Welcome to the Live Better Newsletter - December 2009
Vol. 9 No. 12   

Happy Holidays from all of us at Genisoy!  We believe this to be a time of year that gives special opportunity to spend quality time with family and friends, a time to share your thoughts and love with those you care for.  It is for most a time of happiness and celebration and we hope it finds you with much to be thankful for.  But frankly, it is also a time when it becomes especially important to watch what we eat!  Millions of people will fight the battle of the bulge this season and we’ve got some terrific tips in this month’s Live Better Newsletter to help you resist the delicious temptations that await you. 

It’s hard to believe, but it is not uncommon for many people to gain 4 or 5 pounds during the holiday season.  Then, in addition to dealing with the extra weight, these individuals end up with feelings of guilt and remorse for eating without restraint!  Inevitably what happens next is a short-lived resolve on New Year’s Eve to lose weight and live right in the New Year.  It’s time to beat the overweight cycle, and take advantage of our December shipping Special. 

Turn on the radio and already you’re most certain to find Christmas music filling the airwaves.  With Black Friday behind us the Holiday Season is in full swing with closets filling fast with holiday gifts.  We’re barely past Thanksgiving leftovers and now we have to deal with the fat and sugar-filled goodies that are offered around every corner for the next month.  For those who want to be conscious of their health, beware this notorious time of year when indulgences of all kinds are readily available, acceptable and even expected!  The coming delicious and socially-sanctioned morsels of food and drink are sure to be found in plenty, and you’ll be tempted to partake in large quantities!

Our goal this month is to help you stay on track, eat the right things, and enjoy the physical and mental benefits of a Holiday Season lived right!  Remember, if you start now to eat a healthy diet you may just have that extra energy to deal with the extra family members staying in your house!

We’re also offering free shipping on all orders over $25 placed during the week of December 13-19!

Again, Happy Holidays from all of us here at Genisoy, and enjoy this month’s Live Better Newsletter!

Genisoy is working to beat Cancer!

Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States with a whopping fifty percent of all men and one-third of all women diagnosed at some point in their lives.  Breast cancer tops the charts for women.   We are dedicated to help beat this devastating disease.

Today, millions of people are living with cancer or have had cancer, and virtually everyone has been affected by the disease in some way.  At Genisoy, we are extremely focused on beating this disease.  We are continually looking for ways to help and are proud of our efforts to make thousands of people more informed about how to avoid and beat this disease.  Many are now helping to promote cancer awareness and prevention themselves! 

The silver lining in the fight against cancer is that we have learned more about the prevention and treatment of this disease in the last 15 years than in all preceding history, and we have discovered that regardless of your situation there are things you can do to avoid it.  Your chance of developing most types of cancer can be reduced by simple changes in lifestyle, including eating a healthy diet and getting regular exercise.  Read more about how soy can help you live a healthier life at http://www.genisoy.com/articles/. Thank you for doing your part to help fight this disease.

The Live Better Newsletter 

We consider this Live Better Newsletter an important part of how we stay connected to you, and is our way to help you stay on track with your health and fitness goals.  You can help your family and friends get on the road to good health by sharing this newsletter with others.  Every month we talk about ways you can live a happier, longer and healthier life, and they’ll enjoy reading amazing information on how soy can make a difference in their life.  Just click here to send this newsletter to family and friends.

We’re also offering free shipping on all orders over $25 placed during the week of December 13-19!

Don’t Eat that Cookie! 

It may not sound like much, but consuming a single Christmas cookie or other goody a day during the Holiday Season may result in your gaining a whole pound of weight.  And most people don’t stop at eating just one extra goody as it’s so hard to resist the delicious temptations lying everywhere we turn!  “It won’t hurt to have another,” we say.  Why not make it two?  Well, that’s two extra pounds of weight.  How about three cookies?  How would you like about three extra pounds?  Do you get the point?  The fact is that most people eat even more than that, and it’s not uncommon to gain over five pounds during the Holiday Season alone.  Over time this translates into a major problem in America called “overweight and obesity.”   

There is a way to live a better life! 

It’s scientifically clear that there is a connection between early death due to problems created by overweight and obesity.  In fact, overweight and obesity are taking massive tolls on humanity.  The American Obesity Association states, "no human condition -- not race, religion, gender, ethnicity, or disease state -- compares to obesity in prevalence and prejudice, mortality and morbidity, sickness and stigma." 

The Holiday Season is a time for many special feelings and events, but it is not the time to overeat.  Take action right away!  Start now, even before the New Year, to engage in regular physical activity, reduce sedentary activities, and practice a healthy diet!  Here are a few helpful tips to keep you fit and trim through the holiday festivities.

Be Accountable!

Let some people know you are trying to eat right!  Have some people who are close to you hold you accountable for what you eat!  Who knows?  Your great eating habits might rub off on them!

This Cookie has HOW MANY CALORIES?

Know what you are eating.  An average large peanut butter or chocolate chip cookie contains about 300 calories!  Every time you eat one cookie during the holidays think about the fact that you’ll need to go out and jog about a mile to burn the calories in that one cookie.  Eat two cookies, run two miles.  Either that or you’ll wear it on your hips!

Don’t Skip Meals before a Party

This is a common practice but not recommended in any responsible weight management routine.  Thinking you can skip a meal and then splurge on holiday goodies usually results in consuming more calories than you would have had you not skipped the meal.  This practice can also leave you with a headache and in a bad mood.

Eat Before the Party!

Before going to the party, fill up on some good fiber-filled foods like fruits and vegetables.  Do this and chances are good you won’t eat as much of what you shouldn’t eat at the party.

Stay Disciplined!

It’s not bad to have a treat.  Just say no to more than one.

Slow Down.

Its common weight management practice to eat slowly and chew completely.  Don’t lose the practice during the holidays.

Drink Plenty of Water

Drinking plenty of water is a great way to manage caloric intake.  Drink it before, during and after festivities.  Being adequately hydrated will help you say no to temptation. 

Keep an Eye on the Prize  

Your goal is proper weight and health.  Don’t lose sight of it when you’re tempted by an extra helping of food, another cookie, or some of Auntie Karen’s homemade cheesecake.  Don’t lose sight of what’s most important to you.

Eat Healthy Snacks!

With the abundance of Christmas cookies and other homemade goodies, keep plenty of healthy snacks around, no matter where you are.  Instead of eating the “bad,” snack on soy nuts, chips, or protein bars instead so that your calories are healthy ones.

Exercise

Are you sick of hearing it?  By now you know how critical exercise is to good health.  Get or stay in the habit through the holidays.  

Sleep Right 

You need eight hours of sleep.  Don’t party so much or eat things that prevent you from getting adequate rest.  Getting enough sleep is critical to a weight management program.

Fail Forward

If you slip and overeat during the holidays don’t fret.  Use it to further your determination to stay on course and stay committed to a lifestyle of proper eating and exercise.  Get back on the health horse and keep riding.

Remember, as part of your diet this Holiday Season research indicates Soy may be a significant factor in controlling caloric intake. It has been found that protein makes you feel full, or increases your state of satiety, for longer than if you ate mostly carbohydrates. The feeling of being full can lead to eating fewer calories!  So avoid eating too much during this Holiday Season, increase your physical activity, and choose a proper diet complete with a variety of delicious soy food products.

We’re also offering free shipping on all orders over $25 placed during the week of December 13-19!

You can also help your family and friends get on the road to good health by sharing this insightful newsletter.  Every month we talk about ways you can live a happier, healthier life, and they’ll enjoy reading amazing information on how soy can make a huge difference in their life.  Just click here to send this newsletter to someone you care about.

Holiday Shipping Special!

We’d like to thank you for choosing Genisoy as your partner in health.  When you purchase products from Genisoy, you’ve purchased the highest quality soy products that money can buy.  Years of research and development have yielded the benefits of soy for living a healthy life and we appreciate you trusting our products to help you in your journey of healthful living.  To show you our appreciation all of our shipping is absolutely free when you place an order over $25 online during the week of December 13-19 at www.genisoy.com.  That’s right! You will receive free shipping with every order over $25 placed between December 13 – 19!

Just in time for Christmas, this shipping special is being offered on orders placed during the week of December 13 - 19, 2009 only!   

Genisoy Food Company, Inc. is one of the largest providers of soy protein products (Genisoy) and sports nutrition (MLO) in the United States, offering consumers high quality, good tasting, affordable protein bars, shakes and snacks. Our mission is to provide convenient, delicious and affordable soy food products that make it easy to incorporate the benefits of soy in the average person's everyday diet. Please contact us toll free at 1-866-606-3829 with any questions or comments, or email us at contactgenisoy@genisoy.com.