Hi everybody.
Welcome to The Balancing Act.
Thanks for stopping by.
I'm Julie Moran.
And I'm Olga Villaverde.
You know, so much good stuff on the menu from a tasty coleslaw dish to foods infused with
pumpkin.
I love pumpkin.
I love it.
I can't wait for this, and we'll also tell you about nutritional supplements.
Plus, finding faith at a university.
Hmmm.
And Julie, don't forget the travel tip.
Oh my gosh!
Oh yeah, how can I forget that.
We're always on the move, and it all starts right now.
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You know, we're all familiar with the dreaded word plateau when it comes to our weight loss
journey.
Our first guests tell Olga, perhaps it's time for a little tweaking.
Alright, let's say you're following a healthy eating and fitness plan, but yet the numbers
on the scale aren't dropping, the inches aren't budging.
What's going on, you ask.
You may need to look inside.
Our guests have some insiders information to share.
They are Robby Fender, Founder and CEO of the nutritional supplement company, Yoli,
and Jenifer Furness, a Yoli independent member and customer.
Good morning.
Thanks for being here.
Alright, let me start with you.
So what happens?
You know, you're trying and trying.
You're on a diet, you're going to the gym.
Nothing.
Yeah, well I'll you after 20 years of being a part of the weight loss industry and health
and nutrition, here's what I've learned.
Diets do not work.
Really?
Right.
It must be a lifestyle program.
And I know you did a lifestyle program because you lost how many pounds?
31 pounds and 28.25 inches.
Oh my gosh!
And we have the proof in the pudding.
You have some before and afters.
Let's take those.
Look at that dramatic change.Wow.
Yes.
Tell me about this.
At that time, I was a 41-year-old woman working a full-time job, chasing kids, and very frustrated.
I was carrying around, still, an extra 35 pounds of what I called "baby weight" for
about 10 years.
I was just ready for a change.
I started and I lost the 31 pounds and 28.25 inches, but the biggest thing for me was 8.75
inches just in my waist.
Now, I had had both my babies via C-section, and I had had this mental philosophy of "oh
my goodness, I'm never going to have a waistline again."
Not so.
And not true.
And so the Better Body System taught me a lifestyle where I could actually make this
go away.
Alright.
So fill in the gaps for me, here, Robby.
What is this?
Alright, you start with the transformation kit.
What you need to know is this, when people first hear that they're going to lose 7 - 15
pounds in seven days, they actually are skeptical, andI don't blame them.
But here's what you need to know.
Our bodies are not designed to hold on to weight.
The food that we're eating today, quite frankly, are empty foods.
They do nothing.
We're all on carb overload and it's making us acidic.
And when you're acidic, your body is going to hold on to fat to protect itself.
Not only that, it has a tough time absorbing nutrients that it needs.
So, the first ingredient we're going to give you is our product called Alkalete.
Alkalete is going to take you from an acidic body to an alkaline body.
It is going to adjust the Ph of your body.
Then, we're going to give you our Passion product.
Passion is a proprietary blend called ThermoBurn, and when you take that, it's going to kick
start your metabolism.
It's going to turn your body into a fat burning machine.
Okay.
The third product is Pure.
Pure is a probiotic.
You've got to have good gut health.
There are so many women out there, and some men, that are having problems on a regular
basis going.
And you've got to fix that.
How are you going to lose any weight, Olga, if you're not going to the bathroom.
Let's be honest.
You have to be regular.
Yes.
You have to be regular.
Mm-hmm.
And the last piece, and the most important, is our YES.
Our Yoli Essential Shake.
The Yoli Essential Shake is a whey protein that is a non-denatured, non-GMO ingredient
that we import all the way from New Zealand.
Now, it's important to point this out.
We use stevia and those YES shakes I was talking to you about, they taste like a milkshake.
Okay.
I do have to ask.
Side effects here?
Yeah.
The side effect is you're going to lose weight.
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Well, here's the proof right here.
Absolutely.
You know, I can only imagine it's changed your life.
I'm sure you're a new woman.
How do you feel today?
Yes.
I feel amazing and one thing I just want people to know, Olga, is just that when we don't
have to walk around frustrated in our 30s and our 40s or any age for that matter, we
can be empowered through a lifestyle with a better body system and feel incredible.
And you look incredible.
Thank you so much for your time.
I do appreciate it.
Go girl!
That's all I'm going to say.
Thank you so much.
And for more information on how to transform your life physically, emotionally, and financially
visit Yoli.com.
That's Y-O-L-I dot com or our website, TheBalancingAct.com.
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Thanks, Olga.
Coming up, a holistic approach to higher education.
And later on, a new twist on a favorite side dish.Stay with us.
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Welcome back to the show.
Let's say you decided that this is the year that you work on your inner and your outer
self.
You might start with a faith-based university.
Olga?
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Many of us promise to nurture ourselves more this new year.
It seems we're always taking care of others, and now it's time to treat ourselves and stimulate
our minds.
One of the ways we can accomplish this is to perhaps change careers, try a new hobby,
even return to school which can open up a world of possibilities.
Truly it can.
Our guest says school is an excellent choice, especially one with a holistic approach.
Meet Dr. Alayne Thorpe, a Dean at Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan.
Good morning.
You like the weather in South Florida?
I love the weather in South Florida, but I left a beautiful beautiful campus, so I miss
that.
And I really want to talk about it because I love this idea of not only nurturing our
mind but also our body and our spirit.
How does that happen there?
Well, one of the things that we do, we really believe that it's terrific for students to
have access to information.
Knowledge is important, but knowledge is not the only thing.
The mind is not the only thing that operates the human being.
Human beings are also spirit and body, and we believe that all three of these things:
mind, spirit, and body must work together for the students to really appreciate what
to do with knowledge.
So, they don't just gather more fact, but they know what to do with the fact.
They know how to live their lives.
They know how to be responsible people.
And I want to talk more about that.
But first, doctor, I was reading here you are Dean at the University's School of Distance
Education, which I'd like clarification on that, and International Partnerships.
So, what is the difference between these two and what exactly are they?
Okay.
So the School of Distance Education and International Partnerships is that school, Andrews University,
that brings together really the offering of online courses, which is a big thing nowadays.
Almost every university is offering online courses, which makes access to information
more available.
It makes information more available to students everywhere no matter where they're located.
But we're also the school that is in charge of international partnerships for both international
students who are coming on campus but also the more than 30 sites that we have around
the world.
So, Andrews University is really a global university.
We have a global outreach.
We have more than 5,700 students, about 4,000 of those students are studying on campus.
And the rest study either online or off campus.
And the campus, as you and I were talking a few minutes before we started this segment,
it really does have a different feel from lots of campuses.
So, I want to go back to that holistic approach because I see here you're operated by the
Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
So, how does all that tie together and make this campus just different?
Well, one of the things that's very important to Seventh-Day Adventist is the this idea
of holism, that the body is something that supports the mind, that the mind is something
that supports the spirit, and all of these things work together.
And so at the heart of our university, you'll find one, at the first middle of our university
you'll find a beautiful church, Pioneer Memorial Church, one of the most beautiful churches
you could ever imagine.
Our university is also an Arboretum.
It's part of the National Arboretum because we believe in the beauty of the environment,
of making a difference for students, and we have a wonderful farm.
A farm.
A dairy farm.
We grow vegetables.
Students work on growing vegetables and milk, and we provide those wonderful products to
our community.
Now, I also noticed, you told me about a globe in the entrance.
Yes.
What does that represent?
When you come into Andrews University, we have this beautiful sculpture which is basically
a globe.
We believe that Andrews University provides an education for students from around the
world.
We have students from 98 countries who come to university, but we also believe that it's
important for the students in North America to have a sense of what the world is around
them because they're citizens of the world, too.
They're not just going to spend the rest of their lives in the U.S. They're going to be
working for companies that have contracts overseas, or they may even be working overseas
themselves.
And I know you're a faith-based university, but I do want to clarify that if you don't
want to be a member of the, it's called the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, you don't have
to if you want to attend the university.
No, that's right.
We have students from almost every faith on our campus.
We even have, we have Saudi students who are obviously practicing Muslims.
We have students who we would like to think they believe something, but they're not sure
that they believe much of anything.
So, we've actually run the gamut, and everyone is welcome.
But I love the fact that you're not only stimulating the mind, you're stimulating everything of
the person's body and spirit.
It kind of all comes together when they leave there.
Yes.
And one of the things we want students to do is recognize how important faith is, that
even if they're not Seventh-Day Adventist, faith plays an important role in their lives.
It gives sort of a sense of purpose to them.
Okay.
And a recognition that something, that there are things that are more important than just
meeting their own needs.
And I don't know if this has a purpose, but I have to ask, that little turtle.
Oh, (laugher).
Is there meaning behind that?
Well, the turtle, yeah, I guess you could say.
I'm a graduate of the University of Maryland.
So, this is a little bit of a bow to the Terrapins.
But, also, reminds me because I did not have the advantage of an Adventist education.
I was raised outside Adventist education, outside Christian education, and I recognized
when I started teaching in a Christian school what I was missing because when I talk to
students on campus at Andrews University, I can share what I believe.
I can share what is at the core of my foundation as a human being.
When I taught at the University of Maryland, when I was a student at the University of
Maryland and then became a graduate student and did some teaching, I couldn't do that.
I could only teach the literature classes I was assigned to teach.
Amen to that.
And for our viewers out there who'd like more information on the university?
They can go to our website, Andrews.edu.
Thank you so much.
I look forward to maybe one day looking at that, the heart of the school, which is that
church.
Oh, I wish you would.
It's a beautiful beautiful church.
Thank you for your time, Doctor.
And for more information on how you can discover your future, visit Andrews.edu or our website,
TheBalancingAct.com.
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Alright, coming up, Chef Chris Paul taking noodles to another level.
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You've heard of seasonal dishes, you know, foods we serve only at certain times of the
year.
Well, here at The Balancing Act, we're about to take coleslaw off the seasonal dish list,
and that's great because it happens to be one of my favorites.
Love it!
Chef Chris Paul is back in the kitchen with a Yakisoba noodle cole slaw to die for.
Good morning.
Love coleslaw.
Awesome.
I love coleslaw, too.
I could eat it any time of the day, even at 2 in the morning when I wake up and I have
a little, oh, binging.
I love coleslaw.
So, show me the spin on this one.
Well, we tweaked this up.
A little cole slaw mix, we're going to just add a little bit in here.
Okay.
And I have a lot of the ingredients already in here, but I'm just going to show you how
easily and quick it is to just prepare it.
A little bit of Chinese noodles.
I love these.
Yeah.
You can't stop eating them.
Uh-huh.
Go ahead.
A little bit of carrots.
A little bit of raisins.
Mmm.
That's the kind of weird part of it.
A little sweetness.
It really is good.
Fried onions.
Hello, crunch, texture.
Right?
I'm loving this.
Really good.
Cabbage, purple cabbage.
Makes it pretty.
Makes it pretty, yup.
And a little bit of caramelized cashews.
What?
Yeah.
I like that!
And of course mayonnaise.
Low-fat.
(Laughter) Why not?
Put a little bit of mayo in there and we're just going to mix that up.
We also have the noodles in there which really really make a big difference.
So while you're mixing it up, what you do first, I'm assuming, is you do your Yakisoba
noodles in the microwave?
Absolutely.
Okay.
Yup.
Absolutely.
And we're using the chicken flavor today?
Yup.
We're using the chicken.
Why so?
The chicken blends really really good with a lot of these ingredients, and I love good
coleslaw.
You've got to have that mayonnaise and the combination of the chicken just really tweaks
it up.
And I would have never thought of adding noodles to it.
Right.
I know.
That would be the last thing.
Alright, let me try.
You're making me hungry.
(Laughter).
Oh, gosh.
Have you noticed I love to eat?
Oh, so good!
So good.
And anytime, like you said, you could eat this any time of the day.
Refreshing.
It is very refreshing.
I'm talking with my mouth full.
(Laughter).
Something that I told my children never to do.
Oh, I love it.
Thank you!
This is a great idea.
Appreciate it, chef.
Thank you.
Awesome.
I've got to swallow.
And for more information on Yakisoba noodles, just go to our website, TheBalancingAct.com.
That's TheBalancingAct.com.
This is great, refreshing, light.
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Now You Know Travel Tips.
When you're doing exercise, you know, running or walking, you need water to hydrate the
body.
Same thing goes for the car.
We're talking fluids and oils, you know, hydration for the car.
Okay, so what are all these things?
Let's start from the bottom and rear of the car, the transmission differential.
When you put the car in drive, the tranny gets you going.
So, make sure the fluid levels are optimal.
It's not like the oil, so you don't need to check it so often.
Have your mechanic check it once a year.
Same goes to the engine oil.
The dipstick should be clearly marked or color coated, so know which dipstick you're pulling
out.
Check levels.
Just pull out the dipstick, do a visual on it, wipe it once with a cloth, put it back
in, and check it a second time.
Power steering fluid usually has a small plastic tub with a cap.
Open it up and check it out.
How about coolant?
Pretty important to keep your car running cool, and in the winter is also works as anti-freeze
to keep your engine block from cracking.
Make sure the car has not been running 30 minutes or longer and remove the cap off slowly.
Then, fill accordingly.
And your windshield.
Gotta keep those fluids filled, too.
So, look for the windshield wiper icon.
Pop the plastic top and pour.
And if you're on the road and find yourself low on any important fluids, stop into a travel
center, fill her up, and hydrate her, too.
Stay hydrated and your car will love you for it.
Don't forget to drink your water because staying hydrated is good cars and people, too.
Bye.
Now You Know Travel Tips sponsored by TA and Petro Stopping Centers Coast-to-Coast.
Refuel.
Replenish.
Refresh.
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It's a new year.
Welcome to my kitchen.
This is Quick Bytes with me, Chef Ralph Pagano.
New Year.
New You.
You know, we're at the end of January right now and how are you doing with your resolutions?
You need a little bit of help, you need something new?
I've got your covered.
You might be surprised to learn what Libby's 100% Pure Pumpkin can do to your dishes.
Right now, I've got a pumpkin smoothie.
What happened here?
Greek yogurt plus pumpkin plus a little bit of ice into the blender.
When it's all done, pour it into the glass, skewer it with some banana and some raspberries.
The kids go crazy.
Now, speaking about the kids, I'm always trying to find a way to slip something healthy into
my kids' diet.
Now I like to eliminate the fat as much as possible.
Did you know that pumpkin can be used in place of butter?
That's right.
On your toast, on your pancakes, and right over here in the macaroni and cheese.
Make your cheese sauce as you would normally.
Pour a little bit of the Libby's 100% Pure Pumpkin into it.
Pasta into the oven, hit it with pumpkin seeds.
You're gonna love it.
Let me assemble for you something right now.
This is the Pumpkin Parfait.
I make these at night when the kids go to sleep, so this way on Sunday morning I can
rip open the refrigerator and everybody has a great time.
Here's how it is.
You take some pumpkin, layer it in the glass.
This Libby's 100% all Pure Pumpkin makes it so easy.
Greek yogurt joins the party.
I like the colors.
I like the way it sets up.
Granola.
I love granola.
You can make your own, you can buy it in the store.
Repeat this a couple of times.
More pumpkin.
I can always be reached by pumpkin.
A little bit more yogurt.
Dance it around.
Some pumpkin seeds on top for the crunch.
I've got here some cinnamon.
I've got here some nutmeg.
And right here for you I've got delicious.
I love it.
You're going to love it.
To learn how Libby's 100% Pure Pumpkin can help your waistline, visit the website VeryBestBaking.com
or visit our website, TheBalancingAct.com.
Remember, this was a quick byte, but chew slowly.
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One word, yummy.
How about two words, yummy yummy!
Fabuloso!
Yeah.
I can't wait to try out those recipes, and of course that's our show.
Thanks for being here this morning.
Check out our website, our Facebook.
We appreciate your time.
Thanks for watching, everybody.
And don't forget, find your balance.
So long.
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