North America’s 2016 SLMsmart Challenge came to an end in May and the winners have been selected! Enthusiastic men and women from all over the continent took their health into their own hands and made positive changes by incorporating powerful Synergy products into their health regimens, eating nutritional foods, and following challenging workout plans. And with money and prizes on the line, each contestant committed to a 90-day journey toward a happier, healthier life!

In the end, a panel of judges chose three winners based on total transformation by viewing their before-and-after pictures. The decision was a difficult one, as many inspiring photos were submitted by some incredible individuals. While our applause goes out to all the participants, we would like to especially congratulate the following three challengers for their winning achievements:

1st Place: Eric Poland
Prize: $1,500

Eric of Kentucky lost 40 lbs. (20% of his body weight) and about 7 inches from his waist. What
makes Eric's story all the more interesting is that he also competed in last year's SLMsmart Challenge and lost 20 pounds. Unsatisfied with last year's results, knowing that he could do better, Eric made this second effort and gave it his all. We applaud Eric for his efforts and commitment to making a change.

Eric is a former teacher and coach, a devoted husband, a father to two beautiful children (one of whom has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy), and a full-time employee at the world's only Corvette manufacturing plant. Stay tuned to our blog for more of his fantastic story and learn how he overcame obstacles to achieve greater fitness, healthier weight levels, and a smarter outlook on eating and activity.

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2nd Place: Kevin B.
Prize: $500

The California sun shined on Kevin over the past 90-days as he exercised, ate smart, and worked These three aspects led Kevin to lose 34 lbs. (16% of his total body weight)!
toward his transformation. "What a life changing experience," Kevin said. "Great products, coaching, and workouts."

Synergy Team Member and Challenge Coach Tommy Bethards said, "Kevin has done something that is pretty hard to do. He cut a lot of fat without losing much strength. In fact, his whole upper body looks more muscular which, to me, just shows that he was dieting the right way.”

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3rd Place: Trevor Pierson
Prize: $250

Trevor doesn’t live far from Synergy HQ in Utah, and upon learning about Synergy’s 90-day Trevor lost 61 lbs. (20% of his starting body weight). He plans to continue progressing toward his ideal weight with the newfound tools and knowledge he discovered through the SLMsmart 90-day Challenge.
Challenge was eager to participate. He hoped to find the success he hadn't found elsewhere. Trevor has sampled a handful of diets throughout his lifetime, finding most to be unrealistic, discouraging, and too drastic for his lifestyle. Now, using Synergy products, and with the help of SLMsmart Coach Tommy Bethards,
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Congratulations, to Eric, Kevin, Trevor, and everyone else who participated in the 90-day Challenge!

We are excited to announce that from this point forward, all new Team Members in Ireland and the United Kingdom will receive a sleek, rebranded Starter Kit with their first order. This newly designed kit is filled with more resources and information than ever before in a customized, compact folder. The kit also includes never-before-seen tools, including a product catalog and pique interest cards. You’ll also receive your first of many Synergy pins!

Here’s a breakdown of everything you’ll find inside:

The health benefits Sandra Hübsch witnessed her family experiencing after taking Synergy products is the reason Sandra became an enthusiastic product advocate who takes great pride in her Synergy business.

Sandra discovered Synergy WorldWide in 2008 through her sponsor Pearl Executive Robert Suppan. After enjoying many years of good health with Synergy products, Sandra decided to dedicate herself and her time to Synergy WorldWide in 2014. In 2015, she said goodbye to her full time job and was truly committed to establishing a prosperous Synergy business.

Today, she speaks passionately about the honorable company Synergy WorldWide is and presents both its products and business opportunity to everyone she knows and meets.

Sandra is the perfect Synergy Team Member because she can be describes in a few words as a team player.  Nothing gives her more joy than helping and serving others.

“The reason for my success if primarily due to my enthusiasm for the products and the Compensation Plan, which is built on teamwork,” Sandra said. “I want to introduce many more people to Synergy and its advantages. My goals, my health, and my life has changed for the better.”

She looks forward to her future with Synergy, and knows that with the support of her partner Klaus and daughter Nina, anything is possible.

Congratulations to all of the Team Members who qualified to attend Synergy’s distinguished Team Manager Academy from June 16-19 at the Interalpen-Hotel Tyrol in Telfs, Austria.

These individuals either achieved the Team Manager rank for the first time, exceeded their Team Manager rank after attending TMA in 2015, or sponsored an individual who achieved the Team Manager rank while maintaining or exceeding the Team Manager rank themselves.

These are some of the greatest leaders within Synergy Europe today. We can’t wait to recognize the monumental efforts they’ve put into growing their Synergy businesses over the past year as we enjoy this beautiful mountain retreat.

Qualified Team Members:

Austria
Robert Suppan
Christoph Suppan
Ingried Sindler
Siegfried Feitl
Stefan Doerfler
Franz Friess & Ana Vajda-Friess
Mag Augustine Schlack
Werner Gaisch
Helmut Jelinek
Klaus Unterhuber
Sandra Huebsch

Czech Republic
Zdenek Sladek
Petr Majer
Stefan Richtarik

Finland
Anna-Maija & Hannu Kreivi
Mervi & Janne Korkeakangas
Sari Pulkka
Marja-Liisa & Juha Määttänen

Ireland
Dr. Anthony Oketah
James Booth
Keith Robinson
Mohneesh Jindal

Italy
Maurizio Biasci
Gianluca Daneri
Antonio Paruta
Marco Biagiono

Norway
Martin Østvang
Stein Magne Osmoen

Poland
Dietmar Dahmen

United Kingdom
Berit Reaver
Teri Rigby

United States
Bart Woodcook

Congratulations again to these individuals for qualifying! We look forward to seeing you at Team Manager Academy and are eager to help you take your business even further this year.

The Elite Honors program is streamlining the way organizations do business with Synergy WordWide while maximizing each Team Member’s earning potential. Team Members following the program are seeing the extra rewards that are made possible through the Go Elite promotion as they continue doing what they’ve been doing all along—building their Synergy businesses.

Listed below are the names of everyone in Europe who rank advanced this month! Congratulations to our hardworking Team Members who continue to dedicate tremendous time and effort to their Synergy business.

Mountains, rivers, valleys, wildflowers, trees, lakes, wildlife—the outdoors are calling! It’s the perfect time of the year to get outside and enjoy the beauty around you. Did you know that simply spending time in nature is actually beneficial to your mental and physical health? Check out these remarkable benefits you will experience by getting out of your house and basking in the tranquility of the natural world.

Improved Memory and Concentration

Clearly, there’s something about fresh air and an open landscape that does the brain good. Here’s proof. In a study conducted by the University of Michigan, a group of students were issued a memory test and then split into two groups upon completing the test. Both groups went for a walk. One group went on a walk through the forest while the other group went through the city. Upon completing their walks, they took the memory test again. Those who walked through the forest scored higher on the test than those who didn’t.

Restored Energy 

Researchers call the occasional brain fogs you experience “mental fatigue.” You know, the feeling you get when you completely forget your train of thought. Exposing your mind to natural environments can have a restorative effect on mental energy and focus. There have even been studies suggesting that experiencing natural beauty can elicit feelings of awe and can be a quick way to provide a mental boost. Bring a pack of Synergy’s e9 formula along with you for an extra boost of natural energy.

Relief from Daily Stress 

Countless studies have been performed to prove that spending time in nature, even looking at scene of nature from a window, lowers levels of cortisol—the “stress hormone.” Many of these studies have noticed that in connection with stress reduction, spending time in the great outdoors cultivates a positive attitude and mindfulness. As naturalist John Burroughs stated, “I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order.”

Boosted Immune System 

A study conducted in Japan in 2010 asked a group of individuals to camp outside for three days and two nights. Researchers discovered that white blood cell activity increased resulting in white blood cell production. These types of cells kill illnesses, such as cold and flu viruses, and other common infections, so take your daily dose of Mistify and head outside!

Improved Mental Health 

Globally, about 350 million people struggle with depression and one in the three people deal with anxiety. Scientists at Stanford University published a study in Proceeding of the National Academy of Science that shows those who walked in a natural setting opposed to an urban setting had decreased activity in the subgenual prefrontal cortex, a region of the brain that focuses repeatedly on negative emotions. Many medical professionals are now suggesting nature therapy as part of prescribed mental health regimens.

The benefits of spending time outdoors are overwhelming and life-altering, so put on your hiking shoes, go birdwatching, take a dip in a lake, or relax at a campground with family and friends. It doesn’t matter what activity you choose, just make sure to take advantage of the warm seasons and claim the natural benefits the outdoors has to offer.