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A Non-Diet Approach to a Healthy Breakfast

February 10, 2018

Many chronic dieters start each day with a renewed sense of hope that “today is the day I am going to stick to my diet”. Breakfast then becomes the natural starting point for any diet, meal plan, healthy eating vow, etc. Now, Im all for starting each day with a positive outlook, but sometimes, in regards to our diet, we aim for perfection and it backfires. For example, when someone starts a new diet they often times put a ton of energy into prepping and planning their meals. They may even wake up early to make sure they have time for the perfect breakfast. As time passes they may begin to put off food prep and start hitting the snooze button a few times and before you know it theyre back to a refined grab n go breakfast, the drive through or worse yet- skipping breakfast all together.

A Real Life Example of How Simple a Healthy Breakfast Can Be:

Recently while helping a client plan some meals I pulled out my [imaginary] magic wand and asked her “If you could eat whatever you wanted for breakfast without worrying about your weight, something that would keep you sustained through the morning and that you like to eat, what would that be?” She reported back that her favorite breakfast is eggs, whole grain toast with real butter and coffee with cream. She also went on to say that this breakfast is easy for her to prepare, she likes it, and she feels satisfied through the morning when she eats this. Despite this, she was a bit shocked when I said “okay, well start your breakfast meal plan with eggs, toast and coffee”. She felt that she needed to avoid carbs and up her protein and veggies at breakfast to lose weight. I did convince her to add in some fruit if she needed it but she really had already found a breakfast that was going to work for her. As Im sure youve heard me say before, permanent results are about consistency not perfection.

Id like to share some practical breakfast tips that will hopefully help you break the yo-yo diet cycle and shift your focus to feeling good and fueling your body with foods you love. Since breakfast is the most important meal of the day I find it fitting that I devote an entire series of blog posts to the topic. Here is what you have to look forward too:

A Non-Diet Approach to a Healthy and Easy Breakfast

Part 2- Creating a Balanced Breakfast: If your breakfast only consists of 1 or 2 food groups then you are likely missing out on balanced nutrition. Stay tuned for a step-by-step guide to creating a balanced breakfast plus some sample non-diet menus.

Part 3- Back-up Breakfast Options: Lets face it, we are all bound to have “one of those days” where we are lucky to make it out the door alive. That doesnt mean your breakfast has to be sacrificed. Ive got some great tips to keep your breakfast on track even when you are not.

Part 4- What to do if Youre Just Not a Breakfast Person: I see it all the time. Many people just dont have an appetite in the morning. I dont support pushing ourselves to eat when we arent hungry but I do have some tips on how to get your hunger going in the morning so you can fuel your body right.

Part 5- Super Smoothie Recipes: I love a good smoothie in the morning. It is a great mix of nutrition, hydration and convenience.

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Day Diet Pills – Are They Safe and Do They Work

February 3, 2018

Firstly, let me state that the 2 Day Diet Japan Lingzhi diet pills, along with many other Chinese and so-called “Japanese diet pills” have been tested by the FDA and found to contain prescription medicine and undeclared drugs. While you’re still able to purchase them via the internet, the FDA is actively shutting down each operation.

The 2 Day Diet pills are not the only Chinese/Japanese diet pills found to contain undeclared drugs. The complete list of these tainted diet pills is available on the FDA website under recalls and consumer warnings. As they continue to find and test products they update the list and the list is long. These unethical Chinese manufacturers continue to manufacture the 2 Day Diet and create other similar pills for American companies or for anyone who is willing to buy them. They simply change the packaging for their customers and release a new product that the FDA has not yet had a chance to test. According to the FDA, they are having a tough time monitoring incoming diet pills from China and the websites that sell them.

Are the 2 Day Diet pills safe to take?

Answer: According to the ingredient label it contains all natural ingredients. What it really contains is a schedule 4 diet drug, available (legally) only by prescription. Check the FDA website for a complete list of the prescription drugs they have found in these Chinese/Japanese diet pills. Okay, so you need a prescription. But are they safe to take? As with any chemical drug, they will have side-effects. According to the FDA website, no deaths have been reported. The FDA has found these products to contain two and three times the amount of drugs in a normally prescribed dose. And at about 1/20th of the cost of the prescription drug here in the USA…. but that’s a subject for another article! Check with your doctor to see if he can prescribe a diet pill that is safe for YOU.

Do they work?

Answer: Absolutely! There’s a popular Topix forum thread on the 2 Day Diet pill subject.

For clarification, I’m not saying all diet products from China are loaded with prescription drugs or that all Chinese manufacturers are unethical. I sure hope not because everything comes from China! What about Japanese diet pills? There are no such things! Japan has a highly regulated diet industry. The Chinese slap “made in Japan” on the box to give their product some legitimacy! Also note when you read the box, there is not a manufacturer listed. Although there is some writing in Japanese or Chinese, translators tell us it doesn’t list a manufacturer.

Some people will also argue that the FDA did not test the ORIGINAL 2 Day Diet. There’s lots of controversy on the subject of real and fake. You’ll read a lot about it on the Topix forum. Since no manufacturer will actually claim the product you can consider them all original or all fake. Take your pick! In reality there are many Chinese manufacturers producing the 2 Day Diet. They’ll change the packaging slightly and that will spark a whole new debate on fake vs original.

Bottom line.. proceed with caution. Talk to your doctor. And if you do decide to purchase the 2 Day Diet, monitor yourself closely. Read the Topix forum to see how others are doing and the side effects you need to be aware of because they’re certainly not written on the label. You’ll see that internet advertising is rampant for the 2 Day Diet. They are sold by many legitimate companies. Before taking diet pills, do a little research, monitor yourself carefully and check the forums for complaints.

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South Beach Diet Recipes

January 28, 2018

Many people are on the South Beach diet and therefore are always on the lookout for South Beach diet recipes. There are many delicious low-carb foods that fit on the diet. Almost everything you can think of is included in some south beach diet recipes. Here are just a few of the delicious meals that can be found on the South Beach diet.

Chicken Marcela is on the list of South Beach diet recipes. It includes chicken breasts, and other ingredients such as parsley, olive oil, mushrooms, and onion. Brown the chicken in the olive oil. Cook onions and mushrooms until they’re soft, then add the wine and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add some broth as liquid is needed. The vegetables and sauce go over the chicken. The calories and carbs will surprise you 336 calories, and 3 g of carbohydrates

In our quest for South Beach diet recipes let’s go to Thailand and the Far East. On the menu is Thailand style chicken salad. It includes a pound of cooked chicken breasts sliced thinly, 3 cups shredded Napa cabbage, 3 cups peeled jicama cut into strips, a sweet red pepper, some mint, some cilantro, and a dressing made with Thai fish sauce. It’s very simple to make mix together the salad ingredients, mix together dressing ingredients, then toss them together. The calorie and carbohydrate count is 297 and 8 g respectively.

How about south of the border with South Beach at recipes? Oddly, fajitas can include soy sauce according to one Mexican cook. Take two pounds of beef or chicken, then use soy sauce, an onion, two peppers, chili powder and wine juice. Let the meat marinate in the liquid ingredients for at least an hour. Cook the meat until brown and the vegetables to taste. Talk about low calorie and carb 307 and 4.5 grams respectively.

With the right South Beach diet recipes, it’s like not even being on a diet.

The first of the South Beach diet recipes to examine is chicken Marcela. Add chicken broth, minced parsley, half cup of Marcela wine, olive oil, mushroom slices to boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Pound chicken between two pieces of waxed paper, then season it with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a skillet and add the chicken, cook it until it’s done. Cook onions and mushrooms until they’re soft, then add the wine and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add some broth as liquid is needed. Cover the chicken with the sauce. It’s low calorie and low carbohydrates – 336 calories, 3 g of carbs.

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Do you know how difficult the hcg diet or any diet is if you have a low thyroid

January 17, 2018

The HCG weight loss plan can produce an amazing amount of weight loss because it speeds up your metabolism. However, it works poorly if you have low thyroid function. Your thyroid gland controls every metabolic process that is going on in your body. Each time you eat, whether its fat, protein or carbs, the chemicals in the cells of your body tear apart the food and turn it into energy that keeps your heart beating, your brain working and your body warm. The faster the metabolism, the faster calories are being consumed. The more you burn, the easier it is to lose weight. The slower your metabolism the harder it is to maintain your weight and even more difficult to lose weight. Your daily metabolism consists of 4 different components:

Basal metabolism: 65-75% of total metabolism: ~ 1300-2000 calories/day: This is the energy needed to breathe, maintain a normal body temperature, and maintain circulation and brain activity. Digestion of food: 10% of Daily Calories ~ 140-200 calories/day: This is the energy needed to digest, metabolize, store and process food. Daily Activities: 15-30% ~150 to 300 calories/day for people with sedentary jobs, up to 1000 or more calories for people with strenuous jobs. This is not the energy expenditure with planned exercise.
Planned Exercise: 0 to unlimited/day. This is the traditional “exercise” component.
It is not the exercise that occurs with activities of daily living, but the energy expended
by walking or jogging around the neighborhood, playing sports, going to the gym.

Many factors acting together and alone effect your metabolism. However, its the thyroid gland that controls how metabolism. Only disorders of the thyroid, hypothyroidism (under active thyroid gland) and hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland) can actually slow down or speed up metabolism. While fairly common, only 4% of the US population has an under active thyroid gland. On the other hand, less than 0.3% of the population has an overactive thyroid gland-hyperthyroidism. Low levels of thyroid hormone causes bodily functions to slow down. If you have undiagnosed hypothyroidism, or your condition is not adequately treated by your doctor, it is almost impossible to low weight, whether you take the HCG hormone or note. So the first, essential step is to get a thyroid test, specifically the
TSH test. Its a simple blood test and can be done by any laboratory of physician. Here are the symptoms of a low thyroid The symptoms of hypothyroidism are subtle and gradual and may be mistaken for depression. Here are some of the symptoms:

Facial expressions become dull
Voice is hoarse
Speech slow, eyelids droop and the eyes and face become puffy and swollen
Weight gain and constipation
Intolerance to cold
The hair becomes sparse, coarse, dry, scaly and thick.
Many people develop Carpal Tunnel Syndrome which makes the hands tingle or hurt. The pulse may slow, the palms and soles appear slightly orange and the side part of the eyebrows slowly falls out.

If you have any of these symptoms and are having difficulty losing weight check your thyroid status. If you are on thyroid medications and these symptoms are returning, you need to recheck your TSH again. Individuals with low thyroid problems that are caused by autoimmune process can have rapid changes in their thyroid status. The HCG diet is only effective when your thyroid status is normal.

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Diet Programs That Work – Find A Strategy That Will Work

January 11, 2018

Day Diet
Many people following this plan have lost 10 to 15 pounds in 17 days. It is a four phase weight lost program. The first three last for 17 days. The diets creator says that changing what we eat every 17 days helps speed up metabolism. Step one is a low carb low fat diet. This will detox the body of harmful toxins that exist from processed foods. It is recommended to only consume 1200 calories per day. The allowed foods consist of lean protein, no starchy vegetables, fruit that has a low sugar content, and low fat yogurt. Calorie intake increases to about 1500 calories per day in phase 2. During this 17 day period two servings of whole grains are added to the allowed foods. The main focus of the third phase is to maintain good eating habits. This part of the 17 day diet becomes a healthy well balanced plan, not so much of a low carb diet. If after 52 days you are at your goal weight start the final phase. During this period splurging is allowed on weekends. During the week choose one of the first three phases to follow for the week, and rotate to a different phase each week.

Healthy Natural Diet
The best thing to do first is to clean out the refrigerator. Take out all of the processed foods and replace them with healthy natural food. Raw food is a large part of a healthy natural diet. Raw food should consist of vegetables, fruits, dried breads, and fermented foods. Raw orange juice can be found at many farmers markets and it tastes great. Raw milk is available through some health market co-ops, however raw milk can cause people who have a low immune system to get sick. Raw food has a high enzyme content because it has not been heated over forty eight degrees Celsius.

Weight Loss Strategies That Work
Regular exercise is key to weight loss, it is also important for overall health. The recommended amount varies from about 20 minutes per day to 300 minutes per week. Eating less processed or fatty food is very important for losing weight. Most if not all diet programs that work advise cutting out processed foods all together. Another important thing to do is to keep a journal of the food eaten throughout the day. Most people dont realize how much they eat, especially those extra snacks.

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