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Expert: Karen Fili Sullivan - 6/1/2005


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Hello again, Karen - What do you know about the advertisments for this medication that helps get rid of the stress and harmonial fat that settles in your mid-section?  Is that a scam or is there truth to it?  I really love the part where the women says that it is not my fault - what a joke.  Anyway, just wondered what is in the medication that stops the fat from forming in the mid-section.  Thanks, again for your reply.
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Hardie,
I don't trust any of those products.  The fact is, stress and hormones are responsible for abdominal deposits of fat.  The thing I don't like about these companies is I don't believe they do the clinical tests to even see if their products work.  If you saw in my bio I am a Shaklee rep and it is the only company I trust for delivering what they say they will.

I am 50 and I have found help with this problem.  In addition to multiple vitamins (vita lea) I take the GLA and Menopause Balancing Complex and the Stress Reduction Complex.  They have done wonders for me!  If you don't have a shaklee person near you check out my web site at www.shaklee.net/bodyrestoration  

Look at the product information but also look at the information about Shaklee and why we are so different.  Be Well, Please keep in touch. Karen

I did not know that Shaklee products were still around.  I will check out your website.  Thanks for the information.

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Hardie, I appreciate your feedback.  If there are other questions you need to have answered let me know.  I thought I answered your questions, but I may have missed something between the two questions you sent in.  Just let me know what I can do to help.  Karen

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Karen Fili Sullivan

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Karen has more than 20 years experience and can help with lifting technique, muscle recovery, weight loss, body building and powerlifting. She has been certified by AFPA as a Personal Trainer and four years ago acquired a certification from the same agency as a Post Rehabilitative Exercise Specialist. Any recommendations or advice rendered are based on fitness information as specified by the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Fitness Professionals and Associates. Follow her Blog on http://karenfilisullivan.com

Experience

Almost 25 years coaching and training. Wow! I feel old. Before that I was a competitive bodybuilder and powerlifter (ask my Chiropractor -- he can tell you). I have trained kids ages 12 to 89. From sports specific training to stroke rehabilitation. I love helping people move more gracefully, powerfully and safely.

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English with a Journalism concentration was my college education. My training has been with my mentor, Jack Michaels, ACSM and professor at the College of William and Mary. My certifications are with the American Fitness Professionals and Associates. I hold a certification as a Personal Trainer and a Post Rehabilitation Exercise Expert (Isn't that a mouth full). My continuing education requirements have been fulfilled at a number of organizations and are monitored by AFPA. I keep my Red Cross CPR and First Aid current.

Past/Present Clients
Clients include athletes training for marathons, mountain climbing and general weight loss. In addition I have clients troubled with COPD, Fibromyalgia, and Parkinsons as well as stroke rehab. She was the Strength and Conditioning coach for Williamsburg Aquatic Club, a USA Swim Team, in Williamsburg, Virginia for 3 years.   Karen is presently working at Main Street Gym in Historic St. Charles, Missouri where she teaches Pilates and continues her work with clients. Her training reaches across the country with her long distance Body Restoration eTraining. Her dedication to fitness reaches into the nutritional supplementation with Shaklee products. She only works with clients who add nutritional supplementation to their training. Read more of her story on www.shaklee.net/BodyRestoration

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