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How To Really Cut Down On Belly Fat

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 21:41:10 +0000

I’ve had several conversations in just the past few days regarding weight loss and belly fat, specifically during mid-life changes. There is a lot of research available as to what works, what doesn’t and I’ll briefly outline some basic principles as well as some tips that will be helpful to most of you. While many techniques are universal (exercise more, eat less) weight loss is an individual experience since we have varying body types, metabolisms, daily habits tastes and preferences. There are many variables that can affect our ability to lose weight and it helps if you can try to understand what works, or doesn’t work for you. While I haven’t gone through menopause, I have experienced major changes during my 6 pregnancies, hormone changes and weight gain/loss with all of them – some easier than others. I’ll be honest with you, my last 3 pregnancies were the easiest to shed the pounds than the first three, they’ve also been my healthiest years, from an eating perspective, toxin exposure and stress management. Weight loss is not just about what you eat or don’t eat, it includes your daily habits and lifestyle. Here are some key components to keep in mind when you are planning an effective weight loss program.

Food, the good and the bad – This is a no-brainer and there are enough articles written on foods to banish belly fat to occupy you for years. It’s also something many people are already doing. Bottom line is there are best choices in foods and those I’d avoid at all times. Whole foods, fruits & veggies are best, blueberries, grapefruits and avocados among some superfoods (not slathered in sugary, fat laden sauces though). Limit meats, balancing protein intake to include beans, legumes and grains like quinoa. Learn the good and bad fats, my favorite is Coconut oil, I use it for sauteeing veggies, baking, and even as a moisturizer – it melts with your body temperature. No No’s? Anything in the traditional bakery/deli department, white bleached flour breads & pastries, processed deli meats with nitrites and preservatives, high fat pasta salads guaranteed to expand your waistline, packaged, processed frozen foods, chemical vitamin waters and diet drinks (more chemicals for the cells) and sugary sodas . Ningxia Red is an excellent natural option instead of chemical energy drinks.
Curb Your Appetite Naturally – Watch your portions. Drink a cup of tea 30 minutes before eating. Find healthy ways to deal with stress instead of eating to comfort your mood. Prepare your own foods when you can, rather than rely on take out or restaurant food where you may be inclined to eat more.
Move It and You’ll Lose It – As we get older our muscle mass diminishes. When you build strength movements into every day you can fight your body’s tendency to accumulate fat as you age. You can exercise and fit movement into every part of your day, not just a couple times a week. Pilates is a great form of body strengthening and you can benefit from the principles in between regular exercise. Make active movement a part of your everyday routine, whether you engage your backside as you stand in line at the grocery store or walk briskly to your car parked in the back of the lot. If you slump in your chair or seat while you drive, your body’s muscles will support this posture, even more so if it’s done on the couch for hours at a time. Research shows that those who watch TV more than an hour a day tend to gain weight more readily.
Keep your Digestive System Healthy – Slowed plumbing equals toxin build up. Keep your body moving regularly to allow toxin removal and enhance nutrient absorption. Enzymes help breakdown foods so vitamins and minerals can be better assimilated. Chew your foods slowly and completely to assist the body’s digestive process. Drink 8-10 glasses of pure water and eat enough foods with fiber.
Banish Chemical Laden Body Products That are Stored In Your Fat – I feel like I’m becoming a broken record on this subject matter, but this element is so critical. I have experienced this firsthand, especially in my weight loss from pregnancy. My weight loss was very tough my first couple of pregnancies because I was surrounded by toxins and didn’t know it. I was applying chemicals to my skin in the form of “natural” body products, cosmetics and scented home products. It is proven that the synthetic fragrance in many of these products is affecting your ENDOCRINE system. In brief, the endocrine system regulates metabolism, hunger, thyroid function, hormones, literally every body system is affected by the Endocrine! Would you knowingly put something on your body that may disrupt this essential system? Read your product labels and eliminate anything with the term FRAGRANCE in the ingredients. This is just a combination of chemicals. Would you put caramel syrup on your frisee? Don’t put FRAGRANCED products on your skin, instead massage on some cellulite dissolving Therapeutic Grade essential oils like Grapefruit or Lemon (not before sun exposure though). Check out www.EWG.org to see how your products rank for toxicity.
Be realistic about your goals Be honest with yourself about what your lifestyle is really like and what habits you are willing to change. Losing some extra weight often involves letting go of emotional baggage and seeing what influences the food and lifestyle choices we make each day. Healthier living is rewarding not just because your clothing will fit better, but because you’ll have more energy, you’ll sleep better and you’ll have a healthier perspective on life when you exchange poor habits for life-enhancing ones.

I’d like to challenge you this week to read your body product labels and comment back with what you are finding. As a thanks for your input, I’ll send the first 5 comments back with what you found , a sample of the new Slique Tea from Young Living – an immune boosting, sugar stabilizing tea that can help curb your appetite. This “weight loss tea” was introduced in late September at the Young Living Convention in Florida and is already out of stock~ Limit 1 per address.

As with all my articles, I’m not a nutritionist or a doctor and these statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. But I am a fitness instructor and a mom who has gained and lost about 240 pounds over the past 15 years. I’ve been at my current weight for 2+ years and look forward to maintaining my weight for many more.

Detoxzyme Helpful With Heavy Metal Cleansing

Sun, 01 May 2011 00:16:33 +0000

A couple days of ago I started some heavy metal cleansing under the guidance of my medical doctor who is also a holistic practitioner. The first step in this process is determining what levels of heavy metals are in my body, then prescribing a course of action to deal with unhealthy levels. Heavy metals can accumulate in the body through exposure to many substances including: contaminated water, paints, dental fillings and vaccinations to name a few. I picked up a chelation medication, prescribed by my doctor and specifically formulated for me at a compounding pharmacy. The formulation causes my body to release the metals, then binds with them and is passes out through the urinary tract & intestines. Urine samples taken throughout the process will be tested to determine what metals were released from my body and if future chelation therapy will be needed. I was told to expect feeling tired and fluish for a couple of days. Knowing this, I was prepared with some enzymes that would facilitate the toxin removal and I’ve been very pleased with the results even 24 hours after starting the process.

Within minutes of taking my prescription I felt lightheaded and knew things were moving around. 4 hours after taking my chelating medication, I began to feel severely nauseous, on the verge of vomiting. I started with Young Living’s enzyme blend Detoxzyme- taking 2 capsules and within 15 minutes the discomfort passed. I needed to repeat this again 2 more times (about 2 hours apart) after finally getting relief from extreme symptoms so I could sleep for the night. Detoxzyme contains several enzymes as well as essential oils to bind with toxins and simultaneously soothe the digestive tract and the liver. Supplementing with enzymes during a cleansing program is very important, especially with a heavy metal detox. The effectiveness of many enzymes is compromised by interaction with heavy metals so it is important to have the proper formulation to ease you through toxin removal. I’ll give you an update on my heavy metals toxicity once I receive my results.

Detoxzyme is made up of:

Amylase – digests carbohydrates.
Invertase – shows higher activity against heavy metal exposure than other enzymes, performs well in a wide range of PH levels, important during toxin removal when the body can become acidic, making it more difficult to purge toxins.
Protease (Bromelain) – digests proteins, including oxidized proteins that can cause free-radical damage. Protease enzymes specifically can help with removal of heavy metals from the digestive tract and bloodstream.
Glucomylase – digests starches and carbohydrates including those found in nuts, seeds & beans.
Phytase – breaks down grains and releases phosphorus.
Lipase – breaks down fats (lipids) decreasing stress on the liver.
Cellulase – hydrolyzes cellulose fibers, including the removal of waste cellulose and unwanted byproducts.
Lactase – digests lactose, also works with amylase to digest starches.
Cumin seed – digestive aid, liver protectant and antioxidant.
Anise seed -diuretic, antioxidant and digestive stimulant.
Fennel seed -anti-inflammatory, digestive aid, antiseptic and improves metabolism.
Alpha-glactosidase – decreases gas and bloating

You can see the ingredients in Detoxzyme are a combination of powerful enzymes to help break down food matter and help eliminate toxins in the digestive tract. These enzymes are paired with herbs that soothe the digestive tract lessening the severity of unpleasant symptoms from the cleansing process. Young Living recommends the use of Detoxzyme in conjunction with a detox program.

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These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and this information is for educational purposes only. It is not the intent of Pure Home and Body LLC to diagnose, treat or cure any disease.

Enzymes, The Key To Life, Part 1

suep — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:49:03 +0000

Probiotics have been in the spotlight lately, even by large food manufacturers. Even traditional doctors are hopping on the bandwagon and promoting them somewhat. Some other body elements that are even more important are enzymes. Enzymes assist practically all body functions. Digestive enzymes break down food particles so nutrients can be absorbed into the bloodstream. Undigested proteins in the blood can cause a host of health issues including allergies and eczema. Other enzymes convert that stored energy for use by the body later. Enzymes assist the liver, kidneys, lungs, colon and skin in removing waste. Enzymes are everywhere, and as our bodies age the production of enzymes decreases. This article will cover digestive enzymes.
There are 3 categories of digestive enzymes: amylase, protease, and lipase. Amylase breaks down sugars. Protease helps digest proteins and lipase digests fats. Any deficiencies in these enzymes will impact the digestion and absorption of nutrients. While the normal body produces a number of enzymes, we can also get enzymes from food – namely raw foods. Any foods cooked higher than 118 degrees will have vital enzymes destroyed. This temperature is about the point at which you might burn your tongue when eating a food at this temperature. This is one reason it is so important to include raw fruits and vegetables in your diet. Variety is also important.

When you add processed foods to your diet it puts a burden on your system . First, you are not getting the enzymes and nutrients from raw foods that your body needs to function. Second, your body does not recognize altered food products (artificial colors, flavors, preservatives and other chemical additives) and often stores unknown substances in major organs like the liver. If you want your body to run as efficiently as you can lessen the amount of processed foods and chemicals you absorb.

Watch for Enzymes Part 2 on what to look for in an enzyme supplement.