regulating calcium and phosphorus levels
• The study didn’t talk about cofactors that are critical in assessing the risk of cardiovascular events like trials, pre-existing medical condition, age groups
• Findings from other studies NOT designed to address cardiovascular disease and stroke risks were misinterpreted. And this misinterpretation may overshadow the benefits of dietary calcium
• The study was generalised and results were inconclusive.
Does anything say that calcium is good for you? Well actually, there have been studies in the past that have showed either no increase or a decreased risk of cardiovascular risk with calcium supplementation and you should definitely take a look at these results:
• The Women’s Health Initiative Study followed 36 282 postmenopausal women over 7 years and concluded that “calcium and vitamin D supplementation did not increase the risk of myocardial infarction, CHD death, stroke, coronary revascularisation, hospitalised angina, heart failure or transient ischemic attack.”
• Another study with a higher dose of calcium supplementation (1400-1500mg/d) showed that there was no excess occurrence of myocardial infarction even with a higher calcium supplement does. Instead the calcium treatment group had a lower incidence of vascular events compared to the placebo group.
For everyone who isn’t into the jargon, the most important thing that you need to know is that.
• The recent study did not provide conclusive evidence that calcium has adverse effects on cardiovascular events.
• More research needs to be done and that study needs to include important physiological and lifestyle factors when thinking about CVD and stroke.
Evidence has shown the health benefits of calcium and vitamin D supplementation in preventing osteoporosis and building stronger bones. As with everything though, if you have hyperparathyroidism, chronic kidney disease, or hypocalcaemia, then you should consult your doctor before taking calcium.
Make sure your take part in a healthy, balanced lifestyle with the right foods, exercise and rest. Talk to your GP and ask if you have any questions because your health is important.
The entertainment @ #USANA10 was just amazing!
"Every year USANA’s convention blows me away and this year it’s no exception. There is a reason that USANA has won ‘BEST Live Event in America’ two years in a row. It was outstanding and experiencing it is a must if you want to take your business seriously. The growth you’ll receive if you apply what you learnt will pay dividends for the rest of your life!" - Dale Folland, Emerald Director (NZ Associate)
o new highs every time I attend convention. I am so inspired to reach out and make my dreams and goals come true! My business would not be where it is today if I didn’t attend convention. I’m now ready to launch into my USANA business with a cup full of strong belief, new ideas, inspiration and goals. I highly recommend to anyone to DO WHAT IT TAKES [to] come to USANA International Convention next year. Start planning towards it right now! See you at convention 2011!" - Ayelet Fleming, Director (NZ Associate)
"This year’s convention was incredible – just like every other year. I’m constantly inspired to continue building my USANA business each time I attend this phenomenal international event. It’s like plugging back into a battery charger for a boost! I love being inspired by new stories and people of all backgrounds who are making their dreams happen. There’s no better business than the one we’re in of changing people’s lives, connecting their dreams, and helping them break through!" - Jennifer Lim, Emerald Director (NZ Associate)
Dhaneel, Thong, Raman, Nancy & Kresant looking great @ #USANA10
Not to mention you get to meet everyone at Convention, here's Kresant and Dhaneel with Dave Wentz!
What's Hybrid Technology? USANA is the first in the industry to employ Nutritional Hybrid Technology which features bilayer tableting, allowing two unique formulations to be combined while remaining distinctly separated.
BIG THUMBS UP from Bob, Gill, Mary & David @ #USANA10
David & Mary shopping up a storm!
Kresant and Gill
Raman, Dhaneel, Kresant & Anthony - looking good!
