3 Things I *Thought* You'd Never Hear Me Say About Plexus

1.  "My name is Rachel Castor and I am a Plexus Ambassador".

Yep. That's the number one surprise right there.  ;)


2. "My only regret is that I didn't try it sooner"

This one may have kinda made me gag every time I read it.  But, you guys.  The only thing I regret is that I didn't try it sooner!  Yesterday I woke up for an hour and a half walk on the park trails at 5:50, sat down immediately after for a 2 hour planning meeting, fit in some schooling with my kiddos, made lunch, started an afternoon of shuttling kiddos back and forth to ballet classes, came home, made a mad dash for a few necessities at Target, took my kids swimming, came home to manage bath time solo while my husband had a late meeting, and then sat down on the couch to watch a movie with him at 10:30 pm.  Trying to stifle the regret that I lost so much time to my exhaustion, in the past year especially.  But no time for that- moving forward and feeling great from this point on!


3.  "Will you think about giving Plexus a try?  It is supposed to be really great for (insert name of any number of ailments here)"

Again, I have known for many years the evil of sugar and the importance of probiotics.  But I am astounded now, with so many people seeking specifically to improve those two areas of their lives, the wide range of health issues are being resolved.  The way I explain it is that Plexus is not a medicine- it isn't "fixing" or "masking" these health problems.  It is helping to create balance in your gut (with the Probio5 probiotic) and with your blood sugar levels (with Plexus Slim), and that imbalance is what has been creating so many of our health problems for so long!

Plexus isn't a medicine.  It's restores your body to where it should be.   Any number of ailments that you are experiencing could be a result of out-of-whack blood sugar levels or yeast overgrowth in your gut (because yeast feeds on...what else...sugar!)   Maybe you are experiencing some sort of health issue, not excess weight, that is a byproduct of these imbalances.

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3 Things You'll NEVER Hear Me Say About Plexus

"This is my customer Suzy! Doesn't she look amazing?  She's lost 60 pounds in just 1 month!"

Ok, hopefully no one would say anything quite that extreme, but my point is: while getting to a healthy weight is better for you, getting there too fast can be dangerous.  Losing weight at a rapid pace can be damaging to your heart and other internal organs.  Please be patient.  Do not try a 3 day sample, a 7 day sample, or even a whole 30 day supply of Plexus and think that you should be headed out for an all new wardrobe when you're done.  Slow and steady really does win the race when the finish line is a healthy body.


"I didn't even have to eat differently or start working out and look how healthy I am now!"

*disclaimer: some of my friends that are loving Plexus started out at a low weight and dropped 5-15 pounds resulting in a more trim version of their already cute selves.  They are the exception to this...already eating healthy and being active, but maybe their portions were too large or they had some "baby weight" hanging around and had hit a plateau.  So, this statement may be true for some!*

But here's the deal. I am carrying excess weight. A lot of us are.  If I continue to eat a high sugar, high carb, acidic diet (which I have fallen back into the routine of doing) and don't get more consistent in my workout, I am only "kinda" getting healthy.  Sure, it will be healthier to lose the belly fat that puts a strain on my body and organs, etc.  But skinny does NOT automatically equal healthy.  We all know that one person who can down cheeseburgers and chocolate cake, not exercise,  and never gain an ounce.  That, my friends, is not healthy.  For the love- EAT CLEAN.  Get active.  Plexus is only a crutch if you let it be.  Instead use it as a springboard to get you on the right path, and keep you there.


"It's all natural...so it's safe"

That is a blanket statement that doesn't give proper attention to the fact that the creators of Plexus Slim have worked hard to make something that is both all-natural AND safe.   For example, you know that tiny print on food cans that gives you full confidence to buy it because it must be healthy?

Natural Flavors 

"Perfect!  Awesome! This snack is a-ok for my kiddos because there aren't any artificial flavors!", you say.

I hope you know that 9 times out of 10 "Natural Flavors" means it has MSG.  That's right...that nasty additive we ladies all work so hard to avoid when we are pregnant. And gives some of us migraines.  And that, all in all, is NOT good for us.  It is "all natural".   In addition, even herbs, plant extracts, and minerals can be harmful if taken incorrectly, in excess, or by a person who has a condition that conflicts with it.   So, when you ask me if Plexus Slim is safe, my answer will NOT be "It's All Natural!".  I will show you the ingredients, what they are known to do, and how they are not known to have any adverse affects.   Because let me tell you- this girl has to be writhing in pain to even take something for a headache.  I do NOT put medications into my body and even fully evaluate naturopathic resources.  That's yet another reason I was so slow to jump on the Plexus train.  My friends that know me well know that if it's on the internet, I can find it.  I fancy myself somewhat of a rogue investigator.  And even I haven't been able to dig up a bit of dirt on the ingredients of Plexus Slim.

My {Plexus} Turning Point

My Turning Point (Or..."What Pushed Me Over the Edge and Made Me Secretly Try Plexus")

It wasn't the need to lose weight. It wasn't even the general feeling of discomfort from the excess weight  that I couldn't seem to shake.  It was the EXHAUSTION.  

I was needing to take a nap by 2 pm everyday. On the days that I worked out, I was sometimes falling asleep on the couch before lunch.  And the idea of taking my whole crew of kiddos out for any outing that wasn't entirely necessary was enough to bring me to tears.  I mean- I was as fatigued as a mama can be.

And there is a little problem with that.  You see...I have seven children.  Seven daughters to be exact. And TWO of them are currently TWO years old.  On top of that, I homeschool the oldest 5, which means I am on duty every single moment of the day.  Every.  Single.  Moment.  Napping is just not a realistic part of my life.  (Resisting the urge to make an "ain't nobody got time for that" joke).  

On top of being inconvenient...it made me sad.  I need to use each moment of my day productively if I am going to meet the needs of my girls.  When the babies nap, I was making that my mandatory "Mommy lays down for 30 minutes" time.  And there were so many other ways I'd rather spend that time.

So at the end of my first week on the Pink Drink, a Plexus Miracle happened.   (Can I coin that phrase?  "A Plexus Miracle"?)  The twins went down for their nap, someone called for me in the dining room asking me to come paint nails.  And I didn't even hesitate.  And it hit me before I could even sit down and begin--- IT WAS WORKING.  My fatigue was fading.  As the second week began, I found myself enthusiastically gathering my kiddos and heading somewhere that I usually avoid, kids or not-- THE MALL.  And I had the energy not only to endure it, but to enjoy it with them. 

So...how did that happen?  I don't claim to be a scientist and understand what elements of the pink drink do what, but I do believe strongly that Plexus helped to balance my blood sugar levels, and that helps my body to avoid sugar crashes and spikes.  And the imbalance that existed before was causing the fatigue.

And even my kids notice the difference.  And while they are still teasing me relentlessly for my conversion from Anti-Plexus to Pro-Plexus, I know that my family is better off for the change.

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Why I Facebook Blocked My Plexus-Selling Friends….

Yes.  I really am going to admit it.   I did.  I’m sorry.  It’s not that I didn’t love them, or even minded that they wanted to post about their business venture on their facebook.   I have friends that sell other brands of various sorts that post as well.  But y’all- I have 537 friends that sell Plexus. 

Ok- that might be an understatement.  I don’t even have 537 facebook friends.  But some days it felt like it.  But that wasn’t my only reason.

You see, 5 years ago, I was super focused on getting into shape.  With no dietary helps, no trainers, just a gym membership, a faithful workout buddy, a great pair of Brooks on my feet, I lost 40 pounds,  I quit sugar.  Cold Turkey.  I rarely consumed bread.  And I felt great.  I ran a half marathon, I bought all new clothes, I played better with my kids, and it made me happy.

Fast forward to the birth of my twins, whom I carried until 37 weeks and delivered at over 6 pounds each.  That’s a lot of baby, and a lot of “baby weight”. 

I was back out walking/running/hitting the gym within weeks.  But I was tired.  And life got stressful.  And food made me feel better.  I know that fitness is about 30% exercise and 70% nutrition.  And while I was working out a few times a week, I was still eating whatever comfort foods I could find.  I would resolve to give up sugar again, and fail within two or three days.  My willpower hasn’t been enough this time around.  (and for those of you who might be reading this and tune it out because you don’t need to shed any pounds…know that kicking the sugar habit and maintaining healthy blood sugar levels is about way more than losing weight.  That’s just part of MY journey.  The increased energy, lack of unhealthy cravings, and overall feeling of wellness is why I will continue drinking Plexus even after the excess weight is gone. Not to mention the other great products like their probiotic, multivitamin, etc.)

So…why would that make me block my Plexus-crazed Facebook pals? 

Pride. 

I mean- I did it all alone.  I would kind of get tired about hearing how fantastic everyone was feeling and looking when they had this “crutch” to help them along.  I did it all by myself. Why couldn’t they?  And I was determined to do it by myself again….and show them I didn’t need some pink drink to make it happen.

While secretly researching Plexus on the internet with an irritated look on my face.

And then I got tired of being unhealthy.  And tired of failed attempts.  Finally- after much research, and seeking the wisdom of several other “over-researchers” I know, I decided it was time to lay my pride aside.  And I asked a friend to give me a few days of her Plexus stash.  I mean- once I finally decided to give in, I was so excited I drove to her house at 10:30 pm to get some from her.  And I swore her to absolute secrecy.  I was giddy.

So.  Here I am.  If you’re someone I see in real life, you might look at me and see that there aren’t any results yet.  Nope.  Not yet.  Then how can I speak so confidently about the success of Plexus?  Because of those 537 friends. Most of whom I have known for 15-20 years.  And their success stories are incredible.  And I am happily looking forward to joining them as I find my way back to healthy.

And now I know why they post so much.  If you are struggling at all…with anything from weight to exhaustion, to headaches, to tummy troubles…so often the culprit is sugar.  I know.  Because I have gone without sugar.  For 8 months.  And life is better without it.  And they just want you to know that if you are struggling, there is something to help you out.

And now- this girl drinks pink.  

P.S.  I've unblocked them now.  ;)

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